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A middle-aged couple in Nandyal committed suicide by consuming pesticides after their son refused to end his relationship with a transgender woman, despite their repeated warnings and attempts to arrange a marriage for him. The couple felt humiliated and were reportedly harassed by the transgender woman's associates.

With the Boxing Day Test set to commence at the MCG on Thursday, Virat Kohli aims to overcome his inconsistent batting form in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series. However, his past performances at Melbourne offer hope, with a strong record including a high score of 169 and an average of 52.66.

A jet crash occurred near Aktau, Kazakhstan, involving 62 passengers and five crew members. Approximately 30 people survived with injuries. The accident was caused by an Embraer-190 plane hitting a flock of birds while attempting an emergency landing. The victims included nationals from Azerbaijan, Russia, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan. Russian President Putin extended his condolences.

Critics from the far-right, particularly those aligned with MAGA ideologies, viewed Krishnan as a symbol of Silicon Valley elitism and a proponent of immigration policies that they claim disadvantage American workers. Trump, long associated with a tough stance on immigration, faced accusations of hypocrisy for aligning with a figure perceived to represent globalist ideals.

Armed men fired from the hilltops of Kangpokpi district, targeting the Sinam Kom village. Armed 'village volunteers' deployed at the foothills retaliated, leading to the gunfight, says the police

Luigi Mangione, accused of murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, sparked a fashion sensation with his burgundy sweater during his court appearance. Social media quickly sold out the $89.50 Nordstrom sweater, likened to infamous outfits of past high-profile trials. Experts warn against glamorising accused criminals, as his 'hot assassin' look garners unsettling admiration and donations.

A Grozny-bound plane with 67 people onboard crashed near Kazakhstan’s Aktau airport, reportedly after a bird collision, resulting in over 30 fatalities. The incident occurred during deviation from its planned route. Survivors received medical treatment and recovery operations continue; a government commission has been formed to investigate.

M.V. Govindan’s statement comes a day after President Draupadi Murmu issued orders appointing new Governors for states, including Manipur, Mizoram, Kerala, and Bihar

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump appointed Indian-American venture capitalist Sriram Krishnan as Senior Policy Advisor on Artificial Intelligence. A key part of his role could include advocating for the removal of the H-1B visa country cap, a policy change that would benefit Indian tech professionals. This reform would streamline green card processing and enhance the U.S.'s competitive edge in global technology, while strengthening U.S.-India ties.

It was decided to hold a meeting of the alliance on the birth anniversary of the BJP stalwart Atal Bihari Vajpayee, who is credited with successfully running the first coalition government for its full term

With the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series tied 1-1, Team India faces tough selection choices for the Boxing Day Test at MCG. The sudden retirement of Ravichandran Ashwin creates a void, with Tanush Kotian stepping in. Debate revolves around Nitish Kumar Reddy's place, while reshuffling the batting order could see Rohit Sharma returning as an opener. Gavaskar advocates for retaining key players.

Manipur CM N Biren Singh emphasized the BJP's commitment to unity and peace in the state amidst ethnic violence. He highlighted government efforts to aid internally displaced people and urged calm between communities. Singh asserted that only BJP's dedication to nationalism and social justice could save Manipur, referencing various inclusive projects like the Unity Mall.

Addressing a press conference here, Chandrashekhar Bawankule said a hearing on the quota for the Other Backward Classes (OBC) is listed in the apex court in the first week of January

The Chief Minister said several initiatives such as 'Meeyamgi Numit' (People's Day), which aims at bringing the people and officials closer, have been rolled out