Two Army jawans were killed and one critically injured when an explosive charger attached to a tank exploded during a routine firing exercise in Bikaner on Wednesday. On Dec 15, a havildar lost his life during a similar exercise at the same firing range.
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India's external affairs minister S. Jaishankar advances US-India relations with early talks with key members of the new Trump administration, focusing on strategic cooperation and regional stability. His engagements underline the significance of US-QUAD collaboration despite Trump's controversial foreign policy stance and social media misinformation.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced that the state Budget 2025-26 aligns with India's Sanatan culture, focusing on youth, women, and farmers' upliftment. This budget commemorates the Indian Constitution's 75-year journey and establishes the Baba Saheb Bhimrao Ambedkar Memorial and Cultural Center in Lucknow for promoting social justice and empowerment.
The DGCA has scheduled a meeting with Air India to address Union agriculture minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan's complaint about an uncomfortable seat. Air India reported the seat was not broken but was lightly cushioned, leading to discomfort. The regulator will discuss ensuring passenger comfort as air travel becomes more frugal with lighter seats.
The BJP has accused Karnataka deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar of mistreating women at a Congress event. A video shared on social media shows Shivakumar pushing and making aggressive gestures toward female workers. BJP leaders Amit Malviya and Vishnu Vardhan Reddy criticized Congress, labeling the incident as "shameful" and questioning the party's stance on women's empowerment.
President Joe Biden blocked Japan's Nippon Steel’s proposed $15 billion acquisition of US Steel, citing national security concerns and the need for American steelmaking capacity to remain domestically controlled. This decision, aligning with opposition from political figures like Donald Trump, could impact US-Japan diplomatic relations.
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A Kolkata court sentenced Sanjay Roy to life imprisonment for the rape and murder of a resident doctor. His mother, in her 70s, expressed relief that the death penalty was not given. Speaking through her closed door, she acknowledged the decision made by the police and judiciary.
The Supreme Court ruled that expressing disapproval of a marriage does not constitute abetment of suicide under IPC section 306. Justices B V Nagarathna and Satish Chandra Sharma made this observation while quashing charges against a woman accused of abetting another woman's suicide.
Services dominated the 38th National Games in Uttarakhand, topping the medal tally with 121 medals (68 gold). Maharashtra secured second place with 198 medals but fewer golds, while Haryana finished third. The Games saw intense competition across various sports, including hockey, gymnastics, table tennis, and shooting. Haryana won women’s hockey gold, Karnataka triumphed in men’s hockey, and Maharashtra led in gymnastics. Odisha and Uttarakhand excelled in kayaking and canoeing. The Games... Expand