Republican lawmakers support President-elect Donald Trump's plan to buy Greenland, introducing a bill to initiate negotiations with Denmark. The "Make Greenland Great Again Act" faces mixed reactions, with some criticizing it as a distraction. Trump's proposal, viewed by many as impractical, has caused concerns over global instability, with analysts warning of potential repercussions.
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Assam has mandated Assamese as the compulsory official language for all government communications, including notifications and orders, as announced by chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. Bengali and Bodo will be used in the BTR and Barak Valley districts, respectively. English will remain for communication with the central government, but in case of interpretation differences, the English version will prevail.
Shreyas Iyer revealed he wasn't initially in India's line-up for the first ODI against England, stepping in last-minute for the injured Virat Kohli. Iyer shone with a key 59 off 36 balls, leading India to victory. Aakash Chopra questioned the logic of the initial selection, praising Iyer's indispensable role in India's middle order.
Union Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya announced the upcoming launch of EPFO 3.0, which will enable provident fund withdrawals through ATMs. He highlighted that this version will modernize EPFO services, making transactions similar to those in banks and removing the need for visits to EPFO offices.
Aprilia India has introduced the Tuono 457, its most affordable model yet, priced at Rs 3.95 lakh. Featuring a minimalist design, it boasts a 457cc engine with 47 hp, a 5-inch TFT display, and multiple riding modes. Bookings are open with deliveries beginning in March, and it comes with a three-year warranty.
Rizwan Ansari, an arms supplier linked to gang activities and the Sidhu Moose Wala murder case, was re-arrested in Khurja after being released on bail. His arrest followed a loud celebratory procession involving illegal firearms. Authorities had previously detained him for his connections to illegal weapon distribution across various regions.
A paedophile with a history of child rape was arrested for the brutal rape and murder of an 11-year-old disabled girl in Narsinghgarh, MP. The suspect, Ramesh Khati, was apprehended after a 16-day manhunt involving extensive police efforts and analysis of CCTV footage. He was previously sentenced to death for a similar crime but later acquitted.
Brazilian Supreme Court judge Alexandre de Moraes warned tech companies to comply with local laws to continue operations. This comes after Moraes suspended Elon Musk's X (formerly Twitter) for non-compliance. His remarks follow Meta's suspension of its US fact-checking program. Brazilian prosecutors also seek clarification from Meta on the impact of these changes in Brazil.
Ramchandra Reddy Pratap Reddy, also known as Chalapati, a key CPI (Maoist) ideologue and mentor to commander Madvi Hidma, has been killed in an anti-Maoist operation in Chhattisgarh. His elimination marks a significant milestone in weakening the CPI (Maoist) leadership, reducing its ideological base, and advancing India's goal to end Left-wing extremism by March 2026.
Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has issued notices to 13 companies, including leading alcohol, tobacco, and paan masala manufacturers, for surrogate advertising. The companies have responded, denying the allegations. Guidelines to regulate surrogate advertising will be released next month. Additionally, norms to address unsolicited commercial communications are set to be introduced in January.
Virat Kohli joins an unfortunate list with a low average in the first innings of Test matches since 2024, highlighted by his struggle against outside off-stump deliveries. During the final Test against Australia, he scored 17 runs off 69 balls, contributing to India's all-out for 185. His performance lagged behind bowlers like Jasprit Bumrah.