Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits Mumbai to commission three naval vessels—INS Surat, INS Nilgiri, and INS Vaghsheer—enhancing India's maritime security and defence manufacturing. He also inaugurates the Sri Sri Radha Madanmohanji Temple, an ISKCON initiative in Navi Mumbai, promoting peace and Vedic teachings. The events highlight advances in indigenous defence capabilities and spiritual development.
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The National Commission for Women (NCW) has summoned YouTuber Elvish Yadav following his racist remarks towards actress Chum Darang. Yadav's comments about Darang's name and nationality sparked widespread outrage on social media, leading Darang to publicly denounce the remarks for being disrespectful and harmful.
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Srinagar, Kashmir, experienced its coldest December night in nearly 50 years as temperatures plummeted to -8.5°C during the start of Chillai Kalan, the harshest 40-day winter period. Widespread power outages have forced residents to rely on traditional heating methods like wood-fired 'hamams' and 'kangris'.
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In 2024, around the world, various protests and social movements highlighted demands for justice and rights. Major events included Bangladesh's governmental resignation, Russian anti-Putin protests, Afghan women's dissent against regressive laws, university pro-Palestinian demonstrations, and resistance against LGBTQ+ discrimination.