The Senate confirmed John Ratcliffe as CIA director, making him President Trump's second cabinet member. Ratcliffe plans to enhance the CIA's use of technology to counter threats like Russia and China while safeguarding civil rights. Despite concerns from Democrats, he was confirmed 74-25.
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The Gujarat tourism department faced criticism for promoting the Morbi bridge as a tourist attraction despite its collapse in 2022 that killed 135 people. Victims' families and locals demand its removal from the website, arguing for a memorial instead. The bridge was reopened after maintenance but catastrophically failed, leading to the tragic event.
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Captain Shubman Gill faces high expectations in IPL 2025 after a disappointing 2024 season for Gujarat Titans. Glenn Phillips emphasises that team performance isn't solely about the captain, noting Gill's experience with high-pressure situations for India. Phillips and his brother, Dale, are renowned for their exceptional fielding skills, attributed to genetics and dedicated practice.
The Election Commission has addressed concerns about voters sharing identical EPIC numbers, explaining that distinct demographic details prevent voting violations. Duplication stemmed from a manual process before the ERONET database integration. The EC will ensure unique EPIC identifiers for all registered voters, with ERONET 2.0 updating and rectifying any duplicates identified.
Walmart is scrutinizing the appointment of Dunzo CEO Kabeer Biswas as head of Flipkart Minutes, following concerns raised by former Dunzo employees about his background. Despite significant investments, Dunzo has faced financial struggles, layoffs, and legal issues, with ex-employees filing complaints over unpaid dues and creditors taking legal action for unpaid debts.
Kolkata Knight Riders and Sunrisers Hyderabad find themselves at the bottom of the IPL 2025 points table. KKR's batting lineup is inconsistent, and SRH struggles in powerplays. The Eden Gardens pitch might favor spinners, with both teams looking to improve their standings.
A Sambhal temple reopened after 46 years of abandonment. The temple was closed due to the 1978 riots. Many Hindu families fled the area during that time. The district administration renamed the temple Sambhaleshwar Mahadev. Idols of other deities were discovered in a well. The temple will be restored.
The UP Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) and Moradabad police have arrested Ulfat Hussain, a Hizbul Mujahideen-linked terrorist, who has been on the run since 2008. He was earlier arrested in 2002, received bail in 2008, and became a cleric in Moradabad before going into hiding.
Allu Arjun was arrested on December 13 in connection with the incident and produced before the Nampally court, which remanded him to a 14-day judicial custody. Shortly after Allu Arjun was shifted to jail, the Telangana High Court granted him interim bail for four weeks and he was released from the jail on December 14