Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars will honor Los Angeles wildfire victims at the Grammy Awards, dedicating their performance to the city. Their song "Die With a Smile" is nominated for two Grammys. Gaga also performed at FireAid, raising donations for wildfire relief. The wildfires have destroyed many homes, affecting numerous celebrities.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Washington, DC, for a two-day visit focusing on bolstering trade, defense, and technology ties with the US. He met with key figures including President Trump and the newly confirmed Director of National Intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard.
India triumphed over New Zealand by four wickets to win the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, ending their 12-year wait for an ODI title. Rohit Sharma led the chase with a composed 76, supported by crucial contributions from Shreyas Iyer and Axar Patel. India's spinners played a key role, restricting New Zealand to 251/7.
Jio Star, formed by the merger of Star India and Viacom18, proposes a significant increase in channel package prices. It introduces 83 packs with 134 channels, leveraging popular content and sports rights to justify the hike. Competitors SPNI and ZEEL have also raised prices, reflecting industry-wide adjustments. The final consumer impact will be determined through ongoing broadcaster-distributor negotiations.
Apple has reportedly chosen Samsung Display as the exclusive supplier for the foldable OLED screens for its upcoming "iPhone Fold." Samsung's technical advantage in minimizing screen crease and extensive experience with foldable smartphones were key factors in Apple's decision. Mass production of the foldable OLED panels is anticipated to begin in late 2025 or early 2026.
A 65-year-old man was stabbed to death while trying to break up a fight between two families in northwest Delhi's Bharat Nagar. The altercation, which began as a minor dispute between children, escalated into violence, resulting in multiple injuries and extensive property damage. Police are investigating the case.
The Calcutta high court has admitted the CBI's appeal against the trial court's decision to sentence Sanjay Roy to life imprisonment without parole in the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital rape-murder case. However, it refused to accept the West Bengal government's appeal. Additionally, the Supreme Court has postponed the victim's parents' plea for a reinvestigation to March 17.
The Times of India is hosting its fourth Medithon on December 13th, focusing on empowering individuals to live well with diabetes. Expert endocrinologists from across India will lead four sessions covering diabetes basics, risk factors, complications, the link with obesity, and importantly, prevention, management, and reversal. Read the article to know more.
The CBSE has opened the portal for schools to upload internal grades for Class 12 students for the 2024-25 exams, with the portal available from January 15 to February 14, 2025. Schools must verify the accuracy of the data before submission, as corrections will not be allowed. The Class 10 and 12 board exams will begin on February 15, 2025.
In Jashpur, Chhattisgarh, a three-year-old girl named Khushi was murdered by her uncle, Ramprasad Nag. The girl was alone at home when Ramprasad entered and killed her before dumping her body in a stove. Police arrested Ramprasad, who is suspected to be mentally unstable. Villagers demand strict punishment, suspecting superstitious motives behind the crime.