A flight carrying 33 illegal immigrants from the US landed at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad. These deportees, among 104 Indians sent back by the US, included 13 women and eight children. They were taken to their native places in Gujarat in police vehicles, with tension and apprehension evident as they exited the airport.
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World-renowned tabla maestro Zakir Hussain passed away at 73 in San Francisco due to complications from idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. A child prodigy, he rose to global acclaim, collaborating with both Indian and Western music legends. His innovative fusion music and captivating performances cemented his legacy as a cultural ambassador and earned him numerous awards, including four Grammys.
Due to heavy fog, non-CAT III compliant flights at Delhi airport are affected. Passengers are advised to check with airlines for updated flight information. With temperatures dropping to 9.6°C and AQI at 348 ('very poor'), night shelters accommodate the homeless as winter conditions persist in northern India.
In the Boxing Day Test at the MCG, Virat Kohli's shoulder bump with Australian debutant Sam Konstas caused tension. Konstas impressed with a ramp shot for six against Jasprit Bumrah. Kohli's reaction was seen as him sticking up for his team. Australia won the match, taking a 2-1 lead in the series.
Steph Curry scored an incredible 56 points against the Orlando Magic, then shared a touching moment by giving his game-worn jersey to his mom, Sonya Curry. His sister, Sydel Curry-Lee, highlighted the gesture on Instagram, showcasing the strong family bond. This act of gratitude was celebrated by fans, reinforcing the importance of family in Curry's life.
Stock market today: BSE Sensex and Nifty50, the Indian equity benchmark indices, opened in red on Tuesday. While BSE Sensex was just above 81,500, Nifty5 was below 24,600.
Homeopaths in Maharashtra, who have completed a certificate course in modern pharmacology, are now permitted by the FDA to prescribe allopathic medicines. This move follows the 2016 state government amendment to the Maharashtra Medical Council Act. While homeopathic practitioners welcome the directive, the Indian Medical Association (IMA) plans to challenge it legally.
Countries are tightening immigration rules while offering investment-based residency through golden visa programmes. These visas provide affluent individuals residency in exchange for financial investments, offering enhanced mobility, security, and access to employment, education, and healthcare within the host country.
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