The Akhil Bharatiya Akhada Parishad dismisses threats by Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun against the Maha Kumbh, calling them attempts to sow discord between Hindus and Sikhs. President Mahant Ravindra Puri assures unity, highlights Sikh contributions to Sanatan Dharma, and downplays the threats as routine disruptions.
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India's foreign secretary Vikram Misri is set to visit Beijing for high-level talks as part of efforts to normalize relations post the Oct 21 disengagement agreement. The discussions will cover cross-border cooperation, including Kailash Mansarovar Yatra resumption and data sharing on trans-border rivers, while ensuring national security remains uncompromised.
The SCG Test had a dramatic moment when India’s Virat Kohli was ruled not out after a controversial umpiring decision on his very first delivery. The decision saw Kohli survive a potential dismissal, easing tensions in the Indian dressing room, with Rohit Sharma visibly relieved. Rohit scored 31 runs in five innings across three Tests.
Police have charged Bablu Yadav with culpable homicide for the car chase that led to Sutandra Chatterjee's death. The investigation is probing the roles of all car occupants. CCTV footage shows Chatterjee's car following Yadav's vehicle before the collision. Additionally, questions arise about why Chatterjee's group didn't report harassment during the chase.
Severe cold and heavy fog hit Punjab and Haryana, dropping visibility to zero in places like Amritsar and Hisar. Several areas recorded temperatures lower than Shimla. The dense fog reduced visibility significantly, while a slight rise in temperatures is expected over the next three days, with chances of rain in the region.
Taylor Swift has distanced herself from her best friend Blake Lively due to Lively's harassment allegations against Justin Baldoni. Fans speculate that Swift's lack of support speaks volumes. The legal battle has led to rumors and tensions, especially since Swift was named in Baldoni's lawsuit for allegedly being used for influence. Swift remains silent on the matter.
India's hopes for the World Test Championship final took a major hit with a big loss to Australia by 184 runs in the Boxing Day Test at Melbourne. Despite a valiant effort from Yashasvi Jaiswal, India's batting collapse on the final day sealed their defeat. Now, Australia have better chances to face South Africa in the WTC final.
OpenAI's updated policy restricts creating Studio Ghibli-style photos from real-world images on ChatGPT. The change addresses concerns about using artists' work without permission. OpenAI is refining its policies based on user feedback and high demand has delayed the rollout of its image tool to free users. This follows Google's similar AI image feature release.
One of the women, who was 100 years old, when asked what is the secret to being 100, said, "Do everything wrong, don't have diet coke, have regular coke, don't exercise, and most importantly, don't worry". She further went on to add that she likes coffee, has ice cream 'all the time', and still drinks alcohol.
Stock market recommendations: Bajaj Broking Research recommends Piramal Pharma and PTC India for the upcoming week. Nifty is expected to remain volatile, with key support at 22,000-21,700 levels.
At least two person was killed when two small planes collided midair near an airport in Tucson, Arizona. The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the incident. This marks the fourth major aviation disaster in North America within a month, following crashes in Toronto, Alaska, Washington, DC, and Philadelphia that resulted in multiple fatalities and injuries.