Ranveer Allahbadia has issued an apology following backlash over his comments on 'India's Got Latent' and is facing death threats. Allahbadia is cooperating with the authorities and has approached the Supreme Court to nullify multiple FIRs filed against him. He remains determined to endure the situation.
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Sultana Begum, the great-granddaughter-in-law of the last Mughal emperor Bahadur Shah Zafar, lives in a Kolkata slum in stark contrast to her royal heritage. She faces financial hardships, surviving on a meager pension, with little government support. Human rights activists have highlighted her plight, indicative of the neglect experienced by descendants of India's former aristocracy.
Photographers Basabdatta Sarkar and Krishna Roy recount their experience at Prayagraj's Mauni Amavasya where an incident led to panic. Amid holy chants, a sudden pushback and screams marked the tragic scene at the sacred riverbank, highlighting the dangers of overcrowding during such massive gatherings.
Two Agra police constables were suspended after a truck loaded with illegally mined marble was stolen from the Sarendhi police outpost while they were on duty. Initially, the assistant commissioner denied the theft, but an FIR was filed following a complaint from the truck owner. An investigation has been launched to recover the vehicle.
The government has lifted the BIS certification requirement for critical air-conditioner components like Grooved Copper Tubes and AC compressors of 2 tonnes and above capacities, preventing production shortages and price hikes. This move is set to ensure availability of affordable cooling appliances for consumers amid rising summer demands.
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
In 2024, India experienced over 3,200 deaths due to extreme weather events. Notably, lightning and thunderstorms claimed 1,374 lives, floods and heavy rains caused 1,287 fatalities, and heat waves led to 459 deaths. The year was the hottest on record, with significant temperature increases across various regions. Additionally, several cities reported new temperature and rainfall records, highlighting the impact of climate change.
The Union government is working on guidelines for investigating agencies to handle and seize documents while excluding personal, unrelated data to protect privacy. The guidelines came into focus following cases involving lottery king Santiago Martin and Amazon, where claims of unrelated personal data being at risk were raised.
A Jeju Air Boeing 737-800 crashed during a 'belly landing' at Muan International Airport, resulting in at least 96 deaths. The incident involved 181 people and possibly started due to bird strikes affecting the landing gear. Jeju Air, a major South Korean low-cost carrier, has had a strong safety record prior to this.
Four heirs to Mumbai's wealthy business families, Aryan Zaveri, Vrushti Bauva, Dhruti Nagda, and Yuti Shah, have chosen monkhood over luxury. They will publicly renounce their material possessions in the Varshi Daan procession, marking the start of their spiritual journey. Despite numerous efforts by their families to deter them, their commitment to asceticism remained unwavering.
Ravichandran Ashwin, India's second-most successful Test bowler, announced his retirement from international cricket after the drawn Brisbane Test against Australia at the Gabba on Wednesday. The 38-year-old, with 537 Test wickets and six centuries, will continue playing franchise cricket, notably for Chennai Super Kings in the next edition of the IPL in 2025.