In December 2024, a rare celestial event known as the Black Moon will occur, marking the second new moon in a single month. This phenomenon, happening on December 30, 2024, will not be visible but will create ideal conditions for stargazing. Astronomers and enthusiasts can observe distant celestial bodies like galaxies, nebulae, and planets.
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Congress leader V D Satheesan criticizes Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan's statement on Sanatana Dharma, arguing it’s part of cultural heritage and not exclusive to the Sangh Parivar. Vijayan had linked Sanatana Dharma to casteism, which Satheesan and KPCC chief K Sudhakaran counter by defending its broader, non-communal essence.
MS Dhoni celebrated Christmas with his family, dressed as Santa Claus. Photos shared by his wife Sakshi captured the festive setting with a decorated tree and gifts. Dhoni remains a cricket legend, being the only captain to win all three ICC trophies and leading Chennai Super Kings to multiple IPL championships. He retired from international cricket in 2020.
Sanjay Raut responded to Amit Shah's comments about betrayal in politics, defending Uddhav Thackeray and Sharad Pawar. He called BJP's criticism an insult to Maharashtra's leaders and emphasized the importance of dialogue within the India alliance, attributing the 2019 Shiv Sena-BJP split to lack of communication.
A 65-year-old Ahmedabad man was defrauded of Rs 1.29 crore by a woman he befriended on Facebook. Posing as a London resident, she and accomplices, including one impersonating a Delhi airport officer, extorted money from him between March and June by threatening legal action over undeclared currency. The retiree ultimately contacted authorities after realizing the scam.
Asserting the zero-tolerance policy of the administration towards terrorism, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said, "Mahmoud Khalil is an individual who was given the privilege of coming to this country, to study at one of our nation's one of the finest universities. And he took advantage of that opportunity, of that privilege by siding with Hamas terrorists."
A top Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorist, Abu Qatal, known for his involvement in numerous attacks in Jammu and Kashmir, was shot dead by unidentified assailants in Pakistan's Jhelum Sindh. Qatal, a close aide of Hafiz Saeed, recently led proxy terror outfits PAFF and TRF to conceal activities of other terror groups.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar reflects on the positive dynamics between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump during Modi's visit to the US. Jaishankar also draws parallels between India's foreign policy and the Ramayan, explaining the importance of strategic engagement and coalition-building.
Delhi endured a second consecutive 'warm night' and heatwave conditions in some areas on Thursday. A brief, intense rain spell with winds up to 50 kmph brought significant relief, dropping temperatures by 6-10 degrees. The IMD forecasts light rain or drizzle, ruling out heatwaves until April 16. While Safdarjung's maximum was 39.6°C, Ayanagar and Ridge experienced heatwave conditions.