Nikita Singhania, accused of abetting her husband's suicide, should not use their child to secure bail, argues the counsel for deceased Atul Subhash. Atul's suicide video explicitly mentioned not to let the child be used as a tool. The Bengaluru court will hear Nikita's bail plea on January 4 against charges of harassment leading to suicide.
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The governance dispute at Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics has intensified after trustees replaced economist Sanjeev Sanyal with ex-judge SC Dharmadhikari as chancellor. Interim VC Shankar Das challenged the decision, citing UGC regulations, while the Servants of India Society accused Sanyal of inaction over the institution's declining credentials, prompting demands for a new chancellor.
A US military plane with 200 illegal Punjabi immigrants will land in Amritsar on Wednesday. Punjab authorities will receive the deported Indians, despite objections from NRI affairs minister Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal. He criticized the US for not granting them permanent residency, emphasizing their economic contributions. Dhaliwal plans to discuss the issue with the external affairs minister.
Elon Musk has been interacting frequently with Google CEO Sundar Pichai on social media, reposting his New Year 2025 greetings and responding to his praise of cricketer Jasprit Bumrah. Musk celebrated the New Year at Mar-a-Lago with President-elect Donald Trump, his son, and other prominent guests.
Former US President Jimmy Carter's visit to Daulatpur Nasirabad in 1978 connected the village's identity with him, leading to it being renamed Carterpuri. His visit brought temporary fame and nostalgia among the villagers but did not result in long-term development or significant changes in the village's fortunes.
Chennai Super Kings faces a blow as Ruturaj Gaikwad is out of IPL 2025 due to an elbow fracture sustained during a match against Rajasthan Royals. Stephen Fleming confirmed MS Dhoni will reclaim captaincy. Dhoni included Rahul Tripathi and Anshul Kamboj in the playing XI. Dhoni emphasized the importance of winning and focusing on the basics after losing several matches.
A Ferrari stuck in the sand at Revdanda beach in Raigad was pulled out by a bullock cart on Dec 28. Police have filed a case of rash driving against the owner, Abhishek Jugal Kishore Tapadia. The incident sparked humorous reactions online, with users making amusing comments.
The ICC rated the SCG pitch 'satisfactory' for the final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, where Australia beat India. Despite criticism from Vengsarkar and Gavaskar for favoring pacers, CA emphasized diverse pitch characteristics. The match saw 26 wickets fall in two days. Peter Roach commended the overall pitch quality and stressed non-bias in preparation.
In J&K, liquor sales are increasing despite political pressure for prohibition due to concerns over alcohol abuse. The government projects a 4% rise in excise revenue, while various political parties, including PDP and BJP, push for a ban. The new excise policy seeks a balanced approach addressing both the harmful effects of alcohol and the development of the liquor industry.
The Election Commission clarified the rise in voter turnout in Maharashtra on polling day is part of a normal process, addressing Congress’s concerns. Between 5 PM and 11:45 PM, turnout rose from 58.22% to 65.02%, with the final reported turnout at 66.05%.