Travis Kelce is reportedly prioritizing his football career in 2025, potentially his last season, by minimizing distractions, including his relationship with Taylor Swift. Following Super Bowl criticism, the couple has retreated from the spotlight, with Swift possibly taking a step back from attending games. Kelce aims to focus solely on football, seeking a standout season without off-field drama.
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Kolkata police arrested Atiqur Laskar, brother-in-law of Khateja Bibi, for her murder. Laskar, driven by unrequited love, allegedly strangled Bibi after an argument on December 12th. He dismembered her body and disposed of the parts, including the head found in Tollygunge. Police used CCTV footage and tracked Bibi's close contacts to identify and apprehend Laskar.
Telangana government is mulling the appointment of a second deputy CM from the backward classes (BC) amid rising discontent over a recent caste survey showing BC population at 46.2%. Currently, Bhatti Vikramarka serves as the deputy CM. Potential candidates for the new post include transport minister Ponnam Prabhakar and TPCC chief B Mahesh Kumar Goud.
Hamas released Israeli soldier Agam Berger and two other Israeli hostages in the third round of hostage-prisoner exchanges, under the current Gaza conflict ceasefire. In exchange, Israel freed 110 prisoners, including 30 minors. The next exchange, scheduled for the weekend, will involve the release of three Israeli men, as tensions continue between the two sides.
Two assailants attacked and sexually assaulted a female college student while her boyfriend was also attacked at Anna University campus. The incident occurred early Wednesday after the couple returned from a midnight church mass. Police are investigating the case, reviewing CCTV footage, and suspect the attackers followed the couple from the church.
Indian and Chinese officials continued their discussions in Beijing to restart dialogue mechanisms and improve bilateral relations. Both sides agreed to enhance people-to-people exchanges, including direct flights and media interactions. Plans to resume the Kailash Manasarovar Yatra in 2025 were also advanced.
Girls from a juvenile home near Visakha Valley School protested by climbing the compound wall and accusing staff of torturing them with sleeping tablets. Their parents joined the protest, leading to the government ordering an inquiry. Some girls allegedly blackmailed staff by refusing medication, prompting mental care hospital authorities to intervene and examine their health conditions.
Nagpur Municipal Corporation, backed by heavy police presence, demolished the illegal double-storied house of riot mastermind Fahim Khan. The action, which took place in Sanjay Bagh Colony, followed numerous resident complaints and a missed 24-hour ultimatum for voluntary demolition by Khan’s family.
Due to a change in exit plans at the Ram temple in Ayodhya, many devotees are abandoning their shoes at the entry gate. This is because returning to the entry point now requires a 5-6 km walk. The municipal corporation is removing piles of footwear daily to manage the situation.
Indian captain Rohit Sharma clarified that Shubman Gill was not dropped for the Boxing Day Test, but selected an all-rounder Washington Sundar to strengthen the lower middle-order batting. Sunil Gavaskar criticized the decision, emphasizing that it effectively sidelined Gill. Sundar contributed with 19 overs and a 50-run knock, but India still faced defeat, trailing 1-2 in the series.