London's historic Michelin-starred Indian restaurant, Veeraswamy, faces potential closure after nearly a century. The Crown Estate, owner of the building, plans to reclaim the space to expand office reception areas, refusing to renew the restaurant's lease. Owner Ranjit Mathrani is contesting the decision in court, fearing job losses and business disruption if forced to relocate without a suitable alternative.
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Over one lakh people in Tamil Nadu have supported the BJP's online campaign advocating the three-language policy as part of the NEP 2020. Tamil Nadu BJP chief K Annamalai criticized the state's detention of BJP leader Tamilisai Soundararajan for hosting a public signature drive and vowed to continue their efforts despite police arrests.
The ICC announced its Test Team of the Year 2024, featuring three Indian players - Jasprit Bumrah, Ravindra Jadeja, and Yashasvi Jaiswal. The team also includes players from England, New Zealand, and Sri Lanka, with Australia's Test skipper and fast bowler Pat Cummins named as the captain of the side.
Chennai's Madras High Court has demanded explanations from prison authorities on how inmates accessed mobile phones and ganja despite strict security. This follows accusations that prisoners were beaten by officers after being found with a mobile phone. The court has ordered a medical examination for the prisoners and a detailed hearing scheduled for January 21.
Actor Darshan Thoogudeepa returned to his Mysuru farmhouse after being released on bail in the Renukaswamy murder case. His mother visited him shortly after his arrival. Darshan had received interim bail on medical grounds in October and was hospitalized. The farmhouse, owned by his wife, saw visits from family and friends.
​West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday said what happened in the Maharashtra and Delhi elections will not have any reflection in the state and that the BJP will be finished by 2027-2029. ​Mamata made a big charge that the BJP sent an agency named Association for Billion Minds to Bengal and they are replacing Bengal voters' names with those from other states like Haryana and Gujarat.
Neil Gaiman, renowned author, faces accusations of sexual assault from eight women. He denies the allegations and asserts that all his sexual activities were consensual. He expresses regret over his past actions and vows to earn back trust. Several of his film and TV projects are reportedly affected.
A Shiva temple, neglected for years in Varanasi's Muslim-dominated Madanpura area, was discovered. Hindu rights group Sanatan Raksha Dal initiated efforts to reopen it, claiming no local opposition. Police are present, ensuring peace, while the administration reviews the situation before deciding on the temple's reopening.
Allahabad High Court stated that couples marrying against their parents' wishes cannot automatically demand police protection. Justice Srivastava clarified that protection is only warranted with genuine threats to life or liberty. The court emphasized couples must support each other. It noted the absence of evidence indicating threats from the families in this specific case.
At least 17 houses of the Christian Tripura community in Bandarban's Lama upazila were set ablaze on Christmas Eve. The attack targeted the newly rebuilt Tongjhiri Tripura Para homes, leaving residents devastated. Local authorities have initiated relief efforts and investigations, with ongoing disputes over land ownership cited as a potential motive.