Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Vizhinjam International Deepwater Multipurpose Seaport in Kerala on Friday, a project he hailed as a symbol of new-age development. Built by Adani Ports and SEZ Ltd, this Rs 8,867-crore port is India’s first deep-water transshipment hub, strategically located to reclaim outbound cargo routed through foreign ports.
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ISRO successfully hot-tested its CE20 cryogenic engine with an innovative nozzle protection system. The test validated a multi-element igniter, crucial for engine restart, and achieved all performance parameters. This enhanced engine, powering the LVM3, is set to boost India's space exploration capabilities for Gaganyaan and future missions.
In Gujarat, where prohibition laws are stringent, two police officers in Naroda were suspended after being caught with liquor bottles and unexplained cash in their patrol vehicle. They allegedly seized the liquor from a rickshaw driver but did not file a case, instead keeping the items for themselves.
Delhi faced cold wave conditions with temperatures dropping to 11.4°C early Monday. The IMD forecasts light rain and temperatures between 11°C and 18°C. Persistent fog disrupted train services. Delhi's AQI remains 'very poor,' though recent improvements led CAQM to lift some pollution control measures. Night shelters are fully occupied.
Cristiano Ronaldo is spending Christmas with his family in Lapland (Finland), enjoying special moments like meeting Santa Claus and taking a chilly plunge. The football star shared snippets of his vacation on social media and expressed hopes for a successful 2025. Currently playing for Al-Nassr, Ronaldo is on a winter break until January 9.
Stock market today: BSE Sensex and Nifty50, the Indian equity benchmark indices, plunged in trade for the fifth consecutive day on Friday. While BSE Sensex was just above 79,000, Nifty50 was near 23,900.
Shreyas Iyer has had a triumphant 2024, leading Kolkata Knight Riders to their third IPL title and Mumbai to their second Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. Despite initial setbacks like being dropped from India's playing XI and BCCI's annual contracts, Iyer bounced back with strong performances in the ODI World Cup, Ranji Trophy, and SMAT.
Once competitive against Congress and BJP, several prominent national and state parties have faded from Delhi's politics, with AAP's rise altering the political landscape. Smaller parties and independents struggle to make an impact, often used strategically by larger parties to split votes.
In Muzaffarnagar, UP, a 21-year-old woman was gang-raped, murdered, and set on fire by her brother-in-law and two accomplices. The brother-in-law, fearing blackmail exposure, hired the men with a Rs 40,000 bank loan. Her remains, identified through partially-burned personal items, were found in a forest, leading to an FIR registration under sections of murder and gang-rape.
Telugu actor Allu Arjun was arrested and later bailed in connection with a fatal stampede at a 'Pushpa 2' event. Before his arrest, emotional scenes unfolded as he bid farewell to his wife, Sneha Reddy. Their love story, which began with a chance encounter in America, overcame initial family opposition and culminated in marriage and two children.