A controversy flared in Karnataka after a student was asked to remove his 'janeu' before a NEET exam. The BJP protested outside the exam center. The Karnataka High Court is hearing a PIL about similar incidents during CET exams. Deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar opposed the removal of religious symbols during exams.
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A 35-year-old man, Somnath Suryavanshi, arrested for rioting and arson in Parbhani on December 11th, died in judicial custody on Sunday. Suryavanshi, accused in a case related to the desecration of a replica of the Constitution, complained of chest pain and was taken to the district hospital where he was declared dead.
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Elon Musk's daughter, Vivian Jenna Wilson, humorously reacted on social media to discovering news of another half-sibling. The claim surfaced after writer Ashley St. Clair announced she had a child with Musk. Wilson noted finding about half-siblings online multiple times, while St. Clair’s revelation suggests Musk may now have 13 children.
The Supreme Court has put a hold on the Allahabad High Court's decision to not dismiss summons against Rahul Gandhi in a defamation case related to his comments on Veer Savarkar. The apex court cautioned Gandhi about making disrespectful statements about freedom fighters, particularly Savarkar, who is highly respected in Maharashtra. The court, notably, referenced historical context, pointing out that Rahul Gandhi's grandmother, former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, had written a letter praising... Expand
The Bharatiya Janata Party announced a significant Rs 1 lakh crore budget for Delhi in 2025-26, a 31.6% increase from the previous year. Major allocations include Rs 19,291 crore for education, Rs 12,952 crore for transport, and Rs 12,893 crore for health. The budget heavily relies on central grants.
Tesla has initiated the certification and homologation process for the Model Y and Model 3 in India as required to enter the market. The Indian EV market is growing, with sales increasing by 20%, due to government initiatives and subsidies.
​​However, mounting economic pressure forced him to reverse his stance. Petro announced in a statement that the presidential plane would be used to facilitate what he described as a "dignified return" for deported migrants. "The Government of Colombia, under the direction of President Gustavo Petro, has arranged the presidential plane to facilitate the dignified return of compatriots," read the translated statement, emphasizing Colombia's commitment to humane treatment.
Rishabh Pant is facing a challenging start with Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2025, struggling to deliver with the bat despite being the most expensive player bought for Rs 27 crore. His low scores from the first three matches have prompted criticism and social media trolling. In three matches, he has managed just 15 runs at a dismal average of 7.50.
In Parbhani district, Maharashtra, a man set his wife on fire following an argument about their third daughter's birth. The incident occurred on Thursday night in Gangakhed Naka. The accused, Kundlik Uttam Kale, was arrested after Maina, the victim, succumbed to severe burns on her way to the hospital. The police have charged Kale with murder.