The Committee on Tribal Unity (CoTU) ended the economic blockade on NH-2 in Manipur, effective from 2 am on Sunday, following an agreement with the authorities for the deployment of the 112 CRPF Battalion. They issued a 48-hour ultimatum for withdrawal of CAPF personnel from Saibol.
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Actor Allu Arjun has decided to offer Rs 2 crore to the child injured in the Sandhya Theatre stampede during the premier show of 'Pushpa 2'. Allu Arjun, his producers, and the director collectively provided the amount to support the child and his family, with the boy reportedly recovering.
The ethnic conflict in Manipur has displaced thousands and disrupted children's education. Relief camps are overflowing with young minds whose dreams have been interrupted. As families struggle for survival, the future of an entire generation hangs in the balance, with urgent government intervention needed.
US Vice President JD Vance, during his visit to India, lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi's popularity, expressing envy over his approval ratings. He further emphasised that, "We're not here to preach that you do things any one particular way. Too often in the past, Washington approached Prime Minister Modi with an attitude of preaching."
At a wedding in UP's Bareilly, a drunken groom mistakenly garlanded the bride's best friend, and later others, causing confusion and leading to the bride calling off the marriage. The bride's family felt humiliated. The groom was arrested and booked under the Dowry Act after medical examination confirmed intoxication. The bride refused to proceed with the wedding despite apologies.
Daljit Singh, one of 116 deported Indian immigrants who arrived from the US, claimed they were handcuffed and chained during the journey. Singh, duped by a travel agent, was taken through an illegal 'donkey route' to enter the US. A third batch of 157 deportees is expected to land in Amritsar on Sunday.
An NIA Court in Lucknow sentenced 28 individuals to life imprisonment for murdering Chandan Gupta during a 2018 communal clash in Kasganj. The court found them guilty of multiple charges, including murder and rioting. The violence erupted during a Tiranga Yatra on Republic Day, leading to Gupta's death and escalating communal tensions in the region.
American Airlines halted all domestic flights on Tuesday due to technical issues, affecting Christmas Eve travel plans. The company has not specified the cause, resulting in grounded planes and returned terminals. Shares dropped 3.8%, and no official statement has been made, except individual responses on social media.
Telangana CM A. Revanth Reddy has requested an appointment with PM Narendra Modi to discuss two bills proposing 42% reservation for backward classes in education, employment, and local bodies. Reddy seeks support from leaders of various political parties, all of whom backed the proposal in the assembly debate.