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A 12-year-old boy in Bijnor's Pawti village took his life by hanging himself with his mother's sari after being dissatisfied with a pair of sandals his father bought for his school's Republic Day event. His family assured him the sandals would be replaced, but he retreated to his room and hanged himself.
Approximately 50 Indian deportees from the US have arrived in Panama, awaiting deportation to India. The Indian embassy in Panama has ensured their well-being and is working with local authorities. Around 350 Indian migrants have already been deported to India this year as part of the US government's repatriation efforts.
India's Nitish Kumar Reddy scores his maiden Test hundred in the Boxing Day Test against Australia, leading a significant comeback from 221/7. Reddy, supported by Washington Sundar, reaches 105 not out, achieving the century with a composed on-drive amidst intense family support and dramatic scenes at MCG.
Hints of a potential reunion between estranged cousins Raj and Uddhav Thackeray's parties, MNS and Shiv Sena (UBT), have sparked internal debate. MNS's Sandeep Deshpande questioned Uddhav's past actions, while SS (UBT)'s Sanjay Raut downplayed Deshpande's concerns.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits Mumbai to commission three naval vessels—INS Surat, INS Nilgiri, and INS Vaghsheer—enhancing India's maritime security and defence manufacturing. He also inaugurates the Sri Sri Radha Madanmohanji Temple, an ISKCON initiative in Navi Mumbai, promoting peace and Vedic teachings. The events highlight advances in indigenous defence capabilities and spiritual development.
Habitat Studio in Mumbai has announced its temporary closure after Shiv Sena workers vandalized the venue over a jibe by comedian Kunal Kamra at Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. An FIR has been registered against those responsible for the vandalism. Kamra had made the remarks during a stand-up performance.
A man suspected of drug smuggling tricked police in Bikaner, Rajasthan into leaving their vehicle, which he then stole and drove away. He was later recaptured after a seven-hour search involving nearly 200 villagers. The suspect and his accomplice abandoned a vehicle carrying 1,500 kg of poppy husk during the chase.
India stands firmly against illegal immigration worldwide and is willing to facilitate the return of undocumented Indian nationals, provided their nationality is verified. The stance aligns with the government's support for legal mobility while opposing illegal migration. The US's recent deportation of 538 illegal immigrants highlights a stricter enforcement under President Trump's second term.
Exit polls predict a strong comeback for the BJP in Delhi, potentially ending AAP's decade-long dominance. The BJP is expected to secure up to 43 seats, while AAP might get around 23. These numbers mark a significant shift in Delhi's political landscape, with BJP supporters confident of change and AAP rejecting the projections.