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TMC leader Saket Gokhale accuses the Election Commission of India of covering up alleged voter list frauds, highlighting duplication in Voter IDs. He questions the ECI's claims about EPIC numbers and asserts that such duplications could lead to voter suppression. The TMC demands the EC accept the error and rectify the rolls within 100 days to avoid further exposure.
Toorji ka Jhalra, an 18th-century stepwell in Jodhpur, has been revitalized into a cultural hub, featuring textile exhibitions and community spaces. Through initiatives like the JDH Urban Regeneration Project, Jodhpur’s heritage sites are being repurposed for modern use, blending history with contemporary activities.
The first weekend of 2025 brings the Quadrantid meteor shower, peaking on January 3rd-4th with 80 meteors per hour. Viewing is best from the Northern Hemisphere, despite cold and brief peak window. The Quadrantids, from asteroid 2003 EH1, offer bright fireballs and are named after the historical constellation Quadrans Muralis.
Devoleena Bhattacharjee and Shanawaz Shaikh welcomed their baby boy, named Joy, on December 18, 2024. While discussing their new parenthood challenges, they shared how their baby insists on being held to sleep. Despite sleepless nights, the couple expressed immense happiness and love for their newborn.
Police arrested Luigi Mangione, 26, in Pennsylvania for the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in NYC. Mangione's July back injury and subsequent surgery are suspected motives. A note criticizing the US healthcare system and a notebook detailing the murder plan were found with Mangione. He is fighting extradition to New York.
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon visited Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium, engaging with Kiwi cricketers Ajaz Patel, Ross Taylor, and Trent Boult. Luxon celebrated India-New Zealand cricketing ties and Patel's historic ten-wicket feat at the stadium. During his official visit, Luxon played cricket with children in Delhi, strengthening the bond between the two nations.
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The death toll from Myanmar's recent 7.7 magnitude earthquake has reached 3,085, with 341 people still missing and over 4,700 injured. The military junta has announced a temporary ceasefire to aid rescue operations, amidst ongoing efforts by international teams providing nearly 1,000 tonnes of relief supplies.
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