Azerbaijani airliner with 67 people onboard crashes in Kazakhstan; over 30 dead
An Azerbaijani airliner with 67 people onboard crashed Wednesday (December 25, 2024) in the Kazakhstani city of Aktau, leaving at least 32 survivors, according to officials. More than 30 people are likely dead.
One arrested for sexual assault of Anna University student on campus
One of the two men who allegedly sexually assaulted an Anna University student on the campus in Chennai on Tuesday (December 24, 2024) night has been arrested. The accused has been identified as Gnanasekaran, 37, from Kottur.
Japan Foreign Minister raises ‘serious concerns’ over China military buildup
Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya raised “serious concerns” on Wednesday (December 25, 2024) over China’s military buildup as he met counterpart Wang Yi in Beijing, Tokyo said. On his first visit to China since becoming Japan’s top diplomat earlier this year, Mr. Iwaya told Mr. Wang that Tokyo was “closely monitoring the Taiwan situation and recent military developments”, according to his Foreign Ministry.
NDA leaders including Amit Shah, Chandrababu Naidu meet at BJP chief’s residence
Leaders of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) met at BJP president J.P. Nadda’s residence on Wednesday (December 25, 2024) on the birth centenary of former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Telugu Desam Party (TDP) president and Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu, JD-U leader and Union minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh, Apna Dal (S) president and Union minister Anupriya Patel, as well as JD (S) leader and Union minister H.D. Kumaraswamy, were present at the meeting.
Maharashtra local bodies polls likely by April 2025 if SC decides on OBC quota: Bawankule
Maharashtra Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule on Wednesday (December 25, 2024) said the pending elections to local bodies in the state will be held in March-April 2025 if the Supreme Court gives its decision on the OBC reservation in the first week of January. Addressing a press conference here, he said a hearing on the quota for the Other Backward Classes (OBC) is listed in the apex court in the first week of January.
Manipur needs immediate peace, understanding between two communities: CM N. Biren Singh
Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh on Wednesday (December 25, 2025) said the State, which has been in the grip of ethnic violence since May last year, needs immediate peace and appealed to two communities to reach an understanding.
Russia targets Ukrainian energy infrastructure on Christmas Day
Russia launched a massive missile and drone barrage targeting Ukraine’s energy infrastructure on Wednesday (December 25, 2024), striking a thermal power plant and prompting Ukrainians to take shelter in metro stations on Christmas morning. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said over 70 missiles, including ballistic missiles, and over 100 attack drones were used to strike Ukraine’s power sources, in a statement on X.
Pushpa 2 stampede: ₹2 crore ex-gratia to be handed to victims’ family
Telangana Film Development Corporation (TGFDC) chairman V. Venkata Ramana Reddy, popularly known as Dil Raju, will hand over ₹2 crore ex gratia to the family of the victims of the Pushpa 2 stampede.
Bumrah equals Ashwin’s record for rating points in ICC Ranking for Bowlers
Pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah got a huge boost on the eve of the Boxing Day Test when he achieved the joint-highest rating ever by an Indian player, equalling the record held by spinner Ravichandran Ashwin in the ICC Ranking for Bowlers. The quick gained 14 rating points following his 9/94 in the drawn third Test at Brisbane, equaling Ashwin’s highest-ever 904 rating points and consolidating his position at the top of the rankings.
CPI(M) in Kerala criticises Governor Khan for engaging in ‘unconstitutional actions’
The ruling CPI(M) in Kerala on Wednesday (December 25, 2024) expressed hope that the newly appointed Governor of the state, Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, would work constitutionally and collaborate with the government, unlike Governor Arif Mohammed Khan, who was transferred to Bihar.
Modi lays foundation stone of Ken-Betwa river linking project; hails Ambedkar’s vision
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday (December 25, 2024) accused Congress of ignoring Dr B.R. Ambedkar’s contribution to the development of water resources in the country as he laid the foundation stone of the Ken-Betwa river linking project in Madhya Pradesh.
Delhi Congress brings out ‘white paper’ targeting AAP, BJP; Maken says alliance was a ‘mistake’
Delhi Congress on Wednesday (December 25, 2024) released a 12-point “white paper” targeting the Aam Aadmi Party and the BJP over their alleged unkept promises and mismanagement on various issues like pollution, civic facilities and law and order.
Delhi CM Atishi may be arrested in fake case: Arvind Kejriwal
AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal claimed on Wednesday (December 25, 2024) that Delhi Chief Minister Atishi may be arrested in a “fake” case by the central investigative agencies at the behest of the BJP. Addressing a press conference, Mr. Kejriwal, who was flanked by Ms. Atishi, said, “We got to know from our sources that a meeting was held and investigative agencies have been ordered by the BJP to arrest CM Atishi in a fake case.” The BJP is trying to distract AAP from campaigning for Assembly polls, he alleged.
Published – December 25, 2024 06:51 pm IST