BJP MLA Ram Kadam got a haircut after four years, fulfilling a vow he took not to visit a barber until a solution was found for the water scarcity in his Ghatkopar West constituency. Work on water tanks and a pipeline has now been initiated.
PM Modi commemorated Goa Liberation Day on X, calling it a 'defining chapter'. Goa CM Pramod Sawant hoisted the national flag, and Home Minister Amit Shah also extended wishes, recalling the sacrifices made to free Goa from Portuguese rule.
Congress MPs will meet after the VB-G RAM G Bill, 2025 passed Parliament. MP Manickam Tagore called it 'Modi's Bill', alleging Mahatma Gandhi's name was removed. The bill, which replaces MGNREGA, was passed amid Opposition protests and walkouts.
Indian stock markets opened with gains on Friday, tracking positive Asian cues after the Bank of Japan's major interest rate hike. Nifty and Sensex were up, but experts caution that markets remain fragile amid domestic fiscal concerns.
A curfew was imposed in Chhattisgarh's Kanker after a clash between tribal and Christian communities over last rites. The conflict, which saw a church burned and properties vandalised, injured over 20 police personnel trying to restore order.
The community has held vigils to honour the victims, and a National Day of Reflection is also planned to remember those who were slain.
"James Cameron's 'Avatar: Fire and Ash' has made its long-awaited return to cinemas, and based on early Twitter comments, fans are split over the picture.
Dhurandhar Box Office Collection Day 14: Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar continues its dream box office run in week three, crossing Rs 460 crore in India. Led by Ranveer Singh, the espionage thriller faces new competition and political controversy
GREAT Scholarships 2026: The British Council has announced the GREAT Scholarships 2026-27. Indian students can get a ₹10 lakh scholarship for master's studies at top UK universities. See the university list, courses, and application process.
Amid a cold wave in North India, Patna schools will run from 9 am to 4:30 pm from Dec 19-25. The severe weather has caused fog, low visibility, and transport disruptions in states like Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, and Delhi.
