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India has strongly condemned the vandalisation and theft of Mahatma Gandhi’s bronze statue in Melbourne. MEA said the matter has been raised with Australian authorities and demanded swift recovery of the statue and punishment for those responsible.

Vedanta Group chairman Anil Agarwal has announced he will donate 75% of his personal wealth to society and step down as a promoter, choosing to work as a trustee. He shared the decision after meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi at India Energy Week.

Metro Train: As Hyderabad expands rapidly, its transportation sector is also growing. The metro has changed the face of the city. Experts believe that with the second phase of the metro, real estate in some areas is set to see a huge boom.

A video from Lucknow showing police issuing challans to bikers taking shelter under a foot overbridge during heavy rain has sparked public debate. Many supported the police, citing traffic rules and safety, while others called the action insensitive.

A 24-year-old CA aspirant, Mihir, died after his debt-hit family allegedly attempted suicide in Ranchi. Mihir, his mother and his sister consumed sleeping pills. Mihir later hanged himself, while others were rushed to hospital in critical condition.

A teen girl was allegedly raped multiple times by her father in Delhi's Paharganj. The case came to light after a house owner alerted police on Saturday night. The victim said the abuse happened four to five times over the past 10 to 15 days. 

Bronze statue of Mahatma Gandhi has been stolen from the Australian Indian Community Centre in Rowville, Melbourne. It was fifted by ICCR (New Delhi) and unveiled on 12 Nov 2021 by ex-PM Scott Morrison, the statue held deep cultural significance. 

India is facing renewed concern over Nipah virus in West Bengal and bird flu in Bihar. While both are zoonotic diseases, Nipah virus is deadlier for humans, with a fatality rate of 40-75% and no approved treatment or vaccine.

Viral Video: The need to get popular and rack up likes has grown since social media took over. Some people are even putting their lives on the line for it. A recent viral video shows just how far the obsession with reels has gone. 

Dry weather continues across Karnataka as severe cold persists in coastal and interior regions. Dharwad recorded the lowest minimum temperature at 13.6°C. The Meteorological Department has advised people to take precautions amid the cold spell.