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The Bench says the petitioner failed to establish any statutory basis for the relief sought and the petition lacked merit

Despite the offer from the government, nurses affiliated to the Tamil Nadu Nurses Empowerment Association have decided to continue their protest, demanding more negotiations

A 19-year-old pregnant woman was brutally attacked in Inam Veerapur village, Karnataka, in a suspected honour killing, days after returning to her village following an inter-caste marriage. Her husband and in-laws were also injured.

Shane and Marissa Mazzola-McMahon possess a combined net worth of $650 million, largely attributed to Shane's decades with WWE and his diversified business ventures. While Shane's wealth stems from his executive roles, on-camera presence, and equity in WWE, Marissa's career in film production and PR augments their family fortune.

While demand for items like plum cakes and rum balls remain high across the markets, vegan cake varieties like dates, walnut and almond cakes are also picking up, apart from eggless and wineless cakes, say shopkeepers

South Africa narrowly missed a historic chase of 458 against India at the Wanderers, falling just eight runs short in a thrilling draw. Faf du Plessis and AB de Villiers forged a monumental partnership, bringing the Proteas to the brink. The match also highlighted the emergence of India's young batting stars, Kohli, Pujara, and Rahane.

The Congress leader, in an article titled ‘The bulldozed demolition of MGNREGA’, had said the "death" of MGNREGA is a collective failure. Criticising her over the article, BJP IT department head Amit Malviya said the article reads less like a serious engagement with law or data and more like a flight of political fancy.

Nupur Sanon, sister of Bollywood's Kriti Sanon, is set to marry singer Stebin Ben in a three-day celebration in Udaipur, commencing January 9 and culminating on January 11. The couple, who have kept their relationship private, are opting for an intimate family affair. A separate reception for industry friends is scheduled for January 13 in Mumbai.

Prudent Electoral Trust was the top donor, disbursing ₹2,668 crore to 15 parties in the last fiscal; other sources include individuals, corporates, and institutions donating directly

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