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According to data from Telangana Development Planning Society (TGDPS), between December 20 and 21, a total of 14 out of 33 districts recorded temperatures below 10°C

Following news of Gisele Bündchen's marriage to Joaquim Valente, Tom Brady shared a song on Instagram with lyrics about mental health struggles and suicidal thoughts, sparking fan concern. The couple, who welcomed a baby earlier this year, reportedly began dating in June 2023. Brady's song choice, Logic's '1-800-273-8255', has raised questions about his state of mind.

Fans offered their opinions on the Mount Maunganui pitch, a role typically for experts, as New Zealand built a commanding lead against the West Indies. Centuries from Latham and Conway bolstered New Zealand's position, setting a challenging target of 462 after bowling out the West Indies for 420 and declaring their second innings at 306/2.

According to the Railways, there will be no increase in fares for suburban services and Monthly Season Ticket (MST) holders, providing relief to daily commuters

The VB-G RAM G Bill was passed by Parliament in the Winter session amid strong protests by the opposition over the removal of Mahatma Gandhi's name and the financial burden being put on States

“Those who struggled in history for the cause of the downtrodden and made sacrifices for the weak are nothing short of divine figures for Telangana,” CM Reddy said.

According to recent reports, Blake Lively quietly reached out to Swift on December 13, marking the singer’s 36th birthday. The message, sent privately, is being seen as a small but meaningful gesture that cuts through months of speculation.

Hooda called the move an “open declaration of war on rural livelihoods” and said Congress would oppose the policy on every platform, from Parliament to the streets

India revealed its T20 World Cup 2026 squad. Shubman Gill's exclusion surprised many. Ishan Kishan's strong domestic form earned him a spot. Chief selector Ajit Agarkar cited Gill's lack of runs. Captain Suryakumar Yadav emphasized the need for an aggressive opening wicketkeeper. The selection signals a focus on attacking players for the upcoming tournament.

A senior Bangladeshi journalist has criticized the post-death violence following the killing of activist Osman Hadi, citing serious law and order lapses. He stated that while public grief was understandable, fringe elements exploited the situation, leading to attacks on media and cultural institutions, sending a troubling signal ahead of the national election slated for February.

San Francisco faced a massive power outage on Saturday, impacting over 124,000 customers and disrupting daily life just before Christmas. A fire at a PG&E substation was identified as the cause, leading to widespread closures of businesses and transit. Power restoration efforts were underway overnight.

Teenage prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was dismissed for 26 in the U19 Asia Cup final against Pakistan. Pakistan opener Sameer Minhas starred with a brilliant 172, propelling Pakistan to a massive 347/8. India, chasing the steep target, found themselves in deep trouble after early wickets. Sooryavanshi also failed to score big in the semi-final against Sri Lanka.

The decision came into effect on December 21 following a recent security incident at the Assistant High Commission of India in Chittagong

“India is committed to ensure the safety of foreign missions/Posts in its territory in accordance with the Vienna convention”

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat said that understanding the Sangh through the BJP lens is a “huge mistake” and stressed that the organisation has no political agenda. Addressing programmes in Kolkata, he said the RSS should not be compared to political or service organisations and works for the betterment and protection of Hindu society, calling for opinions about the Sangh to be based on facts rather than narratives.

Mr Sivankutty noted that Hindu far-right social media groups targeted Christians by urging educational institutions to desist from celebrating Christmas or face unspecified consequences

India has dismissed Bangladeshi media reports as "misleading propaganda" regarding a protest outside its High Commission in New Delhi. The demonstration, involving a small group, protested the killing of a minority member in Mymensingh. India is monitoring the situation in Bangladesh and has conveyed strong concerns over minority atrocities, urging justice for the victim.

MacKenzie Scott donated over $7.1 billion in 2025 to 186 organizations globally, including universities and environmental nonprofits. This marks her largest annual giveaway, with significant contributions to diversity and equity initiatives like Howard University and college access programs. Scott has also reduced her Amazon stake by $12.6 billion.

The BJP’s efforts to “replicate the 2024 Thrissur Lok Sabha election fraud model” were centred on four Assembly constituencies in Thiruvananthapuram district: Nemom, Vattiyoorkavu, Thiruvananthapuram and Kazhakuttom.