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A Hanukkah celebration at Sydney's Bondi Beach was shattered by a massacre on December 14, 2025. A father and son, linked to extremist networks, opened fire, killing 16 and wounding dozens in a targeted antisemitic attack. This tragedy, Australia's deadliest mass shooting since 1996, highlights the global weaponization of anti-Israel slogans into violence and exposes the fragility of multicultural harmony.

Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff has ditched the word "cloud," a significant shift for the tech pioneer. Focus groups revealed customers now prioritize discussing AI agents over cloud technology. This pivot is underscored by renaming products to "Agentforce" and a massive bet on AI, evidenced by layoffs and substantial deal closures, aiming for $60 billion in revenue by 2030.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi commenced a three-nation tour in Jordan, marking 75 years of diplomatic ties. He will then visit Ethiopia, a key African Union hub, to bolster bilateral relations and address Parliament. The tour concludes in Oman, aiming to deepen their strategic partnership and economic ties, with engagements including diaspora meetings.

The Indian rupee hit a fresh all-time low of 90.74 against the US dollar, pressured by uncertainty over an India-US trade deal and continued foreign fund outflows. Despite positive macro cues, the rupee struggled as importers' strong dollar demand and risk-averse sentiment dominated. Experts see a bullish near-term bias for the USD-INR pair.

Shubman Gill's recent batting struggles have put India's T20 World Cup plans in a bind. With only seven T20Is left, the vice-captain's form is under scrutiny, intensifying debate over Sanju Samson's potential inclusion. Former spinner Ravichandran Ashwin urges a fair review, highlighting the difficulty of dropping a vice-captain while stressing the need for impactful batting.

Sydney's Jewish community mourns Rabbi Eli Schlanger, a victim of a recent antisemitic attack. Just days prior, he honored victims of the 2008 Mumbai terror. Schlanger, a dedicated community leader, actively campaigned against rising antisemitism. The attack, Australia's worst in decades, has prompted calls for solidarity from global leaders.

Thin attendance of members in Belagavi goes against the spirit of holding the legislature session in this border city  to focus on north Karnataka issues

A new survey reveals 82% of Delhi-NCR residents know someone suffering serious health issues attributed to long-term air pollution exposure. This comes as Delhi's AQI reached 498, in the 'severe' category, exacerbating a public health crisis and raising concerns about affording medical treatment.

Legislators cutting across party affiliations hailed the 94-year-old entrepreneur-turned-politician as ajaathashatru (one without enemies)

A bench of Justices Aravind Kumar and N.V. Anjaria deferred the matter due to paucity of time

Ram Janmabhoomi movement leader and former BJP MP Ram Vilas Vedanti passed away at the age of 67 in Rewa, Madhya Pradesh, due to a heart attack. He was admitted to the hospital with severe blood poisoning and kidney failure. Efforts to transfer him to AIIMS Bhopal by air ambulance were unsuccessful due to poor visibility.

UK immigration changes introduced in July 2025 are significantly impacting Indian professionals and students, with sharp drops in visa approvals for healthcare, IT, and student routes. Tighter criteria, higher salary thresholds, and reduced post-study work periods are forcing many to reconsider their plans or look to alternative destinations like Canada and Australia.

In a recent statement, Jammu and Kashmir's Chief Minister Omar Abdullah clarified that his party does not align with the Congress-led 'vote chori' initiative, asserting that the INDIA coalition remains uninvolved. He underscored the importance of each political faction crafting its own narrative while urging the Election Commission to maintain its autonomy and impartiality, highlighting concerns raised in Bihar.

ACP (North) Sanjay Kumar, who was at KMV School, said, "A threat was received on the school Principal's email that the building would be blown up"

Vice-Chancellor Dr. S.V. Suresha stressed UAS-B’s commitment to driving innovation and noted that KrishiVitta 2025 aims to boost the flow of equity and debt capital into India’s agri and allied sectors

The event in connection with the annual festival at the Ernakulam Siva Temple will now be held without any celebrity

Vedanti was the executive president of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Trust and had been elected to the Lok Sabha from Pratapgarh and Machhali Shahar in neighbouring Uttar Pradesh earlier