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A high-ranking Russian military commander, Igor Kirillov, and his second-in-command were killed in Moscow on Tuesday. A bomb concealed in a scooter detonated outside a residential building on Ryazansky Prospekt, claiming their lives. The explosion occurred approximately 4.35 miles southeast of the Kremlin. Russian authorities are investigating the incident.
“Arms and ammunition and 10 mobile phones were recovered from their possession,” a police statement said
The opposition parties have rejected the 'One Nation, One Election' bill, set to be tabled in the Lok Sabha. Congress, SP, and Shiv Sena (UBT) criticized the bill as unconstitutional, undemocratic, and an attempt to centralize power.
This comes a day after Priyanka Gandhi expressed solidarity with the people of Palestine, carrying a handbag with 'Palestine' emblazoned on it
A member of PM's Museum & Library has urged Rahul Gandhi to return letters written by Nehru to Lady Mountbatten, JP and others, which were allegedly withdrawn at Sonia Gandhi's orders, prompting BJP to ask what the family is hiding.
A blast-like noise occurred at Islamabad Police Station in Amritsar, Punjab, around 3 am on Tuesday. Ten individuals from an organized module were arrested after claiming responsibility on social media. Police detained two brothers, one a juvenile, and are pursuing Aman Khokhar and others. No damage or injuries were reported.
Two people operating an unlicensed tattoo parlor in Trichy were arrested by police. The duo advertised extreme body modifications like tongue splitting and eyeball tattooing on social media. Authorities discovered surgical equipment during an inspection and sealed the shop due to public health risks. The owner, who reportedly received eyeball tattooing in Mumbai, lacked proper training.
India's Environment Ministry has drafted new rules for solid waste management, empowering sanitation workers to fine those who don't segregate waste. Starting October 2025, gated communities, hotels, and large institutions will be required to segregate and process biodegradable waste, promoting a circular economy and reducing pollution from agricultural burning.
KL Rahul's composed batting technique has stood out against Australia's bowling attack in the Border Gavaskar Trophy. While other Indian batsmen edged deliveries outside off-stump, Rahul played closer to his body, letting the ball come to him. This contrasts with Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, whose forward lunges resulted in dismissals.
Delhi BJP president demands special session to present 14 ‘suppressed’ CAG reports highlighting alleged irregularities under Kejriwal-led government
The 35-year-old Mr. Jaitley, son of former Union Minister late Arun Jaitley, secured 1,577 votes compared to Mr. Azad's 777 in the race to the top position
Srinagar city recorded a minimum temperature of minus 5.3 degrees Celsius, down from minus 3.4 degrees Celsius the previous night, officials said.
Former Pakistani minister Chaudhry Fawad Hussain praised Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi for carrying a "Palestine" bag to Parliament, drawing criticism from the BJP, who accused her of "appeasement." Gandhi defended her action, stating it was her choice of attire and rejecting the BJP's patriarchal critique. This follows Gandhi's recent display of solidarity with Palestine by wearing a keffiyeh.
Shivraj Singh Chouhan told the Lok Sabha on Tuesday (Dec. 17) that the Government is focused on boosting farmers’ income and ensuring no shortfall in fertilizer subsidies
A prominent OBC leader, Mr. Bhujbal claimed he had been excluded from the Cabinet because he took on Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange.
Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali criticizes young Indian batters Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal for their dismissals in the Brisbane Test, emphasizing their need for greater hunger for runs. He contrasts their approach with established players like Kohli and Rohit, highlighting the youngsters' need to learn from legends like Sunil Gavaskar.
Tulasi Gowda, who passed away on Monday treated trees as her children and nurtured them with affection
The woman was promptly ferried in a fully equipped ambulance with a doctor onboard
Havoc wreaked by free-roaming wild elephants invading residential areas has become a life-and-death issue especially for people residing along forest fringes in Kothamangalam in Ernakulam district’s eastern suburbs in Kerala
Jensen Huang's wealth grew significantly in 2024. Nvidia's success in the AI sector fueled this growth. His net worth reached over $45 billion. This put him behind Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg in wealth gains. Nvidia's stock soared by 177%. Huang owns about 3.5% of the company. Musk and Zuckerberg also saw massive increases in their wealth.