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India's forex reserves soar to 20-month high of $615.97 billion
India's forex reserves soar to 20-month high of $615.97 billion

The country's foreign exchange reserves jumped by $9.11 billion for the week ending December 15 after having increased by $2.82 billion to $606.86 billion for the week ending on December 8.

Bajrang Punia
WFI elections: Bajrang Punia to return Padma Shri, writes to PM

On Thursday, Sanjay Singh was elected as the president of the WFI after the panel led by the close aide of Brij Bhushan won 13 of the 15 posts. The wrestlers had demanded that no close associate of Brij Bhushan should enter the WFI.

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar
Suspension of MPs: Rose to occasion as Parliament was sacrileged, says Dhankhar

In a letter to NCP chief Sharad Pawar, Dhankhar also voiced his anguish over the "widespread perception of 'politicisation'" of the issue of security breach in Parliament on December 13 instead of display of "collective concern" on the incident.

Tigers
302 people died in tiger attacks in the country in 5 years: Govt data

While 112 people died in tiger attacks in 2022, 59 died in 2021, 51 in 2020, 49 in 2019, and 31 in 2018, the government told the Lok Sabha earlier this week.

Sanju Samson
Last 3-4 months have been mentally challenging, says Sanju Samson after maiden ODI hundred

Despite having an average of over 50 with a strike rate of 104 in 13 games, Samson has often been sidelined in the Indian team.  He was even overlooked in the ICC World Cup 2023.

Mastermind Lalit Jha
Parliament security breach: Police custody of mastermind Lalit Jha extended till Jan 5

The same court of Additional Sessions Judge (ASJ) Hardeep Kaur on Thursday also extended till January 5 the police custody of four other accused persons arrested in connection with the case.

Virat Kohli
Virat Kohli returns to India due to family emergency, Gaikwad ruled out of Test series against SA

Indian batter Ruturaj Gaikwad has been ruled out of the two-Test series, which is a part of the World Test Championship cycle, after fracturing his finger.

This IAS officer resigned from his post to try his luck in acting
This IAS officer resigned from his post to try his luck in acting

He also featured in popular Punjabi singer B Praak’s song ‘Dil Tod Ke’ which was a very big hit.

Samsung Galaxy S24 series
Samsung Galaxy S24 series smartphone features leaked online; check out details

Online leaks reveal Samsung Galaxy S24 Series smartphone features, including specifications, design details, and camera upgrades, building anticipation for the upcoming release.

2018 - Everyone is a Hero
India's entry '2018' out of Oscars race, shortlists for 10 categories released

Directed by Jude Anthany Joseph, '2018 - Everyone is a Hero’ follows the true story of unprecedented rains and flood that hit Kerala in 2018.

Google Maps in India
AI set to revolutionise Google Maps in India with new features

AI drives Google Maps in India, adapting to diverse needs. Street View, part of Project Greenlight, optimizes traffic flow, reducing wait time and carbon emissions. Address Descriptors enhance user understanding.

Shocking! Fast and Furious actor Vin Diesel accused of groping, sexually assaulting former assistant
Shocking! Fast and Furious actor Vin Diesel accused of groping, sexually assaulting former assistant

Despite her crying and protesting, Diesel allegedly pinned her against a wall and masturbated, releasing her only after he had finished.

Ravi Shastri recalls getting caught by hostel warden while drinking beer – Watch
Ravi Shastri recalls getting caught by hostel warden while drinking beer – Watch

His ‘Dhoni finishes off in style, a magnificent strike into the crowd, India lifts the World Cup after 28 years!’ commentary is still remembered even today.

KL Rahul and Keshav Maharaj’s conversation during IND vs SA match goes viral
‘Ram Siya Ram…’: KL Rahul and Keshav Maharaj’s conversation during IND vs SA match goes viral

Rahul pointed out that every time Maharaj walks into the ground, the DJ plays the ‘Ram Siya Ram’ song and the SA all-rounder agreed with him.

J&K anti-terror operation
Four soldiers dead, 3 injured in J&K anti-terror operation

Security forces had started a joint operation in the Surankote area after intelligence that a group of terrorists was hiding there.

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