News from India

Cristiano Ronaldo's daring dip in a minus 20°C ice-cold pool during his Finnish Christmas vacation amazed fans. His viral post on social media showcased his dedication and strength, with humorous reactions abounding.

As per IMD, it is likely to continue to move northwestwards and weaken gradually into a low pressure area over Westcentral & adjoining Southwest Bay of Bengal off South Andhra Pradesh-North Tamil Nadu coasts during the next 24 hours.

A viral Reddit post suggests earning Rs 15 lakh annually without an IIT degree, using Y Combinator's directory for startups. It advises leveraging technology and contributing to projects.

An Azerbaijan Airlines flight from Baku to Grozny crashed near Kazakhstan's Aktau airport, with 42 reported dead. Details are still emerging.

NRI deposits surged to $11.9 billion in April-October 2024, nearly double last year's figures. RBI policy changes boosted FCNR B flows, aiding forex reserves.

Efforts to rescue three-year-old Chetna, trapped in a 700-ft borewell in Rajasthan's Kotputli, continue as NDRF employs a piling machine. Rescuers plan parallel tunnel digging for her safe retrieval.

BTS's Jin brings laughter with J-Hope in 'Run Jin', featuring a post-military spooky adventure. Fans adored Jin's humour and J-Hope's reactions.

PM Narendra Modi led a roadshow in Khajuraho, MP, marking Atal Bihari Vajpayee's 100th birth anniversary and laid the foundation for the Ken-Betwa project.

Ravichandran Ashwin's surprise retirement post the third Test against Australia sparks speculation on Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma possibly retiring. The duo is close to a unique partnership across all formats.

AICTE plans to integrate AI across disciplines in higher and technical education by 2025. Institutions must submit AI plans by Dec 2024. Inspired by PM Modi, AICTE aims for India as a Vishwa Guru through innovation and ethics.

Odisha's Tufayl Ahmad outshines Aaryavir Sehwag, dismissing him twice in the Cooch Behar Trophy match at St. Stephen's Ground, Delhi.

The song 'Dammunte Pattukora' from Pushpa 2 went viral for its bold lyrics amid Allu Arjun's legal woes. It features a confrontation between Pushpa (Allu Arjun) and police officer Bhanwar Singh Shekhawat (Fahadh Faasil).

Seema, alias Nikki, allegedly amassed Rs 1.25 crore from three marriages over a decade through divorce settlements and blackmail. Police probe her modus operandi.

'Chai garam, garam chai...' These are the words often heard while travelling on a train or bus. Tea vendors or 'Chaiwala' yell out this phrase to draw the attention of the passengers and the person interested in a cup of hot tea would place an order. However, what if you hear this phrase while on a flight? Well, recently a video of a man selling tea on an IndiGo flight has surfaced on social media leaving netizens shocked.

PM Modi and BJP leaders honoured Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his 100th birth anniversary, highlighting his legacy on 'Good Governance Day'. Tributes emphasised his vision for a prosperous India.