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55 people including the mastermind who leaked papers in Rajasthan have been arrested. Police have registered two cases in this regard. All have been taken on police remand: SP Udaipur.

Police burn 14,000 kg of ganja in Andhra Pradesh

In view of the cold wave conditions, schools in Patna will remain closed for students up to class 8 from December 26 to December 31.

All Indian Cine Workers Association demands SIT probe into Tunisha death

I went to the set today. People there are afraid to tell anything. I'm getting calls from many actresses that it's murder & they're also feeling scared .We demand that SIT should probe into Tunisha Sharma death case: Suresh Gupta,President, All Indian Cine Workers Association

J&K police along with Army arrest terrorist associate

Police along with Army arrested a terrorist associate identified as Tayab Khan in Mendhar of Poonch district & recovered a pistol with eight live rounds from his possession. A case has been registered at Mendhar police station. Investigation underway: J&K Police.

Former Karnataka Minister and mining baron G Janardhana Reddy announces new party named "Kalyana Rajya Pragati Paksha", four months ahead of Assembly polls.

There’s nothing secretive about Yatra but clearly G2 are rattled, says Jairam Ramesh

President Bidya Devi Bhandari appoints Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' as new Prime Minister of Nepal.

Cache of arms, ammunition & balloons with 'I Love Pakistan' markings recovered in Uri

Huge cache of arms and ammunition and "war-like stores", including AK-74 rifles, Pakistani-origin hand grenades and balloons with 'I Love Pakistan' markings, were recovered along LoC in Uri Sector of Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla district: Army officer.

Foreign aid groups suspend operations in Afghanistan after Taliban bar female workers, reports AP.

IMD issues a fog warning for the next 5 days; dense to very dense fog conditions are likely to prevail in many pockets of Punjab in the next two days: IMD.

Statements of 14 people have been recorded so far in connection with the actor Tunisha Sharma death case, say Waliv police.

Actor Tunisha Sharma's last rites will be performed on December 27 in Mira road area, says her relative Pawan Sharma.

Shimla: BJP delegation meets Governor

CM Bhupesh Baghel says Chhattisgarh govt has submitted reply to queries raised by Governor Anusuiya Uikey on two amendment bills to hike overall reservation to 76 per cent in state.

Punjab police arrest 2 drug cartel kingpins engaged in drug trafficking for 3 years

40-year-old woman dies in Bengaluru after jumping from 19th floor

A 40-year-old woman, Charisma Singh, died after jumping from the 19th floor of Purva highland apartment, Talaghattapura. She was suffering from depression. Deceased's body is being taken to hospital. Prima facie, it appears to be a case of suicide: DCP South Bengaluru

Gujarat Home Minister Harsh Sanghavi holds meeting with Surat Police officials regarding the murder of a factory owner and two others.

J&K has become 'tourism capital' from early 'terrorism capital' due to Modi govt's initiatives, says BJP leader

Jammu and Kashmir has now become 'tourism capital' from earlier 'terrorism capital' due to initiatives taken by Modi govt, says BJP leader Tarun Chugh, hits out at Abdullahs, Muftis and Nehru-Gandhi families for 'looting' Union Territory.

PM addresses studies from TATA Hospital in 'Mann ki Baat'

PM addressed studies from TATA Hospital in 'Mann ki Baat'. One study was about testing yoga against conventional exercises for breast cancer patients. We found a remarkable improvement in lives of patients who practiced yoga: Dr RA Badwe, Director of TATA Memorial Centre.

As of now, the investigation is under way. Accused Sheezan's & deceased's phones have been seized. There's no angle of any other affair, blackmailing or 'Love Jihad' as of now: Chandrakant Jadhav, ACP, Mumbai police

Tunisha Sharma's post-mortem report specifies cause of death as hanging

"Tunisha Sharma used to work as an actress in a TV show. Tunisha Sharma & Sheezan Khan had a love affair. They had a breakup 15 days ago after which Tunisha committed suicide on the sets of her show," saidChandrakant Jadhav, ACP, Mumbai police.

"Tunisha's mother filed a complaint, accused Sheezan was arrested and was produced in court where he was sent to 4-day judicial custody. The post-mortem report clearly specifies the cause of death of Tunisha as hanging," he added.

Former Himachal Pradesh CM Jai Ram Thakur named leader of BJP legislative party

Tunisha Sharma's co-star sent to 4-day custody in her 'suicide' case

Tunisha Sharma's co-star & accused Sheezan Khan sent to 4-day police custody by Vasai court in Mumbai. (ANI)

Separation from co-star Sheezan suspected to be reason behind Tunisha's 'suicide'. (ANI)

Allegations against him are baseless, says Sheezan Khan's advocate

"Whatever has happened, police and court are working. He (Sheezan Khan) has been produced in court. Allegations against him are baseless,"Sharad Rai, Sheezan Khan's advocate, Mumbai said. (ANI)

The Customs department has found abandoned 815 grams of gold worth Rs 40 lakh in the washroom of an Air India flight which landed at Kochi airport from Dubai. (ANI)

Tunisha Sharma's co-star Sheezan Khan produced in Vasai court in Mumbai

PM Modi notes Covid cases rising in many countries, asks people to take precautions to remain safe

Tunisha Sharma's co-actorParth Zutshi said,"The police called me to ask about what was going on at the set of the show. I came to know she attempted suicide. We could see that she was a little worried though I can't comment on her internal matters." (ANI)

Sheezan Khan taken to court from Waliv police station in Tunisha Sharma's death case

"Former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee took India to newer heights in every sector including education, foreign policy and the field of infrastructure," saidPM Modi in 'Mann Ki Baat'

"The year 2022 was wonderful, India completed 75 years of Independence while 'Amrit Kaal' began. India progressed rapidly & became the world's fifth-largest economy," saidPM Modi in 'Mann Ki Baat'

PM Modi addresses nation on this year's last 'Mann Ki Baat' episode

PM Modi pays tributes to Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his 98th birth anniversary

We stand ready to work with India for steady and sound growth of China-India relations: China Foreign Minister

"China and India have maintained communication through diplomatic and military-to-military channels, and both countries are committed to upholding stability in border areas," said China Foreign Minister Wang Yi.

"We stand ready to work with India in the direction toward steady and sound growth of China-India relations," he added.

(ANI)

Visibility reduces as a layer of fog grips Delhi this morning

Section 144 in Surathkal, Bajpe, Kavoor and Panambur in Mangaluru after two stabbed a man to death

"On Saturday night, two unidentified miscreants stabbed a man to death at Katippalla in the outskirts of Mangaluru. The deceased was identified as Jaleel and was stabbed while standing in front of his shop. The reason behind the incident is yet to be known,"Mangaluru CP said, as per ANI.

Section 144 of CrPC has been imposedin Surathkal, Bajpe, Kavoor and Panambur PS limit in Mangaluru from 6 am on December 25 to 6 amon December 27 in order to prevent any untoward incidents in wake of a murder incident. The sale of liquor was also banned till 10 am on December 27.

PM Narendra Modi extends greetings on the occasion of Christmas

Kurds, anti-racism groups gather after deadly Paris shooting

Members of France's Kurdish community and anti-racism activists joined together in mourning and anger on Saturday in Paris after three people were killed at a Kurdish cultural center in an attack that prosecutors say was racially motivated.

The shooting in a bustling neighborhood of central Paris also wounded three people, and stirred up concerns about hate crimes against minority groups at a time when far-right voices have gained prominence in France and around Europe in recent years. - AP.

Pele's family gather at his hospital bedside on Christmas Eve

Family members visited the legendary Pele on Saturday at the Sao Paulo hospital where he is suffering from worsening cancer as well as kidney and heart problems, according to a social media post by his daughter.

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Multiple events in UP on former PM Vajpayee's birth anniversary

The Uttar Pradesh government will host multiple events to mark the birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee on Sunday.

Kavi Sammelans, plays and debates will be held across the state to celebrate Vajpayee's life, who was himself a prolific poet.

A week-long campaign to provide tap water connections to every household in the state will also be carried out from December 25-31. - IANS.