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    President-elect Trump transfers close to $4 billion worth Trump Media shares to trust

    Shares of Trump Media and Technology Group slid in midday trading Friday after President-elect Donald Trump transferred all of his shares into a revocable trust, according to a regulatory filing. Washington: Shares of Trump Media and Technology Group slid in midday trading Friday after President-elect Donald Trump transferred all of his shares into a revocable trust, according to a regulatory filing. Trump transferred all of his nearly 115 million shares — worth around USD 4 billion on paper — in the parent company of social networking site Truth Social as a “bona fide gift” to the Donald J. Trump Revocable Trust, the Securities and Exchange Commission filing on Thursday said. Trump’s shares amount to more than half of the company’s stock. It’s not clear why Trump transferred the stock. Donald Trump Jr. is the sole trustee and has sole voting and investment power over all securities owned by the trust. Trump…
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    At least 2 dead and 60 hurt after car drives into German Christmas market in suspected attack

    The suspected attack in Magdeburg, a city of about 240,000 people that is west of Berlin and is the state capital of Saxony-Anhalt, came eight years after an Islamic extremist drove a truck into crowded Christmas market in the German capital, killing 13 people and injuring many others Magdeburg (Germany): A car plowed into a busy outdoor Christmas market in the eastern German city of Magdeburg on Friday, killing at least two people and injuring at least 60 others in what authorities suspect was an attack. The driver of the car was arrested shortly after the car barrelled into the market at around 7 pm, when it was busy with holiday shoppers looking forward to the weekend. The suspect is a 50-year-old Saudi doctor who first came to Germany in 2006, Saxony-Anhalt’s interior minister, Tamara Zieschang, said at a news conference. “As things stand, he is a lone perpetrator, so that…
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    Eight convicted in France teacher beheading case

    At the time of the attack, there were protests in many Muslim countries and calls online for violence targeting France and the satirical French newspaper Charlie Hebdo. Paris: France’s anti-terrorism court on Friday convicted eight people of involvement in the beheading of teacher Samuel Paty outside his school near Paris four years ago, a horrific death that shocked the country. Paty, 47, was killed by an Islamic extremist outside his school on October 16, 2020, days after showing his class cartoons of the Prophet Muhammad during a debate on free expression. The assailant, an 18-year-old Russian of Chechen origin, was shot to death by police. Those who have been on trial on terrorism charges at a special court in Paris since the end of November were accused, in some cases, of providing assistance to the perpetrator and, in others, of organising a hate campaign online before the murder took place. The…
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    Mild earthquake jolts Nepal, no damage or loss of lives reported

    The tremor, which occurred at 3:59 am Indian Standard Time (IST), was registered at a depth of 10 kilometres beneath the Earth’s surface New Delhi: A mild earthquake, measuring 4.8 on the Richter scale, struck Nepal in the early hours of Saturday, as confirmed by the National Centre for Seismology (NCS). The tremor, which occurred at 3:59 am Indian Standard Time (IST), was registered at a depth of 10 kilometres beneath the Earth’s surface. According to NCS, the earthquake’s epicentre was pinpointed at Latitude 29.17° N and Longitude 81.59° E, a region known for its susceptibility to seismic activity. So far, there have been no reports of casualties or significant structural damage. Local authorities, however, remain on alert and are closely monitoring the situation. The National Centre for Seismology shared details of the quake on social media platform X, stating, “Earthquake of Magnitude: 4.8, Date: 21/12/2024, Time: 03:59:03 IST, Lat: 29.17° N, Long: 81.59°…
    International

    Trudeau’s future hangs in balance as key ally vows to topple government

    New Democratic Party leader Jagmeet Singh, a key ally, says he will introduce a motion to topple the minority Liberal government Toronto: The future of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau‘s leadership appeared increasingly uncertain after New Democratic Party (NDP) leader Jagmeet Singh, a key ally, said he would introduce a motion to topple the minority Liberal government. Singh, whose party has been helping keep Trudeau in office, announced in an open letter posted on social media that he would declare a loss of confidence in the Trudeau-led Liberal government next year, a move that would trigger an early election if other opposition parties support his move. Canada’s next election must be held on or before October. Singh is the last of Canada’s three main opposition parties to turn on Trudeau. In his letter, Singh said the Liberals were undeserving of “another chance.” “That’s why the NDP will vote to bring this government…
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    US Universities urge international students to return before Trump’s 2025 inauguration amid travel ban fears

    Universities such as Harvard, Brown, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Johns Hopkins University, and the University of Southern California issued advisories to foreign students as some begin their classes after the Presidential inauguration on January 20, 2025. Hyderabad: Several US universities advised its international students, including Indians, on winter break to return to the US before the President-elect Donald Trump takes over office on January 20, 2025. The move comes amid growing concerns over travel restrictions and a plan of mass deportation by the new US government. The universities including Harvard and Brown, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Johns Hopkins University and University of Southern California issued the advisory to foreign students as some of them commence classes after the Presidential inauguration day on January 20, 2025. In one such advisory, the University of Massachusetts Amherst strongly recommended its international community, including students, scholars, faculty and staff, to return to the US…
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    Retired Cricketer Ashwin’s wife pens heartfelt tribute after his sudden retirement

    Dear Ashwin, from not knowing how to put a kit bag together to following you to stadiums all over the world, rooting for you, watching you and learning from you, it has been an absolute pleasure Chennai: India’s ace spinner Ravichandran Ashwin’s wife Prithi Narayanan has penned a heartfelt tribute for her husband following his recent retirement from the game, saying “it is time to set the burden of being you down” and embrace life beyond the game. Ashwin made a surprise announcement of his retirement after the drawn third Test at Brisbane. The veteran cricketer picked up just one wicket during the tour, including the 10-wicket loss at Adelaide. The 38-year-old retired with a stellar record of 537 Test wickets at an average of 24, in addition to scoring 3,503 runs, including six centuries. He also claimed 156 wickets in ODIs and 72 in T20Is. Describing her tribute as a…
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    Karnataka HC asks NLSIU to grant 0.5% reservation to transgenders

    Also asks NLSIU to approach the Centre and the State government for appropriate grants to cover the financial aid Bengaluru: The Karnataka High Court directed the National Law School of India University (NLSIU) to provide 0.5 per cent interim quota to the transgenders in admissions and fee waiver till the varsity formulates a policy on reservation for such applicants. The Bench, headed by Justice Ravi V Hosmani, also asked NLSIU to approach the Centre and the State government for appropriate grants to cover the financial aid. The court took note of the one per cent reservation provided for transgenders in employment by State government to prescribe 0.5 per cent quota for the community. The court direction was based on a petition filed by Mugil Anbu Vasantha.
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    Virat Kohli’s pub in Bengaluru ‘violates’ fire safety rules, gets notice

    The restaurant, located on the sixth floor of Ratnam’s Complex, has been reported to be functioning without a no objection certificate from the Fire Department Bengaluru: Civic body Bengaluru Bruhat Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) has issued a notice to cricketer Virat Kohli‘s pub ‘One8 Commune’ over alleged fire safety violations. The restaurant, located on the sixth floor of Ratnam’s Complex on upscale MG Road near the Chinnaswamy International Cricket Stadium, has been reported to be functioning without a no objection certificate from the Fire Department. Earlier, a notice was issued on November 29 on the complaint of social activists HM Venkatesh and Kunigal Narasimhamurthy. However, no reply has been received to date. Now, the BBMP has been given a seven-day deadline, and if clarification is missed this time too, legal action will be initiated against the said pub, the notice issued by the Health Officer of Shanthinagar Division of the BBMP said. Complainant Venkatesh…
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    Ferry-Navy craft crash: Body of missing boy found off Mumbai coast; toll rises to 15

    Naval boats have found the body of Johan Mohammad Nisar Ahmed Pathan, taking the toll in the December 18 tragedy to 15. The Navy has launched a probe into one of the deadliest crashes in the city’s harbour area. Mumbai: The body of a seven-year-old boy missing in the ferry-Navy craft crash off the Mumbai coast was recovered on Saturday morning after a three-day-long search operation, an official said. Naval boats have found the body of Johan Mohammad Nisar Ahmed Pathan, taking the toll in the December 18 tragedy to 15. The Navy has launched a probe into one of the deadliest crashes in the city’s harbour area. A naval helicopter and boats of the Navy and Coast Guard were deployed to look for the missing passengers as part of the SAR operation, the official said. Of the 113 persons on board both the vessels, 15 have died and 98, including…

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      Bengaluru: Six killed as container truck overturns on car near Neelamangala

      Six killed as a truck overturned and fell on a car near Neelamangala on Bengaluru outskirts Bengaluru, Dec 21 (PTI) Six people were killed when a container truck overturned on their car at Nelamangala on Saturday, police said. The incident occurred near Talekere on Bengaluru outskirts, they said. The truck carrying a large cargo container overturned on the car in which the six people were seated. Due to the accident, vehicular traffic was badly hit on National Highway 48.

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      Arrest warrant against former cricketer Robin Uttappa in EPF deposits fraud case

      The address mentioned in the arrest warrant issued by the Regional Provident Fund Commissioner is an old one and the concerned person does not stay at this address anymore. O Bengaluru, Dec 21 (PTI) An arrest warrant has been issued against former India cricketer Robin Uttappa in connection with alleged fraud related to Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) deposits, officials said on Saturday. The warrant of arrest issued by Shadakshara Gopala Reddy, Regional Provident Fund Commissioner – II and Recovery Officer, K R Puram stated that Rs 23,36,602 is to be recovered from Uthappa, the defaulter. The former cricketer is the director of Centauries Lifestyle Brands Pvt Ltd, Indiranagar. In his order to the Station House Office of Pulakeshinagar Police Station,…

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      Telangana: Telugu exemption for non-Telugu students extended

      School Education director EV Narasimha Reddy issued proceedings extending the exemption period for teaching and learning Telugu as a compulsory subject for certain classes. Hyderabad: In a major relief to non-Telugu speaking students, the School Education department exempted them from studying Telugu as a compulsory subject. This is applicable to Classes IX and X students in the current academic year and Class X students in the next academic year 2025-26. School Education director EV Narasimha Reddy issued proceedings extending the exemption period for teaching and learning Telugu as a compulsory subject for school students. However, as per the proceedings, all schools affiliated to State board, CBSE, ICSE, IB or other boards must implement the compulsory Telugu subject for Classes I…

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      KTR bats for farmers input assistance without restrictions

      The BRS government had offered 4.5 lakh podu pattas to tribal and other community farmers. These farmers cultivate only one crop in a year due water availability and if restrictions were imposed in extending assistance to them under Rythu Bandhu or the new Rythu Bharosa, it would be detrimental to them, he stressed. Hyderabad: Reminding that KCR government had extended Rythu Bandu assistance to all farmers, without considering IT payments and other factors, BRS Working president KT Rama Rao said there were apprehensions among the farmers that restrictions could be imposed on extending the input subsidy under the scheme. The BRS government had offered 4.5 lakh podu pattas to tribal and other community farmers. These farmers cultivate only one crop in a…

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      One kilo of MDMA seized by Anti-Narcotics Bureau in Sangareddy

      The drug peddlers were allegedly sourcing drugs regularly from Nigerian suppliers in Mumbai. The accused, identified as Mohammad Salim Abdul (30) and Mukesh Dubey, both residents of Mumbai, were apprehended, while another peddler, Rayees Riyaz Shaikh, remains at large. The duo was reportedly en route to Hyderabad to sell the drugs to Shaik Amer, a resident of Balanagar in Hyderabad. Sangareddy: The Telangana Anti Narcotics Bureau (TGANB) nabbed two ganja peddlers and seized one kilogram of MDMA from them at Isnapur on NH-65. The drug peddlers reportedly were purchasing the drug regularly from Nigerian suppliers in Mumbai. The accused were Mohammad Salim Abdul (30) and Mukesh Dubey, residents of Mumbai. Another peddler, Rayees Riyaz Shaikh was absconding. The duo was reportedly…

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    • 21 December
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      Man drowns in lake while fishing in Medak

      Gangakolla Gurupadam, aged 30, went missing on Friday night. When he did not return home, his wife, Radha, began searching for him around the village on Saturday morning. Tragically, his body was discovered floating in the lake. Local residents informed Radha that they had seen him fishing at the lake on Friday evening. Medak: A man, who went fishing in a local lake, drowned in the lake at Chennepally in Chinna Shankarampet mandal. He was Gangakolla Gurupadam (30). As he failed to return home on Friday night, Gurupadam’s wife Radha searched for him in the village on Saturday morning. His body was found floating in the lake. The locals informed Radha they saw him fishing at the lake on Friday evening.…

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    • 20 December
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      AP: Leopard dies after falling in trap set up for wild pigs in Krishna district

      Following the incident, villagers demanded the authorities to take all necessary steps to protect them from wild animals Vijayawada: A leopard was found dead in a village in Andhra Pradesh‘s Krishna district after being caught in a trap set up for wild pigs to protect crops. The incident occurred in Metlapalli village of Gannavaram mandal in Krishna district, near Vijayawada. A farmer had first spotted the leopard’s movements over a month ago. However, his fellow farmers dismissed it as a misunderstanding. The leopard was caught in a trap set up for wild pigs to protect crops. The animal succumbed to its injuries. After getting the information, police and forest officials reached the village and began an investigation. They suspect the leopard was caught…

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      Zakir Hussain laid to rest in San Francisco, Sivamani pays musical tribute

      Hundreds of his admirers gather at Hussain’s funeral to pay their last respects New York: Zakir Hussain was laid to rest on Thursday at a San Francisco cemetery as renowned percussionist A Sivamani and other artistes performed on their drums at a little distance away in a tribute to the tabla maestro. Hussain, one of the world’s most accomplished percussionists, died at a San Francisco hospital on Monday due to complications arising from idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, a lung disease. He was 73. He was laid to rest at the Fernwood cemetery in San Francisco on Thursday. Hundreds of his admirers gathered at Hussain’s funeral to pay their last respects. Sivamani and several other musicians played drums at a little distance away to pay him…

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      Pakistan’s ballistic missile programme emerging threat to US: White House

      Washington: Asserting that Pakistan developing sophisticated missile technology will give it the capability to strike targets well beyond South Asia, including in the US, a top White House official said on Thursday that the Asian country’s actions are an emerging threat to the United States. Such a remark by the top White House official comes […] Washington: Asserting that Pakistan developing sophisticated missile technology will give it the capability to strike targets well beyond South Asia, including in the US, a top White House official said on Thursday that the Asian country’s actions are an emerging threat to the United States. Such a remark by the top White House official comes a day after the US slapped sanctions on four Pakistani…

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      Here’s a look at major conflicts, some ongoing, across the globe in 2024

      Global conflicts have surged over the past five years, reaching nearly 200,000 incidents in 2024, according to the Armed Conflict Location & Event Data (ACLED). In 2024 alone, at least 233,000 people have been killed, with one in eight people affected by conflict. Palestine is now the most dangerous region, while Ukraine remains the deadliest ongoing conflict. Hyderabad: Global conflicts have doubled in the past five years to nearly 2,00,000 in 2024, according to the Armed Conflict Location & Event Data (ACLED), an independent international non-profit organisation. • At least 2,33,000 people have been killed in 2024• 1 in 8 people exposed to conflict• Palestine is the most dangerous and violent place in the world. Ukraine remains the deadliest conflict• Over…

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