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Donald Trump has once again captured the spotlight, being named Time Magazine’s Person of the Year for 2024, marking the second time he has received this honor. The magazine recognizes Trump for orchestrating a remarkable political comeback and redefining the American presidency. Following the news, Trump shared a meme on social media illustrating «how it started» versus «how it's going,» which quickly went viral, drawing reactions from various figures, including tech billionaire Elon Musk. In the post, Trump showcased his journey in politics with captions reading «how it started» and «how it's going.» The meme humorously contrasts his earlier political challenges with his recent successes. This visual representation has resonated with many, capturing the essence of his dramatic political journey.

US Vice President Kamala Harris hugely hosted a holiday brunch at her residence named the Naval Observatory for friends, family and her supporters just ahead of the Kennedy Center honors, reported News Nation. According to News Nation, though, however the absence of US President Joe Biden sparked a widespread speculation while eminent sources suggested that he and his wife First Lady Jill Biden were not even invited. During the ongoing holiday brunch event, US Vice President Harris engaged with all the attendees and actually delivered her usual motivational remarks but avoided all sorts of questions regarding the whereabouts of the US President Joe Biden. Also Read: Why did Time magazine fact check its own Person of the Year, Donald Trump; here's the reason

Jyotiraditya Scindia on Saturday said the Department of Posts is going through a business process restructuring exercise to transition to a digital platform as he asserted that Dak Sewa is Jan Sewa (postal service is public service). Speaking on the occasion of the 50th Foundation Day of Indian Post & Telecommunication Accounts and Finance Service, the minister said the shift is particularly relevant in the context of e-commerce growth, positioning the department to lead in this emerging business avenue. «Our department is going to go digital. Our department is going through a business process restructuring exercise, where we will transform ourselves in the days to come into a logistics corporation, where we must become the leaders in the world, with a new business avenue that is growing in terms of e-commerce,» he said. He noted that the Department of Posts today is the largest distribution network across the world, with 1,64,000 post offices.

He articulated the disturbing accusation in a widely circulated series of tweets and a critical article that has gained significant attention online. Turley, who teaches law at George Washington University, referred to the fabricated accusations as “chilling.” “It fabricated a claim suggesting I was on the faculty at an institution where I have never been, asserted I took a trip I never undertook, and reported an allegation that was entirely false,” he remarked to The Post. “It’s deeply ironic, given that I have been discussing the threats AI poses to free speech.”

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Friday described the Constitution of India as not only the longest but also the most remarkable and beautiful in the world. Speaking in Lok Sabha during the discussion on the 75th anniversary of the adoption of the Constitution of India, Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju said, «I come from such a region where I have seen airplane first and cars later because it was only after I became an MP that the roads for cars were built. When Prime Minister Modi gave me the opportunity to sit in the place where Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar had sat. When I became the law minister of this country. Before assuming the post of Law Minister, I first tried to understand what Baba Saheb Ambedkar wanted and what all things and thoughts were in his mind that he could not do. Our Constitution is not only the largest Constitution in the world but also the most beautiful in the world.» Rijiju claimed that BR Ambedkar's ideas and writings were misinterpreted after his death, noting that Baba Saheb had renounced Hinduism, but he was never hostile towards it.

Pushpa 2: The Rule, which premiered on Thursday, December 5, has astonished audiences by emerging as an unstoppable force at the box office. After just eight days in theaters, it has shattered numerous records by a substantial margin. Released in five languages, the movie’s Hindi version surprisingly outperformed its original Telugu release. In its first week, Pushpa 2 raked in an impressive Rs 725.8 crore. On its second Friday, the film collected Rs 36.25 crore across all languages, with the Hindi version contributing Rs 27 crore and the Telugu version adding Rs 7.5 crore, as per Sacnilk reports. Having already surpassed the Rs 1,000 crore mark in worldwide earnings, the next goal for the film is to achieve the same milestone within India. Remarkably, Pushpa 2 surpassed the lifetime collections of Kalki 2898 AD in just seven days and overtook Shah Rukh Khan's Jawan within a week of release. The film’s box office momentum remains strong despite external controversies. On December 4, a tragic stampede at a theater in Hyderabad during the premiere resulted in the death of a 39-year-old woman and injuries to her son. Following this incident, the woman’s husband filed an FIR, leading to the arrest of Allu Arjun on Friday by Hyderabad police. However, Pushpa 2 continues its successful run, unaffected by the incident or Arjun’s brief detention.

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U.S. president-elect Donald Trump was asked about Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s recent warning that the province could cut off energy exports to about 1.5 million Americans if Trump lays threatened tariffs on Canada next month, saying Thursday it was “fine.”

Manickam Tagore on Friday wrote to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and urged him to expunge the remarks made by BJP MP Nishikant Dubey over Congress leaders in the Lower House, terming them «derogatory» and «disparaging.» The Congress MP said that the remarks made by Nishikant Dubey during Zero Hour on December 12 were utterly 'disparaging and derogatory.' He claimed that the content of almost the entire matter raised by Dubey was unacceptable and also in gross violation of the provisions of Rule 352 of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in Lok Sabha.

Sarwan Singh Pandher appealed to the residents of Punjab and Haryana to reach the Khanauri and Shambhu border in large numbers as the farmers' protest completed ten months. Speaking to ANI, Pandher said «I appeal to the residents of Punjab and Haryana to reach the Khanauri and Shambhu border in large numbers as our protest has completed 10 months. The government agencies are trying to create a confusion among people and are spreading among the people that the protest cannot be won. Haryana MP Ram Chander Jangra is making irresponsible statements on the protest and I urge the BJP President JP Nadda to expel him from the party or take action against him and he should apologise for his remarks made… » Further, the farmer leader said that their movement is for the people of India and that the BJP could not make the farmers protest fail.

A senior official in Canada’s most populous province says that Ontario could bar American-made alcohol and restrict electricity to three U.S. states if President-elect Donald Trump imposes sweeping tariffs on all Canadian products

Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh made history on Thursday by becoming the youngest world chess champion at just 18 years old. In a gripping final showdown, Gukesh defeated reigning champion Ding Liren of China in the 14th and deciding game to clinch the title. The match kept chess fans worldwide on edge, with Gukesh securing 7.5 points to Liren’s 6.5 after a dramatic victory in the final classical time control game. Along with the prestigious title, Gukesh will receive a prize fund of $2.5 million. But did you know that this young champion has two Rajinikanth connections?

Vinod Kambli has been grabbing the headlines for his deteriorating health conditions. Now, he has recently opened up about his health struggles and financial challenges, revealing the vital role played by his childhood friend Sachin Tendulkar. Tendulkar provided financial assistance to Kambli during two critical surgeries following a heart attack in 2013. Kambli underwent the procedures at Lilavati Hospital in Mumbai and expressed deep gratitude for Tendulkar’s unwavering support during that difficult period. Reflecting on his recent health issues, Kambli opened up about it in an interview with Vickey Lalwani. He shared that he faced a medical emergency about a month ago, requiring hospitalization at three different facilities. He described the incident as a sudden collapse at home, where his son and daughter had to assist him. His wife, Andrea, took him to the hospital multiple times, ensuring he received the necessary care. He credited her for her dedication and encouragement. Kambli emphasized that he is now doing better and continues to focus on his health. Addressing past speculation about health problems linked to alcohol addiction, Kambli clarified that he had quit drinking and smoking months before his collapse. He recounted an incident where he suddenly fainted while driving, leading to an emergency trip to the hospital. He also noted that surviving two heart attacks has reinforced his determination to prioritize his health, with his wife standing by him through these challenges.

Ding Liren. The 18-year-old's victory, which sealed his triumph in the final game, has set a new milestone in the chess world. «I am just living my dream,» Gukesh said humbly after his remarkable win.

Bombay High Court has held that not letting a child meet her mother amounts to 'cruelty' under the Indian Penal Code, and refused to quash a First Information Report registered against the in-laws of a Jalna-based woman. A bench of Justices Vibha Kankanwadi and Rohit Joshi at Aurangabad noted in its order of December 11 that the woman's daughter, only four years old, is being kept away from her despite a lower court's order. «Keeping a young child of four years away from her mother also amounts to mental harassment, amounting to cruelty in as much as it would certainly cause grave injury to the mental health of the mother,» the HC said. Such behaviour by in-laws amounts to 'cruelty' as defined under section 498-A of the IPC, the court added. «The mental harassment is continuing from day to day till date. It is a continuing wrong,» the bench observed. It would not quash the FIR as this was not a fit case for the court to interfere, it added. The woman's father-in-law, mother-in-law and sister-in-law had sought quashing of the 2022 FIR registered against them in Jalna district of Maharashtra for alleged cruelty, harassment and criminal intimidation.

Benny Blanco. The multi-talented singer, actress, and entrepreneur behind Rare Beauty joyfully shared the wonderful news with her followers on Instagram, posting images of her engagement ring with the caption, «Forever starts now...» At 32 years old, Gomez made her relationship with music producer Blanco public in December 2023, though they had been speculated to be an item since June of the previous year. The couple had collaborated professionally on Gomez's 2023 track 'Single Soon' and her 2019 song 'I Can’t Get Enough.' It's been a remarkable year for Gomez, marked by tremendous success in film, television, and now in her personal life. Earlier this year, she earned a shared best actress award at the Cannes Film Festival for her role in Emilia Perez alongside her co-stars Karla Sofía Gascón, Adriana Paz, and Zoe Saldaña. Additionally, Gomez received an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series for her performance in Hulu's Only Murders in the Building. This week, she also garnered two Golden Globe nominations, one for Emilia Perez and another for Only Murders in the Building.

Eras Tour’ by Taylor Swift concluded on December 8 this year in Vancouver located in Canada following a remarkable two year journey across five continents and 149 concerts, reported USA Today. According to USA Today, the tour which eventually grossed an estimated $2.1 billion was hugely celebrated for its elaborate performances and emotional connection with fans. Taylor Swift's choice of Vancouver as the final stop was deliberate as she praised the city's enthusiastic audience for their passionate sing along. As the tour has already wrapped up, speculations regarding the future projects of Taylor Swift are rife. Fans are eagerly anticipating an announcement for a new re-recorded album but still now, none has come. USA Today asserted that instead, Taylor Swift has two albums left to re-release which are named: ‘Reputation (Taylor's Version)’ and ‘Taylor Swift (Taylor's Version)’ with trademarks set to expire in the year 2025 if not utilized commercially.

The Bank of Canada cut its policy rate by 50 basis points to 3.25 per cent on Wednesday, a move widely expected by economists and markets.

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