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An order issued by the counterterrorism division of MHA said: «In exercise of the powers conferred by section 11 of the National Investigation Agency Act, 2008, the central government, in consultation with the chief justice of the High Court of Manipur, hereby, designates the court of district and sessions judge, Imphal East, and the court of district and sessions judge, Imphal West, as NIA special court-I and NIA special court-II, respectively, in Manipur for the trial of the scheduled offences investigated by the National Investigation Agency.» Due to the absence of a designated court, the Supreme Court had recently allowed the NIA request to transfer eight criminal cases from Imphal court to Assam. The court observed, «The prevailing conditions in Manipur are not conducive for ensuring a free and fair trial.»

In her Instagram post, Shilpa shared a motivational caption, “It’s Monday, I’m Happy, I’m Blessed, and I’m going to do Amazing this week,” inspiring her followers to prioritize fitness. This post, along with her stunning workout look, has gone viral, with fans praising her dedication and discipline.

Spring Onion Revolt. South Korean President Yoon Suk-Yeol’s crisis crystallised after a recent supermarket appearance where he said the price of 875 won for a bunch of spring onions was reasonable. Koreans noted this was a just temporary discount at that supermarket spurred by subsidies. The real market price was between 3,000 and 4,000 won. Yoon appeared out of touch and duplicitous. Protestors waved spring onions, their long green leaves a vivid rebuke to the president. His party lost its parliamentary majority, precipitating a political confrontation in which the president declared martial law on December 3. Six hours later, massive protests and a parliamentary vote forced Yoon into a humiliating reversal. The vegetables most associated with Korean cuisine are cabbages, used for their iconic fermented kimchi, or medicinal plants like ginseng and mugwort. But spring onions are valued too, their mild pungency and green freshness putting them in both herb and vegetable categories. They are fermented into pa-kimchi and fried in pajeon pancakes.

The air quality of Delhi observed an improvement after several parts of the national capital witnessed light rain on Sunday evening, as a western disturbance persisted over central Pakistan and its surrounding areas. Various parts of Delhi, including Kota House, Akbar Road, and Pandara Park received light rain. In its latest forecast on Sunday, the IMD also predicted a cold wave across most of Northern India beginning December 9.

Oil prices were mixed in early Asia trade on Monday as concerns over weak Chinese demand were offset by rising tensions in the Middle East following the rebel overthrow of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. Brent crude futures fell by 1 cent to $71.11 per barrel by 1117 GMT. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures rose by 1 cent to $67.21 per barrel.

Central banks on four continents will make a final flurry of changes to borrowing costs in the coming week, before Donald Trump's return to the White House raises the prospect of global trade turmoil. By the time policymakers from Australia, Canada, Brazil and the euro zone convene for their first scheduled meetings of 2025, the US president-elect will have taken office, and a potential wave of tariffs could be closer to reality. The impending change in America will help cement a particularly unsynchronized phase in monetary policy, as various economies contend with different inflation risks.

cold wave starting December 9. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has confirmed that temperatures will drop across the region, with Delhi’s minimum temperature expected to fall to around 3°C by December 10, down from its current 7°C. According to IMD scientist Naresh Kumar, temperatures in Delhi-NCR will start to decrease after December 9. "Western disturbance persists over central Pakistan and its surrounding areas… Light to moderate rain is expected in the Himalayas today and tomorrow. Light rain is expected in Punjab, Haryana, and Delhi," Kumar told ANI.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. India’s public broadcaster Prasar Bharati is shaping its new streaming platform, WAVES, as a destination for family-focused content across genres like sports, culture, general entertainment, and education, its top official said. The platform, launched in November, will offer free access to shows from its linear TV channels, alongside select curated premium content from collaborations with streaming platforms like Lionsgate and Eros.

Speaking to ANI, Kaur said, «All the demands of the farmers are related to the central government, not the state government.» Farmers from Punjab have launched a fresh wave of protests at Sambhu border demanding compensation and a legal guarantee for the Minimum Support Price (MSP).

Deepika Padukone made a special appearance at singer Diljit Dosanjh's concert in Bengaluru. This marked her first public outing since the birth of her daughter, Dua Padukone Singh. Videos capturing Deepika joining Diljit on stage quickly went viral on social media. In one clip shared on Instagram, the crowd erupted with excitement as Deepika walked onto the stage. She greeted the audience with waves, bowed her head, and folded her hands in a gesture of gratitude. She then embraced Diljit and danced briefly with him, adding to the electrifying atmosphere.

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The rhythmic sound of waves lapping against the shore — no matter the traffic noise — adds to the sensory symphony. It's a melody that soothes the soul, making life extra-ordinary. In these minutes, especially short otherwise in December, time seems to stand still. The chaos of the world fades, leaving only the mirror of the waters and the quiet fire of the sun descending into its embrace. It's a sight that evokes both humility and awe. Here, one is reminded of life's simple pleasures, the beauty that exists without cost or effort.

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Bangladesh organised a rally at the White house demanding release of Chinmaya Das and protection for Hindus of Bangladesh. «Bangladesh's interim government has an absolute obligation to protect its Hindu minority and meaningfully address the protests of thousands of minority Hindus in outcry over the recent wave of attacks and harassment,» Congressman Brad Sherman said in a statement. «With the calls for an investigation from the Bangladesh Hindu Buddhist Christian Unity Council and the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk for killings and other rights violations during the violent unrest leading up to and after the fall of Bangladesh's former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, the current administration must demonstrate leadership in eliminating acts of violence against the Hindu community,» Sherman said.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. The Indian economy is in the midst of a cyclical slowdown. The government statistics office reported last week that economic growth had declined for a third quarter in a row.

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In an update today (3 December), the ONS stated that its sample size of individual responses had reached 42,398 from July to September 2024, up from 29,220 for the same period last year. UK's national statistics agency added it expects the dataset to further increase in size in coming periods but warned of «more instability in LFS estimates» since «the changes take time to progress through waves of data collection into outputs». Last month, Meg Hillier, chair of the Treasury Committee, wrote a public letter to the UK Statistics Authority raising concerns about the accuracy of the ONS ...

wheat and rapeseed. India is expected to experience above-normal minimum and maximum temperatures from December to February, with fewer «cold wave days expected», the India Meteorological Department said in a statement. Winter-sown crops such as wheat, rapeseed, and chickpea are planted from October to December and need cold weather during their growth and maturity stages for optimal yields.

“Moana 2” brought in a tidal wave of moviegoers over the Thanksgiving Day weekend with $221 million in ticket sales