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Kerala
- 'Unwarranted Intervention Of Kerala Govt': Supreme Court Quashes Re-Appointment Of Kannur University Vice-Chancellor.
- Kerala Varma College polls: SFI candidate wins by 3 votes in recounting, setback for KSU.
- IYC is marred with fake voter ID allegations.
- CPIM leader interrupts the rise of the K-SWIFT bus.
- Supreme Court Stays HC Order Holding That Land Over 25 Cents Can Be Converted By Paying Fee Under Section 27A, Kerala Paddy Land Act.
- Kerala High Court Berates Cyber Bullying Of LGBTQ Community.
- Former IAS Officer Dr Christy Fernandez passed away.
- 7 tourists from Kerala killed in Zojila Pass road accident: Report.
- CPI(M), CPI ask Rahul Gandhi not to contest polls from Kerala again.
- Movie Director Jeo Baby stopped at Farook College.
- C Raghunath quits Congress and joins BJP.
- Cardinal Major Arch Bishop stepped down.
- Wimpy Kid Jeff Kinney comes to Kochi.
- Ariyil Shukoor murder: Kerala HC quashes P Jayarajan's defamation case against IUML's KM Shaji.
- Local body bypolls: UDF sweeps 15 wards, LDF wins 12.
- HC stays Guv Khan's appointment of 4 student reps to the Kerala University Senate.
- SFI shows black flags, posters and banners against the governor.
- The 13-year-old male tiger attacked and killed a youth in Wayanad; the search continues.
- Vandiperiyar Rape & Murder Of Minor Girl: Kerala Court Acquits Sole Accused Citing Lack Of Evidence, Defects In Investigation.
- 'Hadiya Living Freely, Not Under Illegal Detention': Kerala High Court Dismisses Hadiya's Father's Habeas Corpus Petition.
- BJP to take Wayanad seat from coalition partner BDJS.
- Kerala High Court Quashes Devaswom Board Order Permitting Use Of Temple Premises For 'Nava Kerala Sadas'.
- Nava Kerala Sadas was completed successfully in a month and a half amidst protests, use of violence and controversies.
- Senior CPI leader Kanam Rajendran passed away.
- Man-eating tiger caged in Wayanad 10 days after dairy farmer's death.
- Congress leader K Sudhakaran justifies Sangh Parivar's appointments only to retract it later.
- Kerala High Court orders handover of convention centre.
- Ganesh Kumar and Ramachandran Kadanapally MLAs to become Ministers.
- Restrictions imposed on Cochin Carnival on New Year's eve.
India
- Counting for the Mizoram Assembly Elections was postponed to December 4.
- In the much-awaited assembly elections, BJP won in Chhatisgarh, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh; Congress was satisfied with Telangana and ZPM made a surprise in Mizoram.
- DY Chandrachud completes one year as CJI.
- Maratha communities stir for reservation.
- The second phase of Kashi Tamil Sangamam began on December 17
- "Mend Your Ways, Or Else Public Will Oust You": PM Modi Warns Opposition.
- BJP's sole Muslim leader in Rajasthan and rebel won as independent.
- Massive floods were reported in Chennai and parts of Tamil Nadu due to the Cyclone Michaung.
- CM Stalin spoke with PM Modi over the floods.
- 'Teesri Baar Modi Sarkar', 'Baar Baar Modi Sarkar': BJP MPs Raise Slogans in Parliament in PM Narendra Modi's Presence After BJP Wins Hindi Heartland in Assembly Elections.
- ASI submits a report on the Gyanvapi Mosque in Varanasi.
- To Ensure Judges Do Their Duty, One Must Not Merely Protect Them But Also Hold Them To Account: CJI DY Chandrachud.
- Review Cannot Be Disguised Appeal: Madras High Court Dismissed Plea Against Order Upholding Construction Of Mosque Near Temple
- PIL Moved In Allahabad High Court Challenging UP Govt's Order Revising Wages Of Prisoners.
- ‘Leave It To Law Commission Of India’: Delhi High Court Closed Pleas Seeking Uniform Civil Code.
- Supreme Court Questions Tamil Nadu Governor For Referring Bills To President, Says He Can't Do It After Withholding Assent.
- 'No Power Taken Away From State Police': Supreme Court Remarks On Punjab Govt's Plea Against Expansion Of BSF Jurisdiction.
- 'Political Outfits Of Different Hues Entitled To Level Playing Field': Calcutta High Court Allows Public Meeting.
- Mere Delayed Compliance Of Section 52A NDPS Act No Ground For Bail: Delhi High Court.
- Rashtriya Rajput Karni Sena chief shot dead in Jaipur.
- INDIA bloc meetings were held amidst confusion and chaos.
- Election Commission suspends Telangana DGP Anjani Kumar over violation of Model Code of Conduct: Report.
- Meitis and Kukis started talking about a Peace deal.
- 'Shut down all roadside non-veg stalls': Rajasthan BJP MLA after Assembly poll win.
- Parliament Passes Jammu and Kashmir Reservation Bill, J&K Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill.
- Anti-militancy operations focus on forested areas of the Pir Panjal Valley.
- Rajasthan BJP sees massive rebellion in favour of Vasundhara Raje.
- PM Modi asks workers to call him Modi, not Modiji.
- Rajya Sabha passes the Post Office Bill to amend the 125-year-old Indian Post Office Act.
- Four died in an accident while taking a tour of Kashmir.
- K Chandrasekhar Rao was hospitalised after a fall.
- Union ministers attend overseas BJP events while on official trips: Jaishankar
- ZPM leader Lalduhoma takes oath as Mizoram Chief Minister.
- After the Congress' election debacle in 3 states, Rahul Gandhi missed the Winter Session.
- New BJP CMs decided, surprise in all three states.
- Meenakshi Lekhi disowns MEA correction.
- BSP chief Mayawati names her nephew, Akash Anand, as her successor.
- Constitutional Validity Of Order Scrapping J&K Special Status Upheld by the Supreme Court.
- 4th National Lok Adalat Of 2023: 1.17 Crore Cases Resolved.
- CBSE releases dates for Class 10 and 12 Board exams.
- Amit Shah withdraws 3 Bills on criminal laws; introduces new draft legislations.
- Parliament passed the Bill On Appointment Of Chief Election Commissioners and Election Commissioners.
- The three Criminal laws were passed in Parliament and became law.
- Right To Personal Liberty Includes Not Only the Right To Travel Abroad but Also To Possess a Passport: Telangana High Court.
- FBI director visits NIA HQs, highlights need to take partnership to next level to counter-terrorism.
- Supreme Court Refuses To Entertain PIL To Set Up Commission To Resolve Differences Between Ethnic Groups
- Breaking: Delhi High Court Refuses To Grant Divorce To Omar Abdullah From Estranged Wife Payal Abdullah.
- Indian parliament attack occurred from the visitor's gallery where youth unleashed smoke canisters.
- Parliament breach: all accused nabbed, all unemployed; charged under UAPA.
- Lok Sabha secretariat suspends 7 personnel for Parliament security lapse.
- A total of 141 Opposition MPs from both houses of Parliament were suspended.
- Parliament Passes Bill Proposing To Establish Central Tribal University In Telangana.
- Supreme Court Dismisses Bail Plea Of Saumya Chaurasia, Former Chhattisgarh CM's Dy Secretary, In Money Laundering Case.
- BJP to seek explanation from Karnataka MLAs S T Somashekar, Shivaram Hebbar for attending Congress dinner.
- Supreme Court Asks D Roopa IPS To Delete Social Media Posts Against Rohini Sindhuri IAS.
- Delhi Riots: Court Denies Bail To Shahrukh Pathan Who Pointed Gun At Cop.
- Supreme Court(2:1 Majority) Suspends Conviction Of BSP MP Afsal Ansari; Dissenting Judge Says Impact On Electorate Can't Be Considered.
- Karnataka says it won't release the Caste census.
- Parliament Security Breach Conspiracy Planned Since Last Two Years, Accused Wanted To Create Anarchy: Delhi Police To Court.
- Anti-Terror Agency Raids 19 Locations Across 4 States In ISIS Network Case.
- PM Modi is in Varanasi for various inaugurations.
- Law Can't Look Away From Discrimination In Private Spaces: CJI DY Chandrachud.
- Parliament Passes Key Bills Proposing To Extend Women's Reservation To Puducherry, Jammu And Kashmir Assemblies.
- Congress party to start Donate for Desh crowdfunding only to be hijacked by BJP.
- INDIA alliance met in Delhi for the parliamentary session.
- Congress starts for 2024 campaign with a massive rally from Nagpur.
- PM Modi innaugerates Kashi Tamil Sangamam.
- Gyanvapi-Kashi Title Dispute: 'Civil Suits Not Barred By Places Of Worship Act', Allahabad HC Rejects Masjid Committee's Challenge.
- Bombay High Court Grants Bail To Gautam Navlakha In Bhima Koregaon Case.
- 39 people held in crackdown on foreigners illegally settled in Jammu: police.
- CISF set to take over Parliament security.
- Terror strike in J&K’s Rajouri: 4 soldiers killed in ambush.
- IIT Kanpur professor dies of cardiac arrest while giving speech at alumni meet.
- 'We Recall the Noble Teachings of Lord Christ': PM Narendra Modi Extends Greetings to People on Christmas 2023.
- PM holds special Christmas celebrations with Christian leaders.
- CPI-M leader Sitaram Yechury turns down the Ayodhya Ram Temple Invite on behalf of the party.
- Congress announces Bharat Nyaya Yatra from Manipur to Mumbai.
- C Raghjvan leaves Congress for BJP; Major Ravi joins BJP.
- Ram Mandir to have 70 Acre Green Cover.
- Karnataka passes a law to have 60% of the board in Kannada.
- Vigilante groups and Mobs have started to destroy banners and boards of companies and businesses in Bangalore.
- Centre bans Muslim League Jammu Kashmir (Masarat Alam faction) under UAPA.
- India formally asks Pakistan to extradite 26/11 mastermind Hafiz Saeed.
- PM Modi inaugurates Ayodhya Airport and Railway Station.
- Five people missing for six years in Karnataka were found dead at their home.
- Mumbai receives bomb threats for the new year.
World/International
- COP 28 was held in UAE amidst multiple controversies.
- Paul Lynch wins the Booker Prize.
- A suspected bomb blast kills at least 3 Christian worshippers in southern Philippines.
- Mohamed Muizzu’s India-out policy, Turkey makes inroads into Maldives.
- Queens, New York: Four killed including two children in stabbing attack.
- UK to ban foreign care workers from bringing dependents; imposes higher salary threshold for visas but the decision is currently paused.
- The US is refilling its Crude Oil Reserves.
- Representative George Santos was removed from the House through an Impeachment Vote.
- U.S. Charges Four Russians With War Crimes in Ukraine.
- Donald Trump claims he will be a dictator on one day in an interview.
- UNLV shooting: Police say three dead in University of Nevada shooting.
- 4th Republican party debate was held in Mississippi.
- Pearl Harbour anniversary observed.
- UNLV gunman shot dead.
- Hunter Biden faces charges for tax fraud case.
- Tom Suozzi is the candidate for the special election against Rep. George Santos.
- Russian President Vladimir Putin said he will seek re-election.
- Jubilant Agri & Consumer Products CEO Manu Ahuja passes away.
- Hong Kong voters turn their backs on the ‘patriots only’ election with record low turnout.
- Universal Declaration of Human Rights, marked its 75th anniversary.
- FBI chief in India following explosive US assassination plot indictment.
- Pakistan Terror Attack: 23 Killed After Suicide Bombers Storm Security Compound In Dera Ismail Khan.
- Delhi HC allows Nimisha Priya's mother to travel to Yemen.
- A new draft of the deal on fossil fuels was released after hours of wrangling during COP28.
- Emmy-winning actor Andre Braugher died following a brief illness.
- West Africa bloc to negotiate with Niger junta on return to democracy.
- Ex-premier Imran Khan and his aide Shah Mahmood Qureshi were indicted in a cipher case.
- The House approved an annual defense policy bill, authorizing $886 billion in defense spending.
- Kuwait Sheikh Amir Navas Ahmed Al Jabbar Al Sahab passed away,
- Trump in his speech says Immigrants are poisoning the country's blood.
- Mexico shootings: 16 killed after gunmen attack people returning from Christmas party in Guanajuato.
- Italy's Giorgia Meloni says no place for Islam in Europe: 'Distant from our values'.
- EU Launches Formal Probe Into Musk’s X Over Illegal Content.
- Pope authorised same-sex marriages.
- Serbia’s elections held under ‘unjust conditions’, say international observers.
- The ruling alliance under Alexander Vucic wins the election.
- Russia conducted its biggest-ever airstrike on Ukraine.
- Earthquake strikes China, this time with a magnitude of 5.5 in the Xinjiang region.
- A volcano erupts on the islands of Iceland.
- British people have changed their stance on Brexit and several other issues.
- The US forms a country alliance to keep the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden safe from allies.
- US intel confirms Russia has lost 87% of its troops.
- Jimmy Lai, the pro-democracy media tycoon facing a national security trial in Hong Kong.
- Donald Trump is barred from the Primary ballot from Colorado.
- He is also barred from Maine by the Secretary of State.
- Michigan court allows Trump to stay on the ballot.
- Six of the American detainees were deemed wrongfully detained and were released by Venezuela.
- 15 dead in the University of Prague shooting.
- Rudy Giuliani files for bankruptcy after judge rules Georgia election workers can collect $148m.
- Supreme Court declines to fast-track Trump immunity case.
- Protesters resume long march to Islamabad against alleged extrajudicial killings in Balochistan.
- Flight with 300 Indians grounded in France over suspected 'human trafficking'.
- Ukraine celebrates its first Christmas on 25th December.
- Kremlin critic Alexi Navalny found missing from his Jail.
- An Israeli airstrike in Syria kills a high-ranking Iranian general.
- Turkish Parliament passes a law giving Sweden permission to join NATO.
- US conducts Air strikes on Iranian militias in Iraq for attack on US base facility.
- South Africa files genocide case against Israel at International Court of Justice.
- China removes nine PLA generals from top legislature in sign of wider purge.
- Federal judge accepts redrawn Georgia congressional and legislative districts that will favour GOP.
- Ohio's Republican governor vetoes trans care restriction and sports ban.
- Argentina pulls out of plans to join Brics bloc.
- Qatar court removes the death penalty for Indian servicemen in the spying case.
Israel-Palestine
- Both sides started fighting again after a fragile truce.
- Two Hamas gunmen opened fire at a Jerusalem bus stop, killing three.
- Deadly Israel strikes rock Gaza after truce collapses.
- 'There's Not Market Place Of Facts' : CJI DY Chandrachud Expresses Concerns About Online Disinformation & Hate Speech.
- US State Department says it will impose travel bans on extremist Jewish settlers implicated in a rash of attacks on Palestinians in the occupied West Bank.
- New British Foreign Minister David Cameroon visits Israel.
- The UN Secretary-General calls for a ceasefire under Art 99 of the charter.
- The US vetoes the call for a ceasefire in the UNSC.
- A Reuters journalist killed by an Israeli tank was caught on camera.
- Article 99 of the UN Charter, was invoked amid Israel’s military attacks on the Gaza Strip.
- Hamas threatens to kill all remaining hostages if demands are not met.
- India votes in favour of UNGA resolution demanding Gaza ceasefire.
- Israel says it mistakenly killed three hostages in the Gaza campaign.
- Israel claims its strike on refugee camp was a mistake.
- ‘Incompetent dumpster fire’: Michigan GOP rocked by financial turmoil and infighting.
- UN Approves Resolution on Gaza Aid; UN Chief Says Israel Creating Distribution 'Obstacles'
- Bethlehem's Christmas celebrations were cancelled.
- On Christmas day IDF air raided Bethlehem.
- Netanyahu says no peace until Hamas is destroyed and that war could go on for months.
- Israel widens offensive in central Gaza after flattening much of the north.
- US shoots down 2 Houthi anti-ship ballistic missiles, the second such incident in a week.
Technology
- Fleet electrification to tackle urban pollution.
- CUSAT Prof S Bijoy Nandan is to be appointed as VC in charge of Kannur University.
- New protocol for Anganwadi workers to track children with disabilities.
- India looking to build Sovereign AI as per the IT minister.
- Spotify to reduce staff by 17% in second layoff this year.
- Rs 379 Cr allocated for Kochi Metro Phase II.
- Global Technology Summit by Carnegie India was held.
- India launched its first X-ray polarimeter Satellite.
- Negatively Affects Access To Justice: Manipur High Court Says Statewide Mobile Internet Ban Cannot Be Continued.
- Seven Bihar workers lose lives while trapped in Vijayapura warehouse; check details.
- Isro brings back the Chandrayaan-3 Propulsion Module to Earth Orbit and shows off tech to return from the Moon.
- Zerodha faces multiple outages; CEO Nithin Kamath reveals the reason behind tech issues.
- Al Gore slams COP28 summit.
- Kochi Metro Tripunithra Terminal trial run begins.
- All of the Ospreys flown by the Marine Corps, Air Force and Navy are grounded.
- NCRB data reveals Bengaluru registered nearly 75% of all cyber crime cases among metro cities in 2022.
- Most airports, including those under the public-private bloc, made a loss; Kozhikode, Kochi earned a profit.
- AICTE to regulate BBA, and BCA from now on.
- Digital economy to contribute 20% of India's GDP by 2026: Union minister Chandrasekhar.
- FDA approves cure for sickle cell disease, the first treatment to use gene-editing tool CRISPR.
- Las Vegas to Los Angeles high-speed railway to be completed for 2028 Olympics.
- The GTA 6 trailer was released based on Florida.
- India Infrastructure Report 2023 delves into digital transformation and public-private partnerships.
- Health Ministry launches nationwide campaign to train people to give life-saving CPR.
- Google Gemini as an alternate to Chat GPT released.
- Google DeepMind’s AI breakthrough could revolutionise chip and battery development.
- EU ‘historic’ deal becomes the world’s first law on regulating AI propose
- Kerala High Court Directs Facebook-India To File Compliance Affidavit On Removal Of Offensive Post Against Asianet News Editor.
- Karnataka wins legal tussle against Kerala over the use of 'KSRTC'.
- Maldives to not renew 2019 water survey pact with India.
- OSRTC Turnaround Becomes IIM-A Case Study.
- Malappuram District Commission Holds Vivo & Its Retailer Liable For Failure To Provide Free Service Within Warranty Period, Orders Refund & Compensation.
- Telecommunications Bill 2023 is passed in the Parliament.
- Water Metro trial to new routes start.
- Pornhub, Stripchat, XVideos to face EU's tough new regulation.
- With 200 lasers scientists recreate nuclear fusion.
- Internet, and social media in Pakistan face disruption ahead of PTI online rally.
- Drone that hit tanker ship off Gujarat coast 'fired from Iran': US Pentagon.
- Special Vande Bharat service held from Chennai to Kozhikode on Christmas day.
- '1 nation, 1 student ID' to be extended to schools.
- MPhil is no longer a valid degree declares UGC.
- India to develop Lucknow as India's first AI.
- 40% of US electricity is now emissions-free.
Business and Finance
- Amitabh Bachchan's ₹2800+ Crore Property To Be Equally Split Between Abhishek And Shweta as Per Reports
- Plan to bring shipbuilding under MSME, says Minister Gadkari.
- Charlie Munger helped Warren Buffett build the $785 billion investment giant Berkshire Hathaway.
- Nifty and Sensex touch record highs.
- US Markets also ended at a new high.
- No CAG Performance Audit of MGNREGA for 10 Years Poses Serious Questions.
- Malleshwaram Krishna Bhavan in Bangalore is now closed.
- BCCI claims Byju's has defaulted payment of Rs 158 crore.
- The Monetary Policy Committee of India to leave the repo rate unchanged.
- The U.S. has imposed sanctions on a Belgian involved in procuring electronics for the Russian military, his companies and a group of Belarusian firms and people tied to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
- Israeli investors were interested in making profits ahead of 7/10 as per the regulators.
- From 'Hindu' to 'Hindutva Growth Rate': BJP MP jabs Congress over India's GDP.
- Most airports, including those under the public-private bloc, made a loss; Kozhikode, Kochi earned a profit.
- Dunzo fails to pay Nov salaries to its present employees: Report.
- Moody’s cut China’s economic outlook to ‘negative'.
- RBI increases UPI transaction limit for education and healthcare to Rs 5 lakh.
- Zerodha founders record Rs 72 Cr. salary each.
- One Investor Cannot Accuse Another Investor Of Cheating If Business Runs Into Losses: Karnataka High Court.
- Persons Not Affected By Order Challenged In Revision Petition Not Necessary Parties, Cannot Seek Recourse To Section 401(2) CrPC: Delhi HC.
- Tim Cook is risking his legacy on a pricey product in an unproven market.
- Inflation has fallen significantly from a peak of about 9% last summer in the US.
- Epic Games wins case against Google over Play Store ‘monopoly’.
- Kerala Court Grants ₹10 Lakh Compensation To Renowned Psychologist In Defamation Suit.
- Kerala Govt Moves Supreme Court Against Centre Limiting State's Borrowing Capacity, Alleges Violation Of Fiscal Federalism.
- Kerala High Court Records ED's Submission On Withdrawal Of Summons Issued To KIIFB, Thomas Isaac.
- Words Of Common English Usage Can't Be Registered As Trademark, No Monopoly Can Be Claimed By Anyone: Delhi High Court.
- Infosys Employees get up to a 10% salary hike.
- Investments Made Through Banking Channels Can't Be Disbelieved, Onus On Revenue To Prove Otherwise: Allahabad HC.
- Google to pay $ 700 million to U.S. consumers, states in Play store settlement.
- Madhya Pradesh High Court Allows Recovery Of Excess Pension Paid To Retd Teacher, Says Not Notifying Bank Of Excess Amount Was Breach Of Trust.
- 2570 acres of land allotted for Sabarimala Airport.
- Garlic prices are up and will stay high for some time.
- Crisis-hit Kerala gets Rs 1404.50 cr from centre ahead of the festivities.
- Cochin International Airport handles 10 million passengers in a calendar year.
- Gujarat allows liquor to be sold in GIFT city.
- NGO's food kit distribution for AIDS patients resumes in Kochi.
- Biden administration upholds ban on smartwatches.
- ‘Export of basmati rice could be affected by Red Sea attacks’.
Sports
- Loss for Al Nassar Club.
- UEFA Euro 2024 Draw Ceremony in Germany Interrupted by Sex Noises, Popular YouTube Prankster Jarvo69 Claims Responsibility.
- Vijay Hazare trophy matches are held.
- IPL Auctions for 2024 held. Michael Starc is the most expensive player.
- Lionel Messi was named Time magazine's Athlete of the Year.
- BCCI Plans To Launch IPL-like New League In T10 Format In 2024.
- The NBA Hall of Famer had surgery after falling at a concert in Los Angeles.
- Payment Under IPL Playing Contract, CESTAT Quashes Service Tax Demand Against Cricketer R. Ashwin.
- India's Wresting Federation is suspended.
- Indian Wrestlers return their awards and medals as a sign of protest.
- India's Women's Team wins massive against Australia.
- The purchase of Hardik Pandya during the trade window by Mumbai Indians. He’s made captain of MI as well.
- A new proposal for the European Super League was released after a court in Luxembourg ruled in favour of them over FIFA and UEFA. This league currently consists of Barcelona, Real Madrid, and Juventus.
- Wrestler Sakshi Malik ends her career in wrestling.
- Earlier this league had Man Utd, Man City, Chelsea, Arsenal, Spurs, and Liverpool. But these clubs backed out four days after the announcement in 2021.
- This will be a huge turning point for clubs that are looking to split the media rights attained from this competition through a closed league system.
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