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  • Banke Behari Temple Requests Respectful Dress Code for Devotees

    Banke Behari Temple Requests Respectful Dress Code for Devotees

    The Banke Behari temple in Vrindavan has a message for visitors: please dress properly when you come to pray. The temple administration is asking people not to wear half pants, mini skirts, night suits, torn jeans, or leather belts. They want to keep the temple special, as it is a place of worship, not a place for casual dress.

    Umesh Saraswat, the deputy manager of the temple, said, “We hope everyone will wear decent clothes to show respect when they come to offer prayers.” A large banner on the street leading to the temple also reminds visitors to dress appropriately.

    Other temples in the Braj region have similar rules. For example, last year, the Kailash Temple in Agra asked women to wear sarees or salwar kameez and men to wear dhotis or kurtas. The Radha Rani Temple in Barsana also requested that people avoid wearing skirts and torn jeans. The Gilahraj Hanuman Temple in Aligarh has similar dress codes as well.

    Following these guidelines helps everyone enjoy a respectful and peaceful visit to the temple.

  • Trump Rejects Deal as Congress Faces Government Shutdown Deadline”

    Trump Rejects Deal as Congress Faces Government Shutdown Deadline”

    The U.S. Congress is racing against time to stop a partial government shutdown. As of Thursday, Congress has only two days left. President-elect Donald Trump has turned down a bipartisan plan meant to keep the government running. Instead, he wants Congress to deal with the debt ceiling before he takes office next month. Trump told his Republican colleagues in Congress to oppose a stopgap bill, which would keep the government funded after the deadline of midnight Friday. He warned that any Republicans who supported the bipartisan plan might face challenges from other party members in the 2026 elections.

    Speaker of the House Mike Johnson and other Republican leaders are working hard to find a new agreement that satisfies both their party and the Senate, where Democrats have a slight edge. If no agreement is reached, the government will shut down on Saturday, affecting things like air travel and law enforcement just before Christmas.

    Trump also urged Congress to remove parts of the bipartisan deal that the Democrats support. His ally, Elon Musk, who is a billionaire and one of the richest people in the world, has been pushing Congress to reject the plan. The bipartisan deal would keep funding at its current level and give $100 billion for disaster relief and $10 billion for farming assistance, but it also proposed pay raises for lawmakers and a crackdown on hidden hotel fees.

    Some members of Congress are worried. Representative Rosa DeLauro, a leading Democrat, criticized Republicans for listening to Musk, who is not an elected official. Meanwhile, Speaker Johnson mentioned that he had a productive meeting with other party leaders but didn’t share any details. The House has not yet agreed on the debt ceiling discussions.

    Republicans are feeling restless, especially after the exit of their former leader, Kevin McCarthy. Some hardline Republicans, like Marjorie Taylor Greene, are even talking about potentially looking for new leadership.

    The next steps are still not clear. Congress needs to work together to pass any new spending plan in both the House and Senate. This stopgap measure is important because Congress has not passed its regular budget for the new fiscal year starting on October 1. Social Security benefits, however, will continue automatically. For over 20 years, the U.S. government has spent more money than it takes in, which has caused the national debt to rise.

  • Mayawati Demands Apology from Amit Shah Over Ambedkar Comments

    Mayawati Demands Apology from Amit Shah Over Ambedkar Comments

    Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) leader Mayawati spoke out against Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday. She said his comments in the Rajya Sabha about Dr. BR Ambedkar, the creator of India’s Constitution, were disrespectful and hurtful. Mayawati demanded that Amit Shah apologize for his words.

    During a recent press conference in Lucknow, Mayawati expressed her discontent, stating that many of Ambedkar’s followers across India are upset with Shah’s remarks. She mentioned, “Shah’s words have offended Baba Saheb’s dignity and many people are angry. If he doesn’t take back what he said and apologize, his followers will remember this just like they remember the Congress’s wrongdoings against Ambedkar.”

    Earlier this week, while discussing the Constitution in the Rajya Sabha, Amit Shah remarked that the Congress party uses Ambedkar’s name too often. He said, “It’s become a trend to repeat ‘Ambedkar, Ambedkar, Ambedkar.’ If they had invoked God’s name that many times, they’d surely find a place in heaven.”

    In response, Amit Shah later said that Congress misunderstood his comments. He also pointed out that Ambedkar was not awarded the Bharat Ratna during previous Congress governments, but it was given to him by a government supported by the Bharatiya Janata Party in 1990.

    Earlier today, MPs from the opposition party, led by Rahul Gandhi, protested on the Parliament grounds. The BJP also held a protest against what they called an insult to the Dalit leader by Congress.

  • Jobless Claims Drop: Insights on the U.S. Labor Market”

    Jobless Claims Drop: Insights on the U.S. Labor Market”

    Last week, fewer Americans applied for unemployment benefits, which shows that the job market is slowly changing. The Labor Department said that new claims dropped by 22,000 to 220,000 for the week ending on December 14. Economists expected more claims, around 230,000.

    This increase in claims has created some uncertainty, making it hard to fully understand what’s happening in the job market. Although job openings and claims show that things aren’t as tight as before the COVID-19 pandemic, the job market is cooling down steadily.

    In July, the unemployment rate rose to 4.3% from 3.7% at the beginning of the year. To handle this increase, the Federal Reserve made a significant cut to interest rates in September. Recently, Fed Chair Jerome Powell said the risks in the labor market seem to be lessening. The Fed also lowered its main interest rate by 0.25% to between 4.25% and 4.50%. They now predict just two rate cuts next year instead of four, due to strong economic activity and high inflation.

    There is still some worry about what policies President-elect Donald Trump will introduce, like taxes and tariffs, which could lead to higher prices. The Fed had raised rates by 5.25% between March 2022 and July 2023 to control inflation.

    This claims report helps to better understand the job market’s condition in December. More people who lost their jobs are facing long periods without work, with the average time being close to three years in November. There were also 1.874 million people receiving benefits after their first week of aid, which is a sign of hiring trends.

  • BJP Files Complaint Against Rahul Gandhi Over Parliament Protests

    BJP Files Complaint Against Rahul Gandhi Over Parliament Protests

    On Thursday, BJP MP Anurag Thakur went to the police to complain about Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of the Opposition. This came after a protest in Parliament got out of hand, injuring two BJP MPs. Thakur said they accused Gandhi of assault, incitement, and even trying to murder them.

    While talking to reporters in New Delhi, Thakur explained the situation. He said, “We filed the complaint because of an incident outside Makar Dwar. BJP MPs were protesting peacefully, and we detailed what happened.” He mentioned they included serious charges under several laws, saying that one of them (Section 109) is about trying to commit murder and another (Section 117) is for causing serious harm.

    This complaint followed a big clash between BJP and Congress MPs, who were blocking each other from entering Parliament. Two BJP members, Pratap Chandra Sarangi and Mukesh Rajput, got hurt during the fight and are now in the hospital getting treated.

    Dr. Ajay Shukla, the medical superintendent at Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, shared updates about their conditions. Both men are in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) because they suffered head injuries. Sarangi, who is 69 years old, had heavy bleeding and needed stitches for a deep cut. Meanwhile, Rajput had fainted but is now conscious; however, he still feels dizzy and anxious.

    In Parliament on Thursday morning, there were protests from both the ruling and opposition parties. BJP MPs were upset with the Congress for disrespecting BR Ambedkar’s legacy. Meanwhile, Congress MPs led by Rahul Gandhi were demanding that Amit Shah resign because of his comments about BR Ambedkar during a speech.

    The situation escalated quickly, leading to heated arguments and protests, which caused both houses of Parliament to pause their work on Wednesday.

  • India’s Foreign Secretary to Strengthen Ties with Mauritius in December

    India’s Foreign Secretary to Strengthen Ties with Mauritius in December

    Vikram Misri, India’s Foreign Secretary, is set to visit Mauritius from December 20 to 22. This visit aims to boost the friendship between India and Mauritius after the recent election of Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam. The Indian government values its relationship with Mauritius as part of its plan for growth and cooperation with African countries.

    This trip will be the first high-level meeting since Ramgoolam’s new government took office last month. Both countries share a long history and work together in many areas. The visit is a chance to improve ties even further.

    Additionally, Ramgoolam has been negotiating with the UK about the Chagos Islands, which Mauritius wants back. In October, the UK agreed to return the islands but wanted to keep control of Diego Garcia, a strategic military base, for at least 99 years. Ramgoolam recently said that the deal needs to change because it doesn’t offer enough benefits for Mauritius. He is open to reaching a new agreement with the UK.

    India has welcomed the UK’s decision to return the Chagos Islands, supporting Mauritius’s claim to the territory. The final agreement will involve legal details that still need to be worked out.

  • Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma Prepare for Exciting Move to London

    Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma Prepare for Exciting Move to London

    Famous Indian cricketer Virat Kohli and his wife, actress Anushka Sharma, are getting ready to move to London with their two children, Vamika and Akaay. Rajkumar Sharma, Kohli’s childhood coach, confirmed this exciting news. He mentioned that Virat plans to leave India soon and is focusing on spending time with his family right now.

    The couple already owns a home in London, where they want to settle down. Their youngest child, Akaay, was born in London on February 15, 2024, which shows their growing love for the city.

    This year, the Kohli family spent a lot of time in London. After Akaay’s birth, Virat returned to India for the T20 World Cup victory in June. He played some matches against Sri Lanka in July but went back to London afterward and stayed until August.

    Kohli returned to India for the home cricket season, which included matches against Bangladesh and New Zealand. Even though the Indian team lost 0-3 to New Zealand, Kohli celebrated his birthday in India with his loved ones.

    Currently, Kohli is in Australia for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy and has the Champions Trophy coming up, but the exact schedule isn’t out yet. Some people think he might visit London again before the IPL 2025.

    No Retirement for Kohli!
    Since cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin announced his retirement, many fans are concerned about Kohli’s future. However, Rajkumar Sharma reassured everyone that Kohli is still fit and committed to playing. He believes Virat will continue to play cricket for at least five more years and will even be part of the 2027 World Cup.

    Sharma expressed confidence in Kohli’s abilities, even though Kohli struggled a bit in his recent matches in Australia, scoring only 21 runs in the last three innings. He said, “Virat knows how to handle tough situations and help the team win.”

    Anushka Sharma Focuses on Family
    Anushka Sharma is also making changes to focus more on family life. After finishing her film about cricketer Jhulan Goswami, which will be on Netflix, she hasn’t taken on many new projects. Her last big role was in the 2018 film “Zero,” but she made a small appearance in the 2022 movie “Qala.”

    Anushka co-founded a film company called Clean Slate Filmz, but she has stepped back lately to balance work and her family. She has been living in London for some time now, supporting the family’s move.

    Seven Happy Years Together
    On December 11, 2024, Anushka and Virat celebrated their seventh wedding anniversary. They were recently spotted in Brisbane, Australia, during Virat’s cricket tour, and a lovely picture of them went viral, showing their strong bond amidst a busy life.

    As Kohli keeps playing cricket and preparing for the 2027 World Cup, the family is ready to start a new chapter in London. With both professional goals and family time in mind, this move is an exciting new start for this beloved couple!

  • Three Youths Arrested in Indore for Suspected Anti-National Activities

    Three Youths Arrested in Indore for Suspected Anti-National Activities

    In Indore city, Madhya Pradesh, the police have arrested two young men and caught a 17-year-old boy because they think they might be involved in “anti-national” activities. Police officials said they are looking into whether these young people were trying to connect with terrorist groups or the Pakistani intelligence agency, ISI, using social media.

    The police found videos promoting radical ideas that could harm community peace on their mobile phones. The suspects, aged 20, 21, and 17, reportedly watched and shared this troubling content on Instagram and YouTube.

    The authorities received tips from different agencies that keep an eye on social media activity, which led to the arrest of these three in the Khajrana area of Indore. However, officials mentioned that it’s not clear yet if the suspects are linked to terrorist activities in Kashmir or the ISI, saying that those claims are “misleading.”

    The police are currently questioning the three to get more information. An FIR (First Information Report) has been filed against them under specific Indian laws. Reports suggest that the suspects had stopped their schooling and were working in temporary jobs.

  • Sengar Seeks Medical Bail Extension in Unnao Rape Case: Latest Update”

    Sengar Seeks Medical Bail Extension in Unnao Rape Case: Latest Update”

    New Delhi – Kuldeep Singh Sengar, a former BJP leader who was kicked out of the party, has asked the Delhi High Court for a five-month extension of his temporary bail due to health issues related to the Unnao rape case from 2017. The court had already granted him temporary bail until December 20 but is now looking at his request again.

    A panel of judges asked for a health report from the doctors at AIIMS, a big hospital, and noted that many visitors were coming to see Sengar, which was affecting his medical care. However, Sengar’s lawyer argued that only family members had visited him during his evaluation.

    Sengar is serving a 10-year prison sentence for the death of the father of the Unnao rape survivor, who died in police custody after being arrested on Sengar’s orders. The survivor, who was a minor at the time, was allegedly kidnapped and raped by Sengar in 2017. The courts had also given prison sentences to Sengar’s brother and others involved in the case.

    Currently, Sengar has an appeal pending to have his conviction overturned. The Supreme Court ordered the rape and related cases to be moved to Delhi from Uttar Pradesh for a fair trial.

  • FILA Sells 4.57% of DOMS Shares for €90.9 Million: What’s Next?

    FILA Sells 4.57% of DOMS Shares for €90.9 Million: What’s Next?

    Italian stationery company FILA just sold a small part of its shares in its Indian branch, DOMS, and raised about 90.9 million euros (or $94.6 million). They sold about 2.7 million shares at a price of 2,879.29 Indian rupees (which is around $33.84) each. This price is higher than what the shares were worth based on their book value, which was about 790 Indian rupees (around 8.64 euros) at the end of 2023.

    FILA plans to use this extra money to strengthen its finances and reach its business goals. After this sale, FILA now owns 26.01% of DOMS. This step shows how FILA is working to adapt and grow in the competitive market.