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  • ASI to Begin Repairs of Jagannath Temple’s ‘Ratna Bhandar’ on December 16

    ASI to Begin Repairs of Jagannath Temple’s ‘Ratna Bhandar’ on December 16

    The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) is planning to start fixing the treasure room, called ‘Ratna Bhandar’, at the Jagannath Temple in Puri, Odisha, on December 16. An official named D. B. Garnaik announced this on Sunday.

    Before the repairs can begin, the ASI has asked for approval from the temple’s management committee. “Once we get the green light, we will start on December 16,” Garnaik said.

    Earlier, the ASI worked with a science team from Hyderabad to survey the 12th-century temple using advanced tools. They finished their report just last month. Any repairs will follow recommendations from this report.

    The ‘Ratna Bhandar’ repair plans will also be discussed at a meeting of temple workers called ‘Chhatisa Nijoga’ on December 10, according to Puri Collector Siddharth Shankar Swain.

    Law Minister Prithiviraj Harichandan added that the state government aims to finish counting the jewelry kept in two temporary treasure rooms by the end of January. He said, “We have asked the ASI to finish the repairs quickly. After that, we will move the jewelry back into the ‘Ratna Bhandar’ from the temporary rooms and do the inventory.”

    Notably, the ‘Ratna Bhandar’ was opened this past July after being closed for 46 years to check the valuables and fix its structure.

  • Trump Names Alina Habba and Christopher Landau to Key Positions

    Trump Names Alina Habba and Christopher Landau to Key Positions

    Donald Trump, who will soon become president, has announced that his personal lawyer, Alina Habba, will join his White House team. He called her a true supporter and praised her strong spirit, saying she has stood by him during many tough times in court.

    Alina Habba is becoming a well-known lawyer for Trump, often appearing on TV to defend him. At 40 years old, she is the managing partner at her law firm, Habba Madaio & Associates LLP. She helped Trump in different legal cases, including one from a former “Apprentice” contestant named Summer Zervos, who accused him of sexual assault. Habba worked hard and eventually helped get that case dropped. She also assisted Trump when his niece, Mary Trump, accused him of cheating her out of money from their family inheritance, which the court dismissed. Additionally, she played a role in a lawsuit against Mary Trump about financial documents she gave to the New York Times.

    Earlier this year, Habba made news for having a heated exchange in court with Judge Lewis Kaplan during a case brought by E. Jean Carroll, who accused Trump of assaulting her in the 1990s. Furthermore, she has served as a key adviser for Trump’s “Make America Great Again Inc.” campaign for the 2024 election, often attending rallies like the one at Madison Square Garden.

    In another announcement, Trump named Christopher Landau as his deputy secretary of state. Trump said Landau would work closely with Marco Rubio, his pick for Secretary of State, to keep America safe and prosperous. Landau previously served as the U.S. Ambassador to Mexico, where he actively worked to lower illegal immigration.

    Michael Needham, a former aide of Rubio, will be a counselor at the State Department, and Michael Anton, who worked in Trump’s first administration, will be the director of policy planning there.

  • Jay-Z Responds to Lawsuit: Denies Assault Allegations

    Jay-Z Responds to Lawsuit: Denies Assault Allegations

    Jay-Z, the famous rapper, strongly denies serious claims against him in a recent lawsuit. A woman, known as Jane Doe, says Jay-Z and Sean “Diddy” Combs hurt her at an MTV Music Awards afterparty back in 2000. Some photos from that night are now being shared on social media.

    The lawsuit was first filed in October 2024 but only had Diddy named as the person to blame. Recently, it was updated in a New York court to include Jay-Z, whose real name is Shawn Carter. The pictures from the party, which have not been proven real, have sparked more discussion about the claims and issues in the music industry.

    According to a report, other stars at the party included Ice T, David Blaine, Eminem, and Jennifer Lopez. The lawsuit claims Jay-Z assaulted a 13-year-old girl after she tried to enter a party without a ticket.

    The girl said she was taken to a house party on September 7, 2000, where she drank something and began feeling dizzy. She said both Jay-Z and Diddy entered the room, with Jay-Z removing her clothes while Diddy hurt her as another celebrity watched.

    In response to these claims, Jay-Z criticized Jane Doe’s lawyer, Tony Buzbee, saying he uses these accusations to pressure him into paying money. Jay-Z insists he will not settle or be quietened but will fight back against what he believes are lies.

    He expressed concern about how these accusations affect his family, especially his young daughter, Blue Ivy, and his 7-year-old twins, Rumi and Sir. Jay-Z said it’s unfair for children to face such awful and false stories. He stated that he came from a tough background and won’t let people play games with him.

  • Rohit Sharma Should Return as Opener, Says Sunil Gavaskar

    Rohit Sharma Should Return as Opener, Says Sunil Gavaskar

    Former Indian cricket captain Sunil Gavaskar believes that Rohit Sharma should go back to opening the batting in the third Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia. In the last match, Rohit played at No. 5, which was the first time he didn’t open for India since 2019. Unfortunately, he only scored three and six runs, and India lost the match by 10 wickets.

    India chose to keep KL Rahul as an opener with Yashasvi Jaiswal because Rahul had done well in the first Test. However, he only scored 37 and seven in this match. Gavaskar pointed out that Rahul only opened because Rohit was not available for the first Test. “Rohit should return to his regular opening position. Rahul should be moved back to No. 5 or No. 6,” Gavaskar said on Sports Tak.

    Gavaskar explained that while Rahul did well in the first Test, his recent scores don’t justify continuing at the top of the order. He believes if Rohit starts well, he could score a big century later in the match.

    After the pink-ball Test in Adelaide, Rohit felt that India was about 30-40 runs short in their first innings. “It was a disappointing week for us. We didn’t play well, and Australia played better cricket,” Rohit said in the press conference after the match. He also mentioned that India missed several chances to take wickets, making it hard to win.

  • Josh Hazlewood’s Comeback Boosts Australia for Third Test Against India

    Josh Hazlewood’s Comeback Boosts Australia for Third Test Against India

    Josh Hazlewood is getting ready to return for the third Test in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India, taking place at the Gabba in Brisbane. He missed the pink-ball Test in Adelaide because of a side injury, and many were unsure if he would make it back in time. However, Hazlewood has recovered quicker than expected. On Monday, he was seen bowling strongly at the Adelaide Oval, looking pleased with how he felt. Hazlewood has taken 278 wickets in his Test career so far.

    Australia, who tied the series by winning 10 wickets in Adelaide, would greatly benefit from Hazlewood’s presence in Brisbane. Former captain Ricky Ponting prefers Hazlewood over Scott Boland, who performed well in Adelaide. Ponting said, “Even though Boland bowled brilliantly, I would still choose Hazlewood for Brisbane.”

    Hazlewood’s history at the Gabba is quite impressive; he has played 8 Tests there, taking 37 wickets with an average of 23.75 and two five-wicket hauls. His return could be crucial, especially since Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are struggling for runs. After the Adelaide victory, captain Pat Cummins said Hazlewood is on track and just needs to bowl again to check how he feels. If Hazlewood plays, it might mean not all current players can stay in the team, making it tough for whoever has to make space. In Hazlewood’s absence, Boland took five wickets in the Adelaide match, even getting Kohli out in the second innings.

  • Cold Wave to Hit Delhi Soon: What You Need to Know About the Weather

    Cold Wave to Hit Delhi Soon: What You Need to Know About the Weather

    The weather is turning colder! Starting today, the national capital, Delhi, is expected to have foggy weather on Monday, with the temperature dropping to 8 degrees Celsius at night and going up to 24 degrees during the day. After light rain in parts of Delhi on Sunday evening, the air quality has improved. Places like Kota House, Akbar Road, and Pandara Park experienced some rain.

    The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast a cold wave across Northern India, starting December 9. Here’s what the weather will look like this week:

    – December 9: Min 8°C, Max 23°C – Dense Fog
    – December 10: Min 6°C, Max 24°C – Moderate Fog
    – December 11: Min 6°C, Max 24°C – Moderate Fog
    – December 12: Min 6°C, Max 25°C – Shallow Fog
    – December 13: Min 7°C, Max 25°C – Fog
    – December 14: Min 8°C, Max 25°C – Fog

    A cold wave is expected to chill many areas in Northern India, including Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, and Western Uttar Pradesh. The IMD mentioned that by December 10, temperatures in Delhi could drop to about 3°C, down from 7°C now.

    The cold wave will last from December 9 to 14 in West Rajasthan and will reach places like Punjab and Haryana by December 11. Cold wave conditions mean temperatures will drop sharply, making it much colder than what these areas usually experience. Already, towns like Hisar in Haryana have recorded low temperatures of around 4.7°C.

    As the weather worsens, the Delhi government has set up night shelters for those in need. These shelters are located in areas like AIIMS, Lodhi Road, and Nizamuddin Flyover, helping people stay warm during these cold nights.

  • Mixed Oil Prices: China Demand Drops, Middle East Tensions Rise

    Mixed Oil Prices: China Demand Drops, Middle East Tensions Rise

    Oil prices were mixed in early trading on Monday. Concerns about weak demand in China were balanced by fears of rising tensions in the Middle East after Syrian rebels claimed victory over President Bashar al-Assad. Brent crude oil slightly dropped by 1 cent to $71.11 per barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude rose by 1 cent to $67.21 per barrel.

    Last week, Brent oil prices fell over 2.5%, and WTI dropped by 1.2% as analysts worried there might be too much oil available next year due to weak demand. This worry continued even after OPEC+, a group of oil-producing countries, decided to delay increasing oil production and keep production cuts in place until the end of 2026.

    Saudi Aramco, the largest oil company in the world, said it lowered its prices for January 2025 for buyers in Asia, reaching the lowest point since early 2021 because of weak demand from China.

    Meanwhile, Syrian rebels claimed on state TV that they have overthrown President al-Assad, ending his family’s rule of 50 years. This has raised fears of more instability in an already troubled Middle East.

    In the U.S., the number of oil and gas rigs increased last week, indicating that oil production might be going up, which caused prices to dip further. OPEC+ also decided to push back plans to increase oil output by three months, now aiming for April, and extended production cuts until 2026.

  • Gold Prices Up as Investors Await Key U.S. Inflation Data”

    Gold Prices Up as Investors Await Key U.S. Inflation Data”

    Gold prices went up a little on Monday as investors looked forward to important U.S. inflation numbers coming out this week. These numbers could give clues about what the Federal Reserve will do with interest rates.

    – Spot Gold Price: The price of spot gold was up 0.1%, reaching $2,631.60 per ounce. During the day, it hit a high of $2,647.99.
    – U.S. Gold Futures: Gold futures in the U.S. stayed stable at $2,658.10.
    – Looking Ahead: Traders are eagerly waiting for the U.S. inflation report set to be released on Wednesday.
    – Interest Rate Cuts: According to the CME Group’s FedWatch Tool, there’s an 85.1% chance that the Federal Reserve will lower interest rates by 0.25% this month. Lower rates usually make gold more appealing because it doesn’t earn interest.
    – Job Market Update: The U.S. job market is still strong but showing signs of cooling down. Last month, employers added 227,000 jobs, recovering from disruptions caused by hurricanes. However, the unemployment rate slightly rose to 4.2%, according to the Labor Department.
    – Geopolitical Developments: On the international front, Syrian rebels took control of Damascus without any opposition, forcing President Bashar al-Assad to flee to Russia after 13 years of civil war and decades of his family’s rule.
    – Gold as a Safe Investment: Gold is often seen as a safe choice during uncertain times, whether economic or political.
    – Other Metals: Spot silver remained stable at $30.99 per ounce, platinum stayed the same at $930.20, while palladium rose 0.6% to $962.10.

  • Wedding Fight: IPS Trainee Officer and UPSC Coach Clash in Delhi”

    Wedding Fight: IPS Trainee Officer and UPSC Coach Clash in Delhi”

    A fight happened at a wedding in the Kapashera area of southwest Delhi on December 6. It was between a trainee Indian Police Service (IPS) officer and a coach for the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). Both sides have now filed complaints with the police.

    Vikas Dhayal, a civil services instructor, said the trainee officer hit him on the head with a glass. The police are checking the CCTV footage to see what happened. Initially, they found out that the two men started arguing before the incident occurred.

    Vikas shared a video on the social media platform X, showing his face and clothes covered in blood. He claimed that the police didn’t take his complaint seriously until his post went viral. He said he reported a serious attack by IPS trainee Rahul Balhara, and only after he shared his story on Twitter did the police take action.

    In another incident in the Govindpuri area, a violent fight broke out because of a communal toilet not being flushed. This brawl resulted in the death of a 20-year-old man named Sudheer and left two others hurt. Sudheer was stabbed multiple times and later died in the hospital.

    The fight began when Sudheer complained about the toilet. The neighbors, who live on the same floor, including Bhikam Singh and his family, attacked Sudheer and his friends. The police have arrested Bhikam and his family, and a murder case has been opened.

    Sudheer was from Uttar Pradesh, and the police say the investigation is still ongoing.

  • Biden Celebrates Assad’s Ouster: A New Dawn for Syria!

    Biden Celebrates Assad’s Ouster: A New Dawn for Syria!

    Outgoing US President Joe Biden spoke about the fall of Bashar Assad’s government in Syria, which has hurt many people for over fifty years. He described this event as an important chance for the people of Syria. Biden shared his thoughts at the White House after rebel groups took control of Syria, ending a long and violent civil war.

    “After thirteen years of fighting and more than fifty years of strict rule by Assad and his father, the rebel forces have pushed Assad to resign and leave the country. We do not know his exact location right now, but there are rumors he is in Moscow. Finally, the Assad regime has ended,” Biden said.

    “This regime has harmed, tortured, and killed hundreds of thousands of innocent Syrians. The end of this regime is a big step towards justice. It’s a historic moment for the suffering people of Syria to create a better future for their beloved country,” he added.

    Biden also talked about the risks and uncertainties that come with this change, noting that recent support for Assad from groups like Hezbollah, Iran, and Russia has weakened. He views this situation as a chance for Syrian people to take the lead.

    The Syrian opposition that has removed Assad is led by a group called Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, which the US considers a terrorist group linked to al-Qaida. However, this group has stated that it has cut ties with al-Qaida.

    Looking to the future, Biden mentioned a few important actions:

    1. Support for Neighbors: The US will help countries near Syria, such as Jordan, Lebanon, Iraq, and Israel, if any dangers arise during this transition. He plans to talk with regional leaders soon and is sending senior officials to assist.

    2. Maintain Stability in Eastern Syria: The US will protect its personnel in Syria and continue its fight against ISIS. Biden emphasized they will make sure ISIS doesn’t gain strength during this time. “Today, US forces conducted airstrikes targeting ISIS hideouts,” he noted.

    3. Engagement for a New Syria: The US will work with all Syrian groups to create a new, independent government through a process led by the United Nations. This new government will be formed by the people of Syria, not imposed from outside.

    US Secretary of State Tony Blinken stated that they will keep a close eye on what happens next and work with international partners to hold the Assad regime accountable for their actions, including the use of chemical weapons against civilians.