Memorials mark 20 years since tsunami killed over 200,000
The day after Christmas in 2004, a 9.1 magnitude earthquake triggered tsunami waves that killed some 230,000 people across a dozen countries.
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Waymo dominated U.S. robotaxi market in 2024, but Tesla and Amazon’s Zoox loom
Waymo may have outlasted GM’s Cruise to lead the U.S. market but Elon Musk’s Tesla and Amazon’s Zoox are working to catch up.
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Trump names Kevin Marino Cabrera U.S. ambassador to Panama
The announcement comes days after Trump delivered a series of messages suggesting the U.S. should take control of the Panama Canal.
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A look back at U.S. airlines’ wild 2024: From door plugs to bankruptcy, an IT meltdown and a merger
The U.S. airline industry had another busy year while strong demand buoyed stocks into the end of the year.
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Sam Konstas reminds me a lot of Sehwag: Ravi Shastri
Ravi Shastri drew parallels between Australia’s Sam Konstas and Virender Sehwag after Konstas’s 60 off 65 balls against India, praising his fearless stroke play. Shastri noted that despite early setbacks, Konstas has the potential to entertain fans like Sehwag. With Australia at 311/6, the match remains evenly poised with Day 2’s action anticipated keenly.
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XAT 2025 admit card released: Download now at xatonline.in
XAT 2025 admit cards have been released by Xavier School of Management on December 20, 2024. Registered candidates can download their admit cards from the official website, xatonline.in. The exam is scheduled for January 5, 2025, from 2 pm to 5 pm. Important updates include the permission of scientific calculators during the exam and revisions…
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‘Big change in voters’ list’: Rahul alleges rigging in Maharashtra polls
Rahul Gandhi has accused the Election Commission of rigging the recently concluded Maharashtra assembly elections. He cited a substantial increase of 72 lakh voters after the Lok Sabha elections, mainly benefitting the BJP. The Congress expressed concerns about deleted voters and anomalous voter rolls, questioning the legitimacy of the election results.
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NCW takes suo moto cognizance of Anna University sexual assault case
The NCW criticized the Tamil Nadu police for negligence following the sexual assault of a 19-year-old Anna University student by a habitual offender. The commission called for stricter punitive measures and protections for the victim, while university authorities promised improved campus security amidst political backlash.
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Hardik Pandya to make 50-over return in Vijay Hazare after year-long absence
Hardik Pandya is set to join Baroda for the Vijay Hazare Trophy and will play against Bengal on December 28. This marks his return to the 50-over format after over an year. His participation is crucial for India with the Champions Trophy nearing. Recently, he showed impressive performance in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.
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‘Whip 6 times, not wear shoes till …’: Annamalai’s dramatic protest against DMK
Tamil Nadu BJP president K Annamalai pledged to boycott footwear until the DMK government is ousted, after the sexual harassment case at Anna University. He announced a personal protest, including self-whipping and fasting, amid ongoing demonstrations led by the BJP and AIADMK accusing the DMK of suppressing dissent.
