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New Year's Eve Blinkit bonanza: What Indians ordered most on Dec 31
Blinkit clocked its highest ever orders per minute (OPM) and orders per hour (OPH), among many other milestones on Tuesday, thanks to New Year's Eve revellers across the country.
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Mikhail Razvozhaev, the Russia-appointed governor of Sevastopol in Crimea, said on Telegram that two unmanned drone vessels were destroyed near the coast overnight.
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From delayed caste census to simultaneous polls, the new year brings a range of concerns
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Tamil Nadu in 2024: A year of political setbacks for opposition, DMK's winning run and fragile ties with Governor
The year also saw a new challenger jump into the political fray, with top actor Vijay launching his Tamizhaga Vettri Kazhagam with an eye on the 2026 Assembly polls.
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2024: Temple-mosque disputes mushroomed in UP after Ayodhya Ram temple consecration
The year culminated in Sambhal where four lives were lost after a court-ordered survey of Shahi Jama Masjid which Hindu groups claimed was the site of an ancient temple.
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20,000 litres of stout beer stolen leaves England revellers thirsty this festive season: Report
In another case of edible items getting stolen in large quantities, renowned chef Jamie Oliver had posted on social media in October about 22 tonnes of cheddar cheese worth £300,000 being stolen from London's Neal Dairy.
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Watch: China rings in New Year with incredible drone show
Stunning visuals show a dragon light up the sky as a portal opens up above it.
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UP man kills five family members in Lucknow hotel, held
The forensic teams have been deployed at the crime spot to collect evidence while a detailed probe has been launched into the matter, the DCP said.
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Expert tips on how to make resolutions stick
Rewriting routine and changing perspective are key, they say
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#DHOpinion | Can AAP do it again in Delhi?
Kejriwal’s popularity, flagship programmes will be key drivers of the party’s poll campaign
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#DHOpinion | In eulogy, we find the kind of leaders we like
Combined with Dr Singh’s technical expertise, vast experience, and humble beginnings, these attributes made him an irresistible figure—a leader not just for policy but of values.
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#DHOpinion | Tokenisation taking hold
While tokenisation offers immense potential, its adoption remains limited, primarily confined to private collaborations and controlled pilot projects.
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#DHEdit | India’s advocates: What missing numbers reveal
Withholding caste, gender, and language data of bar exam candidates hinders policy and progress
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India spends more on beverages and processed food than fruits, vegetables or eggs
On the positive side, the survey shows that consumption of milk and milk products is on the higher side.
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From Sydney to Dubai: World’s spectacular NYE fireworks
Fireworks and countdowns marked the close of 2024, as countries across the globe rang in 2025 with spectacular enthusiasm.
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How India Swiggy-ed on New Year's eve: Vishal Dayama shares hilarious insight on company's X handles
Swiggy decided to hand over its X accounts to writer and internet celebrity Vishal Dayama for New Year's eve, who reported their record orders last night with a touch of humour.
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It was Carlsen who made the suggestion to Nepomniachtchi, who then accepted it.
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Delhi Assembly Elections 2025 | 'On first day of 2025, people of Delhi hope you give up habit of lying', BJP's Sachdeva writes to Kejriwal
The dig at Kejriwal comes in response to his letter to RSS head Mohan Bhagwat in which he has accused the BJP of 'openly' distributing money and trying to get Puravanchali and Dalit voters deleted from Delhi's electoral rolls ahead of the assembly polls.
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AAP's turbulent 2024: Legal battles, leadership changes, electoral setbacks
The AAP believes that the alliance with Congress in Delhi for the general elections was a misstep, as the coalition failed to win any of the seven seats.
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Had Bumrah not been there, BGT would've been more one-sided: McGrath
"Terrific young guy who has found a way to adapt. Absolutely incredible how he powers into bowl the last few steps," McGrath said of Bumrah's short run-up.
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Delhi Assembly Elections 2025 | Does RSS support BJP distributing money for votes? Arvind Kejriwal asks Mohan Bhagwat in letter
The AAP supremo also asked, in the letter, if the RSS did not feel that BJP was weakening democracy.
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No holiday for Bengaluru administrative authorities in light of New Year celebrations: D K Shivakumar
He also mentioned that all zonal officers of Bengaluru will be on duty today to ensure public safety and maintain order.
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Day after CM's hope for peace, militants attack village in Manipur's Imphal West district
Village volunteers deployed in the area returned the fire even as additional security forces were rushed to the area to control the situation.
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People with disabilities struggle to access BMTC’s travel concession
Despite its merits, the scheme continues to grapple with challenges, including gaps in implementation and accessibility.
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#DHOpinion | Golden moments. Timeless bonds
2024 marked two Golden Jubilee reunions that renewed old friendships
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In a historic first, Magnus Carlsen and Ian Nepomniachtchi agree to share chess World Blitz title
It was Carlsen who made the suggestion to Nepomniachtchi, who then accepted it.
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#DHEdit | A welcome move, but only the beginning
Karnataka’s SOPs for narcotic-related arrests can address concerns over procedural lapses
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#DHEdit | New dawn, renewed hope
The New Year moment carries promise for a restart and privilege to hope
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Mamata 'conspired to arrest women of Sandeshkhali before LS polls': Suvendu slams Bengal CM day after her visit
Adhikari vowed to constitute an inquiry commission to probe into alleged atrocities by local TMC leaders if the BJP comes to power in the 2026 assembly polls.
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Quick-comm cos see record breaking orders on Dec 31
On a pan India level, both the rapid delivery platforms surpassed its last year’s new years eve orders earlier in the evening.
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