India has vowed to avenge attacks on 2 India-linked merchant vessels. India's Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has said that India 'will find the perpetrators from the depth of the ocean' & bring them to justice. Molly Gambhir brings you a report.

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A huge crowd gathered in Uttar Pradesh's Pilibhit district on Tuesday (Dec 26). The reason - a tigress was spotted resting on a wall of the Gurudwara in the district's Atkona village. According to reports, the tiger came out of the Tiger Reserve forest in the district and reached Atkona village on Monday night.&nbsp;

The big cat was still resting on the Gurudwara's wall. Scores of people gathered in nearby houses to make videos which went viral on social media.

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A security cordon had been created by the state forest department using a net. Police administration had also reached the spot.

The tigress was rescued and was under the observation of veterinary doctors at the district's tiger reserve. "We have rescued the tigress that was spotted in Atkona village. It is under observation by the veterinary doctors in the Pilibhit Tiger Reserve. It is a young female and is approximately 2-3 years old," Naveen Khandelwal, the reserve's deputy director, told the news agency PTI.

Khandelwal said that the tigress was spotted in the village early Tuesday. "The tigress was first localised in the village and was brought out from the village on Tuesday morning after being tranquilised," he added.

The official also said that four darts were fired at the big cat, of which two missed, while one dart was removed by the tiger itself.&nbsp; 
 
(With inputs from agencies)

A huge crowd gathered in Uttar Pradesh's Pilibhit district on Tuesday (Dec 26). The reason - a tigress was spotted resting on a wall of the Gurudwara in the district's Atkona village.

A huge crowd gathered in Uttar Pradesh's Pilibhit district on Tuesday (Dec 26). The reason - a tigress was spotted resting on a wall of the Gurudwara in the district's Atkona village. According to reports, the tiger came out of the Tiger Reserve forest in the district and reached Atkona village on Monday night. The big cat was still resting on the Gurudwara's wall. Scores of people gathered in nearby houses to make videos which went viral on social media. Here's a look at the video: Uttar Pradesh : The tiger, which came out of the Tiger Reserve forest in Pilibhit district and reached Atkona village in the night, is still resting on the wall of the Gurudwara. A huge crowd has gathered to see the Tiger. A security cordon has been created by the Forest… pic.twitter.com/lvGWH7VHmb — All India Radio News (@airnewsalerts) December 26, 2023 × A security cordon had been created by the state forest department using a net. Police administration had also reached the spot. The tigress was rescued and was under the observation of veterinary doctors at the district's tiger reserve. "We have rescued the tigress that was spotted in Atkona village. It is under observation by the veterinary doctors in the Pilibhit Tiger Reserve. It is a young female and is approximately 2-3 years old," Naveen Khandelwal, the reserve's deputy director, told the news agency PTI. Khandelwal said that the tigress was spotted in the village early Tuesday. "The tigress was first localised in the village and was brought out from the village on Tuesday morning after being tranquilised," he added. The official also said that four darts were fired at the big cat, of which two missed, while one dart was removed by the tiger itself. (With inputs from agencies)

India: Tigress rests on wall in Uttar Pradesh’s Pilibhit, huge crowd gathers to see the big cat

The Mumbai Police said on Tuesday (Dec 26) that the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and other banks, including the HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank in the city, received a bomb threat. In an email, the sender said bombs were planted at 11 different locations across Mumbai.&nbsp;

The ominous threat&nbsp;explicitly demanded the resignation of Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and RBI governor Shaktikanta Das, setting a deadline for compliance.

Describing their alleged involvement in the "biggest scam in the history of India," the sender claimed to possess substantial evidence to substantiate these accusations.

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<h2>Specific targets and timeline</h2>

The threat outlined specific targets, including the RBI New Central Office Building in Fort, HDFC House at Churchgate, and ICICI Bank Towers at Bandra Kurla Complex.

The sender asserted that unless the stipulated resignations were tendered by 1:30 pm, 11 hidden bombs would detonate across the mentioned locations, triggering a potential catastrophe.

Mumbai Police swiftly initiated a comprehensive search operation across all locations mentioned in the threatening email. Despite the urgency of the situation, no explosives or suspicious objects were discovered during the thorough sweep.

Law enforcement also&nbsp;registered a criminal intimidation case, acknowledging the severity of the threat. Investigations are now underway to trace the origin of the email and unravel the motive behind the ominous threat.&nbsp;

In response to the potential threat, the police have heightened security measures around the implicated banks and the RBI office.&nbsp;

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As of now, neither the RBI nor the private banks implicated in the threat have issued official statements regarding the email. The silence from these financial institutions adds an element of uncertainty to the situation.

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and RBI governor Shaktikanta Das have yet to respond to the demand for their resignation.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

The Mumbai Police said on Tuesday (Dec 26) that the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and other banks, including the HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank in the city, received a bomb threat.

The Mumbai Police said on Tuesday (Dec 26) that the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and other banks, including the HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank in the city, received a bomb threat. In an email, the sender said bombs were planted at 11 different locations across Mumbai. The ominous threat explicitly demanded the resignation of Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and RBI governor Shaktikanta Das, setting a deadline for compliance. Describing their alleged involvement in the "biggest scam in the history of India," the sender claimed to possess substantial evidence to substantiate these accusations. Also read | India: Bomb blast scare near Israel Embassy, security agencies on toes Specific targets and timeline The threat outlined specific targets, including the RBI New Central Office Building in Fort, HDFC House at Churchgate, and ICICI Bank Towers at Bandra Kurla Complex. The sender asserted that unless the stipulated resignations were tendered by 1:30 pm, 11 hidden bombs would detonate across the mentioned locations, triggering a potential catastrophe. Mumbai Police swiftly initiated a comprehensive search operation across all locations mentioned in the threatening email. Despite the urgency of the situation, no explosives or suspicious objects were discovered during the thorough sweep. Law enforcement also registered a criminal intimidation case, acknowledging the severity of the threat. Investigations are now underway to trace the origin of the email and unravel the motive behind the ominous threat. In response to the potential threat, the police have heightened security measures around the implicated banks and the RBI office. Also watch | Hindu woman files nomination for Pakistan elections; Hamas rejects Egypt's proposal As of now, neither the RBI nor the private banks implicated in the threat have issued official statements regarding the email. The silence from these financial institutions adds an element of uncertainty to the situation. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and RBI governor Shaktikanta Das have yet to respond to the demand for their resignation. (With inputs from agencies)

India: Email bomb threat sent to RBI, HDFC, ICICI banks in Mumbai, demands FM’s resignation

The merchant ship MV Chem Pluto which was attacked by a drone on Saturday will be arriving in Mumbai today. The vessel is being escorted by Indian Coast Guard ship Vikram. In response to the attack, the Indian Navy diverted a maritime patrol aircraft operating in Area. Naval maritime patrol aircraft flew over MV Chem Pluto and established contact.

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303 passengers predominantly Indians found themselves at the centre of a high-stakes legal showdown in France. The passengers detained by the French authorities are back in India. Out of 303, around 276 Indians are back in their country.

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Plane grounded in France with several Indians lands in Mumbai

New Delhi has officially announced that the country's external affairs minister S Jaishankar will fly to Russia on a key diplomatic visit beginning on Christmas day that is on December 25th. The 5-day visit is part of an ongoing high-level exchanges between Russia and India and it will include engagements in Moscow and St Petersburg.

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More than 37,000 women from the Ahir clan in the Indian state of Gujarat have take part in a ritual Ras dance ceremony in the city of Dwarka. The 5,000-year-old tradition is an offering made to the Hindu deity Krishna.

Gujarat: 37,000 women of Ahir clan dance for Krishna in Dwarka

In a significant boost to India's Naval capabilities, the Indian Navy has commissioned its stealth-guided missile destroyer the INS Imphal. The newest destroyer in the Navy's Arsenal was welcomed at the Mumbai port in the presence of India's defence minister Rajnath Singh.

INS Imphal now part of naval command, Defence Minster Rajnath Singh present at ceremony

Indian external affairs minister Dr S Jaishankar is on a 5-day visit to Russia. During his visit, Dr Jaishankar will meet Russia's Deputy Prime Minister and minister of industry and trade. The Indian external affairs minister will also meet his Russian counterpart, Sergey Lavrov. Watch to know more.

Indian Foreign Minister Jaishankar's five-day Russia visit

Here we bring you a quick round-up of all the latest news and top headlines from all across the globe: 303 passengers predominantly Indians found themselves at the centre of a high-stakes legal showdown in France. The passengers detained by the French authorities are back in India. Out of 303, around 276 Indians are back in their country. Israeli PM Netanyahu heckled inside Parliament by families of hostages. Netanyahu visited Gaza strip on Monday. He has vowed to fight until Israel reaches its goals. Watch the video to know the latest headlines of the day!

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In a major boost to India's naval capabilities, the Indian Navy is all set to commission its stealth guided missile destroyer - INS Imphal. The newest destroyer in the Navy's arsenal would be welcomed in a short while.

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The visit comes days after terrorists ambushed an army convoy. Army Chief General Manoj Pande's message to the Indian Army, 'remain resolute & steadfast against all challenges."

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will soon flag off the newly-made Amrit Bharat train. The train features innovative push-pull technology. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw highlighted the new technology. He claims that it will significantly increase the speed of the trains. Watch this video for all details.

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The 5-day visit is part of an ongoing high-level exchanges between Russia and India and it will include engagements in Moscow and St Petersburg.

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China's smartphone giant Vivo faces legal showdown in India. Two senior executives from Vivo's India unit were arrested last week by the enforcement directorate, raising tensions between China and India.

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Over 37,000 women from the Ahir community in the Indian state of Gujarat have taken part in a ritual 'Ras Dance' ceremony in the city of Dwarka. The 5,000-year-old tradition is an offering made to the Hindu deity Krishna.

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The merchant ship MV Chem Pluto which was attacked by a drone on Saturday will be arriving in Mumbai today. The vessel is being escorted by Indian Coast Guard ship Vikram.

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An aircraft with 303 Indian passengers detained near Paris over the suspicion of human trafficking could leave on Monday (Dec 25), news agency AFP reported citing French judicial officials.

An aircraft with 303 Indian passengers detained near Paris over the suspicion of human trafficking could leave on Monday (Dec 25), news agency AFP reported citing French judicial officials. The Nicaragua-bound Airbus A340 has been held at the Vatry airport, 150 kilometres east of Paris, since arriving from Dubai on Thursday following an anonymous tip-off that it was carrying potential victims of human trafficking. The aircraft was operated by the Romanian company Legend Airlines. Also read: Indian embassy obtains consular access of 300 Indians grounded in France amid human trafficking allegations After passengers were questioned for two days, French prosecutors on Sunday gave the go-ahead for the plane to leave, and full approval for its departure is expected Monday, according to the local prefecture. It was not known what would be the destination, but the head of the local bar association, Francois Procureur, told a press conference the passengers would be flown to India, AFP reported. Eleven unaccompanied minors among passengers The passengers aboard the aircraft included 11 unaccompanied minors, according to Paris prosecutors. Six of the minors expressed an interest in applying for asylum. Also read: 11 minors among 303 Indian passengers on flight grounded by France: Report The passengers were put up at the airport during the investigation. Two of them were detained "to verify" whether their role "may have been different than the others in this transport, and under what conditions and with what objectives". Twelve of the passengers have requested asylum, a source told AFP. Another source said that Indian passengers were likely workers in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) who had been bound for Nicaragua as a jumping-off spot for the United States or Canada. (With inputs from agencies)

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TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee, whose mimicry of Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar stirred a row, imitated Dhankhar once again on Sunday and said that he will continue to mimic him, terming it as an "art form". Banerjee said he would do it a thousand times and that he had a fundamental right to do so.

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Ahead of the 2024 general elections, the unity efforts of the opposition I.N.D.I.A opposition alliance seem to be coming under massive strain. DMK leader Dayanidhi Maran is facing condemnation for his allegedly derogatory remarks on Hindi speakers.

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India is all set to make use of Artificial Intelligence in a bid to make better weather forecast. The country has been facing climate challenges resulting in a surge of severe weather conditions.

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303 passengers predominantly Indians found themselves at the centre of a high-stakes legal showdown in France the passengers had been detained by the French authorities over grave suspicions of human trafficking. Keep watching this interview with Anne Elisabeth Moutet, Columnist at the London Telegraph.

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