Two intruders jumped into the Lok Sabha from the visitors' gallery in a significant security breach in Parliament. The incident happened on the 22nd anniversary of the infamous Parliament attack. Wearing a blue jacket, one intruder roamed inside which led to a commotion MPs and security apprehended the man revealing claims of gas spraying.

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The much-awaited Ram temple in Ayodhya will open in January next year. Preparations and construction are all underway at a mammoth scale. Meanwhile, Mohit Pandey has been selected as one of the priests for the temple. Here is all you need to know.

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Suryakumar Yadav and Rinku Singh hit rapid half-centuries for India but South Africa chased down an adjusted target to win the second Twenty20 international by five wickets at St George's Park in Gqeberha on Tuesday.

India, sent in to bat, were 180 for seven when rain ended the innings with three balls remaining in their 20 overs.

After a delay of almost an hour, South Africa were set to make 152 off 15 overs.

Led by a hard-hit 49 off 27 balls by opening batsman Reeza Hendricks, South Africa won with seven balls to spare. They took a 1-0 lead in the three-match series after the first match in Durban was rained off.

South African captain Aiden Markram admitted that the conditions favoured his team. Rain fell in the lead-up to the match before returning at the end of the Indian innings.&nbsp;

"The second bit of rain helped us. The ball skidded on a bit and also affected the outfield," said Markram.

Indian captain Suryakumar hit 56 off 36 balls and Singh was unbeaten with a career-best 68 off 39 deliveries.

Suryakumar went out to bat with the total on six for two after two overs. Both openers, Yashavi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill, were dismissed without scoring.

The precarious situation did not deter the captain and Tilak Varma (29) from going on the attack against some erratic bowling. They added 49 off 25 balls.

Suryakumar and Singh then put on 70 off 49 balls.

"That's the brand of cricket we want to play, whatever the situation," said Suryakumar.&nbsp;

Markram said the Indian assault meant he had to be strategic with the way he handled the bowlers, with player of the match Tabraiz Shamsi bowling his left-arm wrist spin in three spells to take one for 18, easily the most economical figures of the match.&nbsp;

"Shammy bowled incredibly well," said Markham.

Gerald Coetzee took three for 32, taking wickets with what proved to be the last two balls of the Indian innings.

Mohammed Siraj was walking out to face the hat-trick delivery when the umpires took the players off the field.

Brief scores:

India 180-7 in 19.3 overs (S. Yadav 56, R. Singh 68 not out; G. Coetzee 3-32).

South Africa 154-5 in 13.5 overs (R. Hendricks 49, A. Markram 30; M. Kumar 2-34).

Result: South Africa won by five wickets (DLS Method).

Series: South Africa lead the three-match series 1-0.

Toss: South Africa.

Remaining match:

December 17, Johannesburg

Suryakumar Yadav and Rinku Singh hit rapid half-centuries for India but South Africa chased down an adjusted target to win the second Twenty20 international by five wickets at St George's Park in Gqeberha on Tuesday.

Suryakumar Yadav and Rinku Singh hit rapid half-centuries for India but South Africa chased down an adjusted target to win the second Twenty20 international by five wickets at St George's Park in Gqeberha on Tuesday. India, sent in to bat, were 180 for seven when rain ended the innings with three balls remaining in their 20 overs. After a delay of almost an hour, South Africa were set to make 152 off 15 overs. Led by a hard-hit 49 off 27 balls by opening batsman Reeza Hendricks, South Africa won with seven balls to spare. They took a 1-0 lead in the three-match series after the first match in Durban was rained off. South African captain Aiden Markram admitted that the conditions favoured his team. Rain fell in the lead-up to the match before returning at the end of the Indian innings. "The second bit of rain helped us. The ball skidded on a bit and also affected the outfield," said Markram. Indian captain Suryakumar hit 56 off 36 balls and Singh was unbeaten with a career-best 68 off 39 deliveries. Suryakumar went out to bat with the total on six for two after two overs. Both openers, Yashavi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill, were dismissed without scoring. The precarious situation did not deter the captain and Tilak Varma (29) from going on the attack against some erratic bowling. They added 49 off 25 balls. Suryakumar and Singh then put on 70 off 49 balls. "That's the brand of cricket we want to play, whatever the situation," said Suryakumar. Markram said the Indian assault meant he had to be strategic with the way he handled the bowlers, with player of the match Tabraiz Shamsi bowling his left-arm wrist spin in three spells to take one for 18, easily the most economical figures of the match. "Shammy bowled incredibly well," said Markham. Gerald Coetzee took three for 32, taking wickets with what proved to be the last two balls of the Indian innings. Mohammed Siraj was walking out to face the hat-trick delivery when the umpires took the players off the field. Brief scores: India 180-7 in 19.3 overs (S. Yadav 56, R. Singh 68 not out; G. Coetzee 3-32). South Africa 154-5 in 13.5 overs (R. Hendricks 49, A. Markram 30; M. Kumar 2-34). Result: South Africa won by five wickets (DLS Method). Series: South Africa lead the three-match series 1-0. Toss: South Africa. Remaining match: December 17, Johannesburg

South Africa reach rain-reduced target to beat India

In the midst of a global economic slowdown, the indian stock markets have remained in a state of euphoria, with the nifty 50 recently shattering the 21,000-point barrier. This meteoric rise, from 20,000 to 21,000 unfolded in a mere 61 trading sessions, prompting seasoned market veterans to underscore the impact of the power of compounding on investor wealth.

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Nigeria's Victor Osimhen crowned African men's footballer of the year, his compatriot Asisat Oshoala bags the top women's prize for a record sixth time. Indian Wicketkeeper batter Rishabh Pant is set to return to cricket after a near-fatal accident and why are all Turkish leagues suspended, take a look at this report for all the headlines from World of Sport.

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After 16 days of hearing, the Indian Supreme Court in a unanimous ruling upheld the Narendra Modi government’s decision in 2019 to scrap Article 370 of the Indian Constitution that had guaranteed special autonomous status to the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir.

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Since last two years, India has remained the world’s fastest-growing major economy. Indian economy is also expected to retain the top spot in 2024 as well. At present, Indian economy and demography resemble China’s between the late 1990s and early 2000s. Watch this video to find out why India is likely to be the world’s fastest-growing economy for at least a couple of decades.

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According to media sources on Tuesday, US President Joe Biden is anticipated to miss India's Republic Day celebration in January. His visit was a part of the Quad Summit, which will now take place later in the year in India instead of in January of next year.

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India's central government is planning to replace the outdated criminal laws. The government has greenlit the introduction of criminal law amendment bills.

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In Kerala, Governor Arif Mohammed Khan's car was allegedly attacked by a left-wing student organisation - the Student's Federation of India. The incident took place while the Governor was en-route Thiruvananthapuram International Airport.

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24 hours after The Intercept's report on Hardeep Singh Nijjar, India has issued a stern statement calling the report 'fake' & 'fabricated'. Are these reports the handiwork of an Anti-India lobby? Here's what Hem Saroya has to say.

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In 2022, Bengaluru took an alarming lead in acid attacks against women, recording the highest number of cases in the country, as per the latest National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) report.

The city's police documented six acid attack cases, positioning Bengaluru at the forefront among the 19 metropolitan cities listed.

<h2>Acid attacks across metropolitan cities</h2>

Delhi secured the second position with seven reported acid attack incidents in 2022, while Ahmedabad followed closely at the third spot with five cases, according to the NCRB data.

Analysing the national scenario, Delhi reported seven attempted acid attacks, with Bengaluru registering three such cases last year. Hyderabad and Ahmedabad each reported two attempted acid attacks in 2022.

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<h2>Acid attacks in Bengaluru</h2>

One of the prominent acid attack cases in Bengaluru involved a 24-year-old M.Com who fell victim to an attack on April 28.

The assailant, who had been stalking the victim for years, approached her with a marriage proposal. When she declined, he resorted to the horrific act of splashing acid on her.

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The perpetrator was arrested&nbsp;in May, hiding in a Tiruvannamalai Ashram disguised as a 'swami'.&nbsp;In a positive turn of events, the victim was offered a job on a contract basis by Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's office in June 2023.

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On June 10, 2022, another distressing acid attack case unfolded in Bengaluru. In this instance, a man allegedly threw acid on the face of his female friend after she rejected his marriage proposal.

(With inputs from agencies)

In 2022, Bengaluru took an alarming lead in acid attacks against women, recording the highest number of cases in the country, as per the latest National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) report.

In 2022, Bengaluru took an alarming lead in acid attacks against women, recording the highest number of cases in the country, as per the latest National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) report. The city's police documented six acid attack cases, positioning Bengaluru at the forefront among the 19 metropolitan cities listed. Acid attacks across metropolitan cities Delhi secured the second position with seven reported acid attack incidents in 2022, while Ahmedabad followed closely at the third spot with five cases, according to the NCRB data. Analysing the national scenario, Delhi reported seven attempted acid attacks, with Bengaluru registering three such cases last year. Hyderabad and Ahmedabad each reported two attempted acid attacks in 2022. Also read | Who is Mohan Yadav? Here's all you need to know about Madhya Pradesh's new chief minister Acid attacks in Bengaluru One of the prominent acid attack cases in Bengaluru involved a 24-year-old M.Com who fell victim to an attack on April 28. The assailant, who had been stalking the victim for years, approached her with a marriage proposal. When she declined, he resorted to the horrific act of splashing acid on her. Also read | What does Justice SK Kaul's separate 'sentimental' ruling on Article 370 intend to achieve? The perpetrator was arrested in May, hiding in a Tiruvannamalai Ashram disguised as a 'swami'. In a positive turn of events, the victim was offered a job on a contract basis by Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's office in June 2023. Also watch | BJP reworks social equations in choice of Chief Ministers before 2024 elections On June 10, 2022, another distressing acid attack case unfolded in Bengaluru. In this instance, a man allegedly threw acid on the face of his female friend after she rejected his marriage proposal. (With inputs from agencies)

This Indian city reported the highest number of acid attacks against women in 2022

With the stormy Indian Parliament winter session ongoing, the country's Supreme Court is set to deliver its verdict on the validity of the scrapping of Article 370 of the Constitution. The Indian government on 5 August 2019 abrogated Article 370 of the Consitution and completed the reorganisation of the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir into two Union Territories, namely Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh.

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United Nations' climate body on Monday (Dec 11) released draft text of the deal which would be put up for passage at the ongoing COP28 Summit in Dubai in United Arab Emirates. The text advocates for reducing production as use of fossil fuels but stops short of using the wording 'phase out'.

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The raids by the Income Tax department against an Odisha-based distillery company reached their sixth day. Income Tax Raids in Odisha resulted in ₹351 crore cash seizure. This marks the 'highest-ever' single-action haul by any probe agency in India. Additional machines, staff & security personnel have been deployed to accelerate the counting of the seized cash.

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The Indian Supreme Court announced the verdict on petitions challenging the abrogation of Article 370. The article had granted special autonomous status to Jammu and Kashmir. But it was abrogated in 2019 by government of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The Indian government integrated Kashmir on the same footing as the rest of India.

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