The gunmen behind the deadly attack on a Jewish Hanukkah celebration at Sydney’s Bondi Beach have been identified as a father and son, a shooting that killed at least 15 people.

The government is set to repeal the MGNREGA, enacted in 2005, and introduce the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill, 2025. This new legislation aims to provide 125 days of wage employment annually to rural households, shifting from an entitlement-based safety net to a future-oriented development mission aligned with Viksit Bharat 2047.

Noida and Greater Noida recorded severe air pollution with AQI readings up to 700 plus, prompting Gautam Buddha Nagar Traffic Police to reduce speed limits from December 15.