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CAG flags data tampering risk in Assam NRC updation process

The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India has detected large-scale anomalies in the updation of the National Register of Citizens (NRC) for Assam and flagged the “risk of data tampering” due to “improper software development” for the exercise. Read more

Dense to very dense fog likely as north India shivers in cold wave | 5 points

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) on Sunday issued a fog warning for the next five days for several north Indian states amid cold wave conditions in the region. Read more

On Christmas, King Charles' message on ‘great anxiety’, recession-hit Britain

In his first Christmas message as a monarch, Britain's King Charles III expressed the “heartfelt solidarity” of people across the recession-hit United Kingdom, reflecting on the worsening cost of living crisis. Read more

Pak to declare war against Taliban? Sharif govt's decision soon amid terror surge | Details

Pakistan is mulling a major military offensive amid a rise in TTP-sponsored terror attacks. Watch here

‘What would you do if India didn’t play cricket': Ashwin's brutal reply to fan's 'IND would be 89 all out..' tweet

Ravichandran Ashwin had a terrific Test match as he helped Team India beat Bangladesh by three wickets in a thrilling encounter in Second Test match on Sunday. Read more

Shivam Sharma says he's ‘male Rakhi Sawant’: I don't need to win, I can just appear on reality shows to entertain people

Shivam Sharma, who appeared on Kangana Ranaut's reality series Lock Upp earlier this year, has said that he is the male version of Rakhi Sawant. Read more

Nysa Devgan, Khushi Kapoor, Ibrahim Ali Khan attend Christmas bash in glamorous outfits with friends. Watch videos

The Christmas celebrations continued till the night yesterday in Mumbai, and many well-known names stepped out in the city to ring in the festival. Read more