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A Nagpur couple, celebrating their 26th wedding anniversary, tragically ended their lives in a suicide pact. Jeril and Anne Moncriff, dressed in their wedding attire, posted a farewell message and two suicide notes on social media before taking their own lives early Tuesday.

A tourist's viral Reddit post revealed his experience of unknowingly giving a fake Rs 500 note to an Uber driver in Gurgaon. He claimed the counterfeit note, labeled "Manoranjan Bank of India," came from an ATM, sparking debates and jokes about scams and ATM reliability.

The temperature in Ooty has dropped to minus 2 degrees, causing water bodies to freeze and affecting tea gardens. Meanwhile, North India is experiencing severe cold, with temperatures dipping below zero. ISRO plans to dock its Spadex spacecraft.

Kannadigas living in China dismisses fears surrounding the HMPV outbreak, sharing videos showing normal life with no signs of panic or overcrowded hospitals. They urge people not to believe exaggerated reports circulating online, emphasizing that daily life in China continues as usual despite misinformation.

A Noida ophthalmologist accused a patient of months-long harassment post-surgery. The patient, Piyush Dutt Kaushik, allegedly made advances, threatened her practice, and defamed her, impacting her career. Police registered an FIR for harassment and intimidation and are searching for the accused. Investigation continues.

Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar announced Delhi election dates will be revealed soon in his final press briefing before retiring in February 2025. Reflecting on his tenure, he highlighted violence-free Lok Sabha polls and addressed allegations of EVMs and voter discrepancies.

The Supreme Court granted interim bail to Asaram Bapu, jailed in a 2013 rape case, until March 31 on medical grounds. Strict conditions apply, barring him from meeting followers or tampering with evidence. The bail ensures medical care while maintaining judicial oversight.

A 36-year-old Nepal man was arrested in Delhi for stabbing his wife’s suspected lover after obsessively tracking him for three months across cities. He fled to Nepal but returned to check if the victim had died, leading to his capture by police.

A 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck Nepal near Lobuche, with tremors felt in Bihar and North India. Two aftershocks of 4.7 and 4.9 magnitudes followed. No major damage was reported, but the quake highlights the region's vulnerability along the Himalayan fault line.

Dev Pragad, CEO of Newsweek, will attend the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention in Bhubaneswar (January 9-11, 2025) as a Guest of Honour. The event celebrates Indian diaspora contributions, with dignitaries like PM Modi attending. Pragad’s transformative leadership at Newsweek exemplifies global innovation and engagement.