Evening news wrap: PM Modi, Netanyahu discuss strengthening India–Israel strategic ties; another Hindu man dies in Bangladesh & more | India News

PM Modi spoke with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu, exchanging New Year greetings and discussing ways to strengthen the India-Israel strategic partnership, regional issues, and joint counterterrorism efforts. A Hindu youth, Mithun Sarkar, drowned after being chased by a mob accusing him of theft in Naogaon, amid rising communal violence ahead of Bangladesh’s national elections. Congress…

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US jobs data: Job openings slide to near five-year low; hiring stays sluggish despite solid growth

US employers posted significantly fewer job openings in November, signalling that hiring remains subdued even as economic growth has picked up, according to data released by the Labor Department. Businesses and government agencies reported 7.1 million open jobs at the end of November, down from 7.4 million in October. While hiring remained weak, layoffs also…

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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi takes Player of the Match and Series as India U19 crush South Africa by 233 runs to seal 3–0 sweep | Cricket News

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (ANI) Vaibhav Sooryavanshi continued his sensational form with a stunning century, while Aaron George also reached triple figures as India U-19 crushed South Africa by 233 runs in the third and final youth ODI, completing a commanding 3-0 series sweep on Wednesday. Sooryavanshi’s brilliance earned him both the Player of the Match and…

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Kolkata Rapid & Blitz Chess: Five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand, American Hans Niemann share lead after Day 1 | Chess News

Viswanathan Anand in Kolkata (Photo by Lennart Ootes) KOLKATA: Five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand showed he remains a force to reckon with in a field increasingly dominated by youngsters, notching up two wins to emerge joint leader with 2.5 points after three rounds of the Rapid games on the opening day of the Tata Steel…

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Texas teachers’ union sues state education agency over investigations into social media posts about Charlie Kirk

A Texas teachers’ union has sued the state’s education department, accusing it of retaliating against public school employees for their social media posts following the assassination of conservative political activist Charlie Kirk.According to the lawsuit, filed Tuesday in a US District Court in Austin, the Texas Education Agency and its commissioner, Mike Morath, violated the…

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‘Jana Nayagan’ postponed after censor row, SJ Suryah injured during ‘Killer’ shoot, Mohanlal exits Chiranjeevi–Bobby film: Top 5 South newsmakers of the day | Tamil Movie News

South cinema buzzed with activity on January 7, featuring Yash’s ‘Toxic’ update and a fiery new poster, while the ‘Jana Nayagan’ censor row escalated in the High Court. Actor SJ Suryah sustained an injury on the ‘Killer’ set, and Mohanlal reportedly exited Chiranjeevi’s film. Samantha’s powerful first look for ‘Maa Inti Bangaaram’ also captivated audiences….

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