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Varanasi to Host 72nd Senior National Volleyball Championship in January

December 27, 2025

Varanasi Enters India’s National Sports Calendar

Varanasi is set to achieve a significant sporting milestone as it hosts the 72nd Senior National Volleyball Championship for men and women from January 4 to 11. The prestigious national tournament will be held at the Dr Sampurnanand Sports Stadium in Sigra, marking the first time a championship of this scale is organised in the Purvanchal region of eastern Uttar Pradesh. The event aligns with the broader objectives of the Khelo India initiative, which aims to strengthen grassroots and competitive sports across the country.

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Palestinian Actor Mohammad Bakri Passes Away at 72

December 27, 2025

Loss of a Powerful Cinematic Voice

Renowned Palestinian actor and filmmaker Mohammad Bakri passed away on December 24 at the age of 72 following heart-related ailments. He died in Israel, and his funeral was held the same day in his hometown of al-Bi’neh in northern Israel. Bakri’s death has drawn tributes from across the global film community, recognising his lifelong commitment to politically conscious cinema and artistic integrity.

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Amit Shah Calls for Impenetrable Anti-Terror Grid at Anti-Terrorism Conference 2025

December 27, 2025

Overhauling India’s Internal Security Framework

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has outlined an ambitious roadmap to strengthen India’s internal security, calling for the creation of an “impenetrable anti-terrorism grid” and announcing a “360-degree strike” strategy against organised crime. Addressing the Anti-Terrorism Conference 2025 in New Delhi, Shah said proactive and coordinated action was essential to protect future generations from evolving and hybrid security threats.

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India Launches First National Weapons Database to Strengthen Internal Security

December 27, 2025

India’s First Centralised Weapon Database

In a major step towards strengthening internal security and counter-terror preparedness, the Union government has launched India’s first-ever national weapons database. The initiative aims to curb terrorism, organised crime and extremism by improving the tracking, tracing and recovery of government-owned firearms that slip into illegal circulation.

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China Opens World’s Longest Expressway Tunnel in Xinjiang

December 27, 2025

Landmark Infrastructure Achievement in Western China

China has opened to traffic the Tianshan Shengli Tunnel, now recognised as the world’s longest expressway tunnel, marking a major infrastructure milestone in the country’s western region. Located in the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, the tunnel significantly improves connectivity across the formidable Tianshan mountain range, long regarded as a natural barrier between northern and southern Xinjiang.

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