War and disruption should be avoided, global priority to restore normalcy: FM Sitharaman

On Sunday, Russia announced that its forces had seized villages in eastern Ukraine near the strategic locations of Pokrovsk and Kurakhove. The defence ministry reported the capture of Vesely Gai and Pushkine in the Donetsk region as part of their advancement. This development marks a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict in the region. Full Article

The Kerala State Lottery Department has announced the results of the Akshaya AK-681 lucky draw for Sunday, December 15, with the first prize winner receiving Rs 75 lakh. The full list of winning numbers, including prizes ranging from Rs 100 to Rs 70 lakh, has been published. Winners can claim their prizes by verifying their ticket numbers on the Kerala Lottery website and presenting the necessary documents within 30 days of the draw date. Full...

Security agencies in Pakistan killed at least 341 terrorists in the first ten months of the year, with 1,566 terrorism incidents leading to 924 deaths. The Interior Ministry reported 2,801 intelligence-based operations, resulting in the elimination of terrorists and the proscription of four terrorist organizations. Additionally, 800 individuals were placed on the Fourth Schedule for suspected involvement in terrorist activities. Full Article

Two 18-year-old labourers from Bihar, Dashrat Kumar and Sunalal Kumar, were found dead with bullet injuries in Manipur’s Kakching district after being shot by unknown assailants while cycling back from work. The police, who are investigating the case, rushed the victims to a hospital where they were declared dead on arrival. The motive behind the attack is yet to be determined, and efforts are being made to apprehend the culprits. Full Article

Russia launched a massive aerial attack on Ukrainian energy facilities, causing significant damage and power cuts in several regions. President Zelenskyy emphasized the need for increased Western support to counter Russian aggression before any peace negotiations. The attack, the 12th on the energy system this year, included 93 missiles and nearly 200 drones, highlighting the escalating tensions between the two nations. Full Article

The border fencing work along the India-Myanmar border near Moreh town in Manipur is progressing rapidly, with only 10 km currently fenced out of the 398 km border shared with Myanmar. The project, costing Rs 31,000 crore, aims to fence the entire 1,643 km porous border. Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh reported the detection of 10,675 illegal immigrants in the state in the last five years, with plans to establish new police stations and...