News Headlines Today: 28 December 2024
Stay informed with today’s top stories and updates from around the world. From significant developments in politics and business to major events impacting daily life, here’s a comprehensive roundup of the latest news headlines for December 28, 2024.
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State Funeral for Former PM Dr. Manmohan Singh Scheduled for December 28
The Ministry of Home Affairs announced that former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh will be accorded a state funeral. The ceremony is scheduled to take place at 11:45 AM on December 28, 2024, at Nigambodh Ghat, New Delhi. The ministry further stated, “The Ministry of Defence is requested to make arrangements for the state funeral.”
Magnus Carlsen Fined $200 for Jeans, Withdraws from World Rapid and Blitz Championships
World chess champion Magnus Carlsen was fined $200 for violating the dress code by wearing jeans at the World Rapid and Blitz Championships. Although he offered to change for the final day, Carlsen refused to comply when given an ultimatum to change before round nine of the Rapid tournament, leading to his disqualification. Following this, Carlsen announced his decision to withdraw from the Blitz section as well.
Trump Asks US Supreme Court to Delay Law That Could Ban TikTok
President-elect Donald Trump has requested the US Supreme Court to delay the enforcement of a law that could ban TikTok or compel its sale. Trump argued that he should have the opportunity to pursue a “political resolution” to the matter after assuming office. The law mandates that TikTok’s Chinese parent company, ByteDance, must either sell the platform to an American company or face a ban.
Delhi's Air Quality Improves to 'Moderate' After Heavy Rainfall
Delhi’s air quality saw significant improvement following heavy rainfall, shifting to a ‘moderate’ level with an AQI of 179 as of 7 AM on Saturday. The persistent rain not only brought relief from pollution but also led to the lifting of GRAP-3 pollution curbs on Friday as conditions improved. Prior to the rains, the air quality had deteriorated from ‘severe’ to ‘poor’ before steadily getting better. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) recorded a temperature of 13.8°C at 5:30 AM on Saturday, with a low of 12°C expected later in the day.
This improvement coincided with December marking its highest rainfall in 15 years, with 42.8 mm of rain recorded throughout the month, including 9.1 mm in the past 24 hours. The rain also caused a significant 9.5°C drop in daytime temperatures, making it the coldest December in the past five years.
IT CEO Salaries Jump 160% in 5 Years, Freshers See Only 4% Growth
Top executives at major Indian IT firms have experienced a staggering 160% salary hike over the past five years, while freshers’ salaries have risen by just 4%. Critics, including Mohandas Pai, have expressed concern over the growing pay disparity, particularly in the context of slow GDP growth. They are calling on companies to address this inequality by increasing fresher salaries to at least ₹5 lakh per year.
