1) PM Modi to Address Key NDA Parliamentary Meet
The NDA Parliamentary Party meeting is set to begin in New Delhi. PM Modi will address MPs and outline conduct and strategy. Amit Shah JP Nadda and other leaders have arrived. Discussions may include SIR and electoral reforms. The ruling alliance aims to strengthen unity and focus during the session.
2) Menstrual Leave Rule Put on Hold in Karnataka
The Karnataka High Court has stayed the state order granting one day menstrual leave each month for women workers. The stay followed a petition claiming lack of consultation. The rule covered women in multiple sectors. Earlier the government had allowed one day menstrual leave for female state employees with immediate effect.
3) Messi to Walk Ramp in Mumbai for Charity
Lionel Messi will walk the ramp in Mumbai for a charity fashion show with Luis Suarez and Rodrigo De Paul. Organisers asked Messi to bring World Cup memorabilia for auction. Kolkata will unveil his statue virtually. Messi will attend events in Mumbai Kolkata Hyderabad and Delhi and meet the Prime Minister.
4) CSK Gear Up for Major 2026 Auction
CSK enter the IPL 2026 auction with key gaps after losing Jadeja Curran and Ashwin. They need a strong overseas finisher a top Indian spinner and a death overs pacer. Targets include Livingstone Bishnoi Chahar and Coetzee. CSK may also chase Green Miller and Indian depth options like Venkatesh Iyer.
5) Flipperachi’s Track Powers Dhurandhar Moment
Fa9la becomes a sensation after featuring as Akshaye Khanna’s entry track in Dhurandhar. The Khaleeji hip hop song by Bahraini rapper Flipperachi has gained massive popularity in India. The film version went viral on social media. Flipperachi is an award winning artist known for global collaborations and major Arab hip hop hits.
6) Hema Malini Hosts Separate Prayer Meet
Hema Malini and daughters Esha and Ahana arranged a prayer meet for Dharmendra in Delhi on December 11. Sunny and Bobby earlier held one in Mumbai with many celebrities attending. Hema’s family held a home puja the same day. They did not join the Mumbai meet for unknown reasons.
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