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US President Donald Trump will be awarded Israel's highest civilian honor, the Israel Peace Prize. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed the announcement on Monday after meeting with Trump in Florida. Netanyahu said the award is being given to Trump for his contributions to Israel and the Jewish community.
Netanyahu told a press conference that this award has not been given to a non-Israeli citizen in the last 80 years. He also said that this is the first time the award will be given in the peace category. US President Trump also expressed his happiness at the announcement and called it an unexpected honor.
The Mahayuti alliance has finalised its seat-sharing formula for the upcoming Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections, putting an end to weeks of negotiations between its key constituents.
As per the agreement, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will contest 137 seats, while the Shiv Sena will field candidates in 90 seats.
In the Indian bullion market, gold prices witnessed a slight decline in the final days of 2025. After consistently reaching new highs in the past few weeks, gold prices fell today from their record levels. According to the India Bullion and Jewellers Association (IBJA), the price of 24-karat gold fell from ₹1,42,300 per 10 grams to ₹1,41,800. This decline is primarily due to a 1.54% drop in spot gold prices in the international market.
A major and tragic road accident occurred in Mumbai, the capital of Maharashtra, on Monday night. A BEST bus crushed several people while reversing in the Bhandup West station road area. Four people died on the spot in the accident, while 10 others were seriously injured. The incident caused chaos and panic in the area.
According to information received from the police, the accident was reported at around 10:05 PM. It is reported that the BEST bus driver was reversing the bus when he lost control, and the bus collided with passengers and pedestrians. The station road area was crowded at the time of the accident, as a large number of people were returning home from work.
A significant chapter in Bangladeshi politics has come to a close. Former Prime Minister and chairperson of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), Khaleda Zia, has passed away at the age of 80. The BNP confirmed her death in a post on the social media platform X. According to the party, she had been battling several serious health problems for a long time.
A statement issued by the party said that Khaleda Zia breathed her last at around 6 AM at Evercare Hospital in Dhaka. She had been hospitalized for the past 36 days. Her condition deteriorated on November 23 after developing infections in her heart and lungs. She was also suffering from pneumonia, which kept her condition critical.
According to the AI-based horoscope, the year 2026 will be full of courage, confidence, and achievements for Aries. This year can open new chapters in your life and strengthen your decision-making abilities.
For working professionals, there are strong chances of promotion and new responsibilities. Those in government jobs, police, army, and administration are especially likely to benefit. Those in business may see rapid growth after June.
The cold wave continues to intensify across North India. Dense fog has reduced visibility to near zero in many areas, severely impacting daily life as well as air and rail traffic. The Meteorological Department has warned that temperatures may drop further in the coming days.
Around 600 flights across the country were affected due to dense fog. At Delhi airport alone, 128 flights were canceled, including 64 arrivals and 64 departures. In addition, eight flights were diverted to other cities. Approximately 470 flights were delayed, with an average delay of 20 to 25 minutes.
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