New details on Aztec human sacrifices to the god of rain Tlaloc were revealed at an event in Mexico. The sacrifices were made in an attempt to end a severe drought in the 1450s and reflect the Aztecs' reliance on ceremonies to ensure their survival.

Trump announces key members of his new team, including Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy leading the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Maharashtra election alliances and rebel candidates cause confusion. Chief Justice DY Chandrachud retires. A thought experiment explores what would happen if India followed the US Electoral College system.

SPAR's plans for a store in Beersheva, Israel have been canceled, leaving the Kfar Saba store as the only branch. Talks for outlets in Tel Aviv are ongoing.

A delegation of religious leaders visited Amsterdam to condemn anti-Semitic violence and promote peace and tolerance. They emphasized the need to combat discrimination and called on leaders and citizens to take action against anti-Semitism.

VJ Ramya attended a Diwali celebration in Chennai.

Israeli strike kills three young siblings in Gaza, while an airstrike in Lebanon kills at least six people. The Biden administration will not limit weapons transfers to Israel despite limited progress in increasing humanitarian aid to Gaza. The war in Gaza has killed over 43,000 people, with more than half being women and children. The Palestinian Islamic Jihad releases a video of an Israeli hostage held in Gaza for over a year.

The global energy sector saw a 3.8% increase in employment in 2023, driven by investment in eco-conscious technologies, according to the IEA.

A recent study suggests that the asteroid Apophis may experience tremors and surface changes during its close flyby of Earth in 2029. Despite initial concerns, the risk of collision has been ruled out. NASA's OSIRIS-APEX mission will observe Apophis to study the effects of Earth's gravity on the asteroid.

Israeli military strikes have killed at least 14 Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, as forces continue their offensive in the north. Palestinians claim that Israel is clearing the area for use as a buffer zone and potentially for a return of Jewish settlers.

Noa Argamani marks 400 days of war and calls for the release of 101 hostages still held by Hamas in an Instagram post.

VHP warns of Jihadi aggression against Hindu society, releases report documenting over 300 incidents since January 2023. Concerns raised over political parties indirectly supportive of these activities. VHP considers legal action and monitors inflammatory statements from religious leaders.

Families of hostages in Gaza will meet with President Biden at the White House, while President-elect Trump will not attend the meeting.