Morning digest | Some use farmers as mere pawns, says PM Modi in poll-bound U.P.; at least 13 killed in A.P. rains, and more
The Hindu
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Speaking in poll-bound Uttar Pradesh soon after he announced the withdrawal of the contentious three farm laws, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday launched an attack on Opposition parties and said keeping farmers entangled in problems has been the basis of some parties.

Will ensure KCR will not regain power as long as I am active in politics: Telangana CM Revanth Reddy
Revanth Reddy vows to prevent KCR's return to power, predicting Congress will dominate if elections were to be held for the present strength of 119 Assembly constituencies

The Blue Birds, one of India’s oldest rock bands with a 55-year legacy, perform a live tribute to The Beatles and The Rolling Stones at Bay 146, Hotel Savera, Chennai, on December 26. Led by legendary vocalist Rajashekaran, the band revisits classic rock hits from the 1960s, ’70s and ’80s in a high-energy, nostalgia-filled evening.











