INDIA
Tripura student was stabbed in stomach, head; brother hit with metal object: What FIR reveals in Anjel Chakma's death
His father alleged that police initially refused to register a report about the incident involving his sons in the Selakui area and only filed an FIR two to three days later after pressure from the All India Chakma Students Union and senior officers.
INDIA
Sambhal: Security stepped up ahead of graveyard measurement near Jama Masjid
The exercise follows complaints alleging illegal construction of about 20 to 25 shops and houses on the cemetery land. Authorities plan to determine the actual status of the site through official measurement.
INDIA
'Deeply concerned': PM Modi on reports of drone attacks at Putin's residence
Deeply concerned by reports of the targeting of the residence of the President of the Russian Federation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrote on X
INDIA
BJP will form govt with clear majority: Amit Shah sounds poll bugle in West Bengal
Speaking to the press in Kolkata, Shah continued his tirade against the Mamata Banerjee government, saying that TMC does not address the issue as it benefits them electorally. "Mamata Banerjee abetting infiltration of Bangladeshis for electoral benefit," Shah said in Kolkata.
WORLD
Sheikh Hasina condoles death of ex-PM Khaleda Zia: 'A profound loss...'
In a condolence message shared on the Awami League's X account, Hasina described Zia as a significant figure in the country’s political history
INDIA
Techie killed in gas cylinder explosion at Bengaluru PG, 3 injured
The deceased has been identified as Aravind, who was employed as a senior analyst with Capgemini.
BUSINESS
Sensex falls nearly 300 pts from day's high, Nifty below 25,900: FII selling, 5 other key factors behind market decline
Sensex, Nifty declined after a brief upward move in a highly volatile session on the Nifty monthly expiry day.
CITY
Video: Exact moment when BEST bus crashed into pedestrians while reversing in Mumbai
The driver was reversing the bus at the endpoint of its route when he lost control, the police said.
POLITICS
Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury meets PM Narendra Modi in Delhi
Media reports suggest that the Congress leaders discussed a host of issues -- ranging from apprehensions in Bengal regarding the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls to isolated incidents of violence against Bengali-speaking people reported in several states.
INDIA
Air India Express pilot, arrested in IGI airport passenger assault case, gets bail
The arrest of Captain Virender Sejwal followed an investigation into the incident that took place on December 19 near the security checkpoint of Terminal 1
INDIA
'I’ll pee on your face': UP woman police officer caught abusing couple in Meerut traffic jam
The woman officer, travelling in a Hyundai i20, allegedly lost her temper after being stuck in the jam and began hurling abuses at motorists ahead of her from inside her car.
BUSINESS
Eternal shares fall 2.5% to hit five-month low as Blinkit CFO resigns
Vipin Kapooria, chief financial officer of Blinkit, has resigned and is expected to return to his former employer, e-commerce giant Flipkart, Moneycontrol reported citing sources
POLITICS
Mission Kerala: What’s driving CPI(M)'s push on Bengaluru demolitions?
The campaign gained momentum after chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan publicly criticised the demolitions, following which several senior CPI(M) leaders and party sympathisers began amplifying the issue on social media and other public platforms.
INDIA
Tripura student death: FIR reveals Anjel Chakma 'stabbed in stomach, head'; NHRC takes cognisance
His father said that Anjel was "brutally attacked" with knives and blunt objects when he tried to defend his brother who faced racial slurs and was called "Chinese" by the attackers.
INDIA
Amit Shah in West Bengal: Huddle with RSS, temple visits & more | Full itinerary
On Tuesday, Shah is expected to address a press conference in Kolkata in the morning, where he is likely to respond to questions on national and state politics.
POLITICS
BMC elections 2026: Why Congress' dash for last-minute alliances left Mumbai cadre stunned
Congress' decision to reverse its claim of contesting all 227 wards independently and entering into tie-ups with smaller parties has left the party's Mumbai cadre deeply disappointed.
INDIA
Attack on Tripura student killed in Dehradun not racially motivated, says top cop: 'Remarks made in jest ...'
According to Singh, a group of men seated together were exchanging derogatory remarks among themselves but the Chakma brothers assumed the comments were aimed at them.
BUSINESS
As toxic smog chokes NCR, GST Council may cut tax on air, water purifiers to 5%: Report
The Council last met in September during its 56th session, where tax rates on purifiers were left unchanged
TRENDS
Man takes Rs 1.75 crore loan which grows to Rs 147 crore debt, after 4% interest per month
Struggling to keep up with repayments, the borrower sold his home in July 2016 to the director of the moneylending company for Rs 14 crore. But, the sale came with a catch: he signed a tenancy agreement with the same director, agreeing to stay on as a tenant and pay between Rs 5 lakh and Rs 6 lakh per month in rent.
INDIA
FIR delay to racial violence denial: Questions over Dehradun Police handling of Anjel Chakma case
The Dehradun Police have acknowledged receiving a complaint from Anjel’s brother, Michael, on December 10 -- one day after the assault -- against unidentified persons. However, instead of registering an FIR, police made only a general diary entry and began a preliminary inquiry
INDIA
Priyanka Gandhi’s son Raihan Vadra engaged to long-time girlfriend Aviva Baig: Report
The report said Raihan proposed to his girlfriend, Aviva Beg, after being in a relationship for around seven years, and she accepted. The engagement has reportedly been approved by both families.
BUSINESS
Aramco, OIL eye equity as BPCL opens Andhra refinery to partners: Report
Saudi Aramco is expected to pick up a minority holding of around 20 per cent, while OIL may take close to a 10 per cent stake.
POLITICS
PM Modi condoles death of Khaleda Zia: 'Contributions towards development of India-Bangladesh relations will always be remembered'
I recall my warm meeting with her in Dhaka in 2015. We hope that her vision and legacy will continue to guide our partnership. May her soul rest in peace, says PM Modi.
BUSINESS
LPG subsidy norms may change as oil firms lock in US supplies: Report
Currently, LPG subsidies are computed using the Saudi Contract Price (CP), which serves as the benchmark for supplies from West Asia.
