INDIA
Married man sexually exploits woman, robs her of 20 lakhs after convincing her to lie to her family and live with him
The case apparently began in Nelamangala and involved two sisters, NDTV reported. According to police, the man, Shubham Shukla, first became friends with a minor girl and assaulted her. He then used her to have access to her family after that.
INDIA
Face burnt, hands and legs tied: Woman in early twenties found murdered in Noida, body stuffed in bag
The body was found on Saturday in Noida's main dumping ground. That area, as is known, is largely empty and sees very little public movement.
INDIA
House detentions, strict missive? What forced 'Open Merit' students to call off quota protest in Srinagar
The anger against the reservation policy in the higher educational institutions and government departments of the Union territory gained momentum after the Omar Abdullah government was sworn into office in October this year.
BUSINESS
India’s forex reserves jump $4.36 billion to $693.3 billion as gold holdings surge
The increase was driven largely by a strong rise in gold reserves, which jumped $2.623 billion to $110.365 billion during the week.
INDIA
Unnao rape survivor worries for her family's safety after suspension of Kuldeep Sengar's life sentence: 'My children are unsafe...'
The top court is also slated to hear a separate petition filed by advocates Anjale Patel and Pooja Shilpkar, who have independently questioned the high court’s decision to grant relief to Sengar.
INDIA
Meghalaya Police, BSF dismiss ‘false narrative’ regarding two suspects in Hadi murder case entering state
Hadi, convenor of Inqilab Moncho, a prominent student activist and a parliamentary candidate for the upcoming February 12, 2026 national elections, died on December 18, 2025, in Singapore while receiving treatment for gunshot wounds sustained during an attack in Dhaka.
INDIA
Meerut drug syndicate kingpin flees raid using hidden basement exit, police launch manhunt
NDTV also reported that Taslim has been arrested previously too in different cases and is currently out on bail. Earlier, several properties linked to him were seized under the provisions of the Gangster Act.
INDIA
Amid Digvijaya's RSS praise row, Tharoor pushes for 'organisational strength' as Congress leaders divided
Tharoor concurred with Singh’s remarks on strengthening party structures, arguing that introspection was necessary for an organisation with a long legacy.
INDIA
Goa nightclub fire probe flags lapses by panchayat, pollution board and coastal authority
The fire broke out at the Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub in Arpora village, triggering widespread outrage and raising questions over fire safety norms and regulatory oversight at nightlife establishments across the state.
INDIA
PM Modi hails Operation Sindoor as 'defining moment for country' in final 'Mann Ki Baat' of 2025
PM Modi also drew a parallel between the spirit witnessed during Operation Sindoor and the nationwide response to the 150th anniversary of the national song Vande Mataram.
INDIA
Indian Army’s counterterror winter ops to corner 30-35 terrorists in Jammu during 40-day 'Chillai Kalan'
Defence sources told ANI that instead of scaling down activity due to extreme weather, troops have expanded their reach into snowbound and high-altitude zones where terrorist elements are believed to be seeking cover.
INDIA
BJP councillor's husband accused of rape in MP's Satna threatens survivor: 'Nothing will happen to me' | Video
A purported video related to the case, now viral online, appears to show the accused saying 'nothing will happen' responding to the woman and abusing a police officer.
INDIA
Witness recounts harrowing details of Hindu man Dipu Das' killing in Bangladesh: 'Were behaving like demons'
According to the witness cited in the report, who worked alongside Dipu Das, the violence was fuelled not only by religious hatred but also by resentment.
INDIA
Five arrested after Tripura MBA student dies in racist attack in Dehradun: 'We are Indians'
Police said a total of five people have been arrested in this case and three — Avinash Negi, Suraj Khawas, and Sumit — were sent to jail.
INDIA
Venugopal advises Siddaramaiah to show 'caution, compassion' in Bengaluru demolitions
The controversy centres on an eviction drive in the Kogilu Badavane area near Yelahanka, where residents were cleared from land that the government says is a waste dumping site.
INDIA
India News Live: Shashi Tharoor backs Digvijaya Singh, urges Congress to strengthen organisation and discipline
INDIA
Delhi AQI remains 'very poor' as toxic smog, dense fog cover city affecting visibility
Moderate fog is predicted to continue from Monday (December 29) to Wednesday (December 31), though no official warnings have been issued so far.
INDIA
Supreme Court to hear suo motu case on Aravalli Hills mining and definition on Monday
The Supreme Court will hear a suo motu case on Monday on mining and the definition of the Aravalli Hills, a move closely watched by environmentalists amid concerns over the protection of the fragile ecosystem.
INDIA
Digvijaya Singh amid row over post praising BJP, RSS: 'They can sell comb to bald man'
He told reporters that he had only praised the organisation, but he would continue opposing the BJP and RSS.
BUSINESS
Zepto files for Rs 11,000-crore IPO via confidential route, targets listing next year
Zepto has pre-filed draft IPO papers with Sebi via the confidential route to raise Rs 11,000 crore, marking a key step toward a 2026 listing.
WORLD
‘Protect Hindus’: Killings in Bangladesh trigger London protest outside High Commission
Hindu groups protested outside the Bangladesh High Commission in London after blasphemy-linked killings, citing a rights report documenting 71 incidents in 2025.
WORLD
'India must back Hindus': New minority party targets Hindu vote, tells New Delhi to rethink Awami League support
Bangladesh’s BMJP plans to contest 91 seats, seeks alliances with BNP or Jamaat to boost minority turnout, and urges India to shift its stance.
INDIA
New 'international' drug lord emerges in Rs 13,000-crore drug bust probe
The probe pertains to a case in which cocaine and Thai marijuana were seized while being smuggled into Delhi by a Dubai-based cartel last October.
WORLD
Massive earthquake of magnitude 7 jolts Taiwan
A massive earthquake of magnitude 7.0 on the Richter Scale struck Taiwan on Saturday, according to the country's weather agency.
