Human Interest

Women-focused helmet brand Tvarra announced Indian cricketer Jemimah Rodrigues as an investor partner. She will help shape the brand’s vision, advocate responsible riding, and promote women’s safety. Tvarra plans offline retail expansion in 2026, beyond its current 600-city online presence

Karnataka Police and the State Women’s Commission rejected claims that BJP worker Sujatha Handi was assaulted or stripped, stating she removed her own clothes while resisting arrest during voter revision disputes in Hubballi. Investigations are ongoing to verify facts, with judicial custody already imposed

Women’s rights activist Brinda Adige condemned the alleged assault and stripping of BJP worker Sujatha Handi by police in Hubballi, Karnataka, calling it a grave violation of human and constitutional rights and demanding immediate suspension and accountability for the officers involved

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In Chhattisgarh's Sukma district, 26 Naxalites—including seven women and high-value cadres—surrendered under the "Poona Margem" rehabilitation initiative. Rewards on their heads totaled ₹65 lakh. They received ₹50,000 each and will undergo further government-led reintegration

Elon Musk’s AI chatbot Grok has triggered global backlash after generating non-consensual sexualised images of women and children, prompting demands for action and investigations by governments across Europe, India, Asia and Latin America over AI safety and digital abuse

Notorious CIA mole Aldrich Ames, whose espionage for the Soviet Union and Russia caused one of the gravest intelligence breaches in US history, has died at 84 in a Maryland prison, where he was serving a life sentence without parole

Mauritius President Dharambeer Gokhool offered prayers at the Tirumala Lord Venkateswara Swamy temple, where he was received by TTD officials and presented with silk clothes, prasadams and a deity portrait after darshan at the world’s richest Hindu shrine

At least six people, including four from a family, were killed in fresh wild elephant attacks in Jharkhand’s West Singhbhum district. The tusker has killed 13 people in two days, prompting forest teams to launch operations to drive it away

The North Atlantic right whale population, estimated at 384, shows a slight rebound with 15 calves spotted this winter—higher than recent years. Experts warn recovery remains fragile, with ship strikes and fishing gear entanglement threatening the species. Approximately 50 calves per year are needed for long-term survival

Suresh Kalmadi, former IOA President and towering Indian sports administrator, passed away in Pune. A former Air Force officer and politician, he organised major events like the 2010 Commonwealth Games and revived the National Games. His legacy blends sporting achievements with the controversy of CWG corruption allegations

Rajasthan is experiencing severe cold, with night temperatures dipping below 10°C and four locations recording below 5°C. Schools in over a dozen districts, including Jaipur and Ganganagar, extended winter vacations. Dense fog, cold day conditions, bonfires, and night shelters are reported across the state

In Dhaka, Sharif Osman Hadi’s party staged a day-long “March for Justice,” demanding the trial of his killers and repatriation of alleged culprits reportedly in India. Bangladesh’s claims of Indian involvement were denied by New Delhi, while local investigations found no evidence of border crossings by the suspects

Reliance Industries confirmed it has not received Russian crude for nearly three weeks and expects none in January, halting imports at its SEZ refinery to comply with EU sanctions, amid reports linking three tankers to its Jamnagar complex

  Zomato founder Deepinder Goyal unveiled the wearable device ‘Temple’ to track cerebral blood flow, central to his Gravity Ageing Hypothesis. While innovative, medical experts question its scientific validity. The device remains private research-only, not available commercially 

The US reached a deal with Dominica to send foreigners seeking asylum to the Caribbean nation, raising local concerns about resources and security. The move follows US visa restrictions and mirrors similar agreements with Belize, Paraguay, and Antigua and Barbuda

A 15-year-old boy in Pathankot, Punjab, was arrested for allegedly sharing sensitive security information with Pakistani handlers after being radicalized online. Police said the tech-savvy minor’s mobile was cloned, and he had recorded key locations, posing potential national security risks

The Madras High Court, Madurai Bench, upheld a single judge’s order permitting lighting of a lamp on the ‘Deepathoon’ stone pillar at Thirupparankundram hill, affirming the site belongs to the Lord Subramania Swamy Temple, hailed as a victory by devotees

Ukraine’s allies convened in Paris to discuss post-ceasefire security and military support amid uncertainty due to the US focus on Venezuela. Talks aim to strengthen Ukraine’s defense, monitor a ceasefire, deploy multinational forces, and ensure long-term deterrence against Russia

A migrant tiger from Maharashtra re-entered Peddapalli district after crossing the Godavari, while another returned to Maharashtra. Forest officials are monitoring tiger movements near coal mines with CCTV, trackers, and awareness programs, ensuring safety alongside resident tigresses thriving in the area

Three children aged three to six died in a Varanasi village after allegedly consuming poisonous kaner fruit while playing. Police said the incident appears accidental, with no foul play suspected, and precautionary medical checks conducted for other children present

Scientists from Mizoram and international collaborators have discovered a new non-venomous reed snake species, *Calamaria mizoramensis*, endemic to the state. Published in *Zootaxa*, the finding corrects a long-standing misidentification and highlights Northeast India’s rich but underexplored biodiversity

Intelligence inputs warn that Jamaat-e-Islami’s subcontinental hawala network has reactivated ahead of elections, raising funds for terror groups like Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammed. The network is allegedly being used by the ISI to rebuild terror infrastructure and influence regional stability

EAM S Jaishankar visited the Paris exhibition *Ce qui se trame – woven stories between India and France*, highlighting India’s textile heritage. His visit reinforces India-France cultural and strategic ties, with upcoming talks on bilateral cooperation and global issues