India

The Goa bench of the Bombay High Court has converted a civil suit linked to the deadly Arpora nightclub fire into a PIL, seeking accountability and asking the state government to explain permissions granted to the establishment

The Supreme Court has adjourned till January 7, 2026, the hearing on a plea by Gitanjali J Angmo challenging the NSA detention of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, citing lack of time. The Centre is yet to respond.

India and the US are close to finalising a framework trade deal to address high tariffs, Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal said. Parallel talks are also underway on a comprehensive bilateral trade agreement to deepen economic ties

The Centre on Monday introduced three key bills in the Lok Sabha, including legislation to open the civil nuclear sector to private players, overhaul nuclear liability norms, and grant greater autonomy to higher educational institutions

Ram Janmabhoomi movement leader and former BJP MP Ram Vilas Vedanti died of a heart attack in Rewa, Madhya Pradesh, at 67. He was undergoing treatment for septicaemia and multi-organ failure at a superspecialty hospital.

India’s High Commissioner to Fiji, Suneet Mehta, met senior Fijian ministers to discuss skilled mobility, digital cooperation and people-to-people ties. The engagements also included a cultural evening with Know India Programme alumni, highlighting growing bilateral relations.

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar said he will seek time from Delhi Police to appear next week in connection with the National Herald case, citing the ongoing Assembly session and seeking a copy of the FIR

Two CRPF CoBRA commandos were injured in Bijapur, Chhattisgarh, when a Naxalite-planted IED exploded during an anti-Maoist operation. The injured were hospitalized in Raipur, while security forces continue the ongoing operation

The Enforcement Directorate questioned Yes Bank co-founder Rana Kapoor in connection with a money laundering probe involving Reliance Anil Ambani Group companies, suspecting a quid pro quo linked to high-value bank exposure and investments that later turned non-performing

The Centre’s move to repeal MGNREGA and replace it with a new rural employment law guaranteeing 125 workdays has triggered sharp opposition criticism, with leaders questioning the removal of Mahatma Gandhi’s name and warning of weakened worker protections

Three 16-year-old girls were allegedly abducted in separate incidents in Ballia district. Police have registered FIRs against the accused in two cases, while one girl remains missing and a case against unknown persons is underway

Thailand is set to hear the case of Goa nightclub co-owners Gaurav and Saurabh Luthra, detained in Phuket after a fire killed 25. India has requested their deportation, while Thai courts examine legal and human rights issues 

Delhi High Court advised lawyers and parties-in-person to use video conferencing due to hazardous pollution levels, with the city recording an AQI of 498. Health experts warned prolonged exposure poses serious public health risks

Two young men from Punjab, Gurdeep Singh (27) and Ranvir Singh (19), were shot dead in Edmonton, Canada, likely due to mistaken identity, shortly after leaving a birthday party, leaving families in shock and grief

Rajasthan experienced a significant drop in night temperatures, with Fatehpur recording the lowest at 5.3°C. Cold wave conditions are expected to persist in several areas, affecting daily life across the state, including Jaipur at 11.7°C

The Supreme Court granted protection from arrest to actors Shreyas Talpade and Alok Nath in a cheating and breach of trust case involving Human Welfare Credit Cooperative Society, allowing investigation to proceed before any action is taken

In Pune's Rajgurunagar, a 16-year-old Class 10 student was fatally stabbed by a classmate inside a coaching centre, reportedly over a prior dispute. Police are investigating the motive and moving to detain the accused 

Dense fog disrupted flight operations at Delhi airport on Monday, causing over 60 cancellations, five diversions, and delays for more than 250 flights. Airlines and airport authorities worked to assist passengers and manage safety amid poor visibility

Lionel Messi’s arrival in Delhi for the final leg of his G.O.A.T Tour is delayed due to fog. Fans in Mumbai, Hyderabad, and Kolkata witnessed the Argentine star, though Kolkata saw chaos after spectators struggled to see him 

Maruti Suzuki plans to localise battery production and critical EV components, expand charging infrastructure, and launch multiple electric models, including e-VITARA, to boost consumer confidence. The company targets five EVs by FY30 and 1 lakh charging stations nationwide

Militant groups, including IS and al-Qaida, are experimenting with AI to produce propaganda, deepfakes, and automate cyberattacks, raising national security concerns. U.S. lawmakers call for monitoring and legislation to counter the growing threat of AI misuse by extremist actors

Hyderabad’s once-praised civic and infrastructure initiatives under GHMC have lost momentum over the past two years, with major programmes stalled and focus shifting to demolitions and controversial projects under the Congress government.

A 21 year old man was trampled to death by a herd of elephants in Jharkhand’s Latehar district while stepping out at night. The incident triggered anger among villagers, who demanded urgent measures to prevent human elephant conflict and ensure safety

The rupee fell 9 paise to a record low of 90.58 against the US dollar amid uncertainty over an India US trade deal and sustained foreign fund outflows. Weak equities and cautious investor sentiment added pressure on the domestic currency