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Ujjain religious leaders have given strict warning to disrupt Indian Premier League (IPL) matches if Bangladeshi pacer Mustafizur is allowed to participate. Mustafizur Rahman is the only Bangladesh player picked in the recent IPL auction.

Producer Kumar Mangat Pathak issued a legal notice to Akshaye Khanna for allegedly breaching his agreement for “Drishyam 3” after refusing participation via text. The team signed Jaideep Ahlawat as Khanna’s replacement, citing financial and scheduling losses

The Indian Army and Assam Rifles conducted a joint helicopter-borne exercise in Vijaynagar, Arunachal Pradesh, testing rapid troop deployment, operational preparedness, and coordination in challenging terrain. The drill enhanced combat readiness, professionalism, and interoperability in strategically sensitive areas

Protesters in Jammu, led by Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Sangharsh Samiti, set ablaze an effigy of Lt Governor Manoj Sinha demanding Hindu-only MBBS seat reservations at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Institute, blocking roads and causing traffic disruptions

Rajasthan experienced cold and dry weather with isolated fog in Udaipur and Kota divisions. Karauli was the coldest at 3.1°C, while Barmer recorded 29°C. The Meteorological Centre forecasts continued cold and dry conditions across the state in the coming days

Congress leader N Subarahmanian was arrested in Kozhikode for sharing a photograph allegedly showing CM Pinarayi Vijayan with Sabarimala gold case accused Unnikrishnan Potty. The police cited provocation and annoyance charges, while Congress condemned the action as an attack on free speech

The Delhi High Court restored the honour of a 72-year-old ex-CISF officer, compulsorily retired 20 years ago over alleged sexual harassment, ruling the complaint appeared motivated. The court quashed the retirement order and revised his pension accordingly

In Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh, a seven-year-old girl walked nearly 5 km away after being scolded for watching cartoons. Police traced her via CCTV and rescued her within four hours, reuniting her safely with her relieved parents

Janshakti Janta Dal chief Tej Pratap Yadav filed a police complaint alleging threats to his life from expelled party spokesperson Santosh Renu Yadav. An FIR has been registered, and enhanced security has been requested as the matter is under investigation

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A 22-year-old woman was allegedly raped by a clerk of a State government-run university on the campus on the pretext of providing her a job at the facility in Madhya Pradesh's Jabalpur city

Kashmir experienced freezing night temperatures, with Srinagar at −2.6°C and Sonamarg at −5.8°C. The region is expected to remain dry until December 29, followed by rains and snow around New Year’s Eve, with moderate snowfall in higher reaches

A tiger has entered Siddipet district for the first time, alarming farmers. Forest officials tracked its movement across villages and confirmed it as a young male, while intensifying surveillance and alerting residents

Rajasthan’s Pratapgarh police rescued 53 tribal labourers from captivity in Maharashtra’s Solapur district after they were lured with false job promises, forced into unpaid labour and abuse. A case has been registered and further investigation is underway

A Union environment ministry panel has cleared the 260 MW Dulhasti Stage-II hydropower project on the Chenab river in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district, amid suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty, enabling new hydropower development in the region

A 40-year-old woman was arrested after allegedly driving drunk and ramming her car into a police barricade in outer north Delhi’s Shahbad Dairy area, injuring a constable on duty. Police seized the vehicle and launched an investigation

Salman Khan’s longtime bodyguard Shera penned a heartfelt social media post praising the superstar’s strength, style and resilience on his 60th birthday, expressing gratitude for loyalty and respect earned, as Salman celebrated with family, friends and Bollywood celebrities nationwide gatherings

Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed Guru Gobind Singh as a symbol of courage, compassion and sacrifice on his Parkash Utsav, recalling his teachings, Veer Bal Diwas, Sahibzades’ martyrdom, and government programmes honouring Sikh legacy and human dignity nationwide across India 

A 24-year-old man died by suicide at his home in Suraram, allegedly due to financial losses from online gaming. Police said he was depressed and left a video note. A case has been registered and investigation is underway

The death toll in the helium cylinder blast near Mysuru Palace rose to three after a Bengaluru woman died of injuries. Police and the NIA are probing the incident to determine the exact cause of the explosion

Actor Anupam Kher said the success of Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar has rebutted attempts to label it as propaganda, asserting that audience approval, not narratives, determines a film’s impact and place in cinema history

A concert by popular singer James was cancelled in Faridpur after a mob attack injured over 25 people, renewing concerns over rising attacks on artists and cultural institutions amid criticism of the interim government’s handling of law and order

The second phase of West Bengal’s Special Intensive Revision begins Saturday with hearings on claims and objections to the draft voters’ list, focusing on unmapped and doubtful records, ahead of the final roll publication in February