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Thousands of delivery workers across India, led by the Telangana Gig and Platform Workers Union and IFAT, staged flash strikes demanding fair wages, safe working conditions, and social security. The protests disrupted services nationwide, with companies attempting to counter the strike by deploying third-party operators and offering incentives.

The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has fined VisionIAS Rs 11 lakh for publishing misleading advertisements about UPSC Civil Services Exam results. The institute claimed high success rates, but investigations revealed that only three candidates were enrolled in its foundation courses, while most had opted for test series or mock interviews.

A 57-year-old man in Surat survived a fall from his 10th-floor flat after getting stuck in a metal grill on the 8th floor. Fire officials rescued him after an hour-long operation and shifted him to hospital for treatment.

A fire broke out at actor Sayaji Shinde’s Sahyadri Devrai plantation in Beed, Maharashtra, damaging trees. No casualties occurred. Shinde criticized the government’s plantation claims and highlighted the environmental loss caused to trees and soil microorganisms

Since January 2023, Adani Group completed 33 acquisitions worth Rs 80,000 crore across ports, cement, and power, signaling recovery after Hindenburg allegations. Strategic expansion, debt reduction, and steady execution have restored investor confidence and enabled further growth across sectors

Top Maoist leader Ganesh Uike, Odisha chief of the banned outfit, was killed along with three other rebels in a gunfight with security forces in Kandhamal district. Uike carried a Rs 1.1 crore bounty and had multiple aliases

Navi Mumbai International Airport began commercial operations, with the first flight from Bengaluru landing on Thursday. Initially operating 12 hours daily, it connects nine destinations, handled by multiple airlines, and aims to scale up to full capacity in phased development 

Three Maoists were killed in an exchange of fire with the security forces in Odisha. Police recovered some guns and a walkie talkie set from the scene of gun fight

Visuals from the Chitradurga accident site showed a luxury sleeper bus completely gutted by fire after a collision with a container truck, killing at least nine people. Firefighters and police cleared debris as authorities managed traffic and began investigations

A 43-year-old school teacher, Rao Danish, was shot dead by unidentified assailants inside the Aligarh Muslim University campus, triggering panic. The attack occurred near the central library during an evening walk. Police have launched a probe and are scanning CCTV footage

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah expressed grief over the Chitradurga bus accident that killed at least nine people and assured a thorough investigation. Leaders across parties offered condolences as a speeding container truck hit a sleeper bus near Hiriyur, causing a deadly fire

Prime Minister Narendra Modi joined Christmas prayers at Delhi’s Cathedral Church of the Redemption, highlighting messages of love, peace and compassion. He extended Christmas greetings nationwide, emphasising harmony and unity as Christians across India celebrated the birth of Jesus Christ

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Clashes erupted between two Christmas carol groups in Alappuzha’s Nooranad area on Christmas Eve after a dispute escalated into violence, injuring several people including women and children. Police said injuries were not serious and an investigation is underway into incident

Nine people were killed in Chitradurga when an overspeeding container truck crossed the divider and rammed a luxury sleeper bus near Hiriyur, triggering a fire. The injured bus driver said he tried to regain control but failed as the truck struck head-on

Four persons, including three women and a girl from Kagaznagar, were killed after a car plunged into a stream from a bridge near Chandrapur while returning from a hospital visit late at night

Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his birth anniversary, recalling his leadership, ideals and lifelong commitment to good governance, nation-building and placing national interest above all

Actress Raashii Khanna marked the wrap of ‘Ustaad Bhagat Singh’ by sharing BTS moments and reflecting on gratitude, lessons and collaboration, calling her experience alongside Pawan Kalyan a memorable and meaningful journey

At least nine people were charred to death after a sleeper bus collided with a truck on NH-48 in Karnataka’s Chitradurga district, triggering a massive fire. Officials fear the death toll may rise

High Court directs BCCI to consider and dispose of TCA representation made to BCCI and resolve matter by December 29

Also advancing to the next round were the experienced Aakarshi, who defeated Asian U-17 championships silver medallist Lakshya Rajesh 21-7, 21-9

New Delhi’s response will shape not only the future of its eastern neighbour but also security of South Asia

The 100-metre benchmark and the use of local profile would result in a significant part of the Aravalli range vulnerable to mining and construction