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Senior Congress leader K Muraleedharan signalled that strong action is imminent against suspended Palakkad MLA Rahul Mamkootathil after new sexual-assault allegations emerged. With multiple complaints and police cases pending, Muraleedharan said the party must protect its image and that Mamkootathil’s political future is effectively over

Lok Sabha conducted an undisrupted Question Hour for the first time this Winter Session after resolving a standoff over the opposition’s demand for a discussion on the SIR exercise. Members agreed to upcoming debates on *Vande Mataram*’s 150th anniversary and election reforms

Two Delhi colleges—Ramjas and Deshbandhu—received bomb threat emails early Wednesday, triggering swift responses from police and bomb disposal teams. Campuses were cordoned off and thoroughly inspected, but no suspicious items were found as verification and security checks continue

Dr Salvador Plasencia, who admitted to illegally selling ketamine to Matthew Perry before the actor’s fatal overdose, faces sentencing in Los Angeles. Prosecutors seek three years in prison, while his lawyers argue he’s already suffered severe personal and professional consequences

Severe, late-season storms and heavy rains have unleashed deadly floods across Southeast Asia, overwhelming governments and exposing weak preparedness. Scientists warn these increasingly destructive, unpredictable events reflect a climate-driven “new normal,” with rising losses, vulnerable communities hit hardest, and adaptation funding still insufficient

US envoy Steve Witkoff met Vladimir Putin in Moscow to advance Washington’s early-stage Ukraine peace plan, as Volodymyr Zelenskyy sought European support in Ireland and Paris. Major gaps remain over territory and security guarantees, while both sides face mounting military and political pressure

Tarique Rahman, acting chairman of Bangladesh’s BNP, plans to return from London as his mother, former PM Khaleda Zia, remains critically ill on ventilation. Security around her Dhaka hospital has been tightened amid heightened political and electoral developments

Census 2027 in India will be conducted in two phases: House Listing and Housing Census (April–September 2026) and Population Enumeration (February 2027), including caste data, using digital tools and mobile apps, with adaptations for snow-bound and special regions

Envoys from France, Ireland, Switzerland, Austria and the UK reaffirmed commitment to deeper ties with India during Nagaland’s Hornbill Festival, highlighting cooperation in tourism, education, green technologies, agri-business and cultural exchange as the event’s international profile and economic engagement continue to grow

Militants ambushed the vehicle of North Waziristan Assistant Commissioner Shah Waliullah in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Bannu district, killing him, two policemen and a local. The chief minister condemned the attack amid rising TTP-linked terrorist incidents targeting security forces in the region

A Russian tanker carrying sunflower oil to Georgia was attacked in the Black Sea near Turkey, days after Ukrainian drone strikes on two Russian “shadow fleet” vessels. Turkey condemned the escalating attacks, warning they endanger navigation and occur within its exclusive economic zone

Union minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said the mandatory pre-installed Sanchar Saathi fraud-reporting app can be deleted by users. The DoT has ordered all new and updated mobile devices to include the app, aiming to expand awareness and protection against phone-related fraud

Opposition protests over the Special Intensive Revision of voter lists stalled Parliament for a second day, prompting Minister Kiren Rijiju to invite parties for talks. He insisted discussions can occur without disrupting proceedings and urged MPs to maintain decorum and avoid imposing timelines

A female BLA suicide bomber attacked an FC headquarters in Balochistan, triggering a gunfight in which six militants were killed

A Hyderabad court sentenced four people to life imprisonment for murdering Anjaneyulu in 2021 after suspecting him of causing a family member’s death

Ranveer Singh apologized after backlash for mimicking Rishab Shetty’s sacred Daiva portrayal from 'Kantara Chapter 1' at IFFI 2025. Accused of hurting religious sentiments, he clarified his intentions were appreciative, acknowledging Rishab’s warning and expressing respect for cultural and spiritual traditions.

Opposition leaders, including Kharge, Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi, protested in Parliament against the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, demanding a debate on electoral reforms. The Winter Session saw disruptions and walkouts as the government denied setting a fixed discussion timeline

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has requested a presidential pardon to halt his years-long corruption trial, citing national security demands. Critics warn the move threatens judicial independence and reflects his efforts to secure political survival ahead of elections expected next year

Hong Kong authorities confirmed the death toll from the apartment complex fire has climbed to 151 after additional bodies were recovered. Search teams continue operations, with 104 people still missing after the massive blaze that burned from Wednesday until Friday morning

Overcoming early health complications through water therapy, 23-year-old Pratyasa Ray has become one of India’s top swimmers, winning multiple KIUG medals. Despite a shoulder fracture, she returned strong and now aims for the 2026 Asian Games after continued national and international success

Over 420 irrigation structures across Telangana have suffered damage in 18 months, with officials linking most breaches to rampant illegal sand mining. Satellite images show large-scale devastation as sand mafias sabotage dams, drain tanks and cause revenue loss, resource depletion and construction shortages

As Princess Aiko turns 24, her rising popularity intensifies calls to end Japan’s male-only imperial succession. Supporters fear the monarchy’s extinction as only one young male heir remains, while conservatives resist reforms despite public admiration for Aiko’s growing role and service

A long-hidden Rubens Crucifixion painting, mis-attributed for centuries and valued at only US$10,000, was authenticated by experts and sold in Versailles for US$2.3 million after scientific analysis confirmed pigments and provenance tracing back to William Bouguereau’s collection

Andre Russell announced his retirement from the IPL, saying he will continue playing in global leagues. Preferring to leave on a high, he thanked KKR for their support and confirmed he will return in 2026 as the franchise’s new “Power Coach”