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Dense fog disrupted flight operations across India, severely impacting Delhi airport under CAT III conditions. Multiple flights were delayed, cancelled or diverted as airlines and airport authorities issued advisories, deployed assistance teams and warned of cascading disruptions during the peak fog season

Two persons were killed when their car rammed into a truck, while three others were critically injured. Poor visibility is suspected to have caused the accident

A fire broke out in two coaches of the Tatanagar–Ernakulam Express near Elamanchili early Monday. Railways safely evacuated passengers, detached affected coaches, arranged buses, launched an inquiry, and set up multiple helplines for assistance

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and US President Donald Trump indicated major progress toward ending the Ukraine war, saying a peace plan is nearly finalised, though continued fighting and unresolved security guarantees underline the fragility of negotiations

Nearly 200 residents of Piprauli village in Uttar Pradesh’s Budaun were given anti-rabies vaccines after learning that raita consumed at a funeral was prepared using milk from a buffalo that later died of suspected rabies

At least 13 people were killed and 98 injured after Mexico’s Interoceanic Train derailed near Nizanda, halting a key Pacific-Gulf rail corridor as authorities rushed officials, rescue teams and assistance to victims’ families nationwide response

One passenger died after two coaches of the Tatanagar–Ernakulam Express caught fire near Yalamanchili in Andhra Pradesh. The affected coaches were detached, passengers shifted, and forensic teams launched a probe

A brutal knife attack in Richelieu, Commewijne district, near Suriname’s capital Paramaribo, left nine people dead, including five children. The suspect, who killed four of his own children and neighbours, was injured while resisting police and is recovering in hospital. Another child and adult remain critically injured.

Liverpool beat Wolves 2‑1 to stay in the Premier League’s top five, while Kevin Schade’s hat‑trick powered Brentford past Bournemouth. Fulham edged West Ham 1‑0, and Burnley held Everton goalless in a busy day of action

Pakistan kabaddi player Ubaidullah Rajput has been banned indefinitely by the Pakistan Kabaddi Federation for representing an Indian team in a private tournament in Bahrain without an NOC. Rajput apologised, claiming he was misled, but the federation upheld disciplinary action

Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma’s record 162‑run stand powered India to their highest women’s T20I total of 221/2, before Vaishnavi Sharma’s 2/24 sealed a 30‑run win over Sri Lanka in Thiruvananthapuram. India now lead the five‑match series 4‑0

India’s Arjun Erigaisi and Koneru Humpy won bronze medals at the 2025 FIDE World Rapid Chess Championships in Doha. Carlsen clinched his sixth men’s title, while Goryachkina won the women’s crown after a tie‑break against Zhu Jiner

P Shanvi will captain Hyderabad in the BCCI Women’s under‑15 one‑day cricket championship starting January 2 in Vizianagaram. The squad includes V Nikeshini as vice‑captain, with Prateeka Katravath and others, while five players have been named as stand‑bys

Left‑arm pacer Chama Milind will captain Hyderabad in the remaining Vijay Hazare Trophy matches in Rajkot. The squad includes experienced names like Tanmay Agarwal and Rahul Buddhi, with Sai Pragnay Reddy and Prateek Reddy as wicketkeepers

Karnataka defeated Hyderabad by five wickets to win the South Zone Physical Disability T‑20 Tournament at NFCL Cricket Ground. Bharat’s 35 and Ashoka Yadav’s four wickets starred in the win

Surya Charishma Tamiri and S Ritvik Sanjeevi clinched the women’s and men’s singles titles at the Senior National Badminton Championships in Vijayawada

K Akshaj and Haneesha Varma won the boys and girls under‑8 titles at the Mt Bayan Global School chess tournament in Hyderabad. The event also saw winners across under‑10 and under‑12 categories, showcasing promising young chess talent

Telangana Olympic Association co‑opted three new members at its Annual General Body Meeting in Hyderabad. K Suresh Kumar, Vijender Singh and Surender Joseph joined as office‑bearers, pledging to boost sports administration and athlete welfare across Telangana

Hyderabad’s Aaron George has been selected for India’s under‑19 World Cup squad to play in Zimbabwe and Namibia. The young batter, known for his consistency, hopes to break into the senior team, drawing inspiration from AB de Villiers

N Pavani Sarayu of Andhra Pradesh won the girls Group I 400m individual medley at the South Zone Aquatics Championship in Hyderabad. Karnataka swimmers dominated across groups, while Andhra, Telangana and Kerala also produced medal‑winning performances

Khammam District defeated Mahabubabad District by one run in the East Zone league of the TCA Telangana Gold Cup at Warangal. Imran Shaik top‑scored with 37 and was named player of the match as Khammam posted 159/9

Punjab University and Chandigarh University advanced to the quarterfinals of the All India Inter‑university Inter‑zonal Table Tennis Championship in Hyderabad. Punjab edged SRM 3‑2, while Chandigarh cruised past Hemchand Yadav Vishwavidyalaya 3‑0. Other universities also posted strong wins

The Round of 32 at the 52nd Institutional Table Tennis Championships in Indore saw major upsets, including Diya Chitale’s exit. PSPB players advanced strongly, while several matches went the distance, highlighting the intensity and unpredictability of the competition

India’s dependence on migrant labour to build its cities and drive its economy carries a responsibility to protect their health, safety, dignity, and welfare