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Two security personnel died in Jammu and Kashmir under separate circumstances. BSF constable Sukhdeep Singh was found dead in a canal in Samba, while a CRPF constable in Nagrota reportedly died of cardiac arrest. Investigations are ongoing

Scientists documented 16,600 theropod dinosaur footprints in Toro Toro, Bolivia, the largest collection worldwide. Tracks reveal behavior, herd dynamics, and swimming attempts, while human activity threatens preservation. Research continues to uncover insights into dinosaurs’ lives during the late Cretaceous

Deloitte India launched Tax Pragya, an AI-powered tax platform providing faster research, predictive insights, and real-time dashboards. The mobile-friendly tool handles complex queries across Income Tax, GST, Transfer Pricing, and TDS, reshaping tax workflows for professionals

The US-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Hamas nears completion of its first phase, with a complex second phase planned, involving disarmament, Gaza reconstruction, international oversight, Palestinian governance reforms, and Israeli withdrawals, amid uncertainties over Hamas compliance and regional cooperation 

The IMF approved a fresh US$ 1.2 billion disbursement to Pakistan under the Extended Fund Facility and Resilience Sustainability Facility, praising macroeconomic stability post-floods, while urging reforms in energy, public finances, and climate resilience to support sustainable growth

Bollywood actor Kartik Aaryan clicked a fun selfie with Hollywood star Johnny Depp at the Red Sea Film Festival. Kartik, known for his role as Rooh Baba, is promoting upcoming films including Tu Meri Main Tera and Naagzilla

Malayalam actor Dileep, acquitted in the 2017 actress assault case, plans new legal action alleging a conspiracy and investigative lapses, while the Kerala government prepares to appeal the verdict, reaffirming support for the survivor amid political reactions and sharp criticism of the probe 

Birthday wishes poured in for Sonia Gandhi as she turned 79, with Congress praising her transformative rights-based laws and leadership. PM Modi and several leaders extended greetings, while the party highlighted her integrity, social justice commitment, and enduring influence despite reduced political activity

Cuba’s Supreme Court sentenced former economy minister Alejandro Gil to life imprisonment for espionage and an additional 20 years for corruption-related crimes. Once a key ally of President Díaz-Canel, Gil was accused of abusing power, bribery and links with foreign firms

Multiple gram panchayat candidates in Asifabad district have reported intimidation ahead of local body polls. A transgender contestant alleged death threats and police harassment, while others faced letters invoking Maoists and crop arson, prompting demands for strict action.

Congress highlighted historian Sugata Bose’s remark that Tagore advised singing only the first part of “Vande Mataram” in 1937 to preserve communal harmony, countering PM Modi’s accusations against Nehru. The debate reignited political sparring over history, nationalism, and alleged appeasement politics

Music director Thaman revealed that ‘Sahana Sahana’, the second single from Prabhas’ upcoming horror entertainer The Raja Saab, will be an “uber cool melody”. The film, releasing on January 9, 2025, has already generated strong buzz with its humour-laced horror trailer.

Former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina accused a small group of unelected politicians of seizing state power and using courts to eliminate her politically. In an exclusive interview, she termed the verdict against her biased, flagged foreign interference, and thanked Prime Minister Modi for support during her crisis.

Ahmedabad’s ‘Biker Dadis’—87-year-old Mandakini Shah and her sister Ushaben—have gone viral for zipping through city streets on a scooter with a sidecar. Their fearless rides inspire women’s empowerment, earning admiration for Mandakini’s late-learned driving skills and indomitable spirit

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu defended his governance in a heated Knesset debate, rejecting claims of Israel’s declining global standing. He highlighted strong ties with leaders including Narendra Modi, Trump, Merz, and Putin, despite criticism over the Gaza war, antisemitism, and internal political divisions.

A sub-adult tigress from Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve was tranquillised and captured for translocation to Sahyadri Tiger Reserve to boost genetic diversity and support breeding efforts. Officials conducted health checks and fitted a GPS collar ahead of a controlled soft release

IndiGo cancelled around 180 flights from Bengaluru and Hyderabad on Tuesday as disruptions continued for the eighth day. Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu said the airline will face reduced winter schedule slots, which will be reassigned to other carriers until operations stabilise.

Sensex and Nifty tumbled amid weak global cues, persistent FII selling, pressure on IT and Reliance shares, and caution ahead of the US Federal Reserve’s policy outcome. Most Asian markets traded lower as crude prices softened and investor sentiment stayed fragile 

Actor-singer Shruti Haasan shared her long-time admiration for the 1955 horror classic “The Night of the Hunter”, reposting a still from the film on Instagram. Calling it a timeless favourite, she praised its haunting imagery as she awaits the release of “Salaar Part 2”.

Pradeep Ghadi Amonkar, the original landowner of the site where the Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub operated, said he had raised repeated complaints for two decades about illegal constructions. The club, built on disputed land, was gutted in a fire that killed 25 people.

Hyderabad’s RGIA received a bomb threat email claiming an explosive was planted on a US-bound flight unless $1 million was paid. CISF and airport teams launched extensive checks, while cybercrime units traced the sender. No suspicious object was found.

Three workers suffered severe burn injuries after an explosion at Balco’s Green Anode Plant in Korba late Monday, triggering panic across the unit. Police suspect an oil leak or technical fault, as another safety-related incident puts the plant under renewed scrutiny.

Kashmir continues to reel under an intense cold wave with night temperatures below freezing and no snowfall forecast for the next 10 days. Doctors report a sharp rise in flu and chest ailments as fog, dryness and deteriorating air quality worsen conditions.