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Three 16-year-old girls were allegedly abducted in separate incidents in Ballia district. Police have registered FIRs against the accused in two cases, while one girl remains missing and a case against unknown persons is underway

Thailand is set to hear the case of Goa nightclub co-owners Gaurav and Saurabh Luthra, detained in Phuket after a fire killed 25. India has requested their deportation, while Thai courts examine legal and human rights issues 

Delhi High Court advised lawyers and parties-in-person to use video conferencing due to hazardous pollution levels, with the city recording an AQI of 498. Health experts warned prolonged exposure poses serious public health risks

Rajasthan experienced a significant drop in night temperatures, with Fatehpur recording the lowest at 5.3°C. Cold wave conditions are expected to persist in several areas, affecting daily life across the state, including Jaipur at 11.7°C

In Pune's Rajgurunagar, a 16-year-old Class 10 student was fatally stabbed by a classmate inside a coaching centre, reportedly over a prior dispute. Police are investigating the motive and moving to detain the accused 

Dense fog disrupted flight operations at Delhi airport on Monday, causing over 60 cancellations, five diversions, and delays for more than 250 flights. Airlines and airport authorities worked to assist passengers and manage safety amid poor visibility

Lionel Messi’s arrival in Delhi for the final leg of his G.O.A.T Tour is delayed due to fog. Fans in Mumbai, Hyderabad, and Kolkata witnessed the Argentine star, though Kolkata saw chaos after spectators struggled to see him 

A 21 year old man was trampled to death by a herd of elephants in Jharkhand’s Latehar district while stepping out at night. The incident triggered anger among villagers, who demanded urgent measures to prevent human elephant conflict and ensure safety

Pilgrim footfall at Sabarimala Lord Ayyappa Temple has crossed 25 lakh during the ongoing Mandalam season. Police said darshan remains smooth due to effective planning despite higher turnout. Crowd surge is expected towards December end 

Delhi Police tightened security and traffic controls as Lionel Messi arrived in New Delhi for the final GOAT tour event at Arun Jaitley Stadium. Multi layered arrangements, crowd management and advisories aim to prevent chaos seen during Kolkata visit incident

Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav announced Veerangana Durgavati Tiger Reserve will host cheetahs before next monsoon, joining Kuno and Gandhi Sagar reserves. The state is expanding wildlife conservation, including tiger protection, rhinoceros and snake translocation, alongside initiatives to boost farmers’ income

Kashmir’s higher reaches saw overnight snowfall, raising night temperatures above freezing in Srinagar for the first time this December. Pulwama remained the coldest at –2.7°C, while fog enveloped the valley as the region approaches the 40-day ‘Chillai Kalan’ winter

Former Karnataka MLA and doctor Anjali Nimbalkar saved an American passenger’s life by performing CPR during a Goa to New Delhi flight after the woman suffered a medical emergency mid air, earning praise from passengers, crew, and Chief Minister Siddaramaiah 

About 4,300 MW of solar projects in Rajasthan face full daytime curtailment due to limited transmission capacity, threatening Rs 20,000 crore of investments. Industry urges short-term relief, dynamic line rating, and better evacuation mechanisms to prevent stranded renewable assets

Goa launched a crackdown on nightclubs ahead of Christmas and New Year after a deadly fire killed 25 people. Authorities inspected venues across North Goa, sealing establishments violating safety and licensing norms to prevent further tragedies

A parliamentary committee praised the Himalayan Institute of Alternatives in Ladakh for exemplary experiential education and urged the University Grants Commission to grant long pending recognition, while recommending replication of its model nationwide despite recent controversies involving founder Sonam Wangchuk

A wildfire burning for three days in Nagaland Dzukou Valley spread toward Japfu range, prompting plans for aerial firefighting using an Indian Air Force helicopter, after strong winds worsened damage in the ecologically sensitive forest area near Kohima

Security forces in Manipur arrested six militants, including two women, linked to banned outfits for alleged extortion activities. The arrests across Imphal and Bishnupur districts led to the seizure of firearms and ammunition, police said 

Nine pilgrims, including two children, were injured after a tractor rammed into devotees at Sabarimala. Four of the injured were from Andhra Pradesh. Two victims are in critical condition, police said

Congress-led UDF achieved a decisive victory in Kerala local body elections, while BJP captured Thiruvananthapuram Corporation, ending the Left’s 45-year rule. LDF faced major losses across municipalities and panchayats, signalling a shift ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections

Karnataka’s Hate Speech Bill risks becoming a cure more dangerous than the disease

Lionel Messi returns to India for a high-profile, non-competitive tour across Kolkata, Hyderabad, Mumbai, and Delhi, featuring promotional events, celebrity interactions, and philanthropy. Fans anticipate spectacle, though former footballers critique the visit for lacking actual football action and engagement 

ZEE5 will premiere Mammootty-starrer “Dominic and the Ladies' Purse” on December 19. The Malayalam mystery-comedy-thriller, directed by Gautham Vasudev Menon, follows former cop Dominic and his aide Vignesh solving a deceptively simple case that spirals into suspense and humour

Pradeep Ghadi Amonkar, claiming to be the original owner of land where the Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub burned, alleges unauthorized conversion of his property from salt pan to settlement zone, amid a 21-year legal battle over ownership in North Goa