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Congress leader N Subarahmanian was arrested in Kozhikode for sharing a photograph allegedly showing CM Pinarayi Vijayan with Sabarimala gold case accused Unnikrishnan Potty. The police cited provocation and annoyance charges, while Congress condemned the action as an attack on free speech

The Delhi High Court restored the honour of a 72-year-old ex-CISF officer, compulsorily retired 20 years ago over alleged sexual harassment, ruling the complaint appeared motivated. The court quashed the retirement order and revised his pension accordingly

In Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh, a seven-year-old girl walked nearly 5 km away after being scolded for watching cartoons. Police traced her via CCTV and rescued her within four hours, reuniting her safely with her relieved parents

Janshakti Janta Dal chief Tej Pratap Yadav filed a police complaint alleging threats to his life from expelled party spokesperson Santosh Renu Yadav. An FIR has been registered, and enhanced security has been requested as the matter is under investigation

A 22-year-old woman was allegedly raped by a clerk of a State government-run university on the campus on the pretext of providing her a job at the facility in Madhya Pradesh's Jabalpur city

Kashmir experienced freezing night temperatures, with Srinagar at −2.6°C and Sonamarg at −5.8°C. The region is expected to remain dry until December 29, followed by rains and snow around New Year’s Eve, with moderate snowfall in higher reaches

Rajasthan’s Pratapgarh police rescued 53 tribal labourers from captivity in Maharashtra’s Solapur district after they were lured with false job promises, forced into unpaid labour and abuse. A case has been registered and further investigation is underway

A Union environment ministry panel has cleared the 260 MW Dulhasti Stage-II hydropower project on the Chenab river in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district, amid suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty, enabling new hydropower development in the region

A 40-year-old woman was arrested after allegedly driving drunk and ramming her car into a police barricade in outer north Delhi’s Shahbad Dairy area, injuring a constable on duty. Police seized the vehicle and launched an investigation

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In Gorakhpur, a man, Arjun, allegedly strangled his wife Khushboo over suspected infidelity and buried her in their backyard. Arrested four days later, he misled family before confessing. Police continue investigation into the December 21 murder

In Kanpur, four private school staff, including the director and principal, have been booked for allegedly mentally harassing an eight-year-old boy over a stolen pen accusation. The child displayed distress, writing “Help” at home; police are investigating

President Droupadi Murmu presented the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar to 20 children from 18 states, recognising achievements in art, sports, culture, and innovation. The event coincided with Veer Bal Diwas, honouring the courage of Guru Gobind Singh Ji’s sons

Kashmir cleric Mirwaiz Umar Farooq removed “Chairman All Parties Hurriyat Conference” from his X profile after authorities warned of account suspension under UAPA, following the ban on Hurriyat constituents. He called it a “Hobson’s choice” to maintain communication with the public

A Mumbai court fined businessman Nitin Sheth Rs 5,000 for feeding pigeons in a public place, ruling his actions could spread dangerous infections. The case follows the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation’s ban on pigeon feeding over health and nuisance concerns

The Enforcement Directorate has registered a money laundering case against UK-based Islamic preacher Maulana Shamsul Huda Khan from Uttar Pradesh for alleged radical links, illegal funding, and asset accumulation worth Rs 30 crore, including ties with Pakistani outfit Dawat-e-Islami

A 45-year-old man, Robin Thomas, was killed in a drunken brawl in Marykulam, Idukki. His friend, Sojan, allegedly attacked him with a stone following an argument. Sojan has been arrested, and a murder case is under investigation

Thane police busted a human trafficking racket, arresting five people attempting to sell a 7-day-old baby for Rs 6 lakh. The infant has been moved to a care home, while investigations continue into the gang and possible wider networks

Two Navi Mumbai school teachers were booked for allegedly harassing and assaulting a 6-year-old student. Incidents include forcing another child to slap him and striking him with a metal compass. The case is registered under the Juvenile Justice Act

The Election Commission of India will closely scrutinise domicile certificates issued in West Bengal after July 2025 during hearings on the draft voters’ list. The move follows opposition complaints of irregular issuance, with two-level verification ordered ahead of Assembly elections

Tension erupted in Chomu town of Jaipur district after a dispute over an iron railing near a mosque turned violent, leading to stone-pelting and injuries to six policemen. Police used tear gas, conducted a flag march, and restored order

Actor Vijay’s final film *Jana Nayagan* heightens buzz with the release of third single “Chella Magale,” sung by Vijay. Directed by H Vinoth, the political action thriller marks his cinematic farewell before politics, with a grand audio launch in Malaysia

A Supreme Court plea challenges the Delhi High Court’s suspension of Kuldeep Singh Sengar’s jail term in the 2017 Unnao rape case, citing his criminal antecedents and involvement in the custodial death of the survivor’s father, and seeks a stay on the order

At least six people died when a bus traveling from Bengaluru to Gokarna caught fire following a collision with a tanker truck. Survivors and eyewitnesses recounted chaotic scenes as passengers tried to escape the rapidly spreading flames