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South Central Railway announced four special train services connecting Charlapalli and Kollam Junction for Sabarimala pilgrims in December 2025 and January 2026. The services aim to manage the expected rush of devotees and provide smoother, more comfortable travel during the peak pilgrimage season

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

Narayana School students excel at national sporting events. Master M. Thamizhiniyan won gold in the CBSE National Skating Championship, while Ayush Kumar Lenka and Sulagna Lenka bagged silver at the 6th Federation Kudo Cup 2025, showcasing talent and discipline

Delhi Police arrested alleged gangster Bandhu Man Singh, linked to Canada-based Goldy Dhillon, for involvement in the firing at Kapil Sharma’s Canadian restaurant. A Chinese pistol was seized, and investigators are probing his role, foreign links, and wider extortion network

A sexual-assault case against suspended Congress MLA Rahul Mamkootathil has intensified after the complainant’s confidential statement alleged sexual exploitation, forced abortion and threats. Police are tracing the absconding MLA, probing associates, and preparing to record her Section 164 statement as legal and political stakes rise

Amid renewed speculation over a leadership change in Karnataka, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said the high command will resolve the issue after consultations with Sonia and Rahul Gandhi. Siddaramaiah and D.K. Shivakumar denied factionalism even as MLAs sought clarity on the alleged power-sharing pact

Two teenagers, including 16-year-old national-level basketball player Hardik Rathi, died after iron poles of basketball hoops collapsed in Rohtak and Bahadurgarh, Haryana. Families and opposition leaders alleged negligence in maintaining sports infrastructure, calling for urgent inspections and accountability

Train 18 architect Sudhanshu Mani rode a Vande Bharat train for the first time, praising its exterior, interiors and food but criticising low occupancy, cost-cutting in fittings, and “unnecessary” frills. He said the train remains “more hype than reality” without a sleeper variant

Amid speculation over a change in Karnataka’s Chief Minister, Siddaramaiah urged Congress high command to resolve the confusion, while Deputy CM DK Shivakumar hinted at a “secret deal” among senior leaders. AICC chief Mallikarjun Kharge declined public comment on the matter

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat hoisted a specially crafted saffron flag at Ayodhya’s Ram Janmabhoomi Temple, marking the temple’s construction completion. The ceremony, rich in spiritual symbolism, followed prayers at the Garbh Grah, Sapt Mandir, and other sacred sites

Tribal and forest-dwelling communities from Sonbhadra joined other special invitees in Ayodhya for the Ram temple flag-hoisting ceremony. Hosted by the Ram Mandir Trust, guests received warm hospitality as preparations continued for PM Modi’s hoisting of a symbolic saffron flag

Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a grand welcome in Ayodhya for the ‘Dhwajarohan Utsav’. He led a roadshow, offered prayers at the Sapt Mandir, and will hoist a specially crafted flag at the Ram Janmabhoomi Temple, marking the temple’s construction completion

The Cyber Cell of Delhi Police Crime Branch arrested key accused individuals and busted a pan-India stock market investment fraud worth Rs 1.6 crore

Six members of a West Midnapore family, including two children, are critically ill after eating food accidentally cooked with acid mistaken for water. Police are probing both accidental and deliberate angles, while all victims receive treatment at Kolkata’s SSKM Hospital

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Ayodhya on Tuesday to hoist a symbolic saffron flag atop the Ram Janmbhoomi Temple, marking its construction completion. His visit includes multiple temple darshans, spiritual observances, and an address highlighting unity, heritage, and cultural significance

Srinagar recorded the season’s coldest night at –2.8°C as temperatures dipped across Jammu and Kashmir. With further decline expected, schools up to Class 8 will close for winter vacation. Residents rely on traditional Pherans and Kangris to battle the intensifying chill

Three Booth Level Officers in Madhya Pradesh and West Bengal died during the ongoing Special Intensive Revision of voter lists, with families citing illness and stress from heavy workloads. One BLO has also been missing in Raisen district

A 17-year-old Class 11 student in Rewa, Madhya Pradesh, died by suicide, leaving a note accusing a male teacher of physical mistreatment. Police are investigating the allegations, while the family claims she was normal at home and seeks a thorough inquiry

Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla’s light-hearted jibe about Bengaluru’s infamous traffic at the Bengaluru Tech Summit 2025 went viral, prompting political reactions and renewed criticism of the city’s infrastructure, while he also engaged students and showcased striking space visuals of India

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee has written to the Chief Election Commissioner urging an immediate halt to the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, citing coercion, poor planning, overstretched officials, and human costs including suicides amid the chaotic exercise

The NIA is investigating an international organ trafficking network led by Madhu Jayakumar, who allegedly trafficked people to Iran for forced kidney removal. A Kochi-based health club and linked bank accounts were used to channel funds, with transactions traced across multiple states

Four Faridabad doctors, barred from practising medicine, were part of a Jaish-e-Mohammad-backed terror module that used Telegram and food-based codes like “biryani” for explosives. NIA arrests additional accused; investigations include Red Fort blast and Al Falah University links

The body of 22-year-old Ajeet Chaudhary, an Indian MBBS student missing in Russia since October 19, arrived in Rajasthan’s Alwar. Found near the White River in Ufa, his death remains unclear, and relatives are seeking deeper investigation 

Madhya Pradesh police arrested Hamood Ahmed Siddiqui—brother of Al Falah University chairman Javed Siddiqui—in Hyderabad for a 25-year-old financial fraud in Mhow. The arrest comes amid Delhi blast-related probes scrutinising the university’s links, records, and individuals connected to the Faridabad terror module