States

In Palakkad, a 30-year-old man, Vipin, was tied to an electric post and beaten over a financial dispute. Two friends, Sreekesh and Girish, were arrested and remanded to judicial custody. Police registered the case after a formal complaint

A couple from Thane, Maharashtra, lost Rs 21.9 lakh to cyber fraudsters posing as share trading advisers on a WhatsApp group. Police have registered an FIR under the IT Act and cheating charges, and an investigation is underway

North East Students’ Organisation demanded capital punishment for those accused in the killing of Tripura student Angel Chakma in Dehradun, alleging racial motivation. NESO sought Uttarakhand CM’s intervention, special police mechanisms and a stringent anti-racism law to protect people from the Northeast

Union Minister Ram Mohan Naidu flagged off the inaugural flight of HAL’s next-generation Dhruv NG civil helicopter in Bengaluru. Designed for global civil aviation needs, the indigenous multi-role helicopter offers enhanced safety, performance, comfort and cost-effective operations across diverse terrains

Residents of Uttar Pradesh’s Baghpat district are split over a khap panchayat diktat banning smartphones and half-pants for under-18s and opposing banquet hall weddings. While some leaders support preserving social values, historians and activists have criticised the move as impractical and unconstitutional

The Unnao rape case survivor welcomed the Supreme Court’s stay on Kuldeep Sengar’s Delhi High Court-granted bail, expressing faith in the judiciary. The apex court also issued notice to Sengar and will hear the matter after four weeks

The Supreme Court has stayed the Delhi High Court’s order suspending expelled BJP leader Kuldeep Singh Sengar’s life sentence in the 2017 Unnao rape case. Sengar remains in jail, and the matter will be heard after four weeks

Navi Mumbai police busted “Goodwill Global Consultancy” for allegedly cheating people with promises of overseas jobs. The unlicensed recruitment agency’s seven operators were booked under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Emigration Act, and notices were issued as the investigation continues

A Navi Mumbai man was allegedly cheated of ₹32 lakh after being promised a job at Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust. Police registered a cheating and forgery case against the accused, who used fake recruitment documents; investigation is underway

Bengaluru Police arrested a 27-year-old delivery boy for allegedly sexually harassing a woman during Christmas celebrations at a crowded mall. The accused was caught on the spot by police and booked under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita provisions

The Indian Air Force’s Software Development Institute signed an MoU with IIT Madras to jointly develop an indigenous digital communication system for airborne applications, boosting secure defence communications and advancing the Atmanirbhar Bharat goal of self-reliance in defence technology

Dense fog disrupted air traffic at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport, leading to 128 flight cancellations, eight diversions and nearly 200 delays. Low visibility slowed operations, with airlines and airport authorities warning passengers of continued disruptions

Indian Army is conducting a tough winter operation in Jammu and Kashmir to pin down 30–35 Jaish-e-Mohammad terrorists. Despite harsh Chillai Kalan conditions, militants have changed tactics, showing desperation as security forces intensify year-round counterterror operations

Kannur Cyber Police registered a case after an Instagram reel allegedly showing a country-made bomb explosion was posted by a pro-Left account. Provocative comments by political activists led police to invoke riot-incitement charges and seek details from Meta

The Indian Army and Assam Rifles conducted a joint helicopter-borne exercise in Vijaynagar, Arunachal Pradesh, testing rapid troop deployment, operational preparedness, and coordination in challenging terrain. The drill enhanced combat readiness, professionalism, and interoperability in strategically sensitive areas

Protesters in Jammu, led by Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Sangharsh Samiti, set ablaze an effigy of Lt Governor Manoj Sinha demanding Hindu-only MBBS seat reservations at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Institute, blocking roads and causing traffic disruptions

Rajasthan experienced cold and dry weather with isolated fog in Udaipur and Kota divisions. Karauli was the coldest at 3.1°C, while Barmer recorded 29°C. The Meteorological Centre forecasts continued cold and dry conditions across the state in the coming days

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