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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

In 2025, magicpin led food delivery in Delhi-NCR, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, adding over 6 lakh student and corporate users via its Inner Circle programme. The platform on-boarded 80,000+ merchants, scaled magicNOW quick delivery, and reported biryani as the top dish

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

A fire broke out at actor Sayaji Shinde’s Sahyadri Devrai plantation in Beed, Maharashtra, damaging trees. No casualties occurred. Shinde criticized the government’s plantation claims and highlighted the environmental loss caused to trees and soil microorganisms

Top Maoist leader Ganesh Uike, Odisha chief of the banned outfit, was killed along with three other rebels in a gunfight with security forces in Kandhamal district. Uike carried a Rs 1.1 crore bounty and had multiple aliases

Navi Mumbai International Airport began commercial operations, with the first flight from Bengaluru landing on Thursday. Initially operating 12 hours daily, it connects nine destinations, handled by multiple airlines, and aims to scale up to full capacity in phased development 

Visuals from the Chitradurga accident site showed a luxury sleeper bus completely gutted by fire after a collision with a container truck, killing at least nine people. Firefighters and police cleared debris as authorities managed traffic and began investigations

A 43-year-old school teacher, Rao Danish, was shot dead by unidentified assailants inside the Aligarh Muslim University campus, triggering panic. The attack occurred near the central library during an evening walk. Police have launched a probe and are scanning CCTV footage

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah expressed grief over the Chitradurga bus accident that killed at least nine people and assured a thorough investigation. Leaders across parties offered condolences as a speeding container truck hit a sleeper bus near Hiriyur, causing a deadly fire

Prime Minister Narendra Modi joined Christmas prayers at Delhi’s Cathedral Church of the Redemption, highlighting messages of love, peace and compassion. He extended Christmas greetings nationwide, emphasising harmony and unity as Christians across India celebrated the birth of Jesus Christ

Clashes erupted between two Christmas carol groups in Alappuzha’s Nooranad area on Christmas Eve after a dispute escalated into violence, injuring several people including women and children. Police said injuries were not serious and an investigation is underway into incident