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Russia said Ukraine launched drone attacks on Moscow, western regions and annexed Crimea, injuring one person near the capital. Air defences downed 27 drones in three hours, including 3 over Moscow. Authorities reported no major damage. A separate power outage near Moscow affected thousands, with no evidence linking it to the attacks, according to officials.
Iranian students protested across Tehran and other cities after shopkeepers rallied over economic hardship. Demonstrations hit 10 universities, prompting heavy security deployment. The rial’s sharp fall has raised prices. President Masoud Pezeshkian urged dialogue, while parliament warned against exploitation. The government replaced the central bank governor.
Adani Group-owned Navi Mumbai International Airport recorded a strong start, handling 26,021 passengers in its first 5 days of commercial operations. Arrivals numbered 12,431 and departures 13,590. Traffic peaked over the weekend, with over 11,000 travellers on Saturday and Sunday combined. The airport handled 162 scheduled flight movements during the period.
India’s foreign minister S. Jaishankar will attend former Bangladesh PM Khaleda Zia’s state funeral in Dhaka today, despite strained ties. PM Modi expressed sorrow at her death. Zia, Bangladesh’s first woman prime minister, died aged 80 after a long illness. Bangladesh declared three days of mourning, with leaders from abroad expected there.
Actress Sunny Leone is set to attend New Year celebrations in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh. However, hundreds of saints are demanding the cancellation of her program, claiming it promotes obscenity. Religious groups argue that hosting such events in the sacred birthplace of Lord Krishna is inappropriate and have launched protests against the celebrations.
The ED has alleged massive corruption in Chhattisgarh’s Excise Department between 2019 and 2023 in a supplementary prosecution complaint. The agency claims the scam generated proceeds of crime worth about ₹2,883 crore. It named 59 new accused, taking the total number of accused in the case to 81, with further probes underway at present.
The Ministry of Defence signed contracts worth ₹4,666 crore to procure CQB carbines for the Indian Army and Navy and heavyweight torpedoes for the Navy. The deals aim to boost modernization and operational readiness of the Armed Forces. The contracts were signed at South Block in New Delhi in the presence of Defense Secretary Rajesh […]
China has introduced new U-turn indicator lights in vehicles to help reduce road accidents. These special lights clearly signal U-turn movements, minimizing confusion that can arise from standard turn indicators. This smart technology is anticipated to enhance safety at intersections and facilitate smoother traffic flow.
Hyderabad Police have enforced strict measures for New Year’s Eve to curb drunk driving. From 8 pm on December 31, intensive checks will be held. Authorities warned that driving under the influence will attract heavy fines and possible jail terms. Special surveillance cameras are in place, and pubs or clubs violating rules will also face […]
Union Home Minister Amit Shah said BJP would identify and expel infiltrators if it forms the govt in West Bengal. He promised a national grid to curb infiltration and accused Mamata Banerjee’s govt of corruption and misrule. Shah said fear defined Bengal under Mamata Banerjee and claimed BJP’s rising vote share guarantees victory in 2026.
The AP High Court has rejected all pleas challenging the APPSC Group-2 reservation policy. Candidates had approached the court seeking changes to the reservation points, aiming for compliance with the Supreme Court-mandated roster in the 2023 Grou-2 notification. The High Court upheld the trial court’s dismissal, maintaining the existing reservation.
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee launched a sharp attack on Union Home Minister Amit Shah over his remarks on terror networks. Reacting to Shah’s claim that such networks were active in poll-bound West Bengal, Banerjee questioned whether the Pahalgam attack was executed by the Centre. Her comments intensified tensions between the TMC and the BJP.
President Droupadi Murmu returned the University of Madras Amendment Bill passed by the Tamil Nadu Assembly in April 2022 to let the state appoint the vice chancellor. The move sought to replace the governor as chancellor but faced objections citing UGC norms. Returned for reconsideration, the Assembly must review it, as universities lack vice chancellors.
PM Modi expressed concern over reports of a drone attack on Russian President Putin’s residence amid the Russia-Ukraine war. He urged diplomatic efforts to end hostilities. Russia said nearly 100 Ukrainian drones targeted Putin’s Novgorod residence, but no damage occurred. Moscow warned it may respond while continuing peace talks with the US.
At least 32 people in Indore’s Bhagirathpura area fell ill, showing vomiting and diarrhoea, due to suspected water contamination. Officials collected drinking water samples for testing, with results expected in 48 hours. CM Mohan Yadav directed prompt treatment. Residents reported illness after consuming Narmada River water supplied via municipal pipelines.