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In a shocking development, a case has been registered against six individuals, including Raju Kapanur, a close aide to Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge, in connection with the death of Sachin Panchal, a contractor from Bidar. Panchal allegedly ended his life by lying in front of an approaching train on Thursday, and a suicide note he left behind has raised serious allegations of conspiracy.

Tollywood superstar Allu Arjun on Friday filed a regular bail petition in connection with a tragic incident during the premiere of his film Pushpa 2 that resulted in the death of a 35-year-old woman. The actor appeared before the Nampally criminal courts in Hyderabad via video conference as part of the ongoing legal proceedings.

The Supreme Court on Saturday issued a directive to the Punjab government, setting a December 31 deadline to persuade farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal to end his indefinite hunger strike and seek medical attention. Dallewal has been fasting at the Khanauri border since November 26, demanding a legal guarantee for minimum support prices (MSP) for crops and other farmer-related issues.

The Kashmir Valley faced significant disruptions on Friday as heavy snowfall and continuous rainfall blanketed the region, leading to the cancellation of all flights to and from Srinagar International Airport. Officials cited poor visibility and persistent snowfall as reasons for grounding air traffic.

Heavy rainfall overnight caused widespread disruptions in Delhi on Friday, with traffic snarls reported across several areas of the city. The downpour, which began around 2:30 am, led to severe waterlogging, especially in regions like Burari, where traffic was severely impacted

A tragic bus accident claimed the lives of at least eight people near Jiwan Singh Wala village in Bathinda on Friday. The private bus, en route from Talwandi Sabo to Bathinda city, skidded off a bridge and plunged into a drain amidst heavy rain, leaving several injured.

In a shocking case that has sent ripples through Punjab, Ram Saroop, also known as Sodhi, has been arrested for the murder of 11 men over an 18-month spree. His crimes, rooted in deep emotional trauma and societal rejection, have unveiled a chilling tale of anguish and violence.

In a shocking incident captured on camera, a 6-year-old child in Vasai, near Mumbai, was run over by a car, but miraculously survived the ordeal. The disturbing footage, which has since gone viral, shows the car dragging the child before running over him with its rear wheel. Despite the traumatic incident, the child is reported to have sustained injuries but managed to get up and walk away.

A 72-hour blockade in Katra, Jammu, began on December 25, with local business owners, including shopkeepers and pony wallas, organizing a protest against the proposed Mata Vaishno Devi ropeway project. The bandh, led by the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Sangarsh Samiti, aimed to suspend all activities in the town, voicing concerns over the potential impact of the ₹250-crore project on their livelihoods.

Karnataka Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President, BY Vijayendra, announced that the party will stage a protest on December 27 in Bengaluru against the Congress Working Committee (CWC) convention taking place in Belagavi. The BJP claims the event is being funded by taxpayers' money from Karnataka and has raised concerns about the allocation of public resources for the Congress gathering.

Ghaziabad – A grand Mata Ki Chowki was magnificently organized at Rishabh Cloud 9, Ahinsa Khand 2, Indirapuram, Ghaziabad.

A devastating road accident occurred in the Bhimtal area of Nainital district, Uttarakhand, on Wednesday, resulting in the death of four people and leaving 21 others injured. According to local authorities, the roadways bus, which was traveling from Bhimtal to Haldwani, plunged into a deep 100-metre gorge after the driver reportedly lost control of the vehicle.

Delhi's Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport has issued an advisory to passengers on Wednesday morning due to the dense fog that enveloped parts of the city and its neighboring areas. The fog has raised concerns over potential flight disruptions, particularly for those aircraft not equipped with CAT III landing systems. Passengers have been urged to check with their respective airlines for updated flight information to avoid any inconvenience.

In a significant political development, President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday appointed Arif Mohammed Khan, the current Governor of Kerala, as the new Governor of Bihar. The appointment comes after Khan completed his five-year term as Kerala's governor, a tenure marked by frequent tensions with the Left Democratic Front (LDF) government led by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan.