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The police have busted a nationwide network of frauds involving more than ₹10 crore in 43 cases reported from 18 States, says SP Tushar Dudi

Modi is also scheduled to address a public meeting at Andhra University engineering college grounds

Friendly policing is the approach, Naidu says, adding that people committing atrocities against women and children must be dealt with an iron fist

Experts say the report doesn’t specify the quality of forests contributing to increases in forest cover nor provides data on causes of forest degradation

Recalling a few writings that stayed with him since his childhood, Mr. Kalyan pointed out how he could relate to the struggles of the protagonist in the Kesava Reddy’s ‘Athadu Adavini Jayinchadu’ and understand the travails of the people in Bibhutibhushan Bandopadhyay’s ‘Vanavasi’

South Korean investigators attempted to arrest impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol amid tensions and police presence in Seoul. Yoon, defying allegations of rebellion linked to his martial law declaration on December 3, faces potential detainment as his supporters rally in protest. The court-granted warrant allows a 48-hour investigation period.

At 5.40 pm, a mid-air collision occurred between two Navy skydivers who were gliding with their parachutes during the operational display rehearsals

A financial assistance of ₹5 crore was also given to the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund by KREDL

Union Minister J.P. Nadda will inaugurate the school

Sebi has uncovered a front-running scheme involving market operator Ketan Parekh and Singapore citizen Rohit Salgaocar. They, along with associates, manipulated trades of a foreign fund, amassing Rs 66 crore illegally. Sebi barred them and 20 other entities from the market, freezing their demat and bank accounts.

US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan's upcoming visit to India next week aims to assess the India-US Initiative on Critical and Emerging Technologies (iCET), involving discussions with Indian officials to review collaborations in AI, semiconductors, biotech, and defense innovation under the Biden administration.

Punjab government dismissed DSP Gursher Singh Sandhu for misconduct during gangster Lawrence Bishnoi's September 2022 interview in police custody. The state home secretary stated Sandhu, under suspension since October 2024, severely damaged Punjab Police's reputation and failed to cooperate with the inquiry.

Amid controversy surrounding claims of a temple beneath Ajmer Sharif dargah, PM Modi handed over a 'chadar' to be offered at the dargah during Urs in a gesture showing respect for spiritual heritage. A Rajasthan court accepted a petition to survey these claims, while SC imposed a stay on similar suits.

Supreme Court stays proceedings on the Bhojshala temple-Kamal Maula mosque dispute, directs it to be heard with other petitions challenging the Places of Worship Act. The 11th-century monument is contested by Hindus and Muslims, and the ASI is to conduct a non-invasive survey.

The Gujarat High Court upheld a labour court's ruling, stating that denying leave encashment to an employee violates constitutional rights. Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation had refused to pay retired employee Sadgunbhai Solanki's earned leave encashment after he resigned from his position. The court emphasized that earned leave encashment is a right and similar to salary.

Maldives Foreign Minister Abdulla Khaleel visits India to meet with Indian Foreign Minister S Jaishankar, focusing on bilateral cooperation in development support, trade, health, defence, and security. Maldives will reiterate its invitation for PM Modi to visit. Both nations aim to enhance maritime and security cooperation, as emphasized during President Mohamed Muizzu's previous visit to India.

A speeding Thar jeep driven by a minor crashed into a Sikh community procession in Raja Park, Jaipur, injuring four people. The minor, reportedly the son of a government official, was detained by police. The locals vandalized the vehicle and the Sikh community staged a protest, demanding swift action.

The devasthan department's commissioner in Udaipur has ruled against Siddhi Kumari, a BJP MLA, in favor of Rajyashree Kumari and other trustees in a trust management dispute. Siddhi Kumari was accused of misusing her position to control trusts established by Bikaner's last maharaja, Dr. Karni Singh.

The Cybertruck incident was initially thought of as a terror attack as it took place hours after the New Orleans mass carnage. The two incidents had eerie links like both the suspected attackers rented their trucks on Turo; both served in the Army; the cybertruck man was still in the Army when he died; and once they served in the same military base. However, the FBI clarified that the New Orleans ISIS man acted alone.