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President-elect Donald Trump connected the New Orleans attack, involving a pickup truck mowing down revelers, to his warnings about crime and border security. The act, confirmed as terrorism, killed ten and injured over thirty. The suspect, identified as a recent Mexican entrant, died in a shootout. Trump promised full support for investigations and recovery efforts.

US President-elect Trump reaffirms support for smart immigrants, diverging from his MAGA base, siding with Elon Musk despite criticism. Trump's stance, emphasizing the need for competent people, aligns with job creation promises. MAGA radicals and figures like Steve Bannon express discontent, criticizing Musk's influence and Trump's immigration policies.

The Internet Freedom Foundation (IFF), a digital liberties organisation, had criticised the scheme stating that it will lead to a ‘culture of surveillance and constant suspicion in society creating potential social distrust’

Eleven Maoists surrendered before the Maharashtra Chief Minister at the Gadchiroli Police headquarters

Maqbool Bhat was the founder of the JKLF, seeking independence for J&K, and faced death sentence in 1984

A three-year-old girl named Chetna, who fell into a 150-foot-deep borewell in Rajasthan, has passed away despite a 10-day rescue attempt. The NDRF and mining rescue teams were involved, using specialized equipment due to the area's hard stone composition. She showed no signs of movement when rescued.

The Travancore and Guruvayur Devaswom Boards, which manage major temples in the State, are yet to finalise their positions on the issue

An SUV plowed into a Bourbon Street crowd in New Orleans, causing at least 10 deaths and injuring 30 others. The driver later exited the vehicle and opened fire, leading to a shootout with police, who killed the suspect. The incident is under FBI investigation, with authorities terming it a deliberate attack but not a terrorist event.