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The minimum temperature settled at 12.7 degree Celsius on Saturday, six notches above the season’s average in Delhi; overnight rainfall in Madhya Pradesh

Heavy snowfall has severely disrupted life in Kashmir, affecting travel, power supply, and infrastructure. With around 17 inches of snow recorded in some areas, the Jammu-Srinagar Highway and train services are suspended. The region faces power outages and ongoing road clearance efforts, amidst the harsh 'Chillai-Kalan' winter period.

The Hubballi Dharwad Police on Saturday have shot a notorious interstate criminal Pala Venkateshwar Rao alias Kalyankumar from Andhra Pradesh in both the legs when he tried to escape by attacking the police personnel who had arrested him.

Rajasthan recorded light to moderate rain, with Jhalawar receiving 86 mm. Hailstorms and dense fog were reported, while temperatures ranged from 28°C in Anta to 6.4°C in Jaisalmer

Nitish Kumar Reddy scored his maiden Test and international hundred during the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne. Despite some anxious moments and tight drama as India lost wickets late on on Day 3, Reddy successfully reached the milestone off 171 balls. Bad light later stopped play with India at 358 for 9 in response to Australia's 474.

Traffic was disrupted on Jawaharlal Nehru Salai, near Koyambedu, as DMDK workers and others gathered for Vijayakanth’s first death anniversary. DMDK leaders and workers breached security and held a rally, leading to traffic diversions and congestion. Vehicles moved slowly while the crowd added to the chaos. Traffic resumed after police intervention.

The ED had registered an Enforcement Case Information Report (ECIR) on December 20, 2024.

A case has been registered under various Sections of Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita and the Foreigners Act

Due to the impact of the collision, the man fell down and his head hit the footpath railing on the side; he died on the spot due to excessive bleeding,” Madhapur Inspector S Krishna Mohan said

The accused were found guilty of various offences including murder and conspiracy. He’s been convicted under IPC 225 for obstructing or resisting the lawful apprehension of another person

Delhi received 41.2 mm of rain in the past 24 hours till 8.30 am on Saturday, marking the highest single-day December rainfall in 101 years. The heavy rainfall resulted from an active western disturbance and its interaction with easterly winds. The city's air quality improved to 'moderate,' with an AQI of 152.

Seven persons are reportedly undergoing treatment at the hospital.

Owing to the foggy weather conditions, several trains in North India have been delayed in the range from 30 minutes to more than two hours

Sharmistha Mukherjee criticised Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge's proposal for a separate memorial for Dr Manmohan Singh, pointing out that the Congress did not convene a condolence meeting for her late father, former President Pranab Mukherjee. She mentioned other leaders neglected by Congress due to not being part of the 'Gandhi' family, highlighting an ongoing issue.

The Boxing Day Test saw debutant Sam Konstas confront Virat Kohli on the first day, leading to Kohli's fine by the ICC after an accidental shoulder-bump. Despite Kohli's patient innings, he fell for 36 runs, intensifying their on-field rivalry as Konstas celebrated Kohli's dismissal vigorously.

Virat Kohli's shoulder-bump to Australia's debutant Sam Konstas during the fourth Test sparked some hostility from fans, leading to heckling as Kohli walked back after his dismissal. Melbourne Cricket Club CEO, Stuart Fox, stated there was no official complaint from India. Kohli's performance saw a century partnership with Jaiswal before a mix-up led to the latter's run-out, impacting India's innings.

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