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Field visits by officials to assess the ground reality are crucial for resolving border disputes, says Sisodia

A man accused of smuggling ganja was acquitted after a Chennai court dismissed the case due to police using a fruit vendor's weighing scales instead of their own equipment. The trial court highlighted contradictions in the prosecution's evidence and improper handling of the narcotic. Similar issues with evidence collection have led to other acquittals in the city.

After assuming charge, Rao emphasised that the zero-tolerance policy adopted by the state government would be strictly enforced to eliminate corruption from all departments of the government.

Russia demanded that NATO rescind its 2008 promise to eventually grant Ukraine membership and stressed this as insufficient without explicit revocation. Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov argued Ukraine’s NATO inclusion poses direct threats to Russian sovereignty and urged Ukraine to adopt its 1990 neutral stance.

Madhya Pradesh High Court has approved the government's proposal to retest incineration of Union Carbide waste at a Pithampur facility. This aims to determine the environmental impact and ensure safety. Previous trials were deemed outdated. The retrial will involve three stages, with results informing future incineration decisions. The court provided a six-week deadline for disposal.

Bombay HC has rejected Mirza Himayat Baig's request to be moved from solitary confinement to a general barrack, stating there is no psychological trauma concern. The judges noted that Baig's current cell provides sufficient facilities and ordered that he may be assigned work according to prison rules.

Congress accused BJP's Smriti Irani of being the "real agent" of George Soros, citing her stint as USAID Goodwill Ambassador. BJP refuted the claim, stating she was a WHO ORS Goodwill Ambassador from 2002 to 2005 due to her popular TV role. The spat also involved mentions of past government support for the campaign.

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee declared in the assembly that she would resign if allegations of her links with terror outfits are proven. She responded to BJP's claims of her disrespecting Hinduism and supporting the Muslim League, emphasizing the importance of democracy and rejecting religious division.

Rahul Gandhi urges the top collegium to hold off on appointing the new CEC until the Supreme Court reviews the selection law. He cites Ambedkar's warning against executive interference in the Election Commission and calls the midnight appointment unconstitutional. Congress condemns the move and its implications for electoral integrity.

Medical professionals suggest a major lifestyle change is the only preventive method to stop the rising cases

A Kolkata court sentenced a 34-year-old man to death for raping a seven-month-old infant on Nov 30 last year. The court deemed the crime 'rarest of rare'. The judgment was delivered within 80 days, awarding Rs 10 lakh compensation to the baby who remains in critical condition.

CM Mamata Banerjee vowed to resign if any ties with terror outfits are proven, countering BJP's accusations. She highlighted her devotion to Hinduism and condemned BJP's attempts to use religion for political gain. Banerjee defended the state's inclusive celebration of festivals and criticized BJP for raising unfounded allegations.

Police hand over body of third-year B.Tech student to her father after post-mortem; incident triggers Statewide outcry; uproar in Assembly as MLAs demand arrest of KIIT founder and disciplinary action against the institute for assault on foreign students; KIIT asked to facilitate return of students

Screenwriter David Koepp, who wrote the scripts for “Jurassic Park” and its sequel, “War of the Worlds” and “Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull,” is writing the screenplay. Colman Domingo, Colin Firth and Eve Hewson are also set to star.

Netflix is eyeing the NFL’s Sunday afternoon games, potentially taking over from CBS or Fox. Chief Content Officer Bela Bajaria confirmed Netflix's serious interest, which could reshape sports media. Current deals hold until 2033 but can end early. Success with streaming NFL games on Christmas Day has boosted Netflix's confidence in live sports.