Times of India

An Army vehicle transporting soldiers of the 11 Maratha Light Infantry veered off the road and plunged into a gorge near an advanced post in Poonch, J&K, resulting in the death of five soldiers and critically injuring five others. The accident occurred around 5.40pm as the vehicle was en route to Balnoi along the LoC in Mendhar.

Elon Musk may be taking new steps to form Starbase, a new municipality in coastal South Texas for SpaceX employees.

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif condemned US sanctions on their ballistic missile programme, asserting it is for defensive purposes. The US cited attempts by the National Development Complex to acquire missile components, leading to penalties. These sanctions followed significant military discussions between China and Pakistan, focusing on regional security and bilateral defence cooperation.

Congress in Maharashtra plans to file a privilege motion against CM Devendra Fadnavis for allegedly misleading the assembly about the Beed sarpanch's death and Parbhani violence. Rahul Gandhi visited Parbhani, and the Congress accused the government of shielding those responsible and failing to provide accurate information.

Delhi Police has dismantled an illegal immigration network, arresting 11 people, including document forgers and tech experts. They created fake Aadhaar cards and other documents for illegal Bangladeshi immigrants. The operation came ahead of a directive to take action against illegal immigrants. The group used jungle routes and express trains to facilitate entry into Delhi.

The Election Commission has refuted Congress's concerns over the voter turnout increase in Maharashtra by providing detailed clarifications. It explained that interim data might not reflect the final voter count, emphasized the statutory process, and addressed allegations regarding electoral roll additions and deletions.

Former US President Bill Clinton, 78, was discharged from Georgetown University Medical Center after treatment for the flu. He was in stable condition throughout his stay and is expected to return home before Christmas. Clinton has faced several health challenges over the years but remains active in public life.

Elon Musk has offered $1 billion to Wikipedia to rename itself 'Dickipedia' for a minimum of one year. This proposal was initially made last year and still stands. Musk's offer has sparked significant attention and curiosity about why the Wikimedia Foundation requires substantial funding despite the low operational costs of running Wikipedia.

Virat Kohli and Steve Smith have faced a challenging 2024 with limited centuries, while Kane Williamson and Joe Root have excelled in Test cricket. Former cricketer Ravi Shastri believes Kohli and Smith retain their danger factor due to their resilience and hunger for runs.

A 17-year-old Class 10 student was lured to a birthday party where he was assaulted, humiliated, and urinated upon by his classmates in Basti. Devastated by the incident and police inaction, he took his own life. The local police registered a case and suspended an officer for negligence.

Olympic medallist PV Sindhu married entrepreneur Venkata Datta Sai in a private ceremony attended by close family and friends in Udaipur. The wedding included traditional rituals and a lively Sangeet ceremony. Sindhu, known for her illustrious badminton career, recently won the Syed Modi International, adding to her multiple accolades and titles.

Jagjit Singh Dallewal, on hunger strike since November 26, called for nationwide unity among farmers to secure their rights. Addressing protesters, he emphasized the fight for a legal guarantee on minimum support price (MSP). With deteriorating health, he urged farmers to prevent his forced removal. Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann urged the central government to engage in dialogue with the farmers.

Bhaskar, the father of the child critically injured in the tragic Sandhya theatre stampede, said Allu Arjun and the Telangana government were supporting them. The father also said that the child's condition was improving. Actor Allu Arjun is accused in the December 4 incident that claimed a young mother’s life and left her son in critical condition.

Indian cricketer Axar Patel announced the birth of his son, Haksh Patel, sharing a touching Instagram post. Due to personal commitments and overseas performance considerations, Axar was unavailable for India's squad selection in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Mumbai's Tanush Kotian replaced him, with Kuldeep Yadav still recovering from surgery.

Five soldiers were killed and eight injured in Jammu & Kashmir's Poonch sector when their vehicle skidded off the road and fell into a deep gorge. The incident occurred during operational duty, and rescue operations are ongoing with the injured receiving medical care. Preliminary investigations suggest the driver lost control at a turn.

BJP Tamil Nadu president K Annamalai blasts Telangana CM Revanth Reddy for allegedly targeting Telugu star Allu Arjun in connection with a stampede incident. Annamalai accuses Reddy of political vendetta and misuse of power, while emphasizing the need for impartiality and rule of law.