Times of India

An LPG tanker, en route from Gujarat to Uttar Pradesh, collided with a truck on the Jaipur-Ajmer highway after attempting a U-turn. The resulting crash killed 13 people and injured over 30. A special investigation team is probing the cause, focusing on the tanker's safety mechanisms and adherence to regulations for transporting hazardous materials. The tanker driver fled the scene.

GRAP, in all its four versions, is an emergency measure—a band-aid used when Delhi-NCR’s air quality turns poisonous. Like all emergency measures, it comes with inconveniences. But some of its measures are defeating the very purpose it’s used for.

Pakistan has chosen the UAE as the neutral venue for India's matches in the 2025 Champions Trophy, which will including the clash Pakistan, likely on February 23rd. This decision follows an agreement between the ICC, PCB, and BCCI to hold India-Pakistan matches in global events at neutral venues until 2027, resolving the deadlock after India's refusal to travel to Pakistan.

At a rally, President-elect Trump vowed to ban gender-affirming care for transgender youth, remove them from schools and the military, and "keep men out of women's sports." He also pledged to tackle migrant crime, designate drug cartels as terrorists, and reclaim the Panama Canal.

Calcutta High Court granted a man divorce, citing cruelty, as his wife's family and friends stayed at his house against his will. The couple, married in 2005, lived in Kolaghat before the wife moved to Kolkata in 2008, allegedly for work convenience. However, her family continued staying at the husband's residence, causing him distress.

Hyderabad police allege actor Allu Arjun refused to leave a 'Pushpa 2' premiere even after being informed of a fatal stampede outside. Police claim they urged him to exit, but he insisted on finishing the film, only leaving after a DCP intervened.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Kuwait, the first in 43 years, resulted in a strategic partnership and a defense cooperation agreement. The nations condemned terrorism, agreeing to enhance counter-terrorism efforts. Discussions included trade, investment, and the West Asia situation, with Kuwait supporting India-GCC cooperation.

Air India Express's inaugural Surat-Bangkok flight saw high demand for onboard liquor, especially from passengers from the dry state of Gujarat. The airline had to limit some passengers to two alcoholic beverages to prevent unruly behavior, despite the popularity of Chivas Regal and Bira beer alongside meals and snacks.

India's Air Force is facing a significant shortage of fighter jets and support aircraft. A high-level committee has been formed to address these gaps, focusing on both domestic development and foreign acquisition of 114 new fighters. Delays in engine deliveries are impacting the induction of Tejas fighters, while the need for mid-air refuelers and airborne early-warning aircraft remains critical.

Hyderabad police arrested the parents of a minor girl for the murder of a 24-year-old man in 2023. The parents suspected the man had harmed their daughter after she ran away following an attempted assault. They lured him to a meeting, attacked him, and dumped his body in Nagarjunasagar.

WWE's Indian media rights are moving from Sony Pictures Networks India to Netflix India in a 10-year deal starting in 2025. This marks Netflix India's first foray into sports entertainment, challenging rivals like Disney+ Hotstar and JioCinema. The shift from traditional TV to streaming poses a challenge for attracting WWE's massive Indian fanbase to Netflix's platform.

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, speaking at the Mahanubhav Ashram's centenary celebrations, emphasized that global atrocities committed in religion's name stem from misinterpreting dharma. He stressed that true understanding is crucial, as half-knowledge leads to immorality. Bhagwat highlighted the challenge of correcting misinterpretations and the need for sects with rational thinking to guide society towards dharma's true meaning.

A 22-year-old woman, reported missing from Delhi on December 14th, was found deceased in a Paschim Vihar hotel room. Her boyfriend was later found dead near Gurgaon railway tracks. The couple was last seen together at a Punjabi Bagh restaurant on December 15th. While post-mortem shows no signs of physical assault on the woman, police await viscera reports.

The GST Council has approved a "track and trace" system to combat tax evasion on specific goods, starting with cigarettes and potentially pan masala. This system uses unique identification markings to monitor products throughout the supply chain, addressing significant revenue losses from smuggling and illicit trade, estimated at Rs 21,000 crore annually for cigarettes alone.

A Bengaluru software engineer lost ₹11.8 crore to a digital arrest fraud. Posing as TRAI and police officials, scammers claimed his Aadhaar was misused for illegal activities and money laundering. Threatening arrest, they coerced him into transferring funds to various accounts for 'verification' between November 25 and December 12.