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National Investigation Agency arrested two individuals in Uttara Kannada for allegedly leaking information about Karwar naval base to Pakistan through honey-trapping. The accused were trapped by Pakistani intelligence and shared naval details in exchange for money. They were employed with a local company. More arrests are likely as authorities suspect a wider network.

Three officials and two security guards from Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) were arrested for allegedly assaulting Nepalese students protesting the suicide of a fellow student. The Odisha government has formed a three-member inquiry committee to investigate the incident, and KIIT has suspended three officials and dismissed the security guards involved.

The Sangam waters during Maha Kumbh have alarming levels of faecal and total coliform, exceeding CPCB standards by up to 1,400 times in the Ganga and 660 times in the Yamuna. This contamination endangers public health, prompting NGT to summon UP authorities for not complying with directives to maintain water quality, posing risks of waterborne diseases and environmental harm.

US President Donald Trump questioned the allocation of $21 million by USAID to India for boosting voter turnout, highlighting India's high tariffs and taxation. Both BJP and Congress have called for a probe into the matter, with former CEC SY Quraishi denying any financial assistance was involved.

Tata Group invests Rs 500 crore in Breach Candy Hospital, becoming its largest financial backer and gaining board representation. N Chandrasekaran will replace Deepak Parekh as chairman from October 2025. The investment will enhance the hospital's infrastructure and technology. This marks Tata Group's third healthcare project in Mumbai, aligning with other conglomerates' healthcare initiatives.

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.

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.

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.

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.

India's planned Chandrayaan-4 mission aims to collect lunar samples and return them to Earth, requiring two separate launches due to its 9,200kg mass. Chennaiyan -5, also known as Lupex, is a joint mission with Japan featuring a heavier lander and sophisticated payloads contributed by India, Japan, USA, and Europe.

Joe Burrow was recently seen with Taylor Rooks in a viral photo, sparking fan curiosity. Speculation arose because Rooks was previously seen with Ceedee Lamb. There is no confirmation about Rooks' relationship with either player. Burrow remains single after his breakup with Olivia Holzmacher in 2023. Fans continue to create their own stories.