Times of India

Congress promises to give Rs 2,500 to every woman in Delhi under the 'Pyaari Didi' Yojana if elected, paralleling a similar scheme in Karnataka. CM Arvind Kejriwal's AAP government plans to enhance financial aid to women post-elections. Both parties are strategizing to appeal to women voters ahead of the Delhi Assembly elections.

In heavy fog conditions, a bus traveling from Nepal to Chandigarh collided with a tractor-trolley in Uttar Pradesh, injuring 10 people. Three passengers, including a young child, are in critical condition and receiving treatment at a government medical college. The incident occurred at Tikunia on Assam Road, and both vehicles have been impounded by the authorities.

India's 1-3 Border-Gavaskar Trophy series loss to Australia and an embarrassing home series whitewash by New Zealand cost them a spot in the ICC World Test Championship final. Areas of improvement include batting against spin and seam, and enhancing bowling support for Jasprit Bumrah.

Harbhajan Singh has expressed concerns over the Indian cricket team's decline in Tests and ODIs after their T20 World Cup win in Barbados. He emphasised the need for performance-based player selection over reputation. Singh also urged the BCCI and selectors to take action and give opportunities to promising players like Abhimanyu Easwaran and Sarfaraz Khan.

Union minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh criticized AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal, comparing him to RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav and accusing him of corruption. Singh also dismissed Lalu's recent comments and criticized his governance in Bihar, highlighting the progress made under Nitish Kumar.

Diabetes affects millions globally, and the TOI Medithon Part-5 promotes health and fitness with expert talks on diabetes care, nutrition, and fitness. Scheduled for January 8 at 11 am, it features four sessions covering risk factors, management, and the association between diabetes and obesity. The event aims to raise awareness and inspire community health improvements.

Tourists at Sela Pass in Arunachal Pradesh had a close call when a frozen lake they were on collapsed. Quick-thinking bystanders rescued them. Union minister Kiren Rijiju warned travelers of such dangers and urged precautions. The incident, caught on video, underscores the importance of proper preparation and experienced guides in winter tourism.

The renovation of Delhi CM's residence cost Rs 33 crore, far exceeding the initial estimate of Rs 7.9 crore. The Comptroller and Auditor General's report highlights excessive spending on luxury appliances, irregularities in tendering and discrepancies in expenditure records. PM Narendra Modi criticized the project, calling it 'Sheesh Mahal', especially during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Stock market crash today: BSE Sensex and Nifty50, the Indian equity benchmark indices, crashed in trade on Monday. While BSE Sensex tanked over 1,400 points, Nifty50 went below 23,600 intraday.

The FIR was registered at Amboli police station on December 18 under Sections 498-A, 323, 504, 506, and 34 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.

Three Coast Guard personnel were killed when their 'Dhruv' advanced light helicopter crashed in Porbandar, Gujarat. The incident highlights ongoing issues with the indigenous twin-engine choppers, which have faced several accidents before, prompting investigations into technical and design flaws.

A Tamil Nadu archaeology department study found over 90% of ancient graffiti marks at 140 sites, including Keeladi, resemble Indus Valley civilisation symbols. Researchers analyzed 15,184 graffiti signs, noting links between Indus and south Indian signs. The study suggests cultural exchanges during the Copper and Iron Ages. Key symbols included arrows, fish signs, and swastikas.

Mumbai-Nanded Tapovan Express reversed 700m on Saturday to pick up Sarvar Shaikh, a 30-year-old passenger who had fallen off near Manmad junction. Despite efforts, he later died in hospital. The loco pilot secured permission to maneuver the train back, and an ambulance was arranged at Manmad for medical assistance, while express continued its journey.

Two local BJP functionaries were killed and two others injured in a suspicious road incident in Sambalpur, Odisha, when a tipper truck repeatedly rear-ended their car. Police are investigating whether it was a planned murder as the vehicle hit them three times. The truck driver has been detained.

A worker from UP was killed and another critically injured when a cable of a lifting trolley snapped at an under-construction bridge in Rudraprayag. The bridge aims to connect Gaurikund and Badrinath highways as part of the Char Dham all-weather road project. Four stranded workers were safely rescued.

Deputy CM Ajit Pawar expressed frustration at a public event, reminding voters they don't oversee him. He commented on Baramati's expanding real estate market, noting its fluctuations linked to election results. Pawar also cautioned MIDC officials against unauthorized changes in land status.

Uttarakhand state police are to identify and verify 'illegal madrassas' following the CM's orders. Local intelligence units will gather data on their legitimacy and funding, compiling lists for the minority affairs department. Currently, there are 415 registered madrassas with around 50,000 students.

An all-party delegation, led by ex-MP Sambhaji Raje, plans to meet governor C P Radhakrishnan to address the law and order situation in Beed following Santosh Deshmukh's murder and urge the dismissal of minister Dhananjay Munde, as protests demanding his resignation intensify.

After three days of protests in Pithampur against the proposed incineration of Union Carbide waste, residents decided to wait for Monday’s hearing at Madhya Pradesh HC. Government officials addressed concerns about safety and misinformation, while protestors demanded the waste be removed from the facility.