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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh reviewed the Army War College's quantum technology and AI labs, citing their role in adaptive warfare. He highlighted India's significant growth in defence exports and articulated the nation's goal to be an economic and military powerhouse by 2047 through strong security and economic integration.

RBI has asked the National Payments Corporation of India to develop a facility for the same

The government requires additional time to allocate land for former PM Manmohan Singh’s memorial as a trust needs to be formed first. Preliminary assessments are being conducted for available land near Rajghat, and a trust application is necessary for the process to proceed. The memorial will follow procedures similar to those for Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s memorial.

Karnataka high court has stayed proceedings against IIM Bangalore officials in a caste-discrimination case, citing that the Directorate of Civil Rights Enforcement lacked authority to investigate harassment claims. The case involves allegations by Dalit associate professor Gopal Das against IIM-B faculty. A separate FIR filed by Mico Layout police against the faculty members is also being challenged.

Andhra Pradesh deputy CM Pawan Kalyan praised Telangana CM Revanth Reddy and criticized Allu Arjun's team for their handling of the 'Pushpa 2' stampede. A 35-year-old woman died, and her son was injured. Pawan Kalyan emphasized the film industry should have supported the victim's family and not blamed Arjun solely.

Protests intensify across Bihar demanding cancellation of BPSC prelims, alleging corruption. Demonstrators halt trains and block roads, with political parties and student groups joining in. Chief secretary meets aspirants, but no official statement yet from CM. Police action criticized by political leaders; support offered by various political figures. Protests continue with threats of indefinite hunger strike.

The loco pilot of the Secunderabad-Pune Express train narrowly avoided a disaster by spotting and stopping before hitting a 4kg LPG cylinder placed on the tracks at Uruli Kanchan. Authorities suspect the cylinder was intended to cause harm to the train and its passengers. Police and railway protection units are investigating the incident to find the responsible individuals.

A total of 1,000 police personnel to be deployed to ensure the safety of visitors expected to gather at Fort Kochi and nearby areas; over 400 CCTVs installed at Veli Ground

Temporary gallery for guests was set up without required approvals violating safety norms, says agency which owns the stadium

In their petition, a group of Indore-based doctors have sought an urgent hearing into the matter as they claim that the disposal and incineration of the toxic waste in Pithampur is harmful for the residents of Pithampur as well as those in Indore, which is about 35 km from the industrial town.

A debate about H-1B visas involving Indian immigrants divides Trump's supporters. While tech figures like Elon Musk support these visas, critics argue against them. Aravind Srinivas emphasizes that illegal immigration is the real concern and that H-1B visa holders aren't the ones causing job losses.

Despite reaching record highs in 2024, Sensex and Nifty are now about 10% off peak levels due to global and domestic factors. Advisers recommend a focus on large-cap, flexi-cap, and debt-oriented balanced advantage funds, while continuing SIPs to benefit from possible future rallies amid market volatility.

All flyovers of the city except PVNR Expressway, Begumpet, and Tolichowki, will be closed for traffic on need basis on the intervening night of December 31 and January 1

Former US President Jimmy Carter's visit to Daulatpur Nasirabad in 1978 connected the village's identity with him, leading to it being renamed Carterpuri. His visit brought temporary fame and nostalgia among the villagers but did not result in long-term development or significant changes in the village's fortunes.

German DJ Ben Bohmer cleared in drug test during raid  

The directive, dated December 30, 2024, also mandates proper advertisement of the service

A local court in Ahmedabad acquitted five individuals charged with cow slaughter and attempting to sell beef due to insufficient evidence. Critical meat samples were not sent for forensic analysis, as required by the Gujarat Animal Preservation Rule. The court also noted the absence of the FSL officer who failed to testify, despite multiple summons.