Interpol issues its first 'Silver Notice' to track international laundered assets, aiding 52 countries, including India, which targets fugitive economic offenders. The initiative, requested by Italy, helps share alerts globally to locate and seize criminal assets under national laws, enhancing asset recovery efforts.
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Zoo officials in Surat's Sarthana Nature Park and Zoo are giving Ayurvedic aphrodisiacs to their male white tiger Gaurav to boost his mating interest with Garima, his female companion. Despite Garima showing signs of sexual maturity, Gaurav has been disinterested. The Ayurvedic supplement, including safed muesli, shatavari, and ashwagandha, is used to enhance his vigour.
Violence erupted in Nagpur following a right-wing protest demanding the removal of Aurangzeb's tomb. The unrest escalated after rumors of a religious book burning, leading to arson, stone-pelting, and vandalism. Police have imposed Section 144 and arrested 50 individuals to control the situation.
Three people lost their lives and four others were injured in a collision on Samruddhi Expressway near Wavi early Saturday morning. The victims were returning home after attending the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj. The police have identified the deceased and reported that the condition of the injured is stable.
Mumbai Police have arrested Bangladeshi national Mohd Shariful Islam Shehzad for allegedly attacking actor Saif Ali Khan at his Bandra residence. Shehzad, who entered India illegally, was located in Thane after a three-day manhunt. Khan, who sustained serious injuries, underwent surgery and is recovering.
The Supreme Court of India will conduct a detailed inquiry into allegations that firms owned by Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu's relatives received contracts unlawfully. The state has been asked to provide contract details from the last five years while the CAG, and Union ministries of home affairs and finance will submit their reports.
The Uttarakhand High Court has requested a response from the state government within 48 hours regarding multiple petitions challenging the Uniform Civil Code. Petitions criticize issues ranging from live-in relationship provisions to the neglect of minority customs, and constitutional and women's rights concerns. The next hearing is scheduled in 10 days.
The Parliamentary Committee in India plans to summon Meta representatives after CEO Mark Zuckerberg incorrectly stated that most incumbent governments, including India's BJP-led NDA, lost elections post-Covid. BJP MP Nishikant Dubey and Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw criticized Zuckerberg's inaccurate remarks, highlighting NDA's 2024 election victory and India's accomplishments during the pandemic.
Calcutta HC directed police to provide security to a 2024 gang rape survivor, criticizing delays in the accused's arrest and threats faced by the victim. Security will include two constables, one armed. An investigation report is due on January 13, as state representatives confirm ongoing probe.
Rajya Sabha Congress MP Vivek K Tankha has urged the Central government to discuss with Pakistan the creation of a corridor to Sharda Peeth, a revered Hindu temple in PoK, similar to the Kartarpur corridor. He emphasized the need for the rehabilitation of displaced Kashmiri Pandits and providing them religious access, highlighting security and essential facility concerns.