Rajasthan Police arrested six youths in Banswara district, seizing Rs 19.6 lakh in cash and a tractor. The mastermind, 18-year-old Nayan Patidar, operated a professional-looking porn website to scam tribal people into making online payments. Police recovered multiple mobile phones, SIM cards, and bank cards linked to the crime.
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The India Meteorological Department forecasts cold wave conditions across North India, with significant temperature drops and severe cold day conditions affecting multiple regions until early January. Delhi records its wettest December in over a century, marking a significant improvement in air quality due to the heavy rainfall.
A 50-year-old man, Sunil Dixit, was arrested for attacking his government teacher ex-wife, Mamta Goud, with acid, causing 50% burns, in Kota. Despite their divorce, they were still cohabiting. Police arrested Dixit from Bhansroadgarh, Chittor district, and are investigating the motive behind the attack.
A SpaceX Dragon spacecraft successfully docked with the ISS, allowing for the anticipated rescue of NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore after an unexpected nine-month stay. With Crew-10's arrival, efforts to transition responsibilities to the new crew are underway, as NASA prepares for the astronauts' return to Earth.
A Delhi court has found former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar guilty of leading a mob that murdered a father-son duo during the 1984 anti-Sikh riots. The verdict relied on survivor testimonies, highlighting police inaction during the incident. Kumar faces a maximum penalty of death or life imprisonment.
Renowned tabla maestro Zakir Hussain died in the US. He was 73. Hussain suffered from heart-related problems and was admitted to the ICU of a San Francisco hospital earlier. The musician was the son of Ustad Alla Rakha Khan. Hussain had started playing tabla at age seven. He had received the Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Vibhushan.
Narendra Modi praised Kerala's Sankaran Nair for his fight against British rule. This was after the 1919 Jallianwala Bagh tragedy. Modi wants people in Punjab, Haryana, and Himachal to know Nair's story. A film on Nair's legal battle, "Keasari 2", is releasing soon. Nair resigned from the Viceroy's Executive Council in protest.
Farmer leader Rakesh Tikait urged unity among protesting groups as Jagjit Singh Dallewal's fast-unto-death entered its 21st day. Farmers held tractor marches and protests in Haryana, supporting demands for MSP guarantees. Further actions include a tractor march outside Punjab on December 16 and a 'rail roko' protest on December 18.
Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh passed away at 92 due to age-related conditions. Singh, who retired from Rajya Sabha after 33 years, is remembered for his pivotal role in India's economic reforms. Known for his integrity, he expressed confidence that history would treat him kindly despite criticism during his tenure.
India will host the 2025 FIDE Chess World Cup from October 31 to November 27, as confirmed by the All India Chess Federation (AICF). The hosting city will be decided in an upcoming AICF meeting. This follows significant achievements by Indian chess players, including Gukesh Dommaraju’s historic World Chess Championship win and the team's gold medals at the 2024 Chess Olympiad.