The BJP achieved a sweeping victory in Chhattisgarh's urban body elections, winning all 10 municipal corporations and securing 81 nagar panchayat presidents. This marked a significant shift from the previous polls where Congress had dominated. BJP's national president and CM celebrated the historic win, attributing it to welfare and development schemes.
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A senior police officer in Meerut is being investigated for failing to seal the room of Sahil Shukla, co-accused in Saurabh Rajput's murder case. This oversight has raised concerns of evidence tampering. Both accused are in judicial custody, facing severe drug withdrawal symptoms.
Supreme Court granted Punjab government three more days to hospitalise fasting farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, with no consideration for involving the Centre. The state's plea was based on ongoing negotiations with the farmers, and security measures have been intensified around the protest site.
Indian Railways is looking to collaborate with online pharmacy platforms to enable home delivery of medicines from its hospitals. RailTel is set to invite bids for this service in January 2025, focusing on discounts on retail prices.
PM Narendra Modi dedicated a shayari to Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge in Rajya Sabha, lauding his public service while also aiming a dig at him. Modi criticized the Gandhi family, recalled the Nehru era and the Emergency, and recited lines from poet Neeraj to highlight Congress's challenges during his reply to the President's address.
Donald Trump attended the Super Bowl, supporting the Kansas City Chiefs who played against the Philadelphia Eagles. He also signed a proclamation renaming the Gulf of Mexico. Taylor Swift, present at the event, was booed by Eagles fans.
A US military aircraft transported 104 alleged illegal Indian immigrants, including deportees from various Indian states, and landed in Amritsar, as part of an aggressive stance on illegal immigration. This move, which came at a high cost to American taxpayers, reflects the Trump administration's tough approach.
A 35-year-old man, Somnath Suryavanshi, arrested for rioting and arson in Parbhani on December 11th, died in judicial custody on Sunday. Suryavanshi, accused in a case related to the desecration of a replica of the Constitution, complained of chest pain and was taken to the district hospital where he was declared dead.
At least five people, including Maulana Hamid-ul-Haq Haqqani, were killed, and 20 injured in a suicide blast at a mosque in Nowshera district, Pakistan. The explosion occurred as people were leaving Friday prayers. Haqqani, head of Dar-ul-Uloom Haqqania school, was likely the target. Condemnations came from Pakistan's Prime Minister and President.
PM Modi emphasizes the importance of the Constitution and announces a nationwide campaign to read the Preamble. He highlights preparations for the upcoming Maha Kumbh event, the WAVES summit, and the promotion of Tamil language in Fiji. An AI chatbot will assist Maha Kumbh attendees. Digital navigation, AI-powered cameras, and a digital lost and found center will be implemented.