A Delhi court granted default bail to three men accused of being part of an AQIS terror module, as investigators failed to file a chargesheet within the 180-day period. The court noted that further investigation could continue, but Umar Farooq, Hasan Ansari, and Arshad Khan were entitled to statutory bail. They had been in custody since August 2022.
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Police have filed an FIR against a 43-year-old Kalyan engineer for giving triple talaq to his second wife after she refused to have a physical relationship with his employer. The complainant also accused him of demanding Rs 15 lakh dowry, physical, and mental harassment.
India's captain Rohit Sharma exuded confidence ahead of the Boxing Day Test against Australia at MCG, emphasizing his team's resilient attitude. He praised the team's performance in Perth while noting their shortcomings in Adelaide. With the series tied at 1-1, Rohit stressed the importance of the remaining matches and staying focused on excelling at Melbourne.
Chief minister N Biren Singh's resignation led to an uneasy calm in Imphal with heavy security deployment to prevent violence. Authorities remain highly vigilant, monitoring potential clashes and setting up checkpoints. Despite past unrest, the city remained peaceful with no disturbances reported post-resignation.
A 14-year-old boy was tragically stabbed to death outside a school in east Delhi following a quarrel over a game. The incident was a result of an escalated dispute involving the victim's classmate who called others for retaliation. Five minors have been detained, and two men arrested.
On New Year's Day 2025, Shamsud-Din Jabbar, a 42-year-old US army veteran, used a rental truck to kill 14 people and injure dozens in New Orleans. He drove through barricades and plowed into a crowd in the French Quarter, flying an Isis flag. Jabbar was killed in a shootout with the police. The FBI deemed the attack as terrorism.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Adani Group matter, emphasising that individual issues are not deliberated between nation leaders. This statement follows US charges against Gautam Adani and associates for alleged involvement in a bribery scheme, amidst Modi's visit for extensive bilateral talks with President Trump.
Vote counting for the 2025 Delhi assembly elections began, with the AAP and BJP seen as the main contenders. Exit polls suggest a close race, with a slight edge for the BJP. Voter turnout was 60.5%, with AAP, BJP, and Congress contesting across all 70 seats. Results may impact Delhi's political landscape dramatically.
Hamas claimed its Gaza government head Essam al-Dalis was killed in Israeli strikes that also killed over 300 people. Israel cited Hamas's refusal to release hostages as the reason for the attacks. The recent failed truce talks led to renewed violence, with deep-rooted mutual distrust and unresolved strategic differences between Israel and Hamas exacerbating the conflict.