BJP and Congress criticized AAP's Arvind Kejriwal for his extensive security convoy during a Vipassana retreat in Punjab, despite holding no office. AAP defended the security based on MHA's Z-plus cover. Kejriwal's visit sparked speculation about his future political plans and a viral video intensified the controversy.
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South Korea's military reported that North Korea fired at least one ballistic missile into its eastern seas, continuing heightened weapons testing into 2025. The exact number of missiles and their flight range were not immediately confirmed. This event coincided with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken's visit to Seoul for discussions on the North Korean nuclear threat.
After a deadly stampede at New Delhi Railway Station, other city railway stations are boosting safety protocols and crowd management. Some stations have increased security measures, while others lack adequate medical preparedness and security personnel. There are concerns about overcrowding risks. Passengers hope the measures will continue, improving their travel experience.
Katy Perry, Gayle King, and Lauren Sánchez soared into space aboard a Blue Origin rocket from West Texas, marking the company's 11th human flight. The all-female crew, including Aisha Bowe, Amanda Nguyn, and Kerianne Flynn, saw Perry express her mission as boundary-breaking, inspiring young girls to dream big.
Selectors are optimistic about Jasprit Bumrah's recovery for the ICC tournament despite his back injury, while Mohammed Shami returns to the ODI squad. Shubman Gill has been named vice-captain, and Yashasvi Jaiswal receives his maiden ODI call-up. Mohammed Siraj is excluded, with Arshdeep Singh preferred for the seam bowling role.
Chennai police shot dead Jaffer Gulam Hussain Irani, a member of the Irani gang, when he attempted to pull out a gun after snatching six chains from elderly women. Irani and his accomplices had planned to flee the city before the police intercepted them at the airport.
Jasprit Bumrah surpasses Shoaib Akhtar's record by achieving his 13th five-wicket haul in Test cricket during the Boxing Day Test against Australia. With 203 wickets in 44 Tests, Bumrah joins an elite group of bowlers, including Michael Holding and Saqlain Mushtaq, who have also accomplished this feat. The series is currently tied 1-1, with the fifth and final match scheduled to take place in Sydney from January 3.
Mostly clear skies are expected during the day with maximum temperatures ranging from 12-16 C. A cold wave in the plains is indicated by minimum temperatures of 10 C or less and 4.5 C below normal. A temperature fall is predicted in Uttar Pradesh, Central India, East India, and Maharashtra over the next five days.
Security researchers have discovered code in DeepSeek's chatbot web login page that could send user information to China Mobile, which raises significant national security concerns. The findings reveal a potential risk for exposing sensitive data, potentially benefiting the Chinese state.