India and Mauritius have signed eight key Memorandums of Understanding to enhance cooperation in banking, trade, security, and governance. Prime Ministers Narendra Modi and Pravind Jugnauth emphasized the strong historical and cultural ties, with a new vision for shared growth and security across regions being also outlined.
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Mumbai Police have formed 20 teams to locate Saif Ali Khan's attacker, who stabbed the actor six times in a burglary attempt at his apartment. CCTV footage reveals the suspect's face. The attacker did not break in but sneaked in with the intent to rob. Saif is recovering after emergency surgery.
Railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw launched a 'Kumbh War Room' at Rail Bhawan ahead of Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj. Operating 24x7, it features live CCTV feeds from 1,176 cameras across nine stations and multilingual announcements. With Rs 5,000 crore invested in infrastructure, 13,000 trains will ensure smooth operations. This enhances coordination between railway officials and district authorities.
Indian Army chief general Upendra Dwivedi shared insights into his multi-religious upbringing, military career, and leadership values in an interview. He highlighted interfaith harmony within his regiment and recounted his early inspirations to join the Army. General Dwivedi also praised air marshal AP Singh’s leadership and reflected on their NDA days. His journey underscores respect for all religions, teamwork, and dedication to service as the 30th chief of Army staff.
Delhi Police identified a juvenile responsible for sending hoax bomb threats to schools last year. His parent is connected to an NGO with links to a political party. The NGO had earlier questioned the legitimacy of terrorist Afzal Guru's hanging. The investigation is ongoing, and there have been at least seven confirmed instances of hoax emails.
Shariful Fakir, arrested for allegedly breaking into Saif Ali Khan's residence and stabbing him, faces strong oral, physical, and technical evidence. Authorities rely on CCTV footage, mobile network location, and blood-stained weapons as evidence, alongside his detailed crime reconstruction account.
Hundreds of Tibetan exiles in Dharamshala gathered for an overnight prayer at Tsuglagkhang Temple to mourn the victims of the 7.1 magnitude earthquake in Tibet's Dingri county, led by key Tibetan NGOs. The earthquake claimed over 126 lives and injured more than 100, with widespread destruction reported.
US President Trump criticized USAID's $18 million funding to aid India's elections, questioning why such efforts aren’t made to boost voter turnout in the US. Trump also raised concerns about high tariffs on US goods and alleged misuse of funds in other countries like Bangladesh and Nepal.
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath congratulated Rekha Gupta on being named Delhi CM but will miss her swearing-in ceremony. Gupta, a BJP MLA from Shalimar Bagh, began her political career in 1992 and has held various significant positions within the party. BJP won 48 out of 70 seats in the 2025 Delhi assembly elections.
India saw a rise in auto fuel and electricity consumption in December, driven by farm sector demand, holiday travel, and colder weather. Diesel and petrol sales increased annually, though they dipped slightly compared to November. Jet fuel sales also grew, while LPG consumption soared due to festive cooking. Electricity usage surged with peak power demand reaching over 224 GW.