Chhattisgarh deputy CM Vijay Sharma announced the formation of an 11-member SIT to investigate the murder of Bastar journalist Mukesh Chandrakar. Three arrests have been made, but the prime suspect, Congress leader Suresh Chandrakar, remains at large. The murder is linked to a news report on corruption in road construction. Opposition claims Suresh belongs to BJP.
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Israel faces renewed challenges following the reappearance of senior Hamas commander Hussein Fayyad, previously reported killed. Fayyad's return highlights Hamas's resilience and continued influence in Gaza, despite heavy casualties and a fragile ceasefire. The development raises questions about the effectiveness of Israel's military operations. While Hamas may have suffered thousands of casualties, the IDF estimates some 20,000 were eliminated; the group continues to hold on to Gaza.
US immigration authorities have detained Indian researcher Badar Khan Suri from Georgetown University for alleged pro-Hamas activism, purportedly violating visa terms. Suri, with critical views on Israeli actions in Gaza, faces deportation. Georgetown University maintains Suri’s innocence and supports open inquiry. Suri’s lawyer decries the detention, emphasizing Suri's focus on peace-building.
Rajya Sabha saw a confrontation between Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar and opposition leader Mallikarjun Kharge when a starred question about non-payment of dues by builders in Noida was withdrawn. BJP MP Laxmikant Bajpayee had asked for details about developers who owed dues and the measures taken against them.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Washington, DC, for a two-day visit focusing on bolstering trade, defense, and technology ties with the US. He met with key figures including President Trump and the newly confirmed Director of National Intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard.
The Supreme Court has overturned the Allahabad High Court's bail order for three individuals accused of child trafficking, criticizing both the court and the Uttar Pradesh government for negligence. The court highlighted the need for parental vigilance and directed state governments and high courts to expedite child trafficking case trials.
The Supreme Court dismissed Jharkhand's plea and upheld the High Court's quashing of an FIR against BJP MPs Nishikant Dubey, Manoj Tiwari, regarding the 2022 Deoghar airport incident. The MPs allegedly coerced Air Traffic Control to approve their delayed chartered flight's takeoff. The court directed Jharkhand to forward collected evidence to the authorised officer for further action.
After months of setbacks following a collapse in November 2023, the Silkyara tunnel project in Uttarakhand is set to achieve a breakthrough on Wednesday. Excavation will be completed, paving the way for the 4.5 km tunnel to be operational within a year. Despite a probe revealing negligence, the government has decided to proceed with the Char Dham Road connectivity project.
The 2025 Bharat Mobility Global Expo, formerly known as the Auto Expo, is set to take place in Delhi from January 17 to 22, 2025. Key highlights include new electric and CNG vehicles, spread across three venues with free registration for the general public from January 19.
A building collapsed in Mustafabad, Delhi early Saturday. Rescue operations are underway. Several people are feared trapped under the debris. NDRF and Delhi Police teams are at the site. The collapse follows recent heavy rainfall and thunderstorms in Delhi. Last week, a wall collapse near Madhu Vihar resulted in one death and two injuries.