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Commuters faced significant disruption as Delhi enforced a ban on non-BS 6 vehicles from other states, leading to confusion and fines at border checkpoints. Many were turned back or forced to take lengthy detours, highlighting a lack of coordination and public awareness regarding the new pollution control measures.

CPI(M) State secretary Mohammad Salim added that many vulnerable people from tribal communities, women, rented accommodation holders, street dwellers stand a chance to be omitted in the SIR process due to lack of concrete documents and should be looked into.  

The petitioners contended that the student representation constituted a “core democratic entitlement” and the students could not be deprived of the democratic right; State government argued that the polls would disrupt academics during National Education Policy rollout

Sharif Osman Hadi, a key figure in recent Bangladesh protests, will be buried next to national poet Kazi Nazrul Islam. Hadi died in Singapore after being shot in Dhaka earlier this month. His death has ignited widespread protests demanding justice, with demonstrators targeting Indian diplomatic missions and alleging suspects fled to India.

Authorities investigating the Lionel Messi event's mismanagement raided chief organizer Satadru Dutta's home, uncovering a lavish residence with a pool and soccer ground. The probe has broadened beyond crowd control to suspected Rs 100 crore financial irregularities, including unaccounted cash for photos with Messi and opaque ticket sales, suggesting deliberate financial impropriety.

It will operate as a Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS), with a fund sharing pattern of 90:10 for North-Eastern and Himalayan States/UT and 60:40 for all other States; the law provides for unemployment allowance if job is not provided within 15 days, at prescribed rates, to be paid by State governments.

The Supreme Court has signaled its strong inclination to protect elephants, stating it will always favor animals whose migration paths are obstructed by commercial tourism. This stance emerged during hearings concerning wildlife resorts in Tamil Nadu's Sigur Plateau elephant corridor. The court emphasized that any doubt regarding benefit should go to the silent victims of development.

Tamil Nadu and Gujarat's draft voter lists have seen significant deletions, with over 97 lakh and 73 lakh names removed respectively. Millions more face notices for "logical discrepancies" in their enrollment details. Claims and objections are now open until January 18th for affected voters.

According to a Navghar police official, a few residents from Parijat housing society and some passersby were injured who were passing by on the Talav Road in Bhayandar East in the early hours

The Supreme Court has mandated that environmental protection is a core component of corporate social responsibility, not mere charity. In a landmark ruling, the court directed non-renewable power generators in Rajasthan and Gujarat to contribute to the survival of the critically endangered Great Indian Bustard. This decision underscores the constitutional duty of corporations to safeguard the environment.

The Allahabad high court declared the slogan "gustakh-e-nabi ki ek hi saza, sar tan se juda" as provocative and a challenge to India's law and sovereignty. The observation came while denying bail to an accused arrested after violence during a protest, highlighting the slogan's potential to incite rebellion and its misuse.

The satellite was initially scheduled to be launched on December 15 but was postponed

Bill Goldberg, a wrestling icon, boasts a net worth of $16 million in 2025, primarily from his WWE career and merchandise. His wife, Wanda Ferraton, an actress turned businesswoman, contributes $1 million to their combined $17 million fortune. The couple, married since 2005, now balances family life with their ongoing professional endeavors.

CIAL recorded the highest revenue and profit in its history during the 2024–25 financial year, achieving a total revenue of ₹1,142 crore and a net profit of ₹489.84 crore