- India raps Bangladesh: The MEA condemned recent violence against Hindus and other minorities in Bangladesh and demanded justice for the brutal killing of a Hindu youth in Mymensingh.
- Delhi chokes: Centre postponed lowering GST on air purifiers, stating they cannot be classified as medical devices per Health Ministry guidelines.
- Angkrish Raghuvanshi hospitalised: Mumbai batsman Angkrish Raghuvanshi was stretchered off and hospitalised after a serious head injury during a
Vijay Hazare Trophy match in Jaipur. - Hyderabad tragedy: Chityala Triveni, 26, died after allegedly being set on fire by her husband and later succumbing to her injuries. Her husband, who told their son, “your mother will die today,” has been arrested.
- California hit by storm: Southern California is facing another powerful storm with heavy rain, strong winds, and snowfall, causing flooded roads, mudslides, and debris in towns like Wrightwood. Authorities issued evacuation warnings to residents.
Here are the top 5 stories of the day:
India condemns attacks on minorities in Bangladesh , warns Yunus-lead government
The ministry of external affairs (MEA) issued a statement regarding recent acts of violence in Bangladesh targeting Hindus and other minority communities, emphasising these incidents cannot be dismissed as mere “media exaggeration” or “political violence.” “We strongly condemn the recent brutal killing of a Hindu youth in Mymensingh and urge that the perpetrators be brought to justice,” said MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal. Read full story
Centre defers GST cut on air purifiers , cites health ministry guidelines
The Centre on Friday deferred its decision to reduce the GST on air purifiers, following a suggestion by the Delhi High Court to examine the issue amid rising pollution in the Capital. Additional solicitor general N Venkatraman informed a bench of Justices that air purifiers cannot be classified as medical devices according to the Health Ministry’s ruling. Read full story
Vijay Hazare Trophy: Angkrish Raghuvanshi hospitalised after serious head injury
Mumbai batsman Angkrish Raghuvanshi sustained a serious head injury in Jaipur during the Vijay Hazare Trophy match against Uttarakhand. The 21-year-old, who was fielding at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium, had to be stretchered off the field immediately ans as rushed to the hospital. Media reports indicate that Raghuvanshi, an IPL player for Kolkata Knight Riders, was shifted to a nearby medical facility for further evaluation. Read full story
Hyderabad woman allegedly set on fire by husband, succumbs to injuries
A 26-year-old woman, Chityala Triveni, was allegedly set on fire by her husband inside their rented house in Tilak Nagar, Hyderabad. Triveni succumbed to her injuries at Gandhi Hospital around 4 am. Her husband, 32-year-old daily-wage labourer K Venkatesh, was arrested. Probe revealed that the couple’s son told authorities that his father woke him up, showed him a bottle of petrol, took him outside, and gave him a samosa while saying, “your mother will die today.” Read full story
Heavy rain, winds, and snow lash Southern California following Christmas storms
Southern California is facing another powerful storm this week, bringing heavy rain, strong winds, and snowfall. Multiple social media videos show flooded roads, mudslides, and towns clogged with debris. Wrightwood, a mountain town about 128 km northeast of LA, was among the hardest-hit areas. Authorities issued evacuation warnings, urging residents to take necessary precautions. Read full story
