On-duty woman constable stripped during violent anti-mining protest in Chhattisgarh; here’s what happened

Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) Akash Markam said two men have been arrested. For weeks now, protesting villages have camped at the Coal Handling Plant (CHP) chowk in Libra village. They have also blocked roads and refused to allow mining-related vehicles to pass.
Schools in Uttar Pradesh to be closed till THIS date due to extreme cold conditions, check IMD forecast

Amid cold waves and extreme cold conditions in North India, Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath has ordered closing of all schools, public and private, and all classes from primary levels to Class 12 across boards, like ICSE, CBSE, UP and others until January 5.
GRAP-3 curbs lifted from Delhi-NCR after improvement in air quality, check details

The Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) restrictions in Delhi-NCR have been lifted by authorities citing improvement in air quality index (AQI) due to rain and strong winds. Meanwhile, GRAP-1 and GRAP-2 curbs will remain in place.
19-year-old college girl dies in Himachal due to ragging, sexual harassment, accused professor booked

A 19-year-old college girl died due to ragging and sexual harassment involving three students of a government college in Himachal Pradesh’s Dharamshala and a professor. The accused have been booked in cases related to these offences.
India to become fully self-reliant in weapons in next 15-20 years, says Rajnath Singh

Rajnath Singh said that society has to remain informed about evolving innovations, which can help in country’s progress.
Govt issues notice to X over ‘obscene, sexually explicit’ content, seeks immediate removal

The MeitY has directed the platform to immediately review Grok and remove or block access to any unlawful content.
India overtakes Japan, eyes Germany next to become world’s 3rd largest economy

India’s GDP is projected to grow to USD 7.3 trillion in the next five years, the Press Information Bureau (PIB) stated in its release. “With GDP valued at USD 4.18 trillion, India has surpassed Japan to become the world’s fourth-largest economy and is poised to displace Germany.”
Priyanka Gandhi’s son Raihan Vadra announces engagement to Aviva Baig with throwback photo; Check post

Raihan Vadra, son of Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi and businessman Robert Vadra, has announced on social media his engagement to longtime girlfriend Aviva Baig. The couple shared the news through photographs from their close-knit ceremony, which was attended by family members.
Texas’ newest state park gives visitors a sneak peek ahead of planned 2026 opening

Palo Pinto Mountains State Park will be the first to open in North Texas in about 25 years.
Statewide battles, Latino voters and down-ballot contests: the biggest Texas political stories to watch in 2026

The Texas Tribune’s politics team has compiled five of the top stories we’re watching this year, when voters will have their first chance to make their opinions known on the events of 2025.