Punjab schools will remain closed until January 13 due to increasing cold and fog, announced Education Minister Harjot Bains. This extension applies to all government and private schools.
A 40-year-old Hindu shopkeeper was killed with sharp weapons in Bangladesh's Narsingdi district, marking the sixth such killing in 18 days. Other recent incidents include another Hindu man shot dead and a Hindu widow gang-raped.
Mohammed Shami has been overlooked for the upcoming ODI series against New Zealand, sparking questions about his non-selection despite his consistent performance and fitness since the 2023 World Cup.
Loud explosions were reported in Venezuela, including the capital Caracas and La Guaira Port area, confirmed by Reuters. The country's airspace was cleared, and the US banned its civilian aircraft. Colombia's President claimed Caracas was bombed with missiles.
India's Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar addressed IIT Madras, stating that India has the right to protect its people from persistent terrorism and will take all necessary actions. He also commented on good neighborly relations, referencing Bangladesh.
Commercial LPG cylinder prices have increased by up to Rs 111 across major Indian cities on January 1, 2026, while domestic LPG cylinder prices remain unchanged.
Around 1 lakh gig workers, including food and grocery delivery personnel, are set to go on strike on December 31st, potentially disrupting online services. The strike is called due to issues like declining earnings, lack of social security, and arbitrary ID blocking by app-based companies.
