Senior IAS officers posted in Chandigarh spent nearly ₹30 lakh on fuel for their official vehicles over two years, Indian Express reported, citing RTI data. In most months, highest fuel bill was for the vehicle allotted to the then-finance secretary. Another trend showed the chief secretary’s staff car often recorded fuel expenses nearly twice that of chief secretary's own vehicle.

BJP leader Sudhanshu Trivedi condemned slogans raised against PM Narendra Modi by Congress workers during the 'Vote Chor Gaddi Chodd' rally in Delhi. He said, "The fate of Congress under Rahul Gandhi's leadership is perhaps going to be same as is written about Mughal Empire in the book 'The Last Mughal'." Trivedi alleged Congress has repeatedly abused PM Modi.

A video from Thanisandra Road in Bengaluru showed a two-wheeler rider brazenly riding on a footpath, ignoring traffic rules and endangering pedestrians. Widely shared on X, the clip sparked outrage online. Citizens demanded strict enforcement as Bengaluru faces a growing pedestrian safety crisis, with authorities urged to take immediate action to protect walkers.

Karnataka mourned the demise of Congress leader Shamanur Shivashankarappa at the age of 94. A six-time MLA and former MP, he also served as president of the Akhila Bharata Veerashaiva Mahasabha. Renowned as an educationist and industrialist, he led the Bapuji Educational Association and Shamanur Group. Leaders across parties paid tribute to his decades-long service in community welfare.

Sangeeta Barooah Pisharoty was elected the first woman President of the Press Club of India, marking a historic milestone. Her panel swept all posts with a 21-0 victory in the December 13 elections. Pisharoty secured 1,019 votes, reflecting strong support for inclusive leadership and independent journalism at the PCI.

A Gorakhpur man was arrested for fabricating a ₹50,000 robbery claim in Uttar Pradesh. Sanoj Nishad reported being looted while returning from a delivery. Police investigations, including CCTV footage, revealed he faked the incident to fund his son's first birthday and repay loans. The money was recovered, and legal action has been initiated against him for providing false information.

Residents of Mathura's Devsaras village, infamous as Uttar Pradesh's 'mini-Jamtara' for rampant cyber fraud, experienced a major police crackdown. While 37 suspects were arrested, nearly 120 managed to escape across the border. This widespread scamming has instilled fear locally and even affected marriage prospects, highlighting the severe social cost of these illicit activities.

Panic gripped a residential area in Amritsar after a scooter-borne assailant shot a man and a woman, injuring both. The incident occurred when the male victim, a daily-wage labourer, stepped out to visit a salon. Police are scanning CCTV footage and questioning witnesses, saying the accused fled immediately and will be arrested soon.

Mumbai Crime Branch has dismantled a major mephedrone (MD) factory, seizing ₹115 crore in narcotics. This operation yielded 7.5 kg finished MD and 38 kg liquid MD. Seven arrests were made, with one suspect still at large. Authorities are investigating potential terror funding links, highlighting the serious implications for public safety.

The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) arrested four smugglers in Chennai, thwarting an illegal export attempt of red sanders valued at ₹6.26 crore. Over 15 metric tonnes of the prohibited wood, a protected species, were seized from various warehouses, preventing its illicit trade.