PM Modi Receives Oman’s Highest Civilian Honor; Mob Gheraos Indian Mission in Rajshahi; LS Passes VB-G RAM G Bill, 2025

PM Modi Receives Oman’s Highest Civilian Honor

-Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been honored with Oman’s highest civilian award, following his receipt of Ethiopia’s top civilian honor.

-Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al Said has bestowed the ‘Order of Oman’ upon PM Modi.

Rajasthan: Javed & Family Accused in Death of 16-Year-Old Hindu Girl Ayushi After Molestation in Dungarpur

– Massive tension in Dungarpur, Rajasthan, after 16-year-old Hindu girl Ayushi dies from molestation by Javed, his wife, and the rest of his family.

– On Dec 14, Javed and his family allegedly chased, molested, and beat her while she went to fill a form.

– Ayushi consumed poison on Dec 16; died during treatment on Dec 17.

– Javed, his wife, and five family members detained for questioning.

– Protests and shutdown reported; heavy police deployment.

In the Bay of Bengal, Coast Guard ship ‘Anmol’ arrested 35 Bangladeshis for illegal intrusion

-Indian Coast Guard (ICG) ship ‘Anmol’ apprehended 2 Bangladeshi boats that had illegally entered India’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ).

-35 intruders taken into custody; 500 kg of fish and illegal nets seized.

-The action was taken for violation of the ‘Maritime Zones Act, 1981’; the intruders were handed over to Fraserganj police.

-Security and patrolling along maritime borders have been further tightened.

Nehru-Gandhi Family’s Name on Many of Country’s Schemes-Institutions: Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan Corners Congress in Parliament

-During a discussion on MNREGA in the House, Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan cornered the Congress for naming most of the country’s schemes and institutions solely after the Nehru-Gandhi family.

-The analysis of data on schemes and institutions named after the Nehru-Gandhi family during Congress rule is as follows:

-52 schemes: 25 named after Rajiv Gandhi and 27 after Indira Gandhi.

-Total 98 institutions: 55 named after Rajiv Gandhi, 21 after Indira Gandhi, and 22 after Nehru.

-29 sports trophies: 23 dedicated to Rajiv Gandhi, 4 to Indira Gandhi, and 2 to Nehru.

-74 institutions, 51 awards, 39 medical institutions and hospitals named after the Nehru family.

-15 national parks, 15 scholarships, and 5 airports/ports named after Rajiv Gandhi.

Bangladesh: Mob Gheraoes Indian Mission in Rajshahi, a Day After MEA Summoned Bangladesh’s Envoy Over Security Concerns

An Islamist mob marched towards the Indian Assistant High Commission in Rajshahi before being blocked by Bangladeshi authorities.

Security forces sealed roads near the Assistant High Commission amid rising tensions.

A day earlier, India’s MEA summoned the Bangladeshi envoy and flagged concerns over the security of the Indian Embassy in Dhaka.

NEET Aspirant Deepak Murder Case: Notorious Smuggler Jheenak Nishad Arrested in Encounter

* Wanted in 7 districts and by STF in NEET aspirant Deepak murder case, Jheenak Nishad arrested * Nishad is a known cattle and drug smuggler * Arrested during an encounter while transporting narcotics * Deepak was brutally killed by cattle smugglers on Sept 15–16 in Gorakhpur, UP * FIR registered under NDPS Act; chargesheet already filed

Ghar Wapsi in Farrukhabad: Sheeba Ansari Becomes Srishti Shrivastava

• Sheeba Ansari performed Ghar Wapsi in Farrukhabad, Uttar Pradesh. • She changed her name to Srishti Shrivastava. • After divorcing her Muslim husband, she married Gautam Shrivastava. • The marriage was conducted as per Hindu rituals at a Shiva Mandir. • Rituals included jal abhishek, sindoor, and mangalsutra. • Her 3-year-old child’s name was changed to Kartik.

Delhi Tightens Pollution Control: Clean Vehicles Get Priority from Today

• From Dec 18, vehicles without valid PUC certificates will not get fuel at Delhi petrol pumps • Rule enforced using ANPR cameras, voice alerts, and Delhi Police support • Non-Delhi private vehicles below BS-VI emission norms barred from entering the city • 580 police personnel deployed at 126 checkpoints, including border points • Transport Department teams stationed at petrol pumps and entry borders • Ban does not apply to CNG, electric vehicles, public transport, or essential services • Vehicles carrying construction material barred under GRAP IV norms • Move aims to curb severe air pollution amid dense fog in Delhi-NCR

Lok Sabha Passes VB-G RAM G Bill 2025 to Boost Rural Jobs and Livelihoods:

• Lok Sabha passes the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill, 2025 amid protests • Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan defends the Bill in Parliament • He says Gandhi’s name was added to NREGA before the 2009 elections • The Bill guarantees 125 days of wage employment to rural households • States must align their schemes within 6 months of the Act starting

Now the Waqf Board will have to pay court fees…Gujarat High Court dismisses petition by Muslim Waqf institutions

-The Gujarat High Court has dismissed petitions seeking exemption/reduction in court fees for Muslim Waqf institutions.

-The court stated that the Gujarat Court Fees Act, 2004 will apply to petitions filed in the Waqf Tribunal, and these cases will be treated like those in civil courts.

-Muslim Waqf institutions will be treated on par with other religious trusts and charitable institutions.

Bhopal: Hindu Groups Seize Truck Loaded with Meat; One Suspect Arrested

In Bhopal, the capital of Madhya Pradesh, activists from the Hindu Utsav Samiti intercepted a truck carrying packets of meat late Wednesday night in front of the Police Headquarters (PHQ). Following the tip-off, Jahangirabad police arrested one suspect and sent meat samples to the veterinary hospital for testing. Another accused managed to escape. The organization alleged that cow meat from illegal slaughterhouses was being packaged and smuggled abroad via Hyderabad and Mumbai. During the incident, an angry crowd vandalized the truck and raised slogans. Chandrashekhar Tiwari, president of the Hindu Utsav Samiti, has demanded the mastermind of the case be booked under the National Security Act (NSA).

UP: Jishaan, Raja and Altaf Murder Mahendra Jatav in Jalaun, During Alcohol Party

In Jalaun, Uttar Pradesh, Mahendra Jatav was killed on December 17 during an alcohol party when Jishaan, Raja and Altaf repeatedly struck him with bricks. The attack left the victim fatally injured at the scene. Following the incident, local police arrested two of the accused, while the third remains on the run. Investigators have recovered the bricks used in the murder as evidence. Authorities continue to search for the third suspect and have intensified security in the area to prevent further violence.

Assam: Seven Bangladeshi Infiltrators Sent Back Across the Border; CM Sarma Remarks, “Now They Will Have Breakfast in Their Own Country”

In Assam’s Cachar district, the police detained seven Bangladeshi infiltrators—three women, three children, and one man—and sent them back across the international border. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma confirmed the action and made a sharp remark about the incident. He said the infiltrators had received a strict lesson and would now have to eat breakfast in their own country. The Chief Minister also sent a clear message that the rules against illegal infiltration in the state are very strict and that such firm action will continue in the future.

UP: Maulana Aslam Arrested for Abducting and Forcing Conversion of 17-Year-Old Hindu Girl in Hamirpur

A serious case of abduction and forced religious conversion has been reported from Hamirpur district in Uttar Pradesh. Maulana Aslam kidnapped a 17-year-old Hindu girl from her home and took her away without her family’s consent. According to police records, he took the minor to a mosque and pressured her to change her religion against her will. The girl’s family later traced her location and safely rescued her. After receiving a formal complaint, the police registered a case and took swift action. Maulana Aslam was arrested on December 17. Further investigation is ongoing to ensure justice and the girl’s safety.

11 Maoists Carrying ₹37 Lakh Bounty Surrender in Chhattisgarh’s Narayanpur, Including Five Women

In Narayanpur district of Chhattisgarh, 11 active Maoists—five women and six men—have surrendered before the police. A total reward of ₹37 lakh had been announced on them. Among those who surrendered are military company members Boda Vadde, Namesh Mandavi, and Somari Mandavi, each carrying a reward of ₹8 lakh. Area committee member Siyaram Salam, who carried a reward of ₹5 lakh, along with other members carrying rewards of ₹1–2 lakh, also abandoned the path of violence and joined the mainstream.

In the presence of Bastar IG Sundarraj P. and SP Robinson Guria, each surrendered Maoist was given an incentive amount of ₹50,000. Officials said the surrenders are the result of the state government’s effective rehabilitation policy and increasing pressure from security forces.

Rajasthan: Deadly Attack by Stray Dogs on Man and Woman in Jodhpur, Panic in the Area

The menace of stray dogs has reached an alarming level in Jodhpur, Rajasthan. On Wednesday, a pack of stray dogs suddenly attacked a woman and a man who were walking in the Pratap Nagar Shopping Centre area and tried to maul them badly. CCTV footage of this terrifying incident has surfaced, showing the victims narrowly escaping with their lives and running away in panic.

Local residents allege that due to the negligence of the municipal corporation, attacks by stray dogs are continuously increasing in the inner parts of the city and at tourist places, making even foreign tourists feel unsafe. They claim that the administration’s assurances about dog sterilisation and catching drives exist only on paper, leading to strong public anger against the authorities.

After India, Taliban Also Moves to Restrict Pakistan’s Water; Plans Dam on the Kunar River

After India suspended the Indus Waters Treaty following the Pahalgam attack, the Taliban has also begun tightening pressure on Pakistan. The Taliban government, which is in power in Afghanistan, is planning to build a large dam to divert the water of the Kunar River towards the Nangarhar region. This project is expected to significantly reduce the flow of water to Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, creating a serious crisis for irrigation and electricity generation there. According to Afghan media reports, the dam construction project is still awaiting approval from the Economic Commission.

Kalava and Party Gamchas Used as Disguise: Feroz, Fardeen, Salim and Danish Arrested for ₹2 Crore Mobile Thefts in NCR

Seven men were arrested on Wednesday in two separate theft cases in Noida’s Phase-1 and Sector 113 areas. In the first case, Phase-1 police arrested Feroz (27), Fardeen (41), Salim (38) and Danish (35), residents of Delhi, for organised thefts across the National Capital Region. The accused targeted crowded public places, political rallies, and social or religious gatherings by wearing kalava threads and party gamchas to appear trustworthy. They focused on people carrying expensive mobile phones and electronic devices. Police recovered 60 phones, 28 tablets and parts of 265 mobiles worth nearly ₹2 crore. Danish collected and supplied stolen phones through his shop. Separate arrests were made in a robbery case in Sector 113.

Meerut : “Migration” Posters Appear as Muslim Man Files Fake Case Against Veer in Shatabdi Nagar Sector Five

Strong tension emerged in Shatabdi Nagar, Meerut, after a Muslim man filed a fake kidnapping case against Veer, son of Reena. Veer lives with his mother Reena, wife of Giriraj, who works in a factory to raise her four children. Veer had a friendship with a Muslim girl from the same locality. On Monday night, the girl came to Reena’s house. Later, her father and elder sister arrived and forcibly tried to take her away, leading to a clash that drew neighbours to the spot. The next morning, the girl’s father lodged a case against Veer, and police detained him. After this, nearly 40 Hindu families pasted “Migration” posters on their houses and sat on a protest in the colony park, demanding Veer’s release. Police officials, including CO Brahmpuri Soumya Asthana, attempted dialogue, but residents remained firm.

Bihar: Mohammad Naushad Mian Arrested for Luring Hindu Girls via Social Media and Trafficking Them to Nepal in West Champaran

Police in West Champaran district of Bihar arrested Mohammad Naushad Mian for using social media platforms, especially Facebook, to target Hindu girls. According to the police investigation, he contacted young girls online, gained their trust, and later took them to Nepal. There, the victims were exploited through a human trafficking network. The arrest followed complaints from families and technical evidence collected by the police. Authorities have started a detailed investigation to trace other victims and identify people linked to this trafficking racket.