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News18 Evening Digest: 25-Year-Old Woman Gang-Raped For Hours In Moving Car & Other Top Stories

We are also covering: Osman Hadi Murder Accused Shows His UAE Visa On Camera, Refutes Bangladeshs Charges

31 Dec 2025 6:25 pm
Who Is Sadanand Date? 26/11 Hero Who Rescued Hostages Is Now Maharashtra DGP

Sadanand Date, 1990-batch IPS officer and former NIA chief, is now Maharashtra DGP. He won the Presidents Police Medal for Gallantry for his role in the 26/11 Mumbai attacks.

31 Dec 2025 6:10 pm
'We Are Made To Feel Worse Than Animals: Gig Workers Lash Out At Online Delivery Platforms

Gig workers said the festive incentives offered by platforms were a familiar tactic to dilute collective action rather than address long-standing grievances.

31 Dec 2025 6:07 pm
'Can't Change Rules': No Court Relief For SI Aspirant Who Blamed Weather For Poor Performance

Punjab and Haryana HC junked a plea by a Sub-Inspector candidate who failed the swimming trial,ruling no relaxation for cold weather and upholding the recruitment boards decision.

31 Dec 2025 6:03 pm
Yearender | Indias 2025: Red Lines, Terrorism And A Decisive Shift In Policy

Indias message was consistent and unambiguous: peace remains the preferred outcome, but peace without security is untenable.

31 Dec 2025 5:50 pm
'Looking Forward To Script New Chapter In Ties': Bangladesh After Jaishankar's Dhaka Visit

Jaishankars brief visit, which lasted only four hours, is seen as an important step in improving the ties between the two countries.

31 Dec 2025 5:15 pm
Bengaluru: Kogilu Layout Eviction Relief In Karnataka Triggers Discrimination Debate, What Is The Dispute About?

Opposition leaders and civil society groups have questioned the consistency of the governments rehabilitation policy, alleging unequal treatment of eviction victims

31 Dec 2025 5:02 pm
S Jaishankar Meets Pakistani Official In Dhaka Ahead Of Khaleda Zia's Funeral, Says Yunus

This is the first high-profile meeting between two countries since Sindoor Operation.

31 Dec 2025 4:46 pm
DRDO Successfully Conducts Salvo Launch Of Two Pralay Missiles In Odisha | Watch

Both missiles were fired in quick succession from the same launcher, following their intended flight paths and meeting all set objectives.

31 Dec 2025 4:45 pm
Centre Bans Nimesulide Oral Doses Above 100 mg Over Safety Concerns

The move follows a recommendation from the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), the country's top health research body.

31 Dec 2025 4:45 pm
ED Attaches London Property Near Buckingham Palace Worth Rs 150 Crore In Money Laundering Case

According to the ED, Kasliwal, through S Kumars Nationwide Ltd, cheated the consortium of banks and diverted the loan funds outside India in the guise of foreign investments.

31 Dec 2025 4:30 pm
Intimidatory Tactics Will Fail: Poll Body Slams Police Complaints Against CEC, Bengal CEO

The Election Commission condemned police complaints against CEC Gyanesh Kumar and Bengal CEO Manoj Agarwal as premeditated and unsubstantiated.

31 Dec 2025 4:29 pm
Annamalai Slams Tamil Nadu Govt Over Attacks On Migrants, Calls It 'Disturbing Pattern'

Annamalai slams the TN government after attacks on Suraj and Jamal, highlighting a pattern of violence on migrants. Four minors were arrested for assault in Thiruvallur.

31 Dec 2025 4:22 pm
Pune Metro Extends Services For New Year's Eve Revellers, To Operate Till 6 AM on Jan 1

Pune Metro offers overnight service for New Year celebrations. Metro trains will be available every 20 minutes till 6am on New Year's day.

31 Dec 2025 4:04 pm
Op Sindoor Effect? In Threat To India, Lashkar Leader Vows To Continue 'Kashmir Mission' | Exclusive

Indian intel agencies assess the rhetoric as an attempt at damage control following operational setbacks suffered by Lashkar-linked modules during recent counter-terror operations

31 Dec 2025 3:42 pm
Kerala Lottery Result Today Live: Dhanalekshmi DL-33 Winning Numbers And Full Winners December 31, 2025

Kerala Lottery Result Today Live Updates, 31-12-2025: Check the full list of winning numbers for the Dhanalekshmi DL-33 lottery drawn on Wednesday, December 31

31 Dec 2025 2:56 pm
Vile Attitude: Govt Advisor Slams IndiGo Over Cabin Crews Luggage Handling

Kanchan Gupta questioned why passengers should fund the salaries and benefits of IndiGo's cabin crew if they are not willing to offer basic assistance during a flight.

31 Dec 2025 2:49 pm
150 Kg Ammonium Nitrate, Cartridges Seized From Car In Rajasthan's Tonk On New Year's Eve

Two men were arrested in Rajasthans Tonk district after the District Special Task Force seized 150 kg of ammonium nitrate concealed in urea sacks from a car.

31 Dec 2025 2:48 pm
Was Pakistan's 1971 Surrender Triggered By This Photo?

One little-known story from the 1971 India-Pakistan war shows how a single photograph helped break the enemy's will to fight

31 Dec 2025 2:00 pm
Assam Shocker: Couple Burnt Alive By Villagers Over Witchcraft Suspicion

A group of villagers entered the couples house and attacked them with sharp weapons. After the assault, the attackers set the house on fire.

31 Dec 2025 1:53 pm
News18 Afternoon Digest: India Rejects China's 'Mediation With Pak' Claim, Khaleda Zia's Funeral Today & Others

We are also covering: What Co-Worker Asked Bangladeshi Hindu Man Bajendra Biswas Before Killing Him, All About Avivas Parents Amid Her Engagement With Raihan Vadra and others.

31 Dec 2025 1:46 pm
Happy New Year 2026: Greetings, Wishes, Messages, Quotes, and SMS for Your Loved Ones!

Happy New Year 2026! Find the best wishes, SMS, messages, photos, Facebook and WhatsApp status to share with your boss, family and friends at news18.com.

31 Dec 2025 1:31 pm
Ayodhya Ram Temple Marks Two Years Of Pran Pratishtha; Rajnath Singh, CM Yogi Offer Prayers

The celebrations marked two years since the idol of Ram Lalla was consecrated on January 22, 2024, in a ceremony led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

31 Dec 2025 1:25 pm
Happy New Year 2026: Wishes, Images, Status, Quotes, Messages and WhatsApp Greetings to Share

Happy New Year 2026! Here are some beautiful wishes, images, greetings, quotes and WhatsApp and Facebook status that you can share with your family, friends and colleagues.

31 Dec 2025 1:21 pm
Punjab Village Had Gurdwara, Mandir But No Masjid. So, Sikh Woman Gave Her Land: Registered In Name Of Muslim...

Rajinder Kaur, 75, donated about 1,360 sq ft of land to help the Muslim community in Jharwali village build a mosque.

31 Dec 2025 1:16 pm
Aviva Baig Accompanied Raihan Vadra To Priyanka Gandhis Wayanad Rally, Old Video Surfaces

Aviva Baig accompanied Raihan Vadra to a Congress rally in Wayanad during Priyanka Gandhis bypoll campaign, where the couple was seen standing quietly, an old video shows.

31 Dec 2025 1:08 pm
Indian Army To Showcase First-Ever Animal Contingent During Republic Day Parade, 2026

India will showcase a first-of-its-kind animal contingent from the Indian Armys Remount and Veterinary Corps during the Republic Day 2026 parade.

31 Dec 2025 12:33 pm
Vande Bharat Sleeper Hits 180 Kmph In Trial, Ex-Infosys CFO Asks: When Can We Travel This Fast? | VIDEO

The Railway Minister shared a video of the Vande Bharat Sleeper train hitting 180 kmph during a safety trial.

31 Dec 2025 12:20 pm
Rabies Scare Takes Over Chhatisgarh Village After Goat Bitten By Rabid Dog Served At Feast

While some residents said the goat had been vaccinated after the bite, it was still slaughtered and the meat cooked and distributed as part of the ritual

31 Dec 2025 12:20 pm
Govt Must Act: Parents Seek Justice After CBSE Cancels Jaipur Schools Affiliation Over Girl's Death

Amairas parents welcomed the CBSEs action but urged the Rajasthan government to take firm steps as well.

31 Dec 2025 12:18 pm
Shocking Video From UPs Amroha Shows Men Mocking Burqa, Hijab As They Dance To Dhurandhar Song

The caption of the clip stated that the incident allegedly happened at Mesco Public School in Amroha.

31 Dec 2025 12:03 pm
Unnao Rape Case: What Happened On The Night Of June 4, 2017 And What Kuldeep Sengar Claims

The events of that fateful night in June 2017 and the counter-claims made by Sengar's family, particularly his daughter, continue to be debated to this day

31 Dec 2025 11:57 am
Republic Day: Look For Rivers & Musical Instruments To Find Your Seat At 2026 Parade | Exclusive

Officials said the initiative aims to deepen public engagement with Indias heritage while offering a visually distinct identity to the 2026 celebrations

31 Dec 2025 11:25 am
Insane Traffic, Potholes, Low-Quality Food: Techie Says Leaving Bengaluru Improved Her Health

After moving, Shreya Prasad, a software engineer working at Uber, found Hyderabad to be calmer than Bengaluru.

31 Dec 2025 11:04 am
'No Third-Party Involved': India Firmly Rejects China's Mediation Claim With Pakistan

India has rejected Chinas claim that it mediated a ceasefire between India and Pakistan during Operation Sindoor, asserting that no third party played any role.

31 Dec 2025 10:58 am
A Stranger Once Saved This MP Cop's Life. 26 Years On, Repays The Debt With Kanyadaan

DSP Santosh Patel of Madhya Pradesh Police fulfilled a promise by arranging the clearner's daughter's wedding, honoring the man who saved his life with a blood donation in 1999

31 Dec 2025 10:58 am
In Year-End Speech, Chinas Yi Signals 'Good Momentum' With India, Avoids Mentioning Key Pakistan Project

Top sources interpret Wang Yis emphasis on India, and the absence of overt Pakistan references, as risk-management diplomacy rather than a fundamental policy shift

31 Dec 2025 10:52 am
A Look At PM Modis 2025: A Year That Reflects Indias Spirit | In Pics

From Operation Sindoor to heartfelt moments with people, to historic acts of civilisational pride like the Dhwajarohan Utsav in Ayodhya: Here's how PM Modis 2025 looked.

31 Dec 2025 10:42 am
26-Year-Old Biocon Employee Dies After Falling From Bengaluru Office Terrace, Suicide Suspected

A 26-year-old Biocon Biologics employee died after falling from the fifth floor of the companys Bengaluru office, with police suspecting suicide.

31 Dec 2025 10:08 am
Shiva Lingam Vandalised At Draksharama Temple In Andhra, CM Naidu Orders Strict Action

The incident came to light on Tuesday morning, i.e., December 30, following which Kakinada district SP Rahul Meena visited the site along with his team.

31 Dec 2025 10:02 am
How Alert Bank Staff Saved This Elderly Woman From Losing Rs 1.2 Crore In UP's Prayagraj

Thanks to the alertness and timely action of the staff at Punjab National Banks Civil Lines branch, the woman and her life savings were saved

31 Dec 2025 9:46 am
10 Hindu Raksha Dal Members Arrested For Distributing Swords In Ghaziabad, Video Goes Viral

The investigation began after officials received information on December 29 about the distribution of swords at the HRD office in Shalimar Garden X-2

31 Dec 2025 9:45 am
'NEP Promotes Choice, Not Imposition': Dharmendra Pradhan Speaks In Tamil, Says 'Languages Unite'

Dharmendra Pradhan highlighted the cultural significance of the event and described Tamil civilisation as one of the foundational pillars of India's rich civilisational heritage.

31 Dec 2025 9:37 am
Kerala Lottery Result Today Live: Dhanalekshmi DL-33 Winning Numbers For December 31, 2025

Kerala Lottery Result Today Live Updates, 31-12-2025: Heres Guessing Numbers for Dhanalekshmi DL-33 for Wednesday, December 31. Check the full list of winning numbers from 3 pm.

31 Dec 2025 9:20 am
Kerala Lottery Dept In Trouble Over 'Menstrual Blood On Shiva Linga' Image On Ticket

The artwork used on the SK 34 Suvarna Kerala lottery ticket has triggered controversy, with the BJP accusing the Kerala government of hurting Hindu sentiments

31 Dec 2025 9:18 am
25-Year-Old Woman Gang-Raped In Moving Car, Thrown On Gurgaon-Faridabad Road

A 25-year-old woman was allegedly raped and assaulted by two men after accepting a lift in a van on Gurgaon-Faridabad Road, leaving her with serious facial injuries.

31 Dec 2025 9:14 am
'My Friends Assaulted For Their Faith': Teen 'Ashamed' Over Birthday Party Ruckus In Bareilly

The woman, originally from Badaun, is currently staying with her aunt in Bareilly and informed that she has left her institute hostel after the incident.

31 Dec 2025 9:08 am
Shillong Teer Results Today, December 31, 2025: Winning Numbers For All Teer Games

Shillong Teer Result Today: Here's full list of common and winning numbers for Shillong Teer, Juwai Teer, Khanapara Teer, and more for December 31, 2025 below.

31 Dec 2025 8:30 am
3 Dead, Over 100 Hospitalised After Drinking Contaminated Water In Madhya Pradesh's Indore

Alleged contaminated water supply in Indores Bhagirathpura area has claimed at least three lives, while more than 100 others have been hospitalised.

31 Dec 2025 8:26 am
60 Workers Injured As Two Internal Transport Trains Collide Inside Tunnel In Uttarakhand's Chamoli

Two internal loco trains collided inside a tunnel at the under-construction Vishnugad-Pipalkoti Hydroelectric Project in Uttarakhands Chamoli, injuring at least 60 people.

31 Dec 2025 7:35 am