As of January 6, 2025, here are some of the top news stories from India:
1.Supreme Court Questions Investigation in Kolkata Rape-Murder Case: The Supreme Court has identified discrepancies in the investigation of a rape and murder case in Kolkata, highlighting a missing 'challan' document and a significant delay in filing the FIR.
2.Rahul Gandhi Addresses Unemployment in Dallas: During his U.S. visit, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi emphasized the need for India to boost domestic manufacturing to tackle unemployment, criticizing the reliance on Chinese imports.
3.Maoist Attack in Chhattisgarh: Eight security personnel and a driver were killed when Maoists detonated an explosive device targeting their vehicle in Chhattisgarh.
4.First Cases of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) in India: Two infants in Bengaluru have tested positive for HMPV, marking the first reported cases in the country.
5.Body of Missing Journalist Found in Chhattisgarh: The body of journalist Mukesh Chandrakar was discovered in a septic tank, with injuries indicating a blunt-force attack.
6.Fog Disrupts Life in Northern India: Dense fog has led to significant disruptions in daily life and travel across northern India, causing delays in flights and trains.
7.Tonnes of Toxic Waste Removed Decades After Bhopal Gas Tragedy: Authorities have begun removing toxic waste from the site of the 1984 Bhopal gas leak, one of the world's worst industrial disasters.
8.Australia Regains Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Australia defeated