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A goods train engine derailed during shunting at Chandausi Junction in Sambhal on December 31. The derailment, which occurred around 4:30 AM, briefly disrupted train services. Railway officials worked for hours to restore the engine, and normal operations resumed by 11 AM. No injuries were reported.

A wedding in India turned chaotic when the groom's ex-girlfriend kicked him during the garland exchange. The incident, which went viral, sparked debates on loyalty and relationships. While some found it humorous, others criticized the groom for lacking security, questioning his honesty and future.

In Fatehpur, Uttar Pradesh, a man set "2024" on fire using petrol on National Highway-2 for an Instagram reel, sparking outrage online. Identified as Sheikh Bilal, he was arrested by police for endangering public safety. A similar stunt was reported earlier in Meerut.

In Odisha's Balasore district, two women and a man were tied to a tree and assaulted by a mob accusing them of attempting religious conversion. Police intervened, rescued the victims, and filed cases against both groups. The incident has sparked outrage online.

Three Malayalis died and one was injured in a collision between a mini bus and a Maruti Alto car in Periyakulam, Tamil Nadu. The deceased are natives of Kottayam.

PhD student Pulavathi Deepti from Hyderabad ended her life after being harassed over a financial dispute involving her father. In a heartbreaking recorded message, she blamed constable Anil and his family for her death. Police have filed cases against the accused for abetment of suicide.

Tamil Nadu BJP President K. Annamalai protested on December 27 by whipping himself six times in Coimbatore to condemn the state's handling of a sexual harassment case involving an Anna University student. His protest criticized the DMK government’s inaction and sparked widespread attention online.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed deep sorrow over the passing of former PM Dr. Manmohan Singh, praising his significant contributions to India’s growth and economic reforms. Dr. Singh, who served as PM from 2004-2014, passed away on December 26, 2024, after age-related health issues.

Dr. Singh was renowned for engaging his political opponents with wit and intellect rather than hostility. A memorable instance of his sharp repartee occurred during a heated parliamentary debate in 2011.

Three workers were killed, and eight others were critically injured when a 70-foot-high transmission tower collapsed in Sidhi, Madhya Pradesh. The victims, all from West Bengal, were replacing old towers. Police are investigating the cause, which may involve a tilting new tower.