A chemical-laden truck collided with an LPG tanker, causing a massive fire at a fuel station on the Jaipur-Ajmer highway, killing 5 and injuring 24 on Friday. The fire spread rapidly, engulfing 40 vehicles at the Bhankrota fuel station. Over 20 fire tenders were deployed to control the blaze. Jaipur District Magistrate Jitendra Soni confirmed the injured were rushed to Sawai Man Singh Hospital. Preliminary investigations revealed the collision triggered multiple vehicle fires. Authorities are conducting relief operations and investigating the cause. Eyewitnesses described the flames as overwhelming, with efforts to extinguish the fire continuing for hours.

Parents of the trainee doctor allegedly raped and murdered at Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College in August have moved the Calcutta High Court, demanding a fresh probe. Dissatisfied with the ongoing Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) inquiry, they cited a lack of trust in the process. Justice Tirthankar Ghosh instructed the petitioners to include the CBI as a party and refile the matter on December 23. The victim’s body was discovered in a hospital seminar room, with Kolkata Police civic volunteer Sanjay Roy charged as the primary accused. Public protests continue over alleged delays and lapses in the investigation.

A boat accident off Mumbai's coast on Wednesday killed 13 people, including 3 Indian Navy personnel. The Navy said the accident occurred when one of its speedboats lost control due to an engine malfunction. The boat collided with the Neelkamal ferry, which capsized. 101 people were rescued, with survivors being taken to nearby hospitals. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis confirmed the deaths of 10 civilians and three Navy personnel. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh offered condolences and said search and rescue operations were underway, involving naval helicopters, crafts, and Coast Guard boats.

Tragic boat accident that occurred off Mumbai’s coast on December 18, when a Navy speedboat collided with the Neelkamal ferry, killing 13 people. The dead include 10 civilians and 3 Navy personnel. The ferry was en route to Elephanta Island when the crash happened around 4 pm. Rescue operations involved Navy boats, Coast Guard, and helicopters, saving 101 people. Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis confirmed the toll and announced an investigation. PM Modi expressed condolences and offered ₹2 lakh for each deceased’s family and ₹50,000 for the injured.

Navy speedboat undergoing engine trials collided with a ferry near Mumbai, leaving 13 dead, including a naval officer and two technicians. The ferry, carrying 110 passengers, was en route to Elephanta Island. Ten ferry passengers died, while 102 people, including two from the speedboat, were rescued. Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis announced ₹5 lakh compensation for the victims’ families. Rescue operations by the Navy, Coast Guard, and local authorities are ongoing. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh expressed deep sadness over the incident. The accident occurred around 4 pm, with the ferry tilting after the collision.

A ferry traveling from Mumbai’s Gateway of India to Elephanta Caves capsized near Elephanta Island on Wednesday after colliding with a defence vessel. 2 people have died, and five are still missing. Rescue operations are ongoing, with help from the Navy, Coast Guard, and marine police. Over 75 passengers were rescued, some taken to Navi Mumbai, Mumbai Dockyard, and Gateway of India. The Coast Guard and helicopters are searching for survivors. Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis said most passengers were saved, and rescue efforts continue. Elephanta Island is a popular tourist spot, known for its ancient Gharpuri caves.

A tragic incident occurred near Mumbai’s Gateway of India on December 18, 2024, when a speedboat collided with a ferry carrying 56 passengers, resulting in one death. The boat, traveling from the Gateway to Elephanta Island, began sinking on its return journey. Twenty passengers were rescued, with visuals showing people in life jackets being transferred to other boats. The rescue operation is ongoing, with teams from the Indian Navy, Coast Guard, and local authorities involved. The ferry route is popular for visiting the Elephanta Caves, an iconic tourist destination.

A Delhi court has granted former JNU student leader Umar Khalid a seven-day interim bail from December 28 to January 3 to attend his cousin’s wedding. Khalid, arrested in 2020 under the stringent Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) for his alleged involvement in the Delhi riots, had sought a 10-day bail. This marks his latest attempt at bail since being in custody for over four years. His previous bail petitions were rejected, with the most recent denial by the Delhi High Court in December. Khalid continues to claim no physical evidence links him to the riots.

Eight-year-old Sri Tej remains critical on ventilator support after the December 4 stampede at Hyderabad's Sandhya Theatre during the Pushpa 2 premiere. His mother, Mogudampalli Revathi, died at the scene. Doctors report no neurological improvement and are considering a tracheostomy to aid breathing. Police confirmed Sri Tej suffered brain damage due to lack of oxygen. The stampede, triggered by a massive crowd gathering to see actor Allu Arjun, resulted in multiple injuries. Allu Arjun, initially arrested, was granted interim bail by Telangana High Court. Authorities have booked the theatre management and Arjun’s team for culpable homicide.

Telugu superstar Allu Arjun may face new legal troubles as Telangana police plan to approach the Supreme Court to challenge his interim bail in the Pushpa 2 fan death case. Arjun was arrested on December 13, 2024, after a stampede at Hyderabad’s Sandhya Theatre led to the death of a 35-year-old woman and severe injuries to her 9-year-old son. Granted 4-week bail on a ₹50,000 bond, Arjun expressed remorse, calling the incident “very unfortunate,” and pledged support to the victim's family. He cited legal advice for not visiting them yet but committed to covering their medical and other needs.