Allu Arjun, granted interim bail in the Pushpa 2 stampede case, was welcomed by several celebrities at his Hyderabad home after his release. The actor, arrested on December 13 in connection with the tragic stampede at Sandhya Theatre, was visited by Rana Daggubati, Vijay Deverakonda, Naga Chaitanya, and others. Allu Arjun, who had spent the night in custody, reunited with his family and clarified his innocence regarding the incident. He expressed condolences to the victims' families and emphasized that the accident was beyond his control. The actor had been detained after the bail order was delayed.

Farmers suspended their Delhi march after Haryana Police deployed tear gas and water cannons at the Shambhu border, injuring 17 protesters. The group of 101 farmers demanded a legal guarantee for Minimum Support Price (MSP) and urged government talks. Police cited lack of permissions, while farmers decried suppression of their rights. Internet services in parts of Ambala were suspended until December 17. The protest intensified over farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal's critical health due to a hunger strike. Leaders called for unity, signaling a possible strategy to encircle Delhi from expressways if demands remain unmet.

Telugu superstar Allu Arjun was arrested on December 13, 2024, in connection with the tragic death of a woman in a stampede during the premiere of his film Pushpa 2: The Rule in Hyderabad. Following the arrest, Allu Arjun was granted interim bail by the Telangana High Court. However, delays in the paperwork caused him to spend a night in Chikkadpally Central Jail. The actor was released the following day after the procedural issues were resolved. Meanwhile, the husband of the deceased woman expressed willingness to withdraw the case, stating that Allu Arjun had no involvement in the incident.

Farmers resumed their ‘Delhi Chalo’ protest march on Saturday from Haryana's Shambhu border, marking the 307th day of their agitation. A group of 101 farmers led by Kisan Mazdoor Morcha leader Sarwan Singh Pandher is pressing demands for MSP guarantees, debt waivers, pensions, and justice for victims of the 2021 Lakhimpur Kheri violence. The Haryana government suspended internet and SMS services in 12 Ambala villages to maintain public order, citing potential tensions. Protesters camped at Shambhu and Khanauri borders, undeterred by harsh weather. The Supreme Court urged dialogue with fasting farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, prioritizing his health over agitation.

Telugu actor Allu Arjun addressed the media after his release from a Hyderabad jail on Saturday. Arrested in connection with the Sandhya Theatre stampede case that claimed one life, the actor expressed regret over the incident, terming it "unintentional." Allu Arjun pledged full cooperation with the investigation and thanked his fans for their support. The Telangana High Court granted him interim bail, emphasizing his right to liberty. The stampede occurred during the premiere of his film, Pushpa 2: The Rule. Political reactions followed his arrest, with BJP and BRS questioning the Congress-led Telangana government’s handling of the case.

Several schools in Delhi, including DPS RK Puram and Ryan International, received bomb threat emails on Saturday, the second in 2 days. Authorities, including police, fire services, and bomb squads, conducted searches, but no suspicious items were found. The email, reportedly from "childrenofallah@outlook.com," threatened to bomb schools when students were absent. On Friday, over 30 schools faced similar hoax threats, alarming parents and disrupting routines. The Delhi High Court earlier directed officials to devise an SOP for such incidents. Parents and educators have expressed concerns over the psychological and academic toll on students.

Telugu actor Allu Arjun’s lawyer, S Niranjan Reddy, referred to Shah Rukh Khan’s 2017 stampede case during a bail hearing. Reddy argued Arjun cannot be held liable for the Hyderabad stampede during the Pushpa 2 screening, comparing it to Khan’s Raees case where the court cleared the actor. The High Court expressed concern over Arjun's arrest, stating his right to life and liberty. Bhaskar, the complainant and husband of the deceased, said he does not hold Arjun responsible and is ready to withdraw the case. The court is reviewing whether negligence charges apply to Arjun or others involved.

A group of 101 farmers plans to resume the 'Dilli Chalo' march on December 14 from the Shambhu border. The protest, led by Samyukta Kisan Morcha (Non-Political), was paused after tear gas shelling by Haryana police injured several protesters. Farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, on a fast-unto-death since November 26, is in critical health. Protesters demand MSP guarantees, debt waivers, pensions, and justice for past violence victims. Leader Rakesh Tikait warned of surrounding Delhi via the KMP expressway if demands are ignored. Farmers urge the government to hold talks immediately to prevent escalation.

Telugu actor Allu Arjun spent Friday night in Hyderabad’s Chanchalguda Jail, even after being granted interim bail by the Telangana High Court. He was arrested over a stampede at the Pushpa 2 premiere, which left one dead and a child injured. The court stated Arjun had the "right to life and liberty" and could not be held responsible for the tragedy. However, delays in processing the bail order kept him in custody. Arjun's lawyer argued his arrest was unnecessary, citing a 2017 case where Shah Rukh Khan received relief in a similar situation. He is expected to be released Saturday.

The parents of a doctor raped and murdered at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College said the “system is failing us” after two accused were granted bail. Ex-principal Sandip Ghosh and former police officer Abhijit Mondal were released as the CBI failed to file a chargesheet within 90 days. Both are accused of tampering with evidence and allowing a hasty cremation. The victim’s mother said, “We trusted the CBI, but now we wonder if justice will ever be served.” Protests by doctors and activists erupted statewide, demanding accountability. The case is under CBI investigation after initial mishandling by police.