At least 3 people were killed and 20 others injured when a BEST bus lost control in Mumbai's Kurla area. The bus, on route 332 from Kurla station to Andheri, hit pedestrians and vehicles before crashing into the gates of a residential society. Authorities suspect a brake failure caused the accident. A nurse at Kurla Bhabha Hospital confirmed that three of the injured were declared dead. The driver of the bus was unharmed. The incident is under investigation by local officials.

Sanjay Malhotra, a 1990-batch IAS officer, has been appointed as the new Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor. He will replace Shaktikanta Das, whose term ends on December 10. Malhotra, an IIT Kanpur graduate with a Master’s from Princeton, has over 33 years of experience in finance, taxation, and governance. Previously, he served as Revenue Secretary and held key positions in the Ministry of Finance. Das, who led the RBI since 2018, was praised for his steady leadership and earned global recognition. Malhotra will serve as the 26th RBI Governor for a term of three years.

A massive fire erupted at Jungle Jamboree restaurant in Delhi's Rajouri Garden area on Monday afternoon. The Delhi Fire Service dispatched 10 fire engines to control the blaze, which started around 2:01 PM. Thick smoke filled the air, causing panic among nearby shopkeepers. More than 20 people were inside the restaurant when the fire broke out, with several jumping to a nearby building’s terrace to escape. The cause of the fire remains unclear. Authorities have cordoned off the area to aid firefighting efforts. No casualties have been reported yet.

Union Revenue Secretary Sanjay Malhotra has been appointed as the new Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). A 1990-batch IAS officer of the Rajasthan cadre, Malhotra will take over the role from Shaktikanta Das, whose tenure ends on Tuesday. Malhotra’s appointment comes at a time when the country is facing several economic challenges. He brings extensive experience in managing financial matters and is expected to steer the RBI through key decisions in the coming years. His appointment has garnered significant attention as the central bank plays a pivotal role in India’s economy.

More than 40 schools in Delhi, including DPS RK Puram and GD Goenka School Paschim Vihar, received bomb threat emails on Monday morning. The emails, reportedly sent at 11:38 PM on December 8, demanded $30,000, warning of multiple bombs “hidden very well” that could injure people. Students were evacuated as a precaution, and schools like Mother Mary’s issued alerts to parents for immediate collection of their children. Delhi Chief Minister Atishi criticized the Centre for deteriorating law and order, calling it a security failure. Investigations are underway, with police tightening security across the capital.

At least Rs 12 lakh worth of valuables, including gold chains, mobile phones, and cash, were stolen during the swearing-in ceremony of Maharashtra’s Mahayuti government at Azad Maidan on December 5. The high-profile event, attended by BJP's Devendra Fadnavis, Shiv Sena’s Eknath Shinde, and NCP’s Ajit Pawar, saw over 40,000 attendees. The theft occurred as people exited the venue through gate number two, where thieves took advantage of the crowd. Police have filed FIRs and are reviewing CCTV footage to identify the culprits, but no arrests have been made yet.

Farmers resumed their ‘Dilli Chalo’ march on Sunday from the Shambhu border between Punjab and Haryana, demanding legal guarantees for Minimum Support Price (MSP) and farm loan waivers. Haryana Police stopped the group of 101 farmers with barricades and used tear gas, injuring several protesters. Farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher announced the march’s suspension for the day, citing injuries. Protesters under Samyukta Kisan Morcha vowed to continue unless talks with the Centre commence. Security measures, including barricades and suspended mobile internet in Ambala villages, remain in effect. Farmers are also demanding pensions and justice for Lakhimpur Kheri victims.

Farmers resumed their 'Delhi Chalo' protest march on December 8, 2024, with security heightened at the Shambhu border. Police have set up barricades and nails to prevent movement. Farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher condemned the "brutality" faced by farmers, emphasizing that no laws were violated. Protests have entered the 300th day, with demands for a minimum support price (MSP) and loan rights still unaddressed by the government. Tamil Nadu farmers plan to join the protest in Delhi, continuing their fight for agricultural welfare and support from the central government.

Farmers from Punjab will resume their march to Delhi on December 8, after Friday’s protest was met with tear gas and resistance at Haryana’s Shambhu border. Farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher confirmed the peaceful march, citing the government’s lack of response to their demands, including legal guarantees for MSP, justice for 2021 Lakhimpur Kheri victims, and compensation for farmers who died during past protests. Security has been tightened, with mobile internet suspended in Ambala district. Another leader, Jagjit Singh Dallewal, continues a fast unto death at Khanauri border. This marks the fourth attempt to press for farmers’ demands since February.

Mumbai Police received a threat message on their traffic helpline on Saturday, mentioning ISI agents and a bomb plot against Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The message was traced to a phone number in Ajmer, Rajasthan. A police team has been sent to apprehend the sender. Authorities suspect the individual may be mentally unstable or intoxicated. An FIR has been filed under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. Mumbai traffic police have also recently received threats against actor Salman Khan. Investigations are ongoing to determine the authenticity of the messages and their potential links to criminal groups.