Allu Arjun's Pushpa 2: The Rule continues its box office dominance. In its third weekend, the film earned ₹57 crore in India, taking its domestic total to ₹1,062.9 crore nett in 18 days. The worldwide collection has surpassed ₹1,500 crore. Released on December 5, the movie has broken several records. The Hindi version contributed ₹679.65 crore, while the Telugu version earned ₹307.8 crore. Directed by Sukumar, the film stars Allu Arjun as Pushpa Raj, Rashmika Mandanna, and Fahadh Faasil. Released in multiple languages, the movie remains a massive success, attracting audiences across India and beyond.

A dumper truck ran over people sleeping on a footpath in Pune's Wagholi area early Monday. 3 people, including two toddlers, died. The victims were identified as Vaibhavi Pawar (1), Vaibhav Pawar (2), and Vishal Pawar (22). Six others were injured and are being treated at Sassoon General Hospital. The tragedy happened around 12:30 am near Kesnand Phata. Most victims were labourers. Police detained the truck driver and are checking if he was drunk. The accident has shocked the community, and authorities are investigating the case to determine the cause and prevent such incidents in the future.

North India is facing a severe cold wave. Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir recorded extreme temperatures, going 14-18°C below freezing. Srinagar hit -8.5°C, its coldest December night in 50 years. Water bodies and pipes froze in many areas. Himachal’s Tabo saw -11.6°C, with warnings for dense fog in some regions. Delhi’s air worsened to 'severe,' with a slight rise in temperatures. Rajasthan also shivered, with Karauli at 4.5°C. Light rain is expected in Delhi. The weather has disrupted water supplies and hydropower generation in many places. Authorities are on alert to tackle the harsh conditions.

Storm Bert is causing widespread disruption across the UK, with gusts of up to 82 mph recorded and yellow weather warnings in place for wind and ice. Heathrow Airport has canceled around 100 flights today, citing strong winds and airspace restrictions. Ferries and trains are facing significant delays, with Scotland, Wales, and England particularly affected. Coastal areas are experiencing hazardous waves, and ice warnings remain for eastern Scotland until Monday morning. The Met Office describes it as a "prolonged period of strong winds," predicting some improvement by Christmas. Travel challenges continue, with hail, thunder, and icy roads adding to the disruption.

Saudi authorities claim to have warned Germany multiple times about Taleb al-Abdulmohsen, the suspect in the Magdeburg Christmas market attack that killed several people. Al-Abdulmohsen, a former Saudi citizen granted asylum in Germany in 2016, allegedly harbored extremist views. Despite four formal communications from Saudi intelligence, German agencies reportedly failed to act. The suspect, known for his dissident activities and controversial online presence, drove into crowds at the market via an unguarded route. Germany is now under scrutiny for ignoring these warnings. Investigations into the attack and the suspect’s past continue, amid concerns over lapses in security protocols.

Hyderabad Police released CCTV footage contradicting actor Allu Arjun’s claim of being unaware of the December 4 stampede at Sandhya Theatre during the "Pushpa 2" premiere. The incident left one woman dead and several injured. Police allege Arjun’s team blocked officers from informing him about the chaos. Telangana CM Revanth Reddy accused Arjun of visiting without police permission. The controversy escalated as protesters vandalized Arjun’s residence, demanding compensation for victims. Political parties BJP and BRS criticized the Congress-led state government for targeting the National Award-winning actor. Arjun called the allegations baseless, asserting police escorted him during the incident.

Jagjit Singh Dallewal, 70, continues his fast-unto-death at the Khanauri border, demanding legal guarantees for Minimum Support Price (MSP). Doctors warn of cardiac arrest and multi-organ failure, describing him as hemodynamically unstable. His prolonged hunger strike has severely weakened his immunity, putting him at risk of infections and nervous system damage. Farmers’ organizations announced symbolic hunger strikes on December 26, marking one month of his protest. Despite multiple attempts by farmer groups to march to Delhi, they were stopped by security forces. Farmers have been protesting at the Punjab-Haryana border since February.

Australian media has launched a fresh attack on Indian cricketer Virat Kohli following a confrontation at Melbourne Airport. Kohli, accompanied by his wife Anushka Sharma and children, confronted a journalist filming his family, requesting her to delete the footage but allowing her to keep clips of him. Tony Jones from 9 Sports criticized Kohli, labeling him a "bully" for his actions. Additionally, Ravindra Jadeja faced backlash for conducting a Hindi-only press conference. Channel 7 reporters accused Jadeja of ignoring English questions, leaving them "bemused and confused." This controversy arises ahead of the fourth Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test.

Delhi’s air quality has once again plunged into the 'severe' category, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 406 on Sunday afternoon. The city has been experiencing hazardous air since December 16, with a brief respite on Saturday when the AQI was 395. Despite efforts under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) to tackle pollution, which includes a ban on construction, the air remains dangerously polluted. Experts warn that calm wind conditions in the coming days will hinder any immediate relief, keeping the air quality in hazardous territory for the foreseeable future.

China expressed strong opposition to US President Joe Biden's approval of $571.3 million in military aid to Taiwan. Beijing called the move a violation of its sovereignty and demanded an immediate stop to arming Taiwan. The US announced the aid package on December 22, which includes defence equipment and training. This comes three months after a similar package worth $567 million. China’s Taiwan Affairs Office accused the US of contradicting its promises not to support Taiwan's independence. The US remains Taiwan’s largest arms supplier, with the island recently receiving 38 advanced Abrams tanks as part of its defence upgrades.