Delhi’s Rouse Avenue court granted bail to AAP MLA Naresh Balyan, arrested on November 30 in an extortion case. Police alleged Balyan’s involvement with a gang threatening property owners to sell assets at lower prices. While police sought extended custody to confront Balyan with new victims, the court deemed further detention unnecessary.

The Assam government has banned beef consumption in restaurants, hotels, and public spaces statewide. Chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced the decision, expanding a previous ban near temples. This follows accusations by Congress leaders that the BJP distributed beef during recent bypolls, prompting Sarma to challenge the Congress to support the ban.

Sambhal violence: The recovery of six empty shells and two misfired cartridges has not only revealed a possible Pakistan connection to the Sambhal violence, but has also puzzled investigating agencies