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Summary:

This e-paper from The Hindu, dated December 27, 2025, covers a range of news from India and beyond. Key stories include:

  • Delhi Police crackdown: A large-scale operation in southeast Delhi led to the arrest of nearly 1000 people and seizure of contraband in anticipation of New Year celebrations.
  • Congress protest: The Congress party will launch a campaign against the repeal of the MGNREGA rural employment scheme.
  • Controversy over RSS-BJP: A Congress leader praised the organizational strength of the RSS-BJP, drawing criticism.
  • Vaccine clarification: Indian Immunologicals Limited addressed concerns regarding a counterfeit batch of their anti-rabies vaccine, confirming it was identified and removed earlier in the year.
  • Migrant worker death investigation: The West Bengal Chief Minister confirmed the state is investigating the death of a migrant worker in Odisha.
  • Amaravati land issues: Progress is being made in resolving land-related issues in the Amaravati capital region.
  • Myanmar Elections: Myanmar is heading to the polls amidst a devastating civil war.
  • AAP Civic Election foray: The Aam Aadmi Party will contest civic elections in Bhiwandi and Navi Mumbai.
  • Kerala-Karnataka Dispute: Karnataka’s Deputy CM criticizes Kerala’s CM for commenting on the demolition drive in Kogilu Layout.
  • Allu Arjun Charges: Indian Actor Allu Arjun named as one of the accused in the charge sheet after the stampede during the premiere of Pushpa 2.
  • Women’s T20 Cricket: India looks to secure another win in the Women’s T20I series against Sri Lanka.

News Article:

Delhi Police Conduct Mass Arrests Ahead of New Year; Congress to Protest MGNREGA Repeal

New Delhi, India – December 27, 2025 – As India gears up for New Year celebrations, Delhi Police have apprehended 966 individuals in a large-scale preventive crackdown, “Operation Aaghat 3.0,” in southeast Delhi. Authorities seized arms, drugs, illegal liquor, and vehicles in the operation aimed at curbing crime during the festive season, according to a police official.

Nationally, the Congress party announced plans to launch a campaign against the recent repeal of the UPA-era MGNREGA rural employment legislation, starting January 5. Party President Mallikarjun Kharge warned of public anger and consequences for the Modi government’s decision. The VB-G RAM G Bill, replacing MGNREGA, was passed during the Winter Session of Parliament amid opposition protests.

Meanwhile, Indian Immunologicals Limited issued a statement clarifying a situation involving a counterfeit batch of their anti-rabies vaccine, Abhayrab. The company assured the public that the fake batch (Batch No.KA24014) was identified and removed from shelves earlier in January 2025.

In other news, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee stated that a “zero FIR” was filed and a state police team was dispatched to Odisha to investigate the death of a migrant worker from West Bengal. Union Minister Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar reported progress in resolving land issues in the Amaravati capital region.

Internationally, Myanmar is preparing for elections amidst ongoing civil war and a humanitarian crisis.

In local politics, the Aam Aadmi Party announced its entry into the upcoming civic elections in Bhiwandi and Navi Mumbai, while tensions rose between Karnataka and Kerala over comments made by Kerala’s Chief Minister regarding a demolition drive in Bangalore.

Finally, in an interesting development, actor Allu Arjun has been named among the accused in the charge sheet filed in connection with the stampede during the premiere of Pushpa 2 at Sandhya Theatre.

On the sports front, the Indian Women’s T20 team is poised to secure a fourth consecutive victory against Sri Lanka in their ongoing series.

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