Mon Dec 29 12:54:42 UTC 2025: News Article Summary:

India News Roundup: Supreme Court Stays Sengar’s Sentence Suspension, Industrial Production Soars

New Delhi, India – December 29, 2025 – A flurry of news emerged from India today, ranging from legal decisions to economic indicators and regional concerns. Here’s a brief overview:

  • Unnao Case: The Supreme Court has intervened in the 2017 Unnao rape case, suspending a Delhi High Court order that had suspended the life sentence of Kuldeep Singh Sengar, a former BJP leader convicted in the crime. The court has also ordered legal aid for the survivor.
  • Aravalli Hills: The Supreme Court has paused its previous judgment on the government’s definition of the Aravalli mountain range, maintaining the status quo.
  • Train Fire Tragedy: A fire on the Tata-Ernakulam Express claimed the life of one passenger in the early hours of the morning near Elamanchili. Other passengers escaped unharmed.
  • Lalit Modi Apology: IPL founder Lalit Modi issued an apology for a social media video where he joked about being a “fugitive” alongside Vijay Mallya, claiming his remarks were misunderstood.
  • Industrial Growth: India’s industrial sector saw a significant boost in November, with the Index of Industrial Production surging to a 25-month high of 6.7%.
  • Northeast Student Concerns: The Tripura Chakma Students Association has appealed to the Central Government for intervention following reported attacks on students from the Northeast, highlighted by a recent fatal assault in Dehradun.
  • Guwahati Security Upgrade: Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated a new police commissionerate building and a comprehensive CCTV surveillance system in Guwahati, aimed at enhancing security.
  • ED Raids: The Enforcement Directorate conducted searches across Delhi, Gurugram, and Rohtak related to a money laundering case involving extortion and coercive loan settlements.
  • Kerala Politics Impact Karnataka: The political rivalry between Kerala’s leading parties is spilling over into neighboring Karnataka ahead of the anticipated Kerala Assembly polls in 2026.
  • Thailand – Cambodia Border Tensions: Thailand’s army accused Cambodia of violating a ceasefire agreement by allegedly flying over 250 drones over Thai territory.

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