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Divya Pahuja, a 27-year-old model recently released on bail after seven years in connection with the alleged fake encounter of gangster Sandeep Gadoli, was found shot dead in a Gurugram hotel.

A government Kannada school in Kangrali Khurd faces a dire lack of basic facilities, notably toilets, affecting 354 students. With just one toilet for both genders, students endure discomfort and bullying, impacting attendance. This issue reflects the wider problem of neglected infrastructure in Kannada schools, impeding students' education. Urgent action is needed to provide essential amenities for a conducive learning environment.

A local court sentenced a Bangladeshi national, Hilaluddin, and another man, Nafikul Biswas from West Bengal, to death for their involvement in the 2005 Shramjeevi Express blast case that claimed 14 lives and injured 62 people. The court also imposed a Rs 5 lakh fine on each convict. 

In Bengaluru, Prasad suffered severe injuries when his OnePlus phone exploded while he was riding a scooter. The showroom agreed to cover medical and device costs, but estimated surgery expenses of 4 lakhs add financial strain. Disappointed by the showroom's response, Prasad seeks legal action, demanding the company cover all costs and address the financial hardship caused by the incident.

Former Karnataka Congress MLA Yathindra Siddaramaiah warned against India turning into a Hindu nation, drawing parallels with Pakistan and Afghanistan's troubles. He accused the BJP and RSS of eroding secularism, urging inclusive governance. Siddaramaiah advocated for minority representation, hinted at his father's continued leadership, and stressed unity. Congress MLC BK Hariprasad labelled the Ayodhya event political, invoking potential communal tensions like Godhra.

Former Karnataka Minister K. S. Eshwarappa announced plans to replace the Mosque in Kashi with a temple and build a Lord Krishna temple in Mathura. Drawing parallels to Ayodhya's Ram Mandir, he invited Sri Ramachandra devotees to Ayodhya's temple event, criticizing political exclusions. Eshwarappa praised Modi's growing support, criticized historical divisions caused by Congress, and connected criticisms of Modi to Priyank Kharge.

Randhir Jaiswal, a 1998-batch Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officer, has assumed the role of Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson, succeeding Arindam Bagchi. Jaiswal, hailing from Bihar's Hajipur, previously served as the consul general of India in New York

The upcoming Ram Temple consecration ceremony on January 22 is revealed through an invitation docket, described as a "grand" and "once in a lifetime" event after 495 years. Reserved for select VVIPs, the docket includes historical insights, a depiction of the Ram temple, and details about the ceremony

Congress MLC BK Hariprasad's remarks on the Ram Mandir inauguration in Ayodhya, labeling it a political event, stir controversy in Karnataka. Expressing concerns akin to the Godhra tragedy, he urges the government to ensure safety. He emphasizes holding individuals accountable for Babri Masjid demolition and unresolved historical cases.

The Supreme Court verdict came on petitions seeking an investigation into fraud allegations against Adani Group. The accusations, outlined in a Hindenburg Research report, had suggested artificial inflation of share prices, leading to a substantial drop in Adani companies' valuation