5 hours ago
UPDATED: Dec 16, 2025 10:03 IST
India Today Global Editor Pranay Upadhyay reports on the antisemitic mass shooting at Sydney's Bondi Beach, confirming it was 'inspired by Islamic State'. Police investigations reveal that the 24-year-old gunman, Naveed Akram, was previously investigated by the Australian Security and Intelligence Organisation (ASIO) in 2019 for alleged ISIS links but was released due to lack of evidence. Two ISIS flags were recovered from the suspect's Bonnyrigg residence. The attack, which occurred on the first day of Hanukkah, left one terrorist dead and Akram in critical condition.
Read More
VIDEOS FROM OTHER SECTIONS
LATEST VIDEOS
J&K Terror Crackdown: CIK Raids 12 Locations In Hunt For Recruiters; Mir Farid Reports
In a major crackdown on terror networks, the Counter Intelligence Kashmir (CIK) launched extensive raids at 12 locations across seven districts in the Kashmir Valley. India Today's Mir Farid reports that the operation targets individuals involved in the 'online glorification of terrorism' and the recruitment of fresh cadres. The raids, conducted with the assistance of local police, follow the recent Red Fort blast case, prompting a wider investigation into terror modules. Incriminating materials have reportedly been recovered as the search operation continues.
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta Faced ‘AQI’ Chants At Lionel Messi Event As Pollution Hits Severe Levels
In this news bulletin, the focus is on the severe air pollution crisis gripping the national capital. An Unidentified speaker reports that Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta faced a 'frosty reception' at the Arun Jaitley Stadium while felicitating Argentine football icon Lionel Messi. The crowd reportedly chanted 'AQI, AQI' as the city's air quality remained in the 'severe' category. The broadcast highlights that over 200 flights were cancelled on December 15 due to poor visibility caused by a 'cocktail' of dense fog and smoke. Additionally, the Delhi government has ordered online classes for students up to class 6. The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has criticised the government, sharing clips of the public's slogans. The report also notes a slight improvement in smog due to approaching northwestern winds.
MGNREGA Overhaul: Shashi Tharoor Slams Centre's 'Viksit Bharat Guarantee' Bill, Says Gandhi's Vision Ignored
The Centre is set to replace the Mahatma Gandhi Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) with the new 'Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission Gramin' (VB-G RAM G) bill. The proposed scheme promises 125 days of wage employment with a 60:40 Centre-State funding split. The move has triggered a political storm, with the Opposition accusing the government of erasing Mahatma Gandhi's legacy. Congress MP Shashi Tharoor termed the decision "unfortunate," stating, 'Mahatma Gandhi had a very, very clear vision of both the rural poor whom he cared for.' Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and Samajwadi Party's Akhilesh Yadav also criticized the rebranding.
Fugitive Club Owners Brought Back To India After Deadly Goa Fire
Ten days after the deadly fire at 'Birch by Romeo Lane' in Goa claimed 25 lives, the club owners have been brought back to India. Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra, who fled to Phuket, were detained by Thai authorities. They arrived in Delhi today and will be produced in court. The Goa Police are expected to seek their custody on transit remand. The programme tracks the latest developments in the investigation.
