Karnataka BJP President B Y Vijayendra on Wednesday constituted a "fact finding committee" to look into the demolition of illegally constructed houses as part of a drive to clear encroachment of government land, and to submit a detailed report.

A biting cold swept through the capital on Wednesday, with similar conditions likely to prevail on New Year's Day, while a spell of rain, which could be the season's first, is expected later in the night or on January 1.

 A woman was allegedly gangraped in a moving van through the night and thrown out of the speeding vehicle, suffering serious head and facial injuries, on a desolate road by two men who have since been arrested, police said on Wednesday.

The government on Wednesday approved a major relief package for Vodafone Idea, freezing its outstanding AGR dues, approving a five-year moratorium on payment, and clearing the way for reassessment of the capped statutory charge - giving a critical lifeline to the beleaguered telco.

 Hundreds of thousands of people on Wednesday bid an emotional farewell to former prime minister and BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia, who was laid to rest with state honour beside her husband Ziaur Rahman's grave near the parliament building amid tight security.

As part of an institutional development initiative, a dedicated session for non-teaching staff was held at Bearys Institute of Technology, Bearys Knowledge Campus, on December 30, 2025, at the International Seminar Hall, led by renowned educator and international career mentor Anees Kutty.

A student development session was held at Bearys Institute of Technology (BIT), Bearys Knowledge Campus, on December 30, 2025, at the International Seminar Hall, led by nationally and internationally respected educator, mentor, and career strategist Anees Kutty.