Nine people have died from contaminated water in Indore, prompting state minister Kailash Vijayvargiya to promise strict action and investigations into the contamination source. Commercial LPG cylinder prices increased from January 1, impacting businesses, while domestic prices remain unchanged. Indian Railways introduced a new Vande Bharat sleeper train between Guwahati and Kolkata. The film 'Dhurandhar' will release an edited version in January 2026, with changes made to address certain references. The Centre announced a tax increase on tobacco and pan masala products from 2026.