28 December Top 20 News:
From heightened security in Jharkhand for President Droupadi Murmu’s three-day tour to a heated political clash over MGNREGA — major national stories are making headlines this Saturday. Severe cold weather warnings, big developments in Bihar and strong political statements from West Bengal to Delhi — here are the top 20 stories you must read today in one place.

1️⃣ President Murmu on Jharkhand Tour from Dec 28–30
President Droupadi Murmu will arrive in Ranchi today, beginning her three-day state visit. Multiple traffic routes have been diverted in Ranchi due to strict security arrangements. She is also scheduled to visit Gumla and Jamshedpur during this trip.

2️⃣ New Reservation Roster for Bihar Panchayat Elections
The 2026 Bihar Panchayat Election will introduce a fresh reservation roster along with new technology in polling. Features like multi-post EVMs, facial recognition and OCR will help curb fake voting, violence and malpractices — ensuring transparency and safety.

3️⃣ IMD Issues Severe Cold Wave and Dense Fog Alert
IMD has warned that intense cold conditions and thick fog will cover several regions of the country till January 1. Visibility may drop significantly, affecting road, rail and air transport.

4️⃣ TMC Questions Removal of Names in West Bengal
TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee demanded the Election Commission reveal how many alleged Bangladeshi and Rohingya names were removed during SIR verification. He accused the central government of targeting Bengal after losing the 2021 elections.

5️⃣ Bihar’s Vaibhav Suryavanshi Named India U-19 Captain for SA Tour
Cricket prodigy Vaibhav Suryavanshi from Bihar will lead India’s Under-19 squad in South Africa after regular captain Ayush Mhatre suffered an injury.

6️⃣ Political Showdown: MGNREGA vs G-RAM G Bill
Congress has strongly objected to the proposed Viksit Bharat – G RAM G Bill replacing MGNREGA. The party claims the government is quietly dismantling the landmark rural employment scheme.

7️⃣ Congress Plans MGNREGA Protest from January 5
Rahul Gandhi launched a fresh offensive against the Centre, alleging dictatorship-like functioning, and announced a nationwide protest to “save MGNREGA.”

8️⃣ Digvijaya Singh’s Post Sparks Controversy
During the CWC meeting, Digvijaya Singh posted an old photo of PM Modi, praising BJP-RSS — leading to a political storm.

9️⃣ Seven-Year-Old Leaves Home After Screen Time Scold
In Himachal’s Hamirpur, a child upset over being stopped from watching cartoons left home. She was traced four hours later by police and volunteers.

🔟 BJP Leader Mithun Chakraborty’s Strong Message in Bengal
Actor-politician Mithun Chakraborty urged voters to unite and ensure BJP comes to power, claiming “Bengal belongs to us, not to Bangladesh.”

11️⃣ Centre Releases ₹723 Crore Grant to Jharkhand & Rajasthan
Funds issued under the 15th Finance Commission will strengthen rural bodies, sanitation, drinking water and waste management facilities.

12️⃣ Advanced Voting System for Bihar Panchayat Elections
New technologies like multi-post EVMs and face verification will secure the upcoming rural polls.

13️⃣ Two New Medical Colleges for Bihar in 2026
Hospitals with 500 beds each in Vaishali and Bhojpur will begin enrolling 100 UG medical students each — boosting healthcare and medical education.

14️⃣ ‘Dhurandhar’ Enters ₹1000 Crore Global Club in 22 Days
The Ranveer Singh and Akshaye Khanna starrer has become 2025’s biggest blockbuster with massive worldwide earnings.

15️⃣ Prabhas' ‘The Raja Saab’ Introduces New Character ‘Bhairavi’
Actress Malavika Mohanan’s mysterious first-look poster has increased buzz around the upcoming horror-fantasy film releasing January 9, 2026.

16️⃣ Why Abraham Lincoln Had a Beard but No Mustache?
A fascinating historical story reveals how a little girl’s letter changed the American President’s appearance forever — and possibly saved his life.

17️⃣ IFS Officer Arushi Mishra Shares Grueling Training Experience
From jungle nights to snake encounters — becoming an Indian Forest Service officer is tougher than many imagine.

18️⃣ Earn Big from Just ₹10 Daily SIP
Investment experts explain how small daily SIPs can grow into a substantial fund over time — great for new and small investors.

19️⃣ USB-C Port Has These 5 Useful Hidden Features
Beyond charging — USB-C can help in emergency tasks, data transfer and smart connectivity. Most users still don’t know its full potential.

20️⃣ Boxing Day Test Ends Early, Australia Board Suffers Big Loss
The fourth Ashes Test finishing in just two days cost Cricket Australia nearly ₹60 crore. Earlier mega events also failed to recover finances.