Actor Saif Ali Khan was stabbed at his Mumbai residence around 2 AM, with the attacker reportedly demanding 1 crore rupees after holding his son's nanny hostage. Initial confusion gave way to detailed revelations throughout the day, as CCTV footage showed the suspect using fire escape stairs. Medical bulletins indicated surgery was required to remove a knife fragment near Khan's spine.
The cabinet approved the formation of the 8th Pay Commission for central government employees, a significant pre-budget announcement. Hindenburg Research, known for its Adani Group exposé, announced closure.
ISRO confirmed successful space docking technology demonstration through SpaDeX mission, joining an elite group of nations with this capability. The Israel-Hamas ceasefire agreement details emerged, with implementation set to begin January 19.
Evening coverage returned to Mumbai's security concerns, as police investigated possible insider involvement in the Khan attack.