Human Interest

A fire broke out at actor Sayaji Shinde’s Sahyadri Devrai plantation in Beed, Maharashtra, damaging trees. No casualties occurred. Shinde criticized the government’s plantation claims and highlighted the environmental loss caused to trees and soil microorganisms

Hyderabad and Secunderabad celebrated Christmas with packed churches, midnight masses, and morning services, as families attended carols and prayers. Festive decorations lit up malls, offices, and homes, spreading the spirit of joy, togetherness, and yuletide cheer across the city

Nine people were killed in Chitradurga when an overspeeding container truck crossed the divider and rammed a luxury sleeper bus near Hiriyur, triggering a fire. The injured bus driver said he tried to regain control but failed as the truck struck head-on

BNHS and Maharashtra Forest Department tagged 15 long-billed vultures at Melghat Tiger Reserve to track movements, survival, and behavior. Solar-powered GSM and satellite tags were used, supporting conservation efforts and reintroduction of vultures into the wild

Shooting for *Mirzapur: The Film* is underway in Rajasthan, bringing back fan-favorite characters from the hit series. Starring Ali Fazal, Pankaj Tripathi, and Divyendu, the movie will release nationwide in 2026, later streaming on Prime Video

South Korea saw 21,958 babies born in October, marking the 16th consecutive monthly increase but the slowest growth this year. Despite rising births and marriages, population declined as deaths outnumbered births, continuing the overall downward trend since 2019

Tennis legend Venus Williams married Danish-Italian model and actor Andrea Preti in Palm Beach, Florida, over the weekend. Williams, 45, recently became the second-oldest woman to win a tour-level singles match and plans to compete in her 33rd WTA season

Three blackbucks, including two females and one male under two years, were found dead with suspected gunshot injuries in Kadur taluk, Chikkamagaluru. Forest officials registered a case and are investigating possible poaching near the Basur Amrit Mahal Kaval reserve

A six-year-old girl in Thane, Maharashtra, died over a month after being bitten by a street dog, despite receiving timely anti-rabies treatment. Her condition worsened suddenly, and she passed away at a Mumbai hospital, officials confirmed

Toronto police are investigating the murder of 30-year-old Indian woman Himanshi Khurana and have issued a first-degree murder warrant for 32-year-old Abdul Ghafoori. The Indian High Commission condemned the incident and pledged support to the victim’s family

US Border Patrol arrested 30 Indian nationals among 49 illegal immigrants operating semitrucks with commercial licenses in California. The crackdown, including Operation Highway Sentinel, targets safety violations after fatal accidents caused by unlicensed or illegally residing drivers, authorities said

Bangladesh police arrested 663 people and seized firearms nationwide under Operation Devil Hunt Phase-2, aimed at restoring law and order ahead of elections. The intensified crackdown has drawn political criticism amid rising violence and allegations of targeting opposition members

Scientists of the Zoological Survey of India discovered a new soil-dwelling micro-arthropod species, *Neelus sikkimensis*, in Sikkim. The finding marks the first Indian record of the genus Neelus, highlighting the Eastern Himalayas as a key biodiversity hotspot

Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal said legally binding FTA commitments on professional services will expand overseas opportunities for Indian professionals, stressing skill upgrades, global best practices, MRAs and stakeholder coordination to leverage India’s demographic dividend and boost services exports

Actor Anupam Kher shared an emotional birthday tribute for Anil Kapoor on his 69th birthday, praising their long friendship, Kapoor’s kindness and talent, and acknowledging his quiet support after Satish Kaushik’s passing, wishing him health, happiness and continued success

In Pakistan's Karak district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, unidentified assailants attacked a police van, killing five officers. Authorities launched a search operation, while Chief Minister Sohail Afridi condemned the attack, linking it to TTP activity after the ceasefire ended in November 2022

From December 27, Australian search engines must blur pornographic and violent images for under-18 users, implement age verification measures, and downrank harmful content. The rules aim to protect children, applying to both logged-in accounts and AI-generated search results

The Mesram clan of aboriginal tribes in Adilabad has started preparations for the five-day Nagoba Jatara festival. Rituals include fetching sacred water from Godavari, performing Mahapuja, and worshipping deities, attracting tribal devotees from Telangana, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, and Chhattisgarh

Actress Priya Banerjee made a special cameo in *Four More Shots Please* season four, marking her first on-screen collaboration with husband Prateik Smita Patil. The couple also walked the ramp together and tied the knot on February 14 in an intimate ceremony 

In Thummuguda village, Adilabad, Adivasi tribals have banned outsiders from wearing footwear in the village for the month-long holy period of Pushya. Violators face a Rs 5,000 fine, respecting centuries-old customs of barefoot walking and austere rituals

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath urged citizens to help protect vulnerable people from the cold wave by ensuring warmth and shelter. He said the government has activated night shelters, distributed blankets, arranged bonfires, and taken special measures for safety amid fog

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai announced Rs 5 lakh assistance for the family of a migrant worker lynched in Kerala. Terming the act inhuman, he sought strict action against the accused and assured full support to the bereaved family

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A 40-year-old beauty parlour owner in Mokama, near Patna, was allegedly attacked with acid by two men on a motorcycle. She sustained minor facial burns and is stable. Police have registered a case and are investigating the incident