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Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu defended his governance in a heated Knesset debate, rejecting claims of Israel’s declining global standing. He highlighted strong ties with leaders including Narendra Modi, Trump, Merz, and Putin, despite criticism over the Gaza war, antisemitism, and internal political divisions.

A sub-adult tigress from Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve was tranquillised and captured for translocation to Sahyadri Tiger Reserve to boost genetic diversity and support breeding efforts. Officials conducted health checks and fitted a GPS collar ahead of a controlled soft release

IndiGo cancelled around 180 flights from Bengaluru and Hyderabad on Tuesday as disruptions continued for the eighth day. Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu said the airline will face reduced winter schedule slots, which will be reassigned to other carriers until operations stabilise.

Sensex and Nifty tumbled amid weak global cues, persistent FII selling, pressure on IT and Reliance shares, and caution ahead of the US Federal Reserve’s policy outcome. Most Asian markets traded lower as crude prices softened and investor sentiment stayed fragile 

Pradeep Ghadi Amonkar, the original landowner of the site where the Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub operated, said he had raised repeated complaints for two decades about illegal constructions. The club, built on disputed land, was gutted in a fire that killed 25 people.

Hyderabad’s RGIA received a bomb threat email claiming an explosive was planted on a US-bound flight unless $1 million was paid. CISF and airport teams launched extensive checks, while cybercrime units traced the sender. No suspicious object was found.

Three workers suffered severe burn injuries after an explosion at Balco’s Green Anode Plant in Korba late Monday, triggering panic across the unit. Police suspect an oil leak or technical fault, as another safety-related incident puts the plant under renewed scrutiny.

Kashmir continues to reel under an intense cold wave with night temperatures below freezing and no snowfall forecast for the next 10 days. Doctors report a sharp rise in flu and chest ailments as fog, dryness and deteriorating air quality worsen conditions.

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TVK leader Vijay will address supporters at a rally in Puducherry on Tuesday under strict police restrictions, including a 5,000-person cap and QR-code entry. Authorities have imposed extensive safety, traffic and crowd-control measures following recent incidents at public events.

US President Donald Trump announced a $12-billion farm relief package and vowed tougher tariff action to shield American producers, singling out India and other Asian nations for allegedly dumping rice in the US market. He said tariffs would be used “aggressively” to protect farmers.

With most PLGA leaders eliminated and zones dismantled, the group’s influence is at its weakest

Indigo's lackadaisical and nonchalant attitude in adapting to the new DGCA rules has led to the crisis

India defeated Wales 3-1 in a classification match at the FIH Junior Women’s World Cup in Santiago. Goals from Hina Bano, Sunelita Toppo and Ishika sealed the win, keeping India in contention for a top-10 finish

Shubman Gill has been cleared to play the South Africa T20 series after recovering from a neck injury and completing rehabilitation at the Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru. The T20 vice-captain said he feels “much better” ahead of his comeback

Team India clinched gold in the FEI Children’s Classic Silver Tour, with riders Stasya Pandya, Sresht Mantena, Harshvardhan Singh Gulia, and Prithiv Krishna excelling. Stasya, riding Cougar, also ranked 12th globally, highlighting ARC’s role in nurturing equestrian talent

India were fined 10 per cent of their match fee for a slow over rate in the second ODI against South Africa in Raipur. Despite losing that match, India bounced back to win the series 2-1 with Jaiswal’s maiden century

India begin their T20 World Cup preparations with Shubman Gill and Hardik Pandya returning for the five-match series against South Africa in Cuttack. With Suryakumar Yadav’s form under scrutiny and the Samson-Jitesh debate ongoing, India aim to refine combinations before February’s showpiece

Hyderabad scored 256 on the opening day of the Cooch Behar Trophy under-19 league match against Punjab at NFC Ground, Hyderabad. T S Rama Krishna (81) and Wafi Kachchhi (70) starred, while Punjab’s Anmoljeet claimed 7 wickets. Punjab reached 58/0

Telugu kickboxers Harsha Ratnakar and Naisha Bajaj reached the quarterfinals of the Senior World Kickboxing Championship in Dubai before winning State gold in Sangareddy. Naisha will compete in the Khelo India Asmita Zonal league, while both athletes seek greater support

Hyderabad entered the knock-out phase of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy T20 despite losing to Chandigarh by four wickets in Kolkata. P Aman Rao and Pragnay Reddy top-scored for Hyderabad, while Arjun Azad guided Chandigarh to victory with 63 runs

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra accused the Centre of pushing a debate on Vande Mataram to influence Bengal polls and divert attention from inflation and unemployment, saying the government was targeting Nehru and avoiding present issues. She also countered PM Modi’s appeasement charge

Khammam archers E Avanthika and K Lohitha Sri have been selected to represent the State in the upcoming Nationals. Both impressed with strong performances at the Senior State-level archery championship held at Delhi Public School, Kolluru, Hyderabad