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A 23-year-old man, Rizwan, was killed in illegal celebratory firing during a wedding procession in Bareilly’s Shivpuri village. Shot in the forehead, he later died in hospital. Police are examining CCTV footage and searching for those who opened fire

Sensex and Nifty fell in early trade due to losses in services and realty stocks and continued FII outflows. Despite strong economic indicators and expected earnings growth, volatility persists amid rupee depreciation and global cues ahead of key US inflation and Fed meetings

A road construction contractor, Imtiyaz Ali, was allegedly killed by Naxalites in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur district. He was abducted near a security camp and later found dead. Police launched a search, noting past Naxal attempts to disrupt road projects in the Bastar region

The rupee weakened to 90.11 per US dollar amid high crude prices and persistent FPI outflows. Strong corporate dollar demand, RBI’s recent rate cut impact, and anticipation of the Fed’s policy decision added pressure, while India–US trade talks begin December 10

Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised Doordarshan’s morning show ‘Suprabhatam’, describing it as a refreshing and inspiring programme rooted in Indian culture. Highlighting its focus on yoga, lifestyle, and traditional wisdom, he said the show offers viewers positivity and holistic guidance to begin their day.

UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath urged citizens to verify identities before hiring anyone as the state intensifies action against illegal immigrants. Citing recent Supreme Court remarks, he said a strict verification drive is underway, with infiltrators being identified and sent to detention centres.

Three Hyderabad-bound flights—IndiGo, Lufthansa and British Airways—received bomb threat emails on Sunday, prompting heightened security at RGIA. All aircraft landed safely, passengers were evacuated, and Bomb Squad teams conducted checks. The threats were later declared a hoax as police probe the source.

Delhi Airport has warned that IndiGo flights may continue to face delays and urged passengers to check flight status before travelling. The Civil Aviation Ministry said IndiGo has processed Rs 610 crore in refunds and that operations are steadily improving following recent disruptions.

US President Donald Trump warned that Netflix’s proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. may face antitrust scrutiny, citing concerns over the company’s expanding market share. The USD 72–83 billion deal would reshape global streaming and has major implications for India’s digital entertainment market.

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President Putin's visit, the extraordinary bonhomie that marked his meeting with Modi, and a flurry of agreements signed demonstrated the inherent strength of India-Russia relationship 

India’s ODI series win over South Africa saw Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma deliver strong performances, while youngsters like Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh and Prasidh Krishna impressed. Coach Gautam Gambhir praised the balance between experienced players and emerging talent

Anish Bhanwala won silver in the men’s 25m rapid-fire pistol at the ISSF World Cup Final in Doha, finishing behind China’s Li Yuehong. It was his second medal at the event, improving on the bronze he won two years ago

India’s bid to reclaim the FIH Men’s Junior World Cup ended with a 1-5 loss to Germany in the semifinal at Chennai. Anmol Ekka scored India’s lone goal. Germany will face Spain in the final, India meet Argentina for bronze

Life too tightly curated becomes one that can no longer surprise you, and when everything is an exhibit, nothing truly feels alive

The Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2026 was held nationwide on Sunday with nearly full attendance, 96.83 percent of Undergraduate and 92.45 percent of Postgraduate applicants. The test was conducted by the Consortium of National Law Universities across 156 centres in 25 states, 93 cities, and 4 Union Territories.

Ram Charan scored a superb 148 to help Hyderabad post 301 against Maharashtra on the opening day of the Vijay Merchant Trophy Under-16 Elite Group match at Mulapadu. Prince added 73, while Neel Chandratre took 6/50 for Maharashtra

V Jyothi Surekha won bronze in the women’s individual compound event at the Taipei Archery Open 2025, defeating Korea’s So Chaewon 149-143. The Vijayawada-based archer has already won 26 World Cup medals, including 11 gold, in her career

India’s Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar won silver in the 50m Rifle 3 Positions at the ISSF World Cup Final in Doha. Czechia’s Jiri Privratsky took gold, while Liu Yukun claimed bronze. It was India’s fourth medal of the event

Hyderabad: India’s rising star Sankar Saraswat upset the experienced Mithun Manjunath to clinch the men’s singles title in the Guwahati Masters Super 100 tournament at the National Centre of Excellence in Guwahati on Sunday. Sankar got the better of Mithun Manjunath 21-11, 17-21, 21-13 in an all-Indian men’s final. The Jodhpur-born shuttler came through the […]

Bhaichung Bhutia Football Schools will hold scouting trials in Hyderabad on December 14 to select young footballers for its Residential Academy. Players born between 2010 and 2016 can register via the Enjogo app. Trials will be held at the League Facility

The Hyderabad Cricket Association has barred spectators from the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy match at Uppal stadium on December 8 citing security reasons. The venue will host Lionel Messi’s show on December 13, with tickets priced between Rs 2250 and Rs 30,000

Hyderabad is reshaping its urban identity by naming major roads and junctions after global corporations and influential figures. Google Street, Microsoft Road, Wipro Junction, and Donald Trump Avenue are among the new names approved by the state government, alongside a tribute to Ratan Tata with Tata Interchange.

UIDAI is set to notify a new rule requiring hotels, event organisers and other entities conducting Aadhaar-based offline verification to register for access to QR code and app-based authentication. The upcoming app aims to enhance privacy, reduce paper use and streamline verification.