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A Navi Mumbai man was allegedly cheated of ₹32 lakh after being promised a job at Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust. Police registered a cheating and forgery case against the accused, who used fake recruitment documents; investigation is underway
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Bengaluru Police arrested a 27-year-old delivery boy for allegedly sexually harassing a woman during Christmas celebrations at a crowded mall. The accused was caught on the spot by police and booked under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita provisions
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The Indian Air Force’s Software Development Institute signed an MoU with IIT Madras to jointly develop an indigenous digital communication system for airborne applications, boosting secure defence communications and advancing the Atmanirbhar Bharat goal of self-reliance in defence technology
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Dense fog disrupted air traffic at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport, leading to 128 flight cancellations, eight diversions and nearly 200 delays. Low visibility slowed operations, with airlines and airport authorities warning passengers of continued disruptions
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At least 13 people were killed and 98 injured after the Interoceanic passenger train derailed from a bridge near Nizanda in southern Mexico. Authorities launched rescue operations and ordered an investigation into the cause of the deadly accident
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Indian Army is conducting a tough winter operation in Jammu and Kashmir to pin down 30–35 Jaish-e-Mohammad terrorists. Despite harsh Chillai Kalan conditions, militants have changed tactics, showing desperation as security forces intensify year-round counterterror operations
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Kannur Cyber Police registered a case after an Instagram reel allegedly showing a country-made bomb explosion was posted by a pro-Left account. Provocative comments by political activists led police to invoke riot-incitement charges and seek details from Meta
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Pakistani security forces killed four terrorists during a raid in Balochistan’s Kalat district, the ISPR said. A security report noted 2025 as Pakistan’s deadliest year, with rising terror violence claiming over 2,100 lives, including security personnel and civilians
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Hyderabad Police enforced tight security around Gun Park and the State Assembly as sessions began, deploying nearly 1,000 personnel. Measures followed protest calls by former sarpanches over unpaid bills, with preventive detentions made to maintain law and order
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Telangana Assembly’s winter session began amid political tension, focusing on river water sharing and irrigation projects. Question Hour was cancelled, tributes paid, key papers tabled, and opposition demanded a longer session as protests and heated debates loom inside the House
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Producer Kumar Mangat Pathak issued a legal notice to Akshaye Khanna for allegedly breaching his agreement for “Drishyam 3” after refusing participation via text. The team signed Jaideep Ahlawat as Khanna’s replacement, citing financial and scheduling losses
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Nizamabad residents remain tense after thieves targeted two ATMs early Saturday, stealing Rs.35 lakh using gas cutters and chemicals. Police have launched investigations, inspected the sites, and intensified security while monitoring all vehicles entering and leaving the town
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Kamareddy witnesses rising post-election violence as a BRS supporter, Ranjith, is critically injured in an axe attack by local Congress leaders over Sarpanch election disputes. Police cite personal differences, while locals demand strict action against the accused
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The Indian Army and Assam Rifles conducted a joint helicopter-borne exercise in Vijaynagar, Arunachal Pradesh, testing rapid troop deployment, operational preparedness, and coordination in challenging terrain. The drill enhanced combat readiness, professionalism, and interoperability in strategically sensitive areas
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Protesters in Jammu, led by Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Sangharsh Samiti, set ablaze an effigy of Lt Governor Manoj Sinha demanding Hindu-only MBBS seat reservations at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Institute, blocking roads and causing traffic disruptions
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Pakistani security forces killed 13 terrorists in intelligence-based operations in Balochistan’s Kohlu and Kalat districts. Weapons, ammunition, and explosives were seized. The operations are part of the ongoing “Azm-e-Istehkam” campaign to eliminate insurgent threats in the province
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Rajasthan experienced cold and dry weather with isolated fog in Udaipur and Kota divisions. Karauli was the coldest at 3.1°C, while Barmer recorded 29°C. The Meteorological Centre forecasts continued cold and dry conditions across the state in the coming days
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Congress leader N Subarahmanian was arrested in Kozhikode for sharing a photograph allegedly showing CM Pinarayi Vijayan with Sabarimala gold case accused Unnikrishnan Potty. The police cited provocation and annoyance charges, while Congress condemned the action as an attack on free speech
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The Delhi High Court restored the honour of a 72-year-old ex-CISF officer, compulsorily retired 20 years ago over alleged sexual harassment, ruling the complaint appeared motivated. The court quashed the retirement order and revised his pension accordingly
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In Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh, a seven-year-old girl walked nearly 5 km away after being scolded for watching cartoons. Police traced her via CCTV and rescued her within four hours, reuniting her safely with her relieved parents
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Despite the Congress government’s app-based fertilizer system, farmers in Warangal and Mahabubabad endured long queues in cold weather due to insufficient stock. Frustrated farmers, including women, staged demonstrations
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GHMC Commissioner RV Karnan transferred 60 Deputy Commissioners to newly formed circles for improved administration. The moves follow the state government’s notification creating 12 zones, 60 circles, and 300 wards, with zonal commissioners already appointed for each zone
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Telangana schools’ Sankranti vacation, originally January 11–15, may be extended following teacher unions’ request. With January 10 as a Saturday holiday and festival holidays on January 15–16, unions suggest reopening on January 19, citing parental concerns about sending children immediately
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Hyderabad’s overall crime rate dropped 15% in 2025, with 30,690 cases recorded. While murder and property crimes declined, crimes against women rose 6% and POCSO cases increased 27%. Police attribute the drop to visible policing and plan stricter enforcement