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India will send a 57-member delegation to the first Youth Delphic Games of SCO member states in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, showcasing national talent in music, dance, fine arts, and crafts, marking a milestone in global cultural diplomacy
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In Amman, Prime Minister Narendra Modi invited Jordanian companies to invest in India, highlighting its 8%+ growth and emerging sectors like healthcare, dry-climate farming, and food infrastructure. He emphasized long-term India-Jordan economic cooperation and mutual benefits for businesses and citizens
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Hyderabad Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar condemned the neglect and abandonment of elderly parents, stressing it is unacceptable. He warned of strict legal action against offenders and assured senior citizens that police support, protection, and justice are readily available
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Mahindra University and nonprofit Goonj have partnered to promote community development and environmental sustainability. A material donation centre will be set up on campus, enabling students and staff to contribute items for Goonj’s initiatives addressing disaster relief and social development
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TG BIE will implement a jumbling system for intermediate practical exams from February 2, 2026, allotting students to different colleges. Exams will be monitored via CCTV, ensuring fairness, with special provisions for JEE Main candidates
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GHMC commissioner RV Karnan stated a five-member committee will review 3,002 zone-wise objections and suggestions on the delimitation of 300 wards. Citizens can submit inputs, while opposition parties raised concerns over infrastructure, ward boundaries, and alleged political bias
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The Sabka Bima Sabki Raksha (Amendment of Insurance Laws) Bill, 2025, was introduced in the Lok Sabha to raise FDI in insurance from 74% to 100%. Opposition opposed the move, while the government cited policyholder protection and sector growth
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The VB-G RAM G Bill, 2025, aiming to replace MGNREGA, was introduced in the Lok Sabha, guaranteeing 125 days of rural employment per household. Opposition protested the removal of Mahatma Gandhi’s name, while the government cited modernization and infrastructure development goals
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Secunderabad Cantonment Board is identifying sites to shift centre median hoardings obstructing two elevated corridor projects. In coordination with HMDA, hoardings along Paradise Circle, Dairy Farm Road, and other key areas will be relocated, though revenue losses of nearly ₹40 lakh are expected
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BRS-backed sarpanch candidates have performed strongly in Adilabad district local body polls, winning 224 villages across two phases. The party secured notable victories in Adilabad, Nirmal, Mancherial, and Kumram Bheem Asifabad districts, consolidating its presence in the region
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Hyderabad authorities raised concerns over private buses and heavy vehicles violating safety norms by tampering with speed governors and overspeeding. The Transport Department plans stricter enforcement, including triple penalties, vehicle seizure, and permit cancellations to curb accidents and ensure compliance
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Congress MLAs in Telangana, including Jadcherla’s J Anirudh Reddy, have threatened BRS-backed sarpanch candidates, warning of denial of development funds and even death. Similar intimidation by other MLAs has been reported amid the ongoing gram panchayat elections
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Olive Ridley turtles have begun mating near Odisha’s Rushikulya river mouth. Authorities have intensified patrolling to prevent poaching. Mass nesting is expected in February, while mechanised fishing is banned within 20 km to protect the endangered turtles during breeding season
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Thirteen people died and 35 were injured in a massive vehicle pile-up on the Yamuna Expressway in Mathura, caused by dense fog. Seven buses and three smaller vehicles collided, sparking fires; victims were hospitalized, and relief compensation announced
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Hyderabad’s Firewater Neo Bar and Kitchen has launched a Holiday Special Menu for December, featuring festive starters, mains, desserts, and winter-inspired cocktails. The menu blends global flavours with contemporary style, offering a seasonal culinary experience for diners in the Financial District
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A wreath-laying ceremony was held at Veerula Sainik Smarak in Hyderabad to mark Vijay Diwas, honouring Indian soldiers who sacrificed their lives in the 1971 Indo-Pak War. The Governor, Deputy Chief Minister and Army officials paid tributes
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The Telangana Board of Intermediate Education has postponed select Intermediate Public Examinations 2026 by a day due to the Holi holiday. Mathematics IIA, Botany II and Political Science II exams will now be held on March 4 instead of March 3
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Twenty-four endangered Kemp’s ridley sea turtles are being rehabilitated in Florida after cold-stunning in frigid Cape Cod waters. Suffering from frostbite and pneumonia, they are receiving intensive care and are expected to be released into the Atlantic by spring
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Priyanka Chopra Jonas will appear in the premiere episode of the new season of “The Great Indian Kapil Show”, streaming on Netflix from December 20. The fourth edition features Kapil Sharma in multiple characters with returning cast members
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Six BJP activists were arrested in Alappuzha for allegedly assaulting a local CPI(M) leader after he visited a BJP-ruled panchayat. Police said the victim sustained serious head injuries and is undergoing treatment, while multiple serious charges have been registered
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Authorities launched an investigation after an unidentified drone was spotted over the airstrip of Nagpur-based defence manufacturer Solar Industries. Police filed an FIR, searched nearby villages, and involved intelligence agencies, but no leads have emerged so far
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Congress targeted the government after it told Lok Sabha that no Jawaharlal Nehru documents were missing from PMML. Jairam Ramesh sought an apology, countering earlier claims, as the Culture Minister said no audit found missing or illegally removed records
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Thai authorities deported Goa nightclub co-owners Gaurav and Saurabh Luthra to India amid a probe into the December 6 fire that killed 25 people. Detained in Phuket after an Interpol notice, they will face further legal action on arrival
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At least 15 people were injured when a San Francisco cable car abruptly stopped on Monday afternoon. Most suffered minor injuries, with two hospitalised. Authorities are investigating the incident, reaffirming passenger safety on the historic, tourist-popular cable car system
