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A leopard attacked seven people in Nagpur’s Shiv Nagar, causing injuries and panic. Forest officials tranquilised and rescued the big cat, while the injured were hospitalised. The incident follows a similar leopard rescue in the area on November 19

A sack of voter ID cards was found abandoned near NH-12 in Nadia, prompting police investigation. Local TMC leaders accused BJP workers of dumping the EPICs, while the BJP denied involvement, alleging misuse for bogus voting amid ongoing electoral roll revision

Satya Nadella announced Microsoft’s US$ 17.5-billion India investment to expand AI and data-centre infrastructure, including a new Hyderabad cloud region by 2026. After meeting PM Modi, he highlighted sovereign cloud offerings aligned with India’s data-protection regime and stressed strong cybersecurity and resilience

BRS leader KT Rama Rao condemned the killing of party worker Uppula Mallaiah in a clash with Congress cadres in Suryapet, accusing Congress of violent politics. He demanded swift police action and assured support for injured workers and the victim’s family

Police detained multiple student leaders at Osmania University before Chief Minister Revanth Reddy’s visit, triggering allegations of repression. Students accused the government of suppressing dissent and failing on job, education and welfare promises, as security ramped up ahead of developmental programme launches

IATA chief Willie Walsh says India’s new pilot duty rules are far more restrictive than global norms but should stabilise soon. IndiGo’s recent mass disruptions stemmed from poor planning during the FDTL phase-two rollout, prompting a 10% winter schedule cut

Kerala police are probing the death of 19-year-old Chithrapriya, whose decomposed body was found near her Malayattoor home days after she went missing. Suspects, including her boyfriend, are being questioned as investigators await post-mortem results to determine the cause of death

Meesho shares debuted with over 46% premium on NSE and BSE after its Rs 5,421-crore IPO saw strong 79-times subscription. The company plans to use proceeds for cloud infrastructure, marketing, acquisitions and other strategic growth initiatives

Sensex and Nifty rebounded after two days of declines, rising on value-buying. Several major stocks gained while some lagged. Asian markets were mostly negative, FIIs continued selling, DIIs bought heavily, and Brent crude inched up as previous sessions saw sharp index drops

Congress-backed sarpanch aspirants in Karimnagar are making unrealistic election promises, including cash deposits for newborn girls, jobs, funds to control monkey menace, and major infrastructure. Residents remain sceptical, noting many assurances lie beyond panchayat powers and mirror earlier unfulfilled party pledges 

A radio-collared tigress, Kankati, briefly escaped her 82-sq km enclosure in Mukundra Hills Tiger Reserve, causing panic as she crossed a road, but returned later. Forest officials cited monitoring measures, while wildlife enthusiasts blamed inadequate safety and lack of fencing

A deadly fire tore through a seven-story drone company office in Central Jakarta, killing at least 22 people, including a pregnant woman. Sparked by a malfunctioning battery, the blaze spread quickly, prompting dramatic rooftop rescues before firefighters contained it

Airpay Payment Services has received RBI approval to operate as a cross border payment aggregator, completing its unified PA framework licences. The company will offer full stack payment solutions domestically and globally, expecting strong growth in processing volumes, revenues and merchant onboarding

Knight Frank India reports that 74 of 365 shopping centres across 32 cities are ghost malls with over 40 percent vacancy. The study urges redevelopment of ageing centres as organised retail demand grows and Grade A malls record strong absorption

Sony LIV will stream Season 2 of historical drama *Freedom at Midnight* from January 9, exploring India’s post-independence turbulence. Featuring Sidhant Gupta, Chirag Vohra, and Rajendra Chawla, the series highlights political decisions and human stories shaping the nation’s transition 

Indian intelligence warns of increased terror threats from Pakistan, with Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammed coordinating operations nationwide. Focus includes Jammu & Kashmir, religious sites in Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh, cyber attacks, and disinformation campaigns, aiming to incite communal unrest and destabilize India

Lithuania declared a national emergency after Belarus-launched balloons repeatedly violated its airspace, disrupting airports and carrying contraband. Officials cite national security risks, human safety concerns, and potential hybrid warfare amid heightened NATO vigilance over Russian-linked airspace threats

Following a National Guard shooting by an Afghan national, ICE has increased arrests of Afghan immigrants across the US, including asylum seekers and Operation Allies Welcome arrivals, causing fear among families and raising concerns over collective punishment of a vulnerable population 

The CBI has registered a case against Jai Anmol Anil Ambani and Reliance Home Finance Ltd. for alleged cheating causing Rs 228 crore loss to Union Bank of India, involving diversion of funds, fraudulent misappropriation, and breach of trust

The Delhi High Court asked J&K Deputy CM Surinder Kumar Choudhary to implead uploaders of alleged defamatory social media content in his suit, seeking injunctions against posts with sexual overtones, and directed Meta to provide uploader details

Actor Tamannaah Bhatia will star opposite Siddhant Chaturvedi in the biographical drama 'V Shantaram', portraying Jayashree, the legendary filmmaker’s second wife and collaborator, tracing Shantaram’s cinematic journey from silent films to color, under director Abhijeet Shirish Deshpande

Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan rejected Dileep’s claims of a police conspiracy in the 2017 actress assault case, affirming investigators acted on evidence and reiterating government support for the survivor, following Dileep’s acquittal by Ernakulam Principal Sessions Court

Priyanka Chopra Jonas reflected on her 25-year journey from Miss World to Bollywood and Hollywood, highlighting hard work, sacrifices, and resilience. She stressed creating opportunities, learning from failures, valuing family, and advising youth to protect their mental health amid challenges 

Goa Police has requested a CBI-issued Interpol Blue Notice to trace nightclub owners Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra, who allegedly fled to Thailand after a fire at their Arpora nightclub killed 25 people. Coordination with Interpol is ongoing