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A private jet carrying Libya’s top military chief and four officers crashed near Ankara, Turkey, killing all onboard. The delegation was returning from defence talks. Turkish authorities cited a technical malfunction, and investigations are underway by both nations
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A Junior Commissioned Officer of the Indian Army died after sustaining a gunshot wound in a firing incident inside a military camp in Samba district of Jammu and Kashmir. Authorities have ruled out a terror angle and ordered an investigation
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Bangladesh police arrested 663 people and seized firearms nationwide under Operation Devil Hunt Phase-2, aimed at restoring law and order ahead of elections. The intensified crackdown has drawn political criticism amid rising violence and allegations of targeting opposition members
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Scientists of the Zoological Survey of India discovered a new soil-dwelling micro-arthropod species, *Neelus sikkimensis*, in Sikkim. The finding marks the first Indian record of the genus Neelus, highlighting the Eastern Himalayas as a key biodiversity hotspot
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Malayalam filmmaker and former MLA PT Kunju Muhammad was arrested and released on bail in Thiruvananthapuram in connection with an alleged molestation case involving a woman from the film industry during the International Film Festival of Kerala, police said
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Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal said legally binding FTA commitments on professional services will expand overseas opportunities for Indian professionals, stressing skill upgrades, global best practices, MRAs and stakeholder coordination to leverage India’s demographic dividend and boost services exports
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Actor Anupam Kher shared an emotional birthday tribute for Anil Kapoor on his 69th birthday, praising their long friendship, Kapoor’s kindness and talent, and acknowledging his quiet support after Satish Kaushik’s passing, wishing him health, happiness and continued success
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An NCP leader in Maharashtra’s Nanded was allegedly kidnapped and assaulted over a Rs 2 crore dispute. Seven people were arrested, while the victim accused a sitting MLA of masterminding the attack, a charge the legislator denied, calling it political conspiracy
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Security forces recovered multiple balloons carrying Pakistani symbols near the Line of Control in north Kashmir, prompting heightened vigilance. Army seized the objects in Baramulla and Kupwara districts as part of ongoing surveillance to counter infiltration and cross-border activities
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Bangladesh’s interim government pledged full responsibility for the family of Hindu worker Dipu Das, lynched on blasphemy charges, reaffirming rule of law and condemning mob violence as inexcusable amid arrests, protests and renewed unrest across the country
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Indian equities opened higher as Sensex and Nifty tracked firm global cues and steady DII buying. RBI’s Rs 2 lakh crore liquidity infusion via OMO and swaps boosted sentiment, though FII selling capped gains amid consolidation in early trade Wednesday
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In Pakistan's Karak district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, unidentified assailants attacked a police van, killing five officers. Authorities launched a search operation, while Chief Minister Sohail Afridi condemned the attack, linking it to TTP activity after the ceasefire ended in November 2022
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From December 27, Australian search engines must blur pornographic and violent images for under-18 users, implement age verification measures, and downrank harmful content. The rules aim to protect children, applying to both logged-in accounts and AI-generated search results
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INSV Kaundinya, the Indian Navy’s stitched sailing vessel built using traditional techniques, will embark on its maiden overseas voyage to Oman on December 29, symbolically retracing ancient maritime routes and reviving India’s historic shipbuilding and seafaring traditions
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BRS Working President KT Rama Rao paid tribute to former PM PV Narasimha Rao on his 21st death anniversary, praising his role as architect of modern India, highlighting his economic reforms, and recalling honours conferred by the Telangana government
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BRS Working President KT Rama Rao criticized the Congress government for failing to protect Telangana’s check dams, demanding a People’s Enquiry Commission and action against the sand mafia. Water Man Rajendra Singh confirmed the dams were deliberately blasted, not damaged naturally
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Amitabh Bachchan praised his grandson Agastya Nanda’s performance in “Ikkis,” portraying Arun Khetarpal, India’s youngest Param Vir Chakra awardee. Bachchan lauded Nanda’s maturity, honesty, and on-screen presence, calling the film flawless and emotionally moving
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Hundreds of VHP and Bajrang Dal supporters clashed with police near the Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi, protesting the lynching of 25-year-old Dipu Chandra Das in Mymensingh, Bangladesh, demanding justice and action against the perpetrators
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Indian High Commissioner Pranay Verma was summoned by Bangladesh’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs over concerns about the security of Bangladeshi missions in India, including New Delhi and Kolkata, and was asked to ensure strengthened protection for these diplomatic missions
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BJP leader Akshay Garg was hacked to death by three masked assailants at a road construction site in Korba, Chhattisgarh. Police are investigating the incident, have set up checkpoints, and the motive behind the attack remains unknown
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A passenger at Delhi airport, Ankit Dewan, alleged assault by off-duty Air India Express pilot Virender Sejwal, resulting in a displaced nasal bone. Police have registered a case under BNS 2023, and an investigation, including CCTV review, is underway
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The Delhi High Court dismissed pleas by Hizbul Mujahideen chief Syed Salahuddin’s sons challenging the framing of charges in a terror funding case. The case involves hawala transfers from Pakistan to fund separatist and terrorist activities in Jammu and Kashmir
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Dhariwal Buildtech, ESDS Software Solution, and BLS Polymers have received SEBI approval for IPOs consisting entirely of fresh issues. The funds will be used for debt repayment, infrastructure expansion, cloud services, and working capital, with listings on BSE and NSE
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ISRO is set to launch the LVM3-M6 rocket carrying the 6,100 kg Bluebird Block-2, the heaviest payload in LVM3 history, from Sriharikota. The satellite will provide global direct-to-mobile 4G/5G connectivity as part of AST SpaceMobile’s network
