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In Adigoppula, Palnadu district, two men, Sri Ram Murthy and Hanumanthu, were allegedly killed by a gang over a prior dispute. Ten assailants, led by Y Naresh, attacked them with a knife and iron rod. Police have registered a case

Pakistan’s Chief of Defence Forces, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, was awarded Saudi Arabia’s highest civilian honour, the King Abdulaziz Medal of Excellence, during his official visit. The accolade recognizes his role in strengthening Pakistan-Saudi strategic and defence ties

A 40-year-old beauty parlour owner in Mokama, near Patna, was allegedly attacked with acid by two men on a motorcycle. She sustained minor facial burns and is stable. Police have registered a case and are investigating the incident

The Andaman and Nicobar administration is offering a New Year’s Eve cruise to Barren Island, India’s only active volcano. Departing Sri Vijaya Puram on December 31, the voyage includes sightseeing, music, food, and adventure, with tickets starting at ₹3,180

Russian Lt Gen Fanil Sarvarov was killed when an explosive device detonated under his car in southern Moscow. Investigators are exploring multiple leads, including the possibility that Ukrainian intelligence orchestrated the attack, according to the Russian Investigative Committee 

Security forces in Sukma, Chhattisgarh, destroyed a Maoist weapons manufacturing facility, seizing rifles, explosives, detonators, and other materials. The CRPF and local police operation dealt a major blow to Naxal operations, amid ongoing efforts to curb Maoist activity in the region

Actress Rashmika Mandanna shared fun behind-the-scenes moments from the sets of *Cocktail 2*, joking about working behind the camera. Busy shooting with Shahid Kapoor and Kriti Sanon, the film is directed by Homi Adajania and is slated for a 2026 release

Human rights groups wrote to the Norwegian Nobel Committee accusing Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, Bangladesh’s interim government chief advisor, of remaining silent amid escalating violence and rights abuses in the country, urging moral leadership and accountability to uphold the Nobel Peace Prize’s ethical authority

Actor Ahan Shetty revealed undergoing intense military-style training and gruelling action preparation for his role as a Navy officer in *Border 2*, calling the experience at real defence locations physically demanding and transformative. The war drama releases January 2026

A six-month pregnant woman died after allegedly being assaulted by her family over an inter-caste marriage in Hubballi rural area. Police arrested three people, including her father, and launched an investigation into the fatal attack that occurred at her village home

A Mumbai-bound Air India Boeing 777 returned to New Delhi shortly after take-off due to a right engine oil pressure issue. The aircraft landed safely with 335 people onboard, and alternative arrangements were made as inspections continue

Suspended Trinamool Congress MLA Humayun Kabir announced plans to launch a new political party in West Bengal, asserting commitment to public service and claiming it will contest over 100 Assembly seats, aiming to influence government formation in next year’s elections

Australian police allege a 24-year-old accused of killing 15 people at Sydney’s Bondi Beach trained with firearms alongside his father and recorded a video justifying the attack. The father was shot dead, while the son faces multiple murder and terrorism charges

A three-year-old tigress from Pench Tiger Reserve was airlifted to Rajasthan and relocated to Ramgarh Vishdhari Tiger Reserve in Bundi to enhance genetic diversity. The inter-State transfer, monitored by veterinarians, marked a major step in tiger conservation efforts

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Three farm labourers died and eleven were injured when a jeep carrying migrant workers rammed a stationary lorry on the Mancherial–Hyderabad highway at Indaram village. The injured were hospitalized; rash driving is suspected. Victims were Maharashtra labourers heading to Karimnagar

Delhi Police busted a fake premium mobile phone racket in Karol Bagh, arresting four men and recovering 512 counterfeit phones, fake IMEI stickers, and spare parts. The accused imported components from China, assembled the phones, and sold them as genuine units

Last week, the combined market valuation of six of India’s top-10 firms rose by Rs 75,256.97 crore, led by TCS and Infosys, while HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Bajaj Finance, and LIC saw declines amid a 338-point drop in the BSE index

INSPACe plans to establish 'Antariksh Prayogshala' space labs at seven Indian academic institutions, providing hands-on training in space technology, fostering industry-academia collaboration, and preparing skilled talent to support India’s growing space economy projected to reach $44 billion by 2033

India has suspended visa operations at its Chittagong centre in Bangladesh following heightened tensions after student leader Sharif Osman Hadi’s death, amid attacks on Indian missions and large-scale protests, with operations to resume only after a security review

Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav accused the BJP government of promoting monopolies under a “one nation, one businessman” agenda, warning it could lead to profiteering, inflation, exploitation of workers, and marginalisation of farmers and minority communities

Vedanta chairman Anil Agarwal reaffirmed commitment to regular dividends even after the NCLT-approved demerger into five pure-play entities. The group plans a US$20 billion expansion across metals, power, and oil & gas, aiming for significant domestic and global growth

The CBI is probing a former accounts officer at India’s Geneva Mission for siphoning over CHF 2 lakh (₹2 crore) using fake QR codes to fund crypto-gambling. The scam surfaced during an audit, leading to his repatriation

The Railway Ministry announced a fare hike effective December 26, 2025: 1 paise per km for ordinary class beyond 215 km, 2 paise per km for non-AC mail/express and AC classes, expected to generate ₹600 crore by March 2026