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Due to technical glitches, some men in Darbhanga, Bihar, received Rs 10,000 under the women-only Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana. Many have spent the money, prompting government notices and raising concerns over scheme implementation ahead of elections
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Congress MPs protested at Parliament against the alleged misuse of the Enforcement Directorate after a Delhi court dismissed money laundering charges against Sonia and Rahul Gandhi in the National Herald case. Leaders demanded government accountability and criticized “vendetta politics”
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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said global trade is increasingly being "weaponised" through tariffs and other measures. She emphasized India must negotiate carefully, leveraging its economic strength to safeguard domestic industries amid rising international protectionism
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Himachal Pradesh police are investigating multiple aeroplane-shaped balloons marked with PIA logos or Pakistani flags found across the state. Authorities have contacted neighboring states and the Indian Air Force to trace their origin, with no suspicious devices detected so far
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Kartik Sharma, 19, became the joint-highest paid uncapped IPL player after Chennai Super Kings bought him for Rs 14.20 crore in the 2026 mini-auction. Overwhelmed with emotion, he expressed excitement to play alongside MS Dhoni and thanked his family
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The Assam administration imposed prohibitory orders along the India-Bangladesh border in Cachar district to curb illegal movement and cross-border activities. Restrictions include night-time movement bans, controls on river activities and transport of essential commodities to maintain law and order
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Nightclub owners Gaurav and Saurabh Luthra were brought to Goa after being deported from Thailand for questioning in the December 6 Arpora fire that killed 25 people. Goa Police will interrogate them and seek further remand in court
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Five people, including two women, were killed in separate elephant attacks in Jharkhand’s Ramgarh and Ranchi districts within 24 hours. Forest officials deployed quick response teams to track roaming herds as authorities urged people to avoid approaching wild elephants
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Normalcy returned to Ludhiana’s Central Jail after a violent clash between inmates and police injured several people, including the jail superintendent. Authorities registered a case, launched an investigation, and tightened security, while the Punjab Jail Minister sought a detailed report.
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Madhuri Dixit returns to the screen with thriller 'Mrs. Deshpande', saying she now chooses only exciting, well-crafted roles. The actress stressed the importance of strong writing and direction, as she plays a serial killer in the Nagesh Kukunoor-directed series
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Silver prices surged to record highs in domestic and global markets, driven by strong global cues, safe-haven demand, and rising expectations of US interest rate cuts, while gold prices remained subdued amid mixed trends and a weaker dollar
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The Madhya Pradesh government formed a six-member committee to probe how six thalassemia-affected children contracted HIV, allegedly through contaminated blood transfusions at district hospitals. The panel will investigate lapses and submit its report within seven days
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An MIT professor and fusion scientist, Nuno FG Loureiro, was fatally shot at his home near Boston, prompting a homicide investigation. Authorities have made no arrests so far, as tributes pour in highlighting his leadership in clean energy research
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Indian equities rebounded in early trade as Sensex and Nifty rose on value buying, strong Asian cues and steady domestic inflows, despite recent losses and FII selling, with banks and IT stocks leading gains while some heavyweight stocks lagged marginally
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The rupee remained volatile in early trade amid easing crude oil prices and sharp intraday recovery, but uncertainty over the India-US trade deal and sustained foreign fund outflows kept pressure on the currency despite supportive domestic equity market cues
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Three Indian students were among 40 injured in the Sydney Bondi Beach terrorist attack during the Hanukkah by the Sea festival. Two are reportedly hospitalized. Fifteen people died, including a child, while authorities investigate extremist links and international travel of the attackers.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi left Jordan for Ethiopia on the second leg of his four-day, three-nation tour. Jordanian Crown Prince Al Hussein personally saw him off. Modi will address Ethiopia’s parliament, meet PM Abiy Ahmed, and engage with the Indian diaspora
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Sydney taekwondo instructor Kwang Kyung Yoo was sentenced to life imprisonment without parole for murdering a 7-year-old student and the boy’s parents. Jealousy over the family’s financial success motivated the crimes, which were described as senseless, violent, and cruel
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Actor Rakul Preet Singh criticized a self-proclaimed doctor on Instagram who claimed she underwent cosmetic procedures. She urged fans not to trust such misleading claims, attributing her appearance changes to weight loss and hard work instead of surgery
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A 31-year-old married woman was found hacked to death at her lover Sandeep’s house in Sahavpur, Barabanki. Police suspect Sandeep’s parents and four sisters, who are absconding, in the crime. Investigation and post-mortem are underway
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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
