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Delhi Police arrested five members of the Aarzoo-Anmol Bishnoi-Harry Boxer syndicate for the December 1 murder of gangster Inderpreet Singh alias Parry in Chandigarh. The killing, linked to inter-gang rivalry, was claimed by the Lawrence Bishnoi gang as revenge

A suspect in Sydney’s Bondi Beach antisemitic massacre was charged with 59 offences, including 15 murders and terrorism. As funerals began for the victims, Australia confronted questions over antisemitism, security failures and gun laws, with leaders pledging tougher action

Telangana sailors delivered an impressive performance at the Nagoya 2026 Asian Games first selection trials in Mumbai, winning four medals, including a gold, as the Yacht Club of Hyderabad continued its strong presence on the national sailing stage.

Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu defended developing 10 medical colleges under the PPP model, emphasizing better services and government oversight. He criticized the previous YSRCP government for mismanagement and warned officials against bureaucratic inefficiency, particularly in the Revenue Department

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said India’s ‘Vande Mataram’ and Ethiopia’s national anthem both refer to the motherland as “Mother”, reflecting shared values and cultural outlook, while addressing a joint session of the Ethiopian Parliament.

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

The Andhra Pradesh government on Wednesday presented a Rs 2.5 crore cash reward to woman cricketer Shree Charani for her outstanding performance at the ICC Women’s World Cup, along with a house plot and assurance of a Group-I government job.

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”

Telangana BJP chief N Ramchander Rao called the involvement of Hyderabad-born Sajid Akram in the Bondi Beach mass shooting in Australia an “insult” and a national security concern, urging local police to investigate his migration and connections abroad

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

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

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 

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

Former champions Kolkata Knight Riders made a strong impact at the IPL 2026 mini-auction, signing Cameron Green, Matheesha Pathirana and Mustafizur Rahman, while also strengthening their squad with overseas depth and emerging Indian talent.

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

ICRISAT’s climate-resilient pigeonpea hybrids have performed well in high-altitude trials in Kashmir, demonstrating cold tolerance and stable flowering. The breakthrough could boost food security, diversify farm incomes, and promote climate-resilient agriculture in regions previously unsuitable for pigeonpea cultivation.

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

A 36-hour special drive across Karnataka prisons led to the seizure of mobile phones, SIM cards, knives, and ganja, officials said. Authorities vowed to continue such operations to curb illegal activities within correctional facilities, DGP Alok Kumar added.

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.

The rupee showed early volatility on Wednesday as easing Brent crude support was offset by persistent FII selling and uncertainty over India-US trade talks. The domestic unit recovered partially, while Sensex and Nifty rose on early session buying.

The National Security Guard carried out a mock security exercise at Hyderabad’s Birla Temple on Tuesday night to test threat response, evacuation, and neutralisation procedures, enhancing preparedness at high-footfall religious locations in coordination with local police.

Two people were killed and another seriously injured when a speeding car rammed into a roadside water vendor’s shed in Durganagar, Hyderabad. Police have taken the driver into custody, citing rash and negligent driving as the cause.

Sensex and Nifty rose in early trade on Wednesday, supported by value buying and positive Asian cues. Domestic investors provided support despite heavy FII outflows. Brent crude gained, while select Sensex stocks led gains, and ICICI Bank, HDFC lagged.

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