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The Federation of All India Farmer Associations has urged the Centre to roll back higher excise duties on tobacco products, warning that steep taxes could hurt farmers, trigger smuggling and undermine revenue neutrality promised under GST reforms.

Veteran lyricist Javed Akhtar said a viral video claiming he “turned to God” is AI-generated and fake. He warned of legal action, saying such content harms reputation, and may approach cyber police against those responsible and sharing it

Police registered an FIR against BJP MLA Janardhana Reddy and 10 others after violent clashes over banner installation ahead of a Valmiki statue unveiling in Ballari. One person was killed, several injured, and security was intensified as investigations continue

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A lottery vendor died from injuries after being hit by a car allegedly driven by serial actor Siddharth Prabhu in Kottayam. The accident occurred on Christmas Eve; police said the actor was speeding and intoxicated. Charges will be altered following the victim’s death

Several engineering students were injured when a college bus overturned and fell into a roadside ditch in Mondikunta forest area of Kothagudem while travelling from Manugur to Paloncha. One student suffered a fractured hand; police are investigating the incident today

Zohran Kwame Mamdani was sworn in as New York City’s mayor on New Year’s Day, pledging expansive socialist governance. While supporters hail a historic shift, critics warn of deep divisions, fiscal risks and resistance to his radical policy agenda.

The rupee traded range-bound on Friday, appreciating six paise to 89.92 against the US dollar amid thin liquidity and RBI intervention. Forex traders expect USD/INR to remain in a narrow band despite foreign fund outflows.

Australian opener Usman Khawaja announced his retirement from international cricket after the fifth Ashes Test at the SCG, using the moment to reflect on his career and openly criticise racial stereotyping and criticism he faced as a Pakistan-born Muslim player

Police in Bhadohi registered an FIR after a 20-year-old woman accused her husband and in-laws of concealing his prior marriage and subjecting her to prolonged physical and mental abuse. The accused family has absconded; investigation is ongoing

Indian equities opened higher on Friday as Sensex and Nifty gained in early trade, led by Reliance Industries and domestic institutional buying, despite continued foreign investor selling, firm Asian markets, and a modest rise in global crude oil prices benchmark

BRS has submiited an adjournment motion in Assembly seeking an immediate discussion on urea shortage in the state

A couple was killed in a road accident in Malakpet area after an RTC bus hit their motorcycle, while police in Hussaini Alam locality seized a country mae weapon in a different incident

Hindu spiritual leader Jagadguru Rambhadracharya criticised Shah Rukh Khan over KKR signing Bangladeshi pacer Mustafizur Rahman for IPL 2026, citing attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh and urging the Indian government to take a firm stand.

Laboratory tests have confirmed that contaminated drinking water caused the diarrhoea outbreak in Indore, killing four and affecting over 1,400 people. Officials traced the contamination to a leaking pipeline in Bhagirathpura, prompting inspections, advisories to boil water, and plans for a state-wide preventive SOP

A clash between followers of MLA Gali Janardhan Reddy and another MLA Bharath Reddy led to the death of a Congress worker in Ballari town of Karnataka

India lost 166 tigers in 2025, with Madhya Pradesh reporting 55 deaths, largely due to territorial conflicts and space constraints. Experts highlight natural causes, cub mortality, and limited forest corridors as key factors behind rising fatalities

Intelligence agencies have warned that Bangladesh-based terror outfits HuJI and Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh are increasingly using proxy groups and aliases to operate in India, aiming to create deniability and expand recruitment across multiple States

Australia named an unchanged squad for the final Ashes Test at the SCG starting January 4. Usman Khawaja is set to play amid retirement rumours, while Beau Webster could replace Cameron Green as Australia aim to finish the series strongly

Securities and Exchange Board of India has barred 26 individuals from the securities market for manipulating DU Digital Global shares on the SME platform, ordering disgorgement of Rs 98.78 lakh and imposing penalties of Rs 1.85 crore over an artificial price surge

Ravichandran Ashwin has raised doubts about the survival of ODI cricket beyond the 2027 World Cup, citing the rise of T20 leagues and ICC’s frequent tournaments. He suggested limiting ODIs to the World Cup every four years to keep relevance

The National Sports Governance Act has partially come into effect, paving the way for the National Sports Board and Tribunal. The phased rollout introduces reforms in sports federations, elections, and athlete representation, with full implementation set for January 2026

Australia named an unchanged squad for the final Ashes Test at the SCG starting January 4. Usman Khawaja is set to play amid retirement rumours, while Beau Webster could replace Cameron Green as Australia look to finish the series strongly

Rishabh Pant’s ODI future looks uncertain ahead of the New Zealand series starting January 11 in Vadodara. With KL Rahul established, Ishan Kishan and Dhruv Jurel in contention, selectors face a tough call on Pant’s place in the squad