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External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar arrived in Dhaka to attend the funeral of former Bangladesh Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, who died at 80. She will be laid to rest with state honours beside her husband Ziaur Rahman

The National Medical Commission has directed all government and private medical colleges to secure campuses against stray dogs within eight weeks, following Supreme Court instructions, and mandated round-the-clock availability of anti-rabies vaccines and immunoglobulins.

Thailand released 18 Cambodian prisoners of war after five months, fulfilling a ceasefire agreement to end border clashes. The repatriation aims to build goodwill, stabilize relations, and normalize ties following deadly combat and diplomatic negotiations involving Malaysia and the US

The Union Health Ministry has banned Nimesulide oral formulations exceeding 100 mg following ICMR warnings of liver and kidney risks. The ban also aims to protect India’s vultures from fatal exposure through veterinary use.

A 25-year-old woman was allegedly gang-raped in a moving van and thrown onto a road in Faridabad, sustaining serious head injuries. Police arrested two suspects from UP and MP after they lured the victim with a lift on Monday night

Delhi’s Army Hospital successfully performed India’s first 3D flex aqueous angiography with iStent, combining advanced imaging and minimally invasive glaucoma surgery. The breakthrough offers real-time visualisation of eye fluid pathways, enhancing precision, outcomes, and India’s position in global ophthalmic care

A 34-year-old man allegedly died by suicide in Karimnagar district after falling into debt linked to online betting. Police said mounting financial pressure drove him to take the extreme step. A case has been registered.

Farmers across Telangana braved freezing nights and long queues for urea during the rabi season, exposing a widening gap between ground realities and government assurances, even as the Congress government maintained that adequate fertiliser stocks were available.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao condemned racism as a crime against humanity, reacting to the killing of Tripura MBA student Angel Chakma in Dehradun, and urged the Centre to enforce strict laws with zero tolerance for racist crimes.

After BRS MLA Kotha Prabhakar Reddy raised the issue of urea shortage in the Assembly, Agriculture Minister Thummala Nageshwara Rao assured the supply of 10,000 metric tonnes of urea to Dubbak constituency.

The Telangana Anti-Corruption Bureau registered 199 cases and arrested 273 persons in 2025 as part of its intensified anti-graft drive. The Bureau seized over Rs 57 lakh and detected disproportionate assets worth more than Rs 96 crore.

BJP criticized West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee for allegedly threatening Union Home Minister Amit Shah during his Kolkata visit, calling her rule “tanasahi.” Party leaders also accused TMC of past attacks on BJP activists and undermining democracy in the state

Three convicted prisoners escaped from Hazaribagh’s Loknayak Jayaprakash Narayan Central Jail, triggering a massive manhunt. Despite high-security measures, authorities are searching the jail and surrounding areas, alerting neighboring districts, and investigating possible lapses in one of Jharkhand’s most secure prisons

Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi participated in Bargarh’s Dhanu Jatra, presenting 123 development projects worth Rs 1,362 crore at King Kansa’s symbolic court. He announced new projects, lauded women and farmers’ schemes, and emphasized the festival’s cultural and economic significance

New Year’s Eve celebrations across India may be disrupted as thousands of gig workers associated with major delivery and e-commerce platforms plan a nationwide strike on Wednesday. Unions warn of delays and cancellations amid demands for fair pay and labour protections.

A Shiv Ling near Draksharamam temple in BR Ambedkar Konaseema district was allegedly vandalised. Police apprehended a suspect, registered a case, and launched an investigation. Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu has ordered strict action and monitoring of the probe

Yash-starrer 'Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown Ups' unveils Nayanthara as Ganga in a new poster. The high-octane action film, releasing March 19, also stars Kiara Advani and Huma Qureshi, with shoots in Kannada and English and pan-Indian releases planned

In Andhra Pradesh’s Prakasam district, a man was charred to death after a Bolero carrying cashew collided with another vehicle on the Nandyal-Amaravati highway. Separate accidents in Telangana and Hyderabad injured bus passengers and a home guard, police said

Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty rebounded in early trade on Wednesday, snapping recent losing streaks amid sustained buying by domestic institutional investors. The recovery came despite weak global cues and continued selling by foreign investors, market data showed.

Kerala police arrested 25-year-old Roshidul Islam from Assam for allegedly spreading extremist content online and promoting religious hatred. He reportedly had international contacts and attempted to procure AK-47 rifles from Pakistan. Investigation is ongoing in Thrissur’s Kaipamangalam area

Sigachi Industries told the High Court it would pay only Rs 42 lakh as compensation to each of the 54 workers killed in the Pashamylaram blast, stating the remaining amount should come from the government, contradicting the Chief Minister’s Rs 1 crore ex gratia announcement.

An 80-year-old man in Telangana’s Jagtial district has built his own granite grave beside his wife’s, saying it reflects acceptance of life’s realities. Healthy and active, he visits the site daily, calling it a way to spare his children future burden

The Hyderabad Traffic Police have announced extensive traffic restrictions, diversions and safety measures for New Year celebrations on December 31 night. Curbs will be enforced around Tank Bund and other key areas, with strict action against drunken driving and traffic violations.

Zohran Mamdani will be sworn in as New York City mayor with two ceremonies marking the start of 2026: a private midnight oath in a historic subway station and a public celebration at City Hall featuring political allies, performances and a block party