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Japan’s H3 rocket failed to deploy the Michibiki 5 navigation satellite into its planned orbit, marking the second failure for the new flagship rocket. JAXA is investigating, with implications for Japan’s independent geolocation and commercial space ambitions

Indian Hotels Company Ltd (IHCL) will debut the Taj brand in Egypt with a 300-key Taj Cairo at Opera Square, featuring dining, wellness, and event facilities. The project, in partnership with state-owned EGOTH, aligns with IHCL’s global expansion strategy

Deccan Gold Mines Ltd has begun pre-commissioning trials at its Altyn Tor Gold Project in Kyrgyzstan, processing 20,000–30,000 tonnes of ore. The trials aim to validate gold recovery methods ahead of full-scale production, strengthening India’s global mining footprint

“Drishyam 3,” starring Ajay Devgn as Vijay Salgaonkar, is set for theatrical release on October 2, 2026. Directed by Abhishek Pathak, the film continues the story of a father crafting an elaborate alibi to protect his family

Hyderabad recorded 6,923 residential property registrations worth Rs 4,904 crore in November 2025, marking a 25 per cent year-on-year rise, with strong demand for premium homes priced above Rs 1 crore, according to Knight Frank India.

Muhammad Motaleb Sikdar, Khulna Division head of Bangladesh’s NCP, was critically shot in the head by unidentified gunmen, days after the killing of youth leader Sharif Osman Hadi. He was hospitalized as authorities continue investigating political violence

A 20-year-old BTech student, Princy Kumari, was found dead in her hostel room at OP Jindal University, Raigarh. She allegedly died by suicide, leaving a note expressing regret over disappointing her parents. Police are investigating the case

Farmers observed a day-long bandh across Bela mandal in Adilabad district on Monday, demanding immediate procurement of soybean by the government. Protesters blocked traffic briefly on the inter-State highway, while shops remained shut in solidarity. The bandh passed off peacefully after police intervention.

Senior Principal Scientist at IICT, Dr Surya Prakash Singh, has been awarded the MRSI Medal for 2025 for his contributions to advanced functional materials and translational research, including innovations in solar cell technologies and bio-imaging dyes.

Experts caution Hyderabad residents against panicking over high AQI readings shown by car dashboards and private apps, saying official CPCB data remains reliable. They cite inaccurate low-cost sensors, confined cabin measurements and lack of regulation as reasons for misleading air quality readings.

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

Major crimes declined in the Rachakonda Police Commissionerate in 2025 due to preventive policing and surveillance, but kidnapping, molestation and POCSO cases rose sharply, according to the Annual Crime Report released by Police Commissioner G Sudheer Babu.

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

Three women farm labourers from Maharashtra were killed and 14 others injured when a speeding coal-laden lorry rammed into a stationary jeep at Indaram crossroads on the Mancherial–Hyderabad State Highway early Monday. Police have registered a case and launched an investigation.

NATO intelligence warns Russia may be developing an anti-satellite “zone-effect” weapon targeting Starlink satellites with orbiting pellets. Experts say it could cause uncontrollable space debris, endanger other satellites, and serve more as a psychological deterrent than a deployable system

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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

Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty opened higher on Monday, supported by foreign fund inflows, strong global cues and sustained domestic institutional buying, fuelling optimism of a year-end rally as IT and metal stocks led the gains.

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