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The personal security officer of the HYDRAA Commissioner allegedly attempted suicide by shooting himself with his service pistol at his Hayathnagar residence in Hyderabad. Police said the officer was depressed due to financial losses linked to betting and gaming apps.
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In Ghaziabad, a teenager allegedly shot dead Imran, convicted of murdering his uncle 18 years ago, at Muradnagar’s Olympic trisection. The teen surrendered, police launched an investigation, and local traders protested over security lapses in the area
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Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan is likely to visit the Kondagattu Anjaneyaswamy temple on January 3 to lay the foundation stone for a TTD guest house and a deeksha mandapam to improve facilities for devotees.
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Saudi Arabia has quietly expanded alcohol sales at its sole store, allowing non-Muslim foreigners with Premium Residency to purchase. The move reflects the kingdom’s cautious liberalisation, while general alcohol consumption remains banned and highly regulated under strict Sharia law
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A parliamentary panel urged India to strengthen IREL with targeted budgetary support to boost rare earth element exploration and mining. Recommendations include domestic supply strategies, international collaborations, and leveraging GSI projects to reduce import dependence for critical minerals
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More than two years after a bridge across Peddavagu was opened in Kumram Bheem Asifabad district, incomplete approach roads continue to inconvenience motorists from four mandals, especially during the monsoon, forcing risky access and unsafe travel conditions.
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Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan and wife Bushra Bibi were sentenced to 17 years in jail in the Toshakhana 2 corruption case. Khan urged nationwide protests, condemned the verdict as unfair, and called for legal and public action for justice
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Using 11 years of spectroscopic data from Kodaikanal Solar Observatory, Indian researchers mapped Sun’s magnetic activity across latitudes, revealing hemispheric asymmetries and sunspot correlations. The findings refine solar dynamo models, aid space-weather forecasting, and may support climate research
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The BCCI felicitated the Indian blind women’s cricket team after its unbeaten title-winning campaign in the inaugural Women’s T20 World Cup for the Blind, praising captain Deepika TC and assuring continued support for future international engagements.
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Security forces launched a search operation in Chore Motu, Udhampur, Jammu and Kashmir, after terrorists reportedly took food from a local house and fled into nearby forests. The area, linked to a recent encounter that killed a policeman, was cordoned off
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Andhra Pradesh conducted its Pulse Polio programme on Sunday, administering polio drops to over 54 lakh children under five at nearly 39,000 booths. Door-to-door and mobile teams will cover missed children to maintain India’s polio-free status
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Two workers were trapped after a mine wall collapsed on a coal-loading truck at a CCL opencast mine in Jharkhand’s Hazaribagh district late Saturday night. Rescue operations are underway, while one injured worker has been hospitalised and mining activities suspended
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Shooting has begun for 'Maa Vande,' a biopic on Prime Minister Narendra Modi starring Malayalam actor Unni Mukundan. Announced on Modi’s birthday, the film explores his personal and political journey and is directed by Kranthi Kumar CH under Silver Cast Creations
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BRS president K Chandrashekhar Rao is set to return to active political mobilisation at a joint party meeting in Hyderabad, with focus on irrigation, water rights and farmers’ issues, while launching a sharp offensive against the Congress government and targeting BJP’s role in Telangana
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ISRO’s LVM3 M6 mission, scheduled for December 24 from Sriharikota, will launch AST SpaceMobile’s BlueBird Block-2 satellite under a commercial agreement. The next-generation spacecraft aims to deliver direct-to-smartphone 4G and 5G broadband globally
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Several Jeffrey Epstein-related files, including an image showing Donald Trump, disappeared from a US Justice Department webpage shortly after release, fuelling transparency concerns. Lawmakers and survivors criticised gaps, delays and heavy redactions in the long-awaited document disclosures
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Snowfall in higher reaches and rain in the plains of Kashmir on Sunday marked the start of Chillai-Kalan, ending a prolonged dry spell. Gulmarg, Sonamarg and Sadhna Top received fresh snow, bringing relief to residents and boosting hopes for winter tourism
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A couple running a cloth shop in Bejjanki, Siddipet district, allegedly died by suicide due to family disputes and financial difficulties. Found unconscious at home on Sunday. Police await further details
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Actor Shraddha Kapoor said she would like to have coffee with Amitabh Bachchan after a light-hearted moment on Kaun Banega Crorepati. Responding on Instagram, she praised Bachchan’s hosting and recalled their debut collaboration in Teen Patti
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A deaf and mute woman’s delayed complaint of a 2009 sexual assault in Mumbai has exposed an alleged serial predator who targeted hearing- and speech-impaired women through drugging, rape, blackmail and extortion. Police say at least seven survivors have been identified so far
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Daily Horoscope: Your stars are bringing good tidings for you. Check out your astrological predictions for December 21, 2025. May the day bring you happiness
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi began Pariksha Pe Charcha in Guwahati by cruising the Brahmaputra, interacting with 25 Assam students aboard MV Charaidew 2. Heightened security, suspended ferries, and hopes of boosting river tourism marked his visit on Sunday morning today
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The Airport Authority of India warned of flight delays and operational changes as dense fog reduced visibility across north India. IMD issued orange alerts, while airlines advised passengers to check flight updates amid worsening weather and air pollution conditions
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Delhi’s air quality deteriorated sharply as dense smog and cold weather conditions pushed the AQI close to the severe category. Reduced wind speed and low temperatures trapped pollutants, raising health concerns and prompting advisories for vulnerable groups
