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Spain has recorded the first known case of human-to-human transmission of mpox clade 1b outside Africa. The infection was confirmed in a vaccinated patient with no travel history, raising fresh public health concerns.
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Telugu star Allu Arjun has lauded Ranveer Singh-starrer Dhurandhar, calling it a brilliantly made film with strong performances, top-notch technical aspects and music, and praised director Aditya Dhar for his filmmaking.
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Megastar Chiranjeevi extended a heartfelt birthday greeting to Venkatesh, recalling moments from their upcoming film Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu. The Anil Ravipudi directorial marks their first on-screen collaboration and is slated for Sankranti 2026 release.
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The movement of a migrant tiger near coal mines in Mancherial district has kept forest and SCCL officials on high alert. Extensive safety measures, including CCTV camera traps and joint patrols, have been put in place to protect both miners and the animal.
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A newly elected gram panchayat ward member has been accused of killing her husband in Mominpet, Vikarabad district. Police say the man was strangled at home on Friday night, and the woman has been taken into custody.
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Speaking at the Air Force Academy’s graduation parade, CDS General Anil Chauhan said Operation Sindoor continues. Highlighting India’s robust institutions, joint operations, Atma Nirbharta, and innovation, he urged new officers to prepare for the evolving, technology-driven future of warfare
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Filmmaker Aditya Dhar has confirmed that Dhurandhar Part 2 is in the works after Hrithik Roshan shared a second glowing review of the film, praising its storytelling and performances and calling it memorable cinema.
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Daily Horoscope: Your stars are bringing good tidings for you. Check out your astrological predictions for December 13, 2025. May the day bring you happiness
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The CBI is preparing to question Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam chief Vijay in connection with the Karur stampede that killed 41 people during a campaign event. The probe, ordered by the Supreme Court, is examining crowd management and safety lapses.
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A sarpanch candidate suffered a heart attack at Jangarai village in Medak district on Friday night, a day before polling. The BRS-supported candidate was shifted to a Hyderabad hospital, where his condition is reported to be critical.
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Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will attend a friendly football match featuring Lionel Messi during the GOAT India Tour event at Hyderabad’s RGI Cricket Stadium. The event will include a short exhibition match and tight security arrangements.
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Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam has limited party president Vijay’s Erode campaign on December 18 to two hours, citing safety and regulatory compliance. The event will be held near Vijayamangalam toll plaza amid tightened crowd-control measures.
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A 13-year-old girl, Shifa Khan, is feared to have been kidnapped after she went missing from Falaknuma in Hyderabad. Police have registered a kidnapping case and appealed to the public for information to trace and rescue her.
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A thick layer of smog engulfed Delhi-NCR, pushing the city’s AQI to 387 in the ‘very poor’ category. Several areas recorded ‘severe’ pollution levels, prompting health advisories and warnings of heightened risks for vulnerable groups.
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US President Donald Trump said Thai and Cambodian leaders have agreed to renew a ceasefire after days of deadly border clashes. The truce revives a peace accord brokered earlier this year with support from Malaysia, amid lingering tensions between the two neighbours.
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Filmmaker SS Rajamouli has praised Ashish Chanchlani’s series Ekaki, calling it promising and lauding its genre shift from horror to sci-fi. Chanchlani said Rajamouli’s appreciation was his biggest achievement.
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Democratic lawmakers in the US House have introduced a resolution to terminate President Donald Trump’s national emergency that imposed tariffs of up to 50 per cent on Indian imports, calling the move illegal and harmful to jobs, consumers and US-India ties.
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Twenty US states have sued the Trump administration over a $100,000 fee on new H-1B visa petitions, calling it illegal and harmful to public services. The states say the move worsens labour shortages in education and healthcare.
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A minor boy died after allegedly being assaulted by his stepfather at Bandlaguda in Hyderabad. The child suffered severe injuries after being beaten and thrown to the ground and later succumbed during treatment. Police have registered a case.
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An Australian skydiver survived a dramatic mid-air mishap after his reserve parachute snagged on a plane’s tail at 15,000 ft, leaving him dangling mid-air. He cut himself free using a hook knife, deployed his main chute and landed safely, investigators said
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MRNH surgeons successfully treated a 53-year-old man diagnosed with a rare combination of gallbladder cancer, bile duct abnormalities and liver cirrhosis. A high-risk surgery involving bile duct excision and reconstruction was performed, with hospital leaders praising the team’s effort
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GHMC will continue accepting objections and suggestions on ward delimitation even during the weekend, with help desks operating at the head office, Circle offices and 27 ULBs. A total of 280 representations were received on the second day
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Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan’s Atmakuri Rama Rao School held its Annual Sports Day themed ‘Synchrony’, featuring a march past, torch lighting, Fit India drills, and athletic events. Distinguished guests attended, and achievers at various levels were felicitated
