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Amid Maharashtra civic polls, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi called vote tampering “anti-national” as allegations surfaced that marker pen ink could be removed easily. The State Election Commission launched a probe and will revert to traditional ink for future elections

A leopardess carcass was found in Madhya Pradesh’s Kanha Tiger Reserve, likely killed by a tiger, forest officials said. Evidence such as bite marks, pug marks, and drag marks indicated a big cat attack; the carcass was disposed of per protocol 

Jharkhand Health Department issued an advisory to strengthen surveillance and preparedness against Nipah virus after two cases were reported in neighbouring West Bengal. Though no cases exist in Jharkhand, authorities urged vigilance, isolation readiness and public awareness due to high infection risk

Australia said social media platforms have removed or restricted 4.7 million child accounts since banning under-16s in December, marking early success of the landmark law. Officials said enforcement is working, encouraging other countries to consider similar child safety measures

The Supreme Court dismissed Allahabad High Court judge Yashwant Varma’s plea challenging the Lok Sabha Speaker’s decision to admit a removal motion and the parliamentary probe into corruption charges, clearing the way for impeachment proceedings to continue

A couple from Luxettipet on a pilgrimage to Sabarimala was killed in a hit-and-run accident while crossing a road in Kanyakumari on Thursday evening. The incident occurred as they were returning from the Ayyappa temple.

As counting began for Maharashtra’s 29 municipal corporations, Shiv Sena leaders expressed confidence in a strong Mahayuti performance, citing consistent electoral outcomes and development work, even as controversies emerged over voting ink and phased counting delays

Infosys shares jumped over 5 per cent after the IT major raised its FY26 revenue growth guidance to 3–3.5 per cent. Despite a decline in quarterly net profit, strong AI momentum and improved outlook boosted investor sentiment

DP Legends clinched the Dadpally Premier League invitation cricket tournament with a six-wicket win over DP Kings in the final. The tournament was organised by Sports Village of Hyderabad and the Sanaya Group of Companies.

Iskcon Mayapur authorities warned devotees and tourists against fake websites offering fraudulent accommodation bookings. An FIR has been filed after several visitors were cheated through convincing online portals, prompting appeals to use only the official booking website

Hollywood star Sharon Stone introduced a new puppy as the latest member of her family, sharing photos from the Astra Film Awards. The actress also highlighted her upcoming role in action thriller sequel 'Nobody 2.'

UP Warriorz registered their first win of WPL 2026 with a disciplined bowling effort and a composed chase against Mumbai Indians. Harleen Deol starred with a fluent 64 as the Warriorz reached the target with 11 balls to spare.

Former minister Jogu Ramanna accused Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy of prioritising elections over farmers’ issues and failing to strengthen irrigation. Ramanna and BRS cadres were detained after announcing plans to stall the CM’s tour amid municipal polls.

Amitabh Bachchan reflected on learning, ageing and fast-changing work culture, noting regret over missed learning, rapid innovation, and the value of outsourcing to experts. He said modern tools like ChatGPT now make problem-solving quicker and easier than ever before today

Forest officials arrested three persons for poaching a spotted deer using an electrified fence in Penchikalpet mandal on Thursday. Two more accused are absconding. The arrested men confessed to selling deer meat and were remanded to judicial custody.

Clashes erupted between supporters of Shiv Sena nominee Meenakshi Shinde and rebel candidate Bhushan Bhoir during civic polls in Thane’s Manpada area. Police intervened after ballot box vandalism attempts; the situation is now under control

Hyderabad Police arrested a suspect in connection with the vandalism at Puranapul Darwaza Maisamma Temple late Thursday night. The accused allegedly damaged a flexi banner and a POP idol and was nabbed within 24 hours by the Kamatipura police.

Two migrant workers suffered serious burn injuries after receiving an electric shock while flying kites using banned Chinese manja in Zaheerabad on Thursday. The manja touched overhead power lines, leaving one of the victims in critical condition.

NITI Aayog has identified Telangana’s TS-iPASS as India’s only industrial clearance system matching global best practices, recommending its features for a national MSME portal and highlighting its role in attracting investments and jobs.

The Telugu states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana celebrated Makar Sankranti with grandeur, rural traditions and family reunions. Kite flying, cockfights and rural sports added to the celebrations, with lakhs travelling home from Hyderabad.

The 58th Senior National Kho Kho Championship concluded in Kazipet, Telangana, with Railways (Men) and Maharashtra (Women) retaining their titles. Maharashtra edged Odisha 23-22 in the women’s final, while Railways defeated Maharashtra 26-21 in the men’s final.

India’s women’s futsal team suffered a 1-3 defeat to Bangladesh in their second match of the SAFF Women’s Futsal Championship 2026 in Bangkok. Bangladesh captain Sabina Khatun scored twice, while Sumaya Matsushima added a third to seal the win.

Australia’s Mitchell Starc and South Africa’s Laura Wolvaardt have been named ICC Players of the Month for December after standout performances in the Ashes and Ireland series. Starc took 16 wickets and scored crucial runs, including a match-winning 77 in Brisbane, while Wolvaardt struck three centuries across ODIs and T20Is, amassing nearly 400 runs.

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu announced that blockchain and QR code-based land surveys will be completed by 2027 to permanently end record tampering and land disputes. He highlighted the Public-Private-People Partnership (P4) programme, which has already adopted 10 lakh families.