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Cybercrime police have cautioned citizens against using public Wi-Fi for banking and sensitive activities. Officials warned that both secured and unsecured networks pose risks, advising users to disable automatic connectivity and Bluetooth to prevent data theft and online fraud.
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Hyderabad police arrested five people for allegedly selling and supplying drugs in the city. Hashish oil, ganja and other property worth Rs 70 lakh were seized. Police said the drugs were sourced from Odisha and sold locally.
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A hospital employee in Gorakhpur has been booked for allegedly sexually assaulting a woman during an ultrasound test at a district women’s hospital. The victim claimed her complaints were ignored internally, prompting police action and a departmental inquiry
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Thailand said it will continue military action until its people are safe, rejecting claims that recent casualties were accidental. Cambodia accused Thai forces of attacking civilians as fighting along the border intensified, despite earlier ceasefire agreements.
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A mega job fair will be organised in Hyderabad on December 16 at Masab Tank, offering employment opportunities across sectors including pharma, healthcare, IT, education and banking. SSC-qualified candidates can attend free on-spot interviews
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Chaos erupted at Kolkata’s Salt Lake Stadium after fans failed to get a clear glimpse of football icon Lionel Messi during a ticketed event. Police resorted to baton charge as protests escalated, prompting Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to order a high-level inquiry and issue an apology
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A fire broke out in a 12-storey market and residential building in Dhaka early Saturday. Firefighters rescued at least 42 people, and no casualties were reported. Authorities are investigating the cause of the blaze.
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More than 1,000 people have died after floods and landslides hit Indonesia’s Sumatra Island. Authorities continue rescue and recovery efforts as experts warn that climate change and weak planning are increasing disaster risks.
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The last rites of veteran Congress leader and former Union minister Shivraj Patil were performed with full state honours in Latur on Saturday. Leaders across parties attended the funeral, held as per Lingayat traditions, honouring his decades-long public service
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Police in Noida have booked 28 villagers for unauthorised construction on land notified for the second phase of the Noida International Airport at Jewar. Officials said the activity violated acquisition norms despite repeated administrative warnings
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Lionel Messi’s much-anticipated Kolkata appearance descended into chaos after crowd surges cut short his lap of honour at Salt Lake Stadium. Angry fans vandalised seats and banners, raising concerns over crowd management during the football icon’s India tour.
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The Andhra Pradesh government has announced that the Godavari Pushkarams will commence on June 26, 2027, and continue for 12 days till July 7. The dates were finalised based on the opinion of a TTD priest.
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BRS MLA T. Harish Rao slammed Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy and Rahul Gandhi over repeated food poisoning incidents in government schools, alleging negligence and poor food quality, after visiting affected students undergoing treatment in Hyderabad.
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An IndiGo flight from Bhubaneswar suffered a tail strike while landing at Ranchi airport with about 70 passengers on board. All passengers were safe, but the aircraft was grounded and its return flight cancelled.
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BRS Working President K.T. Rama Rao unveiled a QR code-embedded handloom shawl in Hyderabad, showcasing Telangana’s heritage and development. Woven by Sircilla weaver Nalla Vijay Kumar, the shawl blends tradition with digital innovation.
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IIT Hyderabad will host the 58th Inter-IIT Sports Meet 2025 at its Kandi campus in Sangareddy from December 14. Over 4,500 students, faculty and staff from 23 IITs will participate in multiple sporting events.
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A sarpanch aspirant was attacked by unidentified persons after chilli powder was hurled into his eyes on the outskirts of Molangur village in Karimnagar district. Police have registered a case and launched an investigation.
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Chaos broke out at Kolkata’s Salt Lake Stadium after fans protested over not getting a clear glimpse of Lionel Messi despite buying expensive tickets. Angry spectators damaged property and hurled objects as police struggled to contain the unrest.
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Actors Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal have supported a ban on social media for children in India, citing Australia’s move. They stressed the need to protect kids until they can distinguish right from wrong, while also advocating parental monitoring.
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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.
