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BJP criticized West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee for allegedly threatening Union Home Minister Amit Shah during his Kolkata visit, calling her rule “tanasahi.” Party leaders also accused TMC of past attacks on BJP activists and undermining democracy in the state
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Three convicted prisoners escaped from Hazaribagh’s Loknayak Jayaprakash Narayan Central Jail, triggering a massive manhunt. Despite high-security measures, authorities are searching the jail and surrounding areas, alerting neighboring districts, and investigating possible lapses in one of Jharkhand’s most secure prisons
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Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi participated in Bargarh’s Dhanu Jatra, presenting 123 development projects worth Rs 1,362 crore at King Kansa’s symbolic court. He announced new projects, lauded women and farmers’ schemes, and emphasized the festival’s cultural and economic significance
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New Year’s Eve celebrations across India may be disrupted as thousands of gig workers associated with major delivery and e-commerce platforms plan a nationwide strike on Wednesday. Unions warn of delays and cancellations amid demands for fair pay and labour protections.
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A Shiv Ling near Draksharamam temple in BR Ambedkar Konaseema district was allegedly vandalised. Police apprehended a suspect, registered a case, and launched an investigation. Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu has ordered strict action and monitoring of the probe
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Yash-starrer 'Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown Ups' unveils Nayanthara as Ganga in a new poster. The high-octane action film, releasing March 19, also stars Kiara Advani and Huma Qureshi, with shoots in Kannada and English and pan-Indian releases planned
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In Andhra Pradesh’s Prakasam district, a man was charred to death after a Bolero carrying cashew collided with another vehicle on the Nandyal-Amaravati highway. Separate accidents in Telangana and Hyderabad injured bus passengers and a home guard, police said
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Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty rebounded in early trade on Wednesday, snapping recent losing streaks amid sustained buying by domestic institutional investors. The recovery came despite weak global cues and continued selling by foreign investors, market data showed.
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Kerala police arrested 25-year-old Roshidul Islam from Assam for allegedly spreading extremist content online and promoting religious hatred. He reportedly had international contacts and attempted to procure AK-47 rifles from Pakistan. Investigation is ongoing in Thrissur’s Kaipamangalam area
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Sigachi Industries told the High Court it would pay only Rs 42 lakh as compensation to each of the 54 workers killed in the Pashamylaram blast, stating the remaining amount should come from the government, contradicting the Chief Minister’s Rs 1 crore ex gratia announcement.
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An 80-year-old man in Telangana’s Jagtial district has built his own granite grave beside his wife’s, saying it reflects acceptance of life’s realities. Healthy and active, he visits the site daily, calling it a way to spare his children future burden
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The Hyderabad Traffic Police have announced extensive traffic restrictions, diversions and safety measures for New Year celebrations on December 31 night. Curbs will be enforced around Tank Bund and other key areas, with strict action against drunken driving and traffic violations.
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Zohran Mamdani will be sworn in as New York City mayor with two ceremonies marking the start of 2026: a private midnight oath in a historic subway station and a public celebration at City Hall featuring political allies, performances and a block party
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Residents in Indore allege eight deaths from vomiting and diarrhoea due to contaminated water, while authorities confirm three. The Madhya Pradesh government announced compensation, suspended officials, ordered a probe, and cited pipeline leakage as cause opposition accusations of concealment persist
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An NIA court in Guwahati sentenced Md Kamruj Zaman to life imprisonment for raising a Hizb-ul-Mujahideen module in Assam during 2017-18. He recruited members for terror activities; sentences run concurrently with fines, while co-accused earlier pleaded guilty, officials said Wednesday
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The rupee declined 15 paise to 89.90 against the US dollar in early trade on Wednesday, pressured by continued foreign fund outflows and subdued equity markets. Forex traders said sustained FPI selling and trade uncertainties are weighing on the local currency.
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The CIA reportedly carried out a drone strike on a Venezuelan docking area used by drug cartels, marking the first US strike on Venezuelan soil since September. The move signals escalation against President Nicolás Maduro amid ongoing counter-narcotics operations
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A scuffle broke out among women farmers waiting for urea at a fertiliser centre in Khammam district as long queues formed amid cold weather. Similar scenes were reported from parts of Warangal, even as officials claimed adequate urea stocks were available.
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Lokayukta arrested a Special Public Prosecutor in Kalaburagi for allegedly demanding and accepting bribes to argue better in an SC/ST atrocities case. The advocate was caught red-handed receiving Rs 25,000 after earlier payments, following a complaint from a Telangana resident
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The Hyderabad Cyber Crime Police have issued a public advisory detailing why bank accounts are frozen in cybercrime cases and how citizens can avoid legal trouble. The police warned against ‘money mule’ scams and urged prompt reporting of suspicious requests.
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A 14-year-old Class 9 student was found dead at her home in Beed district’s Tambwa village. Police are probing the December 28 incident, with the cause unknown, after completing formalities and sending the body for post-mortem as investigation continues officially
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Ahead of New Year celebrations, the Hyderabad Police have announced strict enforcement against drunken driving, with special checks at 120 locations across the city. The drive will continue through the first week of January, officials said.
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Indonesia raised Mount Bur Ni Telong’s alert to second highest after increased earthquakes in Aceh’s Bener Meriah. Authorities warn of possible eruptions and toxic gases, urge evacuation zones, as flood-hit communities face added risks amid seismic unrest and heavy rains
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A truck carrying iron rod turned on its side while negotiating a turn at Lakdikapul on Wednesday morning. Police moved it to a side to ensure flow of traffic
