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A man-eater tiger responsible for killing four people in Maharashtra’s Chandrapur district was captured by Forest officials after protests by villagers. The tiger has been shifted to a transit treatment centre in Nagpur.
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Tom Holland has completed filming for Spider-Man: Brand New Day, directed by Destin Daniel Cretton. The film, starring Zendaya and others, is set for release on July 31, 2026.
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Indian Bank donated Rs 38 lakh to Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams for installing a security luggage scanner at the Alipiri check post, aimed at enhancing safety and security for pilgrims entering Tirumala.
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Teachers’ associations in Khammam urged the district administration to revoke the suspension of a ZPHS headmaster and termination of a KGBV special officer, saying the actions were unjustified and hurt teacher morale.
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A Pakistan accountability court sentenced former prime minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi to 17 years’ imprisonment each in the Toshakhana-II corruption case over alleged misuse of state gifts.
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Varun Dhawan says playing a soldier in Border 2 required intense physical training and mental discipline, especially while shooting at real locations. The war drama, inspired by Colonel Hoshiar Singh Dahiya, releases in January 2026.
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Ed Sheeran says a disciplined routine, including post-show massages and reformer pilates, has helped him stay healthy on tour, marking a major shift from the unhealthy lifestyle he followed in his early career.
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Sri Sri Ravi Shankar invoked Lord Krishna’s battlefield teachings on meditation at the UN, stressing the relevance of Dhyana Yoga in today’s conflict-ridden world during the observance of World Meditation Day.
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Telangana has accused Andhra Pradesh of unauthorised expansions of the Pothireddypadu Head Regulator, alleging excessive Krishna water drawals that threaten its share and aggravate the inter-State river dispute amid low reservoir levels.
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Actress Shraddha Kapoor shared an adorable moment with her pet after returning home from a 16-day break, posting a video on Instagram. She will next be seen in Stree 3 and biopic Eetha.
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Dense fog reduced visibility across Delhi as air pollution worsened, with the city’s AQI touching 384, close to the ‘severe’ category. Authorities warned of further deterioration and enforced stricter pollution-control measures.
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A nine-year-old girl who went missing from Attapur was traced by Hyderabad police after two days and reunited with her parents. She was earlier found wandering in Rajendranagar and kept in a shelter before being identified.
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The Delaware Supreme Court has restored Elon Musk’s $55 billion Tesla pay package, overturning a 2024 ruling that scrapped the compensation and reinforcing Musk’s control and influence over the electric vehicle maker.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address his first rally in West Bengal after the release of draft SIR rolls, amid concerns over voter exclusion, while inaugurating highway projects in Nadia district ahead of Assembly polls.
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Bangladesh will hold the funeral of youth leader Sharif Osman Hadi under heavy security on Saturday, a day after his death triggered widespread violence, vandalism and diplomatic concerns across the country.
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Eight elephants were killed and one injured after a herd was struck by the Sairang–New Delhi Rajdhani Express in Assam’s Hojai district, derailing five coaches and the engine. No passenger injuries were reported.
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Trump’s plan to slash US drug prices through global benchmarking and tariffs could reshape international pharmaceutical markets, including India’s generics-driven export sector, which relies heavily on the American market.
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Daily Horoscope: Your stars are bringing good tidings for you. Check out your astrological predictions for December 20, 2025. May the day bring you happiness
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Veer Chotrani and Suraj Chand advanced to the quarterfinals of the 80th CCI Western India Squash in Mumbai. Both top seeds won comfortably, as spectators witnessed high-quality squash marked by sharp movement, tactical awareness and resilience
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Travis Head’s unbeaten 142 and Alex Carey’s 52 not out powered Australia to 271/4 at stumps on Day 3 of the Ashes third Test in Adelaide, giving the hosts a commanding 356-run lead over England
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Bangladesh is witnessing fresh unrest following the death of youth leader Sharif Osman Hadi, who succumbed to gunshot wounds in Singapore. His body’s arrival in Dhaka sparked arson attacks, vandalism, and clashes across the capital and other cities. The interim government, led by Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus, has declared a day of mourning and vowed swift justice against the perpetrators.
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India defeated Sri Lanka by eight wickets in a rain-hit U19 Asia Cup semi-final in Dubai. Vihaan Malhotra and Aaron George scored unbeaten half-centuries to guide India into the final, where they will face Pakistan on Sunday
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India defeated South Africa by 30 runs in the fifth T20I at Ahmedabad to clinch the series 3-1. Hardik Pandya’s whirlwind fifty, Tilak Varma’s fluent 73 and Varun Chakravarthy’s four wickets powered the hosts to victory
