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Two children were killed and 16 injured when a mortar shell exploded inside a seminary in North Waziristan, Pakistan. Students had found the shell outside the Madrassah Shams-ul-Quran, mistaking it for a toy. Authorities are investigating

A FundsIndia report shows gold delivered 15% annualised returns over 20 years, beating Indian equities, real estate and debt. Mid- and small-cap indices outperformed large caps, while analysts cited safe-haven demand and central bank buying as key drivers of gold’s strong performance.

Casting directors Bernard Telsey and Tiffany Little Canfield shaped the “Wicked” films, filling hundreds of roles worldwide. With the Oscars introducing a casting award, the profession gains recognition for its crucial yet often invisible role in film, TV, and theatre

Anupama Parameswaran’s upcoming film Lockdown has been postponed yet again, with Lyca Productions citing “unforeseen circumstances.” This marks the second delay in two weeks, after earlier rescheduling due to heavy rains in Tamil Nadu. A new release date will be announced soon.

Heavy fighting resumed along the Thailand-Cambodia border, killing three Thai civilians and nine soldiers, with Cambodian casualties reported. Airstrikes, artillery, and rockets were used near Preah Vihear temple, displacing thousands. International concern grows as Trump seeks ceasefire negotiations

Sensex and Nifty recovered from early losses in late morning trade, led by banking and auto stocks. Kotak Mahindra, HDFC Bank, and Reliance gained, while FIIs sold equities. US Fed rate cut had limited impact on Indian markets

Three men were found dead under mysterious circumstances at a farmhouse in Korba, Chhattisgarh, allegedly during an occult ritual promising to multiply money. Four suspects, including a tantrik, have been detained, and police investigations are ongoing

Former YSRCP MLA Pinnelli Ramakrishna Reddy and his brother surrendered before a Palnadu court in connection with the alleged murder of two TDP workers. The Supreme Court had ordered their surrender, while YSRCP termed the FIR politically motivated.

Pallas's Gull, a rare migratory bird, has been sighted after nearly a decade at Udhwa Bird Sanctuary in Jharkhand, signaling positive biodiversity. Officials highlighted protection under the Wildlife Protection Act and ongoing conservation measures against threats

The US approved a US$686 million sale of advanced technology, support, and upgrades for Pakistan’s F-16 fighter jets, including Link-16, avionics, training, and refurbishment, aiming to modernize the fleet, enhance interoperability, and support counterterrorism and regional security objectives

IndiGo said it aims to operate more than 1,950 flights on Thursday as operations stabilise after last week’s massive disruptions. The airline has restored connectivity across all destinations and reported steady improvements in cancellations, on-time performance and daily flight volume since December 8.

The NIA has chargesheeted 11 individuals for looting 4,000 kg of explosives in Odisha's Rourkela district in May, linking them to Maoist conspiracy, UAPA, BNSS, Arms Act and Explosive Substances Act violations targeting government and security forces

Amid rising tensions over river sharing, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has accused Telangana of launching 42 unauthorised Krishna projects, marking a sharp shift from his earlier cooperative stance. Telangana calls the allegations politically driven and defends its drought-relief initiatives.

The Calcutta High Court upheld a life sentence for a man who had a consensual physical relationship with a 14-year-old minor, ruling it inexcusable. The court also directed compensation totaling Rs 3.8 lakh to the victim

Polling in 439 panchayats across erstwhile Adilabad district saw high turnout on Thursday despite severe cold conditions. Mancherial, Nirmal, Kumram Bheem Asifabad and Adilabad districts recorded over 75% voting, with officials reporting a peaceful first phase of elections

Satya Nadella announced Microsoft’s US$ 17.5 billion investment to expand India’s AI and cloud infrastructure, including a new sustainable data centre by 2026. He emphasized digital sovereignty, cybersecurity, talent skilling and India’s rising global developer influence during the company’s Bengaluru event

Trump and European leaders are intensifying talks on a Ukraine peace plan as Kyiv prepares new proposals amid pressure for compromise. Zelenskyy balances defense needs, election readiness and declining foreign military aid while navigating conflicting demands from Washington, Europe and Moscow

Sensex and Nifty opened higher on Thursday but reversed gains to trade lower amid weak Asian markets and continued FII selling. Domestic institutional investors supported equities while Brent crude inched higher and Wall Street remained buoyed by Fed rate cuts.

Telangana experienced its coldest morning of the year on Thursday, with several districts recording single-digit temperatures. Hyderabad Central University recorded 7.2°C, while Kumaram Bheem Asifabad was the coldest at 5.4°C. Cold wave conditions affected much of the state.

The Environment Ministry’s Expert Appraisal Committee has cleared Andhra Pradesh to prepare Terms of Reference for seven proposed water aerodromes, including Visakhapatnam. The state must obtain multiple NoCs, including from Defence, before seeking environmental clearance, with public hearings planned within a month

Following three days of parliamentary debate on 150 years of Vande Mataram, Congress claimed Prime Minister Modi and his team were “bruised and exposed for their lies.” Congress leader Jairam Ramesh said BJP leaders distorted history and ignored authoritative works on the national song.

Priyanka Chopra made a whirlwind 12-hour visit to Mumbai to shoot for 'The Great Indian Kapil Show' season 4, sharing behind-the-scenes moments online before returning to New York. She now continues filming SSMB29 and prepping for upcoming projects including 'Krrish 4' and 'The Bluff'

Uttar Pradesh STF arrested Afsar Ahmed, a close aide of slain gangster-politician Atique Ahmed, for facilitating a jail meeting that allegedly planned Umesh Pal’s murder. Wanted in a Bareilly case with a Rs 50,000 reward, he was captured in Delhi and sent to jail

A Nepali gang reportedly stole a significant amount of cash, gold ornaments, and other valuables from a businessman’s house in Malakpet on Wednesday night. Police and Task Force teams are investigating the incident. Further details are awaited.