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Kerala police registered 32 cases against individuals allegedly defaming the woman whose complaint led to Congress MLA Rahul Mamkoottathil being booked for sexual assault. The Cyber Operations Wing monitors online content, issuing notices and taking action under IT and criminal laws
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Influencer Orry called Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh a “timeless power couple,” revealing he gets jealous of Ranveer. The praise followed the couple recreating Orry’s viral hand-on-chest pose at a Goa wedding. Ranveer stars in “Dhurandhar,” releasing December 5.
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Kashmir experienced freezing temperatures, with Srinagar at −4°C and Pulwama at −5.6°C, accompanied by dense fog across the valley. Meteorologists forecast isolated light snowfall in higher reaches late Thursday night and again on December 8, while most areas remain dry
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Unidentified hackers targeted the Cyberabad and Rachakonda police websites, redirecting users to a betting portal and forcing authorities to take the sites offline. A Delhi-based cyber security team under NIC is fixing vulnerabilities. The breach follows the recent Telangana High Court website hack.
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The US has expanded social-media vetting for H-1B and H-4 visa applicants, requiring all profiles be public from December 15. The move tightens immigration scrutiny amid broader restrictions, including paused Green Card processing for 19 countries following a deadly shooting involving an Afghan national
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Andhra Pradesh allotted 480 acres in Visakhapatnam and Anakapalli to Adani Infra, a notified partner of Google’s Raiden Infotech, to build a 1 GW AI data centre. The ₹87,500-crore project will receive major state incentives and follow Google’s global data-centre standards
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Trump said Putin “would like to end the war” in Ukraine, citing a meeting between Putin and his allies Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff. He reiterated his claim the conflict would not have begun under his presidency as diplomatic tensions persist.
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Veteran producer and AVM Studios chief M Saravanan died in Chennai at 86 after prolonged health issues. A key figure in Tamil cinema, he produced landmark films, revived AVM with Rajinikanth’s Murattu Kaalai, nurtured stars like Kamal Haasan, and expanded the iconic studio
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President Droupadi Murmu greeted Navy personnel, veterans and families on Navy Day, praising their courage and vigilance in safeguarding India’s maritime borders. She highlighted the Navy’s role in defence, trade security, humanitarian missions and recalled its valour in the 1971 war
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Quarrying in Telangana’s Vikarabad district was halted for a month to protect a rare rock eagle owl nesting with five eggs. Forest officials and wildlife photographers coordinated swift action, with the quarry owner agreeing to pause operations until the hatchlings fly
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Sensex and Nifty opened lower but rebounded into positive territory after four days of losses, supported by value buying. Market sentiment remains cautious amid FII outflows, a weakening rupee, and upcoming RBI and Fed decisions, while key Asian markets traded mixed
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Delhi’s AQI improved from 335 to 299 on Thursday, moving into the ‘poor’ category. The IMD has predicted clear skies and a cold wave on Friday. Minimum temperature dipped to 5.6°C, with humidity at 92 per cent.
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A mild 4.1-magnitude earthquake struck Bangladesh on Thursday, with light tremors felt in Dhaka and nearby districts. No damage was reported. The shallow quake highlights the country’s high seismic risk following last month’s deadly 5.7-magnitude tremor
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The rupee hit a record low of 90.43 against the US dollar amid FII outflows, importer demand and limited RBI intervention. Markets await the MPC decision as trade tensions with the US persist and analysts warn of further depreciation toward 91
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PM Modi marked International Cheetah Day by highlighting Project Cheetah’s success in restoring ecological heritage, with cheetah numbers rising to 32 in India. He urged global wildlife enthusiasts to visit Kuno and Gandhi Sagar, praising public support and conservation efforts
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AP Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu met Gautam and Karan Adani to review ongoing infrastructure projects and discuss new investment opportunities, particularly in Amaravati. IT Minister Nara Lokesh said the meeting covered both project progress and future expansion plans.
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Prime Minister Modi will host President Putin in New Delhi for a summit focused on boosting defence, energy and trade ties amid strained India-US relations. The visit includes talks on Ukraine, minimizing sanctions impact, and signing multiple agreements to rebalance trade
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IndiGo operations remained disrupted for the third consecutive day in Hyderabad, with 55 flights cancelled or delayed. The airline cited winter schedules, tech glitches, congestion and revised crew-duty rules, and said schedule adjustments over 48 hours aim to restore stability.
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Kamareddy District Collector Ashish Sangwan suspended MPDO Lalitha Kumari and MPO Prabhakar for negligence during Panchayat poll duties in Yellareddy constituency. The officials allegedly failed to clarify nomination-record discrepancies and switched off their phones, prompting action under SEC directions.
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A Pakistani-born U.S. citizen, Luqmaan Khan, was arrested in Delaware after police found a converted handgun, high-capacity magazines, body armour and a notebook outlining attack plans on a police building. The FBI seized additional weapons. He’s charged federally with illegal machine-gun possession.
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The Karnataka High Court has refused to suspend former JD(S) MP Prajwal Revanna’s life sentence in a rape case, citing the gravity of offences, multiple pending cases and risk of witness tampering. His appeal will be heard on January 12, 2026.
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Ahan Shetty has wrapped up shooting Border 2, calling the war film a tribute to “real stories and real courage.” Sharing images from the sets, he thanked the armed forces, co-stars and crew. The film, based on the Kargil War, features a major ensemble cast.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked Navy Day by praising the Indian Navy’s courage, modernisation and role in protecting India’s maritime interests. A large-scale demonstration off Kerala showcased the Navy’s expanding capabilities, witnessed by President Droupadi Murmu.
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Washington is closely tracking the Modi–Putin summit in New Delhi, with US analysts examining the optics, defence and energy outcomes, and potential White House reaction. Experts say the response will depend on India’s public embrace of Putin and the deals concluded.