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Israel confirmed that remains returned by Hamas from Gaza do not match any of the hostages killed during the 2023 attack. With two hostages still in Gaza, both sides near completing the first phase of the US-brokered ceasefire

Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia told Lok Sabha that the Sanchar Saathi app cannot enable snooping and exists solely to protect users. Amid criticism of mandatory pre-installation on all smartphones, he said the app empowers citizens and can be deleted if unwanted

Opposition leaders met in Parliament to coordinate their Winter Session strategy, highlighting unity on demanding a discussion on electoral reforms, including SIR. With TMC absent again, parties also protested outside Parliament against new labour codes, calling them anti-worker and seeking their withdrawal

Four passengers had a narrow escape after their car suddenly caught fire near Makta Madaram gate in Ranga Reddy district on Wednesday morning. The vehicle was completely gutted within minutes. Locals said a suspected short circuit may have triggered the blaze.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio praised President Donald Trump for brokering multiple peace deals, including what he called “very dangerous” ones like India–Pakistan, asserting Trump deserves major credit for reshaping US foreign policy. India, however, continues to deny any third-party mediation

A major technical glitch affecting multiple IndiGo aircraft and other airlines caused chaos at Hyderabad’s RGIA from Tuesday night, leading to 33 flight cancellations. Nearly 1,000 passengers were stranded overnight, with disrupted schedules and missed international connections

The FBI has offered a US$50,000 reward for information on Indian national Nazeer Hameed, wanted for the 2017 New Jersey murders of Sasikala Narra and her son. US authorities urge India to extradite him after DNA evidence allegedly linked him to the crime 

IMDb’s 2025 rankings place *Saiyaara* leads Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda as the year’s most popular Indian stars, while director Mohit Suri tops the inaugural directors list. The platform highlights a growing fan focus on filmmakers amid rising global engagement with Indian cinema

Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy ordered immediate action to curb stray dog attacks after Premchand, a speech-impaired boy, was seriously injured in Hayatnagar. He instructed officials to ensure top medical care, extend full support to the family, and intensify stray control measures.

Senior Congress leader K Muraleedharan signalled that strong action is imminent against suspended Palakkad MLA Rahul Mamkootathil after new sexual-assault allegations emerged. With multiple complaints and police cases pending, Muraleedharan said the party must protect its image and that Mamkootathil’s political future is effectively over

BRS MLC Madhusudana Chary and MLA Marri Rajshekhar Reddy led a large protest in the Moulali Industrial Area demanding withdrawal of the HILLT policy. The party termed the policy anti-industry and accused the Congress government of targeting industrialists and driving away investments.

Lok Sabha conducted an undisrupted Question Hour for the first time this Winter Session after resolving a standoff over the opposition’s demand for a discussion on the SIR exercise. Members agreed to upcoming debates on *Vande Mataram*’s 150th anniversary and election reforms

Two Delhi colleges—Ramjas and Deshbandhu—received bomb threat emails early Wednesday, triggering swift responses from police and bomb disposal teams. Campuses were cordoned off and thoroughly inspected, but no suspicious items were found as verification and security checks continue

A system outage disrupted check-in operations at multiple airports on Wednesday, delaying several flights. IndiGo, SpiceJet, Akasa Air and Air India Express were among the affected airlines. Airports switched to manual check-ins as Microsoft Windows reportedly faced a major global service outage.

Dr Salvador Plasencia, who admitted to illegally selling ketamine to Matthew Perry before the actor’s fatal overdose, faces sentencing in Los Angeles. Prosecutors seek three years in prison, while his lawyers argue he’s already suffered severe personal and professional consequences

Severe, late-season storms and heavy rains have unleashed deadly floods across Southeast Asia, overwhelming governments and exposing weak preparedness. Scientists warn these increasingly destructive, unpredictable events reflect a climate-driven “new normal,” with rising losses, vulnerable communities hit hardest, and adaptation funding still insufficient

BRS leader T. Harish Rao criticised the Congress government after OU Law College students protested over stale food being served in the hostel mess. Sharing videos showing poor quality meals, he said the incident exposed the deterioration of education and student welfare under the two-year-old regime.

Tension gripped Chandrayangutta after two youths, Jahangir and Irfan, were found dead in an auto-rickshaw on Wednesday. Police suspect a possible steroid overdose, as both had reportedly been using bodybuilding substances. The bodies were sent to OGH for autopsy and a case was registered.

The Trump administration has halted immigration applications — including green cards and naturalisations — for migrants from 19 travel-ban countries, citing national security concerns after a National Guard troop was killed near the White House. USCIS will re-review all cases dating back to January 2021.

Triptii Dimri posted a video on Instagram showing her favourite “energy booster” — chai with biscuits — as she begins shooting for Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s Spirit with Prabhas. The high-profile film also stars Prakash Raj and Vivek Oberoi.

The rupee crashed to a record 90.13 per US dollar on Wednesday amid weak trade flows and uncertainty over the India–US trade deal. The sharp fall weighed on equities, with Nifty slipping below 26,000 and market sentiment turning cautious.

Delhi’s air quality worsened on Wednesday with 14 of 40 CPCB stations recording ‘severe’ AQI levels above 400. The capital’s overall AQI reached 376 amid dense smog, triggering health concerns as pollution spikes across Delhi, Noida and surrounding regions.

Malaysia will restart the deep-sea search for missing Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 on December 30, with Ocean Infinity set to conduct a 55-day operation in high-priority zones of the southern Indian Ocean under a no-find, no-fee contract.

Two live handgun bullets were found in a Class 8 student’s bag during a routine inspection at a private school in Karthikappally, Alappuzha. Police seized the ammunition and began an investigation into its source, while the boy claimed he picked them up unknowingly.