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India’s love for biryani stayed strong in 2025, with 93 million orders on Swiggy. Chicken biryani topped the list, while burgers, pizzas, dosa, desserts, and regional cuisines also saw high demand across the country.
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Tribals from Kumram Bheem Colony staged a sit-in protest outside the SP’s office, alleging threats and harassment by five individuals, including a lawyer and a policeman. They demanded police action under the SC/ST Act over an alleged land dispute.
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IKP Knowledge Park has appointed Dr Satya Prakash Dash as its new CEO. With over 28 years of experience in science, strategy, and innovation ecosystems, he previously held senior roles at Bigtec and Molbio Diagnostics.
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As 2025 draws to a close, this roundup highlights the best free-to-play mobile games of the year. From co-op action and shooters to platformers and story-driven titles, these games delivered standout experiences for mobile players.
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New US visa rules effective December 15 have slowed H-1B and H-4 processing due to expanded social media vetting. The delays have stranded many Indians, put jobs at risk, and prompted tech companies to warn employees against travelling abroad.
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In Pakistan's Karak district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, unidentified assailants attacked a police van, killing five officers. Authorities launched a search operation, while Chief Minister Sohail Afridi condemned the attack, linking it to TTP activity after the ceasefire ended in November 2022
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Doctors in Hyderabad are urging the government to equip public places with AEDs and introduce CPR and first-aid training in schools. They say early emergency response can save lives and prevent avoidable deaths during medical emergencies.
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From December 27, Australian search engines must blur pornographic and violent images for under-18 users, implement age verification measures, and downrank harmful content. The rules aim to protect children, applying to both logged-in accounts and AI-generated search results
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The Sri Lankan Navy arrested 12 fishermen from Tamil Nadu for allegedly crossing maritime boundaries near the Palk Strait. The incident has renewed concerns among fishing communities, who are urging Indian authorities to intervene for their release.
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INSV Kaundinya, the Indian Navy’s stitched sailing vessel built using traditional techniques, will embark on its maiden overseas voyage to Oman on December 29, symbolically retracing ancient maritime routes and reviving India’s historic shipbuilding and seafaring traditions
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BRS Working President KT Rama Rao paid tribute to former PM PV Narasimha Rao on his 21st death anniversary, praising his role as architect of modern India, highlighting his economic reforms, and recalling honours conferred by the Telangana government
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BRS Working President KT Rama Rao criticized the Congress government for failing to protect Telangana’s check dams, demanding a People’s Enquiry Commission and action against the sand mafia. Water Man Rajendra Singh confirmed the dams were deliberately blasted, not damaged naturally
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Amitabh Bachchan praised his grandson Agastya Nanda’s performance in “Ikkis,” portraying Arun Khetarpal, India’s youngest Param Vir Chakra awardee. Bachchan lauded Nanda’s maturity, honesty, and on-screen presence, calling the film flawless and emotionally moving
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Hundreds of VHP and Bajrang Dal supporters clashed with police near the Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi, protesting the lynching of 25-year-old Dipu Chandra Das in Mymensingh, Bangladesh, demanding justice and action against the perpetrators
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Indian High Commissioner Pranay Verma was summoned by Bangladesh’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs over concerns about the security of Bangladeshi missions in India, including New Delhi and Kolkata, and was asked to ensure strengthened protection for these diplomatic missions
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BJP leader Akshay Garg was hacked to death by three masked assailants at a road construction site in Korba, Chhattisgarh. Police are investigating the incident, have set up checkpoints, and the motive behind the attack remains unknown
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A passenger at Delhi airport, Ankit Dewan, alleged assault by off-duty Air India Express pilot Virender Sejwal, resulting in a displaced nasal bone. Police have registered a case under BNS 2023, and an investigation, including CCTV review, is underway
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The Delhi High Court dismissed pleas by Hizbul Mujahideen chief Syed Salahuddin’s sons challenging the framing of charges in a terror funding case. The case involves hawala transfers from Pakistan to fund separatist and terrorist activities in Jammu and Kashmir
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Dhariwal Buildtech, ESDS Software Solution, and BLS Polymers have received SEBI approval for IPOs consisting entirely of fresh issues. The funds will be used for debt repayment, infrastructure expansion, cloud services, and working capital, with listings on BSE and NSE
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ISRO is set to launch the LVM3-M6 rocket carrying the 6,100 kg Bluebird Block-2, the heaviest payload in LVM3 history, from Sriharikota. The satellite will provide global direct-to-mobile 4G/5G connectivity as part of AST SpaceMobile’s network
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Fog and low visibility at Delhi’s IGIA disrupted air traffic on Tuesday, causing cancellation of 10 flights and delays for over 270 others. Average departure delays were 29 minutes, though visibility is gradually improving, the airport operator said
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The Telangana Anti-Corruption Bureau registered a case against Deputy Transport Commissioner Mahbubnagar for assets disproportionate to known income. ACB teams are conducting searches at his residences, relatives’, friends’, and suspected benami properties across Mahbubnagar, Ranga Reddy, and Hyderabad
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The Mesram clan of aboriginal tribes in Adilabad has started preparations for the five-day Nagoba Jatara festival. Rituals include fetching sacred water from Godavari, performing Mahapuja, and worshipping deities, attracting tribal devotees from Telangana, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, and Chhattisgarh
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The Congress government in Telangana spent Rs 13.5 lakh on a briefing session for MPs, sparking criticism amid claims of fund shortages for employee benefits and development works. Social media users highlighted the contradiction with Chief Minister Revanth Reddy’s frugal image
