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European leaders back Ukraine amid US pressure for a swift peace deal. Zelenskyy resists ceding territory but may drop NATO bid if offered legal security guarantees. Germany, France, and the UK reaffirm support as Russia seeks eastern Donetsk control
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India opener Abhishek Sharma backed captain Suryakumar Yadav and vice-captain Shubman Gill to deliver match-winning performances ahead of the T20 World Cup, saying their experience and adaptability will prove crucial despite modest returns in the third T20I against South Africa.
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Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty declined in early trade on Monday amid weak global cues, persistent foreign fund outflows and uncertainty over the India-US trade deal. Asian markets traded lower, while the rupee slipped to a record low against the dollar.
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The rupee fell to a record low of 90.58 against the US dollar in early trade on Monday, pressured by uncertainty over the India-US trade deal, sustained foreign fund outflows, weak equities and continued dollar selling by the RBI.
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Militant groups, including IS and al-Qaida, are experimenting with AI to produce propaganda, deepfakes, and automate cyberattacks, raising national security concerns. U.S. lawmakers call for monitoring and legislation to counter the growing threat of AI misuse by extremist actors
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Hyderabad’s once-praised civic and infrastructure initiatives under GHMC have lost momentum over the past two years, with major programmes stalled and focus shifting to demolitions and controversial projects under the Congress government.
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Mahajana Mahila Samaikhya district president Mekala Latha attempted suicide in Bhadrachalam after allegedly facing harassment over a dispute. She posted a selfie video on social media before consuming sleeping pills and was hospitalised.
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A final-year MBBS student was killed and her father seriously injured after a speeding car rammed into them while crossing the road at Hayathnagar in Hyderabad. Police have registered a case and are tracing the vehicle.
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A 21 year old man was trampled to death by a herd of elephants in Jharkhand’s Latehar district while stepping out at night. The incident triggered anger among villagers, who demanded urgent measures to prevent human elephant conflict and ensure safety
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Merriam Webster named “slop” its 2025 word of the year, reflecting the surge of low quality AI generated content online. The term highlights growing public awareness of fake digital material and a desire for authenticity amid rapid advances in artificial intelligence
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The rupee fell 9 paise to a record low of 90.58 against the US dollar amid uncertainty over an India US trade deal and sustained foreign fund outflows. Weak equities and cautious investor sentiment added pressure on the domestic currency
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Actress Soha Ali Khan shared a fun video showing her gym routine turning into a playful puppy chase. The fitness enthusiast amused fans with her pet parenting moments, workout humour and glimpses from her active lifestyle shared on social media
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Congress MLA T Megha Reddy sparked controversy by warning that villages electing BRS-backed sarpanches would be denied development works and welfare benefits, as videos of his remarks during panchayat poll campaigning went viral.
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Hong Kong court convicted pro democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai under the national security law for collusion with foreign forces and sedition. The landmark verdict could see the Apple Daily founder jailed for life, raising concerns over press freedom
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Daily Horoscope: Your stars are bringing good tidings for you. Check out your astrological predictions for December 15, 2025. May the day bring you happiness
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Protests by nursing officers at Nizam’s Institute of Medical Sciences have entered a week, with nurses continuing peaceful demonstrations over unresolved demands related to service benefits, vacancies and pay parity, even as talks with management remain inconclusive.
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Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese proposed tougher gun laws after an antisemitic mass shooting at a Hanukkah event on Sydney’s Bondi Beach killed at least 15 people. The attack reignited debate on gun licensing and rising antisemitism
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Australian police identified the Bondi Beach terror attackers as father and son Sajid and Naveed Akram, originally from Pakistan, as investigations revealed alleged IS links in the deadliest mass shooting in Australia in nearly 30 years.
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Director actor Rob Reiner and his wife Michele were found dead at their Los Angeles home in an apparent homicide. Police are investigating stab wounds and questioning a family member as detectives probe the high profile deaths in Brentwood neighborhood
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BRS-supported candidates dominated the second phase of gram panchayat elections in Siddipet district, winning 125 of 182 panchayats and nearly 69 per cent of sarpanch posts, leaving Congress and BJP far behind.
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Delhi Police tightened security and traffic controls as Lionel Messi arrived in New Delhi for the final GOAT tour event at Arun Jaitley Stadium. Multi layered arrangements, crowd management and advisories aim to prevent chaos seen during Kolkata visit incident
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International Chess Master Dhruva Thota was felicitated with the Sports Achiever Award at Pallavi International School in Hyderabad, where the management assured full support to help him achieve the prestigious Grandmaster title.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid homage to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on his 75th death anniversary, hailing his unparalleled contribution to unifying India and laying the foundations of a strong, undivided nation.
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Dense fog disrupted flight operations at Delhi’s IGI Airport, delaying departures and prompting airlines to issue travel advisories, as visibility dropped sharply amid severe air pollution across the National Capital Region.
