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Pradeep Ghadi Amonkar, claiming to be the original owner of land where the Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub burned, alleges unauthorized conversion of his property from salt pan to settlement zone, amid a 21-year legal battle over ownership in North Goa
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Sarpanch elections in Telangana produced nail-biting finishes. Dammuni Sattaiah won Kommugudem village by two votes, Jadhav Jamuna Naik won Dhanora (B) by four votes after a recount, and in Dhaba (B), Narwate Eswar won through a coin toss after a tie.
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A 34-year-old woman, Muthi Gangasheela, and her newborn died at RIMS Adilabad following complications after delivery. The family alleged medical negligence and filed a police complaint. An inquiry has been initiated by RIMS Director Dr. Jaisingh Rathod.
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The Delhi High Court directed social media intermediaries to act within seven days on Andhra Pradesh Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan’s plea to protect his personality rights, covering AI videos, impersonation, and unauthorized use of his name and images online
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Pakistan’s former spy chief Faiz Hameed was sentenced to 14 years for violating military laws, with ongoing investigations linking him to May 2023 anti-army riots. Analysts suggest his conviction may trigger further cases against politicians and activists allegedly involved in unrest
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Priyanka Chopra Jonas says embracing vulnerability is key to her personal growth, as she works on being emotionally honest rather than always portraying toughness. Motherhood and self-reflection have reshaped her perspective, allowing her to balance strength with openness and authenticity
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Former SIB chief T. Prabhakar Rao surrendered before the Jubilee Hills Police following Supreme Court directions in the alleged phone-tapping case. The SIT has begun questioning him and is expected to submit a progress report to the apex court by December 19.
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DGCA suspended four Flight Operations Inspectors after massive disruptions at IndiGo led to thousands of cancellations and stranded passengers. IndiGo’s CEO and COO were summoned as a probe examines manpower planning, rostering issues and compliance with new pilot duty and rest norms
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The Delhi High Court directed social media intermediaries to act within seven days on Sunil Gavaskar’s plea to protect his personality rights, treating his suit as a complaint under IT Rules, 2021. Gavaskar seeks removal of unauthorised online use of his name and likeness
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Nine people died and 23 were injured when a bus heading to Telangana fell off the Chintoor–Maredumilli ghat road amid heavy fog. Police suspect the driver missed a curve. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu reviewed treatment for the injured
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Scientists found evidence of deliberate fire-making 400,000 years ago at Barnham in eastern England, pushing back controlled fire use by 350,000 years. Heat-altered sediments, pyrite fragments and repeated burning indicate early Neanderthals intentionally created fire, revealing major evolutionary, cognitive and social implications
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PV Sindhu will return to competitive action as she leads India at the Badminton Asia Team Championships in Qingdao from February 3–8, 2026. India, defending women’s champions, have announced strong squads featuring Lakshya Sen and Satwik-Chirag in the men’s lineup.
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Daily Horoscope: Your stars are bringing good tidings for you. Check out your astrological predictions for December 12, 2025. May the day bring you happiness
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The Telangana government will file objections in the Supreme Court against the Polavaram–Nallamalasagar project, citing submergence risks and violations of inter-State agreements. Senior advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi will lead the legal fight, with key meetings scheduled in New Delhi on Saturday.
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Rajinikanth’s 75th birthday and 50 years in cinema sparked massive celebrations across Tamil Nadu and worldwide, with 4K re-releases, concerts and themed parties. Political leaders and fans paid tributes as theatres filled with festive crowds honouring the superstar’s unparalleled cultural impact and enduring legacy
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A federal appeals court paused the release of hundreds of immigrants detained in the Chicago-area crackdown, ruling a judge exceeded his authority, while upholding an extension of the consent decree limiting warrantless ICE arrests. Attorneys say many detainees face deportation without understanding their options
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A male leopard roaming Pune Airport since April was safely captured after a coordinated multi-agency operation. Using tunnels and low-footfall areas, it evaded traps for months before being tranquilised in an underground tunnel. The leopard has recovered and is under observation in Pune
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other leaders condoled the death of senior Congress leader and former Union Home Minister Shivraj Patil, who passed away at 90 in Latur. Patil, a respected parliamentarian and past Lok Sabha Speaker, was admired for his dignified public life
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Deputy CM D K Shivakumar met over 30 Congress legislators for a dinner in Belagavi amid ongoing speculation about a leadership tussle with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. The gathering followed similar meetings a day earlier as the party navigates power sharing concerns
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Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty surged in early trade, extending the previous session’s rally amid positive global cues and a US Federal Reserve rate cut. Major gainers included L&T and Tata Steel, while several IT stocks lagged alongside mixed Asian market trends
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Cyberabad SOT raided The Pendent farmhouse in Moinabad and stopped an unauthorised late night liquor party allegedly hosted by an Andhra Pradesh MLC and his partner. Police seized liquor and hookah equipment and booked the farmhouse owner and organiser. Investigation continues
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Hyderabad recorded its coldest morning with temperatures dropping to 6.3 degrees in Gachibowli and 7.1 in Moula Ali. The severe cold wave disrupted early routines, with activity resuming only after 9 am as temperatures rose slightly.
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Japan issued a tsunami advisory after a 6.7 magnitude earthquake struck the northeast. No immediate damage was reported. The tremor followed a 7.5 magnitude quake earlier in the week that caused minor damage, triggered a tsunami and injured at least 34 people.
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The horrible road accident led to killing of at least 8 passengers and severe injuries to many others leading to a possibility of more deaths.