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Chaudhary Aslam’s widow has objected to the slain Karachi police officer’s portrayal in the upcoming Bollywood film Dhurandhar. She criticised a dialogue in the trailer and warned of legal action if the film misrepresents her husband or maligns Pakistan

Mumbai Indians reclaimed most members of their 2025 title-winning squad at the WPL 2026 mega auction, including Amelia Kerr and key performers Saika, Sajana, Sanskriti and Shabnim. The franchise also added promising young Indian players and experienced overseas talent.

RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat said India’s concept of ‘rashtra’ is ancient, organic and fundamentally different from the Western idea of a nation. Speaking in Nagpur, he said India values harmony, collective progress and fraternity, not conflict or aggressive nationalism

Industry sources say Boyapati Sreenu’s Akhanda 2: Thaandavam, starring Nandamuri Balakrishna, has been cleared by the CBFC with a 166-minute runtime. A new teaser has heightened buzz ahead of the film’s December 5 worldwide release.

Choreographer Nandika Dwivedi has denied rumours linking her to the postponement of Palash Muchhal and Smriti Mandhana’s wedding, calling the claims baseless and distressing. She said unverified online speculation has affected her mental well-being. Another choreographer also issued a clarification.

The SIT probing the Sabarimala temple gold loss questioned former Thiruvabharanam Commissioner K S Baiju after securing his custody. The Vigilance Court also dismissed his bail plea in a related case as the investigation continues, with six arrests made so far

Taragiri, the fourth Nilgiri-class (Project 17A) frigate, has been delivered to the Indian Navy. Built by MDL, the vessel features advanced stealth, sensors, and BrahMos capability, with 75% indigenous content. It is the fourth P17A ship delivered within 11 months.

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Police in Mancherial are awaiting a medical report to determine the cause of death of a seven-year-old girl found in a well after going missing. The probe is in its final stage, with two neighbours being questioned as the family protests delays.

Ram Gopal Varma and Manoj Bajpayee have reunited for the horror-comedy Police Station Mein Bhoot. RGV shared new stills featuring Bajpayee and Ramya Krishnan in striking avatars. The film also stars Genelia Deshmukh in a key role.

A teaser for Nikhil Kamath’s “WTF” podcast, featuring Elon Musk, went viral on X, sparking speculation about AI generation. Past guests include Bill Gates and PM Modi. Tesla recently opened its new Gurugram facility, expanding its presence in India.

Marking the 16th Deeksha Diwas, senior BRS leader T Harish Rao hailed K. Chandrashekhar Rao’s 2009 fast-unto-death as the pivotal moment that made Telangana a reality. He recalled KCR’s sacrifice, the unity it inspired, and its decisive role in state formation.

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy unveiled the poster of the Indian Supercross Racing League’s second round, scheduled at Gachibowli on Saturday. ISRL co-owners Eeshan and Ashwin Lokhande and BigRock Motorsports’ N. Gautam attended. The event supports the Telangana Rising 2047 vision for global motorsport.

Illegal auctions for sarpanch, deputy sarpanch and ward member posts have reportedly begun in parts of the erstwhile Karimnagar district as villages push for unanimous elections to secure the Rs 10 lakh government incentive. Several gram panchayats have already passed unanimous resolutions.

MMCSZC spokesperson Vikas Nagpure alias Ananth surrendered with 15 associates in Maharashtra’s Gondia, days after urging Maoist cadres to lay down arms en masse by January 1, 2026. His sudden move is expected to deepen confusion among cadres already under pressure from intensified operations.

BCCI announced the schedule for TATA WPL 2026, to be held from January 9 to February 5 across Navi Mumbai and Vadodara. The season opens with MI vs RCB, features 22 matches, and concludes with the final in Vadodara on February 5.

Five people, including two children, died when two cars collided head-on at Kotekal village in Kurnool district early Saturday. Two others were injured, one critically. The victims were from Karnataka, and police have registered a case and begun investigation.

A DCM van driver died and three others were injured when the vehicle collided with a gravel-laden truck on the Mailardevpally road in Hyderabad on Friday night. The crash occurred after the speeding van lost control as the truck entered the main road.

Around 6,000 Airbus A320-family aircraft worldwide — including over 350 in India — are being grounded this weekend for a mandatory software update linked to a JetBlue incident. The precautionary exercise may disrupt schedules, with operations expected to stabilise by December 1–2.

Madhapur police detained a man who posed as a journalist at an event on Friday. Reporters grew suspicious after seeing him with a bag full of mikes carrying major news channel logos. He failed to give a credible explanation and was taken into custody.

A massive fire destroyed property worth several lakhs at a tyre shop on Suchitra Road in Petbasheerabad early Saturday. Four fire tenders fought the blaze for over two hours. Officials suspect a short circuit, though the exact cause is under investigation.

The US has halted all visa issuance for Afghan passport holders after an Afghan national, Rahmanullah Lakanwal—who arrived under the 2021 Operation Allies Welcome programme—shot dead a National Guard soldier near the White House. The FBI is probing the attack as terrorism.

Kareena Kapoor Khan spent her Friday night revisiting the classic 1978 musical Grease, sharing a still from the John Travolta–Olivia Newton-John film on Instagram. The actress, currently in the news for Netflix’s Dining with the Kapoors, is shooting for Meghna Gulzar’s upcoming thriller Daayra.