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Delhi’s trade, tourism, hospitality, and exhibition sectors have incurred an estimated Rs 1,000 crore loss due to over 4,000 IndiGo flight cancellations since December 1. CTI reports a 25 per cent fall in market footfall and widespread hotel and travel booking disruptions

Warangal Police have deployed over 2,000 personnel, including senior officers and special striking forces, for the first phase of gram panchayat elections. Intensive checks led to seizures of cash, liquor, gudumba and weapons, while over 2,200 individuals were bound over.

A 31-year-old Somalia patient with a large and complex brain AVM was successfully treated at Medicover Cancer Institute, Hitec City, using stereotactic radiosurgery. The non-invasive procedure led to significant relief from headaches and seizures, enabling him to return to daily activities.

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah reiterated that the Congress high command will take the final decision on Karnataka’s leadership issue. His remarks come amid tensions between the Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar camps, even as MLAs voiced concerns over guarantee schemes and funding priorities

Police inspected BRS working president KT Rama Rao’s vehicle at a poll check post in Jillella on Wednesday. The inspection was part of routine checks to curb illegal transport during gram panchayat elections. Officials found nothing and allowed him to proceed.

Several NRIs from Dubai, US, Israel, Qatar and Bahrain have returned to their native villages in Telangana to contest gram panchayat elections or support family members. Many quit jobs abroad to campaign for local leadership roles, highlighting strong ties to their roots

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu called for revising government business rules to enhance governance, arguing that frequent constitutional amendments justify such reforms. He instructed officials to prioritise accountability, technology-driven systems, last-mile service delivery and strengthened grievance redressal mechanisms to improve public satisfaction

TTD has requested the Andhra Pradesh government to order an ACB probe into a fabric supplier accused of delivering polyester instead of silk shawls worth over Rs 54 crore. Internal vigilance findings and lab tests confirmed the shawls were substandard and did not meet tender norms

Chhattisgarh has formed a cabinet sub-committee to review criminal cases against surrendered Naxalites and recommend eligible withdrawals under the 2025 rehabilitation policy. The cabinet also cleared the second Jan Vishwas Amendment Bill to simplify provisions across 14 state Acts and ease compliance

Hyderabad police arrested six persons for the murder of businessman Junaid Bin Mohammad Bharmoos, who was attacked after he stopped two rowdy sheeters from extorting money from a friend. Six more suspects are absconding, and special teams are searching for them.

Kolkata based Ham radio operator Ambarish Nag Biswas has won the first Amateur Radio Hero Award instituted by Orlando HamCation 2026. He was recognised for supporting emergency operations, helping law enforcement and reuniting missing persons with families across several States.

A new API survey shows that only 4 per cent of adults above 50 in Hyderabad are vaccinated, largely due to low awareness, perceived high costs and dependence on informal advice. Experts warn that seniors remain vulnerable to preventable illnesses like pneumonia, flu and shingles

Cyclists in Hyderabad were shocked when individuals performed last rites, including tonsuring, on the Rs 100-crore Healthway cycling track. The act, coupled with threats to cyclists, drew public outrage and calls for strict action against the perpetrators

Rachakonda Police Commissioner G Sudheer Babu urged fans to follow strict entry rules for the Lionel Messi GOAT Football Match at Uppal. Only valid ticket or pass holders will be allowed near the stadium, where heavy security deployment is planned

A two-and-a-half-year study by the South Asian Liver Institute has found alarming levels of multi-drug resistant bacterial infections among liver transplant patients in a semi-rural town, with 94 per cent of cultures resistant to first- and second-line antibiotics

BSE Index Services has launched four new factor indices—Momentum 30, Low Volatility 30, Enhanced Value 30 and Quality 30—under the BSE 100 large-cap TMC universe, offering quarterly reconstitution, score-based weighting and expanded opportunities for passive and benchmarking strategies

The DGCA has summoned IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers to submit a detailed report on the airline’s widespread operational disruptions, including cancellations, staffing gaps and refunds. A four-member panel will probe crew rostering, manpower planning and compliance with new duty time norms

Eleven senior Naxalites carrying a collective bounty of Rs 82 lakh surrendered before Maharashtra DGP Rashmi Shukla in Gadchiroli. Police said the cadres, many disillusioned with Maoist ideology, joined 112 others who have surrendered in the district this year

A Thiruvananthapuram court granted bail to expelled Congress MLA Rahul Mamkootathil in the second sexual assault case against him, even as investigations continue. The MLA, absconding since late November, has been directed to appear before the investigating officer every Monday

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy said the upcoming ₹1,000-crore Startup Fund of Funds would anchor Telangana’s next decade of innovation. Speaking at the launch of the Google for Startups Hub at T-Hub, he said he hopes 100 Hyderabad startups will become unicorns by 2034.

In Barabanki, a woman died after an illegal clinic operator and his nephew allegedly performed surgery on her while watching a YouTube video. Police registered a case for death by negligence, and both accused are currently absconding

The Karnataka government has introduced the Hate Speech and Hate Crime (Prevention) Bill, defining broad categories of hate speech and prescribing penalties of up to 10 years’ imprisonment and fines of up to Rs one lakh for repeated offences

A dazzling exhibition of royal and historic jewels opens at Paris’ Hôtel de la Marine, showcasing centuries-old treasures from global collections. The display unfolds shortly after the Louvre crown-jewel heist, highlighting security concerns and public fascination with gems and history.

Former Minister T Harish Rao accused the Congress government of inflating investment claims and turning the Telangana Rising Global Summit into a costly publicity exercise. He challenged Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy to release a white paper on actual investments, grounded projects and jobs created.