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“Dhurandhar” has emerged as the highest earning Hindi film ever, drawing packed theatres and intense debate. While praised for storytelling and scale, the Pakistan-set spy thriller has also faced criticism and overseas bans for its political overtones
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Mid-day meal workers in Karimnagar are facing financial hardship due to delay in salary payments by the state government. While the Centre has cleared its share, the state’s contribution and pending egg bills remain unpaid for several months
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BRS leader A Rakesh Reddy accused the Congress government of betraying unemployed youth by failing to deliver promised jobs and welfare measures. He condemned police action on protesters and demanded a job calendar, action against officials and an apology from the government.
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The Hyderabad Central Crime Station busted an illegal Chinese manja racket and arrested five persons for possessing and selling the banned kite string. Police seized 155 bobbins of Chinese manja and handed over the accused to local police
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Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi reviewed the combat readiness of the Eastern Fleet during advanced operational drills in the Bay of Bengal and eastern Indian Ocean, highlighting the role of trained personnel and high operational preparedness amid evolving regional security challenges
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The moves provide a fresh lease of life to the debt-ridden teleco, which otherwise faced payments of nearly Rs 18,000 crore by March 2026 and similar amounts every year for the next six years
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The Supreme Court refused to address allegations of harassment against women dog feeders in the stray dog case, emphasizing law-and-order issues and urging victims to file FIRs for criminal offenses
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Elon Musk’s AI chatbot Grok has restricted image generation and editing after global backlash over sexualised deepfakes. Governments and regulators in several countries have raised concerns, while Britain warned of action against X over the issue
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The RBI has compounded FEMA violations by Kakinada Seaports Limited after the Enforcement Directorate issued a no-objection certificate. The company paid Rs 21.68 lakh, leading to the closure of adjudication proceedings and termination of further litigation.
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CBI arrests Central Power Research Institute Joint Director Rajaram Mohanrao Chennu and Sudhir Group director Atul Khanna in a Rs 9.5 lakh bribery case. Over Rs 3.76 crore in cash seized
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Siddipet's outgoing Commissioner SM Vijay Kumar narrowly escaped injury after his car swerved to avoid goats, hitting a boy
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Mid-day meal workers in the erstwhile Khammam district are facing severe financial distress due to delayed salaries and unpaid bills. Union leaders alleged removal of long-serving workers and demanded immediate clearance of dues, LPG supply and a hike in honorarium.
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BRS leader Manne Krishank accused Chief Minister Revanth Reddy of double standards in awarding government contracts to firms he earlier criticised. He demanded a probe into past allegations or an apology for making false claims against the BRS leadership.
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IPS officer Rashmi Perumal has assumed charge as the new Commissioner of Police in Siddipet, replacing SM Vijay Kumar. Senior police officials welcomed her, and she said maintaining law and order in the district would be her top priority
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Green Gold Animation partners with Faber-Castell India to launch Chhota Bheem-themed student art products. The collaboration includes watercolours, crayons, and sketch pens, aiming to inspire creativity and connect with children
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BRS deputy floor leader Talasani Srinivas Yadav criticised the Congress government’s proposal to create new municipal corporations, alleging it would erase Secunderabad’s identity. The party warned of protests and demanded immediate withdrawal of the plan
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Hyderabad's Eon Space Labs is launching its multispectral imaging payload, MIRA, aboard ISRO’s PSLV-C62 mission. The mission will demonstrate India's first AI-powered orbital image lab for real-time Earth data processing
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As many as 63 Maoist cadres, including 36 carrying bounties worth Rs 1.19 crore, surrendered before security forces in Dantewada, Chhattisgarh. The surrender, credited to the ‘Puna Margam’ initiative, is seen as a major step towards peace in Bastar.
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Nikitha Godishala's final rites were held in Hyderabad after her murder in the US. She was found dead on December 31, 2025, with multiple stab wounds. The suspect fled to India
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Cold wave conditions continue across Telangana, with temperatures dipping as low as 5.6°C in Kohir. Fog and chilly weather are expected to persist until January 11, before temperatures rise slightly
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Actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu unveiled the teaser of her second production, Maa Inti Bangaaram, describing it as a rooted, emotional and family-first narrative. Directed by Nandini Reddy, the film blends intense drama, action and soulful storytelling.
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India’s office leasing surged 20% in 2025, reaching 86.4 million sq ft, driven by strong demand and flexible workspaces. Residential sales steadied, with Mumbai leading, as market normalizes post-pandemic
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The Union government has sanctioned a 50-bed AYUSH hospital in Karimnagar at an estimated cost of Rs 15 crore. The Centre has asked the state government to identify land and recruit staff for the proposed facility.
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The Telangana State Human Rights Commission held the State government responsible for a woman’s death following a botched tubectomy at a Wanaparthy government hospital, ordering Rs 8 lakh additional compensation and government employment for her husband.
