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Jammu and Kashmir Police have ordered a preliminary enquiry after a south Kashmir cricketer wore a helmet displaying the Palestinian flag during a private cricket tournament match in Jammu, citing sensitivity and possible public order implications.

Students of a social welfare residential school in Sangareddy staged a protest alleging insect-infested food, lack of power and water, and abuse by the warden. Student organisations joined the agitation, demanding immediate action and the warden’s suspension.

Hyderabad and several Telangana districts witnessed dense fog over the past two days, reducing visibility to below 50 metres on key highways. The IMD has attributed the conditions to moisture accumulation and warned that foggy weather is likely to persist till January 4.

Hyderabad Police Commissioner V.C. Sajjanar has outlined his New Year resolutions, stressing police fitness, modern policing and public safety. He highlighted the need to tackle cybercrime, adapt to emerging crime trends and maintain a healthy work-life balance.

Around 200 parrots died near the Narmada River in Khargone, Madhya Pradesh, due to food poisoning. Post-mortems ruled out bird flu. Officials blamed improper feeding, contaminated food, and pesticide exposure, and have banned feeding near the aqueduct bridge

“Leisure sickness” refers to people falling ill on weekends or holidays after busy work periods. Limited research suggests stress reduction, travel, lifestyle changes, and delayed symptom awareness may contribute. Staying active, rested, and mindful may help prevent it

Jammu and Kashmir Police ordered a preliminary enquiry after a cricketer from south Kashmir wore a helmet bearing the Palestinian flag during a private cricket league match in Jammu. Authorities cited sensitivity and possible public order implications

The Federation of All India Farmer Associations has urged the Centre to roll back higher excise duties on tobacco products, warning that steep taxes could hurt farmers, trigger smuggling and undermine revenue neutrality promised under GST reforms.

Veteran lyricist Javed Akhtar said a viral video claiming he “turned to God” is AI-generated and fake. He warned of legal action, saying such content harms reputation, and may approach cyber police against those responsible and sharing it

Police registered an FIR against BJP MLA Janardhana Reddy and 10 others after violent clashes over banner installation ahead of a Valmiki statue unveiling in Ballari. One person was killed, several injured, and security was intensified as investigations continue

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A lottery vendor died from injuries after being hit by a car allegedly driven by serial actor Siddharth Prabhu in Kottayam. The accident occurred on Christmas Eve; police said the actor was speeding and intoxicated. Charges will be altered following the victim’s death

Several engineering students were injured when a college bus overturned and fell into a roadside ditch in Mondikunta forest area of Kothagudem while travelling from Manugur to Paloncha. One student suffered a fractured hand; police are investigating the incident today

Zohran Kwame Mamdani was sworn in as New York City’s mayor on New Year’s Day, pledging expansive socialist governance. While supporters hail a historic shift, critics warn of deep divisions, fiscal risks and resistance to his radical policy agenda.

The rupee traded range-bound on Friday, appreciating six paise to 89.92 against the US dollar amid thin liquidity and RBI intervention. Forex traders expect USD/INR to remain in a narrow band despite foreign fund outflows.

Australian opener Usman Khawaja announced his retirement from international cricket after the fifth Ashes Test at the SCG, using the moment to reflect on his career and openly criticise racial stereotyping and criticism he faced as a Pakistan-born Muslim player

Police in Bhadohi registered an FIR after a 20-year-old woman accused her husband and in-laws of concealing his prior marriage and subjecting her to prolonged physical and mental abuse. The accused family has absconded; investigation is ongoing

Indian equities opened higher on Friday as Sensex and Nifty gained in early trade, led by Reliance Industries and domestic institutional buying, despite continued foreign investor selling, firm Asian markets, and a modest rise in global crude oil prices benchmark

BRS has submiited an adjournment motion in Assembly seeking an immediate discussion on urea shortage in the state

A couple was killed in a road accident in Malakpet area after an RTC bus hit their motorcycle, while police in Hussaini Alam locality seized a country mae weapon in a different incident

Hindu spiritual leader Jagadguru Rambhadracharya criticised Shah Rukh Khan over KKR signing Bangladeshi pacer Mustafizur Rahman for IPL 2026, citing attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh and urging the Indian government to take a firm stand.

Laboratory tests have confirmed that contaminated drinking water caused the diarrhoea outbreak in Indore, killing four and affecting over 1,400 people. Officials traced the contamination to a leaking pipeline in Bhagirathpura, prompting inspections, advisories to boil water, and plans for a state-wide preventive SOP

A clash between followers of MLA Gali Janardhan Reddy and another MLA Bharath Reddy led to the death of a Congress worker in Ballari town of Karnataka

India lost 166 tigers in 2025, with Madhya Pradesh reporting 55 deaths, largely due to territorial conflicts and space constraints. Experts highlight natural causes, cub mortality, and limited forest corridors as key factors behind rising fatalities