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BRS working president KT Rama Rao paid tributes to former Minister P Janardhan Reddy on his 18th death anniversary, recalling his role in Hyderabad’s political history and praising the fulfilment of his vision after Telangana’s formation.
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A 45-year-old trekker from Uttar Pradesh died on the Goechala route in Sikkim after falling ill during descent. The incident marks the third death on the route in 2025, raising fresh safety concerns.
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BRS leader KT Rama Rao accused the Telangana Congress government of selling prime public land worth Rs 5 lakh crore under asset monetisation, demanding that land allotted at concessional rates be reclaimed and used for public infrastructure
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Punjab and Haryana continued to face severe cold conditions on Sunday, with Hisar recording the lowest temperature at 2.5 degrees Celsius. Dense fog reduced visibility across several areas as winter chill persisted in both states.
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Suspended TMC MLA Humayun Kabir said he would respond to any provocation over his Babri Masjid proposal in Murshidabad. He cited demographics, defended his right to name the mosque, and outlined alliance plans for the Bengal polls.
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Delhi’s air quality stayed in the very poor category on Sunday, with an AQI of 392. Nineteen stations reported severe pollution. Temperatures dipped below normal, while clear skies are expected later in the day.
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A GIM study found that high-quality firm-generated social media content drives brand engagement, while user-generated content does not directly influence it. The research highlights brand credibility and equity as key drivers of meaningful consumer engagement.
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Myanmar began its 2025 general election with the first phase of polling on Sunday, five years after civil war erupted. The three-phase election spans 692 constituencies and introduces a new voting system, with increased female participation
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An experienced pilot was killed after a tandem paraglider crashed shortly after take-off at Bir Billing in Kangra district. The tourist on board survived. Authorities suspended paragliding for a day and ordered an investigation into the cause.
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The US condemned the killing of Hindu garment worker Dipu Chandra Das in Bangladesh, urging protection of minorities. Lawmakers and advocacy groups expressed concern over rising religious violence, while Washington reiterated its commitment to religious freedom and minority rights.
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Three youths were killed after their motorcycle fell into an under-construction culvert on NH-161B near Nizampet in Sangareddy district. Police suspect poor lighting and lack of warning signboards caused the early morning accident
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Outnumbered and outgunned, the battalion gave a bloody nose to a full Pakistani brigade, turning a quiet Ferozepur enclave into one of the 1971 war’s fiercest defensive victories
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Martin Odegaard’s first goal of the season and a Georgino Rutter own goal helped Arsenal beat Brighton 2-1 in London. David Raya’s late save preserved the win, taking Arsenal back to the top of the Premier League table
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Bengaluru’s Hemanth Muddappa won two titles and a podium at the Indian National Motorcycle Drag Racing Championship in Chennai. He leads the standings with 75 points, while Syed Imran, Mujahid Pasha and Lapis Lazuli also impressed in their respective categories
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A khap panchayat in Baghpat, Uttar Pradesh, has banned children from using smartphones and wearing half pants in public, urging boys to wear kurta-pyjamas and girls salwar-kurtas. The panchayat also opposed weddings in marriage halls, insisting they be held in villages and homes to preserve family ties.
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Kevin Pietersen and Dinesh Kartik criticised the bowler-friendly MCG pitch after the Ashes Test ended in two days, highlighting selective criticism of Indian tracks. Michael Vaughan and Aakash Chopra joined the chorus, while CA CEO Todd Greenberg admitted short Tests are bad for business
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India, led by Harmanpreet Kaur, aim for a fourth straight win in the Women’s T20I series against Sri Lanka. With bowlers Deepti Sharma and Renuka Singh starring, India lead 3-0 and look set for a clean sweep
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England captain Ben Stokes criticised the bowler-friendly MCG pitch after the Ashes Test ended in two days. Kevin Pietersen and Dinesh Kartik highlighted selective criticism of Indian pitches, while CA CEO Todd Greenberg admitted short Tests are bad for business
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Arjun Erigaisi and D Gukesh joined Magnus Carlsen at the top after five rounds of the FIDE World Rapid Championships in Doha. Zhu Jiner leads the women’s section with a perfect score, while Koneru Humpy and Ju Wenjun trail with three points
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BCCI is weighing Gautam Gambhir’s future as India’s Test coach after the South Africa series defeat. An informal approach was made to VVS Laxman, who declined. Gambhir’s contract runs till 2027, but split coaching could be considered after the T20 World Cup
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The Supreme Court will hear on December 29 a plea filed by the CBI challenging the Delhi High Court’s suspension of the life sentence awarded to expelled BJP leader Kuldeep Singh Sengar in the 2017 Unnao rape case. The case, transferred to Delhi in 2019, continues to draw national attention.
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Rayan Cherki scored an 83rd-minute winner as Manchester City defeated Nottingham Forest 2-1 in the Premier League. Tijjani Reijnders opened the scoring, Omari Hutchinson equalised, but Cherki’s decisive strike gave City their eighth straight win, taking them to 40 points
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Nizamabad District defeated Hyderabad Blues by six wickets in the HCA B-Division T20 knockouts in Hyderabad. Warangal District and Mahbubnagar District also registered wins, while standout performances came from Srikar, Varshith and Rohith Reddy
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Hyderabad’s Aaron George has been selected in India’s U19 World Cup squad for Zimbabwe and Namibia. India, five-time champions, are in Group B with New Zealand, USA and Bangladesh
