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Mallojula Venugopal Rao, alias Sonu, ex-Politburo member of CPI (Maoist), urged underground cadres to surrender and abandon armed struggle. In a video message, he highlighted past losses and emphasized resolving public issues constitutionally within mainstream society.

Over 4,000 people attended a funeral feast for a monkey in Darawari village, Rajgarh district, Madhya Pradesh, believed to be an incarnation of Lord Hanuman. Traditional Hindu rituals were observed, including cremation, ash immersion in Ujjain, and a grand twelfth-day feast.

India’s shooters excel at the 25th Summer Deaflympics in Tokyo as Abhinav Deshwal and Pranjali Prashant Dhumal clinch 10m Air Pistol gold. Kushagra Singh Rajawat wins 50m Rifle Prone bronze, taking India’s shooting medal tally to 11 in the Games.

Team India captain Shubman Gill sustained a neck injury on the second day of the Kolkata Test against South Africa. He was hospitalized, discharged after observation, and will travel to Guwahati with the team. BCCI will monitor him before confirming his 2nd Test participation.

Several Congress leaders, including Vimal Kumar, Joint Secretary of the Serilingampally Congress Committee, joined the Bharat Rashtra Samithi on Wednesday. BRS Working President K.T. Rama Rao welcomed them at Telangana Bhavan, emphasizing the party’s commitment to strengthening its base across the state.

Amazon India’s Creator Programs have engaged over 2 crore shoppers this year, with 1.25 lakh creators driving discovery, especially in non-metro cities. Programs like Amazon Live and the Influencer Program empower creators to deliver authentic, interactive, and personalized shopping experiences nationwide.

Samsung TV Plus India has partnered with top global Creators, including Mark Rober, to launch six curated FAST channels. The service now offers over 160 channels on 14 million Samsung Smart TVs, bringing science, creativity, and entertainment to audiences nationwide.

Mahindra University has signed an MoU with the University of Southampton, UK, to foster academic exchange and joint research. The partnership will focus on Life Sciences and Engineering, enabling faculty and student exchanges, collaborative research, and initiatives in global scientific and educational priorities.

Apple has expanded its AppleCare+ plans in India, introducing flexible monthly and annual subscriptions and adding theft and loss coverage for iPhone. The plan includes 24/7 support, battery replacement, and unlimited accidental damage repairs starting at Rs 799.

A 12th-grade student, Shalini, was brutally stabbed to death in Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu, after rejecting persistent romantic advances from a 21-year-old youth, Muniyaraj, who has been arrested. The incident has sparked outrage and renewed concerns over girls’ safety.

Hyderabad experienced a misty morning as winter chill tightens its grip, with temperatures dipping across Telangana. Several districts recorded single-digit minimums. Authorities advised motorists to drive cautiously, while IMD forecasts isolated rain and thundershowers from November 22 due to low-pressure formation.

Kerala and Karnataka have issued health advisories for Sabarimala pilgrims amid recent amoebic meningoencephalitis cases. Devotees are advised to avoid water entering the nose, maintain hygiene, carry medications, and seek medical help for any symptoms. Emergency services are deployed along pilgrimage routes.

A viral video shows Delhi blast accused Dr Umar Muhammad attempting to justify suicide bombings as a "martyrdom operation." AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi condemned the act, calling it terrorism, and demanded Centre accountability over the failure to detect the terror module.

Samanvitha Dhareshwar, 33, an Indian-origin techie eight months pregnant, and her unborn baby died after a car collision in Sydney’s Hornsby. The BMW driver, 19, was arrested for dangerous and negligent driving causing death.

Sensex and Nifty fell in early trade, weighed by weak global market trends and foreign fund outflows. While FIIs sold equities, domestic investors bought. Asian indices traded mixed, and Brent crude dipped amid cautious investor sentiment on AI and US Fed policy.

In yet another gun battle seven Maoists, including three women, were killed in Maredumilli forest of Andhra Pradesh on Wednesday. One identified as Meturi Jokha Rao, a key Andhra-Odisha Border operative, specialised in arms, communications, and technical operations.

The rupee gained 9 paise to 88.51 against the US dollar, aided by lower crude prices. Investor sentiment remained cautious amid volatile global equities, FII outflows, domestic PMI data, and developments in the proposed India-US trade agreement.

Actress Kriti Sanon lauded Dhanush’s acting depth and collaborative approach while working on their upcoming film Tere Ishk Mein. She described him as nuanced and multi-layered, praising their on-screen chemistry and the memorable moments created during filming.

Delhi’s air quality stayed in the ‘very poor’ category on Wednesday, with an AQI of 391. Eighteen monitoring stations, including Chandni Chowk and Anand Vihar, recorded ‘severe’ levels above 400. Authorities continue to urge residents to take precautions amid high pollution.

Early Wednesday, a truck collision occurred on the PJR Flyover in Gachibowli, Hyderabad, injuring multiple occupants. The injured were rushed to a private hospital, while traffic slowed temporarily. Cyberabad Traffic Police urged motorists to exercise caution on busy flyovers.

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Chhattisgarh ATS detained two boys in Raipur for alleged links with Pakistan-based ISIS modules. The minors were radicalised online via Instagram, attempted to spread extremist content, and were booked under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, officials said.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu on Wednesday to pay tribute at Sri Sathya Sai Baba’s birth centenary celebrations in Puttaparthi, release a commemorative coin and stamps, and inaugurate the South India Natural Farming Summit 2025.