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In Thummuguda village, Adilabad, Adivasi tribals have banned outsiders from wearing footwear in the village for the month-long holy period of Pushya. Violators face a Rs 5,000 fine, respecting centuries-old customs of barefoot walking and austere rituals
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A Delhi court ordered framing of charges against Congress MP Karti P Chidambaram and six others in the Chinese visa scam case. The CBI case relates to alleged criminal conspiracy and bribery linked to facilitating visas for Chinese nationals in 2011
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A Hyderabad-bound British Airways flight from London received a bomb threat via email after landing at RGIA. Authorities activated standard security protocols, including aircraft isolation and screening. The threat was later deemed non-specific, and the flight safely departed back to Heathrow
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The Congress accused the Modi government of undermining the ecological integrity of the Aravallis by redefining the mountain range. Jairam Ramesh questioned the move’s intent, warned of increased mining and real estate pressure, and alleged that expert recommendations were being ignored
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Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath urged citizens to help protect vulnerable people from the cold wave by ensuring warmth and shelter. He said the government has activated night shelters, distributed blankets, arranged bonfires, and taken special measures for safety amid fog
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Rajasthan recorded minimum temperatures above eight degrees Celsius in most areas, while dense fog affected visibility in several districts. The Meteorological Department forecast a two to four degree Celsius drop in night temperatures across parts of the state between December 23 and 25
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Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai announced Rs 5 lakh assistance for the family of a migrant worker lynched in Kerala. Terming the act inhuman, he sought strict action against the accused and assured full support to the bereaved family
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Daily Horoscope: Your stars are bringing good tidings for you. Check out your astrological predictions for December 23, 2025. May the day bring you happiness
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The rupee slipped 5 paise to 89.73 against the US dollar in early trade amid FII outflows and weak equities. Losses were capped by a softer dollar and lower crude prices, while markets await key US economic data
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Supernatural TV shows dominated this year with gripping tales of love, destiny, magic, and mystery. From daayans and dakinis to mythical Naagmani and mystical visions, these popular shows blended romance, emotion, and battles between good and evil, keeping audiences deeply engaged
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Donald Trump reiterated claims of averting an India-Pakistan war, saying Pakistan’s leadership credited him with saving millions of lives. India rejects mediation claims, saying a May 10 ceasefire followed four days of fighting after Operation Sindoor triggered by Pahalgam attack
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Indian-American New York Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar condemned the lynching of 25-year-old Hindu man Dipu Chandra Das in Bangladesh, warning of a wider pattern of violence against religious minorities and urging global solidarity for human rights and religious freedom
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Aishwarya Rai shared an unseen and heartwarming photo of daughter Aaradhya with her grandparents while wishing her parents on their wedding anniversary. The actress also reflected on family moments and recent appearances, while continuing to receive praise for her last film role.
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At least five people were killed when a Mexican Navy plane on a medical mission crashed near Galveston, Texas. The aircraft carried Navy officers, civilians and a child patient. US authorities have launched a search and investigation as foggy conditions persist.
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Iniyan from Chennai won the Ekagra International Open Rapid Chess Tournament in Hyderabad, taking home Rs 5 lakh. Mitroba Guha and Harikrishna finished second and third. The event honored young talents and announced plans for future FIDE-rated competitions
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India T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav and all-rounder Shivam Dube will play two Vijay Hazare Trophy matches for Mumbai on January 6 and 8. Rohit Sharma is also set to feature, as BCCI pushes for greater domestic participation
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Krishnappa Gowtham, former India all-rounder, has retired from all formats of cricket at 37. He played one ODI for India, featured in 36 IPL matches, and delivered a memorable all-round performance in the 2019 Karnataka Premier League
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Canada, US, UK, Australia and Germany are the top higher education destinations for Indian students, with over 13.35 lakh Indians studying abroad in 2024, highlighting persistent brain drain, a NITI Aayog report said
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Punjab named Shubman Gill, Abhishek Sharma and Arshdeep Singh in their 18-man Vijay Hazare Trophy squad. Quarterfinalists last season, Punjab begin against Maharashtra on December 24 in Jaipur. Gill’s availability remains uncertain due to India’s upcoming ODI and T20I series
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India will face Sri Lanka in the second WT20I in Visakhapatnam after an eight-wicket win in the opener. Harmanpreet Kaur stressed on improving fielding, while Jemimah Rodrigues and Vaishnavi Sharma impressed as India aim to continue their dominance
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Telangana defeated Chhattisgarh 2-1 in the Santosh Trophy National Football Championship league phase at Nairanpur. Syed Imtiyaz Ahmed and Imran Ali scored for Telangana, while Ashok Kunjur netted a consolation goal for Chhattisgarh in the 80th minute
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Two youths were killed and another seriously injured after an unidentified vehicle rammed into their motorcycle at Shalipet village in Medak district. Police have registered a case
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Warangal Warriors defeated Nizam Nawabs 85-69 in the Telangana Pro Basketball League at Yousufguda, Hyderabad. After a close start, the Warriors pulled away with disciplined teamwork and strong defense to secure a convincing victory in the championship clash
