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Headmaster spends Rs 5L to fly govt school students to Bengaluru
Bengaluru: In a heartwarming story, 24 students from a government school in Karnataka’s Koppal district went on their first-ever airplane ride to Bengaluru, courtesy of the headmaster who funded their trip. The…
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Kashmiri student ranks first in Space Science Olympiad 2025
A student from Jammu and Kashmir, Ryhan Ibn Irshad, on Tuesday, December 30, secured the first rank in the Indian Space Science Olympiad’s (ISSO) super senior category. Ryhan, a student of class…
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Over 200 govt workers held for taking bribes in 2025: Telangana ACB
Hyderabad: The Telangana Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) arrested 273 people in 199 graft cases in 2025, a majority of whom were caught accepting bribes, said Charu Sinha, Director General of ACB on Wednesday, December…
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UP: Burqa-clad men dancing to Dhurandhar song sparks outrage
Amroha: Three burqa-clad men allegedly dancing to songs from the film Dhurandhar in a school event in Uttar Pradesh’s Amroha drew widespread criticism for blatantly mocking the Islamic attire. A video of…
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Secunderabad GRP records marginal decrease in crime in 2025
Hyderabad: The overall crime under the Secunderabad Government Railway Police’s (GRP) jurisdiction in 2025 has seen a marginal decrease in 2025 compared to last year, with 228 less cases being registered, the…
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Centre approves 5-year moratorium on Vodafone Idea’s AGR dues
New Delhi: The Union government on Wednesday, December 31, approved a major relief package for Vodafone Idea, freezing its outstanding dues and approving a five-year moratorium on payments, providing a critical lifeline…
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New Year parties, events till 1 am only: Hyderabad Commissioner
Hyderabad: Hyderabad Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar said that New Year parties and events in the city would only be allowed till 1 am, warning of “uncompromising legal action” against violators. During a…
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Telangana bans high-dose Nimesulide, a popular painkiller
HYDERABAD: The Telangana Drugs Control Administration (TDCA) has ordered an immediate ban on all oral formulations of the widely-used painkiller Nimesulide exceeding 100 mg, following a Union government directive citing serious health risks.…
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Another Kashmiri man assaulted, forced to chant Vande Mataram in Haryana
Barely a week after a 28-year-old Kashmiri shawl seller was assaulted and intimidated in Uttarakhand, another young man in Haryana’s Fatehabad was forced to chant “Vande Mataram.” A video of the incident…
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Umar Khalid surrenders at Tihar jail after 14-day interim bail
Delhi: Activist Umar Khalid surrendered himself at Delhi’s Tihar jail on Sunday, December 29, after completing his 14-day interim bail period to attend his sister’s wedding. A Delhi court allowed Khalid temporary…
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Woman ‘gang-raped’, thrown out of car in Faridabad; 2 held
Faridabad: A 25-year-old married woman was allegedly gang-raped in a moving van here and later thrown onto the road, sustaining serious head injuries, police said on Wednesday. The incident occurred late Monday…
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Zomato, Swiggy offer increased payout to gig workers amid New Year strike call
New Delhi: Food delivery platforms Zomato and Swiggy are offering more incentives to their delivery partners, a standard practice they follow on festive periods, to ensure minimal disruptions in services on New…
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Zohran Mamdani is set to be sworn in as mayor as NYC rings in New Year
New York: Zohran Mamdani will become mayor of New York City as the clock ticks over into 2026 — but the celebrations are set to last through New Year’s Day. The Democrat’s…
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Ahead of New Year celebrations, Hyderabad police issues warning
Hyderabad: The Hyderabad Police has issued a stern warning to citizens, especially those driving after drinking alcohol, as part of safety measures for the upcoming New Year celebrations in the city. The…
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80-year-old Nakka Indrayya builds his own grave in Jagtial
Hyderabad: An 80-year-old man in Telangana’s Jagtial district has built his own grave in advance while still leading a healthy life. Nakka Indrayya, who has built his own grave at Laxmipuram village,…
