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There are allegations that the quality of liquor has declined in the newly introduced ₹99 quarter by the Andhra Pradesh govt. Consumers claim that while the alcohol percentage remains the same but the taste is different. However, it appears that the Excise Dept is unable to take action as the alcohol meets the required standards.
3-year-old Chetna has been trapped in a 700-foot borewell in Rajasthan’s Kotputli for nearly 70 hours. Rescue operations involve NDRF teams and rat hole miners, who are digging a parallel tunnel to free her. Oxygen is being supplied, cameras monitor her, and ambulances are stationed on-site. Authorities have cordoned off the area for safety.
An earthquake of magnitude 2.6 struck Sonipat, Haryana, on Friday at 09:42 am IST, according to the National Centre of Seismology. The tremor occurred at a depth of 10 kilometers, with coordinates at Latitude 28.82° N and Longitude 76.90° E. No immediate reports of damage were received.
➢Tollywood should cooperate in the fight against drugs, ➢Film heroes should participate in promotional programs, ➢Cess levied on ticket prices should be used for funding integrated schools, ➢All actors should promote drug eradication campaigns, ➢Advertisements against drugs should be played in theaters, ➢Actors’ rallies are prohibited.
Tollywood bigwigs, including producers Dil Raju, Allu Arvind, and actors Venkatesh, Nagarjuna, and Nithiin, are set to meet Telangana CM Revanth Reddy today to discuss industry challenges. Key figures from the Directors’ Association, Telugu Film Chamber, MA Association, and government representatives like CM Bhatti Vikramarka will also attend.
China has approved the construction of the world’s largest hydropower dam on the Yarlung Zangbo River in Tibet, aiming to generate 300 billion kWh annually. The project supports China’s carbon goals, stimulates industries, and faces unique engineering challenges while exceeding the costs of the Three Gorges Dam.
During an India-Australia Test match at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, pro-Khalistan supporters, without tickets, clashed with Indian fans after unfurling flags and chanting anti-India slogans. The incident highlighted an attempt to disrupt the match. Victoria Police removed the disruptive individuals to restore order.
Karnataka BJP MLA Munirathna was hit by an egg during an event in Bengaluru’s Nandini Layout, marking Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s birth anniversary. The BJP accused Congress workers of the attack, which was caught on camera and circulated widely. The incident occurred as the MLA was walking to his car post-event.
Japan Airlines reported a cyberattack, causing delays to domestic and international flights due to baggage check-in system issues. Over a dozen flights were affected, but there were no major disruptions or cancellations. JAL identified and resolved the problem, suspending flight sales for the day and apologizing for the inconvenience caused.
Andhra Pradesh CM N. Chandrababu Naidu met PM Modi on Wednesday to discuss state issues, highlighting financial challenges and the diversion of funds from 94 centrally sponsored schemes. He thanked Modi for supporting the Polavaram and Amaravati projects and presented the Swarnandhra Vision 2047 document.
PM Modi wished Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu and global Hanukkah celebrants on Wednesday. In a post on X, Modi expressed hopes that the festival’s radiance would bring hope, peace, and strength. Hanukkah, a Jewish festival, celebrates the rededication of the Second Temple of Jerusalem with candle lighting.
Joe Biden condemned Russia’s missile and drone strikes on Ukraine, reaffirming US support. He pledged increased weapon deliveries, including air defense missiles, to strengthen Ukraine’s defense. Biden called the attacks an attempt to disrupt Ukraine’s energy supply and stressed that the US and the international community must stand with Ukraine.
BJP IT cell chief Amit Malviya accused the Telangana Congress govt of targeting the Telugu film industry through coercion and extortion. He claimed CM Revanth Reddy was pressuring stars and producers for money. Malviya’s remarks came amid controversy over a woman’s death in a stampede during the Pushpa 2 screening in Hyderabad.
Adulterated liquor caused a stir in Telangana, with six people falling ill after consuming it. Two of the individuals are in critical condition and have been shifted to Hyderabad for better treatment. The incident occurred in Nerkakondapuram, Saligauraram Mandal, in Nalgonda district. Further details about the incident are awaited.
US President Joe Biden urged the Defense Department to continue its surge of weapons to Ukraine after Russia’s Christmas Day missile and drone attacks on Ukrainian cities. The strikes injured 6 in Kharkiv and killed one in Dnipropetrovsk. With $175 billion in aid committed, future support may be uncertain under President-elect Donald Trump.