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As part of Lionel Messi’s GOAT India Tour, an exhibition match will be held on December 13 at Uppal Stadium in Hyderabad. Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy is expected to captain the team playing against Messi’s side. He will play as center forward, leading a team made up of government school football players.
Thousands gathered in the Philippine capital demanding accountability over a multibillion-dollar infrastructure scandal involving officials, lawmakers, and construction firms. Public anger over alleged “ghost” flood-control projects has intensified. Entire towns have recently been submerged by typhoon-driven floods, fueling nationwide protests.
Veteran Kannada actor MS Umesh passed away after fighting liver cancer. He was hospitalised last month after a fall at home. Umesh was known for films like ‘Venkata in Sankata’ and ‘Golmaal Radhakrishna’. His death shocked fans and the film industry. Actor Aniruddha Jatkar paid tribute on Instagram, calling him a beloved comedian.
British playwright and Oscar-winning screenwriter Tom Stoppard died peacefully at his Dorset home. Known for Shakespeare in Love and contributions to major film franchises, he built a six-decade career across theater, radio, and screen. Born in Czechoslovakia, he fled the Nazis, became a journalist, earned a knighthood, and raised four sons thereafter.
Dr Muzammil Ganai, Dr Adeel Rather, Dr Shaheen Saeed, and Mufto Irfan Ahmad Wagay were sent to 10-day judicial custody in the Delhi Red Fort blast case. The NIA continues probing a “white-collar” terror module linked to the attack, tracing multiple hideouts and questioning local landlords as the investigation unfolds.
Hyderabad’s Winter Utsav Mela at Necklace Road now features a 60-foot Dubai-style artificial waterfall and an Antarctica-themed zone. Families can enjoy mist, lighting, snow props, and photospots. The mela offers over 100 shopping stalls, food, games, and rides. Open daily from 4 pm to 10:30 pm until Jan 18, 2026, it’s perfect for weekend visits.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese married his long-time partner Jodie Haydon in a small private ceremony in Canberra. He is the first Australian leader to get married while still in office. The couple said they were happy to celebrate their love with close family and friends after getting engaged last Valentine’s Day earlier that year.
Sri Lanka has declared a nationwide emergency after severe floods caused major destruction. The government says this will help speed up rescue and relief work by deploying troops, police, health workers and officials quickly. Cyclone Ditwah has moved away, but heavy rain and strong winds continue. So far, 123 people are confirmed dead and many […]
The Indian Air Force has launched Operation Sagar Bandhu today. Under this initiative, the Indian Air Force has airlifted 21 tonnes of relief material, along with over 80 NDRF personnel and eight tonnes of equipment, to Sri Lanka. India has provided this support to the island nation Sri Lanka as it is witnessing devastating floods […]
iBOMMA Ravi’s police custody hearing will continue for the 3rd day today. Police brought him from Chanchalguda jail to CCS and got leads on NG network and financial affairs on the 1st day. It was found that Ravi had earned crores of rupees through IP masking and unauthorized sites and gaming/betting apps. However, Ravi did […]
A major fire broke out in the C-block of the Baby Memorial Hospital, Kerala. Immediately, hospital authorities started firefighting efforts, and later, Fire and Rescue Services personnel joined and evacuated patients. No casualties or injuries have been reported so far. Fire officers suspected that the cause of the incident originated from the AC panels.
The All India Congress Committee today appointed presidents for 41 district units in Chhattisgarh under its ‘Sangathan Srijan Abhiyan’ to strengthen urban and grassroots structures. The list, including 5 women leaders, was issued Friday. The move, approved by Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge, follows state in-charge Sachin Pilot’s 2-day visit to Chhattisgarh.
Delhi’s Rouse Avenue Court deferred its decision on the ED chargesheet in the National Herald case to December 16. The probe, arising from Subramanian Swamy’s 2012 complaint, alleges Sonia and Rahul Gandhi misused AJL assets via Young Indian Pvt Ltd to acquire over ₹2,000 crore in properties. Congress calls the charges “strange” and “unprecedented.”
Vivek Chaturvedi, a 1990-batch IRS (C&IT) officer, has been appointed CBIC Chairman, succeeding Sanjay Kumar Agarwal. Sanjay retired on Nov 28 after modernizing the GST framework. Chaturvedi, previously a CBIC member, also served as principal DG of vigilance, chief vigilance officer, and head of DGARM, focusing on data analytics to combat tax evasion.
The Election Commission has named retired IAS officer Subrata Gupta as the Special Roll Observer for the SIR exercise in West Bengal. EC also appointed 12 IAS officers to observe the vital aspects of the electoral rolls as per the SIR. These observers will aid district election officers and electoral registration officers in implementing corrective […]