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In Shendursani village, Yavatmal district, Maharashtra, authorities uncovered a massive birth certificate scam. Between September and November, 27,397 births were registered despite a population of just 1,500. Police suspect misuse of government schemes or illegal activities. Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis has ordered a formal investigation into the incident.
The OnePlus 15R offers a larger 6.83-inch 165Hz display, Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 processor, ultrasonic fingerprint sensor, dual rear cameras, 32MP selfie camera, 7,400mAh battery, and Android 16, compared to the 13R’s 6.78-inch 120Hz screen, Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, triple rear cameras, 16MP selfie, 6,000mAh battery, and Android 15. Prices are slightly higher.
The Supreme Court dismissed a PIL demanding WHO limits for cancer-causing chemicals, antimony and DEHP, in packaged food and water. Chief Justice Surya Kant criticized the “urbanised phobia of the rich,” urging the petitioner to understand India’s ground realities. The court upheld existing FSSAI and BIS norms, citing access and practicality concerns.
Delhi blast accused Yasir Ahmed Dar was produced before Patiala House Court. After hearing arguments, the court sent him to NIA custody till December 26 under tight security. Earlier, the court also extended NIA custody of Bilal Nasir Malla and Shoyeb, arrested in the Red Fort blast case, after their previous remand ended recently today.
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee announced that the state’s job guarantee scheme Karmashree will be renamed after Mahatma Gandhi. She said removing Gandhi’s name from NREGA was shameful. The move comes as opposition parties protest a new bill to replace MGNREGA, saying it disrespects the Father of the Nation and weakens rural job rights.
Indian markets ended Thursday on a cautious note. Sensex closed 78 points lower at 84,482, marking its fourth consecutive loss, while Nifty slipped slightly to 25,815. TCS, Tech Mahindra, and Infosys led gains, whereas Sun Pharma, Tata Steel, and Asian Paints fell. IT stocks rose, but auto, power, and metal sectors dragged overall sentiment.
Congress won over 53% of Sarpanch posts in Telangana’s Gram Panchayat elections held in three phases. The party secured 6,822 seats, while BRS finished second and BJP far behind. Congress won in most districts and claimed two-thirds majority with Independent support. Voter turnout crossed 80%, and new Sarpanches will assume charge on December 22.
After the IPL 2026 auction, Kris Srikkanth criticised Sunrisers Hyderabad for ignoring their bowling and picking Liam Livingstone. He questioned who would bowl full 20 overs and why Shami was not replaced properly. He also said Gujarat Titans failed to fix their weak middle order, depending too much on their top three batters.
According to a Bain & Company report, Indians in 2025 are giving more importance to investments than savings. Over the past five years, mutual funds and the stock market have grown faster than deposits. Salaried people prefer SIPs, while business owners show more interest in stocks. Financial awareness, strong markets, and digital platforms are key […]
YSRCP chief Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy strongly opposed the privatisation of medical colleges set up during his tenure, calling it a “mega scam.” He accused the Chandrababu Naidu government of corruption, warned of jail for those taking over colleges, and vowed to reclaim them if YSRCP returns to power.
India and South Africa meet in the fifth T20I on December 19 in Ahmedabad, with India leading the series. Irfan Pathan praised captain Suryakumar Yadav, calling his leadership special despite poor batting form. He said teams bowl slower balls to him, and advised him to wait longer and play straighter before attacking under pressure situations.
James Cameron’s Avatar: Fire and Ash, releasing December 19, 2025, faced delays despite early filming. Producer Jon Landau said quality comes first, not speed. Reddit users explained that Avatar films rely heavily on CGI, with post-production taking years. Extensive visual effects work after Avatar 2 caused the delay.
Former IPL chairman Lalit Modi hosted a glamorous pre-70th birthday party for fugitive businessman Vijay Mallya at his London home in Belgrave Square. Guests included Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, Idris Elba and Manoviraj Khosla. Photos and invites were shared online. Both men live in the UK while contesting Indian legal cases. The event drew attention on media.
Shiv Sena UBT chief Uddhav Thackeray and cousin Raj Thackeray of MNS are set to finalize seat sharing for January’s BMC elections. Sena UBT may contest 120–125 seats, MNS 80–90. Talks may include NCP and Left parties. Meanwhile, BJP and Shinde-led Shiv Sena are finalizing their Mahayuti alliance seats across Mumbai and nearby regions.
Actor-turned-politician and TVK chief Vijay Thalapathy has urged voters in Tamil Nadu to support Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) ahead of the Assembly elections. He described TVK as a pure force and criticized Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), calling it an evil force. Vijay’s statement is seen as a strong endorsement of TVK in the upcoming polls.