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India’s nationwide Lok Adalat on December 13 will allow settlement of pending traffic challans with 50–100% discounts in 11 states, including Telangana. Eligible violations include no helmet, no seatbelt, signal jumping, overspeeding and old e-challans. Serious offences like drunk driving or hit-and-run are excluded. Settlements will permanently close cases.
Telangana CM Revanth Reddy accused the Centre of filing a new case against Sonia and Rahul Gandhi to divert attention from Rahul’s nationwide ‘vote chori’ campaign. Addressing a Congress executive meet, he called the FIR “illegal” and claimed it was meant to avoid debate on alleged election flaws. He said Telangana stands with the Gandhis.
Bigg Boss 19 enters its tense finale week with reports claiming wildcard contestant Malti Chahar has been evicted in a mid-week elimination, though makers haven’t confirmed it. Fans reacted sharply online, calling her exit expected, while others criticised. If true, the Top 5 finalists are Gaurav Khanna, Farrhana Bhatt, Tanya Mittal, Pranit More and Amaal […]
The BJP has fielded a surprising candidate in Kerala’s Munnar: a local woman named Sonia Gandhi, originally named after the Congress leader by her Congress-worker father. Now married into a BJP family, she contests her first panchayat election against Congress and CPI(M) rivals. Her unusual name has created buzz ahead of Kerala’s local body polls.
AIMIM Nampally MLA Majid Hussain’s remarks at a Maharashtra rally sparked controversy after being seen as inciting sentiments. BJP’s Minority Morcha condemned the comments, accusing AIMIM of using religion politically. The row erupted amid voting for 264 municipal councils and nagar panchayats, a key indicator of Maharashtra’s political mood.
‘Akhanda 2,’ starring Balakrishna and directed by Boyapati Sreenu, is set for paid premieres in India. The Andhra Pradesh government approved a ticket price hike, with premieres at Rs. 600 and enhanced rates for 10 days: Rs. 222.5 for single screens and Rs. 277 for multiplexes. Samyukta, Aadi Pinishetty, and Harshaali Malhotra feature prominently.
Madhuri Sahithi Bai, 27, daughter of Andhra IAS officer Chinna Ramudu, died by suicide in Tadepalli following alleged dowry harassment by her husband, Rajesh Naidu. Married against her parents’ wishes, Madhuri faced threats and control from Rajesh. Police registered a case after her mother’s complaint, and an investigation is underway.
Three new budget 5G phones – Realme C85 5G, Moto G67 Power 5G, and Vivo Y31 5G, compete under ₹16,500. They differ in chipset, display refresh rate, and battery charging speeds. The Realme has a 144Hz screen and 45W charging, the Moto offers a 50MP+8MP camera, and the Vivo features 44W fast charging.
Chief Justice Surya Kant, in a case on five missing Rohingya, questioned if illegal immigrants deserve a “red carpet” welcome. Highlighting India’s obligations, he noted citizens also need resources. While emphasizing humane treatment, he stressed that the Rohingya lack legal refugee status. The Supreme Court adjourned the matter to December 16.
Virat Kohli has refused to play in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, unlike Rohit Sharma, citing a preference against “excessive preparation.” This has strained his relationship with coach Gautam Gambhir and placed the BCCI in a dilemma over exceptions for star players. National selector Pragyan Ojha has been sent to mediate tensions.
Imran Khan, jailed since August 2023, met his sister Uzma Khan for 20 minutes in Adiala Jail. He claimed mental torture and restricted movement, blaming Army chief Asim Munir for his incarceration. Rumours about his health and death intensified after weeks without visits. Supporters protested in Islamabad and Rawalpindi, demanding clarity on his condition.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi stirred controversy by joking that pets are allowed inside Parliament, referring to a rescued dog brought by Renuka Chowdhury. His remark drew laughter but drew criticism from BJP leaders, who accused him of disrespecting MPs and Parliament, suggesting he compared lawmakers to dogs, fueling a heated political debate.
The Health Ministry informed Parliament that India’s doctor-population ratio is 1:811. This estimate assumes 80% of registered practitioners in both allopathic and AYUSH systems are available. The ministry highlighted this figure in a written reply to the Rajya Sabha, reflecting the current capacity of the country’s medical workforce.
Bengaluru Police booked Rameshwaram Cafe owners and a representative for selling noxious food, criminal conspiracy, and fabricating evidence after customer Nikhil claimed he found a worm at their airport outlet. The cafe alleges a staged Rs 25 lakh extortion attempt. Police are investigating, while the cafe denies safety violations and vows full cooperation.
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah clarified there is no rift with Deputy CM DK Shivakumar, calling their governance united “like brothers.” He stated Shivakumar will become CM whenever the Congress high command decides. Recent breakfast meetings aim to ease leadership tensions ahead of the Belagavi legislature session, amid ongoing power-sharing speculations.