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Thailand and Cambodia agreed to an immediate ceasefire, the second in six months, after border clashes killed dozens and displaced over 500,000 civilians along their 800-km border. The pact bans attacks on civilians, infrastructure, and troop movements. Fighting began on December 7, following a July ceasefire mediated by Malaysia and US President Donald Trump.
Customs officials at Kochi Airport, Kerala, have intercepted 4.3 kg of hybrid cannabis valued at over ₹4 crore. Two men, Shanawas and Abdul Nasser, arriving from Phuket, Thailand, were arrested after drugs hidden in packets were discovered during inspection. Authorities believe the duo may be operating as couriers for a larger drug trafficking network.
The Tamil Nadu island controversy escalates as a writ petition has been filed in the Madras High Court to prevent the Kanturi festival at the hilltop dargah of Thiruparankundram Subramanya temple. The petitioner cited previous court orders banning animal sacrifices on the hill and argued that permitting the festival would hurt Hindu sentiments.
Bollywood superstar Salman Khan turns 60 today, Dec 27, hosting a grand birthday bash at his Panvel farmhouse, attended by close friends, co-stars, and industry insiders. The event, heavily secured with police and private arrangements, has drawn fans outside hoping for a glimpse, making Salman’s milestone birthday a star-studded and much-talked-about celebration.
Indian women’s cricket captain Harmanpreet Kaur has set a new milestone by becoming the most successful captain in women’s T20Is, securing 77 wins and surpassing Australia’s Meg Lanning (76). England’s Heather Knight ranks third with 72 victories. Harmanpreet also leads in wins against a single team, having defeated Sri Lanka 16 times under her captaincy.
Devotees have flocked to Srisailam temple in Nandyal district, AP, ahead of New Year and Makara Sankranti celebrations. Long queues have formed, with darshan of Lord Mallikarjuna and Goddess Bhramaramba taking up to 5 hours. Due to the rush, arjitha sevas and abhishekams were temporarily halted. Authorities confirmed that all arrangements have been made.
The Telangana govt is planning to introduce smart cards statewide, starting with the TGSRTC. Women availing free bus travel under the Mahalaxmi scheme will receive these cards, aimed at streamlining the scheme’s efficiency. A deal has been signed with the Center for Good Governance to provide tech support for smooth implementation of the program.
★Kolkata in March: Festival crowd surge leads to 18 deaths.★★Varanasi in June: Temple rush results in 12 casualties during prayers.★Mumbai in August: Stadium exit chaos injures over 30 fans.★Ahmedabad in October: Religious gathering stampede leaves 10 dead.★Delhi in December: Market crowding, several injuries reported.
Russian President Putin revealed a big rise in the country’s weapons production after the war with Ukraine. He stated that overall production has hiked 22-fold, with tank output rising 2.2 times and military aircraft production 4.6 times. Putin credited the defense sector’s growth to steady economic development, emphasizing its vital role.
Soaring ticket prices of Telugu big films are driven more by inflated star remunerations than grandeur. Fans celebrating massive paychecks ignore the impact on audiences. With heroes and directors quoting ₹140 crore and ₹100 crore even before filming, project budgets touch ₹250 crore, forcing producers to raise ticket rates and straining the industry.
Senior Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has cautioned the Central Govt against underestimating Pakistan, highlighting its evolving military strategies and missile development. He emphasized that democracy there is largely nominal, with the military maintaining substantial control. Tharoor urged India to remain vigilant and fully prepared to respond to any threats.
Malaysia’s top court has convicted former PM Najib Razak on corruption charges, ruling that he misappropriated $700 million from the 1MDB development fund for personal use. Najib has been sentenced to 15 years in prison and fined $2.8 billion. Failure to pay the fine could result in a amore 10-year jail term, marking a big […]
A review meeting on the formation of Greater Vijayawada and Greater Tirupati is scheduled at the AP Secretariat this afternoon, chaired by CM Chandrababu. The meeting will focus on development plans and administrative integration of 75 villages under Vijayawada. Afterward, the CM will depart for HYD to attend the NTR Educational Institution’s celebrations.
Prabhas’ “The Raja Saab”, directed by Maruthi, releases January 9, 2026, blending horror, romance, comedy, and fantasy. Tonight, a grand pre-release event in Hyderabad is underway, drawing all attention as a key promotional moment. A successful event could boost overseas advance bookings, though details of Maruthi’s plans for the evening remain under wraps.
Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin will inaugurate the third agriculture expo-cum-seminar today, December 27, in Tiruvannamalai, organized by the TN Agriculture Department. The two-day event will showcase modern technologies, crop varieties, organic farming, livestock, and agro-industries. CM Stalin will distribute ₹669 crore in welfare benefits to 80,571 farmers.