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‘Padayappa’ was rereleasing on December 12, 2025, celebrating 25 years of Thalaiva stardom. Superstar Rajinikanth revealed in a special video that Aishwarya Rai Bachchan was the first choice for the Neelambari role but declined due to date issues, leading to Ramya Krishnan’s standout. Later we collaborated successfully in ‘Robo.’
Violence erupted in Machala Prison, southwestern Ecuador, after an explosive device detonated outside, leaving 13 inmates dead. The clashes highlight ongoing issues with drug violence and narcotics operations run from inside prisons. Authorities said investigations are underway, with forensic teams examining the deceased to determine the exact causes of death.
Balakrishna’s “Akhanda 2” missed its December 5 release due to financial issues, but the team has now cleared the pending roadblocks. Industry sources suggest a fresh release-date announcement is expected today, with December 12, 2025, as the likely target. Fans eagerly await official confirmation, hoping the film launches smoothly this time.
Megapower Star Ram Charan, popular in Japan, recently met fans who traveled from the country to see him, spending quality time and winning hearts. He is currently shooting his upcoming sports action drama Peddi, starring Janhvi Kapoor. The film’s team will soon move to Delhi for key sequences, with AR Rahman composing music.
Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi accused Rwanda of breaching a US-brokered peace agreement days after signing it in Washington. Clashes between Rwanda-backed M23 rebels and Congolese forces killed at least 36 people in Sange and disrupted implementation efforts. The US urged Rwanda to prevent further escalation along the eastern Congo border.
Field Marshal Asim Munir, Pakistan’s first Chief of Defence Forces, said the country is peaceful but will not tolerate threats to its sovereignty. Addressing officers at the GHQ, Munir emphasized that Pakistan would respond swiftly and severely to any aggression against it. He received a guard of honor during the ceremony.
US President Donald Trump ally Alina Habba resigned as US attorney for New Jersey after an appeals court ruled she had been serving unlawfully. She called the decision political but said she stepped down to protect the office’s stability. Habba will remain a senior adviser as legal battles over Trump-era appointments continue.
US President Trump announced that Nvidia will be permitted to ship H200 chips to approved customers in China and other locations, under conditions aimed at safeguarding national security. He mentioned that AMD, Intel, and other American companies will adhere to the same framework. The Commerce Department is in the process of finalizing the export guidelines.
The Enforcement Directorate filed a chargesheet against former Delhi minister Satyendar Jain and 13 others under the PMLA for alleged corruption in awarding Delhi Jal Board sewage treatment plant tenders. The probe found involvement in concealing and using ₹17.70 crore proceeds of crime. The complaint was submitted to a Delhi court on December 6.
Starlink clarified that its India pricing displayed online was a “config glitch” showing dummy data and does not reflect actual costs. The service isn’t live, orders aren’t being taken, and final pricing awaits government approvals. The company highlighted high-speed, plug-and-play internet with 99.9% uptime and is hiring in Bengaluru ahead of its India launch.
Regions in southern and western Russia issued warnings about possible drone attacks. Four airports in Vladikavkaz, Grozny, and Magas halt arrivals and departures. Rosaviatsia said the temporary flight restrictions were implemented for safety concerns before normal schedules could resume across the region without major disruptions reported.
Veteran social activist Dr. Baba Adhav died in Pune at 95 after a prolonged illness. A key leader of Maharashtra’s labour movements, he founded the Hamal Panchayat to organise headloaders. Hospitalised 12 days earlier, he died of cardiac arrest. He also championed equality through the influential ‘Ek Gaon Ek Panwatha’ anti-caste campaign.
IBM is buying data-streaming platform Confluent for about $9.3 billion, in one of its biggest acquisitions yet, to enhance real-time software needed for AI. IBM will pay $31 per share, valuing the deal at $11 billion including debt, with an expected closing by mid-2026. Analysts say the move could strengthen IBM’s AI and software growth […]
A 7.5-magnitude offshore earthquake struck northeastern Japan, injuring at least 30 people and triggering evacuations for about 90,000 residents. Tsunami warnings up to three meters were issued for Hokkaido, Aomori, and Iwate before being lifted after smaller waves were confirmed. Officials urged vigilance, as aftershocks remain possible this week.
A 2.9 magnitude earthquake shook Oakland at 2:55 PM today, with its epicentre north of Montclair. San Ramon also experienced continued tremors, including quakes of 2.9 and 2.6 earlier in the afternoon. UC Berkeley seismologist Roland Burgmann said the activity is a “flare-up” of November’s swarm, noting these quakes come and go without a major […]