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Parody song case sees complaint turned on accuser
A police case linked to the parody song Pottiye Kettiye took an unexpected turn after a counter-complaint was filed against the man who had first approached the authorities over the song, widening a controversy that has already raised questions about free expression, selective policing and the use of criminal law in cultural disputes.
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December 19, 2025
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High Court refuses Jolly bid to block web series Anali
Kerala High Court on Thursday declined to halt the release of the Malayalam web series Anali on Jio Hotstar, rejecting a plea filed by Koodathayi multiple murder accused Jollyamma Joseph, also known as Jolly, who alleged that the production would prejudice her ongoing trial and damage her right to a fair hearing.
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December 19, 2025
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Protein marketing comes at the cost of overall balance, say nutritionists
In recent times people have become more conscious of one macronutrient over all others — protein.
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December 19, 2025
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Malti: He tried to kiss me & I froze
Bigg Boss 19's Malti Chahar recalls shocking casting couch experience with elderly filmmaker
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December 19, 2025
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Natesan rejects IUML's charge
He said communities that raise their voices for fair treatment are often labelled as aggressive
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December 19, 2025
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K’taka Assembly passes first anti-hate speech law; BJP calls it ‘Brahmastra’
Bill prescribes fine up to Rs 1 lakh and jail term up to 7 years
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December 19, 2025
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Mrunal, Adivi starrer Dacoit teaser out
Teaser of Mrunal Thakur and Adivi Sesh’s Dacoit released, showcasing high-octane action, heist plot and Anurag Kashyap's cameo
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December 19, 2025
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Court rebukes officials for defying orders
Government officials cannot invoke law and order concerns as a justification for disregarding court direc tives, Justice G. R. Swa minathan of the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court said on Wednesday while hearing two contempt of court cases, including one arising from the Thiru-pparankundram deepam dispute.
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December 19, 2025
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Amazon Pay launches UPI Biometric Authentication
Amazon Pay has rolled out UPI Biometric Authentication, enabling customers to approve digital payments using fingerprint scans or facial recognition, marking a notable advance in the countrys payments landscape.
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December 19, 2025
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Mysuru DC tells officials to file FIRs on atrocity cases
Mysuru Deputy Commissioner G Lakshmikanth Reddy on Thursday directed officials to investigate alleged cases of atrocities on people belonging to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes strictly.
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December 19, 2025
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Oz PM unfurls new hate speech laws
PM Anthony Albanese has announced a new package of hate speech laws aimed at directly targeting “hate preachers” and strengthening Australia’s response to antisemitism, while conceding that more could have been done before the Bondi Beach terrorist attack.
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December 19, 2025
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FinMin unveils new logo for RRBs to signify a single, unified brand identity
The Finance Ministry on Thursday unveiled a new logo for Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) to signify a single and unified brand identity.
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December 19, 2025
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Centre attacked over rural job claims
Chief Minister MK Stalin accused the BJP government at the Centre of misleading the public by claiming that rural households are assured 125 days of employment under the VBGRAMG scheme, calling the assertion a “deceptive ploy” that masks deeper structural problems in rural livelihoods.
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December 19, 2025
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Jayalalithaa heirs seek clarity on tax dues
Family members of the late chief minister and AIADMK general secretary J Jayal alithaa have told the Madras High Court that they are prepared to clear the outst anding income tax liabilities linked to her estate, provided the authorities specify the exact amount payable, signalling a possible narrowing of a long-running legal dispute that has spanned years after her death.
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December 19, 2025
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Heritage status for Chennai's century-old trees
Chennai is preparing to accord heritage status to a set of century-old trees following a scientific assessment that will map their internal health and longevity using Electrical Resistance Tomography, a technology more commonly applied in advanced arboricultural studies abroad.
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December 19, 2025
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With conviction, Kokate’s cabinet run comes to end
Nationalist Congress Party (Ajit Pawar faction) MLA and Maharashtra cabinet minister Manikrao Kokate has resigned from his ministerial post following his conviction ina case related to the alleged illegal allotment of a government residential flat using forged documents.
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December 19, 2025
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Polling stations to get physical check before approval
Municipal commissioner and district election officer Bhushan Gagrani has directed civic officials to physically inspect polling stations before finalising the list.
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December 19, 2025
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Food delivery platform sector generated ₹1.2L cr in gross output in FY24
India's food delivery platform sector generated Rs 1.2 lakh crore in gross output in 2023-2024 and has been expanding at a rate faster that of the overall economy, thus emerging as a powerful economic engine according to an NCAER-Prosus report.
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December 19, 2025
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Hitting sixes in final over: SC flags judges’ pre-retirement order spree
The Supreme Court has objected to the \"growing trend” of judges passing \"so many orders\" just before they retire, equating it to a batter \"hitting sixes\" in the final overs of a match.
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December 19, 2025
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INDIA, OMAN SEAL FTA
Pact opens pathways to key markets in Africa and Europe, and duty-free access to a range of Indian labour-intensive sectors
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December 19, 2025
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KGF co-director Kirtan loses his son
The Kannada film industry has been shaken by tragic news.
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December 19, 2025
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Mahurat glimpses of Aakhri Sawal
National Award-winning director Abhijeet Mohan Warang unveils Aakhri Sawal mahurat glimpses, revealing untold pre-Independence stories with an ensemble cast
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December 19, 2025
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EU leaders likely to be R-Day guests
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and other leaders, including European Council President Antonio Costa, are likely to be chief guests at next year’s January 26 parade, sources said.
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December 19, 2025
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SC dismisses Takia Masjid plea to challenge Mahakal temple complex expansion
The Supreme Court dismissed a petition filed by Takia Masjid challenging the land acquisition and expansion of the Mahakal temple complex in Ujjain.
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December 19, 2025
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Case filed against Shilpa Shetty's pub
The Bengaluru police have registered a case against the management of Bastian, a luxury pub and restaurant owned by Bollywood actor Shilpa Shetty, for allegedly operating beyond the permitted hours and violating government regulations.
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December 19, 2025
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NIA cracks down on fertilizer hoarding and overpricing
ACTION | State tightens grip to protect farmers and provide food security
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December 19, 2025
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December 19, 2025
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Posters question Karur absence
Posters questioning the absence of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam founder Vijay from Karur surfaced across parts of Erode on Thursday, injecting a note of public dissent into the buildup to the party’s first major public meeting in Tamil Nadu since the Karur stampede.
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December 19, 2025
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Haveri's transgender-run Akka café shut down
The Akka Café and Nandini Milk Parlor located within the Haveri Zilla Panchayat premises have been shut down, leaving citizens and officials without affordable food options.
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December 19, 2025
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Assembly passes Social Boycott Prevention Bill
The Assembly on Thursday passed the Social Boycott (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Bill unanimously.
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