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Russian General Assassinated: Major General Valery Trushin was killed in a high-profile car bomb explosion in Moscow. Russian intelligence agencies suspect a "Ukraine link," further escalating the ongoing conflict.
Global Maritime Tensions: The U.S. "total blockade" of oil tankers entering or leaving Venezuela continues. Russia has officially warned that this maritime pressure could lead to a massive spike in global energy prices.
Middle East Security: Following the U.S. strike on 70 ISIS targets in Syria, local militias and state forces are reportedly moving into central regions, complicating the security landscape in the Levant.
Infrastructure Growth: India’s core sector output reported a growth of 1.8% for November 2025. While steady, the data shows a contraction in the cement and refinery sectors compared to previous months.
Political Accountability: BJP National President J.P. Nadda raised serious allegations regarding the 2013 Jhiram Valley Maoist attack, claiming "Congress insiders" were involved in aiding the ambush.
Railway Safety & Fares: The Ministry of Railways confirmed that the fare revision starting December 26 is primarily to fund the rapid rollout of 'Kavach' (Train Collision Avoidance System) across all high-traffic routes.
Excise Reforms: CM N. Chandrababu Naidu has ordered a complete crackdown on illegal "belt shops." He specifically asked officials to study the Haryana sub-lease model to ensure a transparent and regulated liquor distribution system.
Crime Statistics 2025: Andhra Pradesh recorded a 5.5% decrease in overall crime this year. The police department credited the "Dharma Nyaya Sahayak App" for faster convictions and digital monitoring.
Agriculture Push: The government is focusing on Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) to help small-scale farmers access international markets directly.
Vijayawada: Police have intensified the probe into the corporate-style child trafficking racket. They have identified several private clinics involved in the "brokerage" of infants.
Tirumala (TTD): The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) introduced a new "AI-based Crowd Monitoring System" to predict rush hours and manage the Sarva Darshan queues more effectively.
Visakhapatnam: IT giant TCS has confirmed that its new delivery center will be fully operational by the second week of January 2026.
Cricket (India vs SL): The Indian women's team looks to seal the T20I series in Visakhapatnam today. All eyes are on Smriti Mandhana and Jemimah Rodrigues following their stellar performances.
IPL 2026 Strategy: Following the mini-auction, teams have shifted focus to fitness camps. Cameron Green remains the centerpiece of KKR’s strategy for the upcoming season.
Malayalam Cinema: A massive memorial event is planned for the late Sreenivasan. His contributions to political satire are being studied as part of film school curriculums in South India.
International Recognition: The Telugu short film Osey Balamma is garnering international buzz ahead of its Sundance screening, highlighting rural struggles in Andhra Pradesh.
Bio-hacking: A growing 2025 trend pioneered by Bryan Johnson, involving extreme data-driven diets and medical procedures to reverse biological aging.
Slop: A new 2025 tech term used to describe low-quality, unsolicited content generated by AI (similar to "SPAM").
The 1.5°C Breach: 2025 is officially recorded as one of the warmest years on record, with the global average temperature consistently hovering near the critical 1.5°C threshold above pre-industrial levels.
Kavach System: Developed by the Research Designs and Standards Organisation (RDSO), it is an indigenously developed Safety Integrity Level 4 (SIL-4) certified system.
Do you know that a trafficked child is legally classified as an "Injured Witness"? This means their testimony carries high weight in court, and minor inconsistencies in their memory (due to trauma) cannot be used to dismiss the case.
Do you know why spicy food causes a runny nose? It’s because of Capsaicin, which triggers "neurogenic inflammation." Your body produces mucus to "wash away" the perceived irritant from your nasal membranes.
Do you know that 2025 marks the 150th anniversary of India's National Song, Vande Mataram? It was written by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee in 1875.
Andhra Pradesh Skill Census: Starting January 2026, the state will conduct the first-ever AI-driven census to map the skills of the unemployed youth to facilitate direct placements.
Excise Department: New recruitment for Excise Constables (approx. 2,000 posts) is expected to be notified soon to support the new anti-belt shop enforcement wings.
PES University Admissions: Registrations for the 2026 academic year for Engineering and Management streams are closing by the end of December.
👩🌾 National Farmer's Day (Kisan Diwas)
Theme 2025: "Vikasit Bharat 2047 – The Role of FPOs in Globalising Indian Agriculture"
Why today? To commemorate the 123rd birth anniversary of Choudhary Charan Singh, the 5th PM of India and a legendary peasant leader.
Empowerment Tools:
Kapas Kisan App: A new digital tool launched to help cotton farmers get real-time market prices.
Rythanna Meekosam: AP's flagship scheme to integrate farmers with global FPOs.
UN Proclamation: The United Nations has officially declared 2026 as the International Year of the Woman Farmer.
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