24 Major news headlines for Wednesday, December 24, 2025, feature a mix of technological achievements, political shifts, and international tensions.

Major news headlines for Wednesday, December 24, 2025, feature a mix of technological achievements, political shifts, and international tensions.

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National & International News

• ISRO's BlueBird Success: ISRO successfully launched the BlueBird Block-2 communication satellite using the LVM3-M6 rocket from Sriharikota. This marks the heaviest foreign payload ever launched from India and is designed to provide direct 4G/5G broadband to smartphones.
• India-Bangladesh Tensions: India has officially summoned the Bangladesh High Commissioner to protest the brutal lynching of Hindu youth Deepu Das in Mymensingh. The UN has also expressed deep concern, urging for the safety of minorities in Bangladesh.
• H-1B Visa Overhaul: The U.S. government is replacing the H-1B visa lottery with a wage-weighted system starting in 2026. This shift prioritizes higher-skilled, higher-paid applicants to prevent abuse of the system.
• Libyan Official Killed: Libya’s military chief, Mohammed Ali Ahmed al-Haddad, and seven others died in a plane crash shortly after takeoff from Turkey.
• Maharashtra Politics: Estranged cousins Uddhav and Raj Thackeray have reunited to form an alliance for the upcoming BMC (Mumbai civic) polls. 

Regional News (Telangana & AP)

• Telangana Chilly Weather: 
  Hyderabad
   and other parts of 
  Telangana
   are experiencing a significant cold wave, with temperatures dropping as low as 4.5°C this winter season.
• Andhra's Tech Roadmap: CM Chandrababu Naidu outlined a plan for 
  Vizag
   to become a global data center hub and Amaravati to anchor a "Quantum Valley".
• New Year Regulations: Telangana has announced relaxed liquor timings for New Year's Eve, allowing service until 1 AM at clubs and bars with prior permission. 

Legal & Crime

• Unnao Rape Case: The Delhi High Court has suspended the life sentence of former BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar in the 2017 rape case, granting him conditional bail.
• Jamia Professor Suspended: A professor at Jamia Millia Islamia was suspended following an exam question concerning "atrocities on Muslim minorities," which led to public controversy.
• Manhunt in Canada: Toronto police have issued a nationwide warrant for the partner of Himanshi Khurana, an Indian-origin woman found dead in a suspected case of intimate partner violence. 

Sports & Entertainment

• Domestic Cricket Record: 15-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi became the youngest centurion in List A history, scoring 190 in the Vijay Hazare Trophy.
• Avengers Teaser: A teaser for "
  Avengers: Doomsday
  " confirmed Chris Evans will return to the MCU as Steve Rogers.
• Box Office Milestone: The film "
  Dhurandhar
  ," starring Ranveer Singh, has officially crossed the ₹900 crore mark globally. 

Environment & Utility

• Air Quality: Delhi’s air quality remains "very poor" with an AQI around 349, causing flight and train delays due to dense fog.
• Holiday Closures: The U.S. Embassy and consulates in India will remain closed from December 24 to 26 for the Christmas period.