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Andre Russell announced his retirement from the IPL, saying he will continue playing in global leagues. Preferring to leave on a high, he thanked KKR for their support and confirmed he will return in 2026 as the franchise’s new “Power Coach”

A Kerala software employee was arrested in Hyderabad for allegedly misbehaving with an air-hostess on a Dubai–Hyderabad flight. Reportedly intoxicated, he touched her inappropriately and left an obscene note. Police booked him under BNS Sections 74, 75 and other provisions; he was remanded

PM Narendra Modi, in the 128th Mann Ki Baat episode, hailed India’s Gen-Z as the biggest strength of Viksit Bharat, citing their resilience in ISRO’s Mars-like drone challenge and linking it to the spirit that turned Chandrayaan-2’s setback into Chandrayaan-3’s success.

At a government-convened all-party meeting before the Winter Session, opposition leaders prepared to raise issues such as electoral roll revisions, the Delhi blast and foreign policy. The session, running December 2–19, will feature 15 sittings and several new bills

In Nellore, police shot and injured a suspect who allegedly attacked a head constable with a knife while fleeing after the murder of activist Penchalayya, who opposed local ganja trade. Both the injured constable and accused were hospitalised as cases were registered

On Gita Jayanthi, spiritual teachers highlight the Bhagavad Gita’s modern relevance, offering guidance for stress, purpose, mental discipline and harmony. They recommend simple daily practices—chanting the Hare Krishna Maha Mantra and reading one verse—to bring clarity, peace and spiritual connection.

IndiGo has completed the mandatory Airbus software upgrade on all 200 of its A320-family aircraft, while Air India has finished updates on over 90 per cent of its fleet. The directive from EASA affected global flight operations, including 338 flights in India.

Vijay’s December 5 roadshow in Puducherry remains uncertain as Chief Minister N. Rangasamy says a decision will be taken only after consultations with senior officials. TVK has applied for permission, and police say no order has been issued yet.

Delhi Police has filed an FIR against Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi and others in the National Herald case on an ED complaint. The FIR cites conspiracy, cheating and breach of trust, strengthening the ED’s money laundering probe into alleged irregularities in acquiring AJL assets.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the nation today in the 128th episode of Mann Ki Baat. The monthly broadcast, aired across AIR and DD networks, highlights national issues, citizen-led initiatives, and public participation in developmental campaigns.

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As nations scramble for lithium, cobalt, and rare earths, India must build its own 'Mineral Manhattan Project' to secure its clean-energy future

India thrashed Oman 17-0 in the FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup in Chennai. Hat-tricks from Manmeet Singh, Arshdeep Singh and Dilraj Singh powered the win, taking India to the top of Pool B with 24 goals

India B (Manipur) defeated Colombia 8-5 to win the 15th Manipur International Polo Tournament at Imphal Polo Ground. The event, part of the Sangai Festival, marked polo’s return after a two-year pause due to ethnic violence

IndiGo, Air India and Air India Express began upgrades on 270 of 338 A320-family aircraft to fix a flight-control issue from solar radiation. The work, covering 80 percent of affected planes, caused 60–90 minute delays and four cancellations by Air India Express; IndiGo and Air India reported no cancellations, DGCA said.

Karnataka’s Niki Kaliyanda Poonacha qualified for the men’s doubles main draw of the 2026 Australian Open after winning the Asia-Pacific Wildcard Playoff in Chengdu with Thailand’s Pruchya Isaro. KSLTA announced a Rs 1 lakh reward for his achievement

Praneel Sharma clinched both singles and doubles titles at the ITF World Junior Tennis Tour J100 in New Delhi. He beat Aashravya Mehra in the singles final and paired with Aditya Mor to win the doubles crown

India stormed into the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup final after thrashing Canada 14-3 in Ipoh. Jugraj Singh scored four goals, while Abhishek struck twice late in the game. India will face Belgium in the summit clash on Sunday

India face South Africa in the first ODI at Ranchi with Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli returning to the squad. The series doubles as a 2027 World Cup audition, while head coach Gautam Gambhir looks to stabilise India’s white-ball direction

Eight-year-old Hyderabad chess prodigy Anaya Sharma won gold in the under-8 category at the Commonwealth Chess Championship 2025 in Kuala Lumpur. An ELO 1600+ player, she trains at Maestro Chess Academy and aspires to become a Grandmaster

Kidambi Srikanth defeated Mithun Manjunath to reach the Syed Modi International final, while Gayatri Gopichand and Treesa Jolly advanced to the women’s doubles final. India’s singles hopes ended with Unnati Hooda and Tanvi Sharma losing in the semifinals at Lucknow

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India, already the world’s fourth-largest economy, is projected to become the third-largest by 2030 with a $7.3 trillion GDP. Strong sectoral growth, softening inflation, and policy reforms are driving sustained economic momentum and global investor confidence

Dr Shaheen Saeed, a Lucknow-born doctor, allegedly became involved in radical networks after her third marriage to Dr Muzammil Shakeel. She is accused of heading Jamaat ul-Mominaat’s India wing and assembling a team of “terror doctors” linked to the Delhi Red Fort blast