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The ninth edition of Prime Minister Modi’s Pariksha Pe Charcha will be held in January 2026. Registrations are open till January 11. Students, teachers, and parents can participate in an online competition on MyGov to engage with the PM

The Modi-Putin summit showcased India’s strategic balancing act between Washington and Moscow, focusing on energy security, trade, and diplomacy. US media highlighted India’s efforts to maintain historic ties with Russia while navigating pressure from the United States and Europe

Netflix’s acquisition of Warner Bros could transform Hollywood, affecting theatrical releases, top filmmakers, and the streaming landscape. While Warner Bros films will continue in theatres, the exact strategy, theatrical windows, and impact on cinema chains remain uncertain

The Multiplex Association of India has raised concerns over Netflix’s $72-billion acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery, warning it could reduce high-quality theatrical content, limit consumer choice, and disrupt India’s broader film ecosystem, impacting cinemas, production, and distribution

Suspended TMC MLA Humayun Kabir said a Rs 300 crore budget has been set aside to build a Babri mosque replica at Beldanga in Murshidabad. He claimed the Calcutta High Court has not found his announcement or foundation-laying move unconstitutional

Eight students from Osmania University and the University of Hyderabad were questioned by Andhra Pradesh police after they visited a Maoist encounter site in Alluri Sitaramaraju district. Police cited security concerns amid increased Maoist activity along the Odisha border

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said India-Russia ties have remained among the steadiest major relationships for decades and Putin’s visit was aimed at reimagining economic cooperation. He dismissed concerns of US displeasure, stressing strategic autonomy and national interest-driven diplomacy

Two tourists from Goa were killed when their speeding car collided head-on with a mini truck near Lion’s Point in Lonavala early Saturday. The victims were part of a 14-member group on a picnic. The truck driver was injured and hospitalised

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah criticised Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy for recommending the inclusion of the Bhagavad Gita in school curricula, calling him a “Manuvadi”. Siddaramaiah said the move reflects an ideological shift and reiterated his government’s focus on constitutional values and social justice

Murshidabad has been placed on high alert as suspended TMC MLA Humayun Kabir proceeds with a Babri-style mosque foundation ceremony attended by Saudi clerics. Intelligence agencies fear attempts at radicalisation, online propaganda, and cross-border disinformation amid the district’s history of communal sensitivity

IndiGo resumed 11 flights from Jammu but cancelled seven from Srinagar as its pilot rostering crisis entered the fifth day. Passengers remain stranded amid widespread delays, high airfares, and continuing disruptions, prompting the Civil Aviation Ministry to enforce temporary fare caps

A 20-year-old nursing student was found murdered with her throat slit in a rented room in Rajasthan’s Khairthal-Tijara district. Police arrested a 21-year-old co-tenant while fleeing. Her family alleged kidnapping and rape, sparking brief protests by local residents

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham will close Phase 2 PhD admissions for the December 2025 intake on December 15. The university offers fellowships up to Rs 40,000, tuition waivers and research support across nine campuses, with selection via interview or written test

The RBI’s latest policy decisions signal confidence in India’s strong economic outlook, with GDP growth for FY26 revised to 7.3 per cent. SBI Chairman CS Setty said the rate cut, neutral stance, and liquidity steps will support momentum while ensuring price stability

The Indo-Islamic Cultural Foundation is targeting April 2026 for the rollout of the Dhannipur mosque project, pending ADA and FCRA approvals. Land constraints, funding gaps and design changes continue to delay the long-awaited project allocated after the 2019 Supreme Court verdict

A Private Member’s Bill introduced in the Lok Sabha seeks India’s first legal framework to regulate deepfakes, mandating consent for synthetic content and proposing strict penalties, a national task force, and funding mechanisms to counter AI-driven manipulation and protect citizens.

Major US media outlets cast the Modi–Putin summit as a high-stakes test of India’s strategic balancing act, highlighting pressures over Russian oil, Washington’s geopolitical expectations, and the personal chemistry between the two leaders as New Delhi navigates ties with both Moscow and the West.

US Senator Ruben Gallego has urged stricter oversight of the H-1B visa programme, warning that major US tech firms are laying off domestic workers while hiring thousands of foreign professionals. The move could impact Indian engineers, who form the largest H-1B beneficiary group.

Shashi Tharoor rejected speculation of leaving the Congress after criticism over his presence at President Putin’s state banquet. While AICC leaders expressed displeasure, Tharoor said he attended in his official capacity and remains focused on serving his constituency.

SCR is running three special trains on December 6 to manage weekend passenger rush. Services include –Shalimar, Secunderabad–Chennai Egmore and Hyderabad–Mumbai LTT trains, offering over 3,700 seats and berths across classes.

IndiGo cancelled over 400 flights on Saturday across Bengaluru, Mumbai, Delhi and Hyderabad, a day after obtaining temporary relaxations to revised FDTL norms. Pilot body ALPA objected to DGCA’s selective relief, warning of safety risks and urging adherence to court directives.

TMC booth chief Rajbehari Sardar (65) was stabbed and beaten to death by unidentified assailants during a function in Birbhum, West Bengal. The deceased’s son alleged rivalry-related motives, while TMC leaders demanded a prompt and thorough investigation.

Hyderabad’s RGIA was placed on high alert after an email warned of bombs on two incoming flights. British Airways flight BA 277 landed safely and was cleared after checks, while Kuwait Airways flight KU 373 returned to its departure airport.

A total of 69 flights were cancelled at Hyderabad’s RGI Airport on Saturday amid IndiGo’s operational crisis. With more disruptions expected, IndiGo says full stability will return only by February 10, 2026, and will cut flight operations from December 8.