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Indian Railways has deployed 116 extra coaches across 37 trains and introduced four special services to handle passenger rush following widespread IndiGo flight cancellations. Multiple zones, led by Southern Railway, have augmented high-demand routes from December 6 onward.

Uttar Pradesh has been placed on high alert ahead of the Babri Masjid demolition anniversary, with Ayodhya and Mathura under the tightest security. Multi-layered surveillance, PAC and RAF deployment, and plainclothes monitoring aim to prevent tensions amid sensitive legal and religious contexts.

Delhi’s AQI rose to 333 on Saturday as dense smog enveloped the city, while the IMD issued a cold wave alert with temperatures expected to hover around 8–9°C. Mundka recorded the worst air quality at 381, with most stations in the ‘very poor’ range.

Singer Mary Millben praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi as the most influential global leader, lauding his handling of the New Delhi summit with Vladimir Putin. Criticising recent U.S. policy towards India, she urged Washington—and Donald Trump—to reset bilateral ties and invite PM Modi for talks.

India defeated Ireland 4-0 in their final Pool C match at the FIH Junior Women’s World Cup in Santiago. Purnima Yadav scored twice, while Kanika Siwach and Sakshi Rana added goals as India dominated throughout the contest

The Enforcement Directorate has attached fresh assets worth Rs 1,120 crore belonging to Reliance Group companies linked to Anil Ambani, including the Reliance Centre in Mumbai and 231 plots of land in Chennai. With this latest move, the total value of assets attached from the Reliance Group has climbed to Rs 10,117 crore under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act.

In response to rising passenger demand caused by widespread flight cancellations, Indian Railways has deployed 116 additional coaches across 37 premium trains, covering 114 enhanced trips nationwide. Southern Railway spearheaded the expansion with 18 train augmentations.

Indian assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate said the team is focused on process and batting responsibility ahead of the ODI decider against South Africa in Visakhapatnam, stressing the dew factor and the advantage of chasing as key challenges

South Africa, led by Temba Bavuma, will face India in the ODI series decider at Visakhapatnam. With Kohli in form and Markram, Jansen shining for the visitors, fans can expect a thrilling finale at the VDCA-ACA Stadium

Telangana paddler Hitesh Dolwani clinched the National Para table tennis title by defeating Maharashtra’s Vishwa Tambe in the final at Vadodara. Dolwani earlier overcame Delhi’s Anuj Gupta in the semifinal and Nitin in the quarterfinal to reach the summit clash

Alankrith Rapole will captain Hyderabad in the Cooch Behar Trophy under-19 four-day match against Punjab at the NFC Ground from December 8 to 11. The squad includes V Yashveer Goud as vice-captain and several promising youngsters

South Africa batter Matthew Breetzke said his team has a good balance and confidence ahead of the ODI decider against India in Visakhapatnam. He praised Jansen and Bosch’s late-order hitting and noted the dew factor could influence the match

The renewed push for recognising Veerashaiva-Lingayat as a separate religion requires consensus between Congress and BJP

The fact that nearly 88 per cent of the acid attack cases are still pending trial is a grim reminder of the serious flaws in India's criminal justice system

Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy declared he was ready to confront the Union Government to secure funds for the State, reversing his earlier stance of maintaining cordial relations. Addressing a public meeting in Narsampet, he promised 3,500 additional Indiramma Houses for the constituency.

The announcement comes as both countries sign multiple agreements, covering sectors from fertilisers and food safety to shipping and maritime logistics

Modi says India and Russia are making rapid progress towards this goal

Elbers, in a video message, apologises for the major inconvenience caused to the passengers due to the disruptions

IndiGo cancelled all domestic flights from Delhi on December 5, causing airfare spikes nationwide. Fares on routes like Delhi–Bengaluru reached Rs 1.02 lakh. Crew shortages due to new pilot duty norms and previous cancellations worsened the disruption, stranding thousands of passengers.

A techie couple stranded in Bhubaneswar due to IndiGo flight cancellations attended their own wedding reception through a video call as guests waited in Hubballi. Their gesture went viral even as flight disruptions continued across major cities amid pilot shortage issues.

Delhi Police raided an illegal bar running at ‘Three Boxes Cafe’ in Samaypur Badli, detaining 25 people. Liquor, hookahs and sound equipment were seized after the owner failed to show any licence. A case was registered under the Delhi Excise Act and COTPA.

Manipur security forces arrested four PREPAK militants for extortion, recruitment and issuing threats to cultural groups. Police also caught a vehicle thief and filed five cases related to intimidation during the Sangai Festival. Extensive checkpoints and convoy protection continue across the State.

A couple from Bhubaneswar had to attend their own wedding reception in Hubballi through video conferencing after IndiGo flight delays and cancellations prevented them from travelling. Their parents hosted the event in person while the couple greeted guests virtually.

The DGCA has eased flight duty norms amid IndiGo’s operational disruptions, allowing leaves to substitute the weekly rest period. The previous clause separating weekly rest and leaves was withdrawn to address pilot shortages and ensure operational continuity, following issues from the revised FDTL norms implemented on November 1