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The Supreme Court called the 16-year delay in a Delhi acid attack case a "national shame," directing all high courts to submit pending trial details within four weeks and urged the Centre to recognize survivors as persons with disabilities

The Bijapur encounter death toll rose to 18 after forces recovered six more Maoist bodies on Thursday. Three DRG personnel were killed and two injured. A major cache of weapons was seized, and top Maoist commander Modiyam Vella was among the dead.

Kerala police registered 32 cases against individuals allegedly defaming the woman whose complaint led to Congress MLA Rahul Mamkoottathil being booked for sexual assault. The Cyber Operations Wing monitors online content, issuing notices and taking action under IT and criminal laws

Kashmir experienced freezing temperatures, with Srinagar at −4°C and Pulwama at −5.6°C, accompanied by dense fog across the valley. Meteorologists forecast isolated light snowfall in higher reaches late Thursday night and again on December 8, while most areas remain dry

Andhra Pradesh allotted 480 acres in Visakhapatnam and Anakapalli to Adani Infra, a notified partner of Google’s Raiden Infotech, to build a 1 GW AI data centre. The ₹87,500-crore project will receive major state incentives and follow Google’s global data-centre standards 

Veteran producer and AVM Studios chief M Saravanan died in Chennai at 86 after prolonged health issues. A key figure in Tamil cinema, he produced landmark films, revived AVM with Rajinikanth’s Murattu Kaalai, nurtured stars like Kamal Haasan, and expanded the iconic studio

President Droupadi Murmu greeted Navy personnel, veterans and families on Navy Day, praising their courage and vigilance in safeguarding India’s maritime borders. She highlighted the Navy’s role in defence, trade security, humanitarian missions and recalled its valour in the 1971 war

Quarrying in Telangana’s Vikarabad district was halted for a month to protect a rare rock eagle owl nesting with five eggs. Forest officials and wildlife photographers coordinated swift action, with the quarry owner agreeing to pause operations until the hatchlings fly

Sensex and Nifty opened lower but rebounded into positive territory after four days of losses, supported by value buying. Market sentiment remains cautious amid FII outflows, a weakening rupee, and upcoming RBI and Fed decisions, while key Asian markets traded mixed

Delhi’s AQI improved from 335 to 299 on Thursday, moving into the ‘poor’ category. The IMD has predicted clear skies and a cold wave on Friday. Minimum temperature dipped to 5.6°C, with humidity at 92 per cent.

The rupee hit a record low of 90.43 against the US dollar amid FII outflows, importer demand and limited RBI intervention. Markets await the MPC decision as trade tensions with the US persist and analysts warn of further depreciation toward 91

PM Modi marked International Cheetah Day by highlighting Project Cheetah’s success in restoring ecological heritage, with cheetah numbers rising to 32 in India. He urged global wildlife enthusiasts to visit Kuno and Gandhi Sagar, praising public support and conservation efforts

Prime Minister Modi will host President Putin in New Delhi for a summit focused on boosting defence, energy and trade ties amid strained India-US relations. The visit includes talks on Ukraine, minimizing sanctions impact, and signing multiple agreements to rebalance trade

IndiGo operations remained disrupted for the third consecutive day in Hyderabad, with 55 flights cancelled or delayed. The airline cited winter schedules, tech glitches, congestion and revised crew-duty rules, and said schedule adjustments over 48 hours aim to restore stability.

The Karnataka High Court has refused to suspend former JD(S) MP Prajwal Revanna’s life sentence in a rape case, citing the gravity of offences, multiple pending cases and risk of witness tampering. His appeal will be heard on January 12, 2026.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked Navy Day by praising the Indian Navy’s courage, modernisation and role in protecting India’s maritime interests. A large-scale demonstration off Kerala showcased the Navy’s expanding capabilities, witnessed by President Droupadi Murmu.

Washington is closely tracking the Modi–Putin summit in New Delhi, with US analysts examining the optics, defence and energy outcomes, and potential White House reaction. Experts say the response will depend on India’s public embrace of Putin and the deals concluded.

Russian President Vladimir Putin arrives in New Delhi on Thursday for a two-day visit marked by high-level security and key talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The 23rd India–Russia Annual Summit will focus on defence, trade and energy cooperation.

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India’s junior women’s hockey team lost 1-3 to Germany in their second FIH Junior Women’s World Cup match in Santiago. Hina Bano scored for India, but Germany sealed victory with goals from Frerichs, Schönhoff and Reisenegger. India next play Ireland

A 32-year-old woman from Haryana allegedly killed three girls and her own son over two years, driven by jealousy of their beauty. Panipat police cracked the case after a six-year-old niece was found drowned at a wedding.

Osmania University women’s tennis team entered the final of the Khelo India Inter-University Games in Jaipur after defeating University of Delhi 2-1. Saumya won her singles, Chevika lost narrowly, but the duo clinched the doubles decider to seal victory

RSB Hyderabad named its squad led by Mohammad Moazzam for the All India Civil Services football tournament in Goa. Former India forward Md Rahmatullah passed away in Los Angeles. TFA also announced a meeting for C-Division League managers on December 6

Telangana swimmers impressed at the School Games Federation of India championship in Delhi, winning four medals. M Suhas Preetham clinched gold in the under-19 200m backstroke, while D Varshith and Ishan won silvers and B Goutham Shashi Vardhan secured bronze