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The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court directed that the traditional lamp be lit atop the Thirupparankundram hill at the Deepathoon stone pillar during the Karthigai Deepam festival, with CISF protection to ensure compliance.

India named Shubman Gill and Hardik Pandya in the T20I squad for the five-match series against South Africa starting December 9. Gill returns as vice-captain subject to fitness clearance, while Pandya proved his fitness in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy

Virat Kohli moved up to No. 4 in the ICC ODI rankings after his century against South Africa, while Rohit Sharma retained the top spot. Jasprit Bumrah stayed No. 1 among Test bowlers, with Indians dominating across formats in the latest update

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

IndiGo cancelled more than 100 flights and delayed many others on Wednesday amid severe crew shortages and operational disruptions. DGCA has launched a probe, while pilot unions blame IndiGo’s staffing practices. The airline has instituted temporary schedule cuts to stabilise operations

Md Rahmatullah, former India forward and Asian Games hero, passed away in Los Angeles at 87 after a prolonged illness. He represented India 12 times, scored five goals, and starred in the 1958 Asian Games. He also excelled with Mohammedan Sporting and Mohun Bagan

India achieved historic success at the FEI Asian Equestrian Championship in Pattaya, winning five medals. Ashish Limaye clinched gold and silver in Eventing, while Shruti Vora bagged three silvers in Dressage. Government support through TAGG and ANSF schemes boosted participation

South Africa chased down 359 to beat India by four wickets in Raipur, despite Virat Kohli’s 53rd ODI ton and Ruturaj Gaikwad’s maiden century. Aiden Markram’s 110 and Dewald Brevis’ quickfire 54 powered the visitors to a series-levelling win

The Indian government’s increased push for sovereign control over digital infrastructure has already curtailed individual freedoms in the country

Switching off is a human right — and a step toward a greener, healthier life, echoing the holistic vision of Article 21's Right to Life. Kerala's innovative legislative move has brought this right into national spotlight 

BJP spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi attacked Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy for allegedly mocking Hindu deities and criticised MP Renuka Chowdhury over a “dog stunt.” He accused Congress of repeatedly insulting Indian culture and Parliament

IndiGo cancelled over 70 flights on Wednesday due to acute crew shortages following the second phase of Flight Duty Time Limitations norms. On-time performance fell to 35%, with delays and cancellations affecting multiple airports nationwide

Amid Karnataka’s Congress leadership tussle, Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar left for Delhi while Chief Minister Siddaramaiah held a luncheon with K.C. Venugopal and AHINDA leaders in Mangaluru, triggering speculation about party dynamics and leadership assertions

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said excise duty on tobacco will replace the GST compensation cess, ensuring no extra tax burden. Forty-one percent of revenue will go to states, maintaining the same tax incidence while supporting state finances post-Covid

India and Russia will hold high-level defence talks on Thursday, focusing on faster delivery of military equipment, additional S-400 missile systems, upgrades to Sukhoi-30 jets, and potential Su-57 purchases, ahead of the Modi-Putin summit in New Delhi

Andhra Pradesh Governor S Abdul Nazeer has approved renaming the state’s Raj Bhavan as Lok Bhavan following communication from the Union Home Ministry. A notification was issued on Wednesday, confirming that the new name has taken immediate effect

JUH president Maulana Mahmood Madani said jihad is a sacred Islamic principle that has been widely misinterpreted and linked with violence. He urged that its true meaning be taught in schools to counter misinformation and condemned terrorism carried out in Islam’s name

A Bhiwandi woman has filed a complaint against her husband and in-laws for dowry harassment and pronouncing triple talaq after she allegedly failed to provide a motorcycle as dowry. Police booked the accused under BNS provisions and the triple talaq law

Chief Economic Advisor V Anantha Nageswaran said the government is unconcerned about the rupee’s fall, noting it has not affected inflation or exports. Analysts say the currency may stabilise once the India-US trade deal is finalised

The Department of Consumer Affairs has mandated that all pan masala packs, including small 10-gram units, display the Retail Sale Price (RSP) from February 1, 2026. The move ensures transparent pricing and facilitates GST implementation on all pack sizes

NephroPlus, India’s largest dialysis network, is launching its maiden IPO on December 10, raising Rs 353.4 crore through a fresh issue and 1.12 crore shares via OFS. Funds will support clinic expansion and debt repayment

“The Family Man” season three becomes Prime Video’s biggest 2025 launch, trending globally as Manoj Bajpayee’s Srikant Tiwari turns fugitive, protecting his family while evading enemies and his own agency, racing to stop a national crisis in Raj & DK’s acclaimed spy saga

India’s digital infrastructure has expanded dramatically, with over 6.34 lakh villages now having mobile connectivity and 6,30,676 villages covered by 4G. Broadband subscriptions have doubled, PM-WANI hotspots increased, and data tariffs reduced, boosting nationwide digital access

A new IIM Udaipur study reveals that SC, ST, and OBC students now constitute over 60 per cent of higher education enrolment in India, surpassing General Category students and challenging claims of upper-caste dominance across government and private institutions