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Gayatri Gopichand and Treesa Jolly retained their Syed Modi International women’s doubles title with a comeback win over Japan’s Kaho Osawa and Mai Tanabe in Lucknow. Kidambi Srikanth, however, lost a close men’s singles final to Hong Kong’s Jason Gunawan

Sunil Gavaskar termed South Africa coach Shukri Conrad’s use of the word ‘grovel’ as ill-advised. He highlighted India’s role in South Africa’s cricket re-entry, stressed the positive ties between the two nations, and urged Conrad to clarify his remark

AIFF President Kalyan Chaubey met Odisha officials in Bhubaneswar to discuss the renewal of the AIFF–FIFA Talent Academy and strategies for grassroots football development. Plans include a structured feeder system, training Physical Education Teachers, and appointing former footballers as coaches

M Vihaan of ITTA and Yashashree Sil of SGUTTA won the boys and girls under-11 singles titles in the Stag Telangana State and inter-district table tennis tournament held at Firefox Sports and Resorts, Moinabad, Hyderabad, on Sunday

Thirteen Bangladeshi fishermen were detained by marine police in Andhra Pradesh’s Srikakulam district after their boat drifted into Indian waters. Stranded at sea for 15 days without food or fuel, they reached Musavanipeta in Etcherla mandal.

After the policy push, focus on auction efficiency, investor confidence, and infrastructure will be crucial in the National Critical Minerals Mission

The 10th Vedanta Pink City Half Marathon in Jaipur saw 15,000 runners support the #RunForZeroHunger movement, raising 1 lakh Poshan Packs for children at Nand Ghars. Flagged off by Priya Agarwal Hebbar and Harmanpreet Kaur, the event celebrated grit and community spirit

The Election Commission has extended all key deadlines under the three-stage Special Intensive Revision in 12 states and UTs by seven days, delaying enumeration, polling station rationalisation and draft roll publication. Opposition parties criticised the move, calling the extension an eyewash

Sonu Nigam said the energy of the Hyderabad audience inspired him to perform 30 songs non-stop during his concert, despite back-to-back shows across countries. The singer extended the show by 30 minutes and promised something new for Ahmedabad next month

A 21-year-old woman in Nanded “married” her slain boyfriend’s body after he was allegedly shot dead by her father and brothers. She demanded capital punishment for them, as videos of the emotional act went viral. Police said both men were history-sheeter

Muslim community leaders, including Pasmanda and Barelvi representatives, criticised Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind (MM) chief Maulana Mahmood Madni for his remarks on “bulldozer action”, judiciary and “jihad”. They called the comments provocative and urged Muslims to maintain peace and ignore divisive rhetoric

Cyclone Ditwah continues to bring heavy rain across Tamil Nadu, inundating coastal towns and disrupting normal life. Three people have died in rain-related incidents, while authorities have deployed multiple disaster response teams as strong winds and rough sea conditions persist

Thirty-seven Naxalites, including 27 carrying a collective reward of Rs 65 lakh, surrendered in Chhattisgarh’s Dantewada on Sunday. Officials said the ongoing Poona Margem initiative has prompted over 2,200 Naxalites to give up arms in the last 23 months

The Department of Telecommunications has set up a 24/7 control room and directed service providers to ensure uninterrupted connectivity as Cyclone Ditwah approaches Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu. IMD has issued yellow alerts, with heavy rains affecting several districts

Opposition parties at Sunday’s all-party meeting flagged concerns over electoral roll revisions, the Delhi blast, unemployment, inflation and federal issues. They criticised the shortened Winter Session, demanding time-bound debates as Parliament meets from December 2 to 19 with just 15 sittings

A 71-year-old Hyderabad man lost Rs 1.92 crore after cyber fraudsters posing as CBI officers put him under a fake “digital arrest” and claimed his Aadhaar was linked to illegal activity. Police arrested three men who allegedly supplied bank accounts for the scam.

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.