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Delhi High Court advised lawyers and parties-in-person to use video conferencing due to hazardous pollution levels, with the city recording an AQI of 498. Health experts warned prolonged exposure poses serious public health risks

Two young men from Punjab, Gurdeep Singh (27) and Ranvir Singh (19), were shot dead in Edmonton, Canada, likely due to mistaken identity, shortly after leaving a birthday party, leaving families in shock and grief

Rajasthan experienced a significant drop in night temperatures, with Fatehpur recording the lowest at 5.3°C. Cold wave conditions are expected to persist in several areas, affecting daily life across the state, including Jaipur at 11.7°C

The Supreme Court granted protection from arrest to actors Shreyas Talpade and Alok Nath in a cheating and breach of trust case involving Human Welfare Credit Cooperative Society, allowing investigation to proceed before any action is taken

In Pune's Rajgurunagar, a 16-year-old Class 10 student was fatally stabbed by a classmate inside a coaching centre, reportedly over a prior dispute. Police are investigating the motive and moving to detain the accused 

Dense fog disrupted flight operations at Delhi airport on Monday, causing over 60 cancellations, five diversions, and delays for more than 250 flights. Airlines and airport authorities worked to assist passengers and manage safety amid poor visibility

Lionel Messi’s arrival in Delhi for the final leg of his G.O.A.T Tour is delayed due to fog. Fans in Mumbai, Hyderabad, and Kolkata witnessed the Argentine star, though Kolkata saw chaos after spectators struggled to see him 

Maruti Suzuki plans to localise battery production and critical EV components, expand charging infrastructure, and launch multiple electric models, including e-VITARA, to boost consumer confidence. The company targets five EVs by FY30 and 1 lakh charging stations nationwide

Militant groups, including IS and al-Qaida, are experimenting with AI to produce propaganda, deepfakes, and automate cyberattacks, raising national security concerns. U.S. lawmakers call for monitoring and legislation to counter the growing threat of AI misuse by extremist actors

Hyderabad’s once-praised civic and infrastructure initiatives under GHMC have lost momentum over the past two years, with major programmes stalled and focus shifting to demolitions and controversial projects under the Congress government.

A 21 year old man was trampled to death by a herd of elephants in Jharkhand’s Latehar district while stepping out at night. The incident triggered anger among villagers, who demanded urgent measures to prevent human elephant conflict and ensure safety

The rupee fell 9 paise to a record low of 90.58 against the US dollar amid uncertainty over an India US trade deal and sustained foreign fund outflows. Weak equities and cautious investor sentiment added pressure on the domestic currency

Actress Soha Ali Khan shared a fun video showing her gym routine turning into a playful puppy chase. The fitness enthusiast amused fans with her pet parenting moments, workout humour and glimpses from her active lifestyle shared on social media 

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Pilgrim footfall at Sabarimala Lord Ayyappa Temple has crossed 25 lakh during the ongoing Mandalam season. Police said darshan remains smooth due to effective planning despite higher turnout. Crowd surge is expected towards December end 

Delhi Police tightened security and traffic controls as Lionel Messi arrived in New Delhi for the final GOAT tour event at Arun Jaitley Stadium. Multi layered arrangements, crowd management and advisories aim to prevent chaos seen during Kolkata visit incident

Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid homage to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on his 75th death anniversary, hailing his unparalleled contribution to unifying India and laying the foundations of a strong, undivided nation.

Dense fog disrupted flight operations at Delhi’s IGI Airport, delaying departures and prompting airlines to issue travel advisories, as visibility dropped sharply amid severe air pollution across the National Capital Region.

India reaffirmed its commitment to Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam and Sarva Dharma Samabhav at the 11th UNAOC in Riyadh, highlighting dialogue, mutual respect and religious harmony in a deeply divided global environment.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin launched a sharp attack on Union Minister Amit Shah, asserting that neither the BJP nor the RSS could make electoral gains in the state and predicting a DMK victory in the 2026 Assembly polls.

Delhi-NCR woke up to dense smog as air quality remained in the ‘severe’ category, with AQI levels breaching hazardous limits and GRAP Stage-IV restrictions imposed to curb pollution.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi begins a three-nation tour to Jordan, Ethiopia and Oman, holding high-level talks to review bilateral ties, mark diplomatic milestones and discuss regional and global issues.

Trade resilience, AI collaboration and the influence of the Indian diaspora dominated discussions on the future of India–US relations at a Chicago dialogue, with leaders stressing sustained engagement despite political uncertainty.

India created history by winning its first Squash World Cup title with a 3-0 win over Hong Kong in Chennai. Strong performances from Joshna Chinappa, Abhay Singh and Anahat Singh sealed the victory, making India the first Asian nation to claim the crown