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Chhattisgarh has formed a cabinet sub-committee to review criminal cases against surrendered Naxalites and recommend eligible withdrawals under the 2025 rehabilitation policy. The cabinet also cleared the second Jan Vishwas Amendment Bill to simplify provisions across 14 state Acts and ease compliance

Kolkata based Ham radio operator Ambarish Nag Biswas has won the first Amateur Radio Hero Award instituted by Orlando HamCation 2026. He was recognised for supporting emergency operations, helping law enforcement and reuniting missing persons with families across several States.

BSE Index Services has launched four new factor indices—Momentum 30, Low Volatility 30, Enhanced Value 30 and Quality 30—under the BSE 100 large-cap TMC universe, offering quarterly reconstitution, score-based weighting and expanded opportunities for passive and benchmarking strategies

The DGCA has summoned IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers to submit a detailed report on the airline’s widespread operational disruptions, including cancellations, staffing gaps and refunds. A four-member panel will probe crew rostering, manpower planning and compliance with new duty time norms

Eleven senior Naxalites carrying a collective bounty of Rs 82 lakh surrendered before Maharashtra DGP Rashmi Shukla in Gadchiroli. Police said the cadres, many disillusioned with Maoist ideology, joined 112 others who have surrendered in the district this year

A Thiruvananthapuram court granted bail to expelled Congress MLA Rahul Mamkootathil in the second sexual assault case against him, even as investigations continue. The MLA, absconding since late November, has been directed to appear before the investigating officer every Monday

In Barabanki, a woman died after an illegal clinic operator and his nephew allegedly performed surgery on her while watching a YouTube video. Police registered a case for death by negligence, and both accused are currently absconding

The Karnataka government has introduced the Hate Speech and Hate Crime (Prevention) Bill, defining broad categories of hate speech and prescribing penalties of up to 10 years’ imprisonment and fines of up to Rs one lakh for repeated offences

The TTD on Wednesday received a ₹1 crore donation from a Tamil Nadu devotee for the Sri Venkateswara Pranadana Trust, which offers free medical care for life-threatening illnesses. The temple body also received two car donations worth ₹19 lakh.

A leopard attacked seven people in Nagpur’s Shiv Nagar, causing injuries and panic. Forest officials tranquilised and rescued the big cat, while the injured were hospitalised. The incident follows a similar leopard rescue in the area on November 19

A sack of voter ID cards was found abandoned near NH-12 in Nadia, prompting police investigation. Local TMC leaders accused BJP workers of dumping the EPICs, while the BJP denied involvement, alleging misuse for bogus voting amid ongoing electoral roll revision

Satya Nadella announced Microsoft’s US$ 17.5-billion India investment to expand AI and data-centre infrastructure, including a new Hyderabad cloud region by 2026. After meeting PM Modi, he highlighted sovereign cloud offerings aligned with India’s data-protection regime and stressed strong cybersecurity and resilience

UNESCO on Wednesday inscribed Deepavali on its Intangible Cultural Heritage list, marking a global recognition of one of India’s most celebrated festivals. The announcement came during the ongoing 20th session of the Intergovernmental Committee at Delhi’s Red Fort, the first hosted by India.

IATA chief Willie Walsh says India’s new pilot duty rules are far more restrictive than global norms but should stabilise soon. IndiGo’s recent mass disruptions stemmed from poor planning during the FDTL phase-two rollout, prompting a 10% winter schedule cut

Kerala police are probing the death of 19-year-old Chithrapriya, whose decomposed body was found near her Malayattoor home days after she went missing. Suspects, including her boyfriend, are being questioned as investigators await post-mortem results to determine the cause of death

Amazon will invest more than $35 billion in India by 2030 across AI-led digitisation, exports, infrastructure and job creation. Announced at its ‘Smbhav’ summit, the company aims to boost exports to $80 billion and deliver AI benefits to millions.

US President Donald Trump has again claimed he “ended” the May conflict between India and Pakistan, repeating the assertion at a Pennsylvania rally. India has consistently rejected any suggestion of third-party intervention in resolving the four-day cross-border hostilities.

Meesho shares debuted with over 46% premium on NSE and BSE after its Rs 5,421-crore IPO saw strong 79-times subscription. The company plans to use proceeds for cloud infrastructure, marketing, acquisitions and other strategic growth initiatives

Sensex and Nifty rebounded after two days of declines, rising on value-buying. Several major stocks gained while some lagged. Asian markets were mostly negative, FIIs continued selling, DIIs bought heavily, and Brent crude inched up as previous sessions saw sharp index drops

A radio-collared tigress, Kankati, briefly escaped her 82-sq km enclosure in Mukundra Hills Tiger Reserve, causing panic as she crossed a road, but returned later. Forest officials cited monitoring measures, while wildlife enthusiasts blamed inadequate safety and lack of fencing

Goa Police detained Ajay Gupta, co-owner of the ‘Birch by Romeo Lane’ nightclub where 25 people died in a massive fire. With his detention, the total arrests have risen to six, while two key owners remain absconding, allegedly having fled to Thailand.

Delhi saw a marginal dip in pollution levels on Wednesday, with the overall AQI falling from 310 to 269, but air quality remained in the ‘poor’ category. Smog persisted across the city as IMD warned of dense fog and a cold wave.

A Gorakhpur woman sought divorce just three days after her marriage, alleging the groom admitted he was physically incapable of marital relations. A medical report reportedly confirmed he “cannot become a father”, leading both families to reach a police-mediated settlement on returning gifts and expenses.