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SCR is running three special trains on December 6 to manage weekend passenger rush. Services include –Shalimar, Secunderabad–Chennai Egmore and Hyderabad–Mumbai LTT trains, offering over 3,700 seats and berths across classes.

IndiGo cancelled over 400 flights on Saturday across Bengaluru, Mumbai, Delhi and Hyderabad, a day after obtaining temporary relaxations to revised FDTL norms. Pilot body ALPA objected to DGCA’s selective relief, warning of safety risks and urging adherence to court directives.

TMC booth chief Rajbehari Sardar (65) was stabbed and beaten to death by unidentified assailants during a function in Birbhum, West Bengal. The deceased’s son alleged rivalry-related motives, while TMC leaders demanded a prompt and thorough investigation.

Hyderabad’s RGIA was placed on high alert after an email warned of bombs on two incoming flights. British Airways flight BA 277 landed safely and was cleared after checks, while Kuwait Airways flight KU 373 returned to its departure airport.

A total of 69 flights were cancelled at Hyderabad’s RGI Airport on Saturday amid IndiGo’s operational crisis. With more disruptions expected, IndiGo says full stability will return only by February 10, 2026, and will cut flight operations from December 8.

Former Babri Masjid litigant Iqbal Ansari says peace and brotherhood prevail in Ayodhya after the 2019 Supreme Court verdict. As UP remains on high alert on the demolition anniversary, he highlights the city’s development and acceptance of the Ram temple ruling.

Indian Railways has deployed 116 extra coaches across 37 trains and introduced four special services to handle passenger rush following widespread IndiGo flight cancellations. Multiple zones, led by Southern Railway, have augmented high-demand routes from December 6 onward.

Uttar Pradesh has been placed on high alert ahead of the Babri Masjid demolition anniversary, with Ayodhya and Mathura under the tightest security. Multi-layered surveillance, PAC and RAF deployment, and plainclothes monitoring aim to prevent tensions amid sensitive legal and religious contexts.

Delhi’s AQI rose to 333 on Saturday as dense smog enveloped the city, while the IMD issued a cold wave alert with temperatures expected to hover around 8–9°C. Mundka recorded the worst air quality at 381, with most stations in the ‘very poor’ range.

Singer Mary Millben praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi as the most influential global leader, lauding his handling of the New Delhi summit with Vladimir Putin. Criticising recent U.S. policy towards India, she urged Washington—and Donald Trump—to reset bilateral ties and invite PM Modi for talks.

India defeated Ireland 4-0 in their final Pool C match at the FIH Junior Women’s World Cup in Santiago. Purnima Yadav scored twice, while Kanika Siwach and Sakshi Rana added goals as India dominated throughout the contest

The Enforcement Directorate has attached fresh assets worth Rs 1,120 crore belonging to Reliance Group companies linked to Anil Ambani, including the Reliance Centre in Mumbai and 231 plots of land in Chennai. With this latest move, the total value of assets attached from the Reliance Group has climbed to Rs 10,117 crore under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act.

In response to rising passenger demand caused by widespread flight cancellations, Indian Railways has deployed 116 additional coaches across 37 premium trains, covering 114 enhanced trips nationwide. Southern Railway spearheaded the expansion with 18 train augmentations.

Indian assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate said the team is focused on process and batting responsibility ahead of the ODI decider against South Africa in Visakhapatnam, stressing the dew factor and the advantage of chasing as key challenges

South Africa, led by Temba Bavuma, will face India in the ODI series decider at Visakhapatnam. With Kohli in form and Markram, Jansen shining for the visitors, fans can expect a thrilling finale at the VDCA-ACA Stadium

Telangana paddler Hitesh Dolwani clinched the National Para table tennis title by defeating Maharashtra’s Vishwa Tambe in the final at Vadodara. Dolwani earlier overcame Delhi’s Anuj Gupta in the semifinal and Nitin in the quarterfinal to reach the summit clash

Alankrith Rapole will captain Hyderabad in the Cooch Behar Trophy under-19 four-day match against Punjab at the NFC Ground from December 8 to 11. The squad includes V Yashveer Goud as vice-captain and several promising youngsters

South Africa batter Matthew Breetzke said his team has a good balance and confidence ahead of the ODI decider against India in Visakhapatnam. He praised Jansen and Bosch’s late-order hitting and noted the dew factor could influence the match

The renewed push for recognising Veerashaiva-Lingayat as a separate religion requires consensus between Congress and BJP

The fact that nearly 88 per cent of the acid attack cases are still pending trial is a grim reminder of the serious flaws in India's criminal justice system

Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy declared he was ready to confront the Union Government to secure funds for the State, reversing his earlier stance of maintaining cordial relations. Addressing a public meeting in Narsampet, he promised 3,500 additional Indiramma Houses for the constituency.

The announcement comes as both countries sign multiple agreements, covering sectors from fertilisers and food safety to shipping and maritime logistics

Modi says India and Russia are making rapid progress towards this goal