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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

Elbers, in a video message, apologises for the major inconvenience caused to the passengers due to the disruptions

IndiGo cancelled all domestic flights from Delhi on December 5, causing airfare spikes nationwide. Fares on routes like Delhi–Bengaluru reached Rs 1.02 lakh. Crew shortages due to new pilot duty norms and previous cancellations worsened the disruption, stranding thousands of passengers.

A techie couple stranded in Bhubaneswar due to IndiGo flight cancellations attended their own wedding reception through a video call as guests waited in Hubballi. Their gesture went viral even as flight disruptions continued across major cities amid pilot shortage issues.

Delhi Police raided an illegal bar running at ‘Three Boxes Cafe’ in Samaypur Badli, detaining 25 people. Liquor, hookahs and sound equipment were seized after the owner failed to show any licence. A case was registered under the Delhi Excise Act and COTPA.

Manipur security forces arrested four PREPAK militants for extortion, recruitment and issuing threats to cultural groups. Police also caught a vehicle thief and filed five cases related to intimidation during the Sangai Festival. Extensive checkpoints and convoy protection continue across the State.

A couple from Bhubaneswar had to attend their own wedding reception in Hubballi through video conferencing after IndiGo flight delays and cancellations prevented them from travelling. Their parents hosted the event in person while the couple greeted guests virtually.

The DGCA has eased flight duty norms amid IndiGo’s operational disruptions, allowing leaves to substitute the weekly rest period. The previous clause separating weekly rest and leaves was withdrawn to address pilot shortages and ensure operational continuity, following issues from the revised FDTL norms implemented on November 1

In Chandauli, 30-year-old Brijesh Yadav allegedly killed 62-year-old businessman Umashankar Maurya after being taunted for his unmarried status. The attack occurred early Friday on Amdara-Sakaldiha road, leaving Maurya fatally injured before he could be hospitalized. Yadav was arrested, and the body sent for post-mortem; investigation is ongoing

At the 23rd India-Russia summit, PM Modi affirmed India’s support for peace in Ukraine while meeting Russian President Vladimir Putin in New Delhi. The talks focused on defence cooperation, trade, and small modular reactors. Agreements on Indian workers’ movement, logistics, and trade, including fertilizers and exports, are expected to be signed

India is negotiating with about 7–8 countries, including in East Asia, to expand acceptance of its Unified Payments Interface (UPI), Financial Services Secretary M. Nagaraju said. UPI is already usable in eight countries, and India is integrating it into trade negotiations to boost fintech participation and leverage cost and scale advantages

A study by the Centre for Chronic Disease Control (CCDC) finds that reducing salt intake to WHO-recommended levels (under 5g/day) is safe for Indians and will not cause iodine deficiency. The research supports public health efforts to cut sodium consumption, helping prevent hypertension and cardiovascular diseases while maintaining adequate iodine intake

Ola Electric plans to hire around 1,000 senior service technicians and specialists to strengthen its after-sales workforce under the Hyperservice programme. The initiative aims to improve repair accuracy, service centre operations, and customer experience, complementing digital tools and nationwide expansion to ensure consistent, long-term EV service quality across India

Russian President Vladimir Putin received a ceremonial welcome at Rashtrapati Bhavan ahead of the 23rd India-Russia summit with PM Modi. Talks will focus on defence, trade, nuclear cooperation, and worker mobility, amid growing strategic significance for both nations

Dhanush and Kriti Sanon’s *Tere Ishk Mein*, directed by Aanand L Rai, has grossed Rs 118.76 crore worldwide in its first week. Backed by AR Rahman’s music, the film continues to draw strong audience turnout despite new competition

The Supreme Court dismissed a plea seeking to ban Arundhati Roy’s memoir 'Mother Mary Comes to Me' over its cover showing her smoking a bidi, ruling the book and publisher did not violate tobacco advertising laws