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Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in New Delhi for a two-day visit to attend the 23rd India-Russia summit. Talks with PM Modi will focus on defence, trade, and small modular reactors, amid a backdrop of changing India-US relations

The TN government has challenged a Madras High Court single judge's order to light the Karthigai Deepam at the Thiruparankundram hilltop lamp post, citing exceeded jurisdiction and law and order concerns. The state objected to the deployment of CISF for a religious ritual, arguing the order incited protests and tension

The Gujarat ATS arrested a retired Army Subedar from Goa and a woman tutor from Daman for passing sensitive military information to Pakistani intelligence. The duo, lured by financial gain and honeytrapping, shared details about troop movements, war exercises, and officer transfers via text and malware

The Supreme Court directed States to provide additional staff to the Election Commission to ease the workload on booth-level officers engaged in the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, following complaints of extreme pressure, FIRs, and deaths by suicide among BLOs

The Bombay High Court granted bail to former Delhi University professor Hany Babu, citing over five years of incarceration without trial in the Elgar Parishad case. The NIA’s request to stay the order was rejected as the trial remains far from completion.

Over 18.82 lakh Indian students are studying across 153 countries, with Canada hosting the highest number. The MEA revealed rising deportations linked to visa violations, incomplete documentation and enrolment issues, while highlighting advisories, support mechanisms and recent evacuation efforts for students abroad

YS Jagan Mohan Reddy criticised the Chandrababu Naidu government for alleged failures in agriculture, education and healthcare, and accused it of misusing institutions to target YSRCP leaders. He claimed corruption, political vendetta and deteriorating welfare services under the coalition regime

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said India will implement a barrier-free, electronic toll collection system nationwide within a year. Rolled out at 10 locations, the FASTag and AI-based system aims to reduce congestion and enhance motorist experience on highways

Former GHMC corporator Najma Sultana, wife of two-time Karwan MLA Syed Kausar Mohiuddin, has filed her nomination for Baswapur sarpanch post. The December 17 election sees local youth contesting despite Mohiuddin’s push for a unanimous outcome

Villagers across Adilabad district are on edge after tiger pugmarks were spotted near Odduguda and other villages. Forest officials have deployed trackers and advised locals to avoid forests, suspecting a tiger may have migrated from Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the Health and National Security Cess, levied only on demerit goods like pan masala, with revenues shared with states for health schemes. The move complements GST and aims to deter consumption while funding national priorities

Delhi Police busted a spurious desi ghee manufacturing unit in Alipur, seizing 1,500 kg of fake clarified butter and 55 litres of synthetic essence. The unit, operated by a long-time offender, was supplying fake ghee across Delhi and neighbouring States.

BNHS is preparing to release captive-bred Slender-billed and White-rumped vultures in Assam, working with communities to ensure safe habitats. The programme stresses eliminating harmful NSAIDs, preventing poisoning incidents, and restoring vultures’ ecological role in controlling carcass-related pollution and disease

RPF, Child Line, and Srishti Seva Sansthan rescued 22 minors from Dungarpur railway station, who were allegedly being trafficked to Gujarat for labour. Three agents were detained, and the children were placed in a care home. Authorities continue investigating the trafficking network.

India’s new labour codes significantly expand social security coverage, formalise gig and platform workers, and streamline compliance for businesses. The reforms introduce universal wages, fixed-term employment benefits, simplified registrations, and higher thresholds for retrenchment approvals, aiming to create a modern, balanced labour ecosystem

Two Jodhpur businessmen on a family vacation in Thailand died after being found in their hotel’s swimming pool under unclear circumstances. CCTV showed both men drowning. Relatives have completed legal formalities, and the bodies are expected to reach Jodhpur by Thursday evening

Bharti Airtel has partnered with Nokia to offer its network APIs to developers, enterprises, and system integrators via Nokia’s Network as Code platform. The collaboration aims to drive innovation using Airtel’s AI, 5G, and edge capabilities while enabling new monetization models

Delhi Police arrested a Haryana resident transporting 71 boxes of illicit country-made beer meant for sale only in Haryana. The suspect attempted to flee during a night patrol but was intercepted. Police said he has previous cases, and further investigation is underway

The Congress on Thursday expelled suspended Kerala MLA Rahul Mamkootathil from its primary membership after reviewing serious complaints and a sexual assault case against him. The decision came soon after a Thiruvananthapuram court dismissed his anticipatory bail plea.

The Karnataka Cabinet is set to consider a stringent new hate speech and hate crimes bill, with Home Minister G. Parameshwara insisting it is not aimed at the BJP. The proposed legislation, expected to face opposition pushback, may be introduced in the winter session

The Supreme Court directed States to ease the heavy workload on Booth Level Officers engaged in the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision exercise, following reports of deaths, FIRs and extreme stress, while allowing exemptions and replacements for employees with genuine difficulties

Air India reported three technical glitches on its Boeing 787 fleet since July, prompting enhanced safety inspections ordered by the DGCA after a June accident. The minister said all aircraft were found satisfactory and that technical snags are routinely addressed under prescribed procedures

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee affirmed TMC’s opposition to communal politics following MLA Humayun Kabir’s suspension over his mosque proposal. She urged Murshidabad residents to uphold communal harmony, citing the district’s pluralistic history and legacy of unity

More than 157 lakh passengers have benefited from 3.27 lakh UDAN flights, the government informed Parliament. Maharashtra saw two new airports and 34 new routes added, while Rs 4,352 crore in VGF has been released to strengthen regional air connectivity nationwide