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Navjot Kaur Sidhu said her husband Navjot Singh Sidhu will return to active politics only if Congress declares him its Punjab CM face. She criticised infighting in the state unit, alleged money influences leadership choices, and insisted Sidhu could transform Punjab if empowered

A fire at Arpora’s Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub killed 25 people and injured six, prompting Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant to order a magisterial inquiry. An FIR has been filed against the owner and manager as officials examine congestion and exit issues 

Tezpur University agitators vowed to continue a campus shutdown until formal Centre confirmation of Vice Chancellor Shambhu Nath Singh’s removal. After tense overnight standoffs, a Ministry of Education team assured a time-bound inquiry, but protesters demand an official notification before ending their 79-day agitation

New Zealand’s plan to add feral cats to its Predator Free 2050 target marks a major cultural shift, raising ethical and welfare concerns. While feral cats are classified as pests, their overlap with domestic cats complicates control methods and sparks wider debates about human–animal relationships

Ceat is developing region-specific tyres to expand exports to Europe and the US, aiming to become a global brand. With steady raw material prices and strong demand, the company expects growth, while focusing on capacity, OEM sales, and integrating the Camso acquisition

A Class 12 student from a Kumbakonam government school died after being allegedly assaulted by 14 Class 11 students during an inter-class clash. Severely injured by a wooden stick, he succumbed despite treatment. Police arrested the juveniles and will upgrade charges to murder

Khaleda Zia’s planned transfer to London for advanced treatment has been delayed to Sunday after a Qatar-provided air ambulance failed to reach Dhaka. The critically ill former Bangladesh PM remains in Evercare Hospital as BNP leaders and family prepare for her travel

The Telangana government plans to reclaim unoccupied double-bedroom houses, particularly in Kollur and other outskirts projects, and reallocate them to genuine poor beneficiaries. Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy said policy details for new urban and affordable housing schemes will be announced soon

BRS leader B Vinod Kumar condemned the Centre’s four new labour codes, introduced without worker or trade union consultation. A Round Table on December 6 at Telangana Bhavan, chaired by KT Rama Rao, will gather feedback for a unified response 

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

Hyderabad police arrested four men, including a receiver, in connection with a Rs 40 lakh robbery at Talabkatta on November 30. Cash, mobile phones, two-wheelers, and a knife were recovered. Key suspect Mohd Zahid tipped off his associates

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

Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu and HR Minister Nara Lokesh participated in a mega parent-teacher meeting in Bhamini, Parvatipuram Manyam district. They engaged with a student in a government school using a tablet for Telugu and English reading exercises, providing feedback on accuracy, pronunciation, and learning progress

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

A bulk carrier traveling through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait was attacked twice by suspected pirates on Friday. Armed guards aboard returned fire, and the crew remained safe. The strait, linking the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, has seen piracy and Houthi attacks, though Houthi operations are paused under a Gaza ceasefire

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

AWCS, in collaboration with Rak Social Group, has set up 20 insulated cabins for street dogs in Hyderabad to help them survive the winter. The NGO seeks industrial donations of pallets and plastic drums for expanding the initiative

BRS MLA Danam Nagender from Khairthabad says he is ready to resign if directed by the Chief Minister amid the ongoing Speaker hearing on MLAs’ defections. The matter also remains pending in the Supreme Court

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

Dr K Ramesh Reddy, Principal of Government Medical College, Bhongir, has been appointed in-charge Vice-Chancellor of KNRUHS, Warangal. Former in-charge DME (2017–2023) and Niloufer Hospital Superintendent, he contributed significantly to Telangana’s COVID-19 response