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Six members of a West Midnapore family, including two children, are critically ill after eating food accidentally cooked with acid mistaken for water. Police are probing both accidental and deliberate angles, while all victims receive treatment at Kolkata’s SSKM Hospital

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Ayodhya on Tuesday to hoist a symbolic saffron flag atop the Ram Janmbhoomi Temple, marking its construction completion. His visit includes multiple temple darshans, spiritual observances, and an address highlighting unity, heritage, and cultural significance

NCW launched a 24/7 short-code helpline, 14490, to offer faster, toll-free support for women facing violence or distress. Staffed by trained counsellors, it strengthens nationwide assistance efforts amid rising crimes against women, urging wider awareness and coordinated interventions

Canada has advanced toward modernising its citizenship-by-descent rules as Bill C-3 receives royal assent. The reform will restore or grant citizenship to those excluded by the first-generation limit, significantly helping Indian-origin families and ensuring fairer rules for future generations born abroad

Antonia Banderas reflects on his experience filming 'Tony,' a biopic about Anthony Bourdain, at the Torino Film Festival. Despite the "fishy" smell during the shoot, Banderas appreciated portraying a mentor to a young Bourdain, delving into his early life and struggles

The US has drafted a Russia-Ukraine peace proposal incorporating input from both sides, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said. Trump insists the plan is not his final offer as Kyiv weighs the proposal amid internal fears it favours Moscow and faces a looming deadline

A study of 738 UK harbour porpoises (1990–2021) shows mercury levels rising about 1% annually, nearly doubling since the 1990s. Higher mercury burdens increased the risk of death from infectious disease, revealing persistent ocean contamination despite the Minamata Convention

Srinagar recorded the season’s coldest night at –2.8°C as temperatures dipped across Jammu and Kashmir. With further decline expected, schools up to Class 8 will close for winter vacation. Residents rely on traditional Pherans and Kangris to battle the intensifying chill

The Indian HAL Tejas crashed around 2.10 pm local time while flying a demonstration flight for a crowd. It wasn't immediately clear if the pilot ejected

South Africa refused to hand over the G20 Presidency to a “junior” US official, rejecting Washington’s request and criticising remarks from the White House that insulted President Ramaphosa. Tensions rose amid Trump’s renewed claims about South Africa, as global leaders arrived for the summit

A 5.7-magnitude earthquake struck Dhaka and nearby regions, killing four people—including a newborn—and injuring over 50. The tremor damaged multiple buildings, triggered fires, and caused widespread panic. Experts warn the quake is a serious reminder of Bangladesh’s high seismic vulnerability

President Droupadi Murmu offered prayers at the Tirumala Sri Venkateswara temple, accompanied by Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu and officials. She received traditional honours, including Sesha Vastram and Veda Ashirvachanam, following visits to Sri Varaha Swamy and Sri Padmavathi temples

A 17-year-old Class 11 student in Rewa, Madhya Pradesh, died by suicide, leaving a note accusing a male teacher of physical mistreatment. Police are investigating the allegations, while the family claims she was normal at home and seeks a thorough inquiry

The US sanctioned several India-linked individuals and firms for involvement in Iranian petroleum sales, asserting the trade funds Tehran’s terrorist proxies and weapons programmes. The State and Treasury Departments expanded designations to disrupt Iran’s oil networks and intensify pressure under NSPM-2

Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla’s light-hearted jibe about Bengaluru’s infamous traffic at the Bengaluru Tech Summit 2025 went viral, prompting political reactions and renewed criticism of the city’s infrastructure, while he also engaged students and showcased striking space visuals of India

In Sonbhadra, a woman filed a case against her husband and seven relatives, alleging triple talaq, dowry harassment, assault, and eviction from their home. Authorities registered an FIR against all eight, including her husband and in-laws, following the complaint

Washington Governor Bob Ferguson declared an emergency after a leak shut down the Olympic Pipeline, threatening jet fuel supply to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. The order temporarily relaxes driving-hour limits for fuel transporters to maintain airport operations amid uncertainty over pipeline repairs

An India Justice Report study reveals over 50,000 children remain stuck in slow juvenile justice processes, with 55 per cent of cases pending across Juvenile Justice Boards. Despite a decade of reforms, shortages in judges, oversight, data systems and child care facilities persist nationwide

Meta has begun warning thousands of Australian users under 16 to download their data and prepare for account removal ahead of a nationwide social media ban for minors beginning December 10. The move affects Facebook, Instagram and Threads, with age-verification measures introduced

The NIA is investigating an international organ trafficking network led by Madhu Jayakumar, who allegedly trafficked people to Iran for forced kidney removal. A Kochi-based health club and linked bank accounts were used to channel funds, with transactions traced across multiple states

The Supreme Court extended its stay on proceedings against Rahul Gandhi over alleged derogatory remarks about the Indian Army during the 2022 Bharat Jodo Yatra. Gandhi challenges the trial court’s summons, arguing procedural lapses, while the case now stands deferred to December 4

A major corruption scandal in Ukraine’s energy sector has intensified pressure on President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, with growing calls to dismiss his influential chief of staff, Andrii Yermak. Despite firing ministers and sanctioning associates, Zelenskyy faces political unrest as trust and wartime stability are questioned

Kalyani Priyadarshan begins shooting her new women-centric film directed by debutant Thiraviyam SN and produced by Potential Studios. Following her recent blockbuster, the project has high expectations and features a strong cast and technical crew, with filming planned predominantly in Chennai

The Enforcement Directorate has attached assets worth over Rs 1,400 crore in its latest action against Anil Ambani and his companies in a money laundering case. This follows earlier attachments of Rs 7,500 crore under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act