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A 27-year-old man from Kanchanbagh lost Rs 14.3 lakh after scammers posing as Fyers Securities agents tricked him into investing in a fake trading platform. They initially allowed small withdrawals to gain trust before blocking access and showing fake profits

The government told Lok Sabha that 87 illegal loan lending applications have been blocked by MeitY under section 69A of the IT Act. The ministry also said action is taken against companies violating the Companies Act while operating through loan apps

A first-year B Tech student of KIIT was found hanging in his hostel room in Bhubaneswar on Sunday. Police have launched a full investigation. This is the third student suicide on the KIIT campus this year, prompting political concern

The Telangana government has earned Rs 2,860 crore from liquor shop applications under the new Excise Policy, which came into effect on Monday. With licence fees, tenders and taxes included, total excise earnings may cross Rs 1 lakh crore as polls approach

The Supreme Court has transferred the nationwide ‘digital arrest’ scam investigation to the CBI, directing it to probe all related cases. The court sought assistance from RBI and DoT on fraud detection, SIM regulation and AI-based monitoring while urging swift cybercrime infrastructure upgrades

A long-term review of Netease’s gacha-driven, free-to-play (F2P) take

Mallikarjun Kharge triggered protests from the Treasury benches after referring to former Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar’s “sudden exit” while welcoming new Rajya Sabha Chairman C P Radhakrishnan. Ministers Kiren Rijiju and J P Nadda termed the remarks inappropriate for the solemn occasion

Actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu has officially announced her wedding with filmmaker Raj Nidimoru, sharing photos from their traditional ceremony on Instagram. The couple reportedly married at Linga Bhairavi Temple in Coimbatore after months of speculation about their relationship

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is likely to visit Deputy CM D. K. Shivakumar for a breakfast meeting on December 2, signalling a temporary halt in their leadership tussle. The Congress high command is seen pushing for unity ahead of the Belagavi legislature session

The Supreme Court has issued notices to the Centre, ECI and West Bengal on a plea seeking provisional voter enrolment for CAA-eligible migrants from Bangladesh. The petition argues that delays in citizenship processing risk disenfranchising applicants during the ongoing electoral revision exercise

BRS MLA T Harish Rao held the Congress government responsible for the suicide of tenant farmer Banoth Veeranna in Khammam, alleging betrayal of farmers and unfulfilled promises. He demanded ex-gratia support for the family and urged the Chief Minister to address farmers’ distress.

Security checks were conducted at Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan’s residence and a private bank in Thiruvananthapuram after an email claimed bombs were planted at both sites. The threat was later confirmed as a hoax. Police say similar dark web-linked emails were sent earlier.

Overcoming early health complications through water therapy, 23-year-old Pratyasa Ray has become one of India’s top swimmers, winning multiple KIUG medals. Despite a shoulder fracture, she returned strong and now aims for the 2026 Asian Games after continued national and international success

A 20-year-old Yakutpura resident lost more than ₹1 lakh after falling for a Telegram honeytrap scam in which a fraudster posed as a woman offering paid companionship. After repeated payment demands and threats, he realised the fraud and approached Cybercrime Police.

The Congress hit back at Prime Minister Narendra Modi after he accused the opposition of creating drama in Parliament, calling him the “biggest dramabaaz”. Mallikarjun Kharge and Jairam Ramesh alleged hypocrisy, citing rushed legislation, unemployment, inflation and the government’s refusal to allow debate on key issues.

Over 420 irrigation structures across Telangana have suffered damage in 18 months, with officials linking most breaches to rampant illegal sand mining. Satellite images show large-scale devastation as sand mafias sabotage dams, drain tanks and cause revenue loss, resource depletion and construction shortages

A long-time Congress worker from Nagarkurnool, Orsu Bangaraiah, consumed pesticide alleging pressure from party leaders to withdraw from the Sripuram Sarpanch election. His family accused the party of sidelining him despite 35 years of service and backing a recent entrant instead.

A 40-year-old tenant farmer, Banoth Veeranna, died by suicide in Khammam after crop losses and mounting debts of ₹15 lakh. He recorded a video explaining tenant farmers’ struggles and urged the government to provide support and subsidies.

The Backward Classes Commission has identified factual mistakes in GOMs 46 related to Gram Panchayat reservations and urged the Telangana government to defer elections. The commission also highlighted a decrease in BC reservation from 22.78% to 21.39%, despite population growth.

As Princess Aiko turns 24, her rising popularity intensifies calls to end Japan’s male-only imperial succession. Supporters fear the monarchy’s extinction as only one young male heir remains, while conservatives resist reforms despite public admiration for Aiko’s growing role and service

Prime Minister Narendra Modi accused the opposition of turning Parliament into a platform to vent frustration after electoral defeats, urging parties to focus on constructive debate. Ahead of the Winter Session, he said Parliament should not become a political arena but a space for positive, result-oriented discussions.

A long-hidden Rubens Crucifixion painting, mis-attributed for centuries and valued at only US$10,000, was authenticated by experts and sold in Versailles for US$2.3 million after scientific analysis confirmed pigments and provenance tracing back to William Bouguereau’s collection

Jenna Ortega voiced concerns over rising AI use in films, saying computers lack soul and cannot replicate human imperfections. Speaking at the Marrakech Film Festival, she hoped audiences would tire of AI content. Bong Joon Ho and Celine Song also criticised AI’s creative impact.

Adivi Sesh says he chose not to dub Dacoit in Hindi because translating dialogues weakens emotional authenticity. The actor says the film was instead shot simultaneously in Hindi and Telugu. Co-starring Mrunal Thakur and Anurag Kashyap, the film is set for a pan-India release.