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Veteran Bollywood icon Dharmendra has passed away at 89 in Mumbai. Recently discharged from Breach Candy Hospital, he had been critically ill. Celebrated for over six decades of cinematic excellence and 300+ films, he was among Hindi cinema’s most successful and beloved stars

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

The World Tennis League arrives in Bengaluru from December 17-20 with four franchise teams featuring global and Indian stars. Defending champions Game Changers Falcons, VB Realty Hawks, Aussie Mavericks Kites, and AOS Eagles promise high-octane action. Lineups and coaches unveiled.

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

At least three security personnel died and two were injured when suicide attackers struck the Federal Constabulary headquarters in Peshawar on Monday. All three attackers were killed in counterfire. Explosions triggered panic in nearby areas, prompting high alert across the city.

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

Pranjali Prashant Dhumal won the 25m Pistol Women’s gold at the 25th Summer Deaflympics in Tokyo, her second gold of the Games. India’s shooting contingent now has 16 medals, with Abhinav Deshwal also winning gold in men’s events.

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 High Court postponed the hearing on local body elections as the Chief Justice was on leave. The State government is prepared to conduct the polls, with reservation details for wards and panchayats ready, ahead of the expected announcement of the election schedule.

Sensex and Nifty rebounded in early trade Monday, supported by IT stocks and positive global trends. Investors are monitoring a potential US-India trade deal, while FIIs sold equities and DIIs bought, amid a slight dip in Brent crude prices.

Kodangal witnessed a town-wide bandh ahead of CM A Revanth Reddy’s visit, with residents protesting the government’s decision to shift schools and colleges from Appayapally to Lagacherla. Shopkeepers and locals supported the bandh, citing concerns over the town’s development.

Justice Surya Kant, part of key verdicts including the abrogation of Article 370, took oath as India’s 53rd Chief Justice on Monday, succeeding Justice B R Gavai. President Droupadi Murmu administered the oath at Rashtrapati Bhavan in Hindi.

The Indian rupee gained 49 paise to 89.17 against the US dollar on Monday, aided by equity market gains, RBI intervention, and falling crude prices. Analysts warn of potential weakness ahead of an expected India-US trade deal by December-end.

A speeding car lost control and rammed into shops near Select Theatre in Macha Bolarum early Monday, leaving the driver seriously injured and triggering panic. Alwal Police suspect drunken driving and have launched an investigation into the incident.

A Bangladeshi national living in Dehradun under a fake identity was arrested for illegal stay after police found he had taken an Indian woman to Bangladesh, converted her to Islam, and married her. The couple later returned to India using forged documents.

Election Commission officials will review Tamil Nadu’s Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls from November 24–26. The exercise, underway across nine states and three UTs, includes field inspections and assessments of BLO work, media coordination and voter awareness as political challenges reach the Supreme Court.

Ayodhya’s Ram Temple closed darshan from Monday evening to prepare for Tuesday’s grand flag-hoisting ceremony, to be attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The event has energised the temple town, boosting local trade and drawing renewed spiritual fervour among residents and devotees.

Delhi’s air quality slipped back into the ‘very poor’ category on Monday, with AQI touching 396 and visibility dropping under a thick haze. NCR cities also reported worsening pollution as calm winds and winter inversion trapped pollutants close to the surface.

Priyanka Chopra says ambition and achievement need not come at the cost of well-being, stressing that purpose should align with compassion. Speaking about her film Born Hungry, she highlighted its message of resilience, fate and the emotional journey of chef Sash Simpson.

China accused Japan of crossing a “red line” after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi suggested Tokyo could intervene militarily if Beijing blockades Taiwan. Foreign Minister Wang Yi warned of a firm response, as tensions rise with Beijing accusing Japan of violating international norms.

A man was burnt to death after his EcoSport car suddenly caught fire while moving on the Outer Ring Road at Shamirpet on Monday. The vehicle was completely gutted before help arrived. Police are probing technical failure and confirming the victim’s identity.

Israel launched a rare strike on Beirut’s southern suburb of Haret Hreik, killing Hezbollah’s chief of staff Haytham Tabtabai along with four others and injuring 25. Israel’s Defense Minister vowed continued forceful action, while Hezbollah warned of retaliation.

Rethink ageing as a social developmental challenge to reap the demographic dividend