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At least 10 people were killed and nine injured after a car rammed into a Christmas gathering in Sainte-Anne, Guadeloupe. Authorities are investigating the cause, while witnesses suggested the driver may have suffered a medical emergency. A crisis unit was activated.

Three Hyderabad birders recorded a rare sighting of the Amur Falcon at Kistareddypet Lake near Sangareddy, marking one of the few observations in the region in recent years. The long-distance migrant undertakes a 20,000-km annual journey from Siberia to Africa.

A total of 69 flights were cancelled at Hyderabad’s RGI Airport on Saturday amid IndiGo’s operational crisis. With more disruptions expected, IndiGo says full stability will return only by February 10, 2026, and will cut flight operations from December 8.

Former Babri Masjid litigant Iqbal Ansari says peace and brotherhood prevail in Ayodhya after the 2019 Supreme Court verdict. As UP remains on high alert on the demolition anniversary, he highlights the city’s development and acceptance of the Ram temple ruling.

Pakistani and Afghan forces exchanged heavy fire at the Chaman border late Friday, with both sides blaming each other for the clash. Three people were injured, and no official statements have been released amid rising tensions over cross-border militancy.

Indian Railways has deployed 116 extra coaches across 37 trains and introduced four special services to handle passenger rush following widespread IndiGo flight cancellations. Multiple zones, led by Southern Railway, have augmented high-demand routes from December 6 onward.

Uttar Pradesh has been placed on high alert ahead of the Babri Masjid demolition anniversary, with Ayodhya and Mathura under the tightest security. Multi-layered surveillance, PAC and RAF deployment, and plainclothes monitoring aim to prevent tensions amid sensitive legal and religious contexts.

Delhi’s AQI rose to 333 on Saturday as dense smog enveloped the city, while the IMD issued a cold wave alert with temperatures expected to hover around 8–9°C. Mundka recorded the worst air quality at 381, with most stations in the ‘very poor’ range.

Singer Mary Millben praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi as the most influential global leader, lauding his handling of the New Delhi summit with Vladimir Putin. Criticising recent U.S. policy towards India, she urged Washington—and Donald Trump—to reset bilateral ties and invite PM Modi for talks.

Sreeleela marked one year of the Pushpa 2 song Kissik by sharing BTS images and videos with Allu Arjun and Sukumar. The 2024 blockbuster grossed over ₹1,800 crore worldwide. Sreeleela now awaits the release of Sudha Kongara’s period drama Parasakthi.

Hyderabad police conducted a massive citywide checking and frisking drive under Operation Kavach on Friday night, deploying 5,000 personnel and 10 drones. Police Commissioner V.C. Sajjanar said the exercise aims to curb anti-social activities and enhance citizen safety.

Soungoutou Magassa’s late strike earned West Ham a 1-1 draw against Manchester United at Old Trafford. Dalot had earlier put United ahead, but missed chances and defensive lapses cost them as they failed to climb higher in the Premier League table

India defeated Ireland 4-0 in their final Pool C match at the FIH Junior Women’s World Cup in Santiago. Purnima Yadav scored twice, while Kanika Siwach and Sakshi Rana added goals as India dominated throughout the contest

The Enforcement Directorate has attached fresh assets worth Rs 1,120 crore belonging to Reliance Group companies linked to Anil Ambani, including the Reliance Centre in Mumbai and 231 plots of land in Chennai. With this latest move, the total value of assets attached from the Reliance Group has climbed to Rs 10,117 crore under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act.

Australia built a 44-run lead in the Brisbane Ashes Test after reaching 378 for six at stumps on Day 2. Weatherald, Labuschagne and Smith scored half-centuries, while England’s dropped catches and erratic bowling allowed the hosts to capitalize

In response to rising passenger demand caused by widespread flight cancellations, Indian Railways has deployed 116 additional coaches across 37 premium trains, covering 114 enhanced trips nationwide. Southern Railway spearheaded the expansion with 18 train augmentations.

Indian assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate said the team is focused on process and batting responsibility ahead of the ODI decider against South Africa in Visakhapatnam, stressing the dew factor and the advantage of chasing as key challenges

K Srinu and K Bindu won the 800m events in boys and girls sections at the Osmania University inter-college athletics championship in Hyderabad. The meet also saw strong performances in shotput, long jump, discus, 5000m and relay events

South Africa, led by Temba Bavuma, will face India in the ODI series decider at Visakhapatnam. With Kohli in form and Markram, Jansen shining for the visitors, fans can expect a thrilling finale at the VDCA-ACA Stadium

At the 2026 World Cup draw, FIFA president Gianni Infantino awarded US President Donald Trump the federation’s newly created Peace Prize, praising his global mediation efforts. The award — a departure from FIFA’s sporting focus — came amid criticism of Trump’s ongoing foreign policy actions

Telangana paddler Hitesh Dolwani clinched the National Para table tennis title by defeating Maharashtra’s Vishwa Tambe in the final at Vadodara. Dolwani earlier overcame Delhi’s Anuj Gupta in the semifinal and Nitin in the quarterfinal to reach the summit clash

Alankrith Rapole will captain Hyderabad in the Cooch Behar Trophy under-19 four-day match against Punjab at the NFC Ground from December 8 to 11. The squad includes V Yashveer Goud as vice-captain and several promising youngsters

South Africa batter Matthew Breetzke said his team has a good balance and confidence ahead of the ODI decider against India in Visakhapatnam. He praised Jansen and Bosch’s late-order hitting and noted the dew factor could influence the match