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The Supreme Court directed States to ease the heavy workload on Booth Level Officers engaged in the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision exercise, following reports of deaths, FIRs and extreme stress, while allowing exemptions and replacements for employees with genuine difficulties

A woman from Saidabad was cheated of Rs 3.38 lakh by a man she met on a matrimonial website. Pretending to be a UK-based doctor, he sent fake visa and marriage papers and made her pay various fees. Cybercrime police are investigating.

Navy Week 2025 will feature three days of Navy Band concerts from December 6. Shows will be held at Navy House and at Sarath City Mall for the public. The events honour Indian Navy Day and the 1971 Operation Trident victory.

Air India reported three technical glitches on its Boeing 787 fleet since July, prompting enhanced safety inspections ordered by the DGCA after a June accident. The minister said all aircraft were found satisfactory and that technical snags are routinely addressed under prescribed procedures

Bangladesh’s ICT-BD issued an arrest warrant for ex-PM Sheikh Hasina’s son Sajib Wajed Joy over crimes against humanity during the 2025 July Uprising. The tribunal also summoned former ministers Anisul Huq, Salman F Rahman, and Junaid Ahmed Palak

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee affirmed TMC’s opposition to communal politics following MLA Humayun Kabir’s suspension over his mosque proposal. She urged Murshidabad residents to uphold communal harmony, citing the district’s pluralistic history and legacy of unity

More than 157 lakh passengers have benefited from 3.27 lakh UDAN flights, the government informed Parliament. Maharashtra saw two new airports and 34 new routes added, while Rs 4,352 crore in VGF has been released to strengthen regional air connectivity nationwide

Over 1,000 residents of Dhanbad’s Kenduadih Basti are being evacuated after a suspected carbon monoxide leak from underground mines. One woman died and 12 others fell ill. BCCL has begun clearing danger zones and arranging temporary shelters, officials said.

Defence PSU BEML Ltd secured a Rs 157 crore order from Loram Rail Maintenance India to manufacture switch rail grinding machines, enhancing railway track maintenance, safety, and longevity. BEML operates in defence, mining, construction, and rail sectors

Afghanistan’s Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi accused Pakistan of attempting to impose “mysterious projects” on Kabul and pressuring the Taliban administration through border closures, trade restrictions and security demands, amid escalating tensions following Pakistani air strikes that killed civilians in Afghan provinces.

An IndiGo flight from Madinah to Hyderabad was diverted to Ahmedabad following a bomb threat. The plane landed safely at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Airport, passengers were deboarded, and security forces conducted a thorough search, finding no suspicious items

YSRCP chief Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy alleged that only 19 lakh of Andhra Pradesh’s 84 lakh farmers received crop insurance during the NDA coalition’s 19-month rule, despite 17 natural calamities, accusing the government of neglecting farmers’ welfare and delaying subsidies.

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In Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur, 18 Naxalites, including commander Modiyami Vella, were killed in a 12-hour encounter with security forces, which also claimed three DRG personnel. Arms were recovered, raising the state’s Naxalite toll to 281 this year

India’s reliance on Australian metallurgical coal for 90% of its steel sector exposes it to energy security risks. IEEFA urges accelerating alternative technologies like electric arc furnaces and green hydrogen to reduce dependence, ensure supply, and meet net-zero targets

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi alleged that the government prevents visiting foreign dignitaries from meeting the Leader of the Opposition, citing “insecurity.” His remarks came ahead of Russian President Putin’s India visit, during which Modi-Putin discussions will focus on defense and trade

Raj Nidimoru’s former wife Shhyamali De posted a series of notes thanking people for their supportive messages after the filmmaker’s wedding to actress Samantha. She clarified she is not seeking attention or sympathy and asked followers to respect her privacy amid personal challenges.

American zoologist Laurie Marker has maintained a cheetah sperm bank in Namibia for 35 years, preserving genetic diversity as wild populations drop to under 7,000. The bank serves as a last-resort conservation tool to prevent potential cheetah extinction

Kerala native Anilkumar Raveendran, detained by Houthi rebels in Yemen since July 7, has been released and reached Muscat. India thanked Oman for facilitating his release, with the Ministry of External Affairs coordinating efforts for his safe return

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari announced that manual toll collection will be replaced by a nationwide electronic system within a year. The NETC program, using FASTag RFID technology, aims to provide seamless, automatic toll payments across 4,500 ongoing highway projects

BRS working president K.T. Rama Rao slammed the Congress government for allegedly diverting over 9,300 acres of industrial land for real estate use. He warned of job losses, vowed legal action, and announced a statewide campaign to protect lands meant for industrial development.

IndiGo cancelled over 180 flights from Mumbai, Delhi, and Bengaluru due to crew shortages following new Flight Duty Time Limitations norms. DGCA is investigating, while the pilots’ body urges stricter oversight and potential reallocation of slots to other airlines

West Bengal's Trinamool Congress suspended Bharatpur MLA Humayun Kabir for proposing to build a ‘Babri Masjid’ in Murshidabad, citing gross indiscipline and communal politics; Kabir plans to resign and launch a new political outfit ahead of December 6

The Supreme Court called the 16-year delay in a Delhi acid attack case a "national shame," directing all high courts to submit pending trial details within four weeks and urged the Centre to recognize survivors as persons with disabilities