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Prime Minister Modi gifted a handcrafted marble chess set from Agra to Russian President Putin, boosting global recognition for the city’s stone inlay handicrafts and raising hopes for increased demand and livelihood opportunities for local artisans

Relatives of the 25 victims of the Goa nightclub fire, including workers from Jharkhand and tourists, anxiously gathered outside GMCH morgue. Authorities are identifying the deceased and completing postmortem procedures before releasing bodies to their families

Despite calls for postponement due to flight disruptions and age-limit disputes, thousands of candidates appeared for Jammu and Kashmir PSC’s Combined Competitive Examination. The contest highlighted tensions between the elected government and Lieutenant Governor over age relaxation for aspirants

Ranchi’s ICAR-Research Complex reported that farmers are benefiting from its newly developed soybean and snow pea varieties, which offer higher yields and improved resilience, promoting better income and agricultural sustainability in the region

A 20-month-old male cheetah cub from Kuno National Park died after being hit by a vehicle on a highway near Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh. Authorities have reduced traffic and are searching for another cub separated from the same mother

Lakhs of devotees participated in Kolkata’s Brigade Parade Ground for the ‘Panch Lakkho Konthe Gita Path,’ a mega Bhagavad Gita recital organised to promote spiritual heritage, social harmony, and collective chanting led by prominent monks and leaders

The Indian Army, in collaboration with IIT Hyderabad, has deployed on-site 3D concrete printing in Sikkim for rapid construction of bunkers and sentry posts. The portable technology enhances ballistic resistance, customised designs, and operational readiness in mountainous forward areas

A two-year-old boy in Bijnor died after a toffee became lodged in his windpipe, causing suffocation. Doctors said he was brought dead to the community health centre and urged parents to avoid giving small children items that pose choking risks

Navjot Kaur Sidhu said her husband Navjot Singh Sidhu will return to active politics only if Congress declares him its Punjab CM face. She criticised infighting in the state unit, alleged money influences leadership choices, and insisted Sidhu could transform Punjab if empowered

A fire at Arpora’s Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub killed 25 people and injured six, prompting Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant to order a magisterial inquiry. An FIR has been filed against the owner and manager as officials examine congestion and exit issues 

Tezpur University agitators vowed to continue a campus shutdown until formal Centre confirmation of Vice Chancellor Shambhu Nath Singh’s removal. After tense overnight standoffs, a Ministry of Education team assured a time-bound inquiry, but protesters demand an official notification before ending their 79-day agitation

A Class 12 student from a Kumbakonam government school died after being allegedly assaulted by 14 Class 11 students during an inter-class clash. Severely injured by a wooden stick, he succumbed despite treatment. Police arrested the juveniles and will upgrade charges to murder

The renewed push for recognising Veerashaiva-Lingayat as a separate religion requires consensus between Congress and BJP

In Chandauli, 30-year-old Brijesh Yadav allegedly killed 62-year-old businessman Umashankar Maurya after being taunted for his unmarried status. The attack occurred early Friday on Amdara-Sakaldiha road, leaving Maurya fatally injured before he could be hospitalized. Yadav was arrested, and the body sent for post-mortem; investigation is ongoing

At least five tigers, including L1 and T1, have migrated into Mancherial district forests from Maharashtra. While some are killing cattle, forest officials hope migration during the breeding season will boost tiger population, ensuring safety for humans and wildlife

CPI (Maoist) spokesperson Vikalp denied allegations that outfit’s chief Devji leaked information leading to commander Madivi Hidma’s death, claiming he and others were killed in fake encounters. He alleged police collusion across States and demanded a judicial inquiry

BNHS is preparing to release captive-bred Slender-billed and White-rumped vultures in Assam, working with communities to ensure safe habitats. The programme stresses eliminating harmful NSAIDs, preventing poisoning incidents, and restoring vultures’ ecological role in controlling carcass-related pollution and disease

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

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

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

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

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

Kerala police registered 32 cases against individuals allegedly defaming the woman whose complaint led to Congress MLA Rahul Mamkoottathil being booked for sexual assault. The Cyber Operations Wing monitors online content, issuing notices and taking action under IT and criminal laws

BJD MLArun Kumar Sahoo questioned the Odisha government’s decision to pay actress Madhuri Dixit Rs 1.60 crore as handloom brand ambassador, seeking clarity on her contribution and calling for data on how the initiative benefits weavers