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The Karnataka High Court rejected Prajwal Revanna’s appeal and bail plea in the sex CD and rape case, citing risks of influencing witnesses and the seriousness of pending cases. The bench held that suspending his sentence could impact related trials

Union IT Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia clarified that the Sanchar Saathi app is optional and can be deleted amid rising privacy concerns. The Centre’s pre-installation order has drawn criticism, even as the government says the move aims to curb cyber fraud

The Supreme Court asked the Election Commission to consider extending Kerala’s December 11 SIR deadline, noting that 1.76 lakh government staff are currently deployed for local body polls. It allowed the state to submit a representation and directed the EC to decide within two days

About 15 passengers had a narrow escape when a sleeper bus caught fire near Kashmiri Gate in Delhi on Tuesday morning. DFS rushed three fire engines to the spot and controlled the blaze by 7.35 am. No injuries were reported; the cause is unknown

Thirteen fishermen from Bangladesh drifted into Indian waters and reached the Srikakulam coast after their boat’s engine failed at sea. They survived mainly on water for days before being spotted by local fishermen. Authorities confirmed a violation of India’s EEZ laws

The Election Commission has extended all key deadlines under the three-stage Special Intensive Revision in 12 states and UTs by seven days, delaying enumeration, polling station rationalisation and draft roll publication. Opposition parties criticised the move, calling the extension an eyewash

A 21-year-old woman in Nanded “married” her slain boyfriend’s body after he was allegedly shot dead by her father and brothers. She demanded capital punishment for them, as videos of the emotional act went viral. Police said both men were history-sheeter

Five persons, including two children, died after two cars collided head-on at Kotekal village in Kurnool district early Saturday. Two others were injured, one critically, and shifted to Kurnool GGH. Police said the victims were from Karnataka and registered a case

India is in talks with 14 countries or blocs representing 50 nations on fair and balanced trade agreements, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said. He highlighted India’s focus on resilient supply chains, self-reliance, innovation, and expanding partnerships through major FTAs

The Enforcement Directorate conducted coordinated raids across medical colleges in ten states as part of a money-laundering probe into an alleged bribery racket involving National Medical Commission officials, middlemen and private college personnel accused of manipulating inspection data for regulatory approvals

Trai has advised mobile users to report spam calls and messages through its DND app, saying that blocking numbers on devices does not stop spam at the source. The regulator has already disconnected over 21 lakh numbers based on user complaints

At the G20 Leaders’ Meeting, PM Modi proposed three initiatives: a G20 counter-drug-terror nexus plan, a Global Traditional Knowledge Repository, and a G20 Global Healthcare Response Team, emphasizing inclusive and sustainable growth and Africa’s skills development

Prime Minister Modi briefly met Italian PM Giorgia Meloni at the G20 Summit in South Africa. Their warm exchange reflected the growing friendship between India and Italy, strengthened through recent meetings, personal messages, and mutual admiration shown in public statements.

A Tejas fighter jet of the Indian Air Force crashed in a ball of fire during an aerial display at the Dubai Air Show, killing the pilot. Authorities have launched a court of inquiry, while officials and leaders condoled the loss

The SC ruled that no timelines can be imposed on governors or the President to grant assent to State Bills and rejected the idea of “deemed assent”. While governors cannot sit indefinitely on Bills, courts cannot prescribe deadlines under Article 200

The Enforcement Directorate secured a 13-day custodial remand of Al Falah group chairperson Jawad Ahmed Siddiqui, accused of generating Rs 415 crore through false accreditation claims. The ED said he posed a flight risk, with the case tied to the November 10 Delhi blast probe

A Delhi court has sent Anmol Bishnoi, accused in the killing of NCP leader Baba Siddique and linked to multiple high-profile crimes, to 11 days of NIA custody after his deportation from the US. The agency seeks to probe his role in the Bishnoi terror-gangster syndicate

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar inaugurated Indian consulates in Yekaterinburg and Kazan, Russia, enhancing diplomatic presence, supporting trade, technology, education, and cultural ties. The consulates will benefit the Indian diaspora, students, and aim to strengthen India-Russia cooperation toward $100 billion trade by 2030

PM Modi paid tributes to Sri Sathya Sai Baba on his birth centenary, releasing a Rs 100 coin and stamps. Highlighting the guru’s service ethos, Modi praised Sai Baba’s institutions, social welfare initiatives, and encouraged citizens to embrace seva, local empowerment, and Atmanirbhar Bharat

Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor admitted that not contesting Bihar assembly polls was a “mistake” after the party secured less than 4% votes. He criticised pre-election government handouts and reaffirmed his commitment to winning future elections in the state