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US President Donald Trump ally Alina Habba resigned as US attorney for New Jersey after an appeals court ruled she had been serving unlawfully. She called the decision political but said she stepped down to protect the office’s stability. Habba will remain a senior adviser as legal battles over Trump-era appointments continue.
The Enforcement Directorate filed a chargesheet against former Delhi minister Satyendar Jain and 13 others under the PMLA for alleged corruption in awarding Delhi Jal Board sewage treatment plant tenders. The probe found involvement in concealing and using ₹17.70 crore proceeds of crime. The complaint was submitted to a Delhi court on December 6.
Starlink clarified that its India pricing displayed online was a “config glitch” showing dummy data and does not reflect actual costs. The service isn’t live, orders aren’t being taken, and final pricing awaits government approvals. The company highlighted high-speed, plug-and-play internet with 99.9% uptime and is hiring in Bengaluru ahead of its India launch.
Regions in southern and western Russia issued warnings about possible drone attacks. Four airports in Vladikavkaz, Grozny, and Magas halt arrivals and departures. Rosaviatsia said the temporary flight restrictions were implemented for safety concerns before normal schedules could resume across the region without major disruptions reported.
Veteran social activist Dr. Baba Adhav died in Pune at 95 after a prolonged illness. A key leader of Maharashtra’s labour movements, he founded the Hamal Panchayat to organise headloaders. Hospitalised 12 days earlier, he died of cardiac arrest. He also championed equality through the influential ‘Ek Gaon Ek Panwatha’ anti-caste campaign.
A 2.9 magnitude earthquake shook Oakland at 2:55 PM today, with its epicentre north of Montclair. San Ramon also experienced continued tremors, including quakes of 2.9 and 2.6 earlier in the afternoon. UC Berkeley seismologist Roland Burgmann said the activity is a “flare-up” of November’s swarm, noting these quakes come and go without a major […]
The Telangana government has approved the holiday list for 2026. Government employees will get 27 general holidays and 26 optional holidays next year. Banks will have 23 holidays. The official order was issued by Chief Secretary Ramakrishna Rao. These holidays will apply to all government offices and banks across the state.
A Delhi court has delayed the bail decision for the Kartavya Path protest accused to December 9 because the judge is unwell. Parents expressed frustration over repeated delays. Lawyers said students have exams soon. Police arrested 23 people for protests over air pollution, involving slogans, a scuffle, and pepper spray incidents.
The Centre opposed climate activist Sonam Wangchuk’s request to appear via video from Jodhpur jail in the Supreme Court. Wangchuk, detained under the National Security Act after September Leh violence, is challenged by his wife’s plea calling the detention arbitrary. The court will hear the matter further on December 15.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) clarified that all coins from 50 paise to ₹20 are legal tender and will continue to be in circulation. People should not believe false messages on social media, and traders are advised to accept these coins freely, including the 50 paise coin. Earlier, people had confusion over the circulation […]
Delhi will light up Red Fort and key buildings with diyas on December 10 as India hopes Diwali gets UNESCO Intangible Heritage status. The UNESCO committee is meeting at the Red Fort from December 8–13, and Diwali’s proposal will be discussed on December 9–10. If approved, the city will celebrate with lights, rangolis and fireworks.
Telangana’s fertility rate is expected to fall to 1.5 by 2031–35, much lower than India’s 1.9 rate and below the replacement level of 2.1. Reports say better health, education, and development are slowing population growth. The state will see fewer births, an aging population, and almost zero population growth in the coming decades.
Union Civil Aviation Minister Rammohan Naidu stated in Lok Sabha that the central government aims to encourage more players and companies in the aviation sector. His remarks come amid widespread IndiGo flight disruptions over the past week. Prior to this, he held a key meeting with IndiGo management to discuss the ongoing operational challenges.
TVK filed a fresh application with a new venue near Perundurai after police denied permission for Vijay’s December 16 Erode rally over space and safety concerns. Party leaders emphasized compliance with security guidelines. Despite the setback, Vijay’s campaign continues, with more rallies planned across western Tamil Nadu ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections.
Bomb threats targeted 3 flights at Hyderabad’s Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, including IndiGo from Kannur, Lufthansa from Frankfurt, and British Airways from Heathrow. All landed safely late Sunday night and early today. CISF, police, and bomb disposal squads confirmed the threats were hoaxes. Authorities are investigating the email sender behind the scare.