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President Nicolas Maduro said Venezuela rejects “a slave’s peace,” accusing the US of weeks of military pressure, naval buildup and deadly strikes. He vowed sovereignty and readiness as Trump warned Venezuelan airspace was “closed.” Supporters rallied in Caracas, denouncing US threats and asserting they want peace without surrendering national independence.
A US appeals court struck down President Donald Trump’s attempt to bypass Senate confirmation and install former personal lawyer Alina Habba as US Attorney for New Jersey. A three-judge panel ruled unanimously that Habba had been serving unlawfully. It marks the second federal court decision in a week finding a Trump-appointed US attorney improperly installed.
The White House says it is “very optimistic” about a Ukraine peace deal as envoy Steve Witkoff heads to Moscow after talks showing “significant progress.” Zelensky rejects territorial concessions and seeks European backing. Witkoff, joined by Jared Kushner, faces criticism over his Moscow diplomacy, while Washington’s revised proposal remains unclear.
An MRI from Trump’s unexpected October hospital visit shows “excellent” cardiovascular health, according to White House physician Sean Barbabella. The memo says Trump’s abdominal imaging is normal, with all major organs healthy and well-perfused. Overall, everything evaluated is functioning within normal limits, with no acute or chronic concerns reported.
Maharashtra will hold civic elections for 246 municipal councils and 42 nagar panchayats today, Dec 2, from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM, with dry days, business closures and a paid holiday declared. Results come on Dec 3. Nearly 700 local body polls will follow over two months, including Panchayat Samitis, Zilla Parishads and major municipal […]
On the 41st anniversary of the Bhopal gas tragedy, survivor organizations accused the BJP of shielding Union Carbide and Dow Chemical and obstructing justice. They highlighted failures in criminal proceedings and the absence of an Empowered Commission. The BJP rejected the allegations, while survivors continue to face medical hardships.
The Centre informed the SC that a PM-led panel will meet on December 10 to select and recommend candidates for Chief Information Commissioner and other Central Information Commission positions. A bench of CJI Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi was hearing a plea on filling vacant CIC posts. Notice for the meeting has been sent […]
A BJP delegation led by Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari visited the West Bengal CEO’s office in Kolkata amid protests by Booth Level Officers over heavy workloads during the Special Intensive Revision. Protesters demanded extended deadlines and compensation for deceased BLOs. The delegation met officials to discuss electoral roll concerns.
The Lok Sabha granted select committees more time to submit reports on the Insolvency & Bankruptcy Code Bill and Jan Vishwas Bill. The insolvency panel now has until the winter session’s last day, while the Jan Vishwas committee has time until the second week’s end. Both bills aim to streamline business and legal processes.
The Central Govt has earned ₹1.70 lakh crore in revenue from GST in November 2025. This is an increase of 0.7% compared to the revenue earned in November last year. Of these, GST revenue is stated to be ₹1.52 lakh crore. CGST’s share in the total collection is ₹34,843 cr, and SGST’s contribution is ₹42,522 […]
The NIA conducted raids at eight locations in Pulwama, Shopian and Kulgam linked to a “white-collar” terror module behind the Delhi Red Fort car blast that killed 15 people. Searches targeted mastermind Moulvi Irfan Ahmad Wagay and others, including Dr. Adeel Ahmad Rather. Wagay was earlier arrested and later taken into NIA custody.
Airbus announced that most of the 6,000 A320-family aircraft flagged in a recent safety alert have already been modified, with fewer than 100 still awaiting fixes. The company had ordered urgent repairs due to a flight-control software issue. Airbus says it continues working with airlines to complete remaining modifications and return all jets to service.
A Delhi court remanded Al Falah University founder Jawad Ahmed Siddiqui to 14-day judicial custody in a terror-linked money-laundering case. The ED alleged the university faked recognition and amassed assets inconsistent with its records, recovering ₹48 lakh during searches. The court also directed authorities to provide Siddiqui’s prescribed medication.
The Supreme Court today refused petitions seeking an extension of the 6-month deadline for registering Waqf properties under the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025. It directed applicants to approach the Waqf Tribunal for relief. With the December 6 cut-off nearing, property-holders must now pursue remedies through the statutory mechanism provided by the amended law.
A Bangladesh court today sentenced ousted PM Sheikh Hasina to 5 years in prison in a land-scam case. Her sister, Sheikh Rehana, was handed a 7-year jail term, while her niece, British MP Tulip Siddiq, received a 2-year sentence. The verdict was delivered by Judge Md Rabiul Alam of the Special Judge’s Court-4 in Dhaka, […]