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The 3-week Winter Session of Parliament will begin today, December 1. It features discussions on SIR, a full-day debate on “Vande Mataram” marking its 150th year, and key bills on nuclear energy, higher education, corporate law, and securities regulation. The government aims to highlight the song’s historical significance and urges all parties to participate.
Telangana will host the Telangana Rising Global Summit on December 8-9 at Bharat Future City, inviting PM Modi, Rahul Gandhi, Kharge, and global leaders. CM Revanth Reddy will unveil the “Telangana Rising 2047” vision, focusing on job creation, pollution-free Greater Hyderabad, CURE and PURE zones, infrastructure projects, and urban and economic development.
US President Donald Trump confirmed speaking with Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro amid rising tensions. Caracas accused the US of preparing an attack as Washington increased military presence in the Caribbean and labelled Maduro’s alleged drug cartel a terrorist group. Trump described the phone call as neutral, saying, “I wouldn’t say it went well or badly.”
Puducherry has declared a school holiday today, December 1, due to heavy rain expected from cyclone Ditwah, Home Minister A Namassivayam announced. The storm is moving toward the North Tamil Nadu–South Andhra coast, with IMD forecasting intense rainfall. Tamil Nadu has issued no closure update yet, and students are advised to check with their schools.
A new commission probing the 2009 BDR mutiny, which killed 74 people, has alleged that former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina ordered the massacre, with ex-MP Fazle Noor Taposh coordinating it. The panel also hinted at foreign involvement and accused India of trying to weaken Bangladesh’s army. Hasina, ousted last year, now lives in India.
US Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said Afghan immigrant Rahmanullah Lakanwal, accused of killing a National Guard member near the White House, was radicalised after arriving in the US. Investigators are probing his connections in Washington state. Lakanwal, evacuated in 2021 and later granted asylum, is believed to have embraced extremism post-arrival.
Hundreds of internally displaced people in Manipur turned a sit-in protest in Imphal into a massive rally demanding safe passage back to their villages. They accused insurgent groups of blocking their return and criticised the government for prioritising the Sangai Festival. Over two years after ethnic violence, thousands remain stranded in relief camps.
80 people have died in police custody or encounters in Assam since 2021, minister Rupesh Goala told the Assembly, with 78 cases probed. Deaths declined yearly, and 223 suspects were injured in encounters. Probes followed NHRC norms, including a high-level inquiry in Cachar. Assam’s prisons hold 11,241 inmates against a capacity of 11,372.
The winter session of Parliament begins today, December 1, and will run until December 19, covering 19 days. Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju announced the schedule. The central government is likely to introduce several important bills, making this session a significant phase for legislative business and policy decisions in the weeks ahead.
As part of Lionel Messi’s GOAT India Tour, an exhibition match will be held on December 13 at Uppal Stadium in Hyderabad. Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy is expected to captain the team playing against Messi’s side. He will play as center forward, leading a team made up of government school football players.
Thousands gathered in the Philippine capital demanding accountability over a multibillion-dollar infrastructure scandal involving officials, lawmakers, and construction firms. Public anger over alleged “ghost” flood-control projects has intensified. Entire towns have recently been submerged by typhoon-driven floods, fueling nationwide protests.
Veteran Kannada actor MS Umesh passed away after fighting liver cancer. He was hospitalised last month after a fall at home. Umesh was known for films like ‘Venkata in Sankata’ and ‘Golmaal Radhakrishna’. His death shocked fans and the film industry. Actor Aniruddha Jatkar paid tribute on Instagram, calling him a beloved comedian.
British playwright and Oscar-winning screenwriter Tom Stoppard died peacefully at his Dorset home. Known for Shakespeare in Love and contributions to major film franchises, he built a six-decade career across theater, radio, and screen. Born in Czechoslovakia, he fled the Nazis, became a journalist, earned a knighthood, and raised four sons thereafter.
Dr Muzammil Ganai, Dr Adeel Rather, Dr Shaheen Saeed, and Mufto Irfan Ahmad Wagay were sent to 10-day judicial custody in the Delhi Red Fort blast case. The NIA continues probing a “white-collar” terror module linked to the attack, tracing multiple hideouts and questioning local landlords as the investigation unfolds.
Hyderabad’s Winter Utsav Mela at Necklace Road now features a 60-foot Dubai-style artificial waterfall and an Antarctica-themed zone. Families can enjoy mist, lighting, snow props, and photospots. The mela offers over 100 shopping stalls, food, games, and rides. Open daily from 4 pm to 10:30 pm until Jan 18, 2026, it’s perfect for weekend visits.