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Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav released three cheetahs into the wild at Kuno National Park in Sheopur district on International Cheetah Day. The release included female cheetah Veera and her two 10-month-old cubs. Officials said they were set free in the Parond forest region, a major tourism zone of the park.
The PLI scheme for solar manufacturing has created about 43,000 jobs in India, including 11,200 direct jobs. Gujarat leads with over 22,400 jobs, followed by Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh. The scheme supports large solar module factories and aims to expand India’s manufacturing capacity. India’s solar production may reach 165 GW by 2027.
Northern Coal Limited and Oil India Limited signed an MoU with NSTFDC to support tribal students in Eklavya Model Residential Schools through digital education and infrastructure development. NCL sanctioned Rs. 5 crores for 45 schools, while OIL provided Rs. 73 lakhs for five Arunachal Pradesh schools. This effort advances tribal welfare and development.
Delhi government plans to install 305 mist sprayers at nine pollution hotspots to reduce dust, said CM Rekha Gupta. Early trials at ITO showed positive results. A high-level expert panel will guide pollution control, while departments repair roads and plant greenery. Digital monitoring and stricter vehicle rules will also support cleaner air.
The Supreme Court expressed concern over deaths of Booth Level Officers (BLOs) during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. It directed states to reduce their workload, increase staff, and consider exemptions for those unable to work. Opposition parties criticized the government and Election Commission for harsh SIR practices.
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar told the Rajya Sabha that Punjab has the highest number of human trafficking cases in the country. He made the statement while responding to supplementary questions during the question hour. The disclosure highlights the ongoing challenges the state faces in tackling human trafficking effectively.
A special tribunal in Bangladesh issued an arrest warrant against Sheikh Hasina’s son, Sajib Wajed Joy, over alleged crimes against humanity during the July Uprising. The move comes a month after Hasina was sentenced to death. An identical warrant was also issued for former junior ICT Minister Junaid Ahmed Palak, already in custody.
President Putin said Russia would seize all of Donbas by force unless Ukrainian troops withdraw, a demand Kyiv rejects. He insisted Moscow seeks full control of the region in ongoing talks with US envoys, calling recent discussions “very useful.” Russia currently occupies large portions of Ukraine and labels annexed territories non-negotiable.
Odisha terminated the Tier-1 empanelment of Silicon Tech Lab for violating key service clauses after its alleged role in the SI recruitment scam surfaced. The firm had subcontracted exam duties that led to widespread cheating arrests, including brokers and mastermind Suresh Nayak. Aspirants had reportedly paid up to ₹35 lakh to the racket.
An IndiGo flight traveling from Madinah to Hyderabad was diverted to Ahmedabad after an email claimed a bomb was on board. The aircraft landed safely, and all passengers were evacuated. Police and disaster response teams inspected the plane, and no suspicious items were discovered during their initial search by the security units on the ground.
Former MP Santosh Kushwaha, former MLA Rahul Sharma, and LJP leader Ajay Kushwaha publicly formalized their entry in Tejashwi Yadav’s presence. Days before the Bihar Assembly election, several prominent ruling-party figures shifted to the opposition. They were joined by Chanakya Prakash Ranjan, son of JD MP Girdhari Yadav, to boost the RJD’s ranks.
Wayanad Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi reacted strongly to questions about the Indian rupee falling to ₹90.43. She told the media to approach the central govt instead and recalled statements made during Manmohan Singh’s tenure. Expressing concern over the currency’s record low, she criticized the current handling of economic issues.
Sonia Gandhi and Priyanka Vadra criticised the Centre over Delhi’s worsening air pollution, urging urgent action. Sonia said children and the elderly are most affected and called it the govt’s responsibility, while Priyanka noted annual deterioration and inaction, emphasizing the issue is urgent, non-political, and demands immediate measures to improve air quality.
Indian Navy Day, observed annually on Dec 4, commemorates the success of Operation Trident during the 1971 Indo-Pak war, when the Navy launched attack on Karachi. The day honors the bravery and sacrifices of naval personnel. Celebrations include parades, exhibitions, and operational shows, showcasing India’s maritime strength and key capabilities.
Delhi is on high security alert for Putin’s two-day tour, with his plane will land at Palam Airport around 6 pm today. Several traffic diversions are in place, and Delhi Police along with central teams are on heightened vigilance. Metro services to face disruptions. This marks Putin’s first India tour since the Ukraine war, his […]