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AP Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan will meet Panchayat Raj and Rural Development employees today at the CK Convention Hall in Mangalagiri. The session, titled ‘Mata-Manthi’, will bring together around 2,000 staff members from various districts. Pawan will provide guidance to enhance services and listen to employees’ concerns to improve efficiency in the department.
IndiGo has canceled over 4,600 flights so far, affecting hundreds of thousands of passengers across India. Between December 1 and December 9, Mumbai airport alone saw 905 cancellations, impacting 40,789 travelers. Daily flight cancellations ranged from over 150 to around 1,600, causing massive delays and disruption for passengers nationwide.
Odisha extended a social media ban in Malkangiri for 18 hours after violent clashes between two tribal communities. Trouble began when a woman’s headless body was found, leading to attacks on homes and shops. Police and security forces restored order, and the government announced financial help for affected families and ongoing efforts to find suspects.
A Delhi court granted bail to 10 protesters arrested for allegedly raising slogans supporting slain Maoist commander Madvi Hidma at Kartavya Path. The court heard bail pleas of 12 accused, denying one and adjourning another. The decision allows most protesters to be released while legal proceedings continue for the others.
Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday reiterated his “vote chori” allegations, accusing the Election Commission of colluding with the ruling BJP to influence elections. The BJP hit back, claiming Congress undermined the country’s institutions through constitutional amendments during its rule. Meanwhile, the Rajya Sabha is expected to continue the debate on the SIR today.
Australia will block children under 16 from TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook, making it the first country with such a strict law. Other nations, like the UK, France, Germany, and Malaysia, have set age limits or parental consent rules. Tech companies generally require users to be at least 13, but many minors bypass restrictions.
India’s Civil Aviation Ministry has asked IndiGo to reduce 10% of its flights to curb rising cancellations. IndiGo will still operate all routes while following the reduction. Minister Ram Mohan Naidu confirmed that refunds for affected flights up to December 6 are complete and said the cut will help stabilize operations.
The US State Department says 85,000 visas have been canceled since January as the Trump administration increases immigration enforcement. A post on X said President Trump and Secretary Rubio plan to continue their strict approach. The announcement came with an image stressing that tighter visa rules are part of national security efforts.
Lahore police registered an FIR after two apples and a handwash bottle, valued at PKR 1,000, were stolen from Additional Sessions Judge Noor Muhammad Basmal’s chamber on Dec 5. Filed at Islampura Police Station under Section 380 of the Penal Code, the case may lead to seven years’ imprisonment. A rights activist called it Pakistan’s […]
Cognizant, Intel, and Microsoft CEOs met PM Modi, pledging investment and expansion in India. Cognizant will grow in emerging cities and boost AI skill development. Intel committed to supporting India’s semiconductor ecosystem, signing an MoU with Tata Group for local manufacturing, assembly, and advanced packaging of Intel-designed products.
Delhi’s Pollution Control Committee has banned coal and firewood in tandoors at all eateries due to high pollution levels. Restaurants must switch to electric or gas appliances. Authorities will enforce the rule under GRAP measures, citing coal-based cooking as a pollution source, with municipal bodies ordered to ensure immediate compliance across the city.
Trump criticized Europe as weak and failing on immigration and the war in Ukraine. He said that leaders fear being politically correct and urged Ukraine’s president to hold elections even during Russia’s invasion, saying Moscow has the advantage. He also repeated harsh claims about Europe’s decline and its future under current policies.
Belgium’s Supreme Court has rejected fugitive diamond trader Mehul Choksi’s appeal against India’s extradition request in the ₹13,000-crore PNB fraud case. Choksi fled to Antigua in 2018 but was later traced to Belgium. Officials said extradition proceedings will now begin, after courts found the arrest warrants valid and no risk of unfair treatment in India.
President Zelensky said he is ready to hold new elections in Ukraine and will soon send revised peace proposals to Washington. This follows pressure from US President Trump, who claims Russia has the upper hand and accuses Kyiv of avoiding elections under martial law. Zelensky asked lawmakers to explore legal amendments allowing voting during the […]
A global rights group filed a complaint to FIFA, saying President Gianni Infantino showed bias and turned the 2026 World Cup draw into a political event. They criticized Infantino’s praise of US President Donald Trump and a new FIFA Peace Prize given to him. The group wants FIFA’s Ethics Committee to review these actions soon.