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The Supreme Court is hearing bail pleas of Umar Khalid and others accused under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act in the 2020 Delhi riots “larger conspiracy” case. The bench is reviewing rejoinder submissions from the accused. They argue that the chargesheet does not mention any alleged “regime change operation.”
Telangana CM Revanth Reddy will visit Husnabad in Siddipet district this evening to lay foundation stones for multiple development projects and attend the Congress government’s ‘Prajapalana Vijayotsavam’. The event is part of statewide public-administration celebrations marking two years of Congress rule completed in December 2025.
Computer mogul Michael Dell and his wife, Susan, announced they are contributing $6.25 billion to children’s trust funds under the “Trump accounts” program. Each child born after January 1, 2025, will receive $1,000 through the initiative. The scheme was introduced as part of Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” passed in July.
The government will resume key legislative business in Lok Sabha on Day 3, today, of the Winter Session. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to move the Central Excise (Amendment) Bill, 2025. Rajya Sabha will consider the Water Pollution Amendment Act. Smooth proceedings are expected after disruptions over electoral roll revisions on Tuesday, December 2.
Rajinder Kumar, 32, who entered the US illegally three years ago, has been charged with criminally negligent homicide and reckless endangerment. The charges follow a collision in which Kumar’s semi-truck struck a car, killing William Micah Carter, 25, and Jennifer Lynn Lower, 24. Authorities are investigating the circumstances of the fatal accident.
Shalimar Bagh B and Dwarka B have emerged as key wards in the spotlight. Shalimar Bagh B became vacant after former councillor Rekha Gupta contested the assembly elections and assumed office as Delhi’s CM. Dwarka B, earlier represented by BJP MP Kamaljeet Sehrawat, is also under focus as parties prepare for the upcoming elections in […]
The Trump administration announced it will withhold SNAP food assistance from recipients in most Democratic-controlled states. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said the move targets states that refuse to provide requested data, including recipients’ names. Officials stress the measure is intended to enforce compliance with federal requirements.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated that US operations against alleged drug-trafficking boats have “only just begun.” The administration faces backlash over a follow-up strike on a previously targeted vessel, which reportedly killed two survivors. Critics argue these actions resemble raising concerns over US military conduct.
US President Donald Trump said he will announce his choice to succeed Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell “early next year.” Speaking at a cabinet meeting, he confirmed he has already decided on a candidate but did not reveal the name. Trump also declined to comment on speculation that National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett might […]
Russia President Putin held five hours of closed-door talks in the Kremlin with US envoy Steve Witkoff and adviser Jared Kushner to discuss a potential peace plan for Ukraine. The meeting came amid growing European concerns over Moscow’s stance. Witkoff described their stroll through central Moscow, including Red Square, as “magnificent.”
The results of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi bypolls for 12 Delhi wards will be declared today, testing BJP, AAP, and Congress strength. 9 wards were previously BJP-held, 3 AAP. Counting will occur at 10 centers with 700 staff, 1,800 police, paramilitary security, strong room surveillance, and controlled entry, ensuring a secure and transparent process.
A newborn abandoned outside a railway colony bathroom in West Bengal’s Nadia district was miraculously protected by a pack of stray dogs that formed a circle around the infant through the cold night. Residents rescued the baby at dawn and rushed it to hospital. Police and Child Help authorities are investigating, as locals hail the […]
Peruvian presidential hopeful Rafael Belaunde escaped unharmed after gunmen on a motorbike opened fire on his SUV south of Lima. Police said the 50-year-old suffered minor cuts but is safe and recovering well. Authorities are investigating the attackers’ motives and believe the ambush was an attempt meant to intimidate rather than injure him.
Trump said the US will soon launch strikes inside Venezuela, targeting what he called “bad ones,” as scrutiny mounts over lethal operations on suspected drug-trafficking boats. He defended War Secretary Pete Hegseth after a second strike was ordered without their knowledge. The White House said Admiral Bradley authorized the follow-up attack.
Aadhaar authentication transactions rose 8.5% year-on-year to 231 crore in November 2025, the highest this fiscal, reflecting growing digital adoption. Face authentication saw 28.29 crore transactions, up from 12.04 crore last year, and 60% of pensioners’ life certificates used it. e-KYC transactions also surged to 47.19 crore, marking over 24% annual growth.