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Chaos continued in the Lok Sabha even after proceedings resumed at 12 PM, as opposition MPs continued shouting slogans on the ‘SIR’ issue. Amid the disruption, the Speaker conducted the Question Hour briefly before adjourning the House to 2 PM. Tensions remained high, with the opposition insisting no business proceed without permission.
Elections for over 25 municipal corporations in Maharashtra have been postponed to Dec 20 after the SEC found major irregularities in appeals over rejected nominations. Polling for other municipal councils and nagar panchayats will proceed on Dec 2, with results on December 3. Several districts, including Thane and Pune, are affected, surprising many candidates.
Navi Mumbai International Airport has completed its ORAT exercise, confirming readiness for commercial operations from Dec 25. Hundreds of simulated passengers tested check-in, security, boarding, and baggage systems. Indigo, Akasa, and Air India Express will operate initially, with the first flight from Bengaluru at 8 AM and outbound to Hyderabad at 8:40 AM.
The Indian Air Force evacuated over 300 Indians stranded in Cyclone Ditwah-hit Sri Lanka to Thiruvananthapuram using IL-76 and C-130J aircraft. Under Operation Sagar Bandhu, IAF helicopters airlifted 57 Sri Lankan Army personnel and 55 civilians, including foreign nationals, from landslide-hit areas, completing more than 12 rescue sorties successfully.
A massive ruckus erupted in the Rajya Sabha today as NDA and INDIA bloc MPs clashed over the new Rajya Sabha chairmanship. Heated arguments and sloganeering disrupted proceedings, forcing the House to pause discussions. The confrontation highlighted the intense political rivalry and the struggle for leadership positions in the upper house of Parliament.
BJP MP and actress Kangana Ranaut urged opposition MPs to cooperate for the smooth functioning of the Winter Session of Parliament. She emphasized that meaningful discussions and passing more bills are possible only without conflict. Kangana appealed to MPs to allow debates on issues like pollution without stalling the House or creating disruptions.
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has issued a ₹466-crore show cause notice under FEMA to Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan, former finance minister Thomas Issac, and CM’s principal secretary K M Abraham in the KIIFB Masala Bond case. The notice, issued 10-12 days ago, does not require personal appearance and acts as a penalty after investigation.
The Lok Sabha was adjourned to 12 PM today after opposition MPs staged a protest and raised slogans over the Election Commission’s S.I.R. process. The disruption forced the Speaker to temporarily halt proceedings, highlighting growing tensions between the ruling and opposition parties as debates on electoral procedures continue to spark heated exchanges.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed deep sorrow over the tragic Sivaganga bus accident in Tamil Nadu, which claimed 12 lives and injured around 40. In a PMO statement, he condoled the losses and announced financial aid: ₹2 lakh for each deceased’s family and ₹50,000 for the injured. The collision involved two government buses near Kummangudi.
Incessant rainfall triggered by Cyclone Ditwah is lashing Tirumala, forcing the closure of shrine entrances and pathways to the Lord’s feet. TTD security is cautioning motorists on the Alipiri ghat road as a safety measure. Meanwhile, 5 dams in Tirumala have reached full capacity and are overflowing, as per the TTD Water Works EE Sudhakar […]
Composer GV Prakash expressed strong confidence that “Aakasamlo Oka Tara” will sweep major National Awards next year. Directed by Pavan Sadineni and starring Dulquer Salmaan and Sonakshi Sinha, the film is nearing completion. Backed by Vyjayanthi Movies, its unique storytelling and rich visuals make GV Prakash certain of its award-winning potential.
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla praised India’s achievements in sports, including the Women’s Cricket ICC World Cup maiden victory and the Blind Cricket triumph, during his opening remarks as both Houses commenced the Winter Session at 11 am. The session will run until Dec 19, featuring 15 sittings in 19 days, with the govt expected […]
Dulquer Salmaan’s “Kaantha,” directed by Selvamani Selvaraj and introducing Bhagyashri Borse to Tamil cinema, released on November 14, 2025, but saw limited box office response. The film, featuring Samuthirakani and Rana Daggubati, is set for OTT release. Industry buzz suggests Netflix may stream it from December 12, 2025, in Tamil, Telugu, and other languages.
Both Houses of Parliament commenced the Winter Session at 11 am today. Earlier, PM Modi addressed the nation outside the new Parliament building, highlighting the NDA govt’s achievements over the past 11 years. The session will run until Dec 19, with 15 sittings in 19 days, during which the central govt is expected to introduce […]
The final batch of 104 Indian nationals stranded in Cyclone Ditwah-hit Sri Lanka has been safely evacuated to India, the Indian High Commission in Colombo announced. Arriving in Thiruvananthapuram via Indian Air Force aircraft today, the evacuees mark the completion of rescue operations, while India continues to intensify relief efforts in Sri Lanka.