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Restoration of Independence Day in Portugal, celebrated every December 1, marks the 1640 revolt that ended 60 years of Spanish rule and restored Portuguese sovereignty under the House of Bragança. The day honours national identity, freedom and historical courage, with public holidays, flag‑raising and top ceremonies held nationwide.
India’s telecom ministry has directed smartphone makers, including Apple, Samsung, and Xiaomi, to preload the state-owned Sanchar Saathi app on all new devices within 90 days. The app helps track stolen phones, block fraudulent connections, and verify IMEIs. Apple may resist due to policy, while the government cites cybersecurity and anti-fraud benefits.
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The famed Sabarimala Temple, once crowded with devotees, now appears unusually empty. Officials say about 15% of those who booked through the virtual queue haven’t shown up. Despite a recent ruling that could expand spot-booking, the early-morning crowd has been thin since 5 am, pointing to declining footfall even during the pilgrimage season.
The Lok Sabha granted select committees more time to submit reports on the Insolvency & Bankruptcy Code Bill and Jan Vishwas Bill. The insolvency panel now has until the winter session’s last day, while the Jan Vishwas committee has time until the second week’s end. Both bills aim to streamline business and legal processes.
AP CM Chandrababu visited Ungutur Mandal in Eluru district today and said the govt has demonstrated strong welfare, development and governance. He pledged to create 20 lakh jobs by 2029 and noted that the CII Partnership Summit 2025 in Visakhapatnam secured ₹13.25 lakh crore in investment commitments, promising major industrial growth for AP.
The Lok Sabha has been adjourned till tomorrow after several opposition MPs resumed protests demanding an immediate discussion on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process. Loud slogans and placards disrupted proceedings once the House convened. LS Speaker Om Birla attempted to start Question Hour but finally suspended the session in view of the turmoil.
The Central Govt has earned ₹1.70 lakh crore in revenue from GST in November 2025. This is an increase of 0.7% compared to the revenue earned in November last year. Of these, GST revenue is stated to be ₹1.52 lakh crore. CGST’s share in the total collection is ₹34,843 cr, and SGST’s contribution is ₹42,522 […]
On December 1, Sensex closed at 85,641.9 (-64.77 points) and Nifty at 26,175.75 (-27.2 points), after hitting record highs in early trades. The rupee weakened amid soft foreign inflows and trade uncertainties. Realty, pharma, and banking dragged, while auto, metal, and IT stocks rose. Top gainers included Tata Motors and Maruti Suzuki.
AP Health and Family Welfare Minister Satya Kumar Yadav said that Andhra Pradesh is now a leader in HIV/AIDS control. On the occasion of World AIDS Day today, he revealed that HIV positivity declined from 2.34% in 2015-16 to 0.58% in 2024-25, while AIDS-related deaths dropped by 88.72%. The state govt’s efforts mark a major […]
The central govt has directed all smartphone manufacturers to pre-install its cyber-security app ‘Sanchar Saathi’ on new devices within 90 days. The app aims to curb cybercrime, theft and IMEI spoofing by enabling users to report stolen phones and verify device authenticity. Companies will also push it to existing phones via updates.
★World AIDS Day, ★Republic Day of the Central African Republic, ★Portugal Independence Day, ★1965: Border Security Force formed in India, ★1918: Birth of Dalit welfare activist Jetti Eswari Bai, ★1954: Birthday of social activist Medha Patkar, ★1980: Birthday of former Indian cricketer Mohammad Kaif, and ★1995: Death of former MP Magunta Subbarami Reddy.
TG Deputy CM Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka announced that football legend Lionel Messi will visit Hyderabad and play at Uppal Stadium on December 13 as part of the state’s celebrations. The event will coincide with the unveiling of the Telangana Vision. Several ministers and officials are expected to attend district-wise festivals planned alongside this event.
Sarvesh Kumar, a Moradabad teacher working as a first-time BLO, died by suicide after intense stress from SIR voter-list duties. In a video, he apologised to his family and asked them to care for his four daughters. His death highlights nationwide concerns over BLOs’ long hours, low pay and pressure. His family is demanding action.
Divorce and remarriage have become increasingly common in the film industry. Veteran actors like NTR, Krishna, Nagarjuna, Harikrishna, Mohan Babu, Manchu Manoj, Amala Paul, Dil Raju, and Naga Chaitanya are among those who remarried, and Samantha has recently joined this group. Meanwhile, Pawan Kalyan, Naresh, and Radhika are noted for marrying more