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Veteran social activist Dr. Baba Adhav died in Pune at 95 after a prolonged illness. A key leader of Maharashtra’s labour movements, he founded the Hamal Panchayat to organise headloaders. Hospitalised 12 days earlier, he died of cardiac arrest. He also championed equality through the influential ‘Ek Gaon Ek Panwatha’ anti-caste campaign.
A 2.9 magnitude earthquake shook Oakland at 2:55 PM today, with its epicentre north of Montclair. San Ramon also experienced continued tremors, including quakes of 2.9 and 2.6 earlier in the afternoon. UC Berkeley seismologist Roland Burgmann said the activity is a “flare-up” of November’s swarm, noting these quakes come and go without a major […]
The Telangana government has approved the holiday list for 2026. Government employees will get 27 general holidays and 26 optional holidays next year. Banks will have 23 holidays. The official order was issued by Chief Secretary Ramakrishna Rao. These holidays will apply to all government offices and banks across the state.
A Delhi court has delayed the bail decision for the Kartavya Path protest accused to December 9 because the judge is unwell. Parents expressed frustration over repeated delays. Lawyers said students have exams soon. Police arrested 23 people for protests over air pollution, involving slogans, a scuffle, and pepper spray incidents.
The Centre opposed climate activist Sonam Wangchuk’s request to appear via video from Jodhpur jail in the Supreme Court. Wangchuk, detained under the National Security Act after September Leh violence, is challenged by his wife’s plea calling the detention arbitrary. The court will hear the matter further on December 15.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) clarified that all coins from 50 paise to ₹20 are legal tender and will continue to be in circulation. People should not believe false messages on social media, and traders are advised to accept these coins freely, including the 50 paise coin. Earlier, people had confusion over the circulation […]
Delhi will light up Red Fort and key buildings with diyas on December 10 as India hopes Diwali gets UNESCO Intangible Heritage status. The UNESCO committee is meeting at the Red Fort from December 8–13, and Diwali’s proposal will be discussed on December 9–10. If approved, the city will celebrate with lights, rangolis and fireworks.
Telangana’s fertility rate is expected to fall to 1.5 by 2031–35, much lower than India’s 1.9 rate and below the replacement level of 2.1. Reports say better health, education, and development are slowing population growth. The state will see fewer births, an aging population, and almost zero population growth in the coming decades.
Union Civil Aviation Minister Rammohan Naidu stated in Lok Sabha that the central government aims to encourage more players and companies in the aviation sector. His remarks come amid widespread IndiGo flight disruptions over the past week. Prior to this, he held a key meeting with IndiGo management to discuss the ongoing operational challenges.
TVK filed a fresh application with a new venue near Perundurai after police denied permission for Vijay’s December 16 Erode rally over space and safety concerns. Party leaders emphasized compliance with security guidelines. Despite the setback, Vijay’s campaign continues, with more rallies planned across western Tamil Nadu ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections.
Bomb threats targeted 3 flights at Hyderabad’s Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, including IndiGo from Kannur, Lufthansa from Frankfurt, and British Airways from Heathrow. All landed safely late Sunday night and early today. CISF, police, and bomb disposal squads confirmed the threats were hoaxes. Authorities are investigating the email sender behind the scare.
PM Modi has arrived in the Lok Sabha and inaugurated today’s debate commemorating the 150th anniversary of Vande Mataram. He is expected to shed light on lesser-known aspects of India’s national song. Defense Minister Rajnath Singh, Congress MPs Gaurav Gogoi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, and other MPs will also participate as part of year-long celebrations.
Telangana delicacies are taking a prominent place in specially prepared meals for guests for the Rising Global Summit. Special diet kits featuring traditional treats like sakinalu, sesame laddus, garelu, ippu pappu laddus, and makkapalalu will be provided, alongside Hyderabad’s Dum Biryani, Paya, Mutton Curry, and international dishes.
Delhi is grappling with hazardous air pollution, as the Air Quality Index (AQI) soared to an average of 318 this morning. Delhi officials report a significant rise in dust and particulate matter, prompting public concern. In response, the Delhi govt has stepped up pollution control measures to curb the deteriorating air quality and protect residents’ […]
A Kerala court today acquitted Malayalam top actor Dileep in the high-profile 2017 sexual assault case, which enda an eight-year-long legal battle. Accused number 8 in the case, Dileep had faced charges of evidence tampering, with the first chargesheet filed in April 2017. The Ernakulam District and Sessions Judge Honey Varghese delivered the verdict.