Parliament’s Monsoon Session remained deadlocked for a second day as the Opposition demanded an immediate debate on the SIR issue, forcing Lok Sabha adjournment. The government insists the scheduled Vande Mataram discussion be taken up first. Speaker has called floor leaders for talks. Tensions rose after the Rajya Sabha Chairman rejected Opposition notices.
The Indian government ordered smartphone makers, including Apple and Samsung, to pre-install the Sanchar Saathi app on new phones and add it to existing devices within 90 days to curb cyber fraud. According to reports, Apple will refuse, citing privacy and security risks to its iOS ecosystem. Samsung and other brands are still reviewing the […]
Oxford University Press chose rage bait as the 2025 Word of the Year. It means online posts made to provoke anger and boost engagement. The term grew popular as people discussed online safety, digital stress, and emotional manipulation. It beat aura farming and biohack, showing how strongly anger-driven content shapes today’s internet culture.
Australia’s largest coal export port has reopened after climate activists halted operations at the Port of Newcastle. The group Rising Tide said hundreds of protesters paddled kayaks into the harbor’s shipping lane, breaching the exclusion zone. Port operators confirmed that vessel movements have now safely resumed.
When AQI exceeds 400, toxic PM2.5 particles reach deep into the lungs and bloodstream, triggering inflammation, weakening cilia, and sharply increasing infection risks like pneumonia. Smog worsens asthma and bronchitis, suppresses immunity, and affects vulnerable groups most. Experts advise monitoring AQI, avoiding outdoor exertion and using N95 masks.
China, facing a sharp decline in birth rates, has introduced a new policy taxing contraceptive products. This marks the first time in three decades that Beijing has taken such a step to encourage population growth. The government hopes the measure will motivate families to have more children as demographic pressures intensify.
OICL will begin registrations on December 3 for 300 Administrative Officer Grade-1 posts, including 285 Generalist and 15 Hindi Officer vacancies. Applications close on December 12. Tier-1 exam is on January 10, 2026, and Tier-2 on February 28, 2026. Graduates with required marks and candidates aged 21–30 may apply with category-wise relaxations.
Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge demanded urgent debate in Rajya Sabha on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, citing that over 28 Booth Level Officers died due to work pressure from this massive voter list update. The SIR ensures accurate, updated rolls for elections across many Indian states, concluding with final rolls in February […]
The Oscar-nominated animated film ‘Mahavattar Narasimha’ drew special attention in Pakistan after a dedicated screening at the historic Swami Narayan Temple in Karachi. Hundreds of Hindu devotees attended the event, celebrating the rare cultural showcase. Videos from the screening have since gone viral across social media platforms, highlighting its impact.
The Confederation of All India Traders, with Swadeshi Jagran Manch, will hold Swadeshi Mela-2026 in New Delhi’s Pragati Maidan. This event will unite Indian traders, artisans, start-ups, and MSMEs to showcase Made in India products, boost entrepreneurship, and promote global trade opportunities. Preparations start with a key meeting on Dec 4.
Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia has stated that the Sanchar Saathi app, required on new phones by the DoT, is optional and can be deleted. The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) ordered it pre-installed on new mobile handsets, with penalties for non-compliance. Existing devices will get the app via updates, but users choose to keep it.
Uppal Stadium in Hyderabad was packed with fans ahead of the Punjab vs Baroda match in the Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 tournament. With free entry, crowds poured in to watch their favourite stars, including Hardik Pandya for Baroda and Abhishek Sharma for Punjab. The overwhelming turnout resulted in the stadium being filled to capacity.
The Pakistani government has denied rumors of former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s death, but his sons have demanded solid proof that he is alive. With no update forthcoming, PTI supporters staged protests and began planning a massive rally. To prevent unrest, the govt imposed Section 144 in Rawalpindi, restricting public gatherings.
Bihar batter Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s batting is sky high in the match against Maharashtra. He scored 107 runs in just 60 balls and reached his century. Vaibhav hit 7 fours and 7 sixes in the innings. He unleashed havoc on the bowlers with a strike rate of 178. He formed a key partnership with Ayush Loharuka […]
InterGlobe Aviation, parent of IndiGo, received a ₹117.52 crore penalty from CGST Kochi over denial of input tax credit for FY 2018-19 and 2021-22. The airline said the order is erroneous and will be contested with advice from external tax experts. It added the penalty won’t significantly impact operations or finances, though shares dipped 1.64% […]