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- Assam Plans Floodplain Zoning Bill to Regulate Construction in Brahmaputra and Barak Basins
· India
Assam introduces Flood Plain Zoning Bill 2026 to map and regulate construction in Brahmaputra and Barak basins using LiDAR and satellite data.
- Centennial Texas Bluebonnet Painting Survives Goodwill Donation and Fetches $112,500 at Dallas Auction
· World
A 1921 Julian Onderdonk painting of Texas bluebonnets, once nearly donated to Goodwill, sold for $112,500 at a Dallas auction on June 29, 2024.
- Oklahoma Food Bank Celebrates One Billion Meals, Receives $25,000 Donation from Thunder
· Lifestyle
The Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma celebrated its one billionth meal and received a $25,000 donation from the Oklahoma City Thunder, providing 75,000 meals.
- Former IAS Officer Saman Shekhar Abandons Bungalow to Launch Education Reform Campaign
· India
Former Indian Administrative Service officer Saman Shekhar, a 2002 batch Madhya Pradesh cadre officer, retired in 2023 after more than 20 years in the…
- CJP Names Zonal In‑Charges and Sets Up Coordination Committees Across Ten States
· Politics
CJP appoints Kshitij Pagar as West Zone in‑charge, Dr. Vivek Sangwan as North Zone in‑charge, and sets up coordination committees across ten states.
- Trump Accuses Biden of Worsening Air Traffic Control System, Calls for Rapid Funding
· World
Trump accuses Biden of worsening air traffic control, urges Congress to fund a major overhaul. FAA faced disruption after fiber‑optic upgrade.
- USS Spruance Completes 357‑Day Deployment, Longest for US Destroyer Since WWII
· World
The USS Spruance returns after 357 days at sea, the longest US destroyer deployment since WWII, following a shift to Middle East operations.
- Nvidia Employees Praise Former CEO Huang After His Resignation Amid Scandal
· Business & Finance
Jensen Huang, the former chief executive officer of Nvidia, resigned on Thursday after allegations that he had engaged in three extramarital affairs, one…
- Memoirs of Indian Politicians Spark Controversy and Renew Debate
· India
Memoirs by Natwar Singh, Sonia Gandhi, L.K. Advani, Mamata Banerjee, Jayaprakash Narayan and Pranab Mukherjee spark controversy, revealing views and debate.
- Odisha Teacher Survives 15‑Day Struggle in Ravine, Rescued After Goat Herder’s Call
· India
A 47‑year‑old Odisha teacher survived 15 days in a ravine after a Cyclone Arnab landslide. He was rescued when a goat herder heard his cries.
- Bengal BJP Leader Dies After Alleged Assault in Panihati
· Politics
A local Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader, Arup Saha, died on Saturday night in West Bengal’s North 24 Parganas district after an alleged assault by…
- CPI(M) Calls for Judicial Inquiry Over 200 MW Power Deal in Kerala
· India
CPI(M) demands judicial inquiry into Kerala UDF's 200 MW power purchase from VEH Global at ₹11/unit, citing corruption, no tender, and loss to exchequer.
- US Army Officer Arrested in UK on Espionage Charges
· World
Lieutenant Colonel Brandon Carroll Tyner, 41, was arrested in London on suspicion of espionage for Russia while stationed at NATO's Allied Rapid Reaction Corps.
- Megaspeed Confirms Alice Huang’s Departure Amid Nvidia Scandal
· India
Megaspeed confirms Chinese businesswoman Alice Huang left the company on Aug 30, 2025, amid controversy over Nvidia founder Jensen Huang’s alleged affair.
- Fertilizer Demand to Rebound in Rabi Amid Water Shortages
· India
New Delhi – Fertilizer demand is expected to rebound this rabi season after a weak kharif, with higher government subsidies likely to improve the…
- Bahrain Blasts Iran’s Air Attacks on Riffa Base as Violation of Sovereignty
· World
Bahrain’s foreign ministry condemned Iran’s IRGC air attacks on the Riffa Air Base, citing violations of international law and sovereignty.
- Conservatives Secure Majority in British Columbia, Promising Major LNG Expansion
· World
BC's October 24 election ends nine-year NDP rule as Conservatives win 64 seats, pledge to double natural gas production and boost LNG projects.
- Mysuru’s New LED Dome Planetarium Opens, Promises Immersive Space Shows
· India
Mysuru now hosts India’s first LED dome planetarium, COSMOS‑Mysuru, which was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 13 November 2026 at the…
- Australia Defeats New Zealand 34-10 to Secure Fourth Consecutive Women’s Rugby League World Cup
· Sports
Australia beat New Zealand 34-10 to secure their fourth straight Women’s Rugby League World Cup title, with Jaime Chapman scoring a hat‑trick.
- SIT Excavates Veeramani’s Garden, Finds No Human Remains
· Law & Justice
Special Investigation Team (SIT) officials, assisted by private contractors, excavated the garden at the bungalow of 84‑year‑old granite baron R…
- Dakar Youth Olympics Conclude with Breakdance Showdown and Mixed Political Tensions
· Sports
The Dakar 2026 Youth Olympics, Senegal’s first African host, ended with a breakdance showdown, political tensions, and China topping the medal table.
- UAE Declares Two-Day Paid Holiday for Private‑Sector Workers on Union Day 2026
· World
The United Arab Emirates announced that private‑sector employees will receive a two‑day paid public holiday on Wednesday, 2 December 2026, and Thursday…
- India’s Public Health Spending Triples, Household Costs Drop to 42.7%
· India
India’s public health spending rose from ₹1.30 trillion in 2013‑14 to ₹4.14 trillion in 2023‑24, while household share fell to 42.7%.
- India Secures Lower US Import Duties Under Proposed Trade Agreement
· Business & Finance
India will get lower US import duties than competitors under a proposed bilateral trade agreement, confirmed by Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal.
- India Wins Under‑19 Asia Cup Final but Faces Backlash for Post‑Match Conduct
· Sports
India defeated Pakistan by one wicket in a dramatic 50‑over final of the Under‑19 Asia Cup held at the Oman Academy Cricket Ground in Al Amerat, Muscat.…
- Ghaziabad Shooting Leaves Woman Dead After Family Dispute
· India
A 34‑year‑old woman died after a shooting in Ghaziabad following a family dispute. Five men arrested; investigation under criminal and caste‑based laws.
- FAA Ground Stop Traced to Router Upgrade, Not Cyberattack
· Technology
FAA grounded flights nationwide after a router upgrade overloaded old copper lines, causing communication gaps; no cyberattack involved.
- Top Scorer in South Korea’s Tax Exam Confesses to AI Cheating
· Technology
South Korea’s top tax exam scorer admitted using AI to cheat, photographing questions, sending them to an AI tool, and checking answers on a smartphone.
- India’s Poverty Decline Leaves Millions on the Brink of Destitution
· India
World Bank says India lifted 500 million from poverty, but rising costs and low wages keep many families near destitution.
- Spain Coach De la Fuente Declares No Racism in Country Amid Player Abuse Claims
· Sports
Luis de la Fuente says Spain has no racism after Lamine Yamal and Vinicius Jr. reported abuse; Spain faces reduced friendly capacity for chants.