POLITICS
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Dec- 2025 -2 December
Meth tablets worth Rs 26 crore seized in Mizoram; BSF arrests two Myanmar smugglers
BSF and the Mizoram Excise and Narcotics Department seized methamphetamine tablets worth over Rs 26 crore and heroin during a joint operation near Aizawl, arresting two Myanmar nationals. The operation highlights growing cross-border drug trafficking along the India-Myanmar frontier Aizawl: The Border Security Force (BSF) and the Excise and Narcotics Department of Mizoram, in a joint operation, have seized highly addictive methamphetamine tablets worth over Rs 26 crore and arrested two drug peddlers, both Myanmar nationals, officials said on Thursday. A BSF spokesman said that the troops of the border guarding force of the Mizoram and Cachar frontier acted on specific and actionable information received regarding the trafficking of suspected narcotic substances between Seling and Aizawl. A joint operation was launched…
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2 December
ED introduces QR-coded summons to protect citizens from fraudsters
The Enforcement Directorate has launched system-generated summons featuring QR codes and unique passcodes to curb fraudsters circulating fake notices. Citizens are urged to verify ED summons online and stay alert to avoid falling prey to digital arrest scams New Delhi: In the light of reports of individuals circulating fake summons in the name of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) for cheating or extorting money, the ED has introduced special measures to help citizens verify authenticity, according to a statement issued by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s office on Thursday. These fake summons often resemble genuine ED notices, making them difficult to distinguish. To address this, ED now issues system-generated summons featuring a QR code and a unique passcode, the statement said. Summons issued…
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2 December
Several injured in Stockton shooting; investigation underway
Several people were injured in a shooting in Stockton, California, on Saturday night. The San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office said multiple victims were taken to hospitals, with the area remaining an active crime scene as investigations continue. Stockton: Several people were injured in a shooting incident in Stockton, authorities said Saturday night. The San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office said deputies were investigating and several victims were taken to hospitals. Authorities provided no further details or information about the condition of the victims. Officials said the area remained an active scene, and investigators were working to gather additional information.
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2 December
Cyclone Ditwah havoc pushes Sri Lanka’s death toll to 153; over 190 still missing
Sri Lanka’s death toll from Cyclone Ditwah has climbed to 153, with 191 people still missing as flooding, landslides and severe rain continue across multiple districts. Over 100,000 people are in evacuation centres, while Indian forces assist nationwide rescue and relief efforts. Colombo: The death toll from severe weather triggered by Cyclone Ditwah in Sri Lanka has risen to 153, while at least 191 people remain missing as rescue operations intensify, local media reported, citing the Disaster Management Centre (DMC). Sri Lanka continues to battle harsh weather conditions, as heavy rainfall, swelling floodwaters, and persistent landslides disrupt life across multiple districts, according to the leading Lankan news outlet, Daily Mirror. Latest official figures show that 774,724 individuals from 217,263 families across…
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2 December
Around 6,000 Airbus A320 jets grounded globally for software fix; India operations to normalise by Dec 1–2
Around 6,000 Airbus A320-family aircraft worldwide — including over 350 in India — are being grounded this weekend for a mandatory software update linked to a JetBlue incident. The precautionary exercise may disrupt schedules, with operations expected to stabilise by December 1–2. New Delhi: Air travel in India and abroad is set to face disruptions this weekend as 6,000 Airbus A320 family aircraft have been grounded for a mandatory software update. Airlines worldwide are expected to complete the upgrade by early next week. In India, more than 350 A320-series planes operated by IndiGo and the Air India Group will be temporarily taken out of service for the exercise, which could last two to three days. Operations are expected to normalise by…
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2 December
US halts all visa issuance to Afghan citizens
The US has halted all visa issuance for Afghan passport holders after an Afghan national, Rahmanullah Lakanwal—who arrived under the 2021 Operation Allies Welcome programme—shot dead a National Guard soldier near the White House. The FBI is probing the attack as terrorism. Washington: The United States has paused Afghan visas, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said, two days after a man from Afghanistan shot and killed one National Guard soldier and critically injured another near the White House. “President (Donald) Trump’s State Department has paused visa issuance for all individuals travelling on Afghan passports,” Rubio wrote on the social platform X. “The United States has no higher priority than protecting our nation and our people.” “The Department of State has immediately…
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2 December
US President hints at running for 3rd term with ‘Trump 2028’ AI image
An AI-generated “Trump 2028” image posted by US President Donald Trump has reignited debate over the 22nd Amendment’s two-term limit. While Trump has previously acknowledged he cannot run again, the slogan persists even as early 2028 GOP polling shows Donald Trump Jr. gaining ground on Vice President JD Vance. Washington: US President Donald Trump drew attention after posting an AI-generated image on his Truth Social account showing him holding a blue sign that read “TRUMP 2028, YES!” The post was captioned “TRUMPLICANS!”, a blend of “Trump” and “Republicans.” The image quickly renewed debate over the 22nd Amendment, which limits presidents to two elected terms, and whether Trump is attempting to signal interest in a future campaign beyond that limit. The post…
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2 December
Sons of Virginia Giuffre, who accused Andrew and Epstein of abuse, seek control of her estate
Virginia Giuffre’s sons, Christian and Noah, have gone to an Australian court seeking control of her estate after her 2025 suicide. Her former housekeeper and attorney also claim administration rights, while a temporary administrator currently manages the estate Melbourne: Lawyers for two sons of Virginia Giuffre, her housekeeper and her former attorney appeared in an Australian court Friday in a case deciding who controls her estate. Giuffre was the highest-profile accuser of sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and she settled a lawsuit for an undisclosed sum in 2022 against then- Prince Andrew, now known as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor after he was stripped of his royal titles over his association with Epstein She died by suicide in April at the age of 41 at…
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1 December
Singareni CMD secures place in national critical mineral development committee
SCCL Chairman and Managing Director N. Balram has been appointed to a national-level committee formed by NITI Aayog to identify and explore critical minerals across India. Headed by Dr. D.K. Singh of IIT–ISM, the committee includes leaders from major mining corporations and research institutes. Peddapalli: Chairman and Managing Director, Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL), N Balram has been appointed as a member of the national-level committee constituted to identify, explore and facilitate the production of critical minerals located across various regions of the country. NITI Aayog on Wednesday constituted a committee under the chairmanship of Advisor (Minerals), IIT–ISM, Dr DK Singh. It includes the Director of the Institute of Minerals and Materials Technology (IMMT), Singareni CMD as well as the Chairmen of…
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1 December
Thousands gather in Puvarthi for funeral of slain Maoist leader Hidma
Top Maoist Commander Madivi Hidma, killed in an encounter in Andhra Pradesh earlier this week along with his wife Raje, was laid to rest in his native village Puvarthi, Sukma district, Chhattisgarh. Despite police restrictions, thousands of adivasis attended the funeral. Kothagudem: Despite restrictions by police, a large number of adivasis turned up for the funeral ceremony of top Maoist Commander Madivi Hidma at his native village Puvarthi in Sukma district of Chhattisgarh on Thursday. It might be noted that Hidma and his wife Raje were killed in an encounter in Maredumilli forests in ASR district of Andhra Pradesh on Tuesday. Their bodies were handed over to Hidma’s family members on Wednesday night after postmortem at Rampachodavaram Area Hospital. Hidma’s mother Madivi Pojje,…
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