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In early November, air services at major airports across the country experienced significant disruptions. Nearly 800 flights were affected at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport. At the time, ATC attributed the incident to a malfunction in the automatic message switching system. However, the central government has now acknowledged in a written statement to Parliament that GPS spoofing had occurred at several major airports, including Delhi. This means that flights arriving and departing at these airports were receiving incorrect locations due to a false signal.
The anger of booth-level officers (BLOs) engaged in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process of the electoral rolls in West Bengal erupted into a massive protest in Kolkata on Monday. The BLOs gathered outside the Election Commission office and protested vehemently, expressing their displeasure over the pressure they faced during the SIR process. The protest suddenly escalated to such a level that the police had to deploy heavy force and intervene several times to control the crowd. Many protesters continued shouting slogans near the barricades, creating a tense atmosphere.
The Winter Session of Parliament began on Monday. The session traditionally began with a tribute to deceased MPs. However, as proceedings progressed, the atmosphere in the House became heated. The opposition in the Lok Sabha began raising slogans over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) issue, forcing multiple adjournments on the very first day of the session.
The opposition continued to insist on a detailed discussion on the SIR issue in the House.
Amid the uproar, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla repeatedly attempted to maintain order, but the opposition's continued uproar forced the proceedings to be adjourned until 11 a.m. on Tuesday.
South Indian actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu announced on social media that she has married popular filmmaker Raj Nidimoru. The wedding ceremony took place on Monday, December 1 at the renowned Isha Yoga Center in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu.
Samantha shared photos on her Instagram handle to share the happy news with fans. She simply mentioned the date, "01.12.2025," in the post, marking a very special day for her.
Air pollution in Mumbai, the country's financial capital, has now reached a critical stage. Like Delhi, Mumbai's air quality is also being recorded as extremely poor. In response to this situation, the BMC has implemented the fourth phase of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) restrictions in several areas.
The BMC has halted all construction work in pollution-affected areas such as Mazgaon, Deonar, Malad, Borivali East, Chakala Andheri East, Navy Nagar, Powai, and Mulund. Monitoring of dust-emitting activities has been intensified, and stop-work notices have been issued to more than 50 construction sites. Bakeries and marble-cutting units have been asked to adopt clean procedures or face action.
The winter session of the Lok Sabha adjourned until 2 pm today due to opposition protests. Opposition MPs raised slogans against the Special Population Revision (SIR). This session will run from December 1 to December 19 and is considered to be the shortest session under the Modi government.
The Prime Minister briefed MPs at the beginning of the session, but the opposition also protested on issues such as equality, income, Delhi pollution, the Red Fort blast, and foreign policy. This led to a tumultuous start to the session.
A video of veteran actor Dharmendra getting emotional while bidding farewell to his daughter Esha Deol is going viral on fan clubs and social media. The video is from 2012 and has now been re-shared by fans after his death (November 24).
In the video, Dharmendra can be seen becoming emotional as he embraces his daughter Esha and struggles to bid her farewell. He tears up several times and tries to control himself while bidding her farewell. Meanwhile, Hema Malini, standing nearby, watches this emotional moment between her and her husband.
Gold and silver prices in the country recorded a sharp rise on December 1. Investors and traders showed strong interest in both the domestic bullion and futures markets. Expectations of interest rate cuts by the US Federal Reserve and RBI created a positive sentiment in the market.
The price of 24-carat gold in the domestic bullion market reached ₹13,048 per gram, up ₹66 from Sunday's ₹12,982. 22-carat gold is trading at ₹11,960 per gram, and 18-carat gold at ₹9,786 per gram.
The Winter Session of Parliament began today. Before the start of the session, Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to reporters in the Parliament complex and delivered a direct message to the opposition, saying that this session of Parliament is not merely a formality, but an opportunity to accelerate the country's progress. He expressed hope that this session will infuse new energy into nation-building.
PM Modi shared his primary concern, saying that first-time MPs and young MPs regardless of their party affiliation are frustrated and frustrated. They are not getting the opportunity to raise the issues of their constituencies or showcase their potential.
Cold and pollution combined to exacerbate residents' hardships in the national capital, Delhi, on Monday morning. While temperatures dropped sharply, air quality again reached the "very poor" category. The changing weather and steadily deteriorating air quality have prompted Delhiites to remain vigilant.
On Monday, Delhi's overall Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded at 301, which falls in the "very poor" category according to CPCB standards. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)'s "Sameer" app, 24 of the city's 38 monitoring stations recorded "very poor" pollution levels, while 14 stations recorded "poor" air quality.
Prolonged exposure to "very poor" air can increase respiratory problems, coughing, sore throats, and lung damage. Experts have advised caution, especially for children, the elderly, and asthma patients.
The Indian stock market got off to a strong start on the first trading day of the week. Investors were buoyed by the country's impressive GDP growth figures, and this momentum pushed the market to new heights. Both the Sensex and Nifty broke all previous records upon opening and were seen trading at new highs. As soon as trading began, a bullish sentiment prevailed in the market.
The 30-share BSE Sensex opened at 86,065.92, a strong gain from its previous close of 85,706.67. Within minutes, the index touched 86,159.02, its new 52-week high. Positive economic signals and strong buying by investors played a key role in pushing the index to record highs.
Amid the devastating devastation wrought by Cyclone Ditwah in Sri Lanka, India's Operation Sagar Bandhu continued to evacuate stranded Indian citizens. On Monday, the final batch of Indian passengers was safely brought back to India, marking the successful completion of the relief operation. The Indian High Commission in Colombo stated that these passengers were flown to Thiruvananthapuram by an Indian Air Force aircraft.
Indian High Commissioner Santosh Jha was present at Colombo's Bandaranaike International Airport during the departure of stranded Indian passengers. As passengers began boarding the aircraft, chants of "Bharat Mata ki Jai" echoed throughout the premises. The Indian High Commission shared a post on social media, describing the scene as one of relief and joy as those stranded in difficult circumstances were finally able to return home safely.
The Winter Session of Parliament begins today, and the political temperature has already risen. This is the sixth session of the 18th Lok Sabha, running from December 1st to December 19th. A total of 15 sittings are scheduled, and the government is preparing to introduce 10 important bills during this period. The NDA's victory in the Bihar elections and the debate surrounding electoral reforms have further politicized the session.
The opposition has made it clear that it wants to discuss several sensitive issues especially topics like the election process, vote theft, and the SIR. The opposition claims that open debate on these issues is essential to ensure transparency and fairness in democratic processes. On the other hand, the government is stating its readiness for discussion but is appealing for the session not to be disrupted.
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