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Dhanush and Kriti Sanons romantic drama Tere Ishk Mein has crossed the 71 crore mark at the domestic box office within five days cementing its status as one of the season’s most promising hits. The film continues to attract audiences even as a major upcoming release led by Ranveer Singh waits in the wings.
In a decisive move aimed at modernising its approach to digital finance the United Kingdom has officially recognised cryptocurrencies as a form of property under the newly approved Property Digital Assets Act 2025. This legislation marks one of the most significant shifts in the countrys treatment of digital assets and aims to offer long overdue clarity for courts businesses and consumers navigating disputes and regulatory obligations involving crypto holdings.
IndiGo, Indias largest carrier by market share and daily operations, faced a major operational setback on Wednesday as the airline cancelled over seventy flights across the country. Several departures from major hubs including Bengaluru and Mumbai were scrapped or delayed, leading to widespread passenger distress and long queues at airports.
Samantha Ruth Prabhu is one of the most successful actresses in South Indian cinema. Her estimated net worth currently stands between Rs 100 and 110 crore. A large part of her earnings comes from films and OTT series, with Hindi audiences recognizing her for stellar performances in The Family Man season 2 and Citadel: Honey Bunny.
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved a one-year extension for Arun Kumar Singh, Chairman of Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC), according to an official order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT).
The extension will be effective from December 7, 2025, places Singh on re-employment on a contractual basis for an additional year or until a regular chairman assumes charge whichever comes earlier.
Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to visit India on 4-5 December for the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit- a visit that carries significant diplomatic weight in today’s shifting global order. During his two-day stay, Putin will also address the plenary session of the Russia-India Forum.
With sanctions on Russia, tariff pressures on India, and an evolving strategic landscape in South Asia, the meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Putin is being closely monitored by the United States and major Western powers.
Two colleges under Delhi University received bomb threat emails in the early hours of December 3, triggering an immediate and large-scale response from Delhi Police, bomb squads, and dog squads. No suspicious objects have been found so far, officials confirmed, and verification is still underway.
While the Congress party performed poorly in the Bihar elections, there is some good news for it from Delhi. Of the 12 MCD seats for which by-elections are being held, nine were previously held by the BJP, while the AAP held three. Congress hadn't won any of these seats, but the MCD by-elections have come as a breath of fresh air for the Congress, which had been marginalized in the state for the past three assembly elections. The party has won the Sangam Vihar seat. Congress's Suresh Chaudhary defeated BJP candidate Shubharjeet Gautam by over 3,000 votes.
The situation in the national capital, Delhi, had been improving somewhat, but as predicted, it began to deteriorate again. On the evening of December 2 (Tuesday), Delhi's air quality again reached dangerous levels. Pollution levels rose sharply across the city, and many areas entered the "severe" category. According to Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data, the national capital's AQI was recorded at 390 by 9 pm, significantly higher than Monday's 304 and Sunday's 279.
Major Dhyan Chand, known as the Magician of Hockey, played a crucial role in helping India win three Olympic gold medals. His superb ball control and unparalleled goal-scoring ability amazed spectators and players worldwide. Today marks the death anniversary of Major Dhyan Chand. He passed away on December 3, 1979. Today marks his 46th death anniversary. Today, we will tell you how he led India to success in hockey.
North India is experiencing severe cold, and the Meteorological Department has issued a cold wave warning for eight states. Fog will prevail in Delhi. Cold conditions are also prevailing in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. Meanwhile, Cyclone 'Ditvaah' has weakened in South India, but heavy rains are expected in Tamil Nadu.
Cyclone Ditwah is wreaking havoc in South India. Snowfall continues in the hilly states. Meanwhile, the India Meteorological Department has issued a cold wave warning for eight states on Wednesday, December 3rd.
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