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2 Dec 2025 Top news headlines from India and across the world. News update for 2 Dec 2025. Parliament winter session, SIR debate, Rahul Gandhi, Narendra Modi

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Dec 02, 2025 21:38 IST 1 Min read
Stray Dogs MenaceNational

Stray dogs stand guard through night as abandoned newborn survives Nabadwip chill

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Dec 02, 2025 21:25 IST 2 Min read
Kiren Rijiju on SIRNational

Debate on Vande Mataram on Monday; electoral reforms on Tuesday: Rijiju

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Dec 02, 2025 20:54 IST 2 Min read
Delhi Pollution Delhi Traffic Air Quality AQI Delhi Winters Delhi WeatherNational
MCD clears key measures to tackle pollution; mayor orders immediate action
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Dec 02, 2025 20:21 IST 2 Min read
Bangla Sahib Gurudwara Delhi Pollution Air Quality Air Pollution AQINational
Delhi's air turns hazardous again; multiple stations breach 'severe' mark
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Dec 02, 2025 20:04 IST 2 Min read
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Jhandewalan demolition puts centuries-old Har Shree Nath sect in national spotlight
By Shailesh Khanduri
Dec 02, 2025 18:39 IST 6 Min read
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No immunity should be accorded to retired govt employees in corruption cases: Allahabad HC
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UP: Youth beheaded by friends in drunken brawl; head, torso dumped in neighbouring district
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Set up empowered commission to ensure Bhopal gas tragedy victims get medical care, demand activists
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International

Sri Lanka cycloneInternational

India rejects Pak’s claim of delay in overflight clearance for Sri Lanka relief flight

According to the MEA, Pakistan’s request for overflight permission reached India at around 1:00 pm IST on Monday, December 1, 2025. By about 5:30 pm the same day

By Roma R
Dec 02, 2025 20:02 IST 3 Min read
Iran Afghanistan Border Pakistan Afghanistan Border Balochistan Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Pakistan ArmyInternational

Ten Afghan civilians shot dead as Iranian forces open fire at Farah crossing

By Sheikh Manzoor Ahmed
Dec 02, 2025 18:03 IST 1 Min read
Imran Khan PakistanInternational

Former Pak PM Imran Khan’s sister allowed to meet him in Adiala Jail

By NewsDrum Desk
Dec 02, 2025 17:46 IST 2 Min read
Donald TrumpInternational
US vows to refocus G20 on driving growth and prosperity under its presidency
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Dec 02, 2025 15:29 IST 2 Min read
baloch suicide bomberInternational
Balochistan: Female suicide bomber targets Pak paramilitary headquarters
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Dec 02, 2025 13:35 IST 2 Min read
Tarique Rahman Khaleda ZiaInternational
Tarique Rahman signals return for Bangladesh elections as Khaleda Zia battles critical illness
By Sheikh Manzoor Ahmed
Dec 02, 2025 11:53 IST 2 Min read
International
UK cuts down on jury trials to fast-track criminal cases, clear backlog
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International
Nepal to observe Gen Z Martyr Day every year in honour of those killed in protests
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International
Death toll crosses 450 mark in cyclone-hit Sri Lanka
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Analysis

Priyanka Chaturvedi Sanchar SaathiAnalysis

Priyanka’s Sanchar Saathi spin: Cherry-picked clause, manufactured panic

The DoT has asked manufacturers and importers to pre-install the Sanchar Saathi app on all new mobile devices sold in India from February 2026

By Shailesh Khanduri
Dec 02, 2025 14:51 IST 4 Min read
DK ShivakumarNational

‘Word power is world power’: DK Shivakumar's direct pressure on high command

By Roma R
Nov 27, 2025 11:04 IST 4 Min read
Kazakhstan Saiga AntelopeInternational

Kazakhstan’s push to lift saiga trade ban meets strong global resistance at CITES meet

By Bula Devi
Nov 26, 2025 17:47 IST 5 Min read
In this file photo dated January 15, 2024, Nitish Kumar visits the house of RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav, allotted to former Bihar chief minister Rabri Devi, for a dahi-chura bhoj on Makar Sankranti, days before taking oath as chief minister with BJP’s support on January 28, 2024.Analysis
Has BJP permanently blocked Nitish's access to Lalu?
By Roma R
Nov 26, 2025 11:51 IST 4 Min read
delhi gurugram aqiAnalysis
Explained: Why is Delhi’s AQI about 100 points worse than Gurugram’s?
By Niraj Sharma
Nov 24, 2025 19:18 IST 4 Min read
Supreme Court Stubble BurningAnalysis
Exclusive: Yogi govt misled Supreme Court on stubble burning, ICAR data shows
By Niraj Sharma
Nov 24, 2025 07:18 IST 5 Min read

Opinion

Rahul Gandhi Tejashwi Yadav Mahagathbandhan RJD Congress Bihar ElectionsOpinion

Friendly fights, caste polarisation and arrogance of allies hurt Mahagathbandhan

The announcement of Tejashwi Yadav as Chief Minister and Mukesh Sahani as Deputy Chief Minister pushed the Congress out of the electoral contest

By Kishore Kumar Jha
Nov 14, 2025 17:15 IST 2 Min read
Arvind Kejriwal Zohran MamdaniOpinion

How Mamdani’s New York win marks a ‘Kejriwal moment’ in US politics

By Rajesh Ahuja
Nov 06, 2025 15:35 IST 3 Min read
kohli adelaideOpinion

After two ducks, Kohli’s new-ball method and role face hard questions

By Shailesh Khanduri
Oct 23, 2025 14:50 IST 2 Min read
Virat Kohli walks off after being dismissed by Australia's Mitchell Starc during the one day international cricket match between Australia and India in Perth Australia, Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025.Opinion
How Kohli’s Perth duck puts Brand Kohli and his honour on the line
By Roma R
Oct 19, 2025 13:32 IST 2 Min read
Rahul Gandhi Tejashwi Yadav Congress RJDOpinion
How sidelining its workers may cost Congress in the Bihar elections
By Kishore Kumar Jha
Oct 17, 2025 14:53 IST 3 Min read
Donald TrumpOpinion
Trump’s tariff gamble: How 50% duty on India’s Russian oil imports shook global diplomacy
By SAS Kirmani
Sep 15, 2025 14:16 IST 4 Min read

Business

Sanchar SaathiBusiness

Sanchar Saathi discussed with mobile cos in working group, Apple not participated: Mos Telecom

Sanchar Saathi app-related matters have been discussed with all mobile phone players, except Apple, in a working group, Minister of State for Communications Ch...

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Dec 02, 2025 19:21 IST 2 Min read
Gold Prices Today Gold Rates JewelleryBusiness

Gold declines Rs 1,670 to Rs 1,31,530/10g amid weak global cues

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Dec 02, 2025 18:25 IST 2 Min read
Taxi Drivers Ola Uber RapidoBusiness

Govt to launch ride-hailing mobility app 'Bharat Taxi'

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Dec 02, 2025 18:13 IST 1 Min read
Jyotiraditya Scindia TelecomBusiness
Users free to delete Sanchar Saathi if they wish, says Telecom Minister Scindia
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Dec 02, 2025 17:17 IST 3 Min read
Jubilant Pharmova Daniel J O'ConnorBusiness
Jubilant Pharmova names Daniel J O'Connor as CEO of proprietary drugs biz
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Dec 02, 2025 17:10 IST 1 Min read
Oil PSUs Crude Oil Windfall Tax Russian Oil Import ONGC BPCL IOC HPCLBusiness
US sanctions cut India's Russian oil imports by a third, more reductions likely
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Dec 02, 2025 17:06 IST 3 Min read
Business
NFRA organises nationwide outreach programmes to enhance audit quality
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Business
Gujarat deputy CM orders formation of panel with bank officers to help cyber fraud victims
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Business
HDFC Capital commits Rs 20 cr to Earth Fund
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Personal Finance

New Labour CodesBusiness

Explainer: New Labour Codes promise better worker protection, cleaner compliance

The new Labour Codes, notified last week, are being touted as the biggest overhaul of labour regulation in decades as these merge 29 laws into four simplified ...

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Nov 24, 2025 17:44 IST 3 Min read
Study Abroad Indian Students Higher Education LoansNational

Students rethink education options abroad with high fees, funds requirements in US, UK: Report

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Nov 20, 2025 15:51 IST 2 Min read
Chennai One AppNational

'Book bus, metro, local train tickets for just Re 1 using Chennai One App'

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Nov 13, 2025 14:34 IST 2 Min read
PhysicsWallah Alakh PandeyBusiness
PhysicsWallah IPO subscribed only 7% on Day 1; GMP declines
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Nov 11, 2025 18:34 IST 2 Min read
Groww IPOBusiness
Groww IPO GMP Update: Issue gets fully subscribed on Day 2, retail portion booked over 3X
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Nov 06, 2025 13:40 IST 2 Min read
Lenskart SolutionsBusiness
Lenskart IPO Day 3: Oversubscribed 28x, but grey market premium eases to Rs 53
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Nov 04, 2025 17:43 IST 2 Min read

Sports

Vikramaditya ChauflaSports

Vikramaditya Chaufla beats Russian veteran on way to Indian Racketlon Open title

India captain Vikramaditya Chaufla waded through a competitive international field to lift the Willingdon Indian Racketlon Open trophy here. Chaufla, who has m...

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Dec 02, 2025 17:55 IST 1 Min read
Faf du Plessis Sports

Letting Faf go was tough but we needed a younger option: DC coach Badani

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Dec 02, 2025 15:44 IST 2 Min read
Virat Kohli Rohit Sharma Indian CricketSports

India rely on Kohli-Rohit pair to seal ODI series victory against doughty South Africa

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Dec 02, 2025 15:38 IST 4 Min read
Australian cricketer Glenn Maxwell and Virat KohliSports
Maxwell breaks silence, calls IPL journey unforgettable as he exits this year’s auction
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Dec 02, 2025 12:29 IST 2 Min read
Laxmi ShettySports
Zee eyes regional sports, new talent and Indian players after ILT20 push
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Dec 01, 2025 21:21 IST 3 Min read
Lionel Messi Revanth ReddySports
Revanth Reddy likely to kick off friendly football match with Lionel Messi in Hyderabad
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Dec 01, 2025 14:15 IST 2 Min read
Sports
No pressure but motivated to do well for Warriorz in WPL: Deepti Sharma
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Sports
FIH Men's World Cup: India beat Switzerland 5-0 to qualify for quarterfinals
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Arunachal's Mechuka to host qualifier for Adventure Racing World Championship 2027
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Technology

Yann LeCunTechnology

Yann LeCun quits Meta as chief AI scientist to start new AI research company

Says Meta will partner with the new startup and that some of the research will overlap with Meta's commercial interests and some of it will not

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Nov 20, 2025 06:08 IST 1 Min read
Draft DPDP Rules Digital Personal Data ProtectionBusiness

Final DPDP rules welcomed for clarity, yet experts see gaps in SDF designation, data localisation

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Nov 14, 2025 16:24 IST 4 Min read
OpenAI ChatGPT-5.1Business

Warmer, more conversational: OpenAI rolls out GPT-5.1

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Nov 13, 2025 18:11 IST 1 Min read
Ericsson IndiaBusiness
Ericsson sets up Radio Access Network R&D unit in Bengaluru to drive 5G software development
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Nov 13, 2025 18:05 IST 1 Min read
PhonePe ChatGPT PhonePe OpenAIBusiness
PhonePe partners with OpenAI to bring ChatGPT AI features to Indian users
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Nov 13, 2025 14:21 IST 1 Min read
Artificial Intelligence Generative AI SuperComputers SemiconductorsTechnology
Pinpointing the exact structured data AI needs to cite you
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Nov 04, 2025 18:48 IST 3 Min read

Lifestyle

Books image Bookstore literature library Novel autobiography fiction collegeInternational

Should we ‘get over’ print books in the digital age – or are they more precious than ever?

Melbourne, Nov 26 (The Conversation) Ebooks have been popular for decades and audiobooks are increasingly so. But physical books are still the decided favourite...

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Nov 26, 2025 15:03 IST 5 Min read
Dinner Healthy Food Diets Eating RestaurantsInternational

Should we eat dinner earlier in winter? Why timing might matter more than you think

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Nov 21, 2025 13:29 IST 4 Min read
Pregnancy Pregnant Childbirth Parenting Infant Motherhood Child BirthNational

Smog and pregnancy: Delhi docs warn against panic moves, advise 'smart protection' instead

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Nov 20, 2025 15:08 IST 2 Min read
Performative Male Reading Eating Mindfulness Healthy Living LifestyleInternational
Rise of ‘performative male:’ How young men are experimenting with masculinity online
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Nov 20, 2025 15:00 IST 4 Min read
Berries Blueberry Healthy Diets Seasonal FruitsInternational
Are berries safe to eat? How worried should I be about the pesticide dimethoate?
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Nov 15, 2025 12:25 IST 3 Min read
Exercise Running Jogging Physical Fitness Morning Healthy LivingInternational
Why morning workouts feel harder: Your body clock may be to blame
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Nov 08, 2025 12:53 IST 3 Min read

Entertainment

Ranveer Singh Rishab Shetty KantaraEntertainment

Ranveer Singh apologises for imitating Rishab Shetty's scene from 'Kantara'

Actor Ranveer Singh issued an apology to Rishab Shetty for mimicking the scene from Kantara: A Legend Chapter-1 and said his intention wasn't to hurt anyone...

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Dec 02, 2025 12:21 IST 1 Min read
Samantha Ruth Prabhu marries Raj NidimoruEntertainment

Samantha Ruth Prabhu marries filmmaker Raj Nidimoru in intimate ceremony

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Dec 01, 2025 14:33 IST 1 Min read
Shah Rukh Khan Andre RussellEntertainment

Thank you for the wonderful memories: Shah Rukh pens note for Andre Russell on his retirement

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Dec 01, 2025 12:40 IST 2 Min read
Kannada actor UmeshEntertainment
Veteran Kannada actor Umesh, 80, dies
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Nov 30, 2025 10:52 IST 2 Min read
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Suniel Shetty hails Jemimah for skipping WBBL to stand by Smriti Mandhana's side
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Nov 29, 2025 19:22 IST 2 Min read
Manav GohilEntertainment
TV no longer values experienced actors, says Manav Gohil recalling career lull
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Nov 29, 2025 13:34 IST 3 Min read
Entertainment
Janhvi Kapoor slams voyeuristic media culture, says her mother's death became a 'meme'
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Entertainment
Our mothers had it much easier: Twinkle Khanna on modern day parenting
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Martin Bobb-Semple joins 'Tomb Raider'
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