Union minister Chirag Paswan claimed several opposition MLAs are in touch with the NDA, citing growing disenchantment with the opposition's constructive inaction. This comes amid speculation about Congress MLAs switching allegiances after the NDA's landslide victory in the Bihar assembly polls.

According to Umerov, he is in touch with Vladimir Zelensky and is holding the talks on the basis of Zelensky’s instructions and drafts reached during talks between the Ukrainian and US delegations in Geneva

The Gambian-flagged Kairos and Virat tanker were heading for Russia unloaded on November 28 when they sent distress signals while being 28 and 38 nautical miles, respectively, off Turkey in the Black Sea

As of now, the last post on Umerov’s Telegram channel is the one posted on Saturday saying that the Ukrainian delegation is on its way to the United States

The countries will continue monitoring the market situation

Sri Lanka is facing a severe crisis as Cyclone Ditwah has caused devastating floods and landslides, resulting in at least 334 deaths and nearly 400 people missing. Over a million individuals are affected, with low-lying areas in Colombo still inundated. India has dispatched an additional 10 tons of disaster response aid, including a medical team, to assist the nation.

 From January 2026, secondary school students will not be allowed to use smartphones and smartwatches outside of lesson time, such as during recess and co-curricular activities (CCAs), as part of tightened guidelines on screen use.Currently, they are limited in their use of these devices only during regular lesson time. The new tightened guidelines, which will also cover supplementary, enrichment and or remedial lessons, align with the restrictions put in place for primary school pupils since January 2025.The revised guidelines by the Ministry of Education (MOE) are part of a series of initiatives announced on Nov 30 to help children and their parents develop healthy digital habits.MOE said in a statement that students’ devices will have to be kept in designated storage areas such as lockers or in students’ school bags during school hours.Smartwatches fall under the guidelines as they enable communication through messaging and access to apps including social media, which can lead to distractions, passive screen use and reduced interaction with their peers, it added.

Two Booth Level Officers died in Uttar Pradesh amid the ongoing Special Intensive Revision of poll rolls. Sarvesh Singh died by suicide, citing work pressure. Shobharani died of cardiac arrest after working late. The Election Commission has extended the revision schedule by one week. These incidents highlight the strain on BLOs across several states.

Despite Operation Sindoor destroying several terrorist launching pads across the LoC, the BSF reports that some remain active, with Pakistan attempting to infiltrate terrorists ahead of winter. These shifting launchpads, now located in «depth areas» away from the border, are reportedly used for pushing terrorists into India, with groups now mixed.

Standby for a woke Christmas! A song about 'migrant' Paddington Bear is up against a Palestinian lullaby to raise money for Gaza in the battle for the festive No 1.

She was the first to be voted off I'm A Celebrity this year, but Alex Scott thinks she knows why.

The Russian presidential press secretary said that the leader would receive the US special envoy before December 4 and 5

According to Kirill Dmitriev, more than 150 US companies are currently operating in Russia, with more than 70% of them being present on the Russian market for over 25 years

Turkey supports «all the steps and efforts by the Europeans, Ukraine, Russia, and the United States on this track» Hakan Fidan said

Oksana Markarova was Ukraine’s finance minister from November 2018 to March 2020

According to the top Iranian diplomat, Iran and Turkey are not using the potential for cooperation to the full, especially in the trade and economic sphere

The US Secretary of War has lambasted WaPo after it claimed he ordered servicemen to “kill everybody” on a suspected drug-trafficking boat Read Full Article at RT.com

Russia’s ambassador to Chisinau has said drone accusations lack evidence and warned that EU pressure drives worsening relations Read Full Article at RT.com

TEHRAN – The national week of persons with disabilities is being held from November 29 to December 5 across the country with the theme of “Social Inclusion; Social Integration of Persons with Disabilities”, in line with the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, December 3.

TEHRAN – Iran’s scientific counselor in East Asia, Australia, and New Zealand, Alireza Pourtavakol, held a meeting with the managers of Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) to discuss ways to foster scientific and academic cooperation between the two countries.

TEHRAN – The secretariat of the BRICS Award, Best Cities Experiences and Research, has been established in the country with the aim of sharing experiences, expanding collaborations among cities, and promoting urban diplomacy.

TEHRAN – The Times Higher Education (THE) Interdisciplinary Science Rankings (ISR) has placed 28 Iranian universities among the top institutions worldwide for interdisciplinary science research, compared to 29 universities in the 2025 rankings.

A teenage girl in Nanded performed symbolic wedding rituals with her murdered boyfriend's body after her father and brothers were arrested for his killing over their inter-caste relationship. The girl, Aanchal, stated her family opposed their union due to caste differences and vowed to live with her deceased lover's mother.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his 'Mann Ki Baat' broadcast on Sunday, expressed his special affection for Uttarakhand and highlighted the immense potential of winter tourism, adventure sports, and wedding destinations in the state, according to an official release.

Navy chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi expressed confidence that India's relationship with Bangladesh will improve, referring to the nation as a «friend» despite current political strains. He recalled warm hospitality during his visit and hopes for a positive turn after Bangladesh's February 2026 parliamentary elections.

Headmaster Erla Ragnarsdóttir and Símon Jón Jóhannsson, editor of the new anniversary book for Flensborgarskólinn, sat down with a reporter to discuss the school’s history and the forthcoming publication, which will be released early next year. This year marks fifty years since the school’s first class of students graduated—a group of thirty. The book, richly illustrated with photographs from school life, traces the school’s development and features around twenty former students reminiscing fondly about their time there.

In threatening to deploy the military justice system against Democrats, Hegseth has joined Trump’s norm-shattering bid to punish political foes.

President Trump has used the language of divisiveness at a time when tragedy demands measured leadership.