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‘Unacceptable’, say MEA officials after envoys of U.K., France and Germany author anti-Putin article

A diplomatic incident erupted ahead of the arrival of Russian President Vladimir Putin after envoys of the United Kingdom, France and Germany jointly authored an article for a daily newspaper on Monday (December 1, 2025) that blamed Russia for the war in Ukraine and accused Mr. Putin of “total disregard for human life”. Officials of the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) described the article by the three envoys as “unacceptable and unusual”.

Man charged in National Guard shooting pleads not guilty during court appearance from hospital

A man accused of shooting two National Guard troops near the White House pleaded not guilty on Tuesday (December 2, 2025) to murder and assault charges during his first appearance before a judge via video from a hospital bed. Rahmanullah Lakanwal, a 29-year-old Afghan national who was also shot, faces charges stemming from the November 26 shooting that killed Specialist Sarah Beckstrom, 20, and wounded Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe, 24.

‘Waiting for her to walk through the door’: father of woman pushed into Bangladesh

Bhodu Sheikh is hopeful but not sure about seeing his daughter Sunali Khatun, her husband Danish Sheikh and their eight-year-old son, who were pushed into Bangladesh earlier this year, a day after the Supreme Court asked the Centre to consider allowing them entry into India on “humanitarian grounds”.

Only one in five candidates accepted PM Internship Scheme offers, and 20% of them quit early

While the PM Internship Scheme’s pilot project has exceeded its target of providing 1.25 lakh internship opportunities in a year, it has found few takers among India’s youth, data presented to Parliament shows. Over two phases, 1.65 lakh internship offers were made by companies to applicants, Minister of State for Corporate Affairs Harsh Malhotra informed the Lok Sabha in a reply to a question. Of these offers, only 20% were accepted.

Do we offer a red carpet welcome to Rohingya: Supreme Court on plea for due process

The Supreme Court on Tuesday (December 2, 2025) questioned whether individuals who enter India “illegally” can insist that procedural safeguards be applied before their deportation, as it heard a habeas corpus petition alleging the disappearance of several Rohingya persons who were earlier in the custody of the Delhi Police.

Delhi riots case: No ‘regime change’ claim in charge sheet, activists tell Supreme Court

Activists Gulfisha Fatima, Umar Khalid, and Sharjeel Imam told the Supreme Court on Tuesday (December 2, 2025) that the Delhi Police’s claim of a coordinated “regime change operation” behind the February 2020 Delhi riots finds no mention in the chargesheet, even though it is now being projected as a central plank of the prosecution’s case.

Putin’s talks with U.S. envoy Witkoff, Kushner conclude, the Kremin says

Russian President Vladimir Putin’s meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff and son-in-law Jared Kushner in the Kremlin has concluded, the Kremlin press service said. The talks on a possible way to end the deadliest European conflict since World War Two stretched for nearly five hours.

India trashes Pakistan’s claim of denial of overflight to send aid to Sri Lanka

India on Tuesday (December 2, 2025) trashed as “ridiculous” Pakistan’s claim that its request for using Indian airspace to send humanitarian aid to cyclone-hit Sri Lanka was denied by New Delhi. “We reject the ridiculous statement made by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan, which is yet another attempt of spreading anti-India misinformation,” Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said.

Three injured as wall collapses on makeshift eatery in Chennai’s Dashamakan

At least three people were injured when a part of an old building gave way and fell over a makeshift eatery on Darga Street at Dashamakan in Chennai on Tuesday (December 2, 2025) evening. The incident occurred around 9.15 p.m., and the injured have been taken to the hospital.

People should disclose details as per Census Act: Home Ministry

The Union Government said in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday (December 2, 2025) that as per the Census Act, 1948, “the respondent is required to answer all questions to the best of his knowledge or belief. ”The statement came as a written reply by Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai in response to a question by Trinamool Congress member Shatrughan Prasad Sinha who asked whether disclosing caste for the Census would be optional

Over 90 laws still discriminate against people with leprosy, NHRC tells Supreme Court

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has informed the Supreme Court that nearly 97 Central and State laws continue to contain provisions that discriminate against persons affected by leprosy. These provisions, the Commission said, impede access to employment, public transport, elected office and several public spaces, further entrenching the stigma associated with the disease.

Five Kargil councillors move J&K HC against Ladakh L-G order which nominated a Muslim to the council

Five councillors of the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC) have moved the Jammu and Kashmir High Court against the Ladakh Lieutenant Governor’s order to nominate a member of the Muslim community to the council. The petitioners have urged that the L-G’s order be quashed as the seat is reserved for a member of the “principle religious minority” from the region and Buddhists, not Muslims, are the largest minority group in Kargil.

We should use the Olympic bid and the Games as a catalyst for developing sport in India: Bindra

After shooting down India’s first ever individual Olympic gold medal, back in 2008 at Beijing, Abhinav Bindra continues to be associated closely with sports. He is the founder of the Abhinav Bindra Foundation, a non-profit organisation that strives to take Indian sport forward.

Rijiju says Lok Sabha to take up debate on Vande Mataram on Dec. 8 and SIR on Dec. 9

The Lok Sabha will take up a debate on the 150th anniversary of National Song ‘Vande Mataram’ on Monday (December 8, 2025) and on electoral reforms on Tuesday (December 9), Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju said.

Scope of ISIS Investigation Research Cell in NIA broadened: Govt

The government has widened the scope of the ISIS Investigation Research Cell (IIRC) in the NIA to other theatres of terrorism and renamed it as the Counter Terrorism Research Cell (CTRC), Parliament was informed on Tuesday (December 2, 2025).

Security tightened at Dhaka hospital as Chinese medics join efforts to treat critically ill Zia

Security was tightened around Bangladesh’s former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia on Tuesday (December 2, 2025) as a specialist medical team from China joined efforts to treat the ailing politician, who remains in a highly critical condition at a private hospital in Dhaka. Police erected a barricade at the main gate of Evercare Hospital around 2 a.m., with hospital sources saying more than two dozen personnel have been deployed to regulate patients’ movement and reinforce Ms. Zia’s security, The Daily Star newspaper reported.

‘Persistent and systemic challenges’ undermine IBC’s full potential: Parliamentary committee

The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) has so far played a significant role in enhancing India’s ease of doing business, but despite its successes, there are “persistent and systemic challenges” that undermine its optimal performance, the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Finance has said.

Chennai Metro Rail train suffers glitch near High Court station, passengers forced to walk inside tunnel

Chennai Metro Rail passengers were forced to walk inside the tunnel on Tuesday morning (December 2, 2025) near the High Court station as the train stopped midway during its journey due to a technical glitch. Around 5:45 a.m., a train departed from Chennai Central Metro Rail station towards Wimco Nagar, sources said. Just a few minutes later, the train halted inside the tunnel between Chennai Central Station and High Court Station.

Supreme Court gives green light for Kerala to allot open prison land to BrahMos

The Supreme Court on Tuesday (December 2, 2025) gave the green light for the Kerala government to allot land occupied for an open prison complex to BrahMos Aerospace Trivandrum Limited (BATL), an arrangement which will see inmates share the neighbourhood with supersonic cruise missiles.

NHAI, Reliance Jio sign MoU for mobile safety alerts for road users

The National Highways Authority of India has signed an MoU with Reliance Jio for mobile based safety alert system across national highways that will warn road users about accident-prone stretches, stray-cattle zones, fog-affected areas and emergency diversions. Alerts will be sent through SMS, WhatsApp and high-priority calls to road users.