Bihar's 14-year-old opener Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has broken the record for smashing most T20 hundreds as a teenager. Vaibhav hit his third T20 hundred and his first in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) against Maharashtra on Tuesday. He scored 108*(61), including seven fours and seven sixes. The previous record was held by Ayush Mhatre and Gustav Mackeon (two hundreds as teenagers).

A heartwarming video shows a father misinterpreting his daughter's finger-heart gesture as a request for money at a train station. He quickly hands her cash before her train departs. The viral clip highlights unconditional parental affection, resonating widely online. It has garnered over 58 million views across platforms.

Actor Ranveer Singh recently went viral after playfully mimicking 'Chavundi Daiva', a fierce spirit from Tulu Nadu's Bhoota Kola tradition. Chavundi is known as a powerful protector who embodies fierce feminine energy, protecting and restoring balance. Experts clarify that she is a local daiva, distinct from Chamundi Mata, a common misconception highlighted after the recent controversy.

A video has surfaced showing paparazzi calling out Ranbir Kapoor's team after they asked them to go away when the actor arrived at Sanjay Leela Bhansali's office. The paparazzi appeared visibly frustrated and claimed that they were tipped-off about Ranbir's visit. "We've been called here. We have the messages, what are you doing?" a paparazzo told Ranbir's bodyguard.

Modulus Housing has raised ₹70 crore in its Series A round led by Kalaari Capital, Hero and Samarthya, marking its first institutional fundraise. The startup, which has delivered 1,500+ modular buildings across 21 states, will use the funds to scale operations, expand its cloud manufacturing network, and develop next-gen modular and green concrete systems.

An accused may seek anticipatory bail from the High Court to avoid immediate arrest, and once an FIR is filed must be produced before a magistrate within 24 hours. Police custody can extend upto 15 days and judicial custody up to 90 days, after which default bail may apply. Convicts may receive furlough for short leave or parole for emergencies.

Supreme Courts can partially modify arbitral awards for errors or excessive interest, and registration alone does not prove ownership if the seller lacked legal title. CCI approval is required before merger-based resolution plans, and spouses in void marriages may claim maintenance. Courts held Governors cannot leave bills pending indefinitely and barred compulsory narco analysis.

WHO has issued a warning about Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome (CHS), also called scromiting, a severe side effect of chronic cannabis use. Patients experience intense, continuous vomiting and screaming, risking dehydration, electrolyte imbalance, and kidney failure. High-THC products, vapes, and edibles increase risk, especially among youth. Awareness and cessation of cannabis are crucial.

A new PLOS One study revealed that Indian districts highly vulnerable to climate change face 25% higher child malnutrition risk. Researchers found more stunting, weaker health services, and greater exposure to floods, heatwaves, and storms. They urge targeted nutrition programs, better healthcare access, and climate-adaptation measures to protect children's growth and long-term health.

A video claiming to show India's Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Anil Chauhan saying that he was aware that the "(Indian) government has surrendered Arunachal Pradesh and Ladakh to China due to our weak air force", is altered and fake. BOOM found that the voice-over in the clip is entirely fabricated and generated using artificial intelligence (AI).

A heart-melting video of three kindergarten girls engaged in a "serious lunch meeting" has gone viral on Instagram. Dressed in red winter uniforms, the girls are seen talking with striking intensity, amusing both teachers and viewers. Netizens called them "future leaders" and "little bosses," praising the innocence and spontaneity that made the clip an instant favourite across social media.

After Y Combinator CEO Garry Tan claimed Zoho's business will be the first to end due to vibe coding, Zoho Co-Founder Sridhar Vembu offered to make a bet with him, saying, "We'll outshine and outlast his vibe coding companies." Noting that Zoho's customer growth is at 50%, he questioned, "Why don't we see vibe-coded email or spreadsheet...or messaging apps yet?"

The Kisan Mazdoor Morcha (India) Chapter Punjab will hold statewide two-hour 'rail roko' protest on December 5. Farmers will sit on tracks at 26 locations in 19 districts to press demands related to the Electricity Amendment Bill 2025 draft, opposition to prepaid electricity metres and objections to forcible sale of public property by Bhagwant Mann-led government.

An image captured from ISS shows the bright colours of Earth's atmosphere as seen from space. "Multiple vibrant layers of green atomic oxygen, orange hydroxyl radicals, and red airglow excited from solar activity," NASA astronaut Don Pettit wrote. Airglow occurs when atoms and molecules in the upper atmosphere, excited by sunlight, emit light in order to shed their excess energy.

Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport has created history by becoming India's first water-positive airport in the 40-million-plus passenger category, Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) announced. The achievement follows major water-saving measures, including 625 rainwater harvesting units, massive underground reservoirs, and a 16.6 MLD zero-liquid-discharge plant.

Poland's Secretary of State (equivalent to Deputy Foreign Minister) Władysław Teofil Bartoszewski said in an interview with The Indian Express that Russian President Vladimir Putin "pays attention to what PM (Narendra) Modi tells him". "I would very much hope that PM Modi will tell Putin...'Maybe you should sign the peace deal with Ukraine'," said Bartoszewski ahead of Putin's India visit.

Rahul Gandhi said he will address the Sanchar Saathi app directive during a parliamentary debate. The Opposition, led by KC Venugopal, called the mandatory pre-installation an attack on privacy and a tool for surveillance. The government says the app prevents fraud and telecom misuse and has agreed to an open debate amid ongoing House disruptions.

Shiv Sena (UBT) criticised the State Election Commission for postponing Nagar Parishad elections to December 20, alleging a political manoeuvre. The party, via 'Saamana', labelled the SEC a "joker," claiming the move benefits the BJP. They cited unprecedented corruption and expenditure, with ruling parties allegedly buying voters amid Maharashtra's ₹8 lakh crore debt.

Billionaire Elon Musk said war is inevitable and will happen in five years, "10 at most". Musk said this while replying to a thread that discussed effect of nuclear deterrence on global governance. An X user named Hunter Ash had claimed governments across the world were less effective in governance due to a lack of any external threat of war.

Amid declining birth rates in the country, China has said it will impose a value-added tax on contraceptive drugs and devices, including condoms, for the first time in three decades. Consumers will have to pay a 13% levy on the items that had been VAT-exempt since 1993, when China enforced a strict one-child policy and actively promoted birth control.

The Telangana Food Safety Department conducted surprise inspections at 75 warehouses of Zepto, JioMart, Blinkit, BigBasket, Zomato, Swiggy, Flipkart, Amazon and local suppliers, seizing 1,903 expired or mislabelled food items and discarding 76 kg of stale or rotten products. Officials issued 32 improvement notices and collected samples for further testing.

Western Railway has introduced an OTP-based Tatkal booking system from December 1, 2025, starting with the Mumbai Central-Ahmedabad Shatabdi Express. Passengers will receive an OTP on the mobile number provided during booking, and tickets will be issued only after verification. The move aims to curb touts, prevent fake reservations, and enhance transparency.

The Indian rupee weakened to an all-time low against the US dollar in early trade on Tuesday due to a firm American currency against its major peers overseas, while strong dollar demand from importers also pressurised the rupee. Moreover, persistent foreign fund outflows and elevated crude oil prices have also dented rupee sentiments.

Bajaj Housing Finance shares dropped 9% to hit their 52-week low of ₹94.90 on BSE on Tuesday. This comes after several reports claimed that company’s promoter, Bajaj Finance, in a block deal, likely sold a 2.35% equity at a floor price of ₹95 per share. Earlier, Bajaj Finance announced stake sale plans to comply with the minimum public shareholding norms.

Former India cricketer Sadagoppan Ramesh praised senior cricketers Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli after they scored 57(51) and 135(120), respectively, in India's first ODI against South Africa in Ranchi. "It's all action and no talk the way Kohli and Rohit are batting in ODIs," the 50-year-old said. Ramesh added, "These two don't deliver through words but with their actions."