In Gujarat's Valsad district, a wildlife rescuer, Mukesh Vayad, revived an unconscious rat snake by administering mouth-to-mouth CPR after it fell from an electric pole following a shock. Mukesh worked for nearly 30 minutes before the reptile began moving again. A video of the dramatic rescue has gone viral. Wildlife experts, however, caution against such risky methods.

Bombay High Court's Aurangabad bench has allowed Shirdi's Shri Saibaba Sansthan Trust to extend ₹11-lakh financial aid to veteran actor Sudhir Dalvi, who's undergoing sepsis treatment. The 86-year-old actor, known for portraying Sai Baba in Manoj Kumar's film 'Shirdi Ke Sai Baba', was hospitalised in October. Court said aid should be granted due to Dalvi's association with Sai Baba's legacy.

In 10 years, the Indian Navy evolved from coastal defence to a blue-water force. Key changes include two operational aircraft carriers, nuclear submarines, stealthy Scorpene-class boats, network-centric warfare systems, and a strong push for indigenous shipbuilding under Aatmanirbhar Bharat. The Navy now projects power across the Indian Ocean and strengthens India's maritime security.

TMC has suspended MLA Humayun Kabir after controversy erupted over his remarks about proposing to build Babri mosque replica in West Bengal's Murshidabad. Kabir had also warned that National Highway-34 would come under "Muslim control" on December 6. The TMC said that his comments were unacceptable and did not reflect the party's position.

A wave of curiosity is sweeping through Kollam in Kerala as the authorities move to enforce a fishing ban at Ashtamudi Lake, the Ramsar-listed wetland, famed as the district’s second-largest and deepest aquatic ecosystem. At the heart of the decision lies a tiny, highly prized mollusc: the short-neck clam (Paphia malabarica), whose spawning season began in December.

Rajagopal Reddy of the Congress has imposed his own operating hours on liquor shops across his constituency in Telangana’s Nalgonda district. His directive has been put into effect by all liquor merchants in the area as of 1 December. The MLA enforced strict timings: liquor outlets cannot open before 1 pm, and shops must close by 10 pm.

Federation of India Pilots (FIP) blamed IndiGo’s hiring freeze for its recent operational disruptions, during which over 100 flights were cancelled in a single day. "Disruption is the direct consequence of IndiGo's prolonged and unorthodox lean manpower strategy across departments," the pilot's body said. IndiGo reported DGCA's flight duty time limitation norms as the reason behind disruptions.

At the Regional AI Impact Conference, CM Conrad Sangma projected Meghalaya as the Northeast’s future AI hub, urging a time-bound roadmap. The state announced new Data and AI Labs, a Satellite Incubation Centre, language tech hackathons and youth innovation programmes, signalling a major push toward digital governance and tech-driven growth.

In Lucknow's Gomtinagar, 37-year-old Rekha Verma was found dead, sitting upright against a wall near a roadside drain. Locals initially thought she was resting and police are reviewing CCTV footage while awaiting the postmortem report. Preliminary investigations suggest possible foul play. Authorities have yet to confirm the motive or identify suspects, leaving residents shocked and concerned.

While discussing the Central Excise (Amendment) Bill, 2025, in Lok Sabha Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the states have asked for a 50% share in central taxes. "This is for Finance Commission to decide…no state will get less than what…[it] decides," she added. "This is not a new law…not something that Centre is taking away," she said on the bill.

Russian President Vladimir Putin will arrive in India on Thursday (December 4) at around 6.30 pm. PM Narendra Modi will host a private dinner for him today and President Droupadi Murmu will host a ceremonial reception at Rashtrapati Bhavan tomorrow. He'll honour Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat and then head to Hyderabad House for the India-Russia Annual Summit with PM Modi.

Former diplomat Anil Trigunayat called Russian President Vladimir Putin's upcoming India visit "highly significant and substantive," noting its role in strengthening the 25-year strategic partnership. The 23rd annual summit will address energy security, trade, defence cooperation and key geopolitical issues. Putin will visit India on December 4-5 for high-level talks with Indian leadership.

The Kalaburagi-Bengaluru Vande Bharat Express departure has been revised from 5:10 am to 6:10 am from January 1, 2026, easing travel for students, senior citizens, women, and business passengers. Central Railway also announced direct silk cocoon transport to Ramanagara. Additionally, OTP verification will soon be mandatory for Tatkal tickets.

A 45-year-old Bengaluru techie died by suicide at his under-construction dream home, leaving behind a 10-page death note accusing a neighbouring family and Greater Bengaluru Authority officials of harassment as well as a ₹20 lakh extortion demand. Murali Govindaraju alleged years of intimidation over fabricated plan violations. Police arrested two of the accused but their son is absconding.

Farmers today lifted their indefinite dharna at the toll plaza on the nearly complete 31.23-km Mohali-Kurali greenfield expressway after reaching a mutual understanding with the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), clearing the way for the stalled ₹1,525.3-crore project to resume finishing work and open for public use on December 15.

Maharashtra has sought urgent NDRF aid to tackle widespread damage from the 2025 floods affecting Marathwada, Konkan, Vidarbha, and Western Maharashtra. The state requests funds for relief, rehabilitation, and restoring homes, farmland, livestock, and infrastructure, as losses exceed SDRF capacity. The Centre has already approved ₹1,566.40 crore for immediate assistance.

Mira-Bhayandar-Vasai Virar Police rescued two girls from a prostitution racket run by 39-year-old Sultana Momotaj Saiyyad in Mira Road, Thane. Using a decoy operation, police caught Sultana accepting ₹12,000 to arrange sex services. The victims are now in protective care. An accomplice remains at large. An FIR was filed under the Immoral Traffic Prevention Act and other laws.

Airline Pilots' Association of India released statement on flight cancellations across India, attributed to pilot shortage due to FDTL norms. "Question is whether airlines' pilot shortage is due to failure in planning or a calculated strategy," it said. "This points to failure of...resource planning by...airlines...exacerbated by effort to pressurise...regulator to dilute...FDTL norms," it added.

India and Russia will discuss next-generation BrahMos missile variants during President Vladimir Putin's visit, including lighter NG models for fighter jets and longer range versions. Talks will also cover hypersonic missile cooperation and a major S-400 missile deal. The BrahMos has proven crucial in recent operations and strengthened India's export prospects.

The IRCTC website achieved 99.98% uptime between April and October 2025, aided by system modernisation, anti-BOT measures and regular audits. RailMadad strengthened grievance redressal, while e-ticketing rose above 87%. Advanced APIs and CDN tech improved access, and strict action on food-quality complaints ensured better service for passengers.

Locals and students organised a protest at Jantar Mantar on Wednesday over Delhi and National Capital Region's (NCR) worsening air quality and sought remedial actions. The cultural demonstration featured music, rap, satire, poetry and street art, asserting what the participants called was their "right to breathe".

A father-son duo and their company, M/s Ranbir Real Estate & Developers, have been booked by Andheri Police for allegedly cheating 18 investors of ₹31.26 crore. They promised 18% annual returns on a redevelopment project, paid interest until September 2024, then stopped payments and avoided repaying the principal. The EOW is investigating the case.

IndiGo cancelled more flights across the country on Thursday amid crew shortage which resulted in thousands of people being stranded at the airports. Notably, Delhi and Hyderabad saw as many as 30 and 33 flight cancellations respectively. More than 170 IndiGo flights are likely to be cancelled on Thursday, NDTV reported citing sources.

Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) summoned IndiGo officials as nationwide flight cancellations hit the country's biggest airline for the third straight day on Thursday, reports said. It asked IndiGo to explain the disruptions and submit plans to reduce them. The watchdog has also reportedly launched an investigation into the disruptions, for which the airline cited "operational issues".

The state government’s Veer Bal Diwas programme—observed on the martyrdom day of Guru Gobind Singh’s younger sons—has come under scrutiny after districts were instructed to hold a “fancy-dress competition” for children. The directive has angered the Akal Takht, the SGPC, and Sikh intellectuals, who demand a complete ban on depicting Sikh gurus or their family members in any form.