The Kerala government has declared public holidays on December 9 and December 11 for all public offices and educational institutions due to the local body elections. Additionally, commercial undertakings have been instructed to grant paid holidays to their employees. Elections for 1,199 out of the 1,200 local bodies are scheduled on these dates, with the counting set for December 13.

Actor Chandrachur Singh has accused his aunt and others of conspiring to sell his ancestral haveli in Aligarh. He met the DM and submitted an application for the same. Meanwhile, his aunt also filed a counter application claiming her ownership on the property. She also accused Chandrachur and his brother of physical violence and forcing her out of the house.

Indian Railways is accelerating India's push toward a $5 trillion economy, surpassing its entire 2013-14 freight loading within the first eight months of FY26. With record volumes, lower logistics costs, and environmental benefits, rail freight is strengthening supply chains, boosting trade, and offering a sustainable, reliable alternative that supports long-term economic growth.

The Centre informed Parliament that Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has blocked 87 illegal loan apps. Minister of State for Corporate Affairs Harsh Malhotra said regulatory actions, including inquiries, inspections of accounts, and investigations under the Companies Act, 2013, are conducted periodically against companies involved in online lending activities.

Uttar Pradesh is witnessing a major grassroots economic shift as the Lakhpati Didi initiative empowers rural women. As of November, 18.56 lakh women earn over ₹1 lakh annually. Nearly 36 lakh have been identified for the programme, with income data digitised for 29.68 lakh. With a target of 28.92 lakh lakhpati women by 2026–27, UP is on track to achieve it early.

Minister of State for Communications Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani said Sanchar Saathi app-related matters were discussed with all mobile phone players in a working group. "Apple is the only company...that did not participate in that working group," he added. Apple will reportedly not comply with the government's order to phone makers to pre-install the app on new devices.

The Central government on Tuesday announced the renaming of Raj Bhavans nationwide to 'Lok Bhavans'. Raj Bhavans are official residence of the governors of Indian states. It also approved the renaming of the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) to Seva Teerth. The new complex was earlier known as the 'Executive Enclave'. Additionally, Central Secretariat has been redesignated as Kartavya Bhavan.

The Supreme Court has recommended a further extension of the deadline for submission of enumeration forms as part of SIR of electoral rolls in the state. The Bench made the recommendation to ECI on Tuesday, 2 December, in the light of the two-phase local body elections, slated for 9 and 11 December. The counting of votes is on 13 December.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday said Jawaharlal Nehru wanted to build the Babri Masjid in Ayodhya using public funds, but Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel prevented it. He added that Nehru had suggested using funds collected by the public for Patel's memorial to construct roads and wells. Singh hailed Patel as a liberal, secular leader who never practiced appeasement.

Telangana CM A Revanth Reddy defended Sonia and Rahul Gandhi while presenting a wide-ranging welfare and development agenda for the state. Calling their contributions 'unparalleled', he referred to the fresh FIR in the National Herald case and said the Gandhi family had always given everything for the nation, urging people to recognise their sacrifices.

Telangana CM and Congress leader Revanth Reddy sparked a controversy after he mocked Hindu Gods. "How many Gods do Hindus believe in? Are there three crore? Why do so many exist? There is one God for those who are unmarried- Hanuman...And there is yet another God for those who drink alcohol," he said. He's being criticised for hurting religious sentiments.

Congress leaders in Telangana have condemned Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan for claiming that coconut plantations in Konaseema were damaged by the 'evil eye' of people from Telangana, calling the remark superstitious and insulting. Senior ministers and legislators have demanded an unconditional apology, advising him to exercise restraint in public statements.

Authorities in Uttar Pradesh's Bareilly have demolished illegal constructions linked to associates of Maulana Tauqeer Raza Khan. The demolition targeted Aiwan-e-Farhat and Good Marriage Hall in the Sufi Tola area under Baradari police station limits. The action followed UP Police naming the arrested cleric as accused number one in an FIR over the "I Love Muhammad" protest clashes.

AAP leader and civil services exam trainer Avadh Ojha announced his retirement from politics on Tuesday, months after he lost the Delhi Assembly election in February. "I shall remain indebted for the love and respect you have given me...retirement from politics is my personal decision...(AAP chief) Arvind (Kejriwal) ji, you are a very great leader," he posted on X.

Mamata Banerjee presented a 15-year report card ahead of Bengal’s 2026 polls, highlighting job creation, poverty reduction, MSME growth, major welfare schemes, and infrastructure gains. She cited expanded health coverage, housing, and water access while accusing the Centre of blocking dues. The outreach aims to showcase development as the state begins a special electoral roll revision.

Actor and Rajya Sabha MP Jaya Bachchan joked in an interview that she lost a bit of her hearing due to shouting in the Parliament. "Thank God, I have not lost my mind," she said. She also said today's Rajya Sabha is very different from what it used to be 20 years ago when she became a member.

Another 23-year-old woman survivor has filed a complaint against suspended Kerala Congress MLA Rahul Mamkootathil, accusing him of sexual assault and breaking marriage promise in 2023. The complaint was emailed to Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) President Sunny Joseph, who forwarded it to the state police chief. Notably, Mamkootathil, who is already booked in a rape case, is absconding.

The BRS has accused the Congress government in Telangana of imposing an ₹82,000 crore burden on the state by favouring costly thermal power projects over cheaper electricity available from the National Thermal Power Corporation. Senior BRS leader T Harish Rao alleged widespread corruption, and questioned recent appointments in the energy department.

Three men stole an ATM in Karnataka's Belagavi on Monday night and left it on the road after failing to open the ATM. The men were caught on CCTV taking away the ATM on a pushcart and the ATM which had ₹1 lakh cash, was later recovered from the site. The ATM kiosk had been shut and had no guard.

A 20-year-old man from Yakutpura, Hyderabad, lost ₹1 lakh in a Telegram honeytrap scam. A fraudster posing as a sex worker used fake photos and reviews to extract payments, later demanding more money. Realising he had been tricked, the youth filed a complaint with the Cyber Crime Police. Investigation into the case is currently underway.

Green buildings in India cut 53 million tonnes of carbon annually, saving water and energy, data from the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) showed. Mumbai led with 516 certified structures, followed by Hyderabad and Pune. Eco-friendly designs across offices, airports, and museums showed how sustainable architecture can reduce emissions, conserve resources, and promote a greener urban future.

DRDO successfully conducted a rocket-sled test of a fighter aircraft escape system at the speed of 800 km/h. A video showed the test, where a dummy pilot was seen safely propelling out of the cockpit, simulating conditions when a fighter jet encounters a life-threatening situation. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh congratulated DRDO and IAF for the test.

A distressing incident in Thane saw an elderly woman, reportedly in her final stages, abandoned by relative Mohammad Ali Mujahid near Cadbury Signal. Locals found her and alerted police. An NC complaint is filed, but Mujahid remains absconding, sparking a police search. The woman awaits hospitalisation as the shocking act is investigated.

The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has busted a major e-cigarette smuggling racket at the VO Chidambaranar Port (formerly Tuticorin Port) in Tamil Nadu. Officials seized 45,984 e-cigarettes valued at ₹10.41 crore from a container, which was being imported from China under the guise of having umbrellas. Three people have been arrested in connection with the case.

At Jodhpur's police station, SHO Hamir Singh pushed advocate Bharat Singh Rathore and threatened to jail him for "disturbing the peace" after Rathore objected to a policeman wearing plain clothes taking statements regarding a case. In response to SHO's behaviour, outraged lawyers staged a protest demanding SHO's suspension and strict action against other involved police personnel.