Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia has clarified that the Sanchar Saathi app is optional and can be deleted anytime. This comes amid a row over the government ordering phone makers to mandatorily pre-install the cyber safety app on new devices, with reports suggesting it can't be disabled or deleted. "If you don't want to use the app, don't register," Scindia added.

Government on Monday confirmed that some flights around several airports, including in Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru, faced GPS spoofing issue last month. Spoofing is an attempt to interfere with actual GPS signals using radio transmitters, to feed the aircraft false but believable navigation data. If successful, spoofing can mislead aircraft and create errors in route or altitude.

Ex-BrahMos engineer Nishant Agarwal's family reacted with immense relief after the Bombay High Court overturned his espionage conviction. His wife Kshitija said, "Finally, the ordeal seems to be over. We have gone through enough, and I only wish that no one else should face such trouble." His father, Dr Pradeep Agarwal, added, "Emotions ran high. It's finally over."

India's markets retreated after touching fresh highs, with the Sensex and Nifty closing flat as selling pressure emerged. The rupee hit another record low amid uncertainty around a delayed US-India trade deal. While GDP growth has been strong, industrial output slowed sharply in October, signalling the impact of US tariffs, weaker exports and softer manufacturing momentum as 2025 ends.

The Indian Navy will receive its first batch of four Rafale-M fighter jets in 2029, Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi announced ahead of Navy Day 2025. India signed a ₹64,000-crore deal in April for 26 Rafale-M jets, enabling both INS Vikrant and INS Vikramaditya to operate advanced fighters. The Rafale-Ms will replace ageing MiG-29Ks.

Maharashtra's hill stations are emerging as top picks for a perfect winter weekend getaway. From Mahabaleshwar's misty valleys and strawberries to Lonavala's chilled viewpoints, each destination offers a refreshing break. Matheran's car-free tranquillity, Bhandardara's lakeside calm, and Amboli's lush forests make them ideal for peaceful escapes, all within a budget-friendly range for travellers.

Government told phone makers to put cybersecurity app Sanchar Saathi on all new devices within 90 days, sparking political backlash and apprehension among manufacturers. Opposition leaders said it can be used for snooping and violating users' privacy. Industry sources told Reuters government didn't consult manufacturers before announcing the move. Centre, however, clarified the app can be deleted.

Apple does not plan to comply with India's mandate ordering phone makers to preinstall the government-owned Sanchar Saathi app and will approach the government over the matter, Reuters reported, citing sources. Noting that it raises privacy and security issues for Apple's iOS ecosystem, a source said, "It's not only like taking a sledgehammer, this is like a double-barrel gun."

Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar hosted CM Siddaramaiah for breakfast amid power tussle over the post of CM. "It's just reciprocal, that's all, nothing else," Shivakumar stated. According to sources, no breakthrough is expected in today's breakfast meeting, and is speculated to be a courtesy visit. Notably, the two leaders met for breakfast at Siddaramaiah's residence on Saturday.

Congress MP KC Venugopal slammed the DoT's mandate to pre-install the Sanchar Saathi app on mobile phones, calling it a "dystopian tool" that threatens privacy. Critics argue it enables government surveillance, while the DoT defends it as a measure for citizen safety, handset verification, and fraud reporting, requiring manufacturers to comply within 90 days.

Reacting to SP MP Rajeev Rai's criticism of Bengaluru's traffic, Karnataka Deputy CM Shivakumar said he will meet Rai in Delhi and will show him the traffic in national capital. Rai had tagged CM Siddaramaiah in his post where he said he was stuck for one hour in Bengaluru traffic and the police didn't pick his calls.

Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Tuesday criticised the Opposition amid row over Sanchar Saathi app and said the Opposition does not have to turn every issue into weapon just to create a ruckus. Notably, the central government has mandated the pre-installation of the Sanchar Saathi mobile application on all new handsets.

A 78-year-old woman, Usha Bolar, died after being hit by a school bus in Andheri East last week. The driver, Santosh Nirgude, 40, fled the scene but was arrested hours later. Police confirmed the school children were unharmed. Nirgude faces charges including causing death by negligence and rash driving.

A guest speaker faces molestation charges at Mumbai's St. Xavier's College, sparking outrage from students. Dr. Anwar Ahmed Siddiqui is accused by nine students and a retired teacher of harassment during a seminar. Student protests forced the college to file an FIR. Police have dispatched a team to Wardha for his arrest, ensuring swift action.

The Bhopal disaster, occurring on December 2-3, 1984, was a chemical leak at a Union Carbide pesticide plant in Bhopal, MP. This tragic event is often referred to as the Bhopal gas tragedy and marked one of the worst industrial disasters in history. An accidental release of methyl isocyanate (MIC) gas from Union Carbide India Limited led to widespread devastation.

The Bengaluru Police have registered a case against Rameshwaram Cafe owner Raghavendra Rao, his wife Divya Raghavendra Rao, and senior executive Sumanth Lakshminarayan after a 19-year-old customer alleged that he found a superworm in his food at the cafe's outlet in Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) Terminal 1. The case includes charges of food adulteration, criminal conspiracy, and cheating.

The IMD has forecast a spell of unusually cool weather and light rain for Bengaluru in the first week of December, with temperatures expected to remain significantly lower than normal. The change in weather conditions is attributed to the impact of Cyclone Ditwah, which is moving along the Tamil Nadu coast and influencing cloud cover and moisture levels over Karnataka.

Tata Group-operated Air India flew an Airbus A320 eight times on November 24-25 with an expired airworthiness license, potentially putting passengers' safety at risk, The Economic Times reported. An engineer discovered the huge lapse, after which the plane was taken out of service. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation has initiated an investigation into the matter, hinting at heavy penalties.

Pictures and videos of Hamas-style weaponised drones and rocket launchers have been found in the deleted folder on the phone of Delhi blast co-conspirator Jasir Bilal Wani alias Danish, NDTV reported. Videos on how to plant explosives in drones were also reportedly found in Danish's phone. All these visuals were reportedly sent to him via an app.

Travelling from their residences to educational institutions is becoming riskier for students of schools situated along highways and roads due to the growing heavy vehicular traffic. Underage driving, poor check on movement of modified vehicles, and coincidence of opening and closing time of educational institutes with peak traffic hours on highways have further compounded the issue.

A 39-year-old construction worker was killed on Sunday evening after a speeding car struck him while he was crossing National Highway 44 near Devanahalli. The victim, identified as Pintu Paswan, succumbed to his injuries while being taken to a private hospital. Police have arrested the driver for causing death by negligence.

A watchman in Tardeo, Mumbai, has been arrested for allegedly assaulting a 9-year-old boy. Virendra Ramji Rai (60) was taken into custody by Tardeo Police. An FIR has been registered under BNS and POCSO Act sections. The incident occurred Sunday afternoon, with the accused reportedly locking the child in a meter room. Further investigation is ongoing.

Around 100 families of Preetnagar in Muradpur locality of Tarn Taran town have been deprived of a drinking water supply and other basic civic amenities for years. Muradpur locality houses a slum population and it is the same locality about 90 residents of which were found to be suffering from jaundice during their medical check-up conducted a few years ago.

Raunak Pathak, 17-year-old student who topped district in 2023 Class 10 board examinations, allegedly died by suicide just hours before he was to appear for Class 12 physics pre-board exam in UP's Kanpur, police said. His motorcycle was found near the Juhi railway yard, where Raunak's body was discovered beside the tracks, the officials said.