The Annual Ground Water Quality Report 2025 revealed that 13 to 15% of total collected water samples in Delhi have uranium contamination. Of 84 total samples analysed, 24 of them were found to exceed uranium parameters. Drinking water in 86 monitored areas of Delhi was found to be unsafe as per Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) norms, PTI reported.

A towering 75-ft Vikram rocket replica has become Hyderabad’s newest attraction after being unveiled at a private aerospace campus. The monument was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, symbolising India’s rising space ambitions. Built to inspire young innovators, the installation marks a major milestone for the country’s fast-growing private space sector.

Royal Global School, Guwahati, Class 12 student Huma Abia Kanta presented an AI-driven Sanskrit–Chinese phonology paper at Gauhati University’s RegICON 2025. Her encoder–decoder model with Luong attention reconstructs Tang-era Sanskrit phonology from Chinese Buddhist lexicons. Co-authored with Assam researchers, it highlights northeast talent in AI and language tech.

NEHU hosted the IIC Regional Meet 2025, drawing over 500 participants from across the Northeast. Organised by MIC and AICTE, the day-long event featured keynote sessions, masterclasses, mentoring, pitching and the “Swadesh Udyami Bazaar.” Speakers urged stronger regional innovation ecosystems as the meet ended with awards and feedback sessions.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, speaking at a Brahma Kumaris event in Lucknow, lauded President Droupadi Murmu for her inspiring life journey, from being a teacher to reaching the highest office in the country. He described her resilience and rise in public service as a powerful source of motivation for every Indian, calling her story a beacon of inspiration.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, speaking at a Brahma Kumaris event in Lucknow, stated that India’s spiritual tradition teaches that uncontrolled mental impulses can lead to terrorism and unrest. He emphasized India’s ongoing battle against these destructive tendencies, both materially and spiritually, drawing inspiration from Sant Ravidas’ teachings on inner peace and global welfare.

Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat said India's tourism sector is poised to grow over 20% annually, driven by a rising middle class, strong economic growth and major infrastructure upgrades. He said the 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad will further boost tourism, urging bold private investment to elevate India's global tourism potential.

A major row has erupted in Murshidabad after TMC MLA Humayun Kabir accused his own party of blocking his plan to lay a Babri Masjid foundation stone on December 6. He alleges administrative hurdles backed by TMC and has threatened to block NH-34. The landowner denies selling the land, has fenced it off, and intensified the political, administrative, and ownership dispute.

After a TMC delegation met CEC Gyanesh Kumar in Delhi and alleged that more than 30 Booth Level Officers had died due to Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, CEC appointed a special roll observer for West Bengal, as per reports. ECI told TMC delegation not to threaten BLOs regarding dead, shifted and duplicate voters, reports added.

Amid protests against Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in West Bengal, TMC delegation met CEC Gyanesh Kumar in Delhi on Friday. "We started...meeting by stating that CEC has blood on his hands. We raised five questions," Derek O'Brien, leader of TMC Parliamentary Party in Rajya Sabha, said. CM Mamata Banerjee claimed 35 people died due to SIR.

Senior Congress leader and three-time Kanpur MP Sriprakash Jaiswal passed away at the age of 81 due to heart-related complications. He served as Union Minister of State for Home Affairs from 2004 to 2009, and later took charge as India's Coal Minister until 2014 during the Manmohan Singh-led UPA government. His last rites will be held on Saturday.

Former Indian diplomat KP Fabian called Nepal's issuance of a new NPR 100 note showing disputed Indian territories "foolish." He stressed that Nepal should resolve border issues through diplomatic channels, not currency symbolism, and warned that outside influence from China or Pakistan may be prompting Kathmandu's action, which could harm Nepal's own interests.

A paan shop in Pune's Viman Nagar was violently vandalised by a koyta-wielding gang after the shopkeeper refused to give free cigarettes. CCTV footage shows the youths smashing glass and shelves during the late-night attack. Residents say the incident mirrors rising 'Koyta Gang' violence across Pune. Police have not issued a statement yet, heightening safety concerns.

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah has invited DK Shivakumar for a breakfast meeting at 9 am on November 29 amid speculation over a leadership change. Shivakumar's Delhi trip was abruptly cancelled, raising political curiosity. Meanwhile, DK Shivakumar’s brother and Bengaluru Rural MP, DK Suresh, is already in Delhi. The meeting is closely watched for potential unity signals or a joint press briefing.

A verbal clash at a Bengaluru private firm sparked outrage after two security guards were confronted for speaking Kannada. The incident highlights growing tensions as some newcomers reportedly refuse to learn the local language. Social media users stressed the importance of respecting Kannada, viewing it as a symbol of cultural identity, and called for harmony in the city.

Bengaluru’s Madanayakanahalli police cracked a shocking Gangondanahalli murder in which Basavaraju, 28, was killed by his wife Sharanamma and her lover Veerabhadra, aided by an accomplice, to hide their affair. The trio burned the body to erase evidence, but CCTV, technical data, and intelligence led police to arrest all three, who now face legal action.

The Karnataka Department of Horticulture on Thursday inaugurated the much-awaited Cubbon Park Flower Show, modelled on the iconic biannual Lalbagh Flower Show. The event, which has been introduced as a new floral attraction for the city, witnessed an impressive turnout on its opening day, signalling strong public interest.

Foreign affairs expert Robinder Sachdev said Nepal's new NPR 100 note, featuring disputed territories, is a continuation of the 2020 map revision. He warned that an exaggerated Indian reaction could worsen the situation, fueling nationalism and giving anti-India parties in Nepal political leverage amid the country's ongoing political turmoil.

Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma announced a ₹145-cr Hilton–Park five-star hotel and a full green-mobility shift as Tura prepares to host National Games 2027 events. The govt will subsidise homestays to create 350 rooms, push electric autos and buses, develop parks and open spaces, and set up rehab centres and safety measures under the Tura beautification drive.

Bengaluru Police have arrested a 36-year-old habitual offender who allegedly stole gold rings from jewellery shops by swapping genuine ornaments with fake ones. The arrest has helped solve three theft cases registered across the city and led to the recovery of more than 22 grams of gold.

The death of an eight-year-old boy from an upscale apartment complex on Bengaluru's Kanakapura main road has sparked alarm among residents, many of whom claim they have been suffering from persistent stomach-related illnesses over the past month. The child, who was admitted to hospital with severe diarrhoea three days earlier, passed away on Thursday.

Probe conducted by Enforcement Directorate has revealed that Jawad Ahmad Siddiqui, Founder of Delhi blast-linked Al Falah University, allegedly acquired land in Delhi by forging documents in the names of deceased five previous owners. This comes after ED arrested Siddiqui on charges of money laundering. ED had conducted multiple raids at locations linked to Al Falah group in NCR.

After India's GDP was estimated to grow by 8.2% in the second quarter of FY26, the BJP has hit back at Rahul Gandhi over his 'dead economy' remark. "Where are those who said the Economy is Dead? Their political careers are dead!" BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla said. Notably, US President Donald Trump had also called the Indian economy dead.

A Rajya Sabha bulletin reminded MPs not to raise slogans like 'Vande Mataram' and 'Jai Hind' inside or outside the House to maintain decorum. Shiv Sena(UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray challenged the BJP-led Centre. "My MPs Priyanka Chaturvedi and Sanjay Raut will raise the Vande Mataram slogan in the Rajya Sabha. Let me see what they do after that," Thackeray said.

Hot-air balloon rides will open to the public at DDA's Asita Park near Delhi's ITO area from Saturday, November 29. The ticket price is approximately ₹3,000 per person (excluding taxes) for less than 20 minutes, and the basket will accommodate up to four passengers. These are tethered flights, and the balloon ascends to a fixed height of around 120 feet.