The Maharashtra government has formed a committee to probe the alleged ₹4,500-crore CIDCO land scam involving Shiv Sena leader and Social Justice Minister Sanjay Shirsat. The allegations were made by NCP (Sharad Pawar faction) MLA Rohit Pawar. He claimed that Shirsat allocated 15 acres of land in Navi Mumbai to the Bivalkar family during his tenure as chairman of CIDCO.

Two Indian Navy corvettes, INS Khanjar and INS Kora, are docked at Kolkata’s Kidderpore Dock for a two-day public exhibition. INS Khanjar, a Khukri-class ship commissioned in 1991, carries advanced guns, missiles and upgraded radar systems. INS Kora, commissioned in 1998, is equipped with Uran anti-ship missiles, modern guns and EW suites. The event showcases Navy’s strength and public outreach.

CJI Surya Kant ordered that urgent cases will be listed for hearing in the Supreme Court within two working days. Under the new rule, fresh cases will not require oral mention for listing; instead, they will be automatically scheduled once verified. For exceptionally urgent matters, litigants can submit a request between 10 am and 10.30 am to seek faster listing.

The Delhi Police warned about fake WhatsApp and SMS messages claiming a traffic challan (fine) is due, tricking users into downloading harmful files like "RTO CHALLAN.apk" to make payment. Officials said these links are part of phishing operations. They also urged people to check challan status only on the official Parivahan portal or Delhi Traffic Police website.

Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind chief Maulana Mahmood Madani has sparked a row over remarks on Supreme Court. He said, "After the verdict on Babri Masjid, triple talaq...it seems that courts are functioning under government's pressure." "Supreme Court is eligible to be called supreme only when it follows Constitution and upholds law. If not, it doesn't deserve to be called 'supreme'."

BJP's Amit Malviya reacted after West Bengal government accepted Centre's Waqf Amendment months after it was cleared in Parliament. "After spending months provoking the Muslim community to oppose the Waqf Amendment Act, Mamata Banerjee has finally bowed to the law," he said. West Bengal will have to run as per the law of the land and the Constitution, he added.

After Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind chief Mahmood Madani defended jihad, saying, "If there is oppression, there will be jihad", Delhi BJP spokesperson Yaser Jilani said, "Who is he threatening? Government of India?" "If you want to threaten, don't hide like this....The Government of India and PM Narendra Modi think for everyone. Mahmood Madani is trying to vitiate harmony," Jilani added.

Former IPS officer Kiran Bedi on Saturday called for a ban on air purifiers in government offices and residences, arguing officials must experience pollution directly. She wrote on X, "How will they breathe polluted air to know what happens? Further, it inhibits their going to the field and checking hot spots." She added, "We need solutions please...not to hurt anyone."

Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind chief Mahmood Madani is being criticised for defending jihad at an event and saying, "If there is oppression, there will be jihad." He also commented on National Song Vande Mataram, saying, "A 'murda kaum' (dead community) surrenders...They'll be told to recite Vande Mataram and they'll do so." His remarks have sparked a row for being provocative.

Shesh Paul Vaid, the former DGP of J&K, said J&K Congress sent workers to his residence to protest against him. "This reaction stems solely from our open letter to Rahul Gandhi, in which we urged him to refrain from making unfounded allegations against EC, SC and Armed Forces," he added. He said rather than addressing concerns, Rahul chose theatrics.

Meghalaya stood out at the Reinvent Northeast segment of Delhi Fashion Week 2025 with powerful cultural performances and standout handloom presentations. Designers Lakme Marak and Iaishah Rymbai impressed with Garo weaves and Eri silk collections, both winning Handloom Designer awards. The event also honoured Sabrella Marak for promoting Meghalaya’s fashion ecosystem.

A man in West Bengal has alleged during the ongoing SIR that a Bangladeshi citizen obtained a Voter ID and an Aadhaar by claiming himself to be his son. "A year ago, I gave Mahboor my Aadhaar so he could withdraw money from bank for me," Jiyad Ali said, adding, "During elections, I realised Mahboor had made himself my ‘son’."

Bengaluru will face a scheduled power outage on November 30 as KPTCL undertakes urgent maintenance work. BESCOM has announced that electricity will be suspended from 10 am to 5 pm in areas under the Platinum City substation. Several key localities and establishments will be affected. Citizens can report issues via the 1912 helpline or district-wise WhatsApp numbers.

The Karnataka government has revised the rental fee for Vidhana Soudha's Banquet Hall after major renovations. The daily rent has increased from ₹1 lakh to ₹2.15 lakh. The hall now features LED walls, upgraded lighting, advanced sound systems and new furniture. Officials say the modernised facilities offer a more professional, high-end experience for government, cultural and private events.

An illness outbreak at Prestige Falcon City has triggered public concern after hundreds reported diarrhoea and vomiting and an eight-year-old boy died. A local doctor alleged internal pressure to stay silent on suspected water issues, while residents say complaints were ignored. Officials deny a contamination link but have collected water samples.

A Himachal Pradesh JICA team visited Meghalaya to study the state’s MegLIFE model, which links community-led forest restoration, water security and climate-resilient livelihoods. The delegation reviewed nurseries, PES sites, spring rejuvenation works and women-led enterprises, strengthening inter-state collaboration on sustainable development.

Meghalaya has extended VAT exemption on fruit wine from 3 to 10 years to boost small producers and expand the state’s wine industry. At the Wine Economy Summit 2025, officials said new rules now allow wine boutiques selling only registered homemade wines. The move revives a centuries-old fruit wine tradition and supports Meghalaya’s growing niche market and local livelihoods.

Senior BSF officers said that 72 terror launchpads have been shifted to depth areas in Pakistan after BSF destroyed many terror launchpads along the border during Operation Sindoor. They added that the force is ready to inflict heavy losses on the enemy if the government decides to resume Operation Sindoor.

The central and state governments have acknowledged before the High Court of Karnataka that persistent mobile network disruptions in parts of the city are linked to the mobile jammer installed at the district prison in Kodialbail. The court has now directed both governments to file a detailed report on the remedial measures undertaken by December 1.

Kota becomes India’s first completely traffic light-free city after redesigning its entire road network with flyovers, underpasses, ring roads, roundabouts and one-way corridors. Signal-free system has cut travel time, fuel use and accidents. While every city can’t go fully signal-free, places like Indore and Bokaro are adopting AI-based and near signal-free models to improve urban mobility.

All India Muslim Jamaat President Maulana Shahabuddin Rizvi Barelvi reacted after Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind chief Mahmood Madani defended jihad, saying, "If there is oppression, there will be jihad." "Not just me, but crores of Muslims in India do not agree with his statement," Barelvi said. "He shouldn't provoke or instigate Muslims...Crores of Muslims trust Supreme Court & Parliament," he added.

The District Administrative Coordination Committee has sent a proposal to rename UP's Mirzapur as 'Vindhyachal Dham' to the government for approval. Locals welcomed the move, saying that the entire district is known by the name of Mother Goddess. "The entire city is known by the name of Maa Vindhyavasini...We want it to be called Vindhyachal Dham," a local said.

Meghalaya has released ₹130 crore as the final instalment of the 2024–25 post-matric scholarship, benefitting nearly 70,000 students. CM Conrad K Sangma said the state advanced the full amount without waiting for Central funds to prevent delays. He urged students to ensure Aadhaar-linked bank accounts for smooth disbursement.

MNS chief Raj Thackeray criticised the Nashik Municipal Corporation's (NMC) proposal to cut 1,800 trees to develop Sadhugram in the Tapovan area for the Kumbh Mela. "The government shouldn't give hollow assurances that trees would be planted somewhere else...that never happens," he said. He claimed that the government will later donate the levelled land to their "favourite industrialists".

Amid rising pollution in Mumbai, a video surfaced online showing a Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation road-cleaning vehicle reportedly blowing dust instead of cleaning the road. The clip appeared after the civic body’s Road Cleaning and Dust Control Campaign from November 28 to 30. As video went viral, social media users criticised it as "a system of shame" and "poor planning".