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Big Stories Today: Petrol, diesel prices to be cut by Rs 5, 10 from tomorrow, WHO okays Covaxin, Pakistan refuses airspace for Srinagar-Sharjah flights

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Central government on Wednesday announced the reduction of excise duty on petrol and diesel. from tomorrow onwards the prices of petrol and diesel will be reduced by Rs 5 and 10, respevtively.

Afghanistan win toss, opt to field first against India in Abu Dhabi


In the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2021 between India and Afghanistan, Afghanistan win toss and opt to field first. 

The India vs Afghanistan T20 WC 2021 match is taking place at Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi from 7.30 pm IST. Its a must-win game for team India, who are yet to win their first match in the tournament. Afghanistan has registered two wins so far. India, to keep their hopes alive of reaching the semi-finals, will have to register a win against Afghanistan tonight.

PM Modi to spend Diwali with Army jawans in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri

Sticking to the tradition, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to visit the border outposts area of Nowshera sector in Jammu & Kashmir’s Rajouri.

WHO approves Bharat Biotech’s Covaxin for emergency use

Bharat Biotech’s Covaxin has got WHO approval on Wednesday as the technical advisory team has recommended the India-made vaccine for emergency use listing for 18 years and above. This marks a major victory for India’s journey in vaccination against Covid-19.

Centre releases Rs 17,000 crores GST compensation to states

The Central Government has released GST Compensation of Rs. 17,000 crore to States today.

The total amount of compensation released to the States/UTs so far including the aforesaid amount during the year 2021-22 is Rs. 60,000 crore.

Delhi’s air quality turns very poor day ahead of Diwali

The air quality in Delhi deteriorated as it entered the very poor category for the first time this season. The Air Quality Index (AQI) of the city was reported 316 on Wednesday afternoon.

Delhi’s neighbouring cities — Faridabad (310), Ghaziabad (334) and Noida (316) — also recorded very poor air quality. Before this, the highest AQI of the season recorded in Delhi was 298 in the poor category on October 17.

Sensex ends Samvat 2077 on weak note, slips 257 points to settle below 60,000

The benchmark indices on the Bombay Stock Exchange and National Stock Exchange (NSE) ended the last day of Samvat 2077 year on a negative note, slipping over a quarter per cent on Wednesday weighed by weakness in banking and automobile stocks amid a negative trend in global markets ahead of the policy outcome of the US Federal Reserve.

Pakistan’s Babar Azam becomes No. 1 batsman in ICC T20 rankings

Pakistan captain Babar Azam’s two successive half-centuries in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2021 have helped him overtake England’s Dawid Malan and grab the top position for batters in the ICC Men’s T20I Player Rankings.

Delhi High Court restrains heads of nine institutes of Jawaharlal Nehru University from taking major decisions

The Delhi High Court has restrained the heads of nine JNU centres from taking any major decisions and said that their appointment by the university’s Vice-Chancellor was prima facie without any authority.

High court stated that the Vice-Chancellor is not vested with the power to appoint Chairpersons of Centres or Special Centres as the JNU statute confers the power of appointment on the Executive Council.

Delhi’s air quality a day before Diwali best in 5 years, says Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai

Environment Minister Gopal Rai said on Wednesday that the air quality in the national capital a day before Diwali is the best in 5 years.
Earlier he said, Delhi Police and sub-divisional magistrates have been asked by the Delhi Government to keep a round-the-clock vigil to prevent the sale, purchase, and bursting of firecrackers on Diwali, with a special focus on border areas.

Pakistan refuses use of its airspace for Srinagar-Sharjah flights

Pakistan has once again declined the use of its airspace for flights from Jammu and Kashmir’s Srinagar to Sharjah.
Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah called the move very unfortunate and tweeted: “Pakistan did the same thing with the Air India Express flight from Srinagar to Dubai in 2009-2010. I had hoped that Go First being permitted to overfly Pak airspace was indicative of a thaw in relations, but alas, that wasn’t to be.”

Tamil Nadu government declares holiday for schools in 15 districts

Tamil Nadu government has declared a holiday for schools in 20 districts on Wednesday to avoid accidents caused by water stagnation amid the prediction of heavy rainfall by the Indian Meteorological Department.

Schools in Chengalpet, Kancheepuram, Thiruvallur, Villupuram, Kallakurichi, Ranipet, Trichy, Ariyalur, Namakkal Cuddalore, Mayiladuthurai, Vellore, and Karur will be closed today.

PM Modi holds meeting with districts having low Covid vaccination coverage

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday held a review meeting with district magistrates of over 40 districts having low Covid-19 vaccination coverage.
The meeting, being held via video conferencing, includes districts with less than 50 per cent coverage of the first dose and low coverage of the second dose of vaccine.

Delhi CM Kejriwal urges people to follow Covid-19 protocols ahead of Diwali

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal extended his greetings for Diwali to all the citizens of Delhi, and on this occasion announced a new web portal to take local business globally.

Kejriwal said that last year, the Covid-19 virus spread rapidly during the festival season, and asked people to be extra cautious this year.

Delhi Police arrest 2 with heroin worth Rs 18 crore

Delhi Police on Wednesday arrested two drug smugglers with 6 kg of heroin worth Rs 18 crores from Delhi.
Delhi Police had launched a special anti-drug enforcement drive under Operation Spider. The two accused–Asim and Varun–were arrested in this operation after the officials received information related to a drug mafia.

The police said that the accused had found a new way to produce drugs. Drug plants were set up in the house itself. These drugs were then supplied all over India, including Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Delhi and Punjab.

Tripura police file five criminal cases against 71 persons for alleged fake and provocative posts on vandalism of a mosque

The Tripura Police on Wednesday morning registered five criminal cases against 71 people for allegedly posting provocative and fake posts on social media.

Tripura Police in a Facebook post Appealed to people to stay away from spreading fake news and rumours, the police have also warned that strict action would be taken against those trying to create hatred in the society.

10,000 EV charging stations in the next three years, says OIL chairperson SM Vaidya

Oil India Limited chairperson SM Vaidya said that 10,000 electric vehicles charging stations will be set up in next three years.
2000 electric vehicle charging stations will be established in the next 12 months and another 8000 in the next two years to achieve target of 10,000 EV charging stations in the next three years, h3e said.

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Dead frog found in Gwalior school meal sparks probe into hygiene lapses

A dead frog discovered in a Mid-Day Meal at a Gwalior school has led to a district investigation following earlier complaints of poor food quality.

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A disturbing incident at a government primary school in Gwalior has triggered an official inquiry after a dead frog was found in food prepared under the Mid-Day Meal scheme. The discovery has renewed concerns over food safety standards in schools across Madhya Pradesh.

Viral image prompts swift action by district authorities

A photo circulating online showed a dead frog in a cooked vegetable dish reportedly served at the Government Primary School in Gokulpura. The incident came to light when teachers noticed the contamination before lunchtime. They recorded a video, alerted authorities and pointed out that complaints about foul smell, insects and poor-quality food had been raised earlier as well.

The uproar prompted immediate intervention from the District Panchayat. The Chief Executive Officer ordered a detailed probe, directing District Education Officer Hariom Chaturvedi to verify the video’s authenticity and review how the contamination occurred.

Separately, senior officials, including Collector Ruchika Chauhan, have sought reports from the school administration and the Mid-Day Meal provider. Authorities have stated that strict disciplinary action will follow if negligence is confirmed.

Renewed scrutiny of the Mid-Day Meal programme

This incident adds to ongoing concerns about hygiene and monitoring under the meal scheme, which is meant to improve child nutrition and encourage school attendance. Despite being a key welfare initiative, repeated lapses in food quality have been reported in the state, raising questions about oversight and accountability.

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Delhi records sharp early December temperature dip as cold wave threat grows

Delhi recorded its lowest early December minimum in more than a decade as IMD warns of an approaching cold wave.

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Delhi started the month on an unexpectedly cold note, with temperatures dropping much lower than what the capital typically experiences in early December. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported a minimum of 5.7°C on December 1 — the lowest first-week December reading in more than a decade.

Unusual chill grips the capital

IMD data shows that early December temperatures in Delhi usually remain between 7°C and 11°C. Instances of colder starts have been rare, with only a few years — such as 2012 and 2017 — recording single-digit lows around this period. In recent years, the mercury has seldom dipped below 8°C at the beginning of the month, making this year’s drop particularly notable.

IMD anticipates that the cold spell may continue, with parts of Delhi likely to meet cold wave criteria. Typically, the capital slides below 5°C only after December 10. Last year, temperatures reached 4.9°C by December 11, while in 2023, the minimum fell below 5°C on December 15. In 2022, the lowest was 5°C recorded on December 25.

Delhi’s all-time December minimum remains 0°C, recorded on December 27, 1930.

Winter forecast indicates longer, stronger cold spells

IMD’s seasonal projection for December 2025 to February 2026 suggests normal to below-normal temperatures across central and northwest India, while southern states and the Northeast may witness warmer-than-usual minimum temperatures. Parts of Rajasthan near the border are also expected to experience above-normal nighttime temperatures.

Delhi is already close to entering a cold wave phase — defined as a minimum below 10°C and 4.5°C or more below normal at two or more stations. The last time the capital recorded a December cold wave was in 2021, spanning four days.

IMD also predicts 2–5 additional cold wave days in Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, and Bihar this season. Meanwhile, regions such as Rajasthan, Punjab, and the Northeast may see fewer cold wave days, indicating a stronger winter in central India and milder spells in some northwestern and northeastern areas.

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Sanchar Saathi not mandatory, clarifies Jyotiraditya Scindia amid privacy outrage

Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia has clarified that the Sanchar Saathi app is not mandatory on new phones and can be deleted, countering Opposition claims of surveillance.

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Amid the growing political storm over the Centre’s directive asking mobile phone makers to pre-install the Sanchar Saathi app on all new devices, Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia has clarified that the app is not mandatory and users are free to delete it if they choose.

Minister says app is optional, aims to protect users

Responding to concerns flagged by the Opposition over alleged surveillance risks, Scindia said users will have full control over the app. He compared it to other pre-installed apps that users can choose to keep or remove.

“Don’t activate it. If you want to keep it in your phone, keep it. If you want to delete it, do so,” he said, adding that the app will remain dormant if not used.

The minister emphasised that Sanchar Saathi is designed to safeguard citizens against cyber fraud. “This is a matter of customer protection. There is nothing mandatory. If you do not want to register it, don’t. And if you want to delete it, delete it,” he said, noting that many people are unaware such a tool exists.

Opposition flags privacy concerns, calls move “surveillance”

Congress leaders have accused the government of enabling intrusive monitoring.

  • KC Venugopal said the decision was “beyond unconstitutional”, citing the fundamental right to privacy.
  • Priyanka Gandhi Vadra called Sanchar Saathi a “snooping app”, saying citizens’ privacy was under threat.
  • Priyanka Chaturvedi termed it “another surveillance moment”.
  • Karti Chidambaram alleged the move mirrored actions in authoritarian regimes.

Government rejects criticism, cites rising cyber fraud

Countering Opposition remarks, Scindia said the government was attempting to clear misconceptions. He stated that cyber fraud worth ₹22,800 crore took place in 2024, and Sanchar Saathi was developed to help citizens report fraud, track lost phones, and prevent misuse of telecom resources.

“When we are giving Sanchar Saathi to the common citizen, they are saying it is Pegasus. We cannot show truth to those who don’t want to see it,” Scindia said.

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