An encounter erupted on Monday evening in Harwan, Jammu and Kashmir, after intelligence suggested the presence of a non-local group. A joint operation involving the Jammu and Kashmir Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) was launched to locate the suspects. Official sources report that two terrorists are believed to be trapped in the area as the operation continues. Authorities have cordoned off the region, prioritizing the safety of residents. This follows heightened vigilance after recent incidents in Akhnoor. Security forces remain on high alert as efforts to neutralize the threat are underway.

Gordon Sanghera, CEO of Oxford Nanopore Technologies, has spearheaded a landmark UK partnership to create the world’s first comprehensive "epigenetic map" of the human genome. The project, involving the UK Biobank, NHS England, and Genomics England, will analyze 50,000 samples to advance research on diseases like cancer and dementia. Sanghera, of Punjabi descent, emphasized the transformative potential of epigenetics in developing targeted treatments. UK officials highlighted the initiative’s role in the government’s 10-year health plan, which aims to prioritize prevention. The dataset promises to enhance understanding of disease progression and revolutionize healthcare globally.

Farmers from Punjab, under the banners of Bharatiya Kisan Parishad and Samyukta Kisan Morcha, broke police barricades near Noida’s Dalit Prerna Sthal and began marching towards Delhi, demanding a legal guarantee for Minimum Support Price (MSP). Despite heavy barricading, drone surveillance, and Section 163 enforcement by Delhi Police, protesters continued their march. This comes after the Supreme Court urged farmers not to disrupt public life. Farmers also demand Swaminathan Commission recommendations, pensions, debt waivers, and compensation for deceased farmers. Protests at Punjab-Haryana borders have persisted since February, with accusations of inaction by the Centre.

Harsh Bardhan, a 2023-batch IPS officer of the Karnataka cadre, tragically died in a road accident on Sunday while heading to his first posting in Hassan. The 26-year-old officer, who had completed his training at the Karnataka Police Academy, was traveling when a tyre burst caused the vehicle to crash near Kittane. Bardhan sustained severe head injuries and passed away despite efforts to transfer him to Bengaluru for further treatment. The driver, Manjegowda, suffered minor injuries. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and former CM Sadananda Gowda expressed condolences, mourning the loss of the promising officer.

Ahead of a farmers' protest march to Delhi, police have set up barricades on roads between Noida and Delhi, causing significant traffic jams. The first group of farmers, led by the Bhartiya Kisan Parishad (BKP), will start their march from Noida’s Maha Maya flyover at noon. Protesters demand a legal guarantee for Minimum Support Price (MSP), farm loan waivers, pensions for farmers, and justice for the 2021 Lakhimpur Kheri victims. More farmers will join the protest from December 6, with plans to march daily from 9 am to 5 pm.

Farmers from Uttar Pradesh are marching from Noida to Delhi today, demanding increased compensation for acquired land and benefits under the new agricultural laws. Led by the Bhartiya Kisan Parishad (BKP) and allied groups, the protest began at 12 PM near Mahamaya Flyover. Key demands include 10% and 20% plot allocations, 64.7% increased compensation under old laws, rehabilitation for landless farmers' children, and settlement of populated areas. Police have erected barricades and diverted traffic on Noida-Delhi routes, urging commuters to use the metro. Emergency vehicles remain prioritized. Farmers from 20 districts, including Agra and Bulandshahr, are participating.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called on the police to be more strategic, meticulous, adaptable, and transparent. Speaking at the 59th All India Conference of Police Chiefs, he emphasized the need to use technology to reduce workloads and improve policing. Modi expressed concern about rising digital frauds, cybercrimes, and deepfakes. He urged officers to harness the power of Artificial Intelligence to transform challenges into opportunities. Modi also highlighted the importance of SMART policing, a concept he introduced in 2014, which focuses on systemic changes to modernize and improve the police force across India.

An IndiGo Airbus A320 neo flight from Mumbai had a close call at Chennai airport on Saturday during Cyclone Fengal. A viral video showed the plane aborting landing as extreme weather forced a "go-around," with its wheels inches from the ground. IndiGo confirmed the manoeuvre followed safety protocols to ensure passenger safety. Cyclone Fengal brought heavy rains, flooding coastal Tamil Nadu and Puducherry. Chennai airport suspended operations till 4 a.m. Sunday, causing widespread flight delays and cancellations. Relief efforts by the Indian Army and NDRF began post-landfall, as Cyclone Fengal weakened into a deep depression by Sunday morning.

Cricket Australia (CA) faced criticism as Indian players were forced to run to the dressing room in the rain during the first day of the practice match against the Prime Minister's XI in Canberra. The bus dropped players outside the venue due to heavy rain, and no proper arrangements, including umbrellas, were made for their safety. This incident recalls similar issues during the 2020/21 Border-Gavaskar Trophy. While the first day's play was washed out, the second day began on time but was soon interrupted by rain, reducing the match to 46 overs per innings.

A massive fire broke out at Varanasi's Cantt railway station parking in Uttar Pradesh on Saturday morning, destroying at least 200 two-wheelers. The fire, likely caused by a short circuit, rapidly spread, engulfing the parking lot. Emergency responders, including 12 fire brigade vehicles and local police, worked for two hours to control the flames. No injuries were reported, but many railway employees lost their vehicles. "The flames spread quickly after a second short circuit," said eyewitnesses. Investigations are ongoing to determine the full cause of the fire.