Chennai and Thiruvallur are under a red alert as the remnant of Cyclone Ditwah brings extremely heavy rain. The India Meteorological Department said the deep depression over the Bay of Bengal is about 35 km from the north Tamil Nadu coast and will weaken in 12 hours. Maximum temperatures in Chennai are around 27°C and minimum near 23°C. Schools and colleges in Chennai, Thiruvallur, and Kanchipuram remain closed on December 2 to ensure student safety. Residents have been advised to avoid unnecessary travel and follow government safety instructions. Rain and thunderstorms are expected to continue in the coming days.

In Nanded, Maharashtra, 21-year-old Saksham Tatte was shot dead by his girlfriend Aachal Mamilwar’s family. Aachal said her brother took a police taunt as a challenge and killed Saksham because he belonged to a Scheduled Caste. The couple had been in a relationship for three years, which her family opposed. On the day of the murder, Aachal’s father and brothers allegedly attacked Saksham with guns and stones, leading to his death. Aachal applied vermilion on his body, “marrying” him posthumously, and demanded the death penalty for her parents and brothers. Police arrested eight people. (PC: India Today)

A total of 262 young cadets from Jammu and Kashmir were formally inducted into the Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry regiment in Udhampur on Monday. The recruits came from districts including Kupwara, Baramulla, Budgam and Srinagar. They took oath to serve the nation at the passing-out parade held at the JAKLI Regimental Training Centre in Dhansal. Lieutenant General P. K. Mishra reviewed the parade and praised the recruits for their discipline and commitment. Families were honoured with the ‘Gaurav Padak’ for their support. The event marked the beginning of the soldiers’ service to the country. (PC: Instagram)

An IndiGo flight from Kuwait to Hyderabad was diverted to Mumbai on Tuesday after an email warned of a “human bomb” on board. The threat message was received at Delhi airport, according to reports. The Airbus A321 landed safely in Mumbai at 8:10 am, where security teams and emergency units were on standby. An official statement from IndiGo is still awaited. Police and bomb squads began checks after the landing. A similar threat was reported on November 23 for a Bahrain-Hyderabad flight, which also landed safely in Mumbai. That threat later turned out to be a hoax. (PC: HT)

The Department of Telecommunications has ordered all phone makers to pre-install the Sanchar Saathi app on every new device sold in India. The app must appear clearly during setup and cannot be hidden or removed. The rule aims to curb IMEI fraud, track stolen phones and improve telecom security. Companies have 90 days to follow the order. Phones already in stores must get the app through updates. The Congress has called the move unconstitutional and a threat to privacy. KC Venugopal said a mandatory app that cannot be removed is a “Big Brother” step. The government has not responded yet. (PC: India Today)

Flights near Delhi and major Indian airports have experienced repeated GPS spoofing and GNSS interference, Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu informed Parliament on Monday. Since mandatory reporting began in November 2023, authorities received regular interference reports from airports including Kolkata, Amritsar, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, and Chennai. Aircraft approaching Delhi's Runway 10 encountered spoofed signals generating false positional data and misleading terrain warnings, particularly during severe November episodes within 60 nautical miles. While GPS interference typically occurs near Pakistan and Myanmar borders, capital incidents are unusual. India reported 465 border-region interference cases between November 2023-February 2025. New protocols require pilots reporting abnormal GPS behavior within ten minutes, with ground-based navigation backup systems ensuring operational continuity. (PC: The Telegraph)

A viral X post by lawyer Pranay Maheshwari urging Indians to leave the country and renounce citizenship has ignited intense online debate. Maheshwari advised citizens to relocate abroad for better lifestyle, respect, and quality of life, suggesting hundreds of nations offer superior opportunities. He encouraged obtaining permanent residency and new citizenships, claiming no moral issue exists in abandoning Indian nationality. However, the post faced significant backlash from users arguing that no country is perfect and every nation has challenges. Critics emphasized that India's diversity allows fulfilling lives domestically, while others accused Maheshwari of being preachy without leading by example. The controversy highlights divided opinions on emigration versus nation-building.

The Election Commission of India is under heavy criticism after posting a video of BLOs dancing during the SIR voter roll revision. The video came at a time when more than a dozen Booth-Level Officers across several states have reportedly died by suicide due to work pressure. Many people called the video tone-deaf and insensitive. The clip showed a “50-minute work, 10-minute fun” break in Kerala. Critics said the ECI should focus on reducing workload instead of sharing dance clips. Congress leaders also raised the issue in Parliament. The ECI has now extended the SIR deadline by one week. (PC: India Today)

India’s partnership with Russia played a major role in the success of Operation Sindoor. Key Russian systems like the BrahMos missile, S-400 air defence and Sukhoi fighter jets helped India stop enemy threats and carry out accurate strikes. Experts say these technologies gave India clear control in the air and on the ground. The BrahMos missile showed precise target-hitting power, while the S-400 stopped incoming drones and missiles. With President Putin visiting India on December 4–5, both nations are set to deepen their defence ties. The strong India-Russia bond continues to shape India’s security. (PC: NDTV)

West Bengal is now the second most visited state in India for foreign tourists, after Maharashtra, says the India Tourism Data Compendium 2025. The state saw 31 lakh international visitors in 2024, a rise of 14.8% from 2023. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said the growth comes from new tourism plans such as festival tourism, religious tourism and MICE events. Most visitors came from the US, Russia, the UK and Italy, even though there are no direct flights to Bengal from these regions. The state is also building new circuits, including coastal, hill and heritage routes. Bangladesh arrivals dropped sharply. (PC: X)