A disturbing video capturing the assault of two men and two women from Manipur in Delhi's Sunlight Colony has gone viral. The victims allegedly from Meitei community were reportedly attacked by a group of eight-nine people belonging to Kuki community, after a plea for help with a cab booking turned violent. An FIR, including sexual assault charges, has been filed against unknown accused. The victims, seen being punched and kicked in the video, suffered injuries, with one describing the harrowing experience, fearing for their lives during the relentless beating. Police are actively pursuing the assailants, starting with the identification of two captured on CCTV. [Video Courtesy: @christopherHij2 /X] 

Heavy fog in Delhi on Saturday led to major flight disruptions, with over 18 flights diverted and several delays. Poor visibility forced airlines to reroute planes to cities like Lucknow, Jaipur and Ahmedabad between 7:30am-10:30am. SpiceJet and Vistara alerted flyers about likely delays and diversions via social media. While the diversions helped flyers reach destinations safely despite near zero visibility in Delhi, it did cause inconvenience. The closures came as Delhi's air quality index stood at 368 in the 'very poor' category, while a thick winter fog enveloped the capital reducing visibility. The India Meteorological Department has predicted moderate fog on Saturday with temperatures between 12-25 degree Celsius in Delhi.

The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust has initiated the distribution of invitation letters for the upcoming inauguration of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya on January 22, 2024. Nearly 6,000 people will receive invitations to attend the 'Pran Pratistha' consecration ceremony of 'Ram Lalla.' Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath are among the notable attendees. Construction progresses with three versions of Ram Lalla crafted, with the final selection anticipated this month. The installation ceremony is set for the third week of January 2024, culminating the long-anticipated construction of the historic temple.

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel, on the eve of vote counting, writes to PM Modi seeking a ban on apps linked to illegal online betting. Baghel highlights the nationwide nature of this offshore-run business and requests action to curb illicit financial transactions. This move follows allegations, including an ED claim of Baghel receiving Rs 508 crore from UAE-based app promoters. BJP releases a video supporting the allegations. Baghel defends his position, referencing police actions against online betting in Chhattisgarh. The letter adds a layer to the ongoing controversy surrounding the Mahadev app and its alleged financial transactions.

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik extends financial aid of Rs 2 lakh to each of the four Odia workers rescued from Uttarakhand's Silkyara tunnel collapse. Raju Nayak, Dhiren Nayak, Bisheshwar Nayak, and Bhagban Bhatra, along with their families, met the CM at his residence, expressing gratitude. Patnaik praises their resilience as 'real heroes' and inquires about their well-being. Labour Minister Sarada Prasad Nayak, who monitored the rescue operation in Uttarakhand, also attended the meeting. The workers share their harrowing tunnel ordeal, and the CM commends their inspirational fight for survival.

Sikhs for Justice founder Gurpatwant Singh Pannun has mocked the Indian government's investigation into alleged assassination plots against him, stating "The only thing, I think, (the) Indian government is going to investigate (is) why their hitman could not kill one person." Rejecting his terrorist designation by India, Pannun claims he fights "India's violence with words" and "bullets with ballots." Indian intelligence sources criticize Pannun for trying to gain money from U.S. charges against an Indian national for allegedly conspiring to kill him. They say the U.S. should see Pannun's role in threatening India, and he should be handed to India for prosecution under multiple NIA cases rather than being harbored. India and U.S. remain in discussion sharing intelligence on the matter.

As heavy rains continue to lash Chennai, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin held a review meeting on cyclone preparedness as a storm brews over the Bay of Bengal. With the IMD forecasting cyclonic storm 'Miachaung' likely forming on December 3, Stalin directed officials to evacuate vulnerable residents and be prepared to clear fallen trees, drain flooded areas, maintain smooth traffic, and take all precautions. The CM asked officials to focus on Chennai's waterlogged neighborhoods by immediately deploying pumps. The IMD predicts heavy rains and thunderstorms will continue hammering Chennai and other coastal Tamil Nadu districts over the next few days ahead of the expected cyclone.

Thirteen schools in Bengaluru received bomb threats via email on Friday morning, prompting urgent police action. The emails claimed explosives were planted in the school premises. Police were alerted immediately and launched searches across the schools but no suspicious objects have been found so far. As precaution, schools notified parents advising that students will be dispersed given the threat and priority accorded to safety. Last year too seven Bengaluru schools had received similar hoax bomb threat emails. With memories of recent tragic blasts fresh, police are investigating today's threats seriously though previous cases proved untrue. Alarm has spread in Bengaluru over the disturbing emails targeting school children.

The Silkyara tunnel in Uttarakhand, where workers were recently rescued after being trapped post-collapse, had witnessed around 19-20 minor to medium cave-ins earlier while under construction over 5 years. NHIDCL officials attribute it to challenging area geology containing brittle rocks, terming collapses normal though impact was greater this time with workers trapped. A 160-260 meter stretch was marked as high-risk 'red zone'. An anonymous official confirmed past cavity collapses and rock issues posing construction hurdles, as noted by the European designing consultant too. Ultimately rescuers broke through to workers stuck for 17 days and brought them out through an escape pipe passage. 

After being trapped in a collapsed tunnel in Uttarakhand for 17 days, all 41 rescued workers have been declared medically fit by AIIMS-Rishikesh. The workers were admitted to the hospital on Wednesday and underwent extensive health evaluations. The medical bulletin stated that no injuries were found and all workers were physically normal and clinically stable. 40 workers have been discharged, while one worker stayed for treatment of a pre-existing heart condition not related to the tunnel collapse. Officials gave clearance for all workers to return home, ending their life-threatening ordeal. The complex rescue operation saved the lives of all 41 workers, who thanked the rescue teams. AIIMS advised the workers to consult doctors if they experience any mental changes in the coming days.