In a pivotal development, Punjab Police detained Paramjit Singh, suspected associate of the deceased Khalistani terrorist Lakhbir Singh Rode, at Amritsar airport. Rode, recently passing away in Pakistan, was affiliated with anti-India activities. Paramjit Singh, also known as Punjab Singh or Dhadi, faces charges related to "terror funding and other subversive activities in Punjab," as per the Punjab's Director General of Police. The Director General termed the arrest a "major blow" to the terrorist network aiming to destabilize regional peace. Ongoing investigations, he added, aim to "unearth and expose the terrorist network" and bring them to justice.

Severe Cyclone Michaung rain forced over 1000 flight cancellations since yesterday with Chennai airport shut. IndiGo scrapped 550 flights across India due to the closure while Vistara suspended 10 Chennai flights. With the deluge stopping currently, Chennai struggles to drain floodwaters and gauge damage from the extreme rain. The airport halted services after its runway was flooded on Monday, but resumed operations on Tuesday morning. Meanwhile, Visakhapatnam airport also closed as the cyclone shifted towards Andhra. IndiGo declared 60 cancellations today despite reopening of the Chennai airport. The airlines will waive change fees for affected travelers along with Vistara reaching out to impacted flyers after the havoc.

India Meteorological Department (IMD) stated Cyclone Michaung has completed its destructive landfall after wreaking havoc in Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh. The severe cyclone claimed 12 lives in Chennai despite relentless efforts by the NDRF personnel to rescue citizens amid heavy floods. DMK MP NR Elango said: "It has affected normal life but since yesterday evening, the TN CM, ministers, mayor are on the streets with people...They saw to that there is no loss of life or non-supply of essentials." IMD scientist HR Biswas expects the storm to weaken soon after it slammed the Andhra coast earlier as a severe cyclone. Essential supplies continued despite transportation disruptions from the cyclone in Chennai. After the system unleashed savage winds and flooding over southern states leading to loss of lives, officials worked overnight to aid citizens through the Michaung havoc falling at the peak of its intensity. [Video Courtesy: ANI]

Sukhdev Singh Gogamedi, the chief of the right-wing group Rashtriya Rajput Karni Sena, was murdered in his own house today. The killers of Gogamedi first had tea with him in his Jaipur residence before opening fire, a chilling CCTV footage revealed. The video shows the men suddenly shooting Gogamedi from close range as he checked his phone, unaware of the imminent attack. Despite one guard attempting to intervene, the gunmen kept firing - pumping five bullets into Gogamedi including a final one to his head. Gogamedi and two aides were rushed to the hospital where he was declared dead. A member of the Canada-based gangster Goldy Brar's gang has claimed responsibility for the murder. "We take full responsibility for Sukhdev Gogamedi's murder," Rohit Godara Kapurisr wrote in a Facebook post.

Kolkata retained its tag as India's safest metro for the third straight year in the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) 2022 report, registering just 86.5 cognizable crimes per lakh population - the lowest among big cities. Cognisable crimes are those for which cases are registered under sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and SLL (Special and Local Laws). Pune followed at 280.7 cognisable offences per lakh people with Hyderabad recording 299.2. In 2021, Kolkata's cognisable crime rate was 103.4, and 129.5 per lakh in 2020, indicating an improving trend in 2022.  However, crimes against women rose from 1,783 in 2021 to 1,890 in 2022. The analysis covered 19 cities with over 20 lakh residents. This year, the eastern metropolis also witnessed a drop in violent crimes with only 34 murder cases being reported, down from 45 last year. 

Severe Cyclone Michaung's landfall is currently underway with its eye close to Andhra's Bapatla as the cyclone nears completing its damaging crossing of the south coastal belt in India. An official said the cyclonic storm is moving nearly northwards parallel to the coast and will finish landfall over the next two hours. Michaung is unleashing intense 90-100 kmph winds with 110 kmph gusts. Nearly 10,000 people have evacuated to 211 relief shelters across 7 districts facing the storm's fury. With heavy rains forecast during landfall, Andhra farmers frantically shifted harvested paddy from fields to protect crops from inundation. CM Jagan Mohan Reddy directed officials to treat Michaung as a major threat and avoid casualties and property loss while immediately calculating crop damage post-landfall. As the most severe December cyclone in decades slams Andhra Pradesh, the state scrambles to shelter displaced citizens and farmers work overnight to save standing grain fields from the heavy coastal deluge. [Video Courtesy: ANI X handle]

Cyclone Michaung made a devastating landfall near Bapatla on the Andhra Pradesh coast, wreaking havoc after unleashing rain chaos in Tamil Nadu. With at least eight casualties reported in rain-related incidents in Chennai, the storm surge threatens south coastal Andhra Pradesh. The cyclone, expected as a severe cyclonic storm with winds reaching 90-100 km/h (gusting up to 110 km/h), prompted an alert for eight Andhra districts. Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy declared it a major challenge, urging precautionary measures. Evacuations and relief camps are in progress, while Home Minister Amit Shah assures central support. Coastal areas in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry remain on high alert, anticipating heavy rainfall.

Chennai Airport has recommenced operations post a brief shutdown caused by Cyclone Michaung's heavy rainfall. Before the reopening, 21 aircraft were grounded, leaving approximately 1500 passengers stranded. The airport management reported successful clearance of water stagnation on runways and taxiways, deploying Crash Fire Tenders for slush removal. All communication and air traffic facilities are functioning normally. Airlines are advised to prioritize departures for stranded passengers' clearance. Meanwhile, the cyclone, positioned over the Westcentral Bay of Bengal, is expected to make landfall near Bapatla as a Severe Cyclonic Storm, maintaining wind speeds of 90-100 kmph.

Cyclone Michaung inflicts widespread havoc in Chennai, resulting in eight casualties and knee-deep waterlogging. Amidst the tumult, Chennai Airport temporarily suspends operations due to severe flooding but eventually resumes amidst persisting challenges. The cyclone, set to make landfall between Nellore and Machilipatnam at 11 am, prompts Andhra Pradesh to evacuate nearly 900 residents from vulnerable coastal areas. Foxconn and Pegatron halt iPhone production near Chennai due to heavy rains. The Indian Railways readies for potential disruptions. With the cyclone's severity expected to persist until December 6, heightened preparedness and relief measures are crucial in facing this unprecedented natural disaster.

Cyclone Michaung, a severe cyclonic storm, is set to make landfall between Nellore and Machilipatnam in Andhra Pradesh at 11 am, wreaking havoc in its wake. The storm has already claimed eight lives in Chennai due to heavy rain, flooding, and strong winds. Roads turned into rivers, vehicles were swept away, and power outages disrupted normal life. Chennai airport's runway is flooded, leading to flight cancellations. Tamil Nadu government declares a public holiday in affected districts. Rescue operations, relief camps, and emergency measures are in place. The cyclone's impact extends to neighboring Andhra Pradesh, with authorities on high alert. Union Home Minister Amit Shah assures assistance.