The Indian government has dismissed rumors of an early retirement scheme for central employees. The government confirmed no such proposal is being considered. Existing rules allow employees to seek early retirement if they meet the criteria. The minister clarified this in response to a question in Parliament. Employees can refer to the 2021 pension rules for more information.

BJP's Ram Shinde was elected unopposed as chairperson of the Maharashtra legislative council, filling a post vacant since July 2022. With this, BJP holds presiding officer roles in both legislative houses. Shinde, a former minister, joined the Upper House in July 2022 after narrowly losing the Karjat-Jamkhed assembly seat to NCP's Rohit Pawar.

Over 50 bomb threats have disrupted Delhi schools, hospitals, and airports since May, causing chaos and prompting investigations. Police face challenges tracing the culprits due to the use of VPNs and proxy servers, hindering efforts to pinpoint the source of the threats. Experts highlight inadequate legal frameworks for obtaining information from service providers, further complicating investigations.

The Delhi High Court has ordered the virtual presence of two accused individuals in a Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) case involving AAP MLA Naresh Balyan. Police are seeking to transfer the case to a special MP/MLA court, citing jurisdictional efficiency.

Delhi's Pollution Control Committee mandates cow shelters and dairy farms with 15 or more cattle to obtain pollution control consent within 15 days. This directive, following court orders and CPCB guidelines, aims to address water and air pollution from these establishments. Non-compliance will result in legal action, including penalties, as per the Water and Air Pollution Acts.

Rajya Sabha adjourned amid uproar over no-trust motion against Chairman Dhankhar. Opposition parties accused Dhankhar of bias. Treasury benches defended him. Congress president Kharge raised concerns about speaking time. Dhankhar called for a meeting with Kharge and Nadda to resolve the impasse.

The Delhi High Court has requested a response from the Enforcement Directorate regarding AAP leader Manish Sisodia's plea against a trial court order in a money laundering case tied to the excise policy scam. Sisodia argues the chargesheet cognisance was taken without the required prosecution sanction. The case involves alleged policy modifications and corruption.

Delhi's air quality is 'very poor' today, with an AQI of 351. The city experienced the season's second-lowest minimum temperature of 9.8 degrees Celsius. Mostly clear skies are expected during the day, with the maximum temperature around 26 degrees Celsius. November this year was the warmest in five years, with average temperatures higher than usual.

A 72-year-old man in Delhi tested positive for Japanese Encephalitis. He received treatment at AIIMS and was discharged. National guidelines for vector-borne diseases are being followed. Authorities say there is no outbreak and no cause for public alarm. The case is considered isolated. The virus spreads through mosquito bites and can cause illness.

The Bombay High Court rejected the release pleas of Mihir Shah, accused in a fatal BMW hit-and-run case, and his driver. They claimed illegal detention, arguing the police didn't inform them of arrest grounds. Shah allegedly hit a two-wheeler, killing a woman, and drove with her on the car before fleeing. He was allegedly drunk.