The World Bank approved an $800 million loan to develop Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh's new capital city. The funding will support the creation of a sustainable, economically vibrant urban center, generating jobs and improving residents' lives. The loan, repayable over 29 years, will leverage global expertise in urban planning and infrastructure development.

Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain, renowned for his innovative percussion work, passed away in San Francisco at 73 due to lung disease complications. The son of legendary tabla player Alla Rakha, Hussain's six-decade career spanned classical, jazz, and Western classical music, earning him four Grammy Awards, including three this year. He is survived by his wife, daughters, brothers, and sister.

Rajya Sabha House Leader J P Nadda criticized Congress's past actions, including the Emergency and Article 370, during a discussion on the Constitution's 75th anniversary. Nadda highlighted the abrogation of Article 370 as a corrective measure and invited Congress to observe an anti-democracy day on the 50th anniversary of the Emergency.

Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal will launch a new cargo scheme and vessel services along National Waterways 1 and 2. Three cargo vessels carrying gypsum, coal, and cement will depart from Kolkata to Varanasi, Patna, and Guwahati, respectively. Despite unrest in Bangladesh, the Indo-Bangladesh protocol route remains operational, though overall trade has declined due to economic and political factors.

The top UN court has commenced hearings on the legal responsibilities of countries to combat climate change and assist vulnerable nations. The case, pushed by island nations facing rising sea levels, seeks to establish international legal obligations and consequences for actions affecting the climate, with input from 99 countries and various organizations.

The Manipur government extended the suspension of mobile internet services in seven districts. The suspension was extended for three more days. The decision was made to maintain law and order. The suspension was initially imposed on November 16 for two days. The restriction on broadband services was lifted on Tuesday.

On the eve of the Maharashtra assembly elections, Bahujan Vikas Aghadi leader Hitendra Thakur accused BJP leader Vinod Tawde of distributing money to voters in Palghar district. Thakur claimed he received information about Tawde's alleged actions and confronted him at a hotel in Virar.

Uttar Pradesh is gearing up for crucial bypolls in nine assembly seats, viewed as the first electoral test for both the INDIA bloc and the NDA since the Lok Sabha elections. The BJP and SP are the main contenders, with the Congress supporting the SP and the BSP contesting independently.