States News
Undertrial found dead in Kannur Central Jail in Kerala
He was facing trial for allegedly murdering his wife and was sent to Kannur prison from Wayanad seven months ago, says jail superintendent
OpenAI plans to improve ChatGPT and delay initiatives, such as advertising: Report
OpenAI hasn't publicly acknowledged it is working on selling ads, but it is testing different types of ads, including those related to online shopping, the report said, citing a person with knowledge of its plans
Nvidia takes $2 billion stake in Synopsys as AI deal spree accelerates
The deal, unveiled by the companies on Monday, comes as Nvidia has carried out a range of investments, such as those in OpenAI and Anthropic
How Seoul Dak is bringing Korean fried chicken culture to India
The fast food chain opens a new outlet in Bengaluru with Korean fried chicken, tteokbokki, ramen, corn dogs and more. We chat with founder Sean Lee
Apple trying to stall India antitrust case by challenging penalty law, watchdog says
Apple last month challenged Indias antitrust penalty law which allows the regulator to use global turnover when calculating the penalties
Ashish Sood announces 21 crore free-coaching scheme for Delhi Government school students
The Minister said several leading institutes have been empanelled in the Mahamana Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya Vidya Shakti Mission for which 21 crore has been set aside
Siddaramaiah, D. K. Shivakumar hold Round 2 of breakfast meetings at latters residence in Bengaluru
Though the meeting waslargely seen as a courtesy call, the CMs visit to the Deputy CMs residence isbelieved to have brought Mr. Shivakumar to the centre stage of Karnataka politics
Bangladesh's ex-PM Khaleda Zia's son readies return amid her deteriorating health, says party leader
The BNP chief is currently staying in a cabin on the fourth floor, and hospital officials said surrounding cabins have been vacated due to security protocols
ByteDance rolls out AI voice assistant for Chinese smartphones
The AI assistant, powered by ByteDance's popular Doubao large language model, allows users to voice activate tasks such as finding content and booking tickets
Apple names Amar Subramanya new VP of AI, replacing John Giannandrea
Apple a laggard in the AI race has been slow to add AI features to its products in comparison to rivals such as Samsung
Equity markets decline in early trade dragged by bank stocks, foreign fund outflows
Asian Paints, Bharti Airtel, Infosys and Bajaj Finance were among the gainers.
OpenAI takes stake in Thrive Holdings in latest enterprise AI push
OpenAI will work with Thrive's industry specialists to integrate its technology into business processes that remain largely manual and fragmented
India wins two golds and four silvers at International Junior Science Olympiad
The first day of the Winter session witnessed repeated adjournments of the Lok Sabha and an opposition walkout from the Rajya Sabha over demand for a debate on Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls
Australia rolls out AI roadmap, steps back from tougher rules
Australia currently has no specific AI laws though the centre-left Labor government last year signalled it would introduce voluntary guidelines
BLO deaths institutional murder, failure of administrative system, says U.P. Congress
Kerala local body polls: Rebel trouble haunts UDF in its Kannur stronghold
Rebel candidates are in the fray against both Congress and IUML nominees in the Corporation, prompting the latter to take disciplinary action against four activists. CPI(M) is presenting a team of new faces from diverse professional backgrounds, while the BJP has given priority to women candidates
Netflix makes cash offer to buy Warner Bros Discovery: Report
Netflix has made a mostly cash offer to buy TV and film group Warner Bros Discovery as the storied yet debt-laden Hollywood studio presses on with a sale
Enforcement Directorate conducting searches under FEMA into suspected hawala operator
Calling delay in elections injustice towards candidates, Mr.Fadnavissaid, Due to revision, the campaigning efforts of the party workers for last 20 to 25 days has gone into vain.
Global Cyber Monday online sales hit $17.3 billion, Salesforce data shows
Shoppers spent $17.3 billion online on Cyber Monday, Salesforce data showed
Watch: Hasina dynasty under fire in Bangladesh as courts deliver blow after blow
In Bangladesh a dramatic and complex legal drama is unfolding involving one of the regions most prominent political families. At the centre of it all is a former premier Sheikh Hasina, living in exile, now facing multiple severe sentences handed down by courts in her home country while she isnt there to hear them.
On the mountain state vote: reading political landscapes through geography
A new study reveals how geography influences political representation in Indias mountainous States, challenging traditional analyses and highlighting distinct electoral dynamics in regions like Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand
Why does India need bioremediation? | Explained
What are the two different types of bioremediation? How is traditional microbiology combined with cutting-edge biotechnology? Has the government initiated schemes to further bioremediation programmes? What are some of the challenges the country faces with respect to adoption of such technologies?
White House says admiral ordered follow-on strike on alleged drug boat, insists attack was lawful
The U.S. administration says the strikes are aimed at drug cartels, some of which it claims are controlled by Venezuelan President Nicols Maduro
Drug Bust in Singtam: Police Seize Nearly 3,000 Illegal Capsules Under Mission Nasha Mukht
Singtam, Dec 2: In a continued crackdown under Mission Nasha Mukht Singtam, Singtam Sikkim Police The post Drug Bust in Singtam: Police Seize Nearly 3,000 Illegal Capsules Under Mission Nasha Mukht appeared first on The Voice Of Sikkim .
Here is a select list of stories to start the day.
US Commerce chief confirms South Korea's 15% tariff rate retroactive to November 1
Lutnick said that the move unlocks the full benefit of South Koreas trade deal with President Donald Trump
The four-day-long session began with members paying their condolences to various people, including film actor and former Lok Sabha MP Dharmendra, former Union Minister Shriprakash Jaiswal, and the victims of the explosion near Delhis Red Fort
Six Detained in Soreng as Police Intensify Crackdown on Drug Abuse
Soreng, Dec 2 : Six individuals have been detained in Soreng (Sikkim) as the district The post Six Detained in Soreng as Police Intensify Crackdown on Drug Abuse appeared first on The Voice Of Sikkim .
Bonmati will miss second leg of Spains Nations League final against Germany after leg fracture
Aitana Bonmati will return to her club to begin the recovery period, the Spanish federation said
India begins Junior Women's World Cup with 13-0 win over Namibia
With a healthy lead, India continued to dominate as Sakshi scored her second with a superb run that was finished off with a thunderous strike
According to BCCI sources, Hardik Pandya has received clearance from the Centre of Excellence (COE) in Bengaluru to play
Once world-class players get going, difficult to stop them: Jansen
Reflecting on Virat Kohlis match-winning century in the first ODI, Marco Jansen said the only realistic window for a bowler is in the first few deliveries
12 dead, dozens missing as landslide submerges boats in Peru port
The number of people on board has not been confirmed, but the COEN national emergency operations center said there were about 50 passengers on one and none on the second
Joshna makes a strong startin HCL Squash Indian Tour 4
Joshna Chinappa will meet the seventh-seeded Kiwi Ella Jane Lash next
BJP demands audit of 1.25 crore entries made in SIR across three days in West Bengal
Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari claimed that between 26-28 November, digitisation figures of enumeration forms jumped from 5.5 crore to 6.75 crore, an abnormal and statistically impossible jump of 1.25 crore entries within just three days.
Fifty years ago | Biggest aid to India from Britain as grant
A hundred years ago | Indians in Zanzibar
Capturing urban dynamism in the 2027 Census
Capturing a comprehensive snapshot of the Indian populace requires recognition of transitional urban areas
Manesar violence: terminated Maruti workers petition for reinstatement junked
We had the list of 61 families, but people from only 20 turned up for the demonstration
Contribution of farm fires in Punjab, Haryana to pollution in Delhi-NCR episodic, says Centre
Air pollution in Delhi-NCR caused by local, regional factors, with stubble burning being an additional event, Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav tells Lok Sabha; CAQM notes biggest drop in farm fires in Punjab, Haryana since 2018, barring 2020
Stalked, doxxed: Internet turning into nightmare for Delhi women
Letters to The Editor December 2, 2025
A senior official in the Public Health Department says no cattle owners have been issued licences so far, as the plan was currently on hold. However, the GCC has set up shelters in the Tiruvottiyur, Madhavaram, and Royapuram zones to curb the problem
Watch: Whats causing air pollution in Delhi?
Every winter, North Indian cities choke under dangerous air pollution and this year is no different. Through October and November, air quality in places like Delhi, Noida, Ghaziabad and Rohtak stayed locked between very poor and severe. Whats causing the daily pollution spikes in Delhi?
Cautious optimism: on India and growth
Indias challenge is to maintain the growth momentum
New HIV cases highest in Mizoram; fresh infections drop nationally by 48% from 2010-2024: report
Annual AIDS-related mortality rate per 1,00,000 population estimated nationally at 2.32, with Manipur topping the list, says the India HIV estimate 2025 technical report
The new action plan on AMR needs a shot in the arm
The success of the National Action Plan on Antimicrobial Resistance (NAP-AMR 2.0) depends on how effectively national and State systems work together
Aavin hikes price of ghee to 700 a kg
Ramadoss-led PMKs protest against ECI put off due to rain
War clouds on the U.S. and Venezuela
Whatever Maduros failings, the U.S. must step back from its plans for Venezuela
The need for heart-resilient urban planning
The rise in cardiovascular disease in urban India points to the need for heart-friendly urban planning
The Stamford-based analyst firmreveals high expectations for both AI and other key technologies as government leaders focus on building a more productive workforce next year.Global public sector CIOs (excluding U.S) are reassessing vendor relationshipsamid global uncertainty. geopolitical tensions, digital sovereignty concerns
Glenmark Pharma plant completes U.S. FDA inspection sans observation
Two, including teenager, killed in night shelter fire
Lupin gets U.S. FDA nod for biosimilar
Deputy CM unveils T-shirt for Freshworks marathon
NMDC iron ore output 11% higher in Nov., sales rise 4%
Cyber fraud syndicate that duped job seekers busted; 3 arrested
Indias CAD moderates to $12.3 billion in Q2
Congress seat sharing team to hold talks with Stalin on December 3
Three arrested for robbing senior citizen of 3.5lakh
Finally Lottulodukku and Gulgulmaal win something, albeit on a cricket turf
Over 50 regular local cricketers, split into eight teams, decided to get creative with team names for the seventh edition of their locally held tournament at a turf in Kochi
UK special forces leaders covered up Afghan war crimes: whistleblower
The whistleblower said concerns about possible war crimes were first flagged to the director of special forces in early 2011 but not acted on.
Police hunt for man who escaped fire at Sangam Vihar
Junior hockey World Cup | Argentina in knockouts; Kiwis pip Japan
Baashyaam Group completes landmark 1,212-crore land purchase in Nungambakkam
Lokesh, Anitha in Delhi for talks on cyclone impact and pending issues
This is a basic health requirement which finds little or no mention in the election manifestos of even major political parties, says former Kerala University V-C B. Ekbal
President to consider Israel's best interests on Netanyahu pardon
Netanyahu and his wife Sara stand accused in one case of accepting more than $260,000 worth of luxury goods such as cigars, jewellery and champagne from billionaires in exchange for political favours.
Global summit of Tamil entrepreneurs and professionals to be held in Madurai in January
Compositions set to Raag Shivaranjini captivates audience in Mangaluru
Awareness meets, rallies mark World AIDS Day in city
Medical students should work in government sector to serve the poor, says Minister
PM Modi calls Sri Lankan President to offer continued support with cyclone relief
As part of Operation Sagar Bandhu, nationals of Sri Lanka, India, Germany, Slovenia, United Kingdom, South Africa, Poland, Belarus, Iran, Australia, Pakistan and Bangladesh have been rescued
Tirupparankundramtemple management can light lamp atDeepathoon: High Court
JusticeG.R.SwaminathansaysDeepathoonis located at a lower peakat a distance of not less than 50 metres from the mosque. It is in the unoccupied portion and belongs exclusively to the temple
Lakshman Singh takes charge as managing director of K-RIDE
A.P. records 5.80% increase in net GST collections up to November 2025
GCC receives over 1,200 complaints of civic issues owing to heavy rain on December 1
A holiday has been declared for schools and colleges in Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram, and Chengalpattu on Tuesday. Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin inspects waterlogged areas
Data tabled in Parliament reveals that the number of teachers employed at such schools rose from 1.26 lakh in 2022-23 to 1.44 lakh in 2024-25
2-day handlooms, handicrafts expo opens in Vizag
Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy | Will Abhimanyus T20 performance get him a foot in the door?
Nine major bank fraud accused among 15 fugitive economic offenders: govt.
Since June 2014, 120 people have been convicted under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, Ministry tells Lok Sabha
Race to the finish line evokes memories of the 1986, 2007 and 2010 skirmishes
The showdown in Abu Dhabi will witness a no-holds barred battle among Norris, Verstappen and Piastri; the Brit leads the Dutchman by 12 points
MLA hands over 35 lakh for development of municipal school at Krishnalanka

