Sumit Kumar

DRDO successfully tests fighter-jet escape system at 800 km/h via rocket-sled, validating ejection, canopy-severance and pilot safety — a big step for India’s defence tech.

Uzma Khanum, Imran Khan’s sister, emerges as the family’s voice amid jail restrictions, political protests, and rumours about the former PM’s health in Pakistan.

Kajal Kumari, a teenage Bhojpuri actress, was targeted by a deepfake MMS leak. Officials launched a cyber probe after the fake video went viral.

Gujarat’s Dr Ganesh Baraiya defied disability bias to become a doctor at 25. His journey from court fights to medical posting inspires many.

Smriti Mandhana and Palash Muchhal’s wedding remains postponed — no new date fixed. Family health scare, social media panic and fact check on rumours.

Pakistan faces diplomatic embarrassment after Sri Lanka finds expired humanitarian aid sent for Cyclone Ditwah relief, raising questions over aid quality.

19-year-old Vedamurti Devavrat Mahesh Rekhe from Maharashtra flawlessly recited 2,000 Shukla Yajurveda mantras in 50 days, reviving a 200-year-old Vedic tradition.

Pakistan imposes three-day Section 144 in Rawalpindi as protests planned by PTI supporters over Imran Khan’s status spark security alert; gatherings and rallies banned.

Communications Minister Scindia says Sanchar Saathi app is optional and can be deleted — clarifies amid government’s phone-preload rule and privacy debate.

Maharashtra begins polls for 264 municipal councils and nagar panchayats; first–phase results now rescheduled for December 21 after vote-count delay.