Snooping not possible with Sanchar Saathi app: Scindia

Snooping not possible with Sanchar Saathi app: Scindia

The minister stressed that the app has been designed only to protect users, not monitor them. His remarks come at a time when the app has triggered a political debate, after the government directed smartphone manufacturers last week to pre-install Sanchar Saathi on all new devices. Dec 3, 2025
K'taka Cong infighting: Pro-Shivakumar slogans erupt as KC Venugopal lands in Mangaluru

K'taka Cong infighting: Pro-Shivakumar slogans erupt as KC Venugopal lands in Mangaluru

Venugopal is scheduled to participate in the centenary celebrations to mark the 1925 meeting between Narayana Guru and Mahatma Gandhi in Mangaluru. He will attend the event along with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, while Shivakumar is not part of the programme. Party sources said the Siddaramaiah camp is using the event to showcase its strength. The Shivakumar camp is reportedly unhappy with this development. Dec 3, 2025
Weather update: Cold wave grips north as cyclone Ditwah drenches south

Cold wave grips north as cyclone Ditwah drenches south

Officials said the precautionary measure was taken considering flooded stretches, waterlogged school zones and the continued threat of moderate to heavy showers. In Chengalpattu, a holiday has been declared only for schools, not for colleges. Similarly, Ranipet district -- particularly Arakkonam and Nemili taluks -- has declared a holiday for schools. Dec 3, 2025
BJP wins 7 seats in MCD bypolls, AAP secures three

BJP wins 7 seats in MCD bypolls, AAP secures three

The results of the bypolls held in 12 Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) wards were declared on Wednesday, with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) winning seven seats and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) securing three. The Congress also opened its account in the civic body, winning the Sangam Vihar-A seat. Dec 3, 2025
Delhi fog

Delhi air quality nears 'severe' level, multiple spots record AQI above 400

As per CPCB's Sameer app, Delhi's overall AQI stood at 376 around 7 a.m., inching close to the 'severe' threshold and showing a slight increase from Tuesday's average of 372. The reading currently places the national capital's air quality in the 'very poor' category, bordering the hazardous zone. Dec 3, 2025
Shooting fallout: Prez Trump announces plan to halt migration from Third World nations

Trump ties $18 trillion investment surge to more jobs, lower inflation next year

In a lengthy Cabinet session, Trump contrasted the previous administration's performance with what he called a record-breaking year. "In 10 months, we've secured commitments of over $18 trillion," he said, calling it a "record times probably eight or 10 times." He added: "There's never been a country that's had that kind of an investment ever in history." Dec 3, 2025