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DRDO's high-speed rocket-sled test puts India in elite club of nations

In a rocket-sled test, the system coupled with a rocket propulsion mechanism is run at a high speed on a pair of rails to simulate a moving aircraft in mid-air, a senior official said

Winter Session: Lok Sabha to debate electoral reforms on Dec 9, says Rijiju

Opposition's demand for discussion on SIR of electoral rolls ruled out; PM Modi to initiate Vande Mataram debate

SC status after conversion amounts to 'fraud' on Constitution: Allahabad HC

The court directed the Principal Secretary (Minorities Welfare Department) to take appropriate action to ensure that the distinction between minority status and SC status is strictly enforced

Imran Khan 'perfectly fine' but facing mental torture, says sister

The development comes amid rumours on social media about Khan's health as his family was constantly being denied from meeting him in prison for more than a month

ITO most feasible for Delhi govt's proposed twin-tower project: Officials

Delhi PWD minister Parvesh Verma held a meeting in which the issue of twin-tower was discussed by officials of his department and the Income Tax department

Police deny permission for actor Vijay's roadshow in Puducherry

However, after the police declined to permit the roadshow, TVK general secretaries B Anand and Aadhav Arjuna met senior police officials here on December 1 and requested for the permission

Maharashtra to list energy utilities starting with transco in 2026, says CM

He shared that the government expects the listing of Maharashtra State Electricity Transmission Company in 2026

Eyeing EV top spot, Maruti to set up 100K charging points, launch new range

In line with this vision, by 2030, the company aims to establish a network of over 1 lakh charging points in partnership with dealers and charge point operators, he added

Cashfree ties-up with JP Morgan Payments to enable cross-border payments

Payments firm Cashfree on Tuesday announced a collaboration with J.P. Morgan Payments as part of its commitment to building a borderless payments ecosystem.

India signs up to procure more Heron MK-II drones after Operation Sindoor

In September, the defence ministry issued the Request for Proposal (RFP) for the acquisition of 87 MALE drones, with a focus on an indigenous Make in India programme that allows foreign collaboration

Delhi court grants bail to 8 arrested in scuffle with cops at India Gate

Police had originally arrested 17 people in a case lodged at Parliament Street Police Station. On November 28, nine of them were granted bail

Rubaiyya Sayeed kidnapping: Court frees Shangloo, rejects custody to CBI

Rejecting the CBI plea for his custody, the special court noted that there was no mention of him in the charge sheet filed by the agency

No plan to lift FDI cap in public sector banks beyond 20%: MoS Finance

The FDI limit in PSBs and private sector banks is 20% and 74%, respectively

WB govt offers ₹2 lakh aid to families of 39 dead amid SIR-related panic

Thirteen others who fell ill during the SIR exercise including three booth-level officers (BLOs) allegedly burdened by "excessive workload" would also be given Rs 1 lakh each, Mamata Banerjee said

Delhi on high alert ahead of Russian President Putin's India visit

Putin is scheduled to arrive in Delhi on December 4 for two-day visit

ADB approves $650 mn loan to boost India's rooftop solar rollout by 2027

Aligned with India's Nationally Determined Contribution targets, the programme will enhance the skills and capacity of at least 5,000 personnel, including 1,500 women

Amit Shah says ₹6,842 cr refunded to 35.44 lakh Sahara Group depositors

The refund has been given to 35.44 lakh depositors out of 1.41 crore who have submitted applications through the Sahara Refund and Re-submission Portals, he said in a written reply to the Lok Sabha

PFRDA plans to create NPS fund-of-funds to channelise money to select AIFs

PFRDA has classified all alternate investment instruments into equity and debt after Sebi categorised Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) as equity

Give statutory authority to National Statistical Commission: Par panel

The Committee appreciated India's active global statistical engagements and adherence to international standards, however, noting the limited translation into tangible domestic outcomes

Adani Enterprises completes ₹231 cr acquisition of Trade Castle Tech Park

AdaniConneX (ACX), a joint venture of Adani Enterprises Ltd and data centre operator EdgeConneX, had executed a share purchase agreement on November 21, 2025 with TCTPPL