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Flight operations faced significant disruptions Wednesday morning as check-in systems at multiple airports simultaneously failed. Airlines, including IndiGo and Air India Express, resorted to manual procedures, leading to flight delays. Passengers were informed of a global Microsoft Windows service outage impacting airport IT systems.

The feature, known as Caller Name Presentation, will use the same technology that telecom operators use to flag certain calls as “Suspected” or “Suspicious”

The former IPS officer said that the CAQM is led by a retired official who, while experienced, lack the administrative leverage and political heft essential to move ministries and influence budgets

BJP secured 7 out of 12 seats in the MCD by-elections, retaining its lead but falling short of a majority. AAP won 3 seats, Congress 1, and All India Forward Bloc secured a victory in Chandni Mahal. The results indicate a shift in the political landscape ahead of the mayoral polls.

The Centre assured the Supreme Court that the woman would be provided free care and the necessary facilities, taking into consideration her medical condition

Apple welcomes Indian-origin AI expert Amar Subramanya as VP of AI, reporting to Craig Federighi. Subramanya, with a strong background from Google and Microsoft, will lead Apple Foundation Models, ML research, and AI Safety. This move signifies a new chapter in Apple's AI strategy, focusing on integrating advanced research into user-centric products.

Pacer Harshit Rana dismisses social media criticism, focusing on performance ahead of the third ODI against South Africa. Despite facing trolling and accusations of favoritism, Rana emphasises his dedication to hard work on the field. His recent performance and potential are lauded by captain KL Rahul and former selector Sarandeep Singh.

The Trump administration has halted immigration application processing for individuals from 19 countries, including green card requests. This move, prompted by a recent shooting incident, mandates a comprehensive re-review and potential re-interview of applicants from high-risk nations who entered the US after January 20, 2021. The directive also impacts approved benefit requests for immigrants arriving during the Biden administration.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that Mr. Trump has brokered several peace deals, including the very dzangerous ones like India and Pakistan, and deserves tremendous credit for reshaping America’s foreign policy

The Indian rupee has fallen below Rs 90 to the US dollar for the first time, signaling a shift in economic perception and impacting households. This depreciation, driven by trade tensions, investor exodus, and an RBI policy shift, makes imports costlier and affects education and travel expenses for citizens.

Saudi Arabia has approved its 2026 state budget of 1.313 trillion riyals ($350 billion), targeting economic growth and Vision 2030 goals. Public revenues are estimated at 1.147 trillion riyals, with a projected deficit of 165 billion riyals. The plan emphasizes fiscal sustainability, development projects, social programs, and giga projects, aiming to strengthen the economy, enhance public services, and support citizens’ well-being.

Pop star Sabrina Carpenter has publicly condemned the White House. Her song 'Juno' was used in a video promoting deportations without her permission. The White House responded by defending its actions. This follows similar objections from musicians like Kenny Loggins and Olivia Rodrigo regarding their music's use in political messaging.

Congress MP Renuka Chowdhury responded to a potential privilege motion for bringing a dog to Parliament with a bark, questioning the outrage over the animal while other pressing issues are ignored. She asserted there's no rule against bringing pets and vowed to continue caring for animals, suggesting the "real dogs" are in Parliament.

The informants revealed that these drugs were being sent to other parts of Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Bihar, Jharkhand, Assam, West Bengal and Bangladesh

Co-organiser M. Ababe Ezung announced that the 2025 edition features 97 photographers from across Nagaland

A routine training exercise in which the armoured vehicles were practising to cross the canal was under way when the tank got stuck in the middle and started sinking, said the police

Among the major announcements, which the Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee made, included that 1.72 crore people have been lifted out of poverty between 2013 and 2023 reduced by 40%

Emergency medical aid from India, including field hospitals, medicines, equipment and medical personnel, landed in Sri Lanka on Tuesday (December 2, 2025), the Sri Lankan President’s office said; death toll in Sri Lanka reached 474 on Wednesday (December 3, 2025), according to the latest figures