Times of India

In Bodh Gaya, a wedding celebration took an unexpected turn when a lack of rasgullas ignited a fierce altercation between the families. The groom's relatives argue that the dessert shortage was the trigger for the uproar, while the bride's family insists that unresolved dowry negotiations were the real cause, leading to injuries and a stalled ceremony.

A 65-year-old retired bus driver strangled his paralyzed wife to death before hanging himself in their Bengaluru home on December 2. The man was reportedly distressed by his wife's deteriorating health condition. Their son confirmed his father had previously threatened to commit such an act.

Lakers' star Luka Doncic is unexpectedly absent from tonight's game against the Toronto Raptors due to personal reasons. He is currently in Slovenia, preparing to welcome his second child. This absence poses a significant challenge for the Lakers, who will need to adapt their strategy to secure a win without their leading scorer. Fans eagerly await his return.

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is reportedly planning significant resource cuts, potentially as high as 30%, for its metaverse division, including virtual worlds and VR units. This comes as the company shifts its focus towards artificial intelligence development, with budget reductions expected to impact the VR group and potentially lead to layoffs early next year.

The Indian rupee has breached Rs 90 against the US dollar for the first time, driven by weak capital flows, importer demand, and trade deal uncertainty. This decline has impacted equity markets, prompting foreign investor selling despite strong domestic fundamentals. Analysts warn of further depreciation if the rupee sustains above this psychological barrier.

Bigg Boss 19's grand finale is set for December 7, with the Top 5 finalists now revealed. Malti Chahar was the latest contestant eliminated after a 'Magical Kadhai' challenge, leaving Farrhana Bhatt as the fifth finalist. Malti departed without forgiving Pranit More, citing his behavior throughout the season.

President Zardari appointed Army Chief Asim Munir as Pakistan's first Chief of Defence Forces for five years, following the 27th Constitutional Amendment. This new role unifies command across the armed forces, replacing the abolished CJCSC. Munir now holds a dual position as COAS and CDF, a significant shift in military hierarchy.

Virginia football coach Travis L. Turner vanished amid grave child abuse allegations, just as police sought to question him. Charged with child sexual abuse material possession and soliciting a minor, Turner, armed, reportedly entered a nearby forest. The U.S. Marshals are offering a $5,000 reward for information on the missing coach, as search efforts continue.

India's central bank is allowing the rupee to weaken due to slowing dollar inflows, widening trade pressures, and heavy foreign selling. The Reserve Bank of India is shifting focus from defending specific exchange rates to preventing disorderly movements, as the rupee becomes Asia's worst-performing currency this year.

US authorities have temporarily eased sanctions on Lukoil-branded fuel stations outside Russia, allowing them to operate until April 2026. This move impacts stations in the US and elsewhere, while India faces a significant drop in Russian crude imports due to sanctions on Lukoil and Rosneft, impacting major refiners.

Connor McDavid’s status is in focus as the Edmonton Oilers get set for a key home matchup against the Seattle Kraken. The Oilers captain remains essential to their offensive approach, delivering 36 points in 27 games with remarkable efficiency. With Edmonton looking to build consistency, McDavid’s availability tonight stands out as a major storyline heading into the December 4 meeting.

US President Donald Trump announced a significant rollback of fuel-economy standards, lowering targets from 50.4 mpg to 34.5 mpg. This decision effectively shifts the global decarbonization burden to nations like China and India, which are rapidly advancing in electric mobility and renewable energy.

India's Civil Aviation Ministry and DGCA are intensely reviewing IndiGo's widespread operational disruptions and flight cancellations since late November 2025. The airline cited new fatigue-management rules and winter delays, leading to hundreds of daily cancellations. IndiGo has been directed to stabilize operations and prevent fare hikes, with a recovery plan targeting February 10, 2026.

Celina Jaitly pens an emotional note giving an update on her brother Major Vikrant Jaitly who has been detained in the USA since September 2024. The actress drops update after the Delhi High Court's order to facilitate communication with her brother.

Smriti Mandhana and music composer Palash Muchhal’s wedding, scheduled for November 23, was postponed after health-related issues in the family.

Leon Draisaitl’s status is the major storyline as the Edmonton Oilers prepare to host the Seattle Kraken tonight at Rogers Place. The star forward has been central to Edmonton’s offensive success this season, and his availability carries major implications for the matchup. With both teams pushing for early-December momentum, this game shapes up as a crucial Western Conference showdown.