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wheat and rapeseed. India is expected to experience above-normal minimum and maximum temperatures from December to February, with fewer «cold wave days expected», the India Meteorological Department said in a statement. Winter-sown crops such as wheat, rapeseed, and chickpea are planted from October to December and need cold weather during their growth and maturity stages for optimal yields.

Patna-based educator and popular YouTuber Faisal Khan, known widely as Khan Sir, has sparked a wave of criticism after delivering an erroneous explanation about the roles of Cabinet Ministers, Ministers of State, and Ministers of State (Independent Charge). His inaccurate breakdown of these positions led to backlash, with some accusing him of routinely spreading misinformation in his lessons. Critics labeled him a «scam,» asserting that his meteoric rise during the COVID-19 pandemic was fueled by a robust public relations campaign.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. India’s telecom regulator has tightened regulations to counter spam and unsolicited messages. One measure is mandating the traceability of commercial messages from senders.

After making landfall near Puducherry on November 30, Cyclone Fengal weakened on Sunday, but torrential downpour under its influence paralysed the union territory, with the Army stepping in to evacuate stranded persons in inundated streets. Four people died, officials said without divulging further details.

The city's air quality was last recorded in the 'poor' category on October 29 with an AQI of 268, according to the CPCB. Experts attribute the improvement to dry northwesterly winds and ample sunlight, which have helped disperse pollutants. However, the city's air quality remains far from ideal as an AQI between 201 and 300 is still considered harmful to sensitive groups.

Adani Group stocks will be in focus on Monday after Gautam Adani, chairman of the energy-to-infrastructure conglomerate, addressed ongoing challenges, including allegations of bribery and fraud involving Adani Green Energy. Speaking at the 51st Gem & Jewellery Awards in Jaipur on Saturday, Adani described the allegations as opportunities to strengthen the group. «Less than two weeks ago, we faced allegations from the US regarding compliance practices. Every attack makes us stronger, and every obstacle becomes a stepping stone for resilience,» Adani said, referring to charges filed by the US Department of Justice and the SEC.

Donald Trump has responded to outgoing US President Joe Biden's decision to pardon his son Hunter who had been convicted on charges related to gun crimes and tax violations, calling it a miscarriage of Justice. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said, «Does the Pardon given by Joe to Hunter include the J-6 Hostages, who have now been imprisoned for years? Such an abuse and miscarriage of Justice!» The J6 hostages is a reference to those people imprisoned for their role in the January 6, 2021 riots on Capitol Hill, Trump and his supporters have called the imprisoned people hostages claiming they were acting peacefully and patriotically.

VK Saxena has directed the Delhi Police, Narcotics Control Bureau, and all relevant departments to work towards making the national capital drug-free within the next three years. He added that teams would be formed to target drug peddlers and make arrests. " On November 26, the LG had called for a state-level review meeting which which was attended by all the departments. The LG directed the Delhi Police, Narcotics Control Bureau, and all the departments that he wanted to see Delhi as a drug-free Delhi in the next three years," said the DCP Crime.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Some of President-elect Donald Trump’s top advisers in recent weeks warned him it would be problematic to nominate Kash Patel, one of his most loyal foot soldiers, to lead the FBI, even as it became increasingly clear Trump was leaning in that direction. They cautioned that Patel not only lacked the right experience, but they feared his embrace of controversial theories could hurt his chances at Senate confirmation, people familiar with the discussions said.

Canada’s ambassador to the United States says Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was successful in getting President-elect Donald Trump and some key cabinet nominees to understand that lumping Canada in with Mexico over the flow of drugs and migrants into t...

Donald Trump's drive to upend the FBI was welcomed by Republican senators although it was not clear on Sunday how strongly members of the incoming majority party would embrace his move to install ally Kash Patel as the next director of the Justice Department's top investigative arm. Patel, a onetime national security prosecutor who is aligned with the president-elect's rhetoric about a «deep state,» «must prove to Congress he will reform & restore public trust in FBI,» said Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa, in line to be the Senate Judiciary Committee chairman when Republicans take control in January, in a post on X. Patel lacks the high-level legal and management experience that FBI directors, including Robert Mueller, James Comey and Christopher Wray, who now holds that job, had before their nominations. It's a 10-year term, and Trump named Wray in 2017 after firing Comey. So Trump's announcement late Saturday means Wray must either resign or be fired after Trump takes office on Jan. 20, 2025.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Sunday that the situation in neighbouring Manipur will have an impact on the state. The government of Manipur has announced the extension of mobile internet suspension across nine districts for two additional days. The ban was extended till 5:15 pm on December 3. Barak Valley shares a border with Jiribam. Sarma said, «I think the situation in Manipur will definitely have some impact on Assam. That is why we have deployed additional police forces in Barak Valley to see that nothing spills over to Assam.»

modern libraries equipped with advanced facilities at district, sub-divisional, and panchayat levels, with 493 libraries planned in the first phase at an estimated cost of Rs 88 crore, Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said. Chairing a Principal's Conference organised by the Department of Higher Education on Saturday evening, he announced performance based grants for institutions with higher rankings, a statement issued on Sunday said. Releasing the grading of libraries in government degree and Sanskrit colleges, he emphasized reiterated the state government's commitment to systemic transformation across all government sectors.

Donald Trump, the US President-elect, has appointed Kashyap 'Kash' Patel as the new Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). This move makes Patel the second Indian-American to be included in Trump’s cabinet. Patel, a long-time Trump loyalist, has held several significant roles in the US government, including Chief of Staff at the Department of Defense and Deputy Director of National Intelligence during Trump’s first term. In his announcement on Truth Social, Trump praised Patel as an «exceptional lawyer, investigator, and 'America First' advocate» and emphasised his commitment to exposing corruption and upholding justice. Trump highlighted Patel's past work, which included playing a key role in debunking the «Russia, Russia, Russia» investigation and defending the Constitution. «Kash delivered remarkable service during my first term, holding positions such as Chief of Staff at the Department of Defense, Deputy Director of National Intelligence, and Senior Director for Counterterrorism at the National Security Council,» Trump wrote.

Cyclone Fengal, which made landfall near Puducherry on November 30, remained stationary near the union territory and would gradually weaken in the next three hours, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Sunday. Meanwhile, operations at the Chennai airport, which had been suspended on Sunday, resumed past midnight but many flights suffered cancellations and delays, officials said. Further, Puducherry recorded its highest rainfall of 46 cm, IMD-Regional Meteorological Centre, Additional Director General, S Balachandran, said in an update at 7.30 am on Sunday. He said Cyclone Fengal started making landfall near Puducherry around 5.30 pm on Saturday and completed the process «between 10.30 pm and 11.30 pm.»

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. When P.R. Sreejesh announced his retirement after India won its (and his) second consecutive bronze medal in hockey at the Olympics in Paris in August, he had visualised what life off field would be like.

Adani Group side has been charged with any violation of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), or any conspiracy to obstruct justice, Gautam Adani said on Saturday. He was speaking at an award ceremony in Jaipur. This is the first time that the billionaire founder of the Adani Group has spoken since the US Department of Justice and the US SEC levied charges of bribery among others, on certain executives of the group, including him on November 21. “This is not the first time we have faced such challenges,” he said at the award function. “What I can tell you is that every attack makes us stronger and every obstacle becomes a stepping stone for a more resilient Adani Group,” he said.

Himachal Pradesh has received the third lowest rainfall (in November this year) since 1901, the local Met department said in a statement issued here. The highest rainfall of 88.5 mm was received in 1925, it said. However, it did not share the data of the first and second lowest rainfall.

Cyclone Fengal approaches the coastal districts of Tamil Nadu, heavy rain lashed in several regions of Kanchipuram city on Saturday. According to the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), Cyclone Fengal is expected to make landfall close to Puducherry, along the Tamil Nadu coast later today. In view of cyclone, Multiple airlines have issued travel advisories and updates on their flight plans.

Chennai on Saturday witnessed gusty winds and rain, uprooting many trees and causing water logging in many parts of the city as the Cyclonic Storm Fengal is expected to cross the north Tamil Nadu-Puducherry coast this evening. Officials were seen clearing the uprooted trees from the roadsides. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has reported that Cyclonic Storm Fengal is expected to cross the north Tamil Nadu-Puducherry coast between Karaikal and Mahabalipuram on Saturday evening, with wind speeds of 70-80 kmph, gusting to 90 kmph.

Cyclone Fengal. Earlier in the day, Chief Minister MK Stalin assessed the preparedness and precautionary measures. The Chief Minister also visited the Chennai State Operation Center, accompanied by state ministers KN Nehru and KKSSR Ramachandran. The Chief Minister interacted with the District Collectors of Chennai, Kanchipuram, Tiruvallur, Chengalpattu, and other districts via video conferencing to assess the on-ground conditions. He assured that the state government is closely monitoring the situation and implementing necessary precautionary measures. Addressing the media, CM Stalin said that the Tamil Nadu government had been conducting continuous inspections and taking steps to mitigate the impact.