Times of India

Outgoing RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das emphasized inflation control as the central bank's top priority. Das provided insights into the crucial challenges awaiting the central bank whilst expressing optimism about his successor's capabilities, as he reviewed his six-year leadership period.

President-elect Trump referred to Canadian PM Justin Trudeau as "governor" and suggested Canada become a US state if proposed tariffs harm its economy. Trudeau expressed concern over the tariffs' potential impact on American consumers, citing increased costs for essential goods like oil and gas imported from Canada.

Former Karnataka Chief Minister SM Krishna, who passed away at 92, considered John F. Kennedy his political guru. As a law student, Krishna campaigned for Kennedy in 1960. Kennedy, upon winning, sent a thank-you note acknowledging Krishna's support. Karnataka has declared a three-day state mourning period to honor Krishna.

A BEST bus driver in Mumbai, unfamiliar with automatic transmission, crashed an electric bus, killing seven and injuring 42. He admitted discomfort with the vehicle, suggesting confusion may have led to the Monday evening accident. Police have charged him with culpable homicide.

Allu Arjun and Rashmika Mandanna's 'Pushpa 2: The Rule' is on track to hit ₹1000 crore globally. The film earned an estimated Rs 880 crore in its first five days and is projected to reach Rs 950 crore by day six. Strong performance in Hindi and Telugu markets fuels its success, surpassing 'RRR' and 'Baahubali 2' opening numbers.

RJD leader Lalu Prasad Yadav sparked controversy with sexist remarks about Bihar CM Nitish Kumar's upcoming women's rally. Deputy CM Vijay Kumar Sinha criticised Yadav's comments as inappropriate. Meanwhile, Yadav expressed support for Mamata Banerjee leading the INDIA bloc and predicted his party's victory in the 2025 elections.

AAP is pursuing a three-pronged strategy for the Delhi assembly polls, emphasizing its subsidy schemes, criticizing the BJP-led central government, and replacing sitting MLAs to combat anti-incumbency. The party is highlighting the benefits of its social welfare programs and attacking the BJP's record on law and order to secure a third consecutive victory.

RBI's new governor, Sanjay Malhotra, faces the tough task of balancing India's economic growth, inflation, and exchange rate amid US election fallout and government pressure for lower interest rates. He must also tackle regulatory reforms, digital fraud, and mis-selling of financial products, impacting bank lending and consumer protection.

The Supreme Court directed the Election Commission to determine if the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act, 2013, should encompass registered political parties. This follows a petition highlighting the lack of robust internal complaint mechanisms within parties like BJP and Congress, despite allegations of harassment faced by women members, especially during campaigns.

The Supreme Court is seeking solutions for the 18-month-long Kuki-Meitei conflict in Manipur. The court demanded details of damaged properties and actions taken, while the Solicitor General assured remedial measures are underway. A committee is working on rehabilitating displaced persons, and the court is coordinating with the government for implementation.

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah hinted at restoring the 4% Muslim quota scrapped by the BJP, citing the latter's affidavit in court. This sparked a debate in the assembly, with BJP demanding proof. Simultaneously, the government restricted a Panchamasali Lingayat protest for reservation, leading to further clashes.

Israel launched over 100 airstrikes targeting Syrian military sites, including a suspected chemical weapons research center, weapons depots, and air defense installations. The strikes follow Assad's removal and increased volatility in the Golan Heights, where Israel has deployed troops.

A 42-year-old Rajasthani cook, Sukhdev Prajapati, died of a heart attack after being allegedly assaulted in Gujarat. He had mistakenly prepared 'kaju katli' instead of 'laddoos' for a wedding, angering the host and his relatives who then confronted him.

Telangana CM A Revanth Reddy unveiled the official Telangana Thalli statue, warning against any alterations or insults to it. The statue's unveiling coincided with the 2009 announcement of the separate statehood process. An official annual celebration, Telangana Thalli Avatarana Utsavam, will now take place on December 9th.

The Common University Entrance Test (CUET) will revert to a solely computer-based format in 2025 with standardized 60-minute papers. All questions will be mandatory. These changes follow logistical and technical issues that plagued previous CUET administrations, including exam cancellations, answer key errors, and a paper leak. The UGC aims to improve efficiency and credibility with these revisions.

An advocate commissioner in Sambhal requested a 15-day extension to submit a survey report on the Shahi Jama Masjid, citing health reasons. This delay, following previous extensions and clashes during a survey, has drawn objections from the mosque committee's counsel, who questions the commissioner's motives. The court will await further directions due to a Supreme Court stay order.

Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav, an Allahabad High Court judge who recently endorsed the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) at a VHP event, previously advocated for cow protection as a fundamental Hindu right. The VHP's legal cell is promoting UCC, Waqf Board amendments, and freeing temples from government control.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee downplayed threats from Bangladeshi figures to occupy Indian states, attributing them to illness. She urged calm and responsible behavior amidst communal unrest in Bangladesh, blaming a political party for stoking tensions. Banerjee cautioned against spreading rumors and fake videos, emphasizing Bengal's commitment to secularism and cooperation with the central government on external affairs.