Times of India

A 22-year-old Hyderabad man, Mohammad Khaleel Ghori, was reunited with his biological family after a decade-long separation. He disappeared at 12, lived under different names and religions, and was ultimately traced through his Aadhaar card during an adoption process. Now, he faces challenges reconciling his multiple identities and conflicting official records.

Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma and Sikkim CM Prem Singh Tamang advocated for increased collaboration among Northeastern states at the Ashtalakshmi Mahotsav in Delhi. They urged the Centre to make the event regular, highlighting its potential to boost sectors like tourism and IT.

Bangladesh's internet regulator has withdrawn its plan to allow bandwidth transit to India's northeastern states. The regulator fears this could hinder Bangladesh's own potential as a regional internet hub. The proposal involved Summit Communications and Fiber@Home, linked to a prominent ruling party member, supplying bandwidth from Singapore via the Akhaura border to Bharti Airtel.

The Supreme Court will address challenges to the Places of Worship Act, which prevents legal disputes aiming to alter the religious nature of sites established during independence. Several Hindus have filed lawsuits claiming mosques were originally temples, despite a previous Supreme Court ruling upholding the Act's secularism protection.

The Allahabad High Court has given the Hindu side three weeks to respond to a petition by the Atala Mosque management committee in Jaunpur. The petition challenges a lower court's order to register a lawsuit claiming the mosque was built on the site of an ancient Hindu temple.

An ISKCON center in Dhaka, Bangladesh was reportedly attacked and set ablaze, escalating tensions and anxieties among minorities. Conflicting reports exist regarding the exact temple targeted, with ISKCON Kolkata claiming their center was destroyed, while local reports indicate a nearby ancestral temple was attacked. The incident prompted safety concerns and condemnation, with planned protests against minority persecution in Bangladesh.

The US has rejected BJP's allegations of a "deep state" conspiracy involving the State Department, OCCRP, and George Soros to destabilize India by targeting PM Modi and Gautam Adani. The US emphasized its support for a free press and clarified its funding of independent organizations for journalist training does not influence editorial decisions.

Mahindra & Mahindra is renaming its electric SUV "BE6e" after IndiGo airlines' parent company, Interglobe, objected to the use of "6E." Mahindra plans to contest Interglobe's objections in court, seeking brand rights for "BE 6e" while Interglobe seeks control over "6E." Mahindra argues that "BE" represents its "born electric" platform and is distinct from IndiGo's airline code.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's offer to lead the INDIA alliance has been met with silence from the Congress party. Congress sources suggest Banerjee's statement is viewed as political posturing amid internal party challenges and a perceived power struggle with her nephew. The Congress, not a TMC ally in West Bengal, sees no immediate threat from Banerjee's remarks.

Farmer organizations met with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday, urging GST exemption on agricultural inputs like equipment, feed, fertilizers, seeds, and medicines. They also proposed doubling PM-Kisan scheme benefits and implementing uniform taxation in agricultural markets to improve governance and control food inflation. Further, they suggested an evaluation of existing government schemes for farmers.

Model Shivankita Dixit, a former Miss India West Bengal, lost Rs 99,000 to a "digital arrest" scam in Agra. Posing as CBI officers, fraudsters accused her of involvement in human trafficking and drug crimes, demanding payment to avoid arrest. This incident highlights the rising threat of online scams where criminals impersonate officials to extort money through intimidation.

The BJP has accused the Congress party of collaborating with George Soros and his affiliated organizations to spread misinformation and disrupt Parliament. The BJP cites Mediapart's claims about Soros's funding of OCCRP and its alleged ties to the US government as evidence. Congress has yet to respond to these accusations, while the BJP refuses to apologize.

Uttar Pradesh initiated a program to enhance the visibility of stray cattle on highways at night by attaching reflective strips to their horns and necks. This measure aims to reduce accidents, a significant problem on state roads.

Facing 188 criminal cases, Pakistan's jailed ex-PM Imran Khan threatens nationwide civil disobedience if his demands for prisoner release and a judicial inquiry into protest crackdowns aren't met. He plans a Peshawar gathering on December 13 to honor slain supporters, followed by potential remittance limitations and boycotts by overseas Pakistanis if the government remains unresponsive.

Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris reopened Saturday, five years after a devastating fire. Archbishop Laurent Ulrich led a ceremony marking the completion of extensive restoration, attended by dignitaries and watched by crowds despite stormy weather. The $750 million project overcame numerous challenges. French President Macron hailed the reopening as a symbol of France's resilience. Public masses resume Sunday.

A Banswara man allegedly orchestrated his own fake death by murdering a beggar and staging a hit-and-run. He aimed to collect insurance money, enlisting two accomplices who have been arrested. The prime accused remains at large after running over the intoxicated beggar with a truck. Police are actively searching for him.

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) seized Rs 387.99 crore in assets linked to the Mahadev Online Book betting app case. The assets include investments and real estate connected to promoters and associates. The ED's investigation revealed the app's illegal betting operations and money laundering schemes, following a lavish Dubai wedding of one of the founders.

Videos circulating on social media allegedly show inmates at Kalaburagi Central Prison drinking alcohol and smoking, with mobile phones visible. This follows the transfer of six prisoners for threatening the jail superintendent and inciting potential riots. A prison official claims the videos are old and depict tea, not alcohol.