Times of India

After 30 years of agonizing uncertainty, a Ghaziabad family has been reunited with their son, Bhim Singh, who was kidnapped at age nine in 1993. A businessman's compassionate act of rescuing Bhim, now a bonded laborer in Jaisalmer, led to a police investigation and the incredible reunion.

Liverpool triumphed 2-0 over Real Madrid in a Champions League clash, becoming the only team with a perfect record this season. Mbappe missed a penalty and Liverpool secured victory with goals from MacAllister and Gakpo. Elsewhere, Dortmund won 3-0, while Aston Villa's late goal was disallowed. Monaco lost a thriller to Benfica, and Lille edged Bologna.

A legal battle has erupted between actors Dhanush and Nayanthara over footage used in the Netflix documentary 'Nayanthara: Beyond The Fairy Tale'. Dhanush has filed a civil suit against Nayanthara, her husband Vignesh Shivan, and their production house for using clips from the film 'Naanum Rowdy Dhaan' without his permission. Dhanush's legal team is also pursuing action against Netflix's Mumbai affiliates. Nayanthara publicly addressed Dhanush, accusing him of harboring vengeance and highlighting the struggles she faced as a self-made woman in the film industry.

Prithvi Shaw's cricketing career has taken a hit. He was not picked by any team at the IPL 2025 auction. His former coach revealed concerns about Shaw's work ethic and discipline. Shaw's poor form and disciplinary issues led to his exclusion from the Mumbai Ranji team. He was once considered a rising star but now faces an uncertain future.

Following a significant defeat in the Maharashtra assembly polls, the Shiv Sena (UBT) is contemplating contesting upcoming civic and local body elections independently. Party MLAs and functionaries have urged Uddhav Thackeray to lead this solo campaign, particularly in previously dominant areas.

A Hindu group, Hindu Sena, has filed a lawsuit claiming the Ajmer dargah was built over a Shiva temple. They cite a 1911 book and seek an ASI survey, echoing the Gyanvapi and Krishna Janmabhoomi disputes. The Ajmer court issued notices to the government and ASI, with the next hearing set for December 20th.

The Supreme Court plans to mandate undertakings from accused individuals in PMLA cases. This undertaking will ensure they do not seek adjournments. This condition aims to prevent trial delays. The court seeks to balance the rights of the accused with efficient trial proceedings. The Enforcement Directorate welcomes this decision. The court's move addresses concerns about delaying tactics in trials.

Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde stated he won't obstruct government formation, leaving the final decision to PM Modi and Amit Shah. This paves the way for Devendra Fadnavis's potential return as CM, following BJP's strong electoral showing. Shinde expressed complete support for their choice, even if it's not him.

ISKCON leaders are urging Indian and Bangladeshi governments to intervene after the arrest of priest Chinmoy Krishna Das in Bangladesh. They strongly condemn accusations of the organization being linked to terrorism, emphasizing their humanitarian work and peaceful nature.

President-elect Donald Trump announced a 25% tariff on goods from Mexico and Canada, and a 10% tariff on Chinese imports. The tariffs, aimed at curbing illegal immigration and fentanyl flow, drew criticism, particularly regarding Canada's inclusion. Elon Musk commented that fentanyl prices would likely increase as a result.