Persistent thick fog at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport led to over 100 flight cancellations and 500 delays. Hazy conditions, triggered by a western disturbance, are forecast to continue for two more days. Visibility dropped significantly, impacting more than 4,000 flights over the past week.

Gold prices in India dropped by ₹1,000 from their recent peak, providing brief relief for buyers. Analysts suggest prices may fluctuate before Christmas due to global economic cues and a strengthening dollar. Despite the dip, the long-term outlook for precious metals remains bullish amid wedding season demand.

Jeet Adani, Director of Adani Airports, emphasized that Mumbai requires five airports to meet future travel demands, drawing a parallel to London’s aviation infrastructure. He highlighted that expanding capacity is crucial for regional economic growth and ensuring Mumbai remains a globally competitive financial and transit hub.

Ishan Kishan expressed immense delight and gratitude after being named in India’s squad for the 2026 T20 World Cup. Following a period away from the national side, the wicketkeeper-batter shared his excitement about “storming back,” emphasizing his hard work and readiness to contribute to the team’s success.

Madhya Pradesh’s total debt has crossed the ₹4.6 lakh crore mark, officially exceeding its annual state budget of ₹4.2 lakh crore. The rising liability highlights growing fiscal pressure as the government continues to borrow for Freebies and schemes, raising concerns over long-term financial stability.

PM Narendra Modi’s helicopter was forced to return to Kolkata after dense fog prevented a safe landing in West Bengal’s Taherpur. The PM was scheduled to address an election rally, which was delayed as authorities monitored the weather for a second travel attempt.

A tragic accident in Karnataka’s Davanagere claimed the life of a four-year-old girl when a stack of bricks fell from the fourth floor of an under-construction building. when the mishap occurred,The child was playing nearby in her cement sheet shed home. Despite rescue efforts, she succumbed to her injuries instantly.

India’s squad – Suryakumar Yadav (C), Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson (WK), Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel (VC), Rinku Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakravarthy, Washington Sundar, Ishan Kishan

Mumbai Police successfully recovered ₹98,000 for veteran actor Gajendra Chauhan after he fell victim to a cyber-scam. The actor, famous for playing Yudhishthira, was tricked into sharing an OTP by a fraudster posing as a bank official. Swift police action helped freeze the transaction and retrieve the funds.

Bangladesh authorities have arrested seven suspects for the brutal lynching of Dipu Chandra Das, a 27-year-old Hindu factory worker. Das was beaten to death, hanged from a tree, and set on fire by a mob in Mymensingh following blasphemy allegations.