Chennai and Thiruvallur are under a red alert as the remnant of Cyclone Ditwah brings extremely heavy rain. The India Meteorological Department said the deep depression over the Bay of Bengal is about 35 km from the north Tamil Nadu coast and will weaken in 12 hours. Maximum temperatures in Chennai are around 27°C and minimum near 23°C. Schools and colleges in Chennai, Thiruvallur, and Kanchipuram remain closed on December 2 to ensure student safety. Residents have been advised to avoid unnecessary travel and follow government safety instructions. Rain and thunderstorms are expected to continue in the coming days.

In Nanded, Maharashtra, 21-year-old Saksham Tatte was shot dead by his girlfriend Aachal Mamilwar’s family. Aachal said her brother took a police taunt as a challenge and killed Saksham because he belonged to a Scheduled Caste. The couple had been in a relationship for three years, which her family opposed. On the day of the murder, Aachal’s father and brothers allegedly attacked Saksham with guns and stones, leading to his death. Aachal applied vermilion on his body, “marrying” him posthumously, and demanded the death penalty for her parents and brothers. Police arrested eight people. (PC: India Today)

A total of 262 young cadets from Jammu and Kashmir were formally inducted into the Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry regiment in Udhampur on Monday. The recruits came from districts including Kupwara, Baramulla, Budgam and Srinagar. They took oath to serve the nation at the passing-out parade held at the JAKLI Regimental Training Centre in Dhansal. Lieutenant General P. K. Mishra reviewed the parade and praised the recruits for their discipline and commitment. Families were honoured with the ‘Gaurav Padak’ for their support. The event marked the beginning of the soldiers’ service to the country. (PC: Instagram)

The Indian Army successfully test-fired a BrahMos supersonic cruise missile from a test range in the Bay of Bengal. The launch was carried out by a BrahMos unit of the Southern Command with support from the Tri-Services Andaman and Nicobar Command. The missile hit its target with high accuracy, proving its guidance, speed and stability under simulated battle conditions. Officials said the test showed strong operational readiness and the ability to carry out real-time precision strikes. Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth praised the launch as a major step in improving long-range strike power and boosting India’s self-reliant defence efforts. (PC: X)

Brent Council says it spends more than £30,000 a year cleaning reddish-brown stains caused by people spitting out paan on Wembley streets. The stains are found on pavements, walls, phone boxes and even flower-beds, and the council says some marks cannot be removed even with strong cleaning machines. Chewing paan, which contains betel nut, leaf, herbs and sometimes tobacco, is common in parts of north-west London. The council has begun a “zero-tolerance” drive with banners and patrols in hotspot areas. Offenders may face a £100 fine. Opposition leaders say the action is too slow and want stronger enforcement. (PC: BBC)

Rawalpindi has imposed Section 144 for three days amid rumours about Imran Khan’s health and planned protests by his supporters. The order bans all gatherings of five or more people, rallies, sit-ins, loudspeakers and the carrying of weapons. Officials say there is a serious threat to public safety and fear attempts to disturb law and order. Imran Khan has been in Adiala Jail since August 2023 after several convictions he says are political. His family claims they have not been allowed to meet him for over a month and fear that his condition is being hidden from them. (PC: NDTV)

An IndiGo flight from Kuwait to Hyderabad was diverted to Mumbai on Tuesday after an email warned of a “human bomb” on board. The threat message was received at Delhi airport, according to reports. The Airbus A321 landed safely in Mumbai at 8:10 am, where security teams and emergency units were on standby. An official statement from IndiGo is still awaited. Police and bomb squads began checks after the landing. A similar threat was reported on November 23 for a Bahrain-Hyderabad flight, which also landed safely in Mumbai. That threat later turned out to be a hoax. (PC: HT)

The Department of Telecommunications has ordered all phone makers to pre-install the Sanchar Saathi app on every new device sold in India. The app must appear clearly during setup and cannot be hidden or removed. The rule aims to curb IMEI fraud, track stolen phones and improve telecom security. Companies have 90 days to follow the order. Phones already in stores must get the app through updates. The Congress has called the move unconstitutional and a threat to privacy. KC Venugopal said a mandatory app that cannot be removed is a “Big Brother” step. The government has not responded yet. (PC: India Today)

A Russian missile strike on the city of Dnipro killed four people and injured 40 on Monday. Local reports said a ballistic missile may have been used, and videos showed a major blast near a motorway. Several shops, cars and an office building were damaged. The attack came as global efforts to end the Ukraine war continued. US envoy Steve Witkoff is set to meet President Vladimir Putin in Moscow, after holding talks with Ukrainian officials in Florida. Both sides still disagree on key issues, including control of the Donbas region and Ukraine’s future security. Peace talks remain difficult.

A short video from the Ranchi ODI sparked talk that Virat Kohli ignored head coach Gautam Gambhir after India’s win over South Africa. The clip showed Kohli walking past Gambhir near the dressing room, leading to claims of a rift. A report also said Kohli and Rohit Sharma were uneasy with the coach. But another video later showed Kohli giving Gambhir a brief side-hug after the match. Fans said the first clip was misleading. The team is in a transition phase, and both senior players aim to extend their ODI careers as India looks ahead to future events.