Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hoist a saffron flag on the spire of the Ram temple in Ayodhya on Tuesday. The flag marks the formal completion of the temple after the Pran Pratishtha in January 2024. It carries the image of a radiant Sun, an ‘Om’, and the Kovidara tree. Security in the city has been increased with 6,970 personnel, including ATS and NSG teams. Thousands of devotees have reached the temple for darshan. PM Modi will also visit several nearby temples and perform rituals. Ayodhya has been decorated with nearly 100 tons of flowers for the event. (PC: HT)

India’s cricket team is struggling under coach Gautam Gambhir’s constant changes in batting order and player selection. Many players have been moved out of their regular positions, creating confusion and inconsistency. Even after good performances, some players were dropped or shifted, adding to the instability. Experts say this nonstop experimentation is hurting the team’s confidence and form. India now faces the risk of another home series defeat. Critics warn that Gambhir’s approach is damaging both batters and bowlers, with no clear long-term plan. Fans worry the team cannot succeed without stability and trust in key players. (PC: India Today)

Delhi has ordered all government and private offices to work with only 50% staff on site, while the rest must work from home. The decision comes as the city’s air quality stayed close to the ‘severe’ mark, with an AQI of 382 on Monday. The government asked offices to use staggered work hours and reduce vehicle use. Essential services like hospitals, transport, power, water and sanitation are exempt. Many monitoring stations recorded pollution levels above 400. Delhi has also enforced staggered timings for government offices. The city remains under Stage 3 of the GRAP curbs since November 11. (PC: HT)

Veteran Bollywood actor Dharmendra passed away at 89 in Mumbai after prolonged illness. Family members including wife Hema Malini, sons Sunny and Bobby Deol, and daughters Esha and Ahana Deol attended his cremation at Pawan Hans Crematorium in Vile Parle. Bollywood celebrities including Amitabh Bachchan, Abhishek Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Aamir Khan, Ranveer Singh, Deepika Padukone, and Sanjay Dutt paid final respects. Dharmendra had been receiving home medical care after discharge from Breach Candy Hospital. Director Karan Johar posted an emotional tribute calling it "the end of an era." The "He-Man" of Indian cinema leaves behind a six-decade legacy spanning 300+ films. (PC: X)

Arunachal Pradesh resident Pem Wang Thongdok accused Chinese authorities of detaining her for over 18 hours at Shanghai airport on November 21, 2025, during a London-to-Japan transit. Immigration officials declared her Indian passport invalid, claiming Arunachal Pradesh is Chinese territory and refusing to recognize her Indian citizenship. Her passport was confiscated despite holding a valid Japanese visa, preventing her from boarding her onward flight. Officials mocked her and suggested applying for a Chinese passport while denying food, facilities, and updates. She was told she'd receive her passport only after purchasing a China Eastern Airlines ticket. After contacting the Indian consulate through a UK friend, she was eventually released and continued her journey.

India and Canada have agreed to formally resume negotiations on a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement following a meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Canadian counterpart Mark Carney at the G20 Leaders' Summit in Johannesburg. However, the nations differ on trade ambitions as India targets $50 billion in bilateral trade by 2030, while Canada aims for $70 billion by the same year. Current bilateral trade in goods and services stands at approximately $22.6 billion as of 2024. A Canadian statement noted both leaders welcomed positive momentum in bilateral relations since their previous meeting at the G7 Summit in June, signaling improved diplomatic ties between the two countries.(PC: DD News)

Legendary Bollywood actor Dharmendra, known as the "He-Man" of Indian cinema, died at 89 at his Mumbai home on Monday. Previously hospitalized at Breach Candy Hospital for respiratory issues, he leaves behind an extraordinary six-decade career. Survived by wives Prakash Kaur and Hema Malini, and six children including actors Sunny Deol, Bobby Deol, Esha Deol, and Ahana Deol, Dharmendra starred in iconic films like Sholay, Mera Gaon Mera Desh, and Chupke Chupke. He received the Padma Bhushan in 2012. His final film, Ikkis, releases December 25, 2025. Born December 8, 1935, in Ludhiana, Punjab, he remained active on social media, sharing farming videos and lifestyle content until his death.(PC: Facebook)

Indian cricketer Smriti Mandhana deleted all wedding and engagement-related Instagram posts, including her proposal video, amid family health crises. Her father Shrinivas Mandhana and fiancé Palash Mucchal were hospitalized, though Palash has been discharged. Teammates Jemimah Rodrigues and Shreyanka Patil also removed announcement videos. The November 23 wedding in Sangli, Maharashtra was indefinitely postponed after Shrinivas became unwell during breakfast and required hospitalization. Mandhana's manager confirmed she decided against proceeding until her father recovers, emphasizing their close bond. The family has requested privacy during this difficult time. Earlier casual photos with Palash remain on her Instagram. The couple's families are focusing on Shrinivas's recovery.(PC: NDTV Sports)

UK-based vlogger Backpacker Ben shared an "awful" Indian train experience on Instagram that went viral. The influencer documented a fellow passenger repeatedly placing his foot on Ben's seat despite polite requests to stop. The situation worsened when another passenger allegedly spat chewed cucumber on his arm. Social media reactions were divided as some sympathized, while others criticized Ben for choosing the cheapest general, non-AC compartment and expecting comfort. Users argued upgraded classes cost only $5-10 more. Critics accused him of deliberately selecting uncomfortable conditions for viral content. This follows similar incidents where foreign vloggers documented unpleasant experiences in crowded Indian general coaches near toilets.

An IndiGo flight from Kannur to Abu Dhabi (6E 1433) was diverted to Ahmedabad and subsequently cancelled due to volcanic ash from Ethiopia's Hayli Gubbi volcano, dormant for nearly 12,000 years. Passengers received refreshments, with alternate flights arranged to return them to Kannur. The DGCA issued comprehensive safety advisories requiring airlines to avoid affected altitudes, monitor ash movement via satellite imagery, conduct mandatory engine inspections, and implement fuel adjustments for rerouting. Airports must inspect runways for ashfall before resuming operations. Pilots are instructed to report any ash encounters immediately. The advisory includes continuous monitoring of NOTAMs, ASHTAMs, and meteorological data until conditions normalize, with strict compliance mandated.