In Bankura, West Bengal, 79 tribal residents of Muchikata and Veduashol villages refused to register for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voters. They said they are loyal to the Samajwad Inter-State Majhi Sarkar and have identity cards from the group. Officials, including the block BDO and SDPO, tried to convince them about the importance of voter registration, but the residents remained firm. Authorities plan to revisit the villages and continue awareness campaigns. The SIR process, which updates electoral rolls, starts on December 11 and ends with the final roll on February 14, ahead of next year’s state elections. (PC: India Today)

A Muslim group in Hyderabad said it will build a Babri Masjid memorial in Greater Hyderabad. The announcement was made by Tahreek Muslim Shabban chief Mushtaq Malik during a public meeting on the 33rd anniversary of the mosque’s demolition. Malik said the memorial will also include welfare services, and details will be shared soon. The move comes days after a Babri Masjid-style structure was announced in West Bengal by a suspended TMC MLA. The issue has triggered political reactions. BJP leaders criticised the decision, while the MLA said he has the right to build a mosque. (PC: HT)

A 24-year-old Indian student, Sahaja Reddy Udumala from Telangana, died in a house fire in Albany, New York, on Thursday. The fire began in a nearby building and quickly spread to her home while she was asleep. Sahaja moved to the US in 2021 for higher studies. The Indian Consulate in New York said it was deeply saddened and is helping her family. Her parents in Telangana are devastated and have requested government support to bring her body back home. A GoFundMe page has been set up to help with funeral costs, repatriation and other urgent expenses. (PC: India Today)

At least 23 people died in a fire that broke out at the Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub in Arpora, North Goa, just past midnight. Eyewitnesses report that the fire erupted on the first-floor dance floor, where over 100 people were partying. In panic, many rushed downstairs to the kitchen area and got trapped with the staff. According to an eyewitness, the club was built with flammable palm-leaf materials, fueling the rapid spread. Limited access—narrow entry points—hampered fire brigade response, making rescue efforts difficult. Mistakes in adhering to fire safety norms are now under investigation. 

IndiGo announced that it has restored 95% of its connectivity and is set to operate nearly 1,500 flights today as part of its recovery from days of severe disruptions. The airline said its network is stabilising following widespread delays and cancellations triggered by revised duty-time rules and crew shortages. Even as operations improved, the DGCA issued show-cause notices to IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers and Accountable Manager Isidro Porqueras, citing major operational lapses. Civil Aviation Minister K. Rammohan Naidu reviewed the situation and stated that further action will be taken based on the enquiry’s findings. (PC: India Today)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed deep sorrow over the devastating fire at a nightclub in Arpora, Goa, which resulted in multiple casualties and injuries. He conveyed heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims and wished a swift recovery for those injured. Modi also spoke with Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant to assess the situation and assured that the state government is extending all necessary assistance to those affected. He emphasised that the tragedy is “deeply saddening” and reaffirmed the Centre’s commitment to support relief and rescue efforts during this difficult time.

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has issued a show-cause notice to IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers, demanding a response within 24 hours. The regulator accused him of failing to plan for the November 1 implementation of stricter Flight Duty Time Limitation (FDTL) norms, resulting in "massive" cancellations and delays that caused severe hardship to passengers. DGCA cited “significant lapses in planning, oversight and resource management” and said IndiGo did not provide required support to stranded flyers. (PC: India Today)

At least 23 people died in a fire that broke out around midnight at the “Birch by Romeo Lane” nightclub in Arpora, North Goa. Police suspect the blaze was triggered by a gas cylinder explosion. The DGP and several senior officers responded immediately, and fire services brought the blaze under control by early morning. Most of the deceased were found in the kitchen, suggesting they were club staff. Among the dead are three women; reports also mention a few tourists. Authorities have launched an investigation, and Goa CM Pramod Sawant has ordered a detailed inquiry. 

IndiGo continued to face major flight disruptions on Saturday, with over 500 cancellations across India. Bengaluru was the worst hit with 124 cancellations. Passengers struggled at airports as delays and lost baggage added to the chaos. Airfares also rose sharply on several routes. The Centre ordered IndiGo to clear all pending refunds by Sunday and follow fare caps. Railways stepped in and announced 84 special trains to help stranded passengers. Southern and Central Railways also launched extra services on high-demand routes. IndiGo said it has restored 95% of its network and operated over 1,500 flights today.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke at the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit 2025 and set a 10-year target to remove India’s “colonial mindset”. He said India must overcome the “mentality of slavery” before 2035, marking 200 years of Macaulay’s education policy. Modi said India is growing with “high growth and low inflation” and has become a “pillar of trust” for the world. He praised reforms like zero tax on incomes up to ₹12 lakh and said earlier systems did not trust citizens. Modi also highlighted women’s progress, rising technology in small towns, and India’s new confidence and aspirations. (PC: HT)