Breaking News Live Updates: Toll rises to 123 in Sri Lanka; India braces for landfall

Breaking News Live Updates, November 29, 2025: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the 60th All India Conference of Director Generals and Inspector Generals of Police in Raipur today. Among the attendees include Union Home Minister Amit Shah, the National Security Adviser Ajit Doval, Ministers of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai and Bandi Sanjay Kumar, among others. In Karnataka. In Karnataka, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah met his deputy DK Sivakumar over breakfast amid speculations of tensions between them.

Odisha opposition walks out over cancellation of 8 lakh ration cards

Opposition BJD and Congress members walked out of the Odisha Assembly after alleging that over eight lakh poor families lost their ration cards, a claim the government denied. Food Supplies Minister KC Patra said 8,16,056 cards were cancelled through e-KYC, mostly belonging to deceased persons, government staff and taxpayers. He said the state is identifying 15 lakh new beneficiaries. Protesting his remarks, opposition members staged a walkout.

TN extends deadline for PMFBY and Farmer Registry enrolment to December 1

Tamil Nadu has extended the deadline for farmers to register in the Farmer Registry and enrol under the PMFBY crop insurance scheme to December 1, Agriculture Minister M R K Panneerselvam said. The Centre had earlier waived the mandatory Farmer ID requirement for the Kuruvai season but reinstated it for Samba crops. So far, 7.95 lakh farmers have insured 19.06 lakh acres—61% of the Samba cultivated area. The minister urged remaining farmers to complete registration with the required documents before the new deadline.

Israeli strike kills two children in Gaza as fragile ceasefire comes under strain

Two Palestinian brothers, aged 11 and 8, were killed by Israeli drone fire near a school sheltering displaced families in Beni Suhaila, Gaza, hospital officials said, adding to casualties reported since the Oct. 10 ceasefire. Gaza’s Health Ministry says 352 Palestinians have died during the truce, as both Israel and Hamas trade accusations of violations. Hamas urged mediators to intervene after the latest deaths.

India sets up emergency help desk for citizens stranded in Sri Lanka after cyclone

India has established an Emergency Help Desk at Colombo’s Bandaranaike International Airport to assist Indian nationals affected by Cyclone Ditwah. The Indian High Commission said on X that distressed citizens anywhere in Sri Lanka can contact the helpline at +94 773727832, including via WhatsApp. The mission added that it is providing essential support such as food and water to stranded Indian passengers at the airport.

Jharkhand man gets life term for killing pond caretaker

A Seraikela-Kharswan court in Jharkhand has sentenced Lakhiram Singh to life imprisonment for murdering pond caretaker Shivcharan Singh in 2022 following a dispute over catching fish. The court also imposed a Rs 20,000 fine. According to prosecutors, Lakhiram offered liquor to Shivcharan before beating him to death in the Nimdih area. The case was filed on the basis of an FIR by the victim’s relative.

Australian PM marries partner Jodie Haydon in secret Canberra ceremony

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese married Jodie Haydon in a private ceremony at The Lodge in Canberra, becoming the first sitting PM to wed while in office. Around 60 guests attended, including Russell Crowe. The couple exchanged personal vows, with their dog Toto as ring bearer. They delayed the wedding due to election timing and rising living costs. Albanese proposed on Valentine’s Day last year.

India deploys 80 NDRF personnel in Sri Lanka

India has sent a contingent of 80 NDRF rescuers and specialised search dogs to Sri Lanka for relief and rescue operations in the aftermath of unprecedented floods in the island country after Cyclone Ditwah, an official spokesperson said as per PTI.

Sri Lanka declares state of emergency

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on Saturday declared a state of emergency in the island nation in view of the emergency situation on the country. The situation has emerged due to the devastation caused by floods. As per official gazette 3EDwsx1 1` dated Friday and released on Saturday, the state of emergency has been declared throughout the island.

Delhi court extends NIA custody of Anmol Bishnoi

Delhi court extends NIA custody of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi's brother Anmol Bishnoi till Dec 5.

Rahul Gandhi reaches Con president's residence for meeting

Congress leader  Rahul  Gandhi has reached party president  Mallikarjun Kharge's residence for a meeting.

Wanted gangster arrested after deportation

A gangster who fled the country on a fake passport and was trying to expand his criminal network internationally with foreign-based gangster Goldy Dhillon's support has been arrested after he was deported from Bangkok, police said on Saturday. The accused, Harsimran alias Badal alias Simran (38), a resident of East Shalimar Bagh, was deported from Bangkok to Delhi on November 26 following coordinated efforts between Indian central agencies and Thai authorities, they said.

Fire at private hospital in Kerala

A major fire broke out at a private hospital in Kozhikode on Saturday. As per officials, the fire erupted in Baby Memorial Hospital around 9.15 am. No casualties or injuries were reported, officials said.

Karnataka CM meets Shivakumar

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah met his Deputy DK Sivakumar over Bengaluru on Saturday amid reports of tensions between the two. The CM had earlier shared a message on X that he invited Sivakumar for breakfast meeting.

Fake Sabarimala website detected

A fake website deceiving Lord Ayyappa devotees by promising guest house facilities at Sabarimala has been detected, police said on Saturday. Pathanamthitta Cyber Police registered a case on Friday and launched an investigation into the fake website, officials said.

Noida woman shot dead by boyfriend

Deputy Commissioner of Police (Zone II) Shakti Mohan Awasthi said that Sonu (25), a resident of Yakubpur village, was in a relationship with a young man named Krishna. On Friday night, they had an argument and Krishna shot Sonu. The woman died on the spot, he said as per PTI.

PM Modi in Chhattisgarh today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is in Chhattisgarh today, He will attend a conference of DGPs from across the country. Home Minister Amit Shah will also attend. 

Siddharamaiah, Shivakumar to hold breakfast meeting

Karnataka CM, Shivakumar and his deputy Sivakumar will hold a breakfast meeting in Bengaluru today amid reports of tensions between them. 

8 more arrested in connection with Hong Kong fire

As many as eight people have been arrested after more than 128 people lost their lives in Hong Kong fire. The Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) have lunched probe regarding possible corruption in the matter.

Russia set to ratify key pact with India

Russia is set to ratify a crucial military pact with India ahead of President Vladimir Putin’s visit on December 4-5, PTI reported. Signed on February 18, 2025 in Moscow by the Indian Ambassador Vinay Kumar and erstwhile Deputy Defence Minister Alexander Fomin the Reciprocal Exchange of Logistics Agreement (RELOS) is to enhance military cooperation between the two strategic partners.

PNB fraud: Court rejects Mehul Choksi's plea

In a major setback to absconding diamantaire Mehul Choksi, a prime accused in the Punjab National Bank (PNB) fraud case, a special court in Mumbai has rejected his application seeking to drop the proceedings declaring him a Fugitive Economic Offender (FEO).

Trump on why US escaped G20 summit

Donald Trump has issued a statement on why the US escaped G20 Summit. "The United States did not attend the G20 in South Africa, because the South African Government refuses to acknowledge or address the horrific Human Rights Abuses endured by Afrikaners, and other descendants of Dutch, French, and German settlers," he wrote.