A video purporting to show Congress leader Sachin Pilot claiming he was unexpectedly pulled from an Oxford Union debate on India–Pakistan relations due to government pressure is fake. BOOM fact-checked the clip and confirmed Pilot never made the statement, with multiple AI detection tools showing it was manipulated using artificial intelligence.

Video of Sachin Pilot blaming govt for Oxford Union debate is fake

Russian President Vladimir Putin's two-day visit to Delhi has placed ITC Maurya under heavy security, as he will be staying there. The entire hotel has been sealed and will be closely monitored. He will occupy the ultra-luxurious 4,600 sq ft Chanakya Suite, priced at ₹8-10 lakh per night. Known for its expansive spaces, the suite blends royal heritage with modern comfort.

What is the cost of Putin's 'Chanakya Suite' in Delhi hotel?

In a major development in the Sabarimala gold heist investigation, former Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) president A Padmakumar has been named an accused in the Dwarapalaka sculpture smuggling case. The SIT’s latest findings state that Padmakumar, a CPI(M) leader and former MLA, was involved in both the Kattilapalli (door frame) and Dwarapalaka cases.

Ex-TDB chief Padmakumar named in Sabarimala Dwarapalaka case

Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi said people can't drive at 100-130km/h in Assam due to bad roads. He stated people are paying toll but not getting quality roads. "Especially from Jorhat to Dibrugarh, NH-37 is in...bad state," he added. Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said Gogoi is right as road was damaged after rains and it will be fine in six months.

Gogoi says can't drive at 130km/h due to bad roads, Gadkari reacts

The remnant of Cyclone Ditwah brought widespread rain over north Tamil Nadu for the third consecutive day, affecting several parts of Chennai and Tiruvallur districts. Weather officials noted that a trough extending from the remnant system over the north Tamil Nadu–Puducherry coast to the Lakshadweep region may lead to isolated heavy showers in parts of the state.

Cyclone Ditwah’s remnant soaks North Tamil Nadu for the third day

The Telangana police have registered a case of alleged land grabbing against Raghava Constructions, a firm owned by Ponguleti Harsha Reddy, son of Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivasa Reddy. The land lies close to Exit 1A of the Outer Ring Road in Hyderabad, a prime slice of real estate in one of the country’s fastest-growing urban corridors.

T'gana police file land grab case against minister’s son’s company

The Kerala Police refused an RTI question seeking the data on violence and deaths inside police stations and prisons. It was denied, saying the application does not fall under the categories of Human Rights Violation and Corruption. Similarly, in the state Assembly, the Home Department, headed by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, repeatedly sidestepped pointed queries on custodial torture.

Kerala Police deny RTI and sidestep queries on custodial violence

Congress has expelled suspended Kerala MLA Rahul Mamkootathil as more sexual assault allegations came up against him. Mamkootathil, Congress MLA from the Palakkad constituency, was denied anticipatory bail on Thursday in a case involving fresh allegations of sexual assault. A woman from Bengaluru filed complaint against Rahul on Wednesday alleging he raped her on pretext of marriage. 

Congress expels rape-accused MLA Rahul Mamkootathil 

Reacting to repeated disruptions and adjournments during ongoing Winter Session of Parliament, Congress MP and chairman of Parliamentary Standing Committee on External Affairs Shashi Tharoor said India needs Parliament that debates not one that disrupts. Tharoor proposed that India should adopt a system similar to the UK, where the Opposition gets a dedicated day each week to raise issues.

We need Parliament that debates, not one that disrupts: Tharoor

TMC has suspended MLA Humayun Kabir after controversy erupted over his remarks about proposing to build Babri mosque replica in West Bengal's Murshidabad. Kabir had also warned that National Highway-34 would come under "Muslim control" on December 6. The TMC said that his comments were unacceptable and did not reflect the party's position.