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An American citizen, identified as Joshua Ivan Richardson, was arrested at Jollygrant Airport in Dehradun on Sunday after a satellite phone was found in his luggage during a routine security check. The arrest has drawn attention to the strict regulations governing the use of satellite phones in India.

YesMadam, an at-home beauty services startup, has responded to growing social media speculation following the circulation of a viral email that suggested the company had fired employees who expressed stress in an internal survey. The beauty services company issued a statement on LinkedIn, apologizing for the distress caused by the controversy and clarifying that no employees were terminated.

In a significant move, the Government of India has appointed Sanjay Malhotra, the current Revenue Secretary, as the 26th Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). The announcement was made on Monday through an official notification issued by the Centre's cabinet committee. Malhotra will succeed Shaktikanta Das, whose tenure is set to conclude on Tuesday.

In a world where technology and smartphones are often seen as inseparable from daily life, one Chinese woman has managed to break free from her phone for an impressive eight hours, winning a unique competition designed to encourage mindfulness and digital detox. The contest, held in Chongqing, southwest China, challenged participants to disconnect from their phones and spend the day in a controlled environment.

In a bizarre incident in Madhya Pradesh’s Machalpur district, a thief offered prayers at a petrol pump office before making off with ₹1.57 lakh in cash. The incident occurred on Saturday night at a petrol station located on the Soyat Kalan - Sujalpur highway, while the employees were fast asleep at the fuel bank.

Social entrepreneur Trisha Shetty, founder of the NGO SheSays, has accused IndiGo Airlines of mishandling a robbery incident involving her mother aboard one of their flights. According to Shetty’s post on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), her mother was robbed mid-flight on IndiGo flight 6E 17, and the airline’s crew allegedly failed to assist in filing a complaint.

The Indian Navy is set to unveil its latest addition, the INS Tushil, a multi-role stealth-guided missile frigate, on December 9, 2024, during a grand commissioning ceremony in Kaliningrad, Russia. The event will be attended by India's Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, who will be the chief guest, alongside senior officials from both Russian and Indian governments and defence sectors. This milestone marks a significant leap in the Navy's modernization efforts, reinforcing India’s defense capabilities.

In a remarkable display of resilience, Wisdom, the world's oldest known wild bird, has laid an egg at the age of 74, a milestone that has captivated bird lovers and wildlife enthusiasts worldwide. Wisdom, a Laysan albatross, laid her 60th egg this year, marking her return to Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge, where she has been nesting for decades.

Bangladesh has announced a historic decision to remove the image of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the founding father of the nation, from its currency notes. This marks a significant shift in the country’s national identity and historical narrative, as Rahman has featured prominently on the nation’s currency since its independence in 1971.

The Centre has approved ₹944.80 crore as part of the central share from the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) for Tamil Nadu, following the destruction caused by Cyclone Fengal, which hit the region on November 30. The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) confirmed the release of the funds in two instalments to assist the state government in its relief efforts for the people affected by the cyclone.