Greatest Strength Of Viksit Bharat
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in the 128th episode of Mann Ki Baat, hailed Gen‑Z’s determination as the greatest strength of ‘Viksit Bharat’, stressing teamwork, resilience, and courage as keys to success even in challenging times.

Vocal For Local
Prime Minister Narendra Modi reiterated his commitment to promoting indigenous products, revealing that his choice of gifts for world leaders during the recent G20 Summit was guided by the 'Vocal for Local' initiative aimed at showcasing Indian craftsmanship and self-reliance.

Airbus Software Upgrade
Global flight operations were disrupted by a software glitch in Airbus A320 aircraft. IndiGo confirmed all 200 planes in its A320 fleet are now fully updated and compliant with mandatory Airbus system enhancements.

Junk Food Under Watch
Odisha government launches initiative to curb junk food risks. “Oil boards” will be installed at Anganwadi, childcare and household centres, in Odia and English, highlighting health hazards of deep‑fried snacks and promoting healthier eating habits.

Afghan Refugees Forcibly Deported
More than 6000 Afghan refugees have been forcibly repatriated from Pakistan and Iran in a single day, a Taliban official said. Taliban Deputy Spokesperson Hamdullah Fitrat stated that 1,188 families, comprising 6,553 people, returned to Afghanistan.

Russell Retires
West Indies all-rounder and Kolkata Knight Riders power hitter Andre Russell announced his retirement from the Indian Premier League ahead of the mini auction slated for December 16 but added that he would join the three-time champions as the power coach.

Rohit Surpasses Afridi
India aim to recover from their Test series setback as they meet South Africa in the first ODI at Ranchi’s JSCA Stadium today, with Rohit Sharma breaking Shahid Afridi’s world record for most sixes in ODIs.

Ticket Sales To Begin
Tickets for the India–South Africa T20 International, scheduled to be played on December 9 at Barabati Stadium in Cuttack, will go on sale from December 1, the Odisha Cricket Association (OCA) announced.