Top News of the Day: 12 Hindu Refugees Granted Citizenship Under CAA; NIA Acts in Delhi Red Fort Terror Blast case

Gita Press Secures 10 Acres in GIDA for Major Expansion to Meet Rising Demand

Gita Press, one of the world’s most respected publishers of Hindu religious literature, has received 10 acres of land in Sector-27 of the Gorakhpur Industrial Development Authority (GIDA). Announced on GIDA’s Foundation Day, this long-awaited allocation will help the press expand its production, which has been restricted due to space limitations. Manager Dr. Lal Mani Tiwari said the current 1.45 lakh sq ft campus is fully occupied, making it difficult to meet soaring demand. The press, which publishes 3 crore books annually, often falls short of supplying its 20 branches. With an investment of ₹81 crore, the new facility is expected to create 300 jobs and significantly boost output. Gita Press aims to prepare for future demand and strengthen the distribution of sacred texts nationwide.

Tamil Nadu: Husband kills wife with a sickle over suspicion of an illicit affair, takes a selfie with the body and uploads it on WhatsApp status; arrested

In Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, a man named Balamurugan killed his wife, Sripriya, with a sickle after suspecting her of having an illicit relationship. Due to ongoing disputes with her husband, Sripriya had been living in a hostel, where the accused went to meet her.

After committing the murder, Balamurugan took a selfie while standing next to her body and uploaded it as his WhatsApp status with the caption, “The punishment for betrayal is death.” He remained seated near the body until the police arrived. The police later arrested him and seized the weapon used in the crime.

Supreme Court Refuses to Extend Deadline for Uploading Waqf Property Details on ‘UMEED’ Portal

The Supreme Court has declined to extend the deadline for uploading details of Waqf properties on the government’s ‘UMEED’ portal. Petitions filed by the All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) and AIMIM leader Asaduddin Owaisi were also dismissed. The Court directed the petitioners to approach the Waqf Tribunal instead of seeking relief from the Supreme Court.

According to existing rules, all Waqf property information must be uploaded by 5 December. Failure to comply may lead to six months of imprisonment, a fine of up to ₹20,000, and even the cancellation of the property’s Waqf status. The Court’s decision reinforces the mandatory nature of the process and urges all stakeholders to follow the legal framework strictly.

India Internet Governance Forum 2025 Highlights AI Governance for a Secure and Inclusive Digital Future

The fifth India Internet Governance Forum (IIGF-2025) concluded in New Delhi on November 28 after two days of discussions at the India Habitat Centre and the India International Centre. Representatives from ministries, technology companies, civil-society groups, universities and global bodies examined how India can build an open, trusted and inclusive internet. Focused on the theme “Advancing Internet Governance for an Inclusive and Sustainable Viksit Bharat,” the event explored digital inclusion, resilient digital infrastructure and responsible AI for national growth.

Union Minister Jitin Prasada emphasised safe, affordable internet access and strong digital systems supported by 5G and data protection laws. Experts highlighted the need for AI safety, cybersecurity, user protection and global cooperation. The forum ended with a shared commitment to strengthening a secure, AI-driven and resilient digital ecosystem.

Lakshadweep Becomes India’s First UT to Complete 100% Special Intensive Revision of Voter List

Lakshadweep has become the first Union Territory in India to finish the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) with full distribution, collection and digital entry of voter enumeration forms. The Election Commission of India confirmed that this achievement places Lakshadweep ahead of all regions participating in the nationwide voter list revision. The SIR exercise began on November 4, 2025, after an ECI directive issued on October 27, and the UT completed the entire process in just 24 days across all ten islands. A team of 55 Booth Level Officers visited every household, supported by 133 Booth Level Agents from various political parties. Special camps on all islands enabled quick collection and on-spot digitisation. Officials credited smooth coordination and public cooperation for this milestone. The first draft of the updated voter roll will be published on December 9, 2025.

West Bengal: Three Bangladeshi Women and a Broker Arrested in Ranaghat for Illegal Infiltration

During the ongoing SIR procedure, the Ranaghat Government Railway Police (GRP) once again arrested three Bangladeshi women and a broker on charges of illegal infiltration. On Saturday night, acting on a tip-off, the police detained these women from a train while they were travelling to Kakdwip. A child was also with them.

According to police sources, the arrested individuals are residents of Noakhali in Bangladesh. They claimed that they had illegally crossed the India–Bangladesh border and were travelling to a relative’s house in Kakdwip. The infiltrators were produced before the Ranaghat Sub-Divisional Court, where the judge ordered 14 days of judicial custody.

In Varanasi, 4–5 stray dogs attacked an elderly motor mechanic, severely injuring his hands and legs

In the Shivpuri–Shuddhipur area of Varanasi, four to five stray dogs attacked an elderly motor mechanic named Moolchand on Sunday. The dogs badly bit him on several parts of his body, including his hands, legs and back, leaving him covered in blood. He was taken to Pt. Deendayal Upadhyay Hospital, but the hospital did not have the Anti-Rabies Vaccine (ARV) available. As a poor man and the sole earner of his family, Moolchand will now have to depend on a private hospital for treatment.

NIA Raids Multiple Locations in Kashmir Linked to Red Fort Suicide Blast Case

On 1 December, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) carried out extensive searches across Pulwama, Shopian and Kulgam districts of Kashmir as part of its probe into the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) module behind the Delhi’s Red Fort terror attack. The suicide attack, executed by Kashmiri resident Dr Umar un Nabi, killed 15 people and left many others injured.

Officials said that NIA teams raided the home of Moulvi Irfan Ahmad Wagay in Shopian, who is believed to have led the recruitment and radicalisation of the educated terror network. He was arrested last month after the agency took over the case. Searches were also conducted in Koil, Chandgam, Malangpora and Samboora areas of Pulwama, along with the residence of Dr Adeel Ahmad Rather, arrested earlier in Uttar Pradesh.

Another raid targeted the house of co-accused Jasir Bilal Wani in Qazigund. Investigators revealed that operations were carried out at eight locations, exposing an inter-state terror network and leading to the recovery of 2,900 kg of explosives, weapons and several arrests, including Kashmiri doctors and JeM’s women’s wing head in India.

India Grants Citizenship to 12 Hindu Refugees from Bangladesh Under CAA, Ending Decades of Statelessness

The Indian government has granted citizenship to 12 Hindu refugees from Bangladesh under the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), marking a major relief for families who escaped religious persecution decades ago. These refugees, who arrived in West Bengal with no documents, property or security, had lived for years without legal identity. Their lack of citizenship restricted access to jobs, education, passports and essential services, leaving them in constant fear of being labelled illegal migrants.

The process finally gained momentum after the Centre implemented CAA rules and set up help desks across border districts to assist applicants. Communities such as the Matuas, who struggled for generations without proper papers, have welcomed the move as a long-awaited assurance of dignity and stability. The issuance of certificates comes amid intense political debate in West Bengal, but for the 12 families, it represents a new beginning. They say the decision has restored their sense of belonging and strengthened their trust in India’s legal system.

Sohail Sheikh, Who Threatened to Blow Up Amravati Police Control Room, Arrested; Was Hiding Under a Hindu Identity

The accused, Sohail Sheikh, who had threatened to blow up the Amravati Police Control Room in Maharashtra, has been arrested by the Indore Police. After the threat was received on 29 November 2025, call tracing revealed that the accused was hiding near the Nahershahwali Dargah in Indore’s Khajrana police station area under a Hindu identity with the name “Harish.”

The Indore Police took swift action, arrested Sohail, and handed him over to the Amravati Police. He is currently being interrogated to determine the real motive behind the threat and to identify whether there is a larger conspiracy. The police have stated that even a false threat is a serious crime related to national security.

Maulana Mahmood Madani Issues ‘Jihad Against Oppression’ Warning, Criticises Judiciary and National Symbols

Maulana Mahmood Madani, President of Jamiat Ulama-e-Hind, stated during a meeting in Bhopal on 29 November 2025 that “wherever there is oppression, there will be jihad.” He made this remark while criticising the judiciary, claiming that several recent court decisions, including the Babri Masjid case and the judgment criminalising instant triple talaq, were influenced by government pressure.

Madani said that his intention was to protect minority rights, and that the term “jihad” referred to a spiritual and ethical struggle, not violence. However, the BJP accused him of provoking the Muslim community and challenging constitutional institutions. BJP leaders Narottam Mishra and Rameshwar Sharma described his comments as “anti-national” and “incendiary.”

Madani also commented on the Vande Mataram issue, saying that any community that recites it without thought is a “dead community.” Madani defended halal practices and religious freedom, insisting that the government and courts must protect minority rights.

Previously, Madani has made strong and controversial statements on issues such as the Uniform Civil Code, Islamophobia and the Waqf Act. He opposed Uttarakhand’s UCC, stating that Muslims would continue to follow personal laws and Sharia within constitutional limits.

ISI-Backed Terror Module Busted: Arif and Two Others Arrested in Delhi Police Operation

The Delhi Police Special Cell has dismantled a terror module controlled by Pakistani gangster Shahzad Bhatti, who is operating under Pakistan’s ISI. This group was responsible for the November 25 grenade attack on the Gurdaspur City Police Station in Punjab. Three accused Arif from Uttar Pradesh, Hargunpreet Singh from Punjab and Vikas Prajapati from Madhya Pradesh have been arrested for executing the attack after receiving instructions from Bhatti through social media.

Police recovered a pistol, live cartridges, reconnaissance videos, voice notes and digital chats detailing plans for further explosive attacks in Delhi-NCR. The group had also surveyed several other locations for future strikes. Officials said Bhatti is recruiting vulnerable youths online and directing operations from abroad. More suspects linked to the module are expected to be arrested as the investigation continues.

India Refuses Visa to Evangelist Franklin Graham Over Concerns About His Past Christian Conversion Work

India’s Ministry of Home Affairs has refused a visa to American evangelist Franklin Graham, who was scheduled to attend a Christian gathering in Kohima, Nagaland, on 30 November. Although Graham’s visit was cancelled, the organisers continued with the event as planned. The government has not shared an official explanation, but Graham’s long record of evangelical outreach in India, often linked to Christian conversion-driven activities through his organisation, Samaritan’s Purse is believed to have influenced the decision.

Franklin Graham has visited India multiple times since the 1980s. His organisation has been linked to establishing over 1,000 illegal churches across the country, often using aid, food distribution and welfare services as instruments for evangelism. His father, the late Billy Graham, also had a long history in India and met leaders like Jawaharlal Nehru and Indira Gandhi during his Christian Conversion Activities.

In 2010, Franklin Graham mocked Hindu Gods during an interview, saying, “No elephant with 100 arms can do anything for me… None of their 9,000 gods can save me.” These remarks were widely viewed as a direct insult to the Hindu religion. His overall tone was strongly exclusivist, implying that only Christianity is a valid faith while portraying all other religions as false or meaningless.

UK: Haryana Student Fatally Stabbed in Worcester, Six Arrested as Family Seeks Urgent Government Help

A 30-year-old student from Haryana, Vijay Kumar Sheoran, was tragically stabbed to death in Worcester, United Kingdom, on 25 November. Police discovered him with critical stab wounds on Barbourne Road around 4:15 am and rushed him to the hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries. Vijay, originally from Jagrambas village in Charkhi Dadri, had left his government job at the Central Board of Excise and Customs earlier this year to pursue studies at the University of the West of England in Bristol.

West Mercia Police arrested five men aged between 22 and 35 on suspicion of murder but later released them on bail as investigations continue. A sixth suspect was detained and later released without further action. Vijay’s family believes the attackers may be individuals from Haryana and Punjab living in the UK, although police have not confirmed this.

Authorities are reviewing CCTV footage and appealing for public information. Meanwhile, the family has requested intervention from India’s Ministry of External Affairs for assistance in bringing Vijay’s body home and ensuring a thorough inquiry.

Udham Singh Nagar Administration Takes Action Against Mosque Built Without Permission in Uttarakhand

In Udham Singh Nagar, Uttarakhand, the Dhami government administration has sealed a mosque that was being constructed without permission in the Sirokla area of Kichha. ADM Pankaj Upadhyay stated that, as per the Supreme Court’s orders, no new religious structure can be built without the approval of the District Magistrate, and this rule was being violated.

The administration had issued a notice to the mosque committee to present the building plan and land documents. However, since the required documents were not provided, the authorities carried out the action.

10 Arrested for Distributing Fake Question Papers in Bengal Police Constable Recruitment Exam

In Bardhaman, Bengal, police have arrested 10 individuals for distributing fake question papers ahead of the police constable recruitment exam. Acting on information from the Cyber Crime Branch, Bardhaman police conducted a joint operation to apprehend the gang.

The accused had set up a tent in a field in Kalmadang village and deceived candidates by promising to provide them with the exam question papers. Out of the 10 arrested, two main accused have been sent to police custody for five days. The police are conducting a thorough investigation into the matter.

Clash at India-Bangladesh Border: Smugglers Attack BSF Personnel, One Smuggler Killed in Retaliatory Fire

A confrontation took place on Saturday night between Bangladeshi smugglers and Border Security Force (BSF) personnel along the international border in Nadia, West Bengal. In the Matiari border outpost area, the smugglers launched a deadly attack on BSF jawans while attempting to carry out smuggling activities, but the BSF foiled their attempt.

During the BSF’s self-defence response, one Bangladeshi smuggler was shot dead, while the others fled back to Bangladesh.

The BSF recovered 96 bottles of Phensedyl cough syrup, sharp weapons, and other smuggled items from the spot. The force has registered an FIR at the local police station and initiated further action.

Two Naxal Secret Dumps Destroyed in MP: Large Quantity of Explosives and Weapons Seized

Security forces have uncovered two major secret dumps of Naxalites in the Kirnapur area of Balaghat district in Madhya Pradesh. A large quantity of explosive materials, weapons and communication devices has been seized from the forests of Sirka-Mojadera and Alitola. The seized items include six packets of BGL (Bomb Grenade Launcher), eleven launcher rounds, live cartridges, eight mobile phones, pen drives and Naxal literature.

Superintendent of Police Aditya Mishra said that the operation has been intensified after the martyrdom of Hawkforce Inspector Ashish Sharma. Teams of security forces, CRPF and COBRA are jointly conducting operations along the border areas with neighbouring states.

Chhattisgarh SIR Drive Turns Violent: Female Booth Level Officer Brutally Assaulted in Raipur During Door-to-Door Electoral Verification;

A Booth Level Officer (BLO) in Raipur, Chhattisgarh, was abused and physically attacked by a woman during door-to-door verification under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR). The incident, recorded on video in Kali Mata ward, shows the woman shouting threats, using abusive language, and repeatedly hitting the officer. A bystander who attempted to intervene was also slapped.

The dispute reportedly began when the woman expected the verification form to be delivered at a specific time and became aggressive when it did not arrive. The BLO was eventually forced to leave the area.

Reduction in LPG Prices: Commercial Cylinder Cheaper by ₹10, No Change in Domestic Rates

From December 1, LPG cylinder prices have been revised across the country. Oil companies have not changed the price of domestic LPG cylinders (14.2 kg), which remain steady at ₹853 in Delhi.

However, the price of commercial LPG cylinders (19 kg) has been reduced by ₹10 per cylinder. After the revision, the commercial cylinder will now cost ₹1580.50 in Delhi and ₹1531.50 in Mumbai. In Kolkata, the new price of a commercial cylinder is ₹1684, while in Chennai it will be available for ₹1739.50.

State-owned companies, including Indian Oil Corporation, revise LPG prices on the 1st of every month based on international fuel price trends.