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The monk's arrest on sedition charges has sparked unrest among Bengali Hindus in Bangladesh, who have taken to the streets demanding his release. Many protests have reportedly faced violent crackdowns, with allegations of police brutality and attacks by Islamist hardliners further exacerbating tensions.

An Ajmer court issued notices to the Union Minority Affairs Ministry and ASI over a Hindu Sena lawsuit claiming a Shiva temple existed beneath the Ajmer Sharif Dargah. The plea cites historical evidence and seeks an ASI survey. The case’s next hearing is December 20.

A group of 68 retired judges and bureaucrats has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to address increasing violence against Hindus in Bangladesh. The group also called for intervention in the arrest of ISKCON Bangladesh priest Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari.

Responding to a query from MP Kartikeya Sharma about hoax bomb threats faced by airlines, the minister shared that a total of 1,143 such calls were documented between August 2022 and November 13, 2024. The data reveals a sharp escalation over the years.

On November 25, Chinmoy Krishna Das was arrested near Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka. Charged with sedition, a Chittagong court later denied him bail, intensifying tensions.

Adani Green Energy Ltd. (AGEL) issued a statement refuting media reports suggesting bribery charges against Gautam Adani and Sagar Adani. AGEL clarified that neither has been charged under the FCPA. Instead, the charges focus on securities and wire fraud.

According to the IMD, heavy rainfall is predicted in Chennai and other parts of Tamil Nadu for the next three days. Tuesday's rains were heavy in some areas, causing traffic snarls on major roads like the OMR Road. Air travel was also affected, with seven flights delayed.

Ripal Panchal, a 41-year-old businessman, was granted bail by a court after crashing his Audi into several vehicles while drunk on Ambli-Bopal Road in Ahmedabad. The court set his bail at Rs 15,000, banned him from driving, and imposed community service until charges were filed.

The Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire agreement, brokered by the US, involves a 60-day halt in hostilities, effective from Wednesday (Nov 27). The ceasefire aims to provide a path toward long-term stability.
 

Preliminary investigations suggest the woman, believed to be in her mid-to-late 30s, was murdered at least two days prior, as the body had begun decomposing. No identification or evidence was found at the scene.