The Government earlier mandated the Sanchar Saathi app on smartphones to improve cybersecurity and allow citizens to report fraud. With 1.4 crore downloads, the government on Wednesday notified the decision to make pre-installation optional for mobile manufacturers.

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The UN is facing its worst financial crisis in decades as arrears—driven largely by the U.S.—hit record highs. With Guterres proposing $577M in cuts and an 18% job slash, key diplomacy and peacekeeping missions may be at risk. A critical moment for global governance.

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India vs South Africa 2nd ODI LIVE Score: Virat Kohli smashes his 53rd ODI century. No stopping for the Indian maestro here as he makes another statement with back-to-back centuries.

He reaches the mark with a single jump and is celebrated with a kiss to his ring, followed by folded hands towards the sky.

Back-to-back centuries - 10th time he has done it in ODIs.

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IndiGo has slipped on on-time performance—its once-wonted performance metric— like never before, recording just 35% of its flights on time on 2 December 2025, a Tuesday. The airline, which ended October with the best on-time performance among its peers, has been facing challenges with punctuality in recent times.

What exactly caused the on-time performance to fall so badly in the last few weeks?

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IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw tells Lok Sabha that fake news and deepfakes pose a serious threat to democracy, as the government moves toward stricter rules—including a 36-hour takedown norm and a new deepfake framework—while balancing free speech with accountability.

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An average Indian used UPI to make payments worth around ₹580 per day in November, and this has grown over 40% in the last two years.

The growth has come on the back of the rising popularity of small-value payments for groceries and eating out, a detailed Mint analysis reveals.

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As Abu Dhabi gears up for the mini auction on 16 December at the Etihad Arena for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) season, a noticeable trend has emerged with several top seasoned international cricketers opting out of the bidding war and moving to the Pakistan Super League (PSL), marking a significant shift in the global T20 landscape.

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What if the way something smells—not just how it looks or sounds—could be owned as a brand? India has just registered its first-ever scent trademark, and it smells like roses on a tyre.

Mint explains why this matters for Indian businesses.
https://livemint.com/s/1Ejjay0

🚨 Sitarist Anoushka Shankar has publicly accused Air India of mishandling her sitar during a recent flight — the instrument reached her with visible cracks despite being stored in a hard case and after paying a handling fee.

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IndiGo’s flight network faced widespread disruption as airports across major Indian cities reported cancellations, delays and operational slowdowns following the implementation of updated duty-time regulations for airline crew.

Industry watchers are now assessing how staffing requirements, regulatory changes and broader operational pressures may shape airline performance in the coming weeks.

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Stock market today: Nifty 50 trade setup, weak rupee, IPO frenzy to gold prices - eight stocks to buy👇

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Breakout stocks to buy or sell: Sumeet Bagadia recommends five shares to buy today — 4 December 2025👇

https://www.livemint.com/market/stock-market-news/breakout-stocks-to-buy-or-sell-sumeet-bagadia-recommends-five-shares-to-buy-today-4-december-2025/amp-11764810246835.html

Indian stock market: 8 things that changed for market overnight- Gift Nifty, US private payrolls to Japanese bond yields👇

https://www.livemint.com/market/stock-market-news/indian-stock-market-8-things-that-changed-for-market-overnight-gift-nifty-us-private-payrolls-to-japanese-bond-yields-11764781765056.html

Putin India visit: What time will Russian President land in New Delhi?

Full itinerary of events, private dinners here👇

https://www.livemint.com/news/india/putin-india-visit-what-time-will-russian-president-land-in-new-delhi-full-itinerary-of-events-private-dinners-here-11764810231474.html

#MintMarkets | Reliance Industries, RVNL, Pine Labs, ONGC among 10 shares in focus today 👀

Here’s a quick look at stocks likely to be in focus in today's trade 📈👇

https://www.livemint.com/market/stock-market-news/stocks-to-watch-reliance-industries-rvnl-pine-labs-ongc-among-10-shares-in-focus-today-11764811424741.html

Buy or sell: Vaishali Parekh recommends three intraday stocks to buy today — 4 December 2025👇

https://www.livemint.com/market/stock-market-news/buy-or-sell-vaishali-parekh-recommends-three-intraday-stocks-to-buy-today-4-december-2025-11764812719022.html

Nifty 50, Sensex today: What to expect from Indian stock market in trade on December 4 amid Vladimir Putin’s India visit👇

https://www.livemint.com/market/stock-market-news/nifty-50-sensex-today-what-to-expect-from-indian-stock-market-in-trade-on-december-4-amid-vladimir-putin-s-india-visit-11764781549157.html

Meesho IPO day 2: GMP jumps after strong subscription status. Should you apply? Read to know 👇

https://www.livemint.com/market/ipo/meesho-ipo-day-2-gmp-jumps-after-strong-subscription-status-should-you-apply-11764814830612.html

Rupee likely to extend slide as 90 breach cements weak bias, invites speculative bets🚨

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https://www.livemint.com/market/rupee-likely-to-extend-slide-as-90-breach-cements-weak-bias-invites-speculative-bets-11764817270730.html

President Vladimir Putin’s upcoming visit to India carries significant geopolitical weight : Here’s what the Indian stock market expecting, explained👇

https://www.livemint.com/market/stock-market-news/putins-india-visit-what-does-the-indian-stock-market-expect-explained-11764817050440.html

Sensex and Nifty opened in the red this morning at 85,002 and 25,946 respectively.

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