West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee demanded an apology from PM Narendra Modi for referring to Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay as "Bankim da". "The person who wrote...national song was disrespected. You should bow your head and ask for forgiveness from the people," she said. "Yet you won't be forgiven, because you have disrespected the country's history and freedom struggle," she added.

Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge jokingly called his party colleague Jairam Ramesh 'Chanakya' in the Rajya Sabha, sparking laughter from both the government and Opposition leaders. Kharge made the remark when Jairam interrupted him during his speech. Sharing the clip, BJP's Pradeep Bhandari wrote, "Internal Fight out in the open! Mallikarjun Kharge TROLLS Jairam Ramesh!"

A flyer whose IndiGo flight was delayed by nine hours shared a video of the airline's "apology" kit. Staff handed passengers small blue bags containing gourmet popcorn, methi mathri, a mixed fruit juice pouch, and a Samsung card. The gesture drew mixed reactions online, with some calling it inadequate and others saying they received even less during delays

In Vijayapura, Karnataka, Jyoti Dundesh Dalawayi alleged that her husband and in-laws, desperate for a male child, called a sorceress who told them to cut her hair and burn it in a graveyard. Jyoti suffered scalp injuries. Police have registered a case against the husband, sorceress, and parents-in-law. Court proceedings are ongoing.

In Bengaluru, a 38-year-old woman allegedly poisoned her 14-year-old son before taking her own life. Her 68-year-old mother, who witnessed the tragedy, reportedly suffered a heart attack and died on the spot. Police suspect financial distress and family stress were contributing factors. Post-mortem and investigation are underway.

BRS alleged that a Gachibowli Inspector was transferred as retribution for registering an FIR against Raghava Constructions, a firm owned by son of Telangana Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivasa Reddy, over alleged large-scale land-grab. No direct link between the two events has been established.

The Karwar Excise Department in Uttara Kannada, Karnataka, seized a large consignment of illegal Goa-origin liquor worth ₹1.14 lakh during an operation in the Mudgeri forest area. The transport vehicle was also confiscated, but the accused fled. A case has been registered, and investigation is underway to apprehend those responsible.

BESCOM and KPTCL have announced a scheduled power outage in Bengaluru on Dec 10 for emergency maintenance at the Somanahalli substation. Electricity will be suspended from 9 am to 6 pm across key areas, villages, and nearby localities. Residents and businesses are advised to take precautions. Power may be restored earlier if work finishes ahead of schedule.

LoP Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday accused the BJP-led Union government and the Election Commission of colluding with the RSS to weaken India’s democratic institutions and manipulate the electoral process, calling their actions the “biggest anti-national act” possible. He pointed to the “institutional capture” of government agencies, universities and the ECI itself.

In Bidar, Karnataka, 8-year-old Ruthvi tragically died after being run over by her school bus near Janawada village. Driver negligence is suspected. Ruthvi was returning home from Gurunanak School when the bus moved unexpectedly. Police have registered a case, and locals demand strict action.