'Sholay' director Ramesh Sippy remembered Dharmendra with deep respect and emotion as he reflected on the actor’s death. Speaking to India Today , Sippy recalled Dharmendra’s warmth, talent, and the unforgettable impact he left on Indian cinema before sharing a heartfelt tribute. He said, "This was expected, it was going to happen since for a couple of months he was keeping unwell. But yet, when it finally comes, it is not easy to accept. He was such a fine and wonderful man. The thought that he is no more itself makes you very gloomy, but let us remember him as a person who hailed 'Sholay' and held entire audiences mesmerised with his performances. Certainly, in 'Sholay' he gave one such performance. The highlight of his moment was when he was on top of that tank, and he carried that moment, at least half of it was him in reality. He just let go of himself."
The Election Commission of India faces mounting scrutiny following an investigation flagging internal rifts and procedural concerns. Over the past five weeks, the poll panel moved to address eight key flashpoints, including delinking the Special Intensive Revision declaration from Form 6, mandating formal agendas and minutes, forming an independent IT audit panel, and granting field officers wider access. However, the opposition termed these actions evidence of forced backtracking and an alleged cover-up, demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar's resignation. Concurrently, the political battle has spilled onto the streets, with the BJP launching counter-offensives across states against the opposition's campaign.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India has shifted the first One Day International between India and Sri Lanka from Delhi to Visakhapatnam. Scheduled for 13 December, the match was relocated following a request from the Delhi and District Cricket Association, which cited potential weather disruptions, severe air pollution, and proposed renovation work at Arun Jaitley Stadium. Delhi has faced past disruptions during winter fixtures involving visiting teams such as Sri Lanka and Bangladesh due to toxic air quality index levels.
On India Today's debate broadcast, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) national spokesperson Sathya Kumar and political analyst Sushil Rajkumar spar over former Chief Minister M.K. Stalin's criticism of Chief Minister Vijay's administration after six months in power. Responding to allegations regarding deteriorating law and order, Sathya Kumar defends the state government by stating, 'officers are still loyal to DMK' and claiming certain officials are functioning as opposition agents. He points to TVK's drive against corruption and challenges inherited from past administrations. In response, Sushil Rajkumar labels these explanations as excuses, contending that the leadership has failed to act decisively, maintain public order, or manage administrative machinery while retaining key senior officials. The panel examines the unfolding political showdown between the TVK and DMK over accountability, governance reforms, and administrative control in Tamil Nadu.
A political war of words has escalated between the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam and the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam in Tamil Nadu. Former Chief Minister MK Stalin launched a direct attack on Chief Minister Vijay, questioning his governance, work ethic, and alleged reliance on astrologers. Stalin also cited law and order concerns, referencing the seizure of contraband from a TVK functionary and accused the administration of evading press scrutiny. In response, TVK accused the DMK of double standards, pointing to the controversy surrounding DMK leader Durai Murugan organizing his granddaughter's wedding according to Hindu rituals despite the party's Dravidian ideology.
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