Tatiana Schlossberg, 35, granddaughter of President John F. Kennedy and environmental journalist, has died after battling acute myeloid leukemia. She is survived by her husband and two young children. Her family confirmed her passing, honoring her life and legacy.

CBSE cancelled Jaipur’s Neerja Modi School’s affiliation after a Class 4 student’s suicide. The board cited ignored bullying complaints, poor safety measures, and lack of counselling. Students up to Class 11 must transfer by March 2026.

President Droupadi Murmu has returned the University of Madras Amendment Bill to the Tamil Nadu Assembly. The bill, passed in April 2022, aimed to transfer the vice‑chancellor appointment authority from the Governor to the state government for reconsideration.

Karnataka Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar called the Kogilu demolition lawful, criticizing Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan for politicizing it. He assured rehabilitation support for eligible displaced families, amid rising tensions over the issue.

Delhi woke up to dense fog, reducing visibility and causing traffic disruption. The Air Quality Index hit the ‘very poor’ range at 390. The India Meteorological Department issued an orange alert, warning residents to take precautions.

China conducted military encirclement drills near Taiwan, involving ships, aircraft, and live-fire exercises. In response, Taiwan deployed its defence forces, condemning the drills as provocative and heightening alert amid growing regional tensions.

Hamas has confirmed that longtime spokesperson Abu Obeida was killed in an Israeli airstrike in August. The group introduced a new spokesman and acknowledged the deaths of other senior commanders amid ongoing Gaza conflict.

President Droupadi Murmu embarked on a submarine sortie aboard the indigenous INS Vaghsheer at Karwar Naval Base, becoming the second Indian President to do so. She commended the Navy’s preparedness and the crew’s professionalism during the exercise.

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge called for a nationwide campaign to protect the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, urging citizens to protest the proposed repeal and defend rural jobs, linking the move to earlier controversial law repeals.

Delhi’s air quality worsened sharply as dense fog and cold weather trapped pollutants, pushing the Air Quality Index beyond 400 in several areas. Thick smog reduced visibility and authorities advised children, elderly and patients to limit outdoor exposure.