Frank Gehry, who designed some of most imaginative buildings ever constructed and achieved a level of worldwide acclaim seldom afforded any architect, has died. He was 96.

India and Russia reaffirmed their strong ties, signing over a dozen agreements to boost economic partnership to $100 billion by 2030. Both nations committed to uninterrupted fuel shipments and discussed civil nuclear cooperation. Discussions also covered defense, manpower mobility, and India’s UN Security Council bid, with leaders expressing satisfaction with the summit’s outcomes.

Calcutta High Court has ordered the Bengal government to prevent communal unrest in Murshidabad’s Beldanga ahead of a suspended TMC MLA’s controversial “Babri Masjid” foundation-laying ceremony on December 6. Authorities have deployed significant security forces to maintain law and order, with the MLA proceeding with arrangements despite the court’s directive.