India

The HPC, located at the Lakshyan Academy, is the nation's first basketball facility dedicated entirely to elite player development

India maintained their second position behind China in the medal tally with three gold, five silver and three bronze medals, while China has eight golds and a total of 15 medals to remain on top of the medal table

India is sending a record 111-member contingent to the Deaflympics

Centre termed the Red Fort blast a terror act, with investigators revealing that Pulwama-based Dr Umar Nabi planned the attack for December 6. Links to Jaish-e-Mohammed, a Turkiye visit, and a radicalised ‘doctor module’ emerged in the probe

Arjun accepted a draw after 36 moves against the experienced GM Peter Leko, Praggnanandhaa split the point after 30 moves against GM Daniil Dubov, while Harikrishna also drew after 38 moves

The car blast near Red Fort is a grim reminder that the terror ecosystem never truly disappears but mutates into new forms to maintain the surprise element

The Election Commission has distributed over 37 crore enumeration forms across 12 States and UTs under Phase II of its voter roll revision. Lakshadweep achieved full coverage, while Bihar’s second poll phase saw a record 68.79% turnout

Over 13 lakh arrests, just 1% convictions, and rising corruption — a policy meant to curb drinking has ended up punishing the poor

Over its first three seasons, SA20 has firmly established itself as the biggest T20 league outside India, powered by a blend of world-class international stars and strong franchise and broadcast support

Ham radio operators from West Bengal, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana helped police trace an Andhra woman found in Howrah. Using conference calls and local contacts, they identified her as Asunuri Devi from East Godavari, missing for years and now under care

Listing of Tata Motors Commercial Vehicles business comes after Tata Motors was split into two independent listed entities

India’s agencies busted a Jaish-e-Mohammed module linked to the Red Fort blast, seizing nearly 3,000 kg of explosives and arresting several suspects across Delhi, Haryana, and J&K. The crackdown averted a major terror attack. NIA now leads the investigation

Two days after the Red Fort blast killed eight people, Delhi Police are searching for a red Ford EcoSport linked to the suspects. PM Modi visited the injured at LNJP Hospital, while the NIA has formed a 10-member team to probe the case

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge called the Delhi blast a government failure, demanding a fair probe and strict punishment for those responsible. He said the issue will be raised in Parliament’s winter session and commented on upcoming Bihar poll results

Two workers died and 20 others were injured after a boiler exploded at a pharmaceutical factory in Bharuch’s Saykha GIDC area early Wednesday. The blast caused a fire and building collapse. Authorities have launched a safety and licence probe

Two Maoist commanders of the JJMP — Brajesh Yadav, carrying a Rs 5 lakh bounty, and Awdhesh Lohra — surrendered before police in Jharkhand’s Latehar district under the state’s ‘Nai Disha’ policy. Police hailed it as a major success

Actor-turned-politician Vijay lashed out at the DMK, accusing it of corruption, hypocrisy, and spreading lies about his party TVK. Responding to indirect criticism at DMK’s “Festival of Knowledge”, he vowed to challenge the ruling party in 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Kalachakra Empowerment ceremony with Bhutan’s King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and former King Jigme Singye Wangchuck during the Global Peace Prayer Festival, reaffirming India-Bhutan cultural and spiritual ties and discussing cooperation in energy, trade, technology, and connectivity

The Indian Army is establishing the Lachit Borphukan Military Station at Bamunigaon in Assam’s Dhubri district near the Bangladesh border to strengthen intelligence, border security, and regional stability amid rising concerns over cross-border crimes, fundamentalist activities, and geopolitical tensions

India wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel dismissed any notion of competition with Rishabh Pant, saying the focus is on the team. Ahead of the South Africa series, he praised both sides’ fast-bowling strength and described his Test debut as a “surreal” experience.

PM Modi met Bhutan’s Fourth King Jigme Singye Wangchuck in Thimphu during his two-day visit, celebrating the King’s 70th birth anniversary, discussing bilateral cooperation across multiple sectors, and inaugurating the 1020 MW Punatsangchhu-II hydroelectric project.

Customs at Hyderabad’s RGIA seized Rs 3 crore worth of drones, iPhones, iWatches, and gaming consoles from two passengers arriving from Abu Dhabi. Officials suspect a larger smuggling network and have taken the duo into custody for further investigation.

Australia joined India, Japan, and the US for Exercise Malabar 2025 in the West Pacific. The maritime exercise, featuring INS Sahyadri and HMAS Ballarat, aims to strengthen interoperability, regional security, and collective readiness through complex naval drills and operational coordination.

President Trump defended H-1B visas, citing the US need for foreign talent in specialized industries, even amid a crackdown and legal challenges. Florida Governor DeSantis criticised H-1B use in universities, while India-born workers continue to receive the majority of visas.