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Indian-origin Israeli agriculturist Eliyahu Bezalel, a Pravasi Bharatiya Samman awardee who transformed the Negev desert into a horticultural success story, died at 95. A pioneer exporter and greenhouse innovator, he maintained deep ties with India and shared his expertise widely.

Madhya Pradesh police arrested Hamood Ahmed Siddiqui—brother of Al Falah University chairman Javed Siddiqui—in Hyderabad for a 25-year-old financial fraud in Mhow. The arrest comes amid Delhi blast-related probes scrutinising the university’s links, records, and individuals connected to the Faridabad terror module

Rasha Thadani, daughter of Raveena Tandon, will debut in Tollywood with Ajay Bhupathi’s film #AB4. She also prepares for her second release, the romantic entertainer *Laikey Laikaa*, slated for 2026, co-starring Abhay Verma

SpaceX launched NASA’s Sentinel-6B satellite to monitor global sea-level rise and ocean conditions. Building on three decades of data, the mission will enhance weather forecasting, support coastal planning, safeguard infrastructure, and aid disaster preparedness, benefiting civilian, commercial, and defense sectors

A 57-year-old Bengaluru techie lost ₹31.83 crore after cybercriminals held her in a six-month “digital arrest,” threatening her with a fabricated CBI case and coercing her into 187 transfers. She reported the fraud after growing suspicious; police are investigating

International enrolment at US colleges dipped slightly this fall, but new foreign student arrivals plunged 17% amid visa delays and policy tightening under the Trump administration. Graduate programmes were hit hardest, straining budgets, while other countries ramped up efforts to attract students

Sabarimala is set to begin its 41-day Mandala pilgrimage, with the shrine opening Sunday evening. Extensive preparations—water supply, sanitation, medical centres, and virtual queue controls—are in place. New melshanthis will be installed as TDB’s new president vows transparent temple administration

Three Naxalites, including two women, were killed in a DRG encounter in Sukma, Chhattisgarh. Weapons were seized, and all carried ₹5-lakh rewards. Police said Naxalism is in its final stage in Bastar, with 262 Naxalites killed statewide this year

Counter Intelligence Kashmir raided a doctor’s residence in Anantnag linked to a “white-collar terror module.” A Haryana-based doctor tenant’s phone was seized. Separately, local seller Bilal Wani attempted self-immolation after questioning; his son remains detained. Key accused Dr Muzaffar Rather is abroad

A 21-year-old widow in Dumka is battling for life after allegedly being set on fire by her lover and his wife following an argument. Police arrested the man, while his wife remains absconding. An FIR was filed based on the victim’s mother’s complaint

A stone quarry collapse in Sonbhadra killed one labourer, with several others feared trapped. Massive debris is slowing rescue efforts, officials said. Authorities are investigating the mine’s operating conditions, and strict action has been promised against those responsible

India spent €2.5 billion on Russian crude in October, remaining the second-largest buyer despite new US sanctions on Rosneft and Lukoil. Russian oil imports rose 11%, with state refineries increasing intake as discounts narrowed and Western buyers further reduced purchases

Recently released House Oversight Committee emails reveal Jeffrey Epstein maintained extensive ties with global political figures, academics and business elites long after his 2008 conviction. The messages show exchanges on politics, introductions and personal advice, highlighting his persistent influence until his 2019 arrest

A bold “tiger abhi zinda hai” poster featuring Bihar CM Nitish Kumar beside a tiger appeared outside his residence as early election trends showed the NDA leading. The cinematic image energised JD(U) workers, symbolising Kumar’s enduring political dominance

Flipkart detected a major fraud at its Ernakulam delivery hubs, where staff allegedly ordered 332 mobile phones using fake details and reported them missing. Phones worth Rs 1.61 crore disappeared, leading police to register a case and launch an investigation

CCTV footage shows prime suspect Dr Umar Nabi near a mosque close to Ramlila Maidan hours before the Delhi blast. He was seen entering the Sunehri Masjid parking lot and leaving shortly before the Hyundai i20 exploded, killing 13

The NAAC issued a show-cause notice to Al-Falah University for falsely claiming NAAC accreditation on its website. The university, already under investigation in the Delhi blast case, has been ordered to remove misleading information and explain its misrepresentation, officials said

Police cordoned off a Faridabad area after seizing a red Ford EcoSport linked to suspects in the Delhi blast that killed 13. Registered to Dr Umar Nabi, the car was allegedly used for reconnaissance by the busted “white-collar terror module.”

Ten people, including three government employees, were detained across Kashmir in the probe into the “white-collar terror” module linked to the Delhi blast that killed 13. Officials said some suspects had recently visited Turkiye, as security agencies widened their crackdown

Four doctors linked to the “white-collar terror module” raised over Rs 26 lakh to fund materials for the Red Fort blast, officials said. The group bought 26 quintals of NPK fertiliser for explosives, with financial disputes emerging before the deadly explosion

A 65-year-old farmer, Kittappa, was trampled to death by a wild elephant early Thursday in Kurmanupalli village, Chittoor district. Police said the lone elephant attacked while he was asleep in his field, prompting forest officials to track the animal

Dhaka remained under tight security as authorities deployed troops ahead of the International Crimes Tribunal’s verdict date announcement against deposed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The Awami League’s “lockdown” call led to empty streets, bus arson incidents, and public anxiety amid fears of unrest

President Donald Trump signed a funding bill ending a 43-day US government shutdown that strained workers and divided Congress. The compromise funds key agencies, restores worker protections, and delays the Affordable Care Act subsidy debate, leaving healthcare and tax credit disputes unresolved

The US imposed sanctions on 32 entities and individuals from countries including India, China, and Iran for aiding Iran’s ballistic missile and UAV programmes. India-based Farmlane Pvt Ltd was linked to illicit procurement, as Washington intensified pressure under President Trump’s directive