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Indian intelligence warns of increased terror threats from Pakistan, with Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammed coordinating operations nationwide. Focus includes Jammu & Kashmir, religious sites in Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh, cyber attacks, and disinformation campaigns, aiming to incite communal unrest and destabilize India
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Lithuania declared a national emergency after Belarus-launched balloons repeatedly violated its airspace, disrupting airports and carrying contraband. Officials cite national security risks, human safety concerns, and potential hybrid warfare amid heightened NATO vigilance over Russian-linked airspace threats
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Following a National Guard shooting by an Afghan national, ICE has increased arrests of Afghan immigrants across the US, including asylum seekers and Operation Allies Welcome arrivals, causing fear among families and raising concerns over collective punishment of a vulnerable population
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The CBI has registered a case against Jai Anmol Anil Ambani and Reliance Home Finance Ltd. for alleged cheating causing Rs 228 crore loss to Union Bank of India, involving diversion of funds, fraudulent misappropriation, and breach of trust
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The Delhi High Court asked J&K Deputy CM Surinder Kumar Choudhary to implead uploaders of alleged defamatory social media content in his suit, seeking injunctions against posts with sexual overtones, and directed Meta to provide uploader details
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Actor Tamannaah Bhatia will star opposite Siddhant Chaturvedi in the biographical drama 'V Shantaram', portraying Jayashree, the legendary filmmaker’s second wife and collaborator, tracing Shantaram’s cinematic journey from silent films to color, under director Abhijeet Shirish Deshpande
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Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan rejected Dileep’s claims of a police conspiracy in the 2017 actress assault case, affirming investigators acted on evidence and reiterating government support for the survivor, following Dileep’s acquittal by Ernakulam Principal Sessions Court
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Priyanka Chopra Jonas reflected on her 25-year journey from Miss World to Bollywood and Hollywood, highlighting hard work, sacrifices, and resilience. She stressed creating opportunities, learning from failures, valuing family, and advising youth to protect their mental health amid challenges
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Goa Police has requested a CBI-issued Interpol Blue Notice to trace nightclub owners Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra, who allegedly fled to Thailand after a fire at their Arpora nightclub killed 25 people. Coordination with Interpol is ongoing
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An autorickshaw driver raped a minor Dalit girl in Andhra Pradesh after he took her to his house under the pretext of helping her in relocating. The man is absconding
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A Tamil Nadu man carrying a licensed handgun was detained while attempting to enter Vijay-led TVK rally in Puducherry. Police enforced strict crowd control after the Karur stampede, limiting entry via QR codes and deploying 1,500 personnel
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TVK chief Vijay held his first public rally in Puducherry, praising CM N Rangasamy’s government for impartiality and criticizing Tamil Nadu’s DMK. He urged attention to Puducherry’s statehood demand and hinted at DMK lessons in the 2026 TN Assembly elections
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Two security personnel died in Jammu and Kashmir under separate circumstances. BSF constable Sukhdeep Singh was found dead in a canal in Samba, while a CRPF constable in Nagrota reportedly died of cardiac arrest. Investigations are ongoing
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Scientists documented 16,600 theropod dinosaur footprints in Toro Toro, Bolivia, the largest collection worldwide. Tracks reveal behavior, herd dynamics, and swimming attempts, while human activity threatens preservation. Research continues to uncover insights into dinosaurs’ lives during the late Cretaceous
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Deloitte India launched Tax Pragya, an AI-powered tax platform providing faster research, predictive insights, and real-time dashboards. The mobile-friendly tool handles complex queries across Income Tax, GST, Transfer Pricing, and TDS, reshaping tax workflows for professionals
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The US-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Hamas nears completion of its first phase, with a complex second phase planned, involving disarmament, Gaza reconstruction, international oversight, Palestinian governance reforms, and Israeli withdrawals, amid uncertainties over Hamas compliance and regional cooperation
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The IMF approved a fresh US$ 1.2 billion disbursement to Pakistan under the Extended Fund Facility and Resilience Sustainability Facility, praising macroeconomic stability post-floods, while urging reforms in energy, public finances, and climate resilience to support sustainable growth
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Bollywood actor Kartik Aaryan clicked a fun selfie with Hollywood star Johnny Depp at the Red Sea Film Festival. Kartik, known for his role as Rooh Baba, is promoting upcoming films including Tu Meri Main Tera and Naagzilla
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Malayalam actor Dileep, acquitted in the 2017 actress assault case, plans new legal action alleging a conspiracy and investigative lapses, while the Kerala government prepares to appeal the verdict, reaffirming support for the survivor amid political reactions and sharp criticism of the probe
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Birthday wishes poured in for Sonia Gandhi as she turned 79, with Congress praising her transformative rights-based laws and leadership. PM Modi and several leaders extended greetings, while the party highlighted her integrity, social justice commitment, and enduring influence despite reduced political activity
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An NIA team searched Anantnag’s Mattan forest in Jammu and Kashmir, accompanied by accused Dr Adeel Rather and Jasir Bilal Wani, in connection with the November 10 Red Fort blast probe. The accused reportedly indicated possible hideouts; further details are awaited
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Cuba’s Supreme Court sentenced former economy minister Alejandro Gil to life imprisonment for espionage and an additional 20 years for corruption-related crimes. Once a key ally of President Díaz-Canel, Gil was accused of abusing power, bribery and links with foreign firms
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Congress highlighted historian Sugata Bose’s remark that Tagore advised singing only the first part of “Vande Mataram” in 1937 to preserve communal harmony, countering PM Modi’s accusations against Nehru. The debate reignited political sparring over history, nationalism, and alleged appeasement politics
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Ahmedabad’s ‘Biker Dadis’—87-year-old Mandakini Shah and her sister Ushaben—have gone viral for zipping through city streets on a scooter with a sidecar. Their fearless rides inspire women’s empowerment, earning admiration for Mandakini’s late-learned driving skills and indomitable spirit
