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Around 6,000 Airbus A320-family aircraft worldwide — including over 350 in India — are being grounded this weekend for a mandatory software update linked to a JetBlue incident. The precautionary exercise may disrupt schedules, with operations expected to stabilise by December 1–2.

The Supreme Court-appointed SIT arrested serving TTD official RSSVR Subrahmanyam in the Tirumala laddu ghee adulteration scam. Investigators allege he certified substandard ghee for bribes, linking TTD officials with fake dairy suppliers that provided 68 lakh kg spurious ghee between 2019 and 2024

Sri Lanka’s floods and landslides have killed 56 people, with 21 missing, prompting a nationwide public holiday. Nearly 44,000 residents are affected as Cyclone Ditwah brings heavy rain, strong winds and widespread disruption, including suspended rail services and diverted flights 

President Donald Trump announced a “permanent pause” on migration from “third world” countries and ordered reevaluation of Green Cards after an Afghan migrant killed a U.S. National Guard member. His administration issued new vetting rules for immigrants from 19 “high-risk” countries

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi ended a 16-hour sit-in outside Adiala Jail after being barred from meeting imprisoned former PM Imran Khan. Afridi vowed continued protests, citing lack of information on Khan’s health despite court orders permitting a meeting 

It is time to bring menstrual health from the margins to the mainstream and treat it as a public health priority

A volcanic ash plume from Ethiopia’s Hayli Gubbi eruption has disrupted air travel across India, forcing multiple airlines to cancel or divert flights. The DGCA issued an ASHTAM alert, advising carriers to avoid affected altitudes and follow strict ash-safety protocols.

Six members of a West Midnapore family, including two children, are critically ill after eating food accidentally cooked with acid mistaken for water. Police are probing both accidental and deliberate angles, while all victims receive treatment at Kolkata’s SSKM Hospital

President Droupadi Murmu offered prayers at the Tirumala Sri Venkateswara temple, accompanied by Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu and officials. She received traditional honours, including Sesha Vastram and Veda Ashirvachanam, following visits to Sri Varaha Swamy and Sri Padmavathi temples

Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla’s light-hearted jibe about Bengaluru’s infamous traffic at the Bengaluru Tech Summit 2025 went viral, prompting political reactions and renewed criticism of the city’s infrastructure, while he also engaged students and showcased striking space visuals of India

Meta has begun warning thousands of Australian users under 16 to download their data and prepare for account removal ahead of a nationwide social media ban for minors beginning December 10. The move affects Facebook, Instagram and Threads, with age-verification measures introduced

Kalyani Priyadarshan begins shooting her new women-centric film directed by debutant Thiraviyam SN and produced by Potential Studios. Following her recent blockbuster, the project has high expectations and features a strong cast and technical crew, with filming planned predominantly in Chennai

Jane Fonda reflects on nearly turning eighty-eight, saying she once expected to die young due to loneliness and drug struggles. Now embracing aging with intention, she focuses on living without regrets, practicing forgiveness, and inspiring younger generations to approach old age confidently

Despite progress, India falls short of the goal of eliminating the bacterial disease by 2025 end

A study by AIG Hyderabad shows 83% of Indian patients undergoing routine endoscopy carry multidrug-resistant bacteria, far higher than in other countries. Experts warn of a community-level antibiotic resistance crisis, urging urgent stewardship, public education, and regulatory action.

Pakistan’s Jaffar Express narrowly escaped an explosion after insurgents detonated explosives on its track in Balochistan’s Nasirabad, a day after services resumed. The frequently targeted train has faced multiple attacks this year, including a deadly March hijacking by the BLA

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

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

Sunny Deol lashed out at media outside his Juhu home for invading family privacy amid rumours about his father Dharmendra’s health. The family condemned false death reports, urged restraint, and confirmed the 89-year-old actor was discharged and recovering at home

In a breakthrough for India’s pharmaceutical sector, firms including Hetero, Cipla, Annora, and Natco have won Chinese government bids to supply generic drugs like Dapagliflozin and Olaparib, marking a significant entry into China’s tightly controlled healthcare market

Aishwarya Sridhar’s wildlife documentary Leopard Dynasty: The Rise of Rana won Best Editing at the Earth in Focus - Singapore Nature Film Festival. Combining cinematic storytelling with wildlife observation, the film celebrates Rana the leopard and the team behind its creation.

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Flight VN-984 from Hyderabad to Hanoi was delayed overnight due to a technical glitch, leaving passengers stranded and prompting protests. The airline arranged overnight accommodation, and the flight is now set to depart at 10 am.

The US government shutdown is causing widespread flight cancellations, with over 700 flights scrapped on Friday. Air traffic controllers working without pay are leaving, raising fears that delays and cancellations could worsen before the Thanksgiving holiday.