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A study of 738 UK harbour porpoises (1990–2021) shows mercury levels rising about 1% annually, nearly doubling since the 1990s. Higher mercury burdens increased the risk of death from infectious disease, revealing persistent ocean contamination despite the Minamata Convention

Srinagar recorded the season’s coldest night at –2.8°C as temperatures dipped across Jammu and Kashmir. With further decline expected, schools up to Class 8 will close for winter vacation. Residents rely on traditional Pherans and Kangris to battle the intensifying chill

The body of IAF Wing Commander Naman Syal, who died in a Tejas fighter jet crash at the Dubai Air Show, was brought to Sulur Air Force Station, Coimbatore. Colleagues and officials paid emotional tributes before the mortal remains were flown to Himachal Pradesh for final rites.

Actor Ajith Kumar received the ‘Gentleman Driver of the Year 2025’ award in Venice for his debut season with Ajith Kumar Racing. Wife Shalini expressed pride on Instagram, calling it an honor to stand beside him during the recognition of his international racing journey.

Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath said the restoration of the dharma dhwaja in Ayodhya, led by PM Modi on November 25, will usher in happiness and progress. He urged citizens to build a new UP inspired by Lord Ram’s ideals.

Shweta Tripathi revealed her preference for independent films over commercial cinema, citing festivals as a space to learn from filmmakers. She discussed her approach to authentic character portrayal, using music, fragrances, and reading to access their emotional world.

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam founder Vijay will resume his political campaign on Sunday, addressing people at an indoor facility in Sunguvarchattiram, Kanchipuram. Around 1,500 attendees with passes will be allowed, with trained party workers managing crowd arrangements.

Ananya Panday shared a 2018–2025 throwback with Kartik Aaryan on his 35th birthday, noting “everything has changed but nothing has changed.” The duo also released the teaser of their romantic entertainer Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri, releasing December 25.

Delhi-NCR’s air quality deteriorated to ‘very poor’ with AQI at 380, while areas like Jahangirpuri and Ghaziabad entered the severe category. CAQM revises GRAP, enforcing stricter restrictions at Stage III, including partial office closures and staggered working hours.

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Liverpool were stunned 3-0 by Nottingham Forest at Anfield, while Chelsea defeated Burnley 2-0 with goals from Pedro Neto and Enzo Fernandez. Elsewhere, Crystal Palace, Fulham and Brighton registered wins in Saturday’s Premier League fixtures

India stormed into the Women’s T20 World Cup for the Blind final with a nine-wicket win over Australia in Colombo. Basanti Hansda starred with 45 runs, while Ganga Kadam and Karuna powered India’s dominant chase at P Sara Oval

Teenager Anahat Singh clinched her 13th PSA title by defeating former world No 10 Joshna Chinappa 3-2 in the Indian Open squash final at Indore. The top seed won a tense five-game battle to secure the championship

Lakshya Sen reached the Australian Open Super 500 final in Sydney after defeating second seed Chou Tien Chen 17-21, 24-22, 21-16. Sen staged a strong comeback and is the lone Indian left in the tournament after other exits

Kuldeep Yadav picked three wickets as India restricted South Africa to 247/6 on the opening day of the Guwahati Test. Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj and Ravindra Jadeja struck once each, with India taking four wickets in the final session

Australia defeated England by eight wickets in the opening Ashes Test at Perth, finishing inside two days. Travis Head smashed a 69-ball century, while Mitchell Starc claimed 10 wickets as England collapsed twice, giving Australia a 1-0 series lead

Cantonment FC registered a commanding 8-1 win over BHEL in the TFA B-Division Shivkumarlal Football League at Gymkhana Ground, Hyderabad. Paramesh scored four goals, Lakshman added two, while Naveen and Giri scored one each. Sahil netted BHEL’s consolation

Medchal-Malkajgiri District Basketball Association will conduct selection trials for men and women on November 24 at JNTUH University, Hyderabad. The trials will pick district teams for the senior inter-district basketball championship scheduled in Sangareddy from November 28

At the G20 Leaders’ Meeting, PM Modi proposed three initiatives: a G20 counter-drug-terror nexus plan, a Global Traditional Knowledge Repository, and a G20 Global Healthcare Response Team, emphasizing inclusive and sustainable growth and Africa’s skills development

Pakistan defeated India ‘A’ 3-1 in the World Cup of Snooker semifinal in Muscat, with Muhammad Asif starring through brilliant breaks. Pankaj Advani won the opening frame, but Pakistan stormed back to set up a final against Hong Kong China

The FIDE World Cup 2025 semifinals will be decided in tiebreaks after both matches ended in draws. Wei Yi held Esipenko under time pressure, while Nodirbek Yakubboev and Javokhir Sindarov also settled for a cautious stalemate in Panaji

Telangana’s Sakshi Yadav bagged a golden double at the 21st Masters National Swimming Championship in Hyderabad, winning gold in the 50m freestyle (30–34 years) and the 4x50m medley relay at Gachibowli Stadium. Several veterans also excelled across age categories

Tickets for the India-South Africa ODI at the ACA-VDCA Stadium in Visakhapatnam will go on sale from November 28. ACA officials said 22,000 tickets will be available online, priced between Rs 1200 and Rs 18,000

Mizoram Sports Minister Lal Lallinglova said the North East has the talent to become a sports powerhouse. At the Telangana–North East Connect festival, icons including Mary Kom, Mirabai Chanu and Bhaichung Bhutia emphasized infrastructure, coaching and collaboration for athlete development