Indian cricketer Smriti Mandhana and music composer Palash Muchhal, whose November 23 wedding was postponed due to separate health emergencies in both families, have drawn renewed attention after updating their Instagram bios with identical nazar (evil-eye) emojis. The symbolic update appeared shortly after news of the delay, leading fans to interpret it as a coordinated message. Both families continue to maintain that the postponement is purely due to ongoing health-related circumstances on both sides. Despite the speculation, no new wedding date has been announced, and the couple has remained private while focusing on recovery and family well-being. (NDTV)

The BCCI has advised veteran cricketer Rohit Sharma to focus squarely on his fitness and on-field performance, cautioning him against reacting to mounting speculation about his future in the team. This comes ahead of a planned closed-door review after India’s ODI series vs South Africa, where board officials, coach Gautam Gambhir, and chief selector Ajit Agarkar are expected to chart a roadmap for both Rohit and Virat Kohli with a view to the 2027 World Cup. (PC: Reuters)

Hundreds of coastal-village families in Munambam, Kerala, who have been on a relay hunger strike for over 410 days, plan to end their protest on November 30. The move follows a Kerala High Court order that allows residents to pay land tax again — restoring their interim revenue rights. However, not all members agree: a faction insists the strike must continue until full ownership is legally secured. (PC: The Hindu)

A powerful storm that battered Sri Lanka — killing at least 123 and triggering major floods and landslides there — is now moving north-north-west into the Bay of Bengal, heading towards the coasts of Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and southern Andhra Pradesh. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) warns of extremely heavy rainfall (over 20 cm in isolated places) on 29–30 Nov along the Tamil Nadu-Puducherry coast, and heavy to very heavy rain over south Andhra in the same period. Authorities have issued red and orange alerts across districts, activated disaster-response teams and set up emergency helplines; coastal communities are being encouraged to stay alert and move to safe shelters if needed. 

A video going viral has triggered uproar in the UK after showing pavements, dustbins and roads in Harrow, London stained red with spit from paan or chewing tobacco. The staining is reportedly widespread across areas such as Rayners Lane and North Harrow — especially outside shops and takeaways selling gutka/paan products. Locals and social‑media users have reacted with anger and disgust, with many calling the act unhygienic and demanding stricter enforcement of public‑spitting bans. Meanwhile, authorities in Harrow are under pressure: the stain‑cleanups are costly, and existing rules (like the Public Spaces Protection Order that fines spitting) are being questioned for their effectiveness. 

Airbus has issued a global alert after finding that intense solar radiation may corrupt critical flight‑control data in its A320‑family aircraft. As a result, more than 200–250 A320 jets operated by IndiGo, Air India and Air India Express in India are being temporarily grounded for urgent software or hardware updates. Airlines have warned passengers of potential delays, cancellations and longer turnaround times while maintenance is performed. This precautionary move affects a major portion of India’s domestic flight network — potentially disrupting thousands of travellers’ journeys over the coming days. 

Government of India has delivered a large consignment — 73 tonnes of essential medicines, vaccines and nutritional supplements — to Kabul, aiming to support urgent healthcare needs in Afghanistan. The shipment, dispatched under the humanitarian outreach of the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), is part of India’s ongoing aid efforts including earlier deliveries of food and anti‑disease medicine kits this year. India calls this move a reaffirmation of its commitment to the Afghan people’s welfare during challenging times. (PC: X)

Former IPS officer Kiran Bedi has made a heartfelt appeal to the Prime Minister’s Office amid a severe air-quality crisis in the Delhi-NCR region. She described the situation as “agonising and depressing,” citing an AQI reading of 587 in Indirapuram, and has even kept her child at home due to health concerns. Bedi has called for “proactive” central intervention, suggesting regular virtual check-ins between PM Modi and neighboring state CMs, and urged use of the “Mann Ki Baat” platform to raise public awareness. (PC: PTI)

India’s Ministry of Defence has formalised a five-year sustainment support deal worth approximately ₹7,995 crore with the United States for its MH-60R Seahawk helicopter fleet. The agreement, under the US Foreign Military Sales (FMS) programme, includes spares, technical training, repair of components, and establishing maintenance facilities in India. The move aims to boost the helicopters’ operational readiness while advancing Aatmanirbhar Bharat goals by building in-country repair and inspection capabilities. (PC: PIB)

In Karnataka, political temperatures rose after Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar and Chief Minister Siddaramaiah held a closed-door “power breakfast” meeting amid growing speculation of an imminent leadership transition. Shivakumar’s cryptic post invoking JRD Tata, emphasising the importance of “keeping one’s word,” has intensified talk that the Congress high command may soon implement a pre-poll promise to rotate the chief ministership. Party insiders suggest a possible transition timeline before mid-2026, with both leaders publicly maintaining unity. The meeting is seen as a key step in negotiating roles, responsibilities, and a smooth shift in power within the Karnataka government. (PC: AP)