A bizarre incident unfolded in Bahraich as a man, allegedly attempting to steal a goat bait, got himself trapped in a leopard cage. Villagers rushed to free Pradeep Kumar, who later claimed he was "checking" the trap. The dangerous stunt occurred near a village where a leopard recently killed a woman, underscoring severe risks.

The woman, who shared screenshots of Palaash Muchhal's flirty chats with her, took to her Instagram Stories to share screenshots of people sending her rape threats via Instagram DMs. She stated that she had "no words" for the level of hatred she is currently facing. The woman had shared the chats after Palaash's wedding with cricketer Smriti Mandhana got postponed.

The title track of 'Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri' is out, showcasing Kartik Aaryan and Ananya Panday's sizzling chemistry and Kartik's new hook step. Sung and composed by Vishal-Shekhar with lyrics by Anvitaa Dutt, the vibrant boat-party track has fans hooked. The film releases on December 25.

Saunf (fennel seed) is rich in essential oils that help relax digestive muscles and ease discomfort, a research stated. Drinking saunf-infused water daily at night for a month may reduce bloating, ease gas, and support better bowel movement. Warm saunf water has naturally soothing effect and can support better nighttime relaxation, another research stated. It may also reduce water retention.

Bitcoin hovered near $91,000 on Friday as the crypto market worked to stabilise after last week sell-off. TRX, ETH, and XRP posted modest gains, while Dogecoin, Solana, and Cardano led declines. Market liquidations totaled $174 million over 24 hours. Analysts pointed to improving Bitcoin fundamentals but cautioned that key resistance levels could cap near-term upside.

Abercrombie & Fitch gained retail attention Friday after Barclays raised its price target to $94 from $84, citing strong third-quarter performance and 15% comp growth at Hollister. The firm kept an Equal Weight rating but said momentum remains solid heading into the holidays. Abercrombie became one of the top-trending tickers on Stocktwits following the upgrade.

Paul Krugman warned Friday that two Trump-era policy moves could threaten US financial stability. Fed Governor Michelle Bowman's push to loosen bank capital rules and the passage of the GENIUS Act, which regulates stablecoins, are threats to financial stability, he added. Krugman argued the actions weaken safeguards and risk creating conditions reminiscent of the 2008 financial crisis.

Ryanair is discontinuing its prime membership after an eight-month trial showed the program cost more than it earned. The airline gathered 55,000 members and €4.4M in fees, but gave out over €6M in fare discounts. Existing members keep benefits until October 2026, but no new sign-ups will be accepted after Friday.

Major retailers reported a solid start to the holiday quarter, but shoppers are increasingly waiting for deeper discounts. Walmart said customers are leaning into seasonal events, while Best Buy noted resilient yet deal-focused spending. Salesforce expects $36 billion in global digital sales on Thanksgiving, and the NRF sees US holiday sales rising 3.7% to 4.2%.

A new study from a Swedish University suggests people with tattoos may have a 29% higher risk of developing melanoma, a dangerous form of skin cancer linked to UV exposure. While tattoos were not linked to squamous cell carcinoma, researchers say more long-term studies are needed. Experts advise caution, sun protection, and regular skin checks.

In 2016, Wanda Dench accidentally texted Jamal Hinton, inviting him to Thanksgiving dinner. What started as a mistake blossomed into a heartwarming decade-long tradition. The pair celebrated despite Dench’s breast cancer and personal losses, recently reuniting cancer-free. Their story inspires many, showing how kindness and unexpected connections create lifelong bonds.

Starbucks Workers United expanded its strike to more than 120 stores across 85 cities, with over 2,500 baristas protesting for higher pay and improved staffing. The union says the walkout its longest yet, responds to unfair labor practices. Workers urged CEO Brian Niccol and Starbucks leadership to end delays and engage in meaningful negotiations.

Google Maps' new Power Saving mode on Pixel 10 series uses a dim, monochrome always-on display for driving navigation, stripping animations and overlays to add up to four hours of battery life. Activated by tapping the power button during turns, it's enabled by default but Pixel-exclusive due to hardware optimisations. This boosts safety and endurance for long drives.

Amid reports of a power tussle over Karnataka CM post, Congress leader and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar praised ex-Congress president Sonia Gandhi at an event. "Sonia Gandhi was Congress chief for 20 years...She also sacrificed power…Abdul Kalam called her to become the next PM, but she refused and suggested Manmohan Singh as someone who could develop the country," he said.

Scientists from the Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeosciences, Lucknow found Asia’s oldest thorny bamboo fossil in Manipur’s Chirang River, dating back 37,000 years. This rare find reveals bamboo survived the Ice Age in Northeast India’s warm refuge, reshaping knowledge of bamboo evolution, ancient ecosystems, and plant adaptation during climate stress.

The NHRC has issued notices to the Madhya Pradesh government, police and UGC after a complaint alleged severe rights violations at VIT University, Sehore. Students reportedly contracted jaundice due to unhygienic food and water. The commission has sought an urgent inquiry, while CM Mohan Yadav ordered a high-level review of private universities.

CJI Surya Kant stated on Friday that ensuring justice for poor litigants is his top priority, and he is willing to sit in the court for them until midnight. "No luxury litigation in my court...I am here for the smallest...poorest litigant in the last row," he said. "If needed, I will sit here till midnight for them," he added.

A coalition called 50501 launched a Black Friday boycott from November 27 to December 1, urging consumers to avoid Amazon, Target, and Home Depot. The boycott protests these retailers’ alleged ties to the Trump administration and policies perceived as undermining diversity. Organisers promote spending at local, ethical businesses to emphasise consumer power during peak shopping days.

Hong Kong's anti-corruption watchdog, ICAC, has arrested eight people over a deadly housing estate fire that killed at least 128 residents. The group includes engineering consultants, scaffolding contractors and a middleman. The complex was under renovation at the time. ICAC has launched a probe into possible corruption linked to the project.

A massive 200 km-wide red halo, an ELVE triggered by powerful lightning, lit up Possagno, Italy's sky on Nov 17, the second sighting in two years. Captured by photographer Valter Binotto, the millisecond flash from distant storms reveals ionospheric interactions, captivating scientists studying rare atmospheric events.

Ukraine’s anti-corruption officers on Friday searched the home and office of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's chief of staff, Andriy Yermak, as part of a corruption probe linked to the state nuclear power company. "Today, NABU and SAPO are indeed conducting procedural actions at my home. The investigators are not encountering any obstacles," Yermak said in a post on Telegram.

Former Karnataka CM and Congress leader Veerappa Moily called the party high command "negligent" for not foreseeing the impasse between CM Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar over the CM post. "Nobody is made accountable," he said. He added that it's not just the high command but also the people in charge of the state who should take responsibility.

A London borough has launched a crackdown on paan spitting, saying it's costing authorities over £30,000 (around ₹35 lakh) per year to clean the stains. Enforcement officers will patrol the area and those caught spitting paan on the streets will be fined up to £100, Brent Council said. "We've had enough of people staining streets with paan," the council stated.

India's foreign exchange reserves plunged by $4.4 billion to $688 billion in the week ended November 21, as per the RBI data. The dip was driven by gold reserves, which fell by $2.6 billion to $104 billion. Foreign currency assets also declined by $1.6 billion to $560 billion. In the previous week, the overall reserves had increased by $5.5 billion.

RBI has fined HDFC Bank ₹91 lakh for violating certain provisions of the Banking Regulation Act. The lender adopted multiple benchmarks within the same loan category and also outsourced the function of determining compliance with KYC norms of certain customers to its outsourcing agents, RBI said. A subsidiary of the bank also undertook business not permissible for a banking firm.