Mexico's Fatima Bosch has been crowned the 74th Miss Universe at the grand finale in Thailand. The 25-year-old was earlier called a "dumbhead" by a senior Miss Universe official, which led her and other contestants to stage a mass walkout. Thailand's Veena Praveenar Singh was named the first runner-up, while Venezuela's Stephany Abasali was the second runner-up.

BCCI has moved the knockout stage of its annual men’s under-23 one-day tournament from Delhi to Mumbai due to severe air pollution in national capital, Indian Express reported. BCCI has reportedly asked Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) to prepare to host matches from November 25 to December 1. Delhi’s air quality today was in ‘very poor’ category with AQI of 370.

Air quality in Delhi improved slightly on Friday but stayed in 'very poor' category with AQI at 370 at 8 am, according to Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). The city had recorded AQI at 391 at 4pm on Thursday. However, Anand Vihar, Ashok Vihar, Rohini and RK Puram saw 'severe' air with AQI at 418, 411, 424 and 401 respectively.

A groundbreaking German study has identified four narcissistic traits that may help spot potential serial killers early: grandiose rivalry, grandiose admiration, vulnerable enmity, and vulnerable isolation. Analysing statements from 45 offenders, researchers found these traits merge into a volatile mix of superiority and deep fragility, driving intensely personal, control-fuelled violence.

Miss Universe finalists were asked, "If you win the title of Miss Universe tonight, how would you use this platform to empower young girls?" Fatima Bosch's answer was, "I will say to them, 'Believe in the power of your authenticity. Believe in yourself. Your dreams matter, your heart matters, and never let anyone make you doubt about your worth.'"

Mexico's Fatima Bosch has been crowned the 74th Miss Universe. She'll get a cash reward of $250,000 (around ₹2 crore) and a monthly allowance of $50,000 (around ₹41 lakh) for travel-related expenses, HT reported, citing reports. She'll also get residence in New York City. Additionally, the Miss Universe crown she'll wear is valued at about $5 million (around ₹41 crore).

Mexican artist Frida Kahlo's self-portrait titled El sueño (La cama), or The Dream (The Bed),was sold for $54.7 million (nearly ₹485 crore) at a New York auction. This makes it the most valuable work by a female artist. "[It was] painted in 1940 during a pivotal decade in her career, marked by her turbulent relationship with Diego Rivera," Sotheby's stated.

Combining breast milk and formula can provide a balanced nutritional profile: breast milk contributes living cells and antibodies, while formula offers consistent calorie density. However, Dr Neha says caution that once mixed, the bottle must be used quickly. Correct preparation and storage are essential to minimise bacterial risk.

Sukhoi Su-57 is a fifth-generation fighter jet that Russia has offered to produce locally in India. The twin-engine aircraft features stealth technology to reduce radar visibility and carries advanced missiles and electronic warfare systems. It can fly at Mach 2, twice the speed of sound, is super-manoeuvrable, and offers supersonic cruise capability along with advanced avionics.

Kemar Roach has been recalled for West Indies' Test series against New Zealand next month, while both Shamar Joseph and Alzarri Joseph have been ruled out with injury. Roach hasn't played a Test match since January of this year, and has been brought back in to bolster an inexperienced fast-bowling unit.

Reacting to Steve Smith mocking his 'Mastermind' quiz show blunders from 2019, Monty Panesar said, "My Mastermind performance was shocking...but at least I'm not a cheat like Smith." Smith mocked Panesar after he advised England players to make him feel guilty about Sandpapergate. "I'd actually ask Steve whether he can look himself in...mirror...admit...he was part of Sandpapergate," Panesar said.

Two spokespersons from the BJP and the Congress party engaged in a fight during a debate on live TV. Video footage from a Telugu news channel has surfaced on social media, showing the two individuals pushing, punching, and hitting each other with slaps and punches. The situation was brought under control only after a BRS spokesperson intervened and separated them.

IOCL handed over a mobile medical van and ultrasound machine to the Ramakrishna Mission Charitable Dispensary, Shillong, enhancing healthcare outreach and diagnostic services. The CSR initiative aims to benefit remote communities, with mission officials expressing gratitude for the upgraded facilities.

The Syiar Markasa, an indigenous Khasi chicken from Eastern West Khasi Hills, has been scientifically documented for the first time. Surveying 885 birds, researchers highlighted its hardiness, striking plumage, and culinary value. Recognition could conserve the breed, boost rural livelihoods, and promote Meghalaya’s unique poultry heritage.

Researchers have discovered 13 new bush frog species in Northeast India, including three from Meghalaya — Raorchestes narpuhensis, R. boulengeri, and R. mawsynramensis. The study, combining DNA, morphology, and acoustic analysis, raises India’s bush frog count to 95 and highlights the region’s rich but still largely undocumented amphibian diversity.

Chief Justice of India (CJI) BR Gavai said he "has regrets" that collegium headed by him couldn't recommend a single woman judge to Supreme Court in his six-month tenure. "But in so far as High Courts are concerned we had recommended 16 women judges," he added. CJI further said his collegium always believed in wide representative to women members.

The 5th Shillong Literary Festival opened at Ward’s Lake with global authors including Banu Mushtaq and Francesc Miralles. Over three days, the festival features book launches, cultural dialogues, bilingual sessions, and performances celebrating Khasi, Garo, and international literary voices, highlighting Meghalaya’s rich creative landscape.

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have found a "complex" Hamas tunnel in the Gaza Strip where the body of Lieutenant Hadar Goldin was held by the terror group recently. The IDF said tunnel is over seven kilometres long, 25 metres deep and has 80 rooms. The tunnel was used by Hamas commanders for storing weapons, planning attacks and extended stays.

Alaska’s Utqiagvik has entered its 65-day “polar night” after witnessing its last sunset on November 18. Situated far north of the Arctic Circle, the town will see no direct sunlight until January 22. Only faint twilight and occasional auroras provide light. The extreme darkness flips in summer, when Utqiagvik experiences continuous daylight for nearly three months.

The shares of Capillary Technologies India listed at ₹560 apiece on BSE on Friday, marking a discount of 2.95% over the IPO price of ₹577 apiece. On the NSE, the shares listed at ₹571.90 apiece, a discount of 0.88%. This comes after the ₹877.5-crore IPO saw strong investor interest during its three days of public bidding.

A sign to identify fake-banking app is to check publisher's name on Play Store or App Store. Genuine banking apps are published in bank's own name, like "HDFC Bank Ltd". Another way is to check download numbers as real apps would have millions of downloads, Moneycontrol report says. The bank won't ask to install its app from SMS or WhatsApp.

After Enforcement Directorate filed a chargesheet against Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi's husband Robert Vadra, in connection with a money laundering case, Vadra called it a "witch-hunt." "As soon as I speak on joining politics or say anything against BJP, this is the reaction that I've to deal with...ED has no evidence," he added. Vadra said it was misuse of agencies.

OpenAI rolled out group chats in ChatGPT globally to all users on Free, Go, Plus, and Pro plans. The move comes a week after the company began testing the feature in select regions. With group chats in ChatGPT, users can bring friends or coworkers into a shared AI-powered space to plan, make decisions, or work together without sharing private conversations.

The US Coast Guard has rejected a Washington Post report claiming it would no longer classify the Swastika, noose and Confederate flag as hate symbols. Acting Commandant Admiral Kevin Lunday called the report “categorically false”, stating that any display, use or promotion of such symbols will continue to be fully investigated and “severely punished.”

The IMF warns that “persistent corruption continues to undermine the country’s economic development,” estimating Pakistan could boost its GDP by 5–6.5% over five years if it addresses “deep-rooted governance failures.” It calls for reforms in taxation, procurement, and oversight of its revenue authority.