The Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) has announced a complete ban on meat sales and animal slaughter on November 25 in observance of Sadhu Vaswani Jayanti. The day is also designated as International Meatless Day to honour Vaswani's advocacy for a vegetarian lifestyle. The UP government in 2023 declared the day 'No non-veg day' in his honour.

South Africa's first innings in the second Test against India in Guwahati lasted 10 overs longer than the entire Ashes Test in Perth. South Africa were dismissed for 489 runs in 151.1 overs, while the first Ashes Test lasted 141.1 overs. Notably, the Test in Perth was the first-ever Ashes Test to end in two days on Australian soil.

TV actors Ashlesha Savant and Sandeep Baswana got married after dating for 23 years. The duo exchanged wedding vows at Chandrodaya Temple in Vrindavan. Sharing pictures on Instagram, the couple wrote, "And just like that...we stepped into...new chapter as Mr & Mrs...Tradition found its way into our hearts." Ashlesha and Sandeep featured in 'Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi'.

The West Australian newspaper mocked England after Australia defeated them by eight wickets within three days in first Ashes Test. Sharing a picture of Travis Head with his family, the paper wrote, "England's Daddy...Head's early family reunion after heroics hands 20,000 glum Poms a three-day holiday in Perth." Travis Head smashed the second-fastest Ashes century to help Australia beat England.

After Scotland qualified for the FIFA World Cup for the first time in 28 years, their supporters celebrated wildly, triggering a mini-earthquake. According to the British Geological Survey (BGS), when Kenny McLean scored from the halfway line to seal a 4-2 win over Denmark in World Cup qualifier, the reaction at the stadium was equivalent to a very small earthquake.

At the G20 Summit in South Africa, PM Narendra Modi pushed for stringent regulations on AI's use in deepfakes, crime, and terror activities. He emphasised the need for global compact to prevent misuse of AI, based on principles like human oversight, safety by design, and transparency. PM also discussed about disaster preparedness, calling natural disasters a major challenge to humanity.

J&K Lieutenant Governor (L-G) Manoj Sinha chaired a high-level security meeting in Jammu, praising police for dismantling a pan-India terror network. He reaffirmed a 360-degree counter-terror approach and directed officials to stay vigilant. He stressed zero tolerance for terror financing, over ground workers (OGWs), radicalisation, and urged intensified intelligence-led operations across region.

Scientists at Utrecht University have created a fluorescent sensor that captures DNA damage and repair in real time inside living cells and organisms. The tool gently binds to damaged DNA without disrupting repair, allowing researchers to watch the entire process as it unfolds. This breakthrough could transform cancer research, drug testing and aging studies.

The Assam government and All Assam Students’ Union (AASU) held key talks to review Assam Accord implementation based on the Biplab Kumar Sarma Committee report. A roadmap covering 52 state-linked recommendations was agreed upon, with Cabinet sub-committee also to be formed. AASU also sought tripartite talks with Centre on 15 central recommendations, which CM Himanta Biswa Sarma agreed to pursue.

Wing Commander Namansh Syal's father, Jagan Nath Syal, said his son never disappointed him. Since he was in LKG, he never got one slap, the grieving father said. "He never had a dull moment in his life and won every competition that he participated in," he added. Wing Commander Syal died after a Tejas fighter jet crashed in Dubai.

Nearly 30% of women in India aged 15 to 49 have experienced intimate partner violence at some point in their lives, a new global report by the World Health Organisation (WHO) stated. About 4% of Indian women aged 15 and above have experienced non-partner sexual violence. The report added that progress in reducing violence against women remains slow worldwide.

PM Modi held a meeting with Italy PM Giorgia Meloni on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Johannesburg on Sunday. They adopted the India-Italy Joint Initiative to Counter Financing of Terrorism, reaffirming shared resolve against terrorism. "Had a very good meeting with PM Giorgia Meloni...India-Italy Strategic Partnership is growing from strength to strength," PM Modi said while sharing pictures.

A 58-year-old man, Erannayya, from Karnataka's Mandya district, died of a sudden heart attack inside a paint shop in Halagur. CCTV footage showed him collapsing after checking products and speaking with the shopkeeper. Despite immediate assistance and emergency response, he could not be revived.

Oil India Limited has successfully capped the gas blowout at Well KSG-76 in Arunachal Pradesh’s Kharsang Oil Field after a 23-day high-risk operation. Experts from Cudd Well Control and GEPL assisted in installing a capping stack to stop the discharge. OIL thanked state authorities and reaffirmed its commitment to safe, responsible operations.

In Karnataka, two medical students from Kerala, aged 20 and 19, were killed near Bengaluru's Chikkabanavara railway station. The tragedy took place after the students were struck by the high-speed Vande Bharat Express while crossing tracks. The accident occurred on the spot, and police have registered a case. Authorities urge extreme caution near railway crossings to prevent further tragedies.

James Lawler, a former official of the CIA, said former Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf lost his cool when he was informed by the American agency that AQ Khan was selling Pakistan's nuclear secrets."I'm going to kill that son of a b***h," Musharraf said, recalled Lawler. Musharraf later kept AQ Khan under house arrest for several years.

Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), initially led by Elon Musk, disbanded eight months before its term ended. "It doesn't exist," Office of Personnel Management Director Scott Kupor told Reuters. DOGE was set up in January 2025 to reduce government spending and improve efficiency in the US federal government. It claimed to have slashed tens of billions of dollars in expenditures.

Former India cricketer Murali Kartik noted that India stand-in captain Rishabh Pant was visibly frustrated after getting warned twice for slow over rate in Guwahati Test. "That's not the Pant we've seen...You could see him upset with a few people," he added. Pant was heard telling bowlers, "You guys have made a mockery of Test cricket" over slow over rate.

South Africa's Senuran Muthusamy said he once doubted if he'd ever play Test cricket again, especially in India, after the team's 3-0 Test series defeat to India in 2019. "I'm really grateful for the support back home," he added. Notably, Muthusamy had to wait for another four years to play his third Test after his debut Test series in 2019.

Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan opined that Yashasvi Jaiswal will open the innings alongside Rohit Sharma in the upcoming ODI series against South Africa ahead of Ruturaj Gaikwad. "Jaiswal is the kind of batter who, if he gets set in ODIs, can score a double century or a big hundred. He...plays both pace and spin very well," Irfan added.

Google considers India one of the most intense markets for AI-driven scams, with industrial-scale deepfake fraud and "digital arrest" scams. To combat these frauds, the tech giant planned to set up on-device scam detection for Pixel 9 devices in India and new screen-sharing alerts for financial apps. India lost $789-million due to online scams in first five months of 2025.

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the country's economy as a whole is not at risk of recession in 2026. However, he noted that parts of the economy that are sensitive to interest rates, including housing, had been in recession. He added, "I am very optimistic about 2026. We have set the table for a very strong, non-inflationary growth economy."

US President Donald Trump was recently seen in a new winter look, wearing a burgundy scarf and a black overcoat. Several X users said he copied the look of New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani. "It’s called 'the Mamdani'...Trump dressed up for his crush...he’s all excited again," one person commented. This comes after Mamdani recently met Trump in White House.

Singer Jennifer Lopez wore a signature cutwork saree in pink by Manish Malhotra at the wedding of Netra Mantena and Vamsi Gadiraju in Udaipur. She also paired the shimmering saree with elaborate emerald jewellery from the designer's collection. Lopez arrived in India on Saturday to reportedly perform at Netra's wedding, who is the daughter of pharma billionaire Rama Raju Mantena.

India's merchandise exports decreased 11.8% YoY since August 2024 to $34.38 billion in October, Crisil reported. This comes after US tariffs were raised to 50% on August 27 this year, which has suppressed shipments for the second consecutive month. Exports of petroleum products fell 10.4% YoY in October. After growing by 6.1% in September, core exports fell to 10.2%.