South Africa defeated India by four wickets in the second ODI in Raipur to level the three-match series 1-1. Driven by Aiden Markram's hundred and fifties from Matthew Breetzke and Dewald Brevis, South Africa chased down a 359-run target to record the joint-biggest ODI run chase against India. It is India's first defeat in ODI cricket in 2025 at home.

Mirror Security raised $2.5 million in pre-seed funding from Sure Valley Ventures and Atlantic Bridge to expand its AI security platform. The 2024 UCD spin-out is scaling across Ireland, the US, and India with tools like AgentIQ, DiscoveR, and VectaX, supported by partnerships with Inception AI, Intel, and others.

Food expert Abin Mathew rates claims against palm-oil chips as 'mostly false'. The lipid overload, sodium content, and deep-frying process - not the nature of palm oil - are the main drivers of health risks such as high calories and fat intake. Palm oil itself, when consumed occasionally within a balanced diet, is not singled out as especially toxic.

Macy's raised its sales and profit outlook for the second straight quarter, now projecting EPS of $2-$2.20 and higher full-year revenue. Q3 adjusted EPS came in at $0.09 versus a projected loss. But the retailer warned that holiday shoppers remain selective and tariffs will pressure earnings. The stock is drawing strong retail attention amid its turnaround push.

President Donald Trump is expected to announce a major rollback of Biden-era fuel economy standards on Wednesday, with Ford, GM, and Stellantis executives attending White House event. The 2024 rules required passenger cars and light trucks to reach about 50 mpg by 2031. The move would ease emissions targets and reduce pressure on automakers to accelerate EV and hybrid adoption.

Pharvaris shares jumped up to 20% after its oral HAE drug deucrictibant delivered positive Phase 3 results in the RAPIDe-3 trial, the company’s first study for on-demand treatment of hereditary angioedema attacks. The data will support marketing submissions in early 2026. PHVS became a top Stocktwits trender, with retail sentiment turning extremely bullish.

Amid the rubble of Khan Yunis, 54 Palestinian couples celebrated a mass wedding - a rare moment of hope after two years of war. Brides in embroidered dresses and grooms waving flags shared their joy. 'We needed a moment of happiness', said groom Karam Musaaed. Another newlywed, Hikmat Usama, said they are ready to 'start rebuilding a new life'.

The iconic heritage clock at Mumbai CST since 1888 still guides millions of commuters with remarkable accuracy. Clock technician winds and maintains its massive mechanism weekly along with hundreds of other station clocks. Supported by biannual servicing and constant monitoring 150-year-old timekeeper continues to set Mumbai’s rhythm with commuters still trusting it to match their watches.

Australia and England have faced each other 22 times in Tests at Brisbane. Australia won 13 of these encounters, while England sealed win in four of them. The remaining five matches ended in a draw. Australia will face England in second Ashes Test starting on December 4, which will be the first day-night Test between the two sides at Brisbane.

A 36-year-old woman, Brittney Ball, who was fired by Meta, has been jobless for nine months after the incident. "I have the skills and passion, so I'm unsure what the problem is. The low-performer label could be the reason," she said. She added that she didn't understand why she was put in the low-performer category.

Cybersecurity expert Jiten Jain warns that GPS spoofing in India's busiest airports is a growing threat. Fake signals can mislead pilots, causing wrong location, altitude, or timing. Even brief confusion can cascade into disaster, especially with low fuel, bad weather, or crowded airspace. He stresses that India cannot afford to ignore this life-critical risk.

BJP claimed on Wednesday that 113 crore trees have been planted across the country in 2025 under the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' initiative. The party shared a map showing numbers of trees planted in different states, with a maximum of 42.10 crore trees being planted in Uttar Pradesh, followed by 14.44 crore trees in Rajasthan.

The wait time for a US visa for Indian applicants has dropped across major cities, as per reports. In Delhi, the waiting period for the next available appointments for F, M and J visas has dropped from two months to half a month. Wait time for appointments for B-1/B-2 visa interviews in Chennai dropped to three months from five months.

Bengaluru's CCB arrested two foreign nationals and seized 10 kg of MDMA worth ₹20 crore, allegedly meant for distribution during New Year celebrations. The accused, who had overstayed tourist and business visas, sourced the drugs from Delhi. In a parallel check, CCB intercepted 8 kg of hydro ganja worth ₹8 crore at the Chamarajpet post office.

The Madras HC earlier allowed that a diya be lit atop a pillar on Thiruparankundram hill, which is close to a dargah and noted that lighting it won't affect Muslims. However, the 'deep' was lit at traditional spot near Ucchi Pillaiyar temple. "The state...has decided to cock a snook at this court's order," HC said, reprimanding the DMK government.

India has signed a $946 million (around ₹8,000 crore) deal with the US to buy 24 MH-60R Seahawk naval helicopters. Manufacturer Lockheed Martin said these 'Romeo' helicopters are rugged, powerful, and reliable. "This...will enhance the Indian Navy’s maritime capabilities, build interoperability with the US and regional partners, and make both our nations safer and more prosperous," the US said.

On IDPD, CM Conrad Sangma announced initiatives to strengthen disability inclusion in Meghalaya, including 370 scholarships, 30 PwD entrepreneurs supported, 41 barrier-free government buildings, and the Sign Bank App. EMPOWERFEST 3.0 celebrated cultural, educational, and empowerment programs, turning isolation into participation and advancing a rights-based, dignity-driven approach.

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has launched an investigation into disruptions of IndiGo-operated flights after around 200 flights were reportedly cancelled on Wednesday due to crew shortage. The regulator has asked IndiGo to explain reasons behind the disruptions and submit mitigation plans. According to an official note, IndiGo cancelled over 1,200 flights in November.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman told Parliament that the IMF's 'C' grade for India's national accounts statistics, which includes GDP data, was due to an outdated base year. The government is in the process of changing the base year to 2022-23, effective February 27 next year, she said. "Overall, India was rated 'B' on all the fronts," she added.

Google can track the location of a user even when GPS is turned off by using Wi-Fi routers, cell towers and Bluetooth beacons. Also, a device connected to the internet is assigned an IP address that often reveals the city or area of a user. Connections to smart devices at home or work allow Google to estimate a user's location.

Rohit Sharma was seen "making a wish" after Rishabh Pant handed him a fallen eyelash before the start of India's second innings in Raipur ODI. Pant, who wasn't part of playing XI for the match, picked an eyelash from Rohit's face and placed it on back of Rohit's hand. Rohit closed his eyes and blew it away, completing the ritual.

Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin praised South Africa batter Dewald Brevis for his 54 off 34 balls in the second India-South Africa ODI match at Raipur. "Brev-ball is box office," he said. Twenty-two-year-old Brevis' knock, comprising five sixes and one four, helped South Africa secure a four-wicket win against India in the second ODI.

Manipal Hospitals is planning to file for an IPO in January that could raise $1 billion, according to the ET. The IPO could give the Bengaluru-based hospital chain a valuation of around $13 billion, potentially making it the most valuable healthcare operator in India. The firm is working with multiple advisers, including Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan Chase, for the IPO.

Delhi just witnessed a small but significant win for urban biodiversity. A record 70 butterfly species were spotted across the city this year. From gardens and forest edges to city parks, the capital’s green pockets are buzzing with more colour than ever, signalling healthier habitats and growing conservation awareness.

A woman recently parcelled Sev Puri from a roadside shop, only to find it wrapped in a woman’s sonography test printout. “I don’t know how the Pani Puri vendor below my home got access to hospital documents,” she says in a viral reel. She even showed a printout of a sonography test and claimed her Sev Puri was wrapped in it.