Bihar CM Nitish Kumar has retained the General Administration, Cabinet Secretariat, Vigilance, and all unallocated departments in the new cabinet. Notably, this is the first time since 2005 that he will not hold the Home Ministry. The Home Ministry portfolio has been handed over to Deputy CM Samrat Choudhary. JD(U) leader Bijendra Prasad Yadav got Finance Ministry.

With implementation of four new labour codes, appointment letters have been made mandatory for all workers. All workers, including gig and platform workers, will get PF, ESIC, insurance, and other social security benefits. Employers will have to provide all workers above 40 years of age with free annual health check-up. It's now also mandatory for employers to provide timely wages.

India A have been knocked out of Asia Cup Rising Stars by Bangladesh A after losing their semi-final in the Super Over. India A failed to score a run in the Super Over, with captain Jitesh Sharma and Ashutosh Sharma getting out on the first two deliveries. Both India A and Bangladesh A had scored 194/6 in their 20 overs.

The rupee saw the steepest single-day fall in several months, breaching 89-a-dollar mark for the first time and closed the session 93 paise lower at 89.61 (provisional) against dollar on Friday, PTI reported. This comes amid negative cues from domestic as well as global equity markets triggered by trade-related uncertainties.

A complaint was filed against two 'Bigg Boss Kannada 12' contestants and host Kiccha Sudeep, alleging caste discrimination, physical assault and humiliation of women. It claimed that cast-based remark came from contestant Ashwini Gowda; Sudeep was disrespectful toward female contestant and that Rashika physically assaulted fellow player. The case was submitted by social activist Sandhya Pavithra.

Rajpal Yadav, Vir Das, Johnny Lever, Kapil Sharma, and Brahmanandam rank among India's richest comedians. Rajpal's net worth is about ₹80 crore, Vir Das's ₹82 crore, Johnny Lever's ₹277 crore, and Kapil Sharma's ₹300 crore. Veteran South star Brahmanandam tops the list with an estimated ₹500 crore and over 1,000 film appearances.

A large UK Biobank study found a strong, bidirectional link between type 2 diabetes and inflammatory bowel disease. IBD patients had a significantly higher risk of developing diabetes, while diabetes patients faced increased IBD risk. The risk rose with disease severity, highlighting shared inflammatory pathways and the need for cross-screening in both patient groups.

Nvidia has fallen 11% in November, slipping another 1% premarket Friday as AI bubble fears intensify. Despite the pullback, Cathie Wood Ark Invest bought $16.9 million worth of Nvidia shares on Thursday while trimming AMD holdings. Nvidia now ranks 21st in ARKK, far below AMD, yet Ark continues to buy the dip as NVDA volatility rises.

Archer Aviation shares are down over 12% this week, heading for a fourth straight weekly decline after Joby Aviation sued the company for alleged corporate espionage involving a former Joby employee. Archer CEO called the claims fantasy. Despite the turmoil and seven declines in 10 sessions, Cathie Wood Ark Invest continued buying more Archer shares.

Bitcoin fell over 9% to around $83,500 as hawkish Fed commentary and a strong jobs report crushed rate-cut hopes. Tom Lee warned that the Oct 10 liquidation event severely damaged market-maker balance sheets. Broader crypto markets plunged, with Ethereum down 10%, XRP off 9%, and major tokens like Solana, BNB, and Dogecoin dropping sharply.

Nio shares rose 0.7% premarket after CEO William Li set an aggressive December delivery target for the new ES8 at the Guangzhou Auto Show. This comes as Deutsche Bank warns China auto demand may weaken in 2026, even as firms accelerate robotaxi programs. Nio has already topped last year deliveries, and investors now await stronger Q4 revenue and narrower losses.

A holistic digital strategy integrates content, paid ads, SEO, social media, and influencer systems to drive full-funnel impact. When segmented by product category be it D2C fashion, FMCG, or electronics you can tailor creative and targeting to maximize reach, engagement, and conversions. This unified model reduces waste and accelerates scaling.

Investing in IPOs starts with deep research: study the red-herring prospectus to understand revenue growth, debt, and risk. Choose a broker wisely, complete KYC, and apply via ASBA to block funds without immediate debit. Monitor allotment, and leverage waiting-period data to make smarter post-listing decisions.

With hundreds of automation tools, choosing the right one can feel overwhelming. Focus on use cases first: lead nurturing, drip flows, transactional messaging. Evaluate integration flexibility, ease of use, and analytics depth. The best tools don’t just fire campaigns — they adapt workflows based on user behavior, saving you hours and improving nurture outcomes.

Small businesses should focus on consistent content themes, channel-fit, and community first. Use micro-influencers, repurpose high-performing posts, and lean on user-generated content to build trust. Track engagement metrics (CTR, shares, reach) that align with your business goals not just vanity metrics. This makes social media a predictable growth lever.

Electronics companies benefit from owning both a responsive website and a native app the website drives discovery and SEO, while the app supports deeper engagement, differentiation, and repeat buyers. With in-app tools and ecommerce flows, brands can personalize upsell, cross-sell, and service, creating an asset that drives lifetime value rather than just one-time purchase.

The suicide note of MP teen student described how the teacher held her hand while hitting her, challenged her to open his closed fist, and pressed a pen between her fingers as punishment. She wrote that he often grabbed her hand casually and commented on its coldness. The note suggested ongoing discomfort and distress caused by the teacher.

The crash of the Tejas fighter jet at the Dubai Air Show is the second known crash of the fighter jet, developed by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited. A Tejas jet had crashed for the first time in 2024 during an exercise in Rajasthan's Jaisalmer, and the pilot had ejected safely. Reports had claimed an engine failure had caused the 2024 crash.

Action has been initiated against a doctor posted at a government hospital in UP after a video of him dancing with his fiancee inside a hospital room went viral. The video showed the doctor in his vest dancing to a Bollywood song. CMO has issued a notice to the doctor while reports claimed he has been removed from emergency duty.

India's Tejas fighter aircraft crashed during a demonstration at the Dubai Air Show on Friday, leading to the death of the pilot. The Dubai Media Office said, "A Tejas fighter aircraft from India…has crashed, resulting in the tragic death of the pilot." It added that firefighting and emergency teams responded quickly and are "currently managing the situation on-site".

The government's newly enforced Labour Codes now require aggregators like Swiggy, Urban Company, and Uber to contribute 1-2% of their annual turnover to a Social Security Fund for gig and platform workers. The contribution is capped at 5% of the amounts paid or payable to them. The four codes that became effective on November 21 rationalised 29 existing labour laws.

Indian-origin billionaire Rama Raju Mantena is hosting a wedding of his daughter Netra Mantena in Rajasthan's Udaipur. Rama Raju Mantena is the CEO and chairman of US-based Ingenus Pharmaceuticals. He studied Computer Science engineering at Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University in India, followed by a degree in pharmacy from the US. He also founded P4 Healthcare in 2005.

'Black Panther' actor Chadwick Boseman was posthumously honoured with a star on Hollywood Walk of Fame. The event was led by Chadwick's wife, Simone Ledward-Boseman, who placed his shoe on the star in an emotional ceremony. "Today was beautiful...Everyone was full of love and joy. We're all proud of this person that we knew, that we shared," said Simone.

Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp's parent Meta will be partnering with Sify Technologies to develop 500-megawatt data centre in Visakhapatnam, reported Economic Times. Sify Tech will be investing ₹15,266 crore into project. The facility's planned for Paradesipalem village along Kolkata-Srikakulam highway. Once completed, centre will be leased to Meta to support AI services and global projects.

An employee shared on Reddit that they were asked to "work from bed" by their manager after a surgery, despite being on a 15-day approved leave. "I planned my dates carefully so the peak season wouldn't be affected," the employee said. However, they received a call from the manager on the day of the surgery while they were under anaesthesia.