US officials are investigating a wave of cyberattacks targeting water systems across multiple states, with Iran emerging as the leading suspect amid heightened tensions following the recent US-Israel-Iran conflict. While authorities stressed there is no evidence that drinking water has been contaminated or rendered unsafe, the incidents have raised concerns over the security of critical infrastructure managing water treatment, pressure and chemical levels. The attacks were first reported in Minnesota, with similar suspicious activity later confirmed in Michigan, and investigators believe more than seven states could be affected. Federal officials said the probe remains at an early stage, with no definitive forensic evidence yet establishing Iran's responsibility. (PC: Times Now)

India and China resumed cross-border trade through the historic Shipki La pass in Himachal Pradesh's Kinnaur district on Saturday, ending a nearly six-year suspension imposed in 2020 following the Covid-19 pandemic and border tensions. The seasonal trade route, open until November 30, operates under a traditional barter system, with approved Indian exports including spices, tea, grains and handloom products, while Tibetan imports include pashmina, raw wool, yak hair and herbal products. A new Chhuppan Trade Mart has been inaugurated to facilitate customs and trader registration. The reopening is expected to boost local employment, transport and tourism while supporting ongoing diplomatic engagement between India and China.

India enjoyed another successful day at the Commonwealth Games 2026 as Sachin and Ankush Panghal won boxing gold medals, while Priya and Arundhati Choudhary also topped the podium. Olympic medallist Lovlina Borgohain settled for silver after suffering a surprise 4-1 split-decision defeat in the women's 75kg final. Ankush delivered a comeback performance to beat England's Shittu, overcoming a first-round setback before clinching victory on a split decision for India's seventh gold of the day. The action continues with Dev Kumar Meena and Kuldeep Kumar in the men's pole vault final, Gulveer Singh in the men's 5,000m final, and India's mixed 4x400m relay team chasing more medals. (PC: SonyLIV Screengrab)

Twenty-three-year-old Asmita Dey created history by becoming India's first Commonwealth Games judo champion, winning the women's 48kg gold at Glasgow. The Tripura judoka defeated Canada's Heidi Quach 2-1 through a dramatic Golden Score after earlier overcoming Scotland's Eva Ewing and host favourite Summer Shaw. Born in Belonia to bicycle mechanic Arjun Kumar Dey, Asmita began as an 800m runner before switching to judo. She trained at Tripura Sports School and the Sports Authority of India Regional Centre in Bhopal before joining the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS). Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha and Sports Minister Tinku Roy hailed her landmark achievement as an inspiration for future generations.

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari assured exiled Bangladeshi writer Taslima Nasrin of her safety during her return to Kolkata after 19 years, saying the “days of threats are over” and inviting her to visit the state whenever she wished. Speaking at an event at Rabindra Sadan, Adhikari said her security would be his responsibility and described her return as a sign that both the government and the system had changed. Nasrin, exiled from Bangladesh in 1994, left Kolkata in 2007 after violent protests over her writings. She said returning to Kolkata was her dream and added that history would remember both those who shut the door and those who opened it.

Renowned Nepali-British mountaineer Nirmal “Nimsdai” Purja’s final Instagram post has gained attention after he was killed in an avalanche on Broad Peak in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. The 43-year-old revealed he had changed his plans at the last moment to climb Broad Peak after realising it would leave only Cho Oyu to become the first person to summit all 14 peaks above 8,000 metres twice without supplemental oxygen. Calling his mission bigger than personal achievement, Purja wrote that he sought only “safe passage” and never took mountains for granted. His expedition ended in tragedy after an avalanche struck Broad Peak, killing Purja and all 10 members of his team. (PC: AP)

A young girl from Noida, whose video allegedly showed her abusing Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protest, has apologised after a zero FIR was lodged against her. In a video, she described the incident as her “first and last mistake”, claiming she was influenced by groups at the protest site who were abusing the Prime Minister and encouraging others to do the same. She expressed shame over her remarks and apologised to the nation. The girl also claimed she is 15 years old. Senior Delhi Police officials said they have seen the apology video and will decide the next course of the investigation.

UEFA says it has lost confidence in FIFA president Gianni Infantino after FIFA abandoned its controversial proposal to sell minority stakes in its competitions to private investors. UEFA, which had threatened to boycott future World Cups, called the withdrawal “a victory for the whole game” but accused Infantino of breaking promises on transparency and misusing FIFA’s resources. The governing body demanded accountability for those behind the plan and called for governance reforms and better use of FIFA funds through the existing Forward programme. The Football Association backed UEFA’s stance, while other confederations also opposed the proposal, leaving Infantino under mounting pressure ahead of FIFA’s presidential election in March. (PC: Reuters)

A first-year medical student has been detained after a document allegedly containing bomb-making instructions was found in the X-ray room of Rajarshi Dashrath Autonomous State Medical College in Ayodhya. The document was recovered on Saturday by the department in charge, who immediately alerted police, triggering an investigation. Authorities have also questioned two other first-year medical students as part of the probe. Officials are examining the circumstances surrounding the document and whether it was linked to any larger plan. The incident has revived memories of the November 2025 Red Fort blast case, in which three key accused were employed with Faridabad's Al Falah University. The investigation remains ongoing. (PC: X)

US embassies across West Asia have urged American citizens to consider leaving the region or prepare for departure amid fears of escalating conflict with Iran. The advisory follows renewed exchanges of fire, Donald Trump's warning of further US strikes, and Iran's accusation that Washington is fuelling regional tensions. Kuwait said Iranian drone attacks struck several vital facilities without causing casualties. Maritime security concerns have also intensified after two tanker incidents near the Strait of Hormuz, while Yemen's Houthi rebels forced Saudi vessels to reroute from the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait. The developments underscore growing instability across key energy and shipping corridors, raising concerns over regional security, global trade and oil supplies.