Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian arrived in Türkiye on Wednesday, November 11, to attend the 31st United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP31) in Antalya. On arrival, he accused the United States of threatening global peace and security through military actions and threats against Iran. Referring to the reported use of Precision Strike Missiles and the possible deployment of the powerful 'Mother of All Bombs', Pezeshkian criticised Washington's approach as diplomacy through threats. He also plans to highlight environmental damage caused by US and Israeli military operations and hold bilateral meetings with international leaders, including Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. (PC: X)

A CCTV video has captured a terrifying attack on a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) checkpoint in Kulgam district of Jammu and Kashmir on November 11. The footage reportedly shows motorcycle-borne attackers firing nearly 30 rounds within 15 seconds before fleeing the scene. Three CRPF personnel were injured in the attack, with two initially reported to be seriously wounded. The incident occurred around 2:15 pm near Mir Bazar. Security forces retaliated and immediately cordoned off the area. A massive search operation involving additional security personnel was launched to identify and track down the attackers. 

Indian equity markets ended sharply higher on Wednesday, November 11, extending their recent rally. The BSE Sensex climbed 772.75 points (0.95%) to close at 81,879.40, while the NSE Nifty 50 gained 210.40 points (0.84%) to settle at 25,255.05. Strong foreign investor inflows, easing crude oil prices and positive corporate earnings boosted market sentiment. Banking, automobile, FMCG and metal stocks led the gains, with Mahindra & Mahindra and IndiGo among the major performers. However, IT, pharmaceutical and realty stocks faced selling pressure. (PC: The Hindu)

Bengaluru Police have recovered eight stolen sporting medals, including the historic 1980 Moscow Olympics gold medal belonging to former Indian hockey captain M.M. Somaya. The medals were stolen from his New Thippasandra residence on October 28 while his family was away. Police arrested two suspects, Manikya (31) and Bharat (25), near Ramanagara, while a third accomplice remains absconding. Other recovered items include a camera, an Olympic kit bag and a traditional Kodava dagger. Somaya thanked the police, saying the recovery made him feel as though he had won the medals all over again. 

Three Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel were injured after motorcycle-borne terrorists opened fire at a security checkpoint in Kulgam district of Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday, November 11. The attack occurred around 2:15 pm near Mir Bazar. Two personnel reportedly sustained serious injuries, while the third was also wounded. The injured jawans were shifted to a hospital in neighbouring Anantnag district for treatment. CRPF personnel retaliated, and Quick Reaction Teams were immediately deployed. Security forces cordoned off the area and launched a massive search operation to trace the attackers. Security has been tightened across the district as investigations continue. 

The first day of trilateral peace talks between Ukraine, Russia and the United States ended in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday, with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky describing the discussions as “constructive and quite substantive”. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio also called the meeting “very productive”. The 4-hour discussions covered territorial disputes, postwar security arrangements and humanitarian issues, including prisoner exchanges. However, Moscow and Kyiv remain divided over Ukraine's eastern Donetsk region. Russia wants Ukraine to surrender the territory it still controls, while Kyiv wants to retain it. The delegations are scheduled to meet again on Wednesday for further discussions. (PC: BBC)

US-based chipmaker Qualcomm has started laying off employees in India as part of a global workforce restructuring that could affect around 1,000 Indian workers. Bengaluru is among the first locations affected, with senior engineers and experienced employees reportedly receiving exit notices. According to employee accounts shared online, the severance package may include 3 months' salary, an additional month's pay for every year of service and another month's salary for those signing exit documents within 2-3 days. Qualcomm has not officially confirmed the reported package or the number of Indian job cuts. The company employs around 20,000 people in India. (PC: India Today)

Mumbai Indians have said they will take their time to decide on a new captain for the 2027 Indian Premier League (IPL) season after trading Hardik Pandya to Punjab Kings. The 5-time champions confirmed the move on Wednesday, with India pacer Arshdeep Singh joining Mumbai in exchange. In an official statement, the franchise said it would take a “considered approach” to evaluating its captaincy options and announce its decision at the appropriate time. Hardik led Mumbai for the last 2 seasons after replacing Rohit Sharma in 2024. Rohit, Suryakumar Yadav and Jasprit Bumrah could be among the possible contenders. (PC: News18)

Three Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel were injured after motorcycle-borne assailants opened fire at a security checkpoint in Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam district on Wednesday. The attack took place around 2:15 pm at Akhran, near Mir Bazar, when unidentified attackers fired at personnel before fleeing. The injured were identified as Rakesh Dass, Santosh Chandru and Somveer Singh. They were taken to a hospital in Anantnag for treatment. Dass suffered a leg injury, Chandru was wounded in the abdomen and spine, while Singh sustained an arm injury. All three are out of danger. Security forces have launched a search operation. (PC: NDTV)

After achieving a strong opening in India, Ramayana: Rise of a Legend is now attracting attention in international markets. The film, starring Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi and Yash, has collected around Rs 823.5 crore worldwide within 6 days, including approximately Rs 297 crore from overseas markets. Its performance in countries such as the US, UK, Thailand and the Netherlands suggests that its appeal may be extending beyond the Indian diaspora. The makers have also released an English version and launched a global promotional campaign. However, its biggest test remains attracting audiences unfamiliar with Indian mythology, particularly in China. (PC: India Today)