India started Day 2 against Australia under pressure but made a strong comeback, bundling out the visitors for 337 runs. Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj starred with four wickets each, breaking key partnerships. Travis Head led Australia’s charge with a brilliant 140, supported by Marnus Labuschagne's 64. Despite this, India’s bowlers ensured Australia’s lead remained manageable. In their second innings, Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul began cautiously. Jaiswal, dismissed for a duck earlier, looked determined for redemption. India will rely on their partnership to recover and challenge Australia. The game remains evenly poised as Day 2 progresses.

Allu Arjun's Pushpa 2: The Rule shattered records at the box office, grossing ₹400 crore globally in just two days. Directed by Sukumar, the Telugu action-drama opened to massive crowds, surpassing previous blockbusters like RRR and Baahubali 2. The film collected ₹265 crore net in India, with Day 2 alone bringing in ₹90.1 crore. Released in multiple languages, Pushpa 2 recorded strong occupancy across regions, with Telugu and Hindi leading. With Allu Arjun reprising his iconic role as Pushpa Raj, alongside Rashmika Mandanna and Fahadh Faasil, the film promises a dominant run ahead.

Indian pacer Mohammed Siraj had a fiery exchange with Australia's Travis Head after dismissing him for 140 on Day 2 of the Adelaide pink-ball Test. Siraj's verbal send-off angered the Adelaide crowd, who booed him as he interacted with the umpires. Head, who counterattacked to rescue Australia from early troubles, responded to Siraj's words before heading back to the pavilion. Earlier, Head's quick 111-ball century led Australia to a commanding position, with a 152-run first-innings lead. India's batting faltered, managing only 180 runs, with Mitchell Starc claiming six wickets. Australia holds the upper hand despite India's 1-0 series lead.

Syrian forces have lost control of Daraa city, a key area in the 2011 uprising. Daraa’s fall marks another major defeat for President Bashar al-Assad’s regime. Rebel forces, led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), now control most of Daraa province. The rebels are advancing toward Homs and Damascus, pushing closer to Assad’s power base. In the east, government forces retreated from Deir Ezzor, losing territory to Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces. Airstrikes by Syrian and Russian forces have failed to halt the rebels. Over 280,000 people have been displaced amid the ongoing conflict.

India's Foreign Secretary, Vikram Misri, will visit Bangladesh on December 9 for Foreign Office Consultations. His visit comes amid strained relations due to attacks on the Hindu community in Bangladesh. Reports indicate over 200 attacks on Hindus in more than 50 districts since August. The rise in violence has led to concerns from India and the United States. India has urged Bangladesh to ensure the protection of minorities and uphold legal rights. Misri's visit aims to address these issues and reaffirm India's expectations for justice and fairness in Bangladesh's legal processes.

Travis Head scored a brilliant hundred on Day 2 of the pink-ball Test against India in Adelaide. He reached the milestone in just 111 balls, hitting 10 boundaries and 3 sixes. Head celebrated by cradling his bat, dedicating the century to his newborn son, Harrison, who was born just before the series began. His wife and children were in the stands to witness the special moment. Head's aggressive innings helped Australia build a strong position in the match, and he broke his own record for the fastest century in pink-ball Tests.

A 17-year-old student shot and killed his principal, Surendra Kumar Saxena, in Chhatarpur district, Madhya Pradesh, on Friday. The student followed Saxena into the washroom and shot him at close range. Afterward, he stole the principal's scooter and fled towards Uttar Pradesh. Police caught him near the border, still in possession of the pistol. The motive remains unclear, but the student had been previously warned by Saxena for his behavior. Authorities are investigating how the student acquired the firearm. Saxena, 55, was remembered by colleagues as a kind and helpful teacher.

Lord Rami Ranger, a Conservative peer, has been stripped of his Commander of the British Empire (CBE) honour. The Forfeiture Committee ruled he brought the honours system into disrepute after a Lords standards watchdog found he bullied a journalist on social media. The decision also considered his controversial comments about the Sikh community and Pakistanis. Lord Ranger, who received the CBE in 2016 for business and community services, called the decision “unjust” and plans to challenge it. Previously suspended from the Conservative Party, he was readmitted last month. Honours can be removed with the King’s approval.

Storm Darragh has caused major disruptions across the UK and Ireland, with winds reaching up to 90mph. A red "danger to life" warning has been issued, and the government sent a mobile phone alert to three million people. Flights have been delayed, trains cancelled, and several bridges, including the Severn and Prince of Wales, are closed. Christmas events have been postponed, and all Welsh football matches have been called off. In Ireland, strong winds have left some residents unable to leave their homes, with power outages and phone issues worsening the situation.

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has apologized for causing “anxiety” with his attempt to impose martial law. In a TV address on Saturday, he stopped short of resigning, leaving his political future to his party. Later today, he will face an impeachment vote in parliament, with opposition parties needing support from at least eight members of his ruling party to achieve the required two-thirds majority. The crisis began when Yoon declared martial law on Tuesday, which was swiftly lifted by Cabinet the next morning after MPs opposed it in a tense vote.