India and Canada have agreed to formally resume negotiations on a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement following a meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Canadian counterpart Mark Carney at the G20 Leaders' Summit in Johannesburg. However, the nations differ on trade ambitions as India targets $50 billion in bilateral trade by 2030, while Canada aims for $70 billion by the same year. Current bilateral trade in goods and services stands at approximately $22.6 billion as of 2024. A Canadian statement noted both leaders welcomed positive momentum in bilateral relations since their previous meeting at the G7 Summit in June, signaling improved diplomatic ties between the two countries.(PC: DD News)

UK-based vlogger Backpacker Ben shared an "awful" Indian train experience on Instagram that went viral. The influencer documented a fellow passenger repeatedly placing his foot on Ben's seat despite polite requests to stop. The situation worsened when another passenger allegedly spat chewed cucumber on his arm. Social media reactions were divided as some sympathized, while others criticized Ben for choosing the cheapest general, non-AC compartment and expecting comfort. Users argued upgraded classes cost only $5-10 more. Critics accused him of deliberately selecting uncomfortable conditions for viral content. This follows similar incidents where foreign vloggers documented unpleasant experiences in crowded Indian general coaches near toilets.

An IndiGo flight from Kannur to Abu Dhabi (6E 1433) was diverted to Ahmedabad and subsequently cancelled due to volcanic ash from Ethiopia's Hayli Gubbi volcano, dormant for nearly 12,000 years. Passengers received refreshments, with alternate flights arranged to return them to Kannur. The DGCA issued comprehensive safety advisories requiring airlines to avoid affected altitudes, monitor ash movement via satellite imagery, conduct mandatory engine inspections, and implement fuel adjustments for rerouting. Airports must inspect runways for ashfall before resuming operations. Pilots are instructed to report any ash encounters immediately. The advisory includes continuous monitoring of NOTAMs, ASHTAMs, and meteorological data until conditions normalize, with strict compliance mandated.

An Indian woman from Arunachal Pradesh, Prema Wangjom Thongdok, alleged harassment by Chinese immigration officials at Shanghai Pudong Airport during a London-Japan transit on November 21. Officials declared her Indian passport invalid, claiming "Arunachal Pradesh is part of China." She was detained for 18 hours, denied boarding her Japan flight, mocked by staff who suggested she get a Chinese passport, and reportedly told she'd only receive her passport after buying a China Eastern ticket. The UK resident, who transited Shanghai previously without issues, eventually reached the Indian Consulate for assistance. She's demanded government intervention, accountability, compensation, and assurances against future discrimination for Arunachal Pradesh citizens traveling internationally.

A new video has captured the moment a Tejas fighter jet crashed at the Dubai Airshow on November 21, killing IAF Wing Commander Namansh Syal. The two-minute clip shows the aircraft making several sharp moves before it plunged and burst into flames. The crash happened during a low-level aerobatic display on the final day of the event. The Indian Air Force confirmed the pilot died of fatal injuries and announced a court of inquiry. Syal’s last rites were held in his Himachal Pradesh village. The IAF remembered him as a dedicated and skilled fighter pilot who served with honour.

A US Air Force pilot has questioned why the Dubai Airshow continued after the Tejas fighter jet crash that killed IAF Wing Commander Namansh Syal. Major Taylor “Fema” Hiester said his team cancelled their final show “out of respect” for the Indian pilot. He wrote on Instagram that he was shocked to see flying displays continue soon after the crash. Syal died when his Tejas aircraft went down during a manoeuvre. His remains were brought to Sulur and later taken to his village in Himachal Pradesh, where he was cremated with full military honours. His family and colleagues paid emotional tributes. (PC: India Today)

Bangladesh’s interim government has sent a new request to India to extradite former prime minister Sheikh Hasina. She was recently given the death sentence by the International Crimes Tribunal. Hasina has been living in India since August 2024 after the student-led “July Uprising” forced her from power. Officials said this is Dhaka’s third formal request. Bangladesh has also asked India to return former home minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal, who was sentenced in the same case. Dhaka said the extradition treaty requires India to send back convicted people. India has noted the verdict but has not commented on the request. (PC: AFP)

A 51-year-old Indian man visiting Canada has been convicted of criminally harassing two teenage girls in Ontario. Jagjit Singh arrived in July on a six-month visa to meet his newborn grandchild. Police said he repeatedly approached girls outside a high school between September 8 and 11, tried taking photos with them, and entered their personal space. One girl pushed him away after he tried to put his arm around her. Singh was arrested twice and later pleaded guilty to criminal harassment. A judge ordered his deportation and banned him from returning to Canada. He also received three years’ probation with strict restrictions. (PC: X/@TheDeportReport)

An Arunachal Pradesh–born UK resident has said she was detained and harassed by Chinese immigration officials at Shanghai Pudong Airport. Pema Wangjom Thongdok was travelling from London to Japan on November 21. She said officers declared her Indian passport “invalid” because it listed Arunachal Pradesh as her birthplace. Officials allegedly told her, “Arunachal is part of China.” Pema claimed she was mocked, denied food, blocked from boarding her flight, and held for nearly 18 hours. Her passport was not returned until she bought a new ticket. She later contacted the Indian Consulate. She has asked India to take up the issue with China. (PC: India Today)

Russian Knights aerobatics team honored fallen Indian Air Force pilot Wing Commander Namansh Syal with the "Missing Man" maneuver following his death in a Tejas crash at Dubai Air Show on November 21. The tribute, described as honoring "brothers who did not return from the last flight," came as Syal's mortal remains were cremated in Himachal Pradesh's Kangra district with full military honors. His wife, accompanied by their six-year-old daughter, performed a farewell salute. Syal's father called him one of only four aerobatic pilots in India and "the best student." This marks the second Tejas accident in two years, following a March 2024 Jaisalmer crash during the indigenous aircraft's operational history.