A Russian missile attack on the Ukrainian city of Dnipro has killed four people and injured 40. The strike hit an office area, cars and shops, causing a large explosion. The attack happened as new diplomatic efforts continue to end the war. US envoy Steve Witkoff will meet President Putin in Moscow, after holding talks with Ukrainian leaders in Florida. Both sides say discussions were useful but hard issues remain. Russia wants Ukraine to withdraw from parts of Donbas, which Kyiv refuses. President Zelensky is now in Europe seeking more support as worries grow over the slow peace process. (PC: BBC)

The government has directed all mobile phone makers to pre-install the Sanchar Saathi app on new devices sold in India. Companies like Apple, Samsung, Xiaomi, Oppo and Vivo have 90 days to follow the order. The app will help users report fraud, block stolen phones, check mobile connections and verify if a device is genuine. A DoT official said the aim is to make fraud reporting faster and easier. The app will be visible at first use but can be deleted. India has lost nearly ₹35,000 crore to cyber fraud in recent years, pushing the need for stronger protection. (PC: HT)

Net migration to the UK has dropped sharply, falling 80% from the 2023 peak, according to new ONS data. In the year ending June 2025, 74,000 Indians left the UK, the highest among non-EU groups. Most were students and workers. Chinese nationals were the next largest group to leave. The fall comes as fewer people arrive for work or study and more decide to leave. Skilled worker visas also dropped due to higher salary rules. Experts warn the decline may affect the UK economy. At the same time, irregular migration by small boats has increased, adding pressure on services. (PC: Financial Express)

The government has confirmed GPS spoofing and GNSS interference near Delhi airport and several other major airports. Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu told Parliament that flights using satellite-based landing on Delhi’s Runway 10 faced spoofing, forcing pilots to use backup procedures. Airports in Mumbai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai and Amritsar also reported similar cases. The DGCA has issued strict reporting rules and a new SOP for real-time alerts. The Airports Authority of India has asked the Wireless Monitoring Organisation to trace the source of the signals. Cybersecurity steps are also being upgraded to protect key aviation systems. (PC: India Today)

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said talks with Ukraine over ending the war with Russia were productive, but more work is needed. The meeting in Florida included Ukraine's new chief negotiator Rustem Umerov, Trump’s envoy Steve Witkoff, and Jared Kushner. Umerov replaced top negotiator Andriy Yermak after an anti-corruption raid. Talks followed a leaked US peace plan that upset Ukraine and Europe. Rubio said the focus is on Ukraine’s sovereignty, security, and long-term prosperity. President Trump and Ukraine’s Zelensky expressed hope for progress. Key issues, including Russian-controlled territories, remain unresolved as diplomacy continues. (PC: BBC)

A BBC investigation suggests that Georgian police used a World War One-era chemical, known as camite, on protesters in Tbilisi last year. Demonstrators reported severe burning sensations, coughing, vomiting and breathing issues that lasted for weeks. A doctor who studied nearly 350 protesters found long-term symptoms and heart signal issues in many of them. Whistleblowers from the riot police said the chemical was mixed into water cannon tanks. Chemical experts told the BBC that the evidence strongly points to camite, a powerful and outdated agent. Georgia’s government denied the findings and called them “absurd”. (PC: BBC)

In a rare personal revelation on the podcast hosted by Nikhil Kamath, Musk disclosed that his partner, Shivon Zilis, is half-Indian. He further shared that one of their sons carries the middle name “Sekhar”, chosen in honour of Indian-American astrophysicist Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar, who won the 1983 Nobel Prize in Physics. Musk explained that Zilis grew up in Canada after being adopted as a baby while her Indian heritage comes via her biological father, reportedly an exchange student in Canada. 

The United States Senate’s Republican Markwayne Mullin has claimed that the US offered Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro the chance to flee to Russia or another country amid escalating tensions over alleged drug-trafficking and military threats. Mullin emphasised that Donald Trump is not planning a troop invasion of Venezuela, insisting the moves are aimed at protecting US shores. Caracas condemned Trump’s declaration that Venezuela’s airspace is “closed”, calling the act a colonial-type aggression violating sovereignty. (PC: AFP)

The death toll from the Hong Kong tower fire has risen to 146, with about 100 people still missing. The blaze tore through seven towers of the Wang Fuk Court complex on Wednesday and burned for two days. Search teams say the inside of the buildings is dark and unsafe, making the work slow. Many residents had earlier warned officials about the flammable materials used during renovation. Public anger is growing, and thousands have visited the site to lay flowers and demand answers. Authorities have suspended 28 projects by the contractor and made several arrests as investigations continue. (PC: Sky News)

A strong winter storm has disrupted Thanksgiving travel across the US Midwest and Great Lakes. Heavy snow has covered parts of Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin and Michigan, with more than 8 inches falling in some areas. Airports in Chicago and St. Louis reported long delays, and roads became slippery and dangerous. In Indiana, a crash involving 45 vehicles forced the closure of Interstate 70, though no major injuries were reported. Officials have urged people to stay home. Forecasters warn another winter storm could hit the Northeast early next week, bringing snow, freezing rain and travel problems.