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)

The US House of Representatives has blocked an effort to impeach Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth over his role in the war against Iran without congressional authorisation. In a 211-204 vote on Tuesday, lawmakers agreed to send the impeachment articles to the Republican-led House Judiciary Committee, effectively ending the move for now. Republican Congressman Thomas Massie, who introduced the resolution, was the only Republican to oppose the move. The impeachment articles accused Hegseth of conducting military operations against Iran for more than 90 days without lawmakers' approval. Hegseth dismissed the effort as a political stunt, while President Donald Trump welcomed the decision. 

IBM has decided to stop sponsoring H-1B visas and green cards for most positions in its US consulting division amid tighter immigration rules under President Donald Trump. The move could affect Indian professionals, who make up a significant share of skilled foreign workers in the US technology sector and rely on these visa programmes for employment. According to reports, affected employees may have to relocate outside the US or leave the company by the end of 2026. IBM said its use of high-skilled visa programmes had been declining due to changing skill availability and client requirements. The decision adds to concerns among Indian technology workers. (PC: The Indian Express)

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei has predicted that artificial intelligence could help eliminate major diseases, including cancer, Alzheimer’s and heart disease, within the next decade. Speaking about AI’s potential in medical research, Amodei said these conditions could become “relics of the past” in less than 10 years. He believes AI can speed up biological research, drug discovery and the development of new treatments. However, scientists and pharmaceutical industry leaders remain cautious about the prediction. They point out that AI-generated drug candidates still require laboratory testing, human clinical trials and regulatory approval before they can become safe and effective medicines. (PC: NDTV)

Three Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel were injured after unidentified gunmen opened fire at a CRPF team in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kulgam district on Wednesday, November 11. The attack took place when the personnel were deployed at a security checkpoint, known as a naka. Following the firing, security forces launched a cordon and search operation in the area to track down the attackers. The identity of the gunmen and the condition of the injured personnel have not yet been officially detailed. Further information about the incident is awaited as security forces continue their operation in the area. (PC: HT)