A deadly shooting erupted Saturday evening at a family gathering held in a banquet hall on Lucile Avenue in Stockton, California, leaving four people dead and 10 wounded. Victims included both adults and children, according to the San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office. Authorities say around 14 people were struck by gunfire and believe the attack may have been targeted — though no suspect has yet been arrested, and the motive remains unclear. The community is reeling as investigators appeal for public help to identify the perpetrator and piece together the events leading up to the tragedy. (PC: Reuters)

In a chilling incident in Coimbatore, Balamurugan allegedly killed his wife, Sri Priya, after suspecting she was having an affair. The couple had three children, but Sri Priya was living separately in a women’s hostel in Coimbatore for work. A confrontation escalated when she refused to leave with him, and he attacked her with a hidden sickle, fatally injuring her on the spot. Shockingly, after the murder, he sat beside her body, took a selfie with it, and uploaded it with the caption: “the payment for betrayal is death.” Rathnapuri Police have arrested him, and an investigation is underway. (PC: India Today)

Eight people were killed and twenty others injured after two state-run passenger buses collided head-on in Tamil Nadu’s Sivaganga district on Sunday. The accident occurred near Kummangudi, around 460 kilometres from Chennai. Police said both buses were travelling at considerable speed when the impact happened, causing severe damage and trapping several passengers inside. Local residents and rescue teams rushed to the spot and helped pull victims from the wreckage. The injured were taken to nearby hospitals for emergency treatment. Authorities have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the collision and whether driver negligence or road conditions contributed. (PC: NDTV)

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has formally asked President Isaac Herzog for a pardon. Netanyahu faces a five-year-long trial over bribery, fraud, and breach of trust in three separate cases, all of which he denies. He said in a video message that ending the trial would promote national reconciliation and help Israel face current challenges. The president’s office will seek opinions from justice officials before deciding on the “extraordinary request.” Netanyahu’s supporters back the pardon, while critics fear it could undermine Israel’s legal system and democracy. No timeline has been given for Herzog’s decision. (PC: BBC)

Virat Kohli smashed his 52nd ODI century in the first match against South Africa at Ranchi, scoring 135 runs with 11 fours and 7 sixes. Coming in after Yashasvi Jaiswal’s early dismissal, Kohli quickly found his rhythm and built a 136-run partnership with Rohit Sharma. His powerful innings helped India reach 349/8 in 50 overs. During celebrations, a fan ran onto the field to touch Kohli’s feet, but security escorted him away. This century is Kohli’s third at Ranchi, strengthening his strong record at the venue and inspiring fans with his stellar performance.

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has extended the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) schedule by seven days in 12 states and Union Territories, citing administrative and logistical delays. The enumeration period now ends on 11 December 2025 (earlier 4 December), and the draft electoral rolls will be published on 16 December instead of 9. Claims and objections can be filed between 16 December 2025 and 15 January 2026, with the final electoral roll now set to be published on 14 February 2026. (PC: AFP)

Gaza’s Hamas-run health ministry says over 70,000 Palestinians have died since Israel’s military campaign began. The death toll continues to rise, even after a ceasefire on October 10. Israel says it carried out air strikes for violations of the truce, while bodies are still being recovered from rubble. Among the latest victims were two young brothers, aged eight and 10 or 11, killed while gathering firewood near Khan Younis. Their funeral was held at Nasser Hospital. The Gaza Health Ministry figures are widely cited by the UN, though Israel disputes the data. (PC: BBC)

The UK and India concluded the eighth edition of the biennial army exercise, Ajeya Warrior, in Rajasthan on November 30. British A Company 2nd Battalion Royal Gurkha Rifles and India’s 21st Sikh Regiment trained together from November 17, focusing on peace enforcement and counter-terrorism operations in urban and semi-urban areas. Soldiers shared tactics on IEDs, drones, urban drills, and weapons. The exercise ended with a battle group-level final exercise under integrated command. Both armies also took part in fitness, sports, and cultural activities. Officials said the exercise strengthened interoperability, mutual respect, and UK-India defence ties. (PC: X)

Thirty-seven Maoist cadres, including 12 women, surrendered in Chhattisgarh’s Dantewada district, police said on Sunday. Of these, 27 were wanted with a combined bounty of ₹65 lakh. They laid down arms under the state’s “Poona Margem” initiative, aimed at rehabilitating ex-cadres into society. Key surrenderees include Kumali alias Anita Mandavi, Geeta alias Lakshmi Madkam, Ranjan alias Soma Mandavi, and Bhima alias Jahaj Kalmu, each with a ₹8 lakh reward on them. Under the government’s rehabilitation scheme, each will receive ₹50,000 immediately, along with skill-training and land assistance. Police also noted that over 508 Maoists in Dantewada and more than 2,200 across Chhattisgarh have surrendered in the past 23 months, signaling a weakening of the insurgency. (PC: The Hindu)

Rohit Sharma made history in Ranchi, hitting the most sixes in ODI cricket. He smashed three sixes in the first match against South Africa to surpass Shahid Afridi’s record of 351, reaching 352 sixes. Rohit also holds the record for most sixes in T20Is and has 88 sixes in Test cricket, taking his overall international total to 642. During the match, he scored 57 off 51 balls, marking his 60th ODI half-century. He formed a 136-run partnership with Virat Kohli, showcasing another stellar performance for India. (PC: BCCI)