India captain Shubman Gill has been ruled out of the second Test against South Africa in Guwahati due to a neck injury sustained during the Kolkata Test. Initially thought to be minor, the injury required hospitalisation and observation, leaving Gill unfit despite his efforts to recover. Left-handed batter Sai Sudharsan, Gill’s Gujarat Titans teammate, will replace him in the XI, while vice-captain Rishabh Pant will lead India for the first time in Tests. Sudharsan, who has shown flashes of promise, adds to India’s left-hander-heavy lineup, posing a tactical challenge against South Africa’s off-spinner Simon Harmer. Gill continues to be monitored by the BCCI medical team.(PC: Facebook)

Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has warned that Islamabad must remain on “full alert” against the possibility of an “all-out war” with India. Speaking to Samaa TV, Asif said India cannot be trusted and accused New Delhi of using Afghanistan as a proxy to destabilise Pakistan. His remarks follow repeated claims of a “two-front war” on both eastern and western borders. Hours earlier, Indian Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi described May’s Operation Sindoor, a four-day confrontation as merely an “88-hour trailer,” warning of overwhelming retaliation if Pakistan provokes again. Asif reiterated that India seeks to block peace between Pakistan and Afghanistan, alleging Indian-backed proxies behind recent attacks.

Bangladesh’s National Security Advisor Khalilur Rahman met India’s NSA Ajit Doval in New Delhi to discuss bilateral issues and the Colombo Security Conclave. Bangladesh has urged India to extradite ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who has been in India since August 2024. Hasina was sentenced to death by Bangladesh’s International Crimes Tribunal for her alleged role in the 2024 student crackdown, charges she calls politically motivated. India has not responded to the extradition request but expressed commitment to Bangladesh’s peace and stability. Doval was invited to visit Bangladesh. The country may approach Interpol for Hasina’s extradition. (PC: HT)

Actor Aishwarya Rai Bachchan attended the 100th birth anniversary of Sri Sathya Sai Baba in Puttaparthi, Andhra Pradesh. She touched Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s feet before giving a speech on love, caste, and religion. Aishwarya said, “There is only one caste, the caste of humanity. There is only one religion, the religion of love.” She encouraged people to move beyond divisions and follow the teachings of Sri Sathya Sai Baba, including discipline, devotion, and service to others. Other dignitaries included Sachin Tendulkar and union ministers. The event celebrated the spiritual leader’s legacy of compassion, unity, and selfless service.

Pakistan politician Chaudhry Anwarul Haq has sparked outrage after openly admitting that terror groups linked to Islamabad carried out attacks in India “from the Red Fort to Kashmir’s forests.” His viral video referenced the November 10 Red Fort car bombing, which killed 14, and the April Pahalgam attack that left 26 tourists dead. India strongly rejected the claims, accusing Pakistan of using Balochistan unrest as a diversion while fueling cross-border terrorism. Investigations tied the Red Fort blast to a Jaish-e-Mohammed “white-collar” module in Faridabad, involving doctors and academics. Authorities revealed plans for “Operation D-6,” a Babri Masjid anniversary suicide attack, with JeM’s female wing Jamaat-ul-Momineen linked to recruitment.

Intelligence sources revealed that 10 individuals, including three Kashmiris linked to Al-Falah University in Haryana, are missing and may be connected to the Red Fort blast cell. Their disappearance follows a joint police operation in J&K and Haryana. The November 10 attack, Delhi’s first VBIED strike, killed 15 people after a Hyundai i20 packed with explosives detonated outside the Mughal fort. Investigators suspect Jaish-e-Mohammed’s “terror doctor” module, with fundraising calls via apps like SadaPay and possible women-led operations. Key suspect Dr Shahina Saeed, “Madam Surgeon,” is tied to JeM’s women’s wing. Nine arrests have been made, including Al-Falah’s founder Jawad Ahmed Siddiqui, over terror financing.(PC: Hindustan Times)

Scotland’s qualification for the 2026 World Cup sparked jubilant scenes in Hampden Park and rare celebrations in the House of Commons. Steve Clarke’s side defeated Denmark 4-2 to top their group, ending a 28-year wait since 1998. Arsenal fan and Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer praised former Gunners left-back Kieran Tierney, who scored a stoppage-time goal to put Scotland ahead, while Kenny McLean sealed victory with a spectacular strike from his own half. Speaker Lindsay Hoyle joked about “Scottish MPs” amid chamber cheers. MP Torchuil Crichton humorously asked Starmer to seek affordable hotels near MetLife Stadium and urged Chancellor Rachel Reeves to ease whisky excise duties.

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has accused authorities of unfairly targeting Kashmiris after the November 10 Red Fort suicide blast in Delhi. The attacker, Dr Umar Nabi from Pulwama, was identified as the bomber, while two others with J&K links were arrested with explosives. Abdullah said Kashmiris now feel criminalised simply for driving vehicles with J&K registration plates and argued that the 2019 abrogation of Article 370 has not ended violence in the region. He stressed that responsibility lies with those managing security, not ordinary citizens. Despite promises of peace, he noted J&K continues to suffer bloodshed, citing recent incidents like the Nowgam accidental blast.

Prashant Kishor has emerged as the strongest Opposition leader in Bihar after the NDA’s big win. While Rahul Gandhi and Tejashwi Yadav have stayed silent since the results, Kishor has stepped forward with sharp criticism of the new government. His Jan Suraaj Party did not win any seats but gained 3.3% votes. PK has promised to monitor the NDA’s promise of giving ₹2 lakh to 1.5 crore women and even said he would quit politics if the scheme is fulfilled. On November 20, as Nitish Kumar takes oath, PK will hold a 24-hour fast at a Gandhi Ashram to mark his protest. (PC: India Today)

UK Defence Secretary John Healey has warned that Russian spy ship Yantar is currently on the edge of UK waters north of Scotland. The vessel, designed to gather intelligence and map undersea cables, directed lasers at RAF pilots while being tracked by a Royal Navy frigate and aircraft. Healey stressed this is the second deployment of Yantar this year, calling the action “deeply dangerous.” He confirmed military options are ready if the ship moves south. A Commons Defence Committee report highlighted the UK’s lack of a homeland defence plan, despite new arms factories planned. Healey described the situation as a “new era of threat” requiring stronger defence readiness.