Pakistani rapper Talha Anjum sparked a major debate after he waved the Indian flag during a concert in Nepal. A fan threw the flag on stage, and Anjum caught it, waved it, and wrapped it around himself. The video went viral and brought strong criticism, while many others praised him for showing peace. With India-Pakistan cultural ties frozen since the May conflict, the act stood out even more. Anjum later said he did not care about the backlash and would do it again, adding that his art has “no borders”. 

Top Maoist commander Madvi Hidma, carrying a Rs 50 lakh bounty, was killed in an Andhra Pradesh encounter alongside his second wife Raje and four other Maoists. The 43-year-old led 26 deadly attacks against security forces, including the 2010 Dantewada ambush killing 76 CRPF personnel and the 2013 Jhiram Valley massacre claiming 27 lives, including Congress leaders. Born in Sukma in 1981, Hidma headed PLGA Battalion No 1 and was the youngest Central Committee member and only Bastar tribal in CPI (Maoist) leadership. Home Minister Amit Shah congratulated forces for meeting his November 30 deadline to neutralize Hidma, advancing India's March 2026 Maoist-free target. (PC: The Hindu) 

The United Nations called the verdict against ousted Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina an "important moment" for victims while expressing regret over the death penalty imposed. Bangladesh's International Crimes Tribunal found the 78-year-old guilty of crimes against humanity during July protests against her government. Hasina was sentenced to death in absentia, having fled to India after her government's August 5 toppling. UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres' spokesperson Stephane Dujarric stated the chief "fully agrees" with UN High Commissioner Volker Turk's position opposing capital punishment "in all circumstances." The tribunal's Monday verdict marks a significant development in accountability for widespread protests that ultimately led to Hasina's removal from power. (PC: X/@Resistance)

A video of Red Fort bomber Dr. Umar Un Nabi explaining suicide bombings as "misunderstood martyrdom operations" has surfaced online. Recorded before the November 10 attack killing 11 people, Nabi discusses how the concept faces contradictions, defining martyrdom operations as presuming death at specific places and times. The NIA first referred to Nabi as a "suicide bomber" while announcing alleged co-conspirator Jasir Bilal Wani's arrest, a Kashmiri plumber brainwashed by Umar who owned the exploded Hyundai i20. The vehicle, retrofitted with CNG, detonated at 6:52 PM at a Red Fort traffic signal. Delhi Police Special Cell investigates whether the module modeled attacks after 2019 Pulwama bombing.

The UN Security Council passed a US-drafted resolution supporting Donald Trump's 20-point Gaza peace plan in a historic 13-0 vote, with Russia and China abstaining. Trump hailed it as "one of the biggest approvals" in UN history. The proposal establishes a Board of Peace transitional authority but provides no timeline for Palestinian statehood, only stating conditions "may finally be in place" after Gaza reconstruction and Palestinian Authority reforms. Hamas rejected the resolution, calling the international trusteeship mechanism unwelcome and accusing the force of favoring Israel. Netanyahu vowed to demilitarize Gaza and oppose Palestinian statehood. The Palestinian Authority welcomed the resolution and pledged participation in implementation.

Six months after India's May 2025 Operation Sindoor strikes, satellite imagery reveals Pakistan continues repairing damaged military installations. OSINT analyst Damien Symon, who initially exposed India's targeting of Kirana Hills nuclear storage site, shared fresh visuals showing new construction at Rawalpindi's Nur Khan Airbase and ongoing repairs at Jacobabad Airbase in northern Sindh. The Jacobabad hangar's roof has been systematically removed for internal damage assessment before full restoration. Operation Sindoor involved coordinated long-range strikes on key Pakistani air power and strategic assets following the Pahalgam terrorist attack that killed 26 innocents. Latest imagery confirms several critical military installations remain far from fully operational, demonstrating the precision strike campaign's lasting impact.

An Indian man in the United States went viral after helping a paralyzed elderly woman stranded in heavy rain. Noah, sharing the encounter on Instagram, stopped his car and offered the struggling woman a ride to her daughter's garage home, where she lives with nothing but love. The compassionate clip shows Noah gently asking how he could help as rain poured down, then personally driving her to safety. His caption emphasized "kindness is all it takes to change a moment... or a life." The video garnered widespread praise, with viewers commending his humanity, though some questioned filming the act. Noah encouraged people to listen before judging others' circumstances.

FBI Director Kash Patel faces mounting controversy after deploying specialized SWAT agents to protect his girlfriend, country singer Alexis Wilkins, sparking resource misuse allegations. The FBI confirmed Wilkins received hundreds of credible death threats due to their three-year relationship, justifying the Nashville-based security detail. Former officials question the unprecedented protection for a non-spouse, noting directors' partners historically received limited coverage only when cohabiting. This follows October accusations of Patel using the FBI's $60 million jet for Wilkins' Penn State national anthem performance. Patel denied allegations as baseless and politically motivated. Meanwhile, Wilkins filed multiple $5 million defamation lawsuits against MAGA influencers spreading conspiracy theories labeling her a Mossad honeypot agent. (PC: Facebook)

Sunil Gavaskar backed Gautam Gambhir's defence of Eden Gardens pitch after India's embarrassing 30-run loss to South Africa, collapsing for 93 while chasing 124. Gavaskar blamed poor technique and temperament, not pitch conditions, stating the target was chaseable with five wickets remaining. He criticized batters for attempting big shots too early, playing like T20 instead of five-day Test cricket. Gavaskar praised South African captain Temba Bavuma's disciplined 55 off 136 balls as the example Indian batters ignored. The Test ended in two-and-a-half days, marking India's first sub-100 fourth-innings total. With four home Test losses in six matches, pressure mounts on Gambhir ahead of Guwahati's second Test. (PC: NDTV Sports) 

Aid agencies urgently appeal for Israel to allow more tents into Gaza as winter rains devastate displaced families living in makeshift shelters. Over 260,000 Palestinian families approximately 1.5 million people need emergency shelter assistance, with 80% of buildings destroyed across Gaza. Only 19,000 tents entered since the October ceasefire, while 44,000 pallets remain blocked in Egypt, Jordan, and Israel due to bureaucratic restrictions and dual-use item classifications. Heavy weekend rainfall caused widespread flooding, mixing rainwater with sewage and raising disease fears. Norwegian Refugee Council's Jan Egeland warns lives will perish this winter, emphasizing displaced families need immediate tents, not long-term reconstruction promises, as black market tent prices reach $900-$1,000. (PC: BBC)