India’s World Cup star Richa Ghosh received a hero’s welcome in her hometown Siliguri after her brilliant performance in the Women’s World Cup. She scored 235 runs in eight innings at a strike rate of 133.52, hitting 12 sixes — the most by any Indian in the tournament. Her childhood coach Tapan Kumar Bhawal said Richa’s success shows Siliguri’s sporting talent and called for an international-standard cricket stadium in the city. Currently, Siliguri has the Kanchenjunga Stadium, which hosts football and domestic cricket. Locals hope Richa’s victory will inspire better sports facilities for young players. (PC: NDTV)

Donald Trump announced that no U.S. government officials will attend the upcoming 2025 G20 Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa, citing alleged “human rights abuses” against white Afrikaners and land confiscations in the host nation. He described the decision as a response to what he termed a “total disgrace” of holding the summit in South Africa. South African authorities have strongly rejected the allegations, calling them false. The move underscores rising U.S.–South Africa diplomatic tensions and raises questions about the future role of the U.S. in multilateral forums. (PC: Reuters)

At a rally in Arwal, Amit Shah dismissed Rahul Gandhi’s allegations of “vote chori” (vote theft), accusing him of raising the issue to cover for deleted names of “infiltrators” from voter lists. Shah further mocked Gandhi’s “Yatra” campaign, suggesting he might as well march from Bihar to Italy while the government stands firm against illegal voters. The comments came amid the 2025 Bihar Legislative Assembly election campaign where electoral roll revisions and voter list deletions have stirred controversy. (PC: India Today)

In Chinnati village, Krishnagiri district, Tamil Nadu, a father has accused his wife, Barathi (26), and her partner, Sumithra, of killing their five-month-old son. The infant collapsed while feeding on Nov 5 and was declared dead at Kelamangalam Government Hospital. The husband, Suresh (38), discovered incriminating photos and messages linking his wife and her partner and submitted the evidence to police. During interrogation, Barathi allegedly confessed to the killing and said she did not want her husband’s child. Police have registered a murder investigation; the body was exhumed for post-mortem and both women remain in custody. (PC: India Today)

More than 900,000 residents in eastern and northern regions of the Philippines have been evacuated as Super Typhoon Fung-wong, with sustained winds of 185 km/h and gusts up to 230 km/h, barrels toward landfall in Aurora province. Storm alerts at the highest level (Signal No. 5) are in place for southeastern Luzon, and flights have been cancelled, power outages reported and evacuation centres filled. The typhoon hits just days after Typhoon Kalmaegi devastated parts of the country, underscoring the escalating impact of severe weather events in the region.

A boat carrying about 90 undocumented migrants sank near the Thailand-Malaysia border off the coast of Langkawi, in the state of Kedah, Malaysia, causing at least one death and leaving dozens missing. Rescue operations have retrieved around ten survivors, including three Myanmar nationals, two Rohingya refugees and one Bangladeshi man; the deceased was identified as a Rohingya woman. The migrants had reportedly transferred from a larger vessel to smaller boats to avoid detection—as their journey was orchestrated outside legal channels by trafficking networks. (PC: AFP)

The Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has arrested three ISIS-linked operatives accused of plotting coordinated terror attacks across India. The suspects were caught in Ahmedabad while allegedly exchanging weapons as part of a larger terror network. Officials said the men had been under surveillance for more than a year, and investigations revealed plans involving two active ISIS modules. The ATS has registered a case under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) and is probing possible foreign links. Earlier, the squad had arrested five Al-Qaeda members in a related anti-terror operation. (PC: NDTV)

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat defended the organisation’s legal status, stating that it is recognised by authorities as a “body of individuals” rather than a registered entity. He clarified that the Income Tax Department and courts have acknowledged this status, granting the RSS tax exemptions accordingly. Bhagwat compared the RSS’s unregistered nature to that of Hindu Dharma itself, saying neither requires formal registration. He also referenced past government bans on the RSS as indirect recognition of its existence under Indian law. (PC: The Hindu)

NASA’s Escapade Mars mission will launch early Monday aboard Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket from Cape Canaveral, Florida. The mission will send two small spacecraft, named Blue and Gold, to study Mars’ magnetic field and how the planet lost its atmosphere. This is the second flight of the New Glenn rocket, and Blue Origin will try to land its first stage on a ship at sea. A successful landing would boost rocket reusability. The Escapade spacecraft will reach Mars in 2027 and help scientists learn more about the planet’s climate and its chances of supporting life. (PC: X)

Super Typhoon Fung-wong hit the eastern coast of the Philippines on Sunday, forcing nearly one million people to leave their homes. The storm brought strong winds, heavy rain, and power cuts across several provinces. Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr warned that Manila and Cebu could also be affected. The country is still recovering from Typhoon Kalmaegi, which killed over 200 people earlier this week. More than 30 million people may face danger from the storm. Around 400 flights were cancelled. In Brazil, a powerful tornado killed six and injured over 750 in the southern state of Parana. (PC: Sky News)