India has fortified its eastern border by establishing three new military garrisons at Bamuni, Kishanganj, and Chopra along the Indo-Bangladesh frontier to secure the strategic Siliguri Corridor, known as "Chicken's Neck." This 22-kilometer-wide strip connects mainland India with its seven northeastern states. The move follows Bangladesh's interim Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus engaging with Pakistan's military establishment and China for investments, shifting from former PM Sheikh Hasina's policies. The Trishakti Corps oversees corridor defense, supported by Rafale jets at Hashimara Airbase, BrahMos missiles, and advanced air defense systems including S-400, MRSAM, and Aakash. India has also deployed Bhairav battalions and Ashni drone platoons, reflecting a strategic shift from deterrence to dominance. (PC: India Today)

India sharply criticized Pakistan's alleged nuclear weapons testing, with MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stating that "clandestine and illegal nuclear activities" align with Pakistan's history of smuggling, export control violations, and the AQ Khan network. Jaiswal responded to President Trump's recent claim that Pakistan has been secretly conducting underground nuclear tests. Trump stated in a CBS News interview that while the US hasn't tested for over 30 years, countries like Pakistan, North Korea, Russia, and China continue underground trials undetected. Pakistan denied the allegations, asserting it wasn't first to test and won't be first to resume. India emphasized it has consistently highlighted Pakistan's nuclear proliferation record to the international community.

The Supreme Court of India has ordered all states and Union Territories to remove stray dogs from public spaces — including hospitals, schools, railway stations, and bus depots — and relocate them to authorised shelters. The directive mandates that dogs must undergo sterilisation and vaccination before relocation and cannot be released back into public areas. The court has given two weeks for mapping all affected premises and set January 13, 2026, as the deadline for submitting compliance reports on the action taken.

Brad Pitt has filed a fresh lawsuit against ex-wife Angelina Jolie over the sale of her stake in their French winery, Château Miraval, to Russian oligarch Yuri Shefler without his consent. Pitt claims Jolie’s 2021 sale breached their prior agreement that neither would sell their share without the other’s approval. The Hollywood actor alleges Jolie intentionally sought to harm him by partnering with Shefler, whose Stoli Group is linked to Russian interests. Pitt seeks to void the sale and recover damages, escalating their long-running post-divorce legal feud. (PC: AP)

An explosion triggered during Friday prayers at a mosque located within a school complex in the Kelapa Gading area of North Jakarta injured at least 54 people, mostly students, including several with serious burns and glass-fragment injuries. The blasts—heard as two loud bangs just as the sermon began—occurred near the mosque loudspeaker, officials say. An anti-bomb unit found toy rifles and a toy gun near the scene; investigations are ongoing to determine motive and cause. (PC: Reuters)

RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav dismissed political strategist Prashant Kishor’s potential influence in the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections, stating that his campaign will have “no impact” on voters. In an interview with NDTV, Yadav said the electoral battle will primarily be between the ruling JD(U)-BJP alliance and the opposition Mahagathbandhan, led by the RJD and Congress. He further asserted that smaller parties, including the AIMIM, are unlikely to affect the overall outcome. Yadav expressed confidence that people will vote based on governance, employment, and public welfare issues. (PC: NDTV)

A major technical fault in the Automatic Message Switching System (AMSS) at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport caused massive flight disruptions on Friday, delaying more than 400 domestic and international flights. The glitch forced air traffic controllers to manually process flight plans, slowing operations significantly. Airlines including IndiGo, Air India, and SpiceJet reported widespread delays and urged passengers to check flight statuses before leaving for the airport. Airport authorities and the Airports Authority of India (AAI) said technicians were working urgently to restore normal operations and minimize inconvenience.

The Supreme Court of India will hear on November 11 a batch of petitions challenging the Election Commission’s nationwide “Special Intensive Revision” (SIR) of electoral rolls. The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) has argued that the SIR exercise in Tamil Nadu is arbitrary, unconstitutional, and violates fundamental rights under Articles 14, 19, and 21. The petition contends that the revision could enable manipulation of voter data ahead of elections. The Supreme Court agreed to take up the matter urgently, noting that the SIR process is already underway in several states across India. (PC: PTI)

The Supreme Court of India has issued a notice to Indian cricketer Mohammed Shami after his estranged wife, Hasin Jahan, filed a plea seeking alimony and financial maintenance. The petition challenges earlier court orders and requests enhanced support for her and their child. A bench led by Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud directed Shami to respond to the notice, marking a new legal development in their long-standing marital dispute. The case, which has drawn significant media attention, will now be heard in detail to determine the financial responsibilities and rights of both parties under family law. (PC: NDTV)

The Supreme Court of India has supported the plea of Sumeet Sabharwal’s father—pilot of the crashed Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner—stating, “Nobody in the country believes it was the pilot’s fault.” The bench of Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi clarified that no official report has blamed the pilot. The Court has now issued notices to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) and the Centre, directing them to respond to a petition seeking a comprehensive investigation under Rule 11 of the Aircraft Investigation Rules, instead of the ongoing preliminary probe under Rule 9. (PC: India Today)