The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has provisionally attached assets worth ₹11.14 crore belonging to former Indian cricketers Suresh Raina and Shikhar Dhawan under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 as part of its investigation into the offshore online-betting platform 1xBet and its surrogates. Raina’s mutual fund investments of approximately ₹6.64 crore and Dhawan’s immovable property valued around ₹4.5 crore have been attached. The ED alleges that both endorsed the platform via foreign entities, with funds routed through layered transactions to disguise illicit origins. Investigation continues into wider money-laundering links exceeding ₹1,000 crore connected to this network. (PC: PTI)

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is set to raise governance concerns against Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi at the upcoming ICC meeting, alleging his dual roles as PCB chief and Pakistan’s Interior Minister violate ICC regulations. The BCCI has reportedly secured support from the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) to strengthen its case. The issue may escalate tensions between India and Pakistan ahead of key ICC deliberations in Dubai. (PC: X)

The Supreme Court of India has taken suo motu notice of the “alarming rise of dog-bite incidents” and ordered all educational institutions, hospitals, sports complexes, bus stands and railway stations to be properly fenced to prevent stray-dog entry. Local bodies are tasked with removing stray dogs from these premises, vaccinating and sterilising them in accordance with the Animal Birth Control (Dogs) Rules, 2025, and not releasing them back at the same spot. States’ Chief Secretaries have been asked to ensure compliance, or face personal consequences. (PC: X)

Ajit Singh Chaudhary, a 22-year-old medical student from Rajasthan’s Alwar district studying at Bashkir State Medical University in Ufa, Russia, was found dead in a local dam nearly 19 days after he went missing. Singh had left his hostel on October 19 to buy milk and never returned. His clothes, phone, and shoes were earlier discovered near the White River. Russian authorities have initiated an investigation into the incident. The Indian Embassy in Moscow is coordinating with local officials to facilitate the repatriation of his body. (PC: X)

US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo referenced India’s trade practices while defending former President Donald Trump’s use of emergency tariff powers in an ongoing Supreme Court case. Raimondo argued that India employs similar trade regulations to protect domestic industries, emphasizing that the US must retain comparable flexibility to safeguard its economy. The case challenges the extent of presidential authority in imposing tariffs, a key issue that could redefine US trade policy. Experts say the ruling may have far-reaching implications for future administrations’ global economic strategies. (PC: AP)

A breakdown in the Air Traffic Control’s Automatic Message Switching System (AMSS) severely disrupted flight operations at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport on Friday. The malfunction forced controllers to manually process flight plans, causing major congestion and over 150 flight delays—some exceeding 50 minutes. Airlines such as IndiGo and Air India issued passenger advisories, urging travelers to verify flight statuses before departure. Technicians are working to restore the automated system, while airport authorities coordinate efforts to manage passenger flow and reduce further disruptions.

Russia's Embassy in Pakistan sharply criticized The Frontier Post newspaper, accusing it of publishing anti-Russian propaganda and serving Western political interests rather than practicing press freedom. The Embassy claimed the publication's Washington-based global news service promotes a "Russophobic" agenda, exclusively featuring critics of Russian foreign policy and President Vladimir Putin. It alleged the newspaper ignored the Moscow Format of Consultations on Afghanistan held October 7, 2025, despite extensive local media coverage. Defending Russia's economic strength, the Embassy highlighted 4.1% GDP growth in 2024, 2.5% unemployment, and manufacturing sector growth of 8.5%, dismissing Western narratives of economic vulnerability. The statement urged Pakistanis to seek diverse information sources.

Delhi's air quality plummeted to hazardous levels on Friday, with private monitor AQI.in recording an alarming AQI of 591, while the Air Quality Early Warning System reported 310. Thick smog blanketed the capital, rendering buildings and roads barely visible. The deterioration coincides with escalating stubble burning in neighboring states, with Punjab recording 351 incidents on Thursday, the second-highest daily count this pre-winter season. The highest was November 1 with 442 incidents. The sharp rise in farm fires pushed air quality into the "very poor" category. As cooler weather settles over the national capital, residents face another season of severe pollution and reduced visibility due to the dense smog cover.

Tesla shareholders approved Elon Musk's landmark $1 trillion pay package at the company's Austin annual meeting on Thursday, with over 75% investor backing. The compensation is tied to ambitious performance milestones, including boosting Tesla's market value from $1.5 trillion to $8.5 trillion. Musk celebrated by dancing onstage with Tesla's humanoid robot, Optimus, calling it "the beginning of a new chapter." The deal grants Musk an additional 12% stake if Tesla achieves targets including delivering 20 million vehicles annually, deploying 1 million robotaxis, selling 1 million humanoid robots, and generating $400 billion annual profit. Despite opposition from institutional investors like Norway's sovereign wealth fund citing excessive executive compensation, Tesla shares rose 1% post-announcement.

The body of 22-year-old Indian medical student Ajit Singh Chaudhary was recovered from a dam near the White River in Russia's Ufa city on Thursday, 19 days after he went missing. The resident of Kaphanwada village in Rajasthan's Alwar was pursuing MBBS at Bashkir State Medical University since 2023. He disappeared on October 19 after leaving his hostel around 11am, saying he was going to buy milk. His clothes, mobile phone, and shoes were discovered near the riverbank 19 days ago. Former Union Minister Jitendra Singh alleged suspicious circumstances surrounding the incident and urged External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar to facilitate repatriation of the body and ensure thorough investigation. (PC: NDTV)