India face Australia in the second ODI at Adelaide on Thursday, looking to level the series after losing the opener in Perth. All eyes are on Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, who struggled in the first match. Batting coach Sitanshu Kotak said both stars are in good form and confident of a comeback. India’s record in Adelaide is strong, with nine wins in 15 ODIs. Rain and a damp pitch may help Australia’s pace attack, led by Starc and Hazlewood. Alex Carey and Adam Zampa return for Australia, boosting their balance as India aim to fight back. (PC: X)

US forces have killed two people in a strike on a suspected drug boat in the Pacific Ocean, the Pentagon said. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed no US troops were hurt. The vessel was believed to be carrying drugs along a known trafficking route in international waters near Colombia. This was the first Pacific strike since September 2 and the eighth overall in the US campaign against drug boats. At least 36 people have died in similar strikes. President Trump said the US is at war with drug cartels and warned that “there will be no refuge or forgiveness.” (PC: BBC)

Pakistan-based terror group Jaish-e-Mohammed, led by UN-designated terrorist Masood Azhar, has launched an online ‘jihadi course’ for women called Tufat al-Muminat. The course begins on November 8 and is being used to recruit women and collect funds. Classes will be led by Azhar’s sisters, Sadiya and Samaira, who will teach for 40 minutes daily about jihad and religious duties. Each participant must pay 500 PKR. The course aims to expand the group’s new women’s unit, Jamat ul-Muminat. Sources said this move violates Pakistan’s claims of following anti-terror finance rules. India has condemned Jaish’s growing activities. (PC: NDTV)

An IndiGo flight from Kolkata to Srinagar made a priority landing at Varanasi airport on Wednesday evening after a suspected fuel issue. Flight 6E6961, carrying 166 passengers, landed safely around 4:10 pm, officials said. Sources revealed that a faulty sensor caused a false alarm of fuel leakage, prompting the precautionary landing. The aircraft, an Airbus A320neo, was grounded for inspection, and another plane was arranged for passengers to continue their journey. IndiGo confirmed all passengers were safe. Airport authorities praised the pilot’s quick action and coordination with Air Traffic Control for ensuring a safe landing. (PC: Mint)

A 27-year-old woman was gangraped and her family robbed during an armed attack at their home in Bengaluru’s Gangondanahalli area on Tuesday night. Police said five men entered the house pretending to be “police informants” and later assaulted the woman and stole ₹25,000 and two phones. Three of the accused — Karthik, Glen, and Suyoga — have been arrested, while two others are on the run. A deputy SP is leading the investigation, and three special teams have been formed. The woman’s condition is stable, police said. A case has been registered under gang rape and robbery charges. (PC: HT)

China has warned the US to “correct its mistakes” after President Trump announced 100 per cent tariffs on Chinese goods starting November 1. Chinese Consul General Xu Wei said China does not want conflict but will respond if pushed. He urged cooperation, saying it benefits all countries. Xu highlighted growing trade with India, which reached $115 billion this year, and said direct flights between India and China will resume from October 26. Meanwhile, China stopped importing US soybeans in September, shifting to South America. Experts warn US farmers may lose billions if trade tensions continue. (PC: India Today)

The UN’s top court, the International Court of Justice (ICJ), said Israel must allow UN agencies to deliver aid to Gaza. The court ruled that Israel is obliged to ensure food, water, and medical help reach Palestinian civilians. It rejected Israel’s claims that the UN agency Unrwa supports Hamas, saying there was no proof. Israel called the opinion “political” and said it would not cooperate. The ruling is not legally binding but carries moral weight. The decision follows reports of severe hunger in Gaza, where over 640,000 people face extreme food shortages.

France faces a major cultural loss after jewels worth $102 million were stolen from the Louvre Museum in Paris. The robbers carried out the daylight heist in just four minutes, escaping on motorbikes with crowns, necklaces, and earrings once owned by French royalty. Experts say the jewels are likely to be broken apart and sold, making recovery almost impossible. The theft has shocked France and raised serious questions about museum security. Investigators are tracking the gang behind what is being called one of the most daring art crimes in recent memory. (PC: X)

Delhi’s plan to create artificial rain to reduce pollution remains delayed even after the post-Diwali air quality spike. Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa said the India Meteorological Department found no suitable clouds yet for the cloud seeding trial. The project, led by IIT Kanpur, has all permissions and funds cleared, and an aircraft is ready in Meerut. The trial will begin once the weather allows. Approved by 23 departments, the experiment has faced repeated delays since July due to monsoon changes and shifting weather. Officials say it will start immediately when suitable clouds appear. (PC: HT)

President Droupadi Murmu made history by becoming the first woman President of India to offer prayers at the Lord Ayyappa temple in Sabarimala. She is only the second President to visit the shrine, after VV Giri in the 1970s. The visit comes years after the 2018 Supreme Court ruling that allowed women of all ages to enter the temple. Dressed in a black saree, President Murmu carried the sacred ‘irumudi’ and climbed the 18 holy steps to the sanctum. Her visit was part of a four-day tour of Kerala and was praised by leaders for its faith and symbolism. (PC: India Today)