Indian-origin NASA astronaut Sunita Williams is celebrating Thanksgiving aboard the International Space Station (ISS) with smoked turkey, mashed potatoes, and apple cobbler. Williams, joined by astronauts Butch Wilmore, Nick Hague, and Aleksandr Gorbunov, plans to watch the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade while enjoying their special space meal. In a video message, she wished everyone on Earth a Happy Thanksgiving and thanked her supporters. Williams, who has spent 322 days in space, is expected to return in February 2025 on a SpaceX Dragon capsule after a prolonged mission caused by the faulty Boeing Starliner spacecraft.

An Enforcement Directorate (ED) team was attacked during a raid in Delhi's Bijwasan area on Thursday, targeting a cyber fraud-linked money laundering case. Furniture was thrown at officials, injuring an Additional Director. The incident occurred at a farmhouse, with the attackers fleeing the scene. Visuals from the site showed broken furniture. The ED's High-Intensity Unit was investigating funds laundered from phishing scams, QR code frauds, and part-time job scams across India. An FIR has been registered in connection with the case. The ED has termed the operation part of efforts to dismantle a nationwide cybercrime network.

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra made her Lok Sabha debut today, taking the oath as the newly elected MP from Wayanad. With this, all three members of the Nehru-Gandhi family—Sonia, Rahul, and Priyanka—are now in Parliament for the first time in decades. Priyanka's bypoll win in Wayanad, with a margin of 4,10,931 votes, followed Rahul Gandhi vacating the seat to retain Rae Bareli. Wayanad witnessed a triangular contest among Priyanka, BJP's Navya Haridas, and CPI’s Sathyan Mokeri. Despite a lower voter turnout, her victory margin surpassed her brother's, marking a historic moment for the Congress and the Gandhi family.

Raj Matharu, a 31-year-old Indian-origin man from California, was arrested at Los Angeles International Airport for attempting to smuggle 32.4kg of methamphetamine soaked into clothing, including a cow-print pajama onesie. He was intercepted while boarding a flight to Sydney, Australia, after X-ray scans revealed irregularities in his luggage. Matharu has been charged with possession and intent to distribute methamphetamine. If convicted, he faces a mandatory minimum of 10 years and a maximum life sentence in federal prison. US Attorney Martin Estrada emphasized law enforcement's commitment to combating creative drug trafficking methods that endanger global communities.

CCTV footage from Whitefield School in London, UK, released by the BBC, shows autistic children being abused in "calming rooms" between 2014-2017. Pupils were shoved, restrained by the neck, left in vomit, or confined for hours without food or water. Parents accuse the school of systemic neglect, alleging it misled them about injuries and trauma. Despite uncovering staff abuse, no criminal charges were filed. Safeguarding expert Elizabeth Swan called the footage “torture.” Parents demand justice, with one mother saying, “You wouldn't even do that to a dog.” The Flourish Trust says it has learned from its failings, as families await independent reviews.

Mumbai’s Powai Police arrested Aditya Pandit (27) for allegedly abetting the suicide of Air India pilot Srishti Tuli (25), found dead in her Marol flat on Monday. Tuli’s family accused Pandit of harassment, public humiliation, and forcing her to quit eating non-vegetarian food. The couple met during her training in Delhi and later lived together in Mumbai. The police revealed frequent arguments, with Pandit taunting her and withdrawing money from her bank account. Tuli called Pandit before her death, hinting at suicide. Arrested under Section 108 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Pandit is in custody for four days.

The Mahayuti alliance leaders—Devendra Fadnavis (BJP), Eknath Shinde (Shiv Sena), and Ajit Pawar (NCP)—met Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Delhi to resolve the deadlock over Maharashtra’s next Chief Minister. The BJP, winning 132 of 288 seats in the Assembly polls, is pushing for Fadnavis to take the top post. However, concerns over alienating Maratha voters complicate the decision. Ajit Pawar indicated the swearing-in could occur by Nov 30 or Dec 1, with two deputy chief ministers. While Shinde expressed full support for BJP's choice, the delay has drawn criticism from the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi.

U.S. President Joe Biden's administration is finalizing a $725M weapons package for Ukraine, including anti-tank weapons, drones, Stinger missiles, HIMARS ammunition, and controversial non-persistent landmines. Cluster munitions, often used in HIMARS rockets, are also expected. The announcement could be made to Congress next week. This marks a significant increase in U.S. aid as Biden utilizes Presidential Drawdown Authority, with $4-5B still available before President-elect Donald Trump assumes office on Jan. 20. Ukraine plans to deploy the landmines on its territory, amid escalating Russian advances. Trump has pledged to wind down the war, appointing Lt. Gen. Keith Kellogg as envoy.

The Bangladeshi government has called Iskcon a "religious fundamentalist organisation" in response to a writ petition filed in the High Court seeking a ban on the Hindu group. The petition follows protests over the arrest of Hindu leader Chinmoy Krishna Das for allegedly disrespecting the national flag. Iskcon vice president Radha Raman Das expressed shock over the radical label, highlighting the organization's humanitarian efforts. The situation escalates amid increasing attacks on Hindu temples and minorities in Bangladesh, prompting concern from both local and international communities, including India.

President Joe Biden announced that the US will immediately push for a ceasefire in Gaza, involving hostages' release and the removal of Hamas from power. This move comes after a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon, which has held for nearly 14 months. Despite Hamas rejecting Israel's terms, including an Israeli withdrawal and reconstruction of Gaza, the group faces growing challenges as its leadership is scattered, and its military capacity is weakened. More than 44,000 people have died in Gaza since the conflict's escalation in October 2023.