Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has accused his intelligence officials of criminal activity after leaks linking Indian leaders, including Prime Minister Modi and Foreign Minister Jaishankar, to violence in Canada. In a press statement, Trudeau criticized the leaks, calling them "criminal" and misleading. The Canadian government also denied the claims, with Trudeau's intelligence adviser, Nathalie Drouin, stating that there was no evidence connecting Indian leaders to criminal acts in Canada. This controversy stems from heightened tensions over India's alleged involvement in the 2023 murder of Khalistan terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar.

The IPL Mega Auction 2025 kicked off in Riyadh with key players like Rishabh Pant, KL Rahul, and Shreyas Iyer up for grabs. A total of 574 players are in the auction, including 48 capped Indians and 193 overseas players. The event is divided into two days, with major names in the Marquee Sets. Notably, teams like KKR and RR cannot use the RTM card due to their player retention. Punjab Kings have the highest available purse, while Rajasthan Royals have the lowest. The auction is set to shape the teams for the upcoming IPL season.

The BJP-led Mahayuti alliance secured a resounding victory in Maharashtra, winning over 230 of 288 assembly seats. With this landslide, the leadership battle between Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis and current CM Eknath Shinde has intensified. BJP, the largest party with 132 seats, is pushing for Fadnavis, while Shinde’s supporters cite his role in ensuring alliance stability. Senior BJP leaders, including Chandrakant Patil, have endorsed Fadnavis, but the final decision rests with the BJP central parliamentary board. The opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) managed just 46 seats, marking a significant setback for Congress, NCP (Sharad Pawar faction), and Shiv Sena (UBT).

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau faced backlash after attending a Taylor Swift concert in Toronto on November 22, coinciding with violent anti-Israel riots in Montreal. Protesters burned effigies, vehicles, and shop windows, prompting police to use chemical irritants. Trudeau condemned the violence, calling for accountability, but critics compared him to Nero, citing his apparent indifference. Supporters argued he was spending time with his family. The riots, involving 800 demonstrators, coincided with NATO's parliamentary assembly, denouncing the alliance. Three arrests were made. Trudeau emphasized that antisemitism and violence must be condemned and addressed swiftly.

The UN COP29 summit in Azerbaijan concluded with a historic $300bn pledge from wealthier nations to support developing countries in tackling climate change. The agreement, reached after 33-hour-long negotiations, aims to aid vulnerable nations in transitioning to renewable energy and preparing for climate impacts. Despite applause, frustrations persisted, with India's Leela Nandan calling the sum inadequate and fossil fuel transition measures postponed. The deal includes plans to triple adaptation funds and outlines a $1.3tn requirement by 2035. Critics highlight compromises on fossil fuel reduction and the controversial choice of Azerbaijan as host. Brazil will host COP30 in 2025.

Elon Musk criticised California’s slow vote counting, tweeting, “India counted 640 million votes in 1 day. California is still counting votes.” California, which primarily uses mail-in ballots, is yet to officially declare results 19 days after the November 5 presidential election. Kamala Harris was declared the winner in California by US agencies with 58.6% of the votes, but an official announcement is pending. In contrast, Donald Trump made a historic comeback as US President. Musk’s remark drew attention to India’s efficiency in managing elections, showcasing its ability to count hundreds of millions of votes in a single day.

India Continued Their Dominance On Day 3 Of The 1st Test Against Australia In Perth, With Yashasvi Jaiswal Leading The Charge. The 22-Year-Old Completed His Maiden Century In Australia, Playing om Day 3 Unbeaten. The Partnership With KL Rahul (77) Helped India Reach 275/1 At Lunch, Extending Their Lead. Jaiswal, Alongside Rahul, Absorbed The Australian Pace Attack And Set The Foundation For A Massive Total. Devdutt Padikkal Joined Jaiswal Post-Lunch. India Now Leads By 322 Runs, With A Solid Opportunity To Extend Their Advantage Before Cracks Begin To Appear On The Pitch.

A massive Israeli airstrike in central Beirut killed 15 people, including civilians, and injured over 60, Lebanese officials confirmed. The strike, targeting senior Hezbollah official Mohammed Haydar, destroyed an eight-story residential building in the Basta district. Residents questioned Israel’s actions, calling it indiscriminate and inhumane. Emergency workers continue to recover bodies from the rubble. Israel intensified its campaign against Hezbollah amid diplomatic efforts for a ceasefire. Lebanese authorities reported over 3,500 deaths and 1 million displaced due to ongoing conflict. Talks for a truce under UN Resolution 1701 continue, with disagreement over withdrawal timelines and monitoring mechanisms.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated the BJP-led Mahayuti's victory in Maharashtra, securing 230 of 288 Assembly seats. He declared the "Ek hain toh safe hain" slogan as the country's new "maha-mantra" for unity, emphasizing its rejection of divisive politics. Modi criticized Congress and the INDIA bloc for attempting to divide society by caste and region. Highlighting this as the BJP's third consecutive triumph in Maharashtra, Modi called it the biggest victory in 50 years. He praised voters from all sections for supporting the BJP-NDA, claiming it as a blow to Congress's divisive agenda.

Storm Bert, the second named storm of the season, is set to hit the UK this weekend, bringing a "multi-hazard event" of heavy snow, rain, and winds up to 70mph. The Met Office has issued several yellow warnings for wind, rain, and snow across various regions. Parts of southern and western UK are expected to receive 50-75 mm of rain, while Wales and southwest England could see over 100mm. A yellow warning for coastal areas is in place, while snow and a rapid thaw will impact northern regions.