Times of India

Practice sessions for the Indian cricket team will no longer be open to the public during the rest of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The decision follows disturbances caused by loud chants and comments from fans during their training in Adelaide on December 3, which affected their preparation for the pink-ball Test starting December 6.

India, despite their previous poor show, enter the second Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy with confidence after a big win in Perth. The Adelaide Oval pitch is expected to be balanced, offering assistance to both bowlers and batters, making the upcoming day-night Test an intriguing contest. The second Test begins on December 6.

Daksh Gupta, CEO of Greptile, defends his policy of 14-hour workdays, citing the necessity for startup success. Despite criticism of the 84-hour workweek, Gupta stresses transparency during hiring and compares the effort to launching a rocket. The debate highlights concerns over employee burnout and long-term sustainability.

PAN card holders can update their addresses for free and receive an e-PAN with a QR code via email. They can also request a physical copy for Rs 50. The initiative, PAN 2.0, aims to digitise the PAN and TAN administration system for better taxpayer services.

Sukhbir Singh Badal, undergoing religious penance at the Golden Temple, faced an assassination attempt by Narayan Singh Chaura. Despite security attempts, Chaura fired a shot which was deflected harmlessly by a volunteer's quick action. Badal, uninjured, remained calm and continued his duties in the face of danger.

Ben Stokes was left bemused over the ICC's over-rate penalties imposed on England after their win against New Zealand, leading to the deduction of World Test Championship points. England and New Zealand were penalised for slow over-rates in the first Test.

A hardline Sikh activist attempted to assassinate former deputy chief minister Sukhbir Singh Badal at the Golden Temple by opening fire. A swift-acting sewadar prevented the shooting by deflecting the attacker's arm. Sukhbir continued his religious duties despite the ordeal. The attacker was identified but police have not officially confirmed it.

China has urged universities to provide 'love education' to college students to address falling fertility rates and promote positive views on marriage. A survey found 57% of students weren't interested in relationships due to academic pressure. The initiative aims to create a better understanding of emotional relationships and encourage future childbearing.

Amid uncertainty over Maharashtra's new chief minister, posters suggesting Devendra Fadnavis as the frontrunner were seen in Mumbai. A significant BJP meeting is set to decide the leader, who will stake a claim to form the government. Preparations for the swearing-in ceremony at Azad Maidan are underway, with several VVIPs, including the Prime Minister, expected to attend.

South Korea faced a political crisis when President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law, leading to massive protests and a swift reversal by the parliament. Troops surrounded the National Assembly, but lawmakers managed to convene and vote against the decree. Yoon's decision has been widely condemned, evoking memories of past authoritarianism.

An earthquake measuring 5.3 on the Richter scale strikes Mulugu district in Telangana, causing tremors across multiple regions including Hyderabad. The tremor's epicentre is identified in the Medaram region, with no immediate damage reported. The quake, recorded at a 40-kilometre depth, lasted between 6 to 10 seconds.

Anmol Bishnoi, brother of jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, is identified as the main conspirator in NCP leader Baba Siddique's murder. Mumbai Police, invoking MCOCA, arrested eight suspects and sought further investigation. Anmol provided financial support and communicated with co-accused. The court granted police custody until 7 December.

Harbhajan Singh reveals he no longer speaks to MS Dhoni despite their shared history in cricket, including playing together for Team India and the Chennai Super Kings in the IPL. Harbhajan notes the lack of personal interaction and Dhoni's unresponsiveness to his calls, suggesting there might be unspoken reasons for their limited communication.

Bhim Singh's reappearance after decades, believed to be alive by a grieving Ghaziabad family, is unraveling as another family in Sikar and Dehradun reports similar encounters. Tularam has opted for a DNA test to confirm Bhim's identity, causing a household divide. Police await results to proceed with further investigations, while suspicions rise about Bhim's true story.

Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has become Namibia's first female president, securing 57% of the vote and continuing the SWAPO party's 34-year rule. Her election signifies a momentous development in Namibian politics, despite challenges from the IPC, which plans to contest the election results, citing procedural issues.