Times of India

The ICC's meeting concerning the 2023 Champions Trophy ended without resolving the impasse between India and Pakistan. The BCCI insists on not traveling to Pakistan, while the PCB rejects a hybrid model. Moving the tournament out of Pakistan is likely, but former Pakistan batter Basit Ali asserts it would be impossible without India and Pakistan participating.

Caretaker CM Eknath Shinde returns to his village amid talks of forming Maharashtra's new cabinet. BJP pushes for Devendra Fadnavis as CM, with Shinde and Ajit Pawar as possible deputies. Deliberations continue on power-sharing, with cabinet swearing-in expected around December 5. Shinde’s support to the Mahayuti CM candidate indicates progress in negotiations.

Supreme Court directs Sambhal administration to maintain peace amid communal tensions and orders the trial court not to proceed with the survey of Shahi Jama Masjid. The survey report, to be carried out by an advocate commissioner, is to be kept sealed until Allahabad High Court hears the mosque committee's plea.

Manipur CM N Biren Singh emphasized the Army's responsibility to trace 56-year-old Leishram Kamalbabu Singh, missing from Leimakhong Army station since Nov 25. Despite local efforts and an FIR, his whereabouts remain unknown. Singh urged the Army to take a leading role in the search operation.

The Indian government has urged the interim government in Dhaka to ensure the safety of all minorities, amidst a rise in violence against Hindus and other minority communities. India calls for a fair legal process for Chinmoy Krishna Das, arrested on sedition charges, and emphasizes support for Iskcon.

Bombay high court's Nagpur bench recently ruled that intercourse with a wife under 18 is rape even if consensual, sentencing the convict to 10 years. The decision reinforces that marital rape exceptions under the IPC don’t apply to minors. The 2019 case involves a minor victim coerced into a sexual relationship and makeshift marriage.

In Hamirpur district, a Forest department staff member became an internet sensation when he carried a 20-foot, 150 kg live crocodile on his shoulder. The reptile had caused panic among villagers for three weeks by dominating a local pond. It was eventually captured and released at the confluence of the Betwa and Yamuna rivers.

A notice from the UP Sunni Central Waqf Board involving ownership of a mosque on Udai Pratap College's campus has resurfaced, causing tension. More than 300 people gathered for prayers, prompting police intervention. The college asserts the land belongs to an endowment trust, not the waqf board.

Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s father, Joseph Prabhu, breathed his last yesterday (November 29), and the actress shared a heartbreaking post confirming the news. She shared a note, “Until we meet again, Dad,” along with a broken heart emoji. Samantha’s father was never seen in public with her, and he once revealed why he disliked being spotted with his daughter.

Elon Musk has developed a 5-point algorithm to reduce mistakes and optimize productivity at his companies, including Tesla and SpaceX. The steps include questioning every requirement, deleting unnecessary parts or processes, simplifying and optimizing, accelerating cycle time, and automating only after thorough analysis and refinement, as outlined in his biography by Walter Isaacson.

A Belgharia homemaker in her 30s, Sangeeta Sarkar, was allegedly set on fire by her husband and his friends on her way to a market. She was engulfed in flames, screaming for help, and was rescued by local youths.

A 21-year-old man from Kerala, Aarav Hanoy, was arrested at Kempegowda International Airport for allegedly murdering Maya Gogoi, a 19-year-old vlogger, in a Bengaluru hotel. Hanoy traveled over 3,500km across India before his capture. The motive behind the murder is said to be personal issues.

November is recorded as the second most polluted penultimate month, with an average AQI of 375, just below 376 in 2021. Delhi saw eight 'severe' days, including two 'severe-plus' days, with no rainfall to alleviate pollution levels. The CPCB emphasizes stringent year-round actions to tackle local and regional emissions.