Times of India

US prosecutors have indicted Gautam Adani and associates for allegedly bribing Indian officials to secure solar power contracts. The SEC alleges that Adani executives used WhatsApp to discuss bribes and influence contract approvals, raising funds from US investors through misleading statements.

Two unidentified men are under investigation for allegedly stealing Rs 2.52 lakh from a State Bank of India ATM in Thiruvananthapuram, India. The suspects reportedly manipulated the ATM's cash delivery system by leaving a single note behind, causing the machine to register transactions as incomplete and allowing them to withdraw funds undetected for nearly a year.

Sunil Sethi, known as Pinki Uncle, was a popular bhel puri vendor at Delhi University's North Campus for 40 years. He was famous for his tasty snacks, quick wit, and interactions with students. Pinki Uncle's stall was a campus hub where students socialized and enjoyed his humor. He became an internet sensation through his videos.

Doctors in Rajasthan mistakenly declared a 25-year-old man dead. He was found alive on his funeral pyre. The man was mentally challenged. He was declared dead at Jhunjhunu district hospital. The incident happened on Thursday. The man showed signs of life just before cremation. He was taken to a hospital in Jaipur. He died on Friday morning.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has again criticized Gautam Adani. He links Adani to PM Modi and alleges corruption. Gandhi says Adani gives funds to the PM, who then gives Adani national assets. This, he claims, leads to higher prices and losses for the public and investors. The Adani Group denies these allegations.

A judge has indefinitely delayed the sentencing of former President Donald Trump in his criminal hush money case. Trump's legal team successfully argued for a postponement, citing potential disruptions to his presidential duties. The judge also granted Trump permission to file for dismissal of the case, setting deadlines for December.

Indian airlines are now mandated to offer refreshments and meals to passengers facing flight delays due to the winter fog. Delays between two to four hours will guarantee snacks and beverages, while those exceeding four hours will include meals. This initiative aims to enhance passenger comfort during prolonged waits.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) will convene for an emergency meeting on Tuesday to address the stalemate surrounding the 2025 Champions Trophy, scheduled to be held in Pakistan.

India and the United Kingdom have agreed to resume negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement in early 2025. The decision, announced by UK PM Keir Starmer, follows his meeting with PM Modi at the G20 Summit.

In response to the ongoing violence in Manipur that has claimed 258 lives since May, the Indian government is deploying over 10,000 additional soldiers. This decision follows a recent surge in violence, including the discovery of six bodies allegedly abducted and killed by Kuki militants, sparking protests and attacks on government officials' residences.

Russia fired an experimental hypersonic missile at the Ukrainian city of Dnipro, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict. The "Oreshnik" missile, capable of reaching ten times the speed of sound, struck an industrial facility, injuring two civilians. This action follows Ukraine's use of Western-supplied long-range missiles against Russian targets.