Times of India

A British Sikh man, Capt. Jay Singh-Sohal, has been honored with an OBE by the Princess Royal for establishing the UK's first WWI Sikh Memorial. This memorial at the National Memorial Arboretum commemorates the sacrifices of Sikh soldiers who served Great Britain.

The Jammu and Kashmir High Court has granted the administration and the Centre three months to respond to petitions challenging a ban on 25 Kashmir-related books. The ban, imposed by the home department, claims the books promote a "false narrative" and "secessionism." A three-judge bench will hear the petitions, which argue the ban violates free speech guarantees.

Pastor Mark Driscoll ignited a social media storm by calling commentator Candace Owens a "sorceress" and comparing her to a "queen bee." The exchange drew significant attention, prompting many to inquire about Driscoll, the pastor of Trinity Church in Scottsdale, Arizona. He is known for his direct style and strong opinions on faith and culture.

Chargers' star player Omarion Hampton is nearing a return after a fractured ankle sustained in Week 5. Despite being listed as questionable, insiders suggest he'll be activated off injured reserve for tonight's game against the Eagles. This potential comeback bolsters a Chargers team enjoying a strong season.

A Chinese national was questioned for visa violations after travelling to J&K and Ladakh without permission. Meanwhile, authorities discovered multiple foreign nationals staying in Kashmir without mandatory reporting, leading to FIRs against several hotels and houseboats for non-compliance with Form-C submission norms.

Following recent bus fires, Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari has ordered government-approved agencies to inspect all sleeper coach buses for safety norm compliance. This directive comes after reports of widespread non-compliance with the new Bus Body Code, leading to calls for action against errant builders and officials.

A massive forest fire erupted along the Line of Control in Rajouri and Poonch districts on Sunday, with dense smoke billowing up. The blaze, likely originating from across the border, is spreading rapidly due to dry conditions and has triggered multiple landmine blasts in forward areas without any reported injuries.

A powerful 7.6 magnitude earthquake rocked northern Japan, triggering a tsunami of up to 70 centimeters and prompting evacuations for tens of thousands. Several injuries were reported, with fires breaking out in Aomori. Authorities have formed an emergency task force and are conducting safety checks on nuclear plants, which have shown no issues so far.

Over 50 lakh Central government employees and 69 lakh pensioners will be covered under the 8th Pay Commission, with its Terms of Reference notified on November 3, 2025. The commission, headed by Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai, will examine pay, allowances, and pensions. Implementation timelines and funding will be decided later, following the commission's submission of recommendations within 18 months.

A resurfaced video of an Indian-American immigration attorney's profanity-laced attack on Donald Trump at an IT lobbying conference has sparked a furious MAGA backlash. The incident intensified scrutiny of the H-1B visa system, leading entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy to withdraw from an upcoming ITServe conference.

India's largest airline, IndiGo, is recovering from a week of unprecedented disruption caused by new pilot duty norms. The crisis led to mass flight cancellations, stranded passengers, and significant financial losses, with over Rs 1,396 crore refunded. The government has imposed fare caps to stabilize prices.

Shubman Gill and Hardik Pandya return to India's T20I squad for the South Africa series, impacting the middle order. Despite Sanju Samson's good form, captain Suryakumar Yadav confirmed Gill will open, with Samson batting in the middle. Jitesh Sharma's recent performance also intensifies competition for middle-order spots.

North Goa nightclub owners, Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra, fled to Phuket hours after a fire killed 25 people. Police confirmed their departure and issued a Look Out Circular, seeking Interpol's help. Four staff members have been arrested as a magisterial inquiry into procedural lapses is underway.

IndiGo has apologized for massive flight disruptions, citing new flight duty rules, winter schedule changes, technical glitches, weather, and system congestion. The airline requested more time from the DGCA for a full analysis, while the aviation minister vowed strict action against IndiGo for its internal crisis.

A powerful 7.6 magnitude earthquake off Japan's northern coast has triggered a tsunami alert for Hokkaido and surrounding areas. Country recorded as high as 40-centimetre (16-inch) tsunami. Earlier the Japanese meteorological agency had issued warning of waves up to three meters.

Paramount has launched a $108 billion hostile bid for Warner Bros Discovery, directly challenging Netflix's earlier acquisition agreement. This move ignites a major media battle, with Paramount offering shareholders significantly more cash and a faster completion. The outcome could dramatically reshape global entertainment, controlling iconic franchises like HBO and Harry Potter.

Hardik Pandya is on the verge of a significant T20I milestone, needing 140 runs for 2,000 and just two wickets for 100. Returning from injury, he proved his fitness and is a key player for India's T20 World Cup preparations. The five-match series against South Africa begins December 9.

Despite nearly a decade of US tariffs, China's trade surplus has surged to a record $1.08 trillion, demonstrating its resilience and dominance in global exports. China has successfully restructured its supply chains, rerouted exports to emerging markets, and leveraged currency advantages to bypass tariff barriers, outmaneuvering US trade war strategies.