Fresh Gen Z protests have erupted in Nepal's Simara after a clash between youths and Communist Party of Nepal (UML) members. CPN (UML) members have accused youths of trying to disrupt its event in Parwanipur, however, protestors claimed they were beaten and mistreated. Gen Z protestors accused police of failing to arrest individuals named in their complaint over the clash.

Fresh Gen Z protests break out in Nepal

US on Wednesday approved the sale of two key tranches of military equipment with a combined value of $93 million (over ₹823 crore) for India. US' Defence Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) said India will receive Javelin Missile System and Excalibur Projectiles along with other related equipment. DSCA said the deals would improve India's capability to counter current and future threats.

US approves ₹823-crore defence deals with India

ISRO has released a new image of 3I/ATLAS, a mysterious interstellar object travelling through our solar system. The picture was captured using the 1.2-metre telescope at the Physical Research Laboratory's Mount Abu Observatory. The interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS is currently moving out of the inner solar system after its perihelion passage, ISRO said.

ISRO releases new image of mysterious interstellar object captured from Mount Abu telescope

Social media influencer Orhan Awatramani, famously known as Orry, has been summoned by Mumbai Police in connection with a ₹252-crore drugs case. He has been asked to appear before the Anti-Narcotics Cell's Ghatkopar unit on Thursday at 10 am for questioning, police said. Earlier, police obtained the custody of Mohammed Salim Mohammed Suhail Shaikh in connection with the case.

Orry summoned by police in ₹252-crore drugs case

India's campaign at Chess World Cup 2025 ended on Wednesday after Arjun Erigaisi lost to China's Wei Yi in the rapid tiebreaks of the quarter-finals. India had begun the tournament with a record 24 players, including world champion Gukesh D, Divya Deshmukh, R Praggnanandhaa, Nihal Sarin and Pentala Harikrishna, but Erigaisi was the only one to reach the last eight.

All 24 Indians knocked out of Chess World Cup 2025

Gold prices rebounded on Wednesday in Delhi, climbing ₹1,500 to ₹1,27,300 per 10 grams, according to the All India Sarafa Association. Silver prices ended a three-day losing streak, rising ₹4,000 to ₹1,60,000 per kilogram. Meanwhile, spot gold extended its gains for the second straight session, rising $46.32 or 1.14% to $4,114.01 per ounce.

Gold prices rebound in India, silver ends 3-day losing streak

At least 10 people were killed and 40 others were injured as Russia targeted a residential tower, and energy and transport infrastructure in Ukraine. Russia launched more than 470 drones and 48 missiles in the overnight attack. Reacting to the attack, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged allies to increase pressure on Russia to end the war.

Russia bombards Ukraine with 470 drones and 48 missiles

Nitish Kumar will take oath as the Chief Minister of Bihar for the tenth time on Thursday (November 20) after being chosen as the leader at the NDA legislature party meeting on Wednesday. NDA emerged as the winner in the recently-held polls with 202 seats. Nitish's JD(U) secured 85 seats. BJP emerged as the single biggest party, winning 89 seats.

Nitish Kumar to take oath as Bihar CM for the 10th time

Former Team India captain Rohit Sharma has lost his world number one ODI ranking ahead of the ODI series against South Africa. New Zealand batter Daryl Mitchell has become the new world number one ODI batter with 782 rating points, while Rohit has slipped to the second spot. Only one rating point separates the two.

Rohit Sharma loses world number one ODI ranking ahead of South Africa series

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) arrested four more prime accused involved in the November 10 blast near the Red Fort in Delhi, taking the total number of arrests in the case to six. The accused are Dr Muzammil Shakeel Ganai of Pulwama, Dr Adeel Ahmed Rather of Anantnag, Dr Shaheen Saeed of Lucknow, and Mufti Irfan Ahmad Wagay of Shopian. 