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Sri Lanka closed schools and govt offices after floods and landslides killed 56 people and damaged hundreds of homes. Heavy rains inundated roads and towns, with the worst landslides striking Badulla and Nuwara Eliya, where many remain injured. Overflowing reservoirs, blocked roads, and flooded rail lines forced widespread transport suspensions.
Imran Khan’s sister Noreen Niazi says authorities have blocked all family visits for weeks, fueling false death rumors. She alleges harsh isolation, power cuts, and continued repression against supporters, despite past violations of confinement rules. Jail officials deny mistreatment, insisting Khan remains healthy under custody on longstanding charges.
Kerala Police booked suspended Congress MLA Rahul Mamkootathil after a woman accused him of sexual assault and coercing a pregnancy termination. Officials recorded her statement and began investigating, while she submitted a complaint to the CM. Congress leader K. Muraleedharan said Mamkootathil may campaign but cannot share stages during suspension.
A smart teddy bear from Singapore’s FoloToy was briefly recalled after researchers found its chatbot producing inappropriate responses. The “Kumma” toy, once powered by GPT-4o and now using a Coze chatbot, was flagged by US PIRG for exposing children to harmful content. OpenAI suspended the developer due to policy violations.
The Sensex and Nifty opened at fresh record levels in early trade on Friday, November 28, 2025. The Sensex started trading today at 85791.55, up at 71.17 points or 0.08%, and the Nifty was at 26237.45, up at 21.90 points or 0.08%. Meanwhile, the Indian rupee was trading today at 89.45 against the dollar.
Mass Maharaja Ravi Teja’s action drama “Mass Jathara,” starring Sreeleela and directed by Bhanu Bogavarapu, is now streaming on Netflix. Released in theatres on October 30, 2025, with paid premieres, the film received mixed responses. Available now in Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam, its digital release offers a new opportunity to reach wider audiences.
The BSF seized gold worth ₹1.02 crore hidden in a bicycle tyre near Malda, West Bengal, after intelligence alerted them to a smuggling attempt from Bangladesh. 7 gold biscuits weighing 816.41 grams were recovered. The smuggler escaped, and a search was launched. The gold was handed to authorities, and residents are urged to report smuggling […]
Ranbir Kapoor’s highly anticipated film “Love and War,” directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali and starring Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal, was initially slated for March 2026 but the release has been pushed. Ranbir reportedly requested a June 2026 date to create a gap from his other major project, *Ramayana*, ensuring both films receive proper focus.
The death toll from Hong Kong’s Wang Fuk Court fire rose to 94, with over 200 still missing and 72 injured, including eight firefighters. The Fire Services Department deployed 304 vehicles and drones, controlling flames in seven of eight buildings. Three renovation workers were arrested, as flammable materials may have caused the fire’s rapid spread.
The Election Commission of India will meet a ten-member All India Trinamool Congress delegation on today, Nov 28, amid protests over the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in nine States and three Union Territories. The meeting is scheduled at 11:00 AM at Nirvachan Sadan, New Delhi, following the party’s request, EC Secretary confirmed.
An Air India flight from Delhi to Ahmedabad returned shortly after takeoff on November 27 after a smoke alert in the cargo hold triggered precautionary safety procedures. Flight AI2939 landed safely in Delhi, with all passengers and crew disembarked without incident. Checks later confirmed the smoke alert was false, and alternative travel arrangements were made.
A Mumbai bank manager and her engineer husband were detained for creating a fake railway season pass using AI tools. The fraud emerged when a ticket checker found her digital pass invalid, expired, and registered under her husband’s name. He later confessed to forging it. Kalyan railway police booked the couple under multiple BNS cheating […]
The FBI launched a terror probe after Afghan national Rahmanullah Lakanwal ambushed two National Guard soldiers near the White House on Thanksgiving, shooting them multiple times. Both remain in critical condition. Lakanwal faces assault and possible murder charges, while authorities investigate associates and potential international terrorism links.
Two coaches of the Rampurhat-Jasidih EMU passenger train derailed near Dumka station in Jharkhand, damaging an overhead electric pole. No casualties were reported, though 2-4 people sustained minor injuries and received primary treatment, officials said. Authorities are investigating the cause, with inspection teams monitoring the situation.
At least 83 people died in Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in decades as rescuers searched seven destroyed towers at Tai Po’s Wang Fuk Court. The blaze began on bamboo scaffolding during a renovation project. Chief Executive John Lee ordered inspections, promised relief, and pledged a shift to metal scaffolding as donations and support poured in.