Doctors said Shannon Royal had suffered catastrophic brain damage and would not recover following the stabbing.

Ladakh Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena chaired the Union Territory’s first advisory council meeting to discuss water security, agriculture, tourism, local employment and heritage conservation. The meeting reviewed Project Him Sarovar, Pashmina development, sea buckthorn production, glacier protection and infrastructure initiatives, with the administration targeting sustainable livelihoods and greater climate resilience.

Ladakh Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena chaired the Union Territory’s first advisory council meeting to discuss water security, agriculture, tourism, local employment and heritage conservation. The meeting reviewed Project Him Sarovar, Pashmina development, sea buckthorn production, glacier protection and infrastructure initiatives, with the administration targeting sustainable livelihoods and greater climate resilience.

ING will no longer accept applications for its Savings Maximiser accounts from December 1 while existing customers will remain unaffected.

The International Monetary Fund has expressed readiness to support Sri Lanka in its economic recovery efforts. Sri Lanka's macroeconomic situation shows significant improvement, with strong fiscal performance and nearly complete debt restructuring. A staff-level agreement was recently reached to unlock $345 million in financing for the country. The IMF will also engage with Sri Lankan authorities for additional financial arrangements and policy advice.

The US military is considering strike plans that include deploying the GBU-43/B bomb against Iranian sites. This massive bomb may target energy infrastructure and nuclear locations if combat operations resume. While there are discussions surrounding its effectiveness, officials remain uncertain regarding achieving strategic objectives. The potential use of this bomb indicates a significant escalation in military actions. Analysts are closely monitoring the developments concerning this serious escalation in the region.

The Supreme Court will likely hear petitions challenging the India's voter role revision amid recent protests. Various opposition parties and youth-led organizations are demanding accountability from the Election Commission. Allegations have surfaced regarding the removal of millions of eligible voters from the electoral rolls during the Special Intensive Revision of Electoral Rolls. The Supreme Court is expected to address protestor detentions and restrictions in Delhi.

Delhi Police has told the Supreme Court that it has complied with the court’s directives on security arrangements during the October 10 protests, including lifting metro restrictions, managing traffic diversions and reviewing mobile internet curbs. The police also denied illegal detentions and said law and order arrangements remain under continuous monitoring.

Andhra Pradesh and Telangana are forecast to receive rain over the next five days as the northeast monsoon and a surface circulation influence weather conditions. The IMD has warned of isolated heavy rain, lightning and winds reaching 60 kmph in parts of Andhra Pradesh, while Telangana has issued yellow alerts for several districts, including Hyderabad and Khammam.