Miscellaneous News

Ex-US President Joe Biden was targeted with milk cartons by pro-Palestinian protesters during his visit to Trinity College Dublin for his son Hunter's award ceremony. As Biden, Jill, and Hunter stepped outside, demonstrators hurled milk cartons towards them, prompting security personnel to raise umbrellas and rush the family into a vehicle. Protesters chanted slogans against Biden's Gaza policy.

A Brazilian man tried to ram his ex-partner's car after refusing to accept their breakup, but the attempt backfired spectacularly. CCTV footage shows him speeding towards her stationary vehicle and hitting it before striking the curb and flipping his own car onto its roof. His 52-year-old ex-partner escaped unharmed, while the 47-year-old man was hospitalised and detained by police.

Five men were arrested in Darbhanga for robbing a West Bengal jeweller of 62.04 kg silver and ₹5.94 lakh cash. Armed men intercepted his vehicle near the proposed AIIMS site on Shobhan-Ekmi road, shot at his driver, and fled. Police recovered silver biscuits, cash, two cars with forged plates, and mobile phones. One suspect remains absconding.

Sandra Vega of Pecos, New Mexico, pleaded guilty to posing as an IRS agent between 2018 and March 2026, defrauding a victim of over $150,000 (over ₹1.4 crore). She convinced him he was owed a large IRS payment but required upfront fees, then spent the money on personal expenses. She faces up to 20 years in prison.

Doorbell footage shows two University of Mississippi students allegedly making monkey-like gestures and noises outside an apartment where Black students lived. One 18-year-old student apologised after backlash, calling her actions "deeply harmful" and saying, "I sincerely apologise." She also said she "would have never intentionally" made the gestures and later withdrew from the university.

CCTV footage from Pune's Kothrud shows a rival group stopping 27-year-old history-sheeter Prakash Yewale, who was riding pillion on a scooter, and allegedly attacking him with a sword and sickle. Yewale was rushed to the hospital but reportedly died before receiving treatment. Police arrested three suspects, Vicky More, Aniket Malpote, and Akshay Sathe, in connection with the murder.

A mill owner from West Bengal's Purba Bardhaman district has gifted his teenage son a BMW M4 Competition worth ₹1.62 crore for scoring good marks in Class 9 half-yearly examinations. The car was transported from Mumbai to his village inside a specially enclosed container, becoming a highlight among locals. However, this has sparked backlash with people questioning the father's decision.

Ex-Iraqi MP Ahmed al-Alwani was found strangled in a Beirut apartment after arriving from Erbil. CCTV footage shows two suspects wearing black suits entering the apartment building on November 5 and later leaving in casual clothes, allegedly to avoid suspicion. Lebanese authorities detained one Lebanese suspect and are searching for two Syrian nationals as Iraqi officials join the investigation.

Turkish pilot Mehmet Nuri Sen safely landed an out-of-control hot-air balloon in a rice field in Nepal's Pokhara after it began spinning and rapidly descending towards power lines. All passengers escaped unharmed. While several social media users praised his handling, calling it 'incredible' and 'textbook', others questioned whether the balloon was actually out of control during the incident.

Northeast Frontier Railway has initiated a high-level investigation into the Digaru train accident in Assam, dispatching senior officials and experts to determine the cause. Authorities are reviewing video recorded by the loco pilot before the derailment. Train movement has resumed while three of five derailed coaches have been repaired. Three trains remain cancelled and passengers are being transported via special trains.

A fire broke out in a medicine shop at Bagadiya Tower, a five-storey building in Ujjain, MP, on Wednesday. Smoke spread to four residential flats on upper floors, trapping residents. Seven fire brigades, SDRF, and police are at the spot. No casualties were reported while the rescued individuals were sent to hospital as a precaution.

Four coaches of the Gorakhpur-bound Chauri Chaura Express derailed while departing from Platform 7 at Kanpur Central railway station on Wednesday. No casualties have been reported. The incident comes hours after the Kolkata-Sairang Express derailed at Digaru Station in Assam's Kamrup district, also with no injuries reported.

One of the most picturesque cities nestled in the foothills of the Dhauladhar mountain ranges, Himachal Pradesh's Palampur is rapidly losing its green cover to unchecked urbanisation. The disappearance of its landmark deodar trees, shrinking tea gardens and vanishing open spaces have emerged as major environmental concerns, threatening its distinctive ecological character.

Back-to-back paragliding incidents at Himachal's Bir-Billing, including the recent death of a tourist from Greater Noida, have brought safety arrangements, rescue infrastructure and emergency preparedness at the adventure destination under scrutiny. Available figures show that 17 pilots lost their lives in around 30 paragliding accidents at Bir-Billing over the past decade, up to November 2026.

A biker had a miraculous escape after a wild elephant stepped on his chest and stomach twice on the Haridwar-Dehradun Highway in Uttarakhand. A video showed the elephant walking over the man as he lay on the road. However, moments after the animal walked away, the biker was seen getting back on his feet, apparently without any visible injuries.

Pope Leo XIV arrived in Lima on Wednesday, describing Peru as his 'homeland' during a historic visit. Around three million people lined the motorcade route. Born Robert Prevost, Leo spent over 20 years in Peru as a missionary and bishop before becoming pope. The visit is the final leg of his three-nation South American tour.

Indian-American astronaut Sunita Williams led New York's 107th annual Veterans Day Parade as Grand Marshal, heading a 20,000-strong procession along Manhattan's Fifth Avenue. The retired Navy captain and space veteran called it 'an incredible honour,' adding her Navy service shaped her for every challenge. She also attended a ceremony aboard USS San Antonio marking the Marine Corps' 251st anniversary.

The Hanuman Chalisa was recited for the first time at the UK's House of Lords during a Diwali celebration on November 9, organised by the Labour Asians Society. Held at the Palace of Westminster and hosted by Lord Uday Nagaraju, the event brought together parliamentarians, community leaders and British Asian community members.

India ranked 28th among 68 countries in 2027 Climate Change Performance Index, slipping five places from last year. The index is compiled annually by NGOs Germanwatch and New Climate Institute to assess countries' greenhouse gas emissions and climate policies. "None of the countries achieved positions one to three...No country is doing enough to prevent dangerous climate change," the report said.

The Supreme Court has clarified that the 500-gram gold jewellery limit for married women is a guideline against seizure during income-tax searches, not an ownership limit. Married women can legally own more gold if acquired lawfully. However, in corruption cases, the accused must still show how the gold was acquired, the court said. The protection from seizure remains in place.