To mark the 15th anniversary of the 26/11 Mumbai Terror Attacks, a day-long poster exhibition was organised in Geneva on Thursday, November 24. The demonstration was held at the Broken Chair in front of the United Nations. The day-long exhibition depicted the four-day Lashkar-e-Taiba siege that left 175 dead and over 300 wounded. Human Rights activist and author who organised the exhibition, Priyajit Debsarkar, said: "It's fundamental that the world and especially the free Western world democracies take cognisance and take punitive steps so that the impunity with which the deep state of Pakistan operates doesn't go unpunished." The spine-chilling attacks saw 10 LeT gunmen carry out 12 coordinated bombings and shootings across Mumbai in 2008. To commemorate the lives lost, the exhibition visually highlighted the gruesome events from 15 years ago for the Geneva public and United Nations representatives.

Israel announced that all 13 Israeli hostages released from Hamas captivity, including 4 children and 5 elderly women, are in Israeli territory. They were provided initial medication after which special forces escorted them to Israeli hospitals where they unite with families. Those freed are Yaffe Adar (85), Hanna Perry (79), Margalit Moses (77), Adina Moshe (72), Danielle Aloni (45) and daughter Emilia (5), Doron Asher (34) and her daughters Raz Asher (4) and Aviv Asher (2), Ohad Monder (9), Hanna Katzir (76), Ruth Munder (78) and others. Qatar’s foreign ministry spokesperson, Majed Al Ansari, also confirmed the release of 39 Palestinians including 24 women and 15 teenagers detained in Israeli prisons. The inmates, all of them from the occupied West Bank or Jerusalem, are expected to be handed over to the International Committee of the Red Cross at Ofer prison.

In a pivotal development from updates last received, Hamas has released 24 hostages on Day 1 of the temporary truce, including 13 Israelis, 10 Thai nationals, and 1 citizen from the Philippines. The Red Cross confirmed the safe transfer of the hostages. Qatar's Foreign Minister, Majed Al Ansari in a post on social media confirmed the numbers, "Those released include 13 Israeli citizens, some of whom are dual citizens, in addition to 10 Thai citizens and a Filipino citizen." The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have confirmed that the Israeli hostages freed from Gaza are now in Israel and have undergone medical checks. The IDF said, "The released hostages underwent an initial medical assessment inside Israeli territory. They will continue to be accompanied by IDF soldiers as they make their way to Israeli hospitals, where they will be reunited with their families." As part of the broader truce, Israel is expected to release 39 Palestinians today including 24 women and 15 teenage boys. Tensions rise outside Israel's Ofer military jail as the prisoners, including women convicted of attempted murder and teenagers jailed for offenses like stone-throwing, will be handed over to the Red Cross. 

In a setback to the Uttarkashi tunnel rescue mission, operations came to a standstill as the auger machine encountered another technical snag. The machine, having drilled 46.8 meters, is mere steps away from the debris's end. Experts assess the situation, considering manual cutting. Former advisor Bhaskar Khulbe expresses optimism, revealing strengthened platforms and ongoing welding efforts. Union Minister VK Singh monitors on-site, while Prime Minister Modi seeks updates. With challenges persisting, caution prevails, emphasizing the complex nature of this ongoing rescue operation in Uttarakhand.

13 Israeli hostages were moved to Egypt as part of the truce deal with Hamas, local media reported. 12 Thai nationals held hostage were also released, Thai PM Srettha Thavisin announced on Friday. According to Sky News, no British nationals have been freed so far on day one. The temporary Israel-Hamas agreement pauses fighting in Gaza for four days, allows humanitarian supplies, and expects the release of 50 women and child Israeli hostages. Israel is expected to free a total of 150 Palestinian prisoners from Israeli jails during the temporary ceasefire in exchange for the hostages, though officials have published a list of 300 in case the deal is extended. Israel may extend the truce a day for every 10 extra hostages freed after the four-day truce period. Israel also agreed to restrict military operations in Gaza's airspace during the period. On Day 1 of the truce, Israel also freed 39 Palestinian prisoners, including 24 women and 15 teenage boys.

Israel will free 39 Palestinian prisoners, including 24 women and 15 teenage boys, in exchange for 13 hostages held in Gaza by Hamas under the temporary truce today. The swap is scheduled to occur around 4pm local time with prisoners handed to the Red Cross and hostages transferred at the Gaza-Egypt border. The hostages were among over 200 kidnapped in Hamas's October 7 attack on Israel. Israel's military completed preparations to receive the freed civilians, providing medical care and counseling on their journey home. The temporary truce has also allowed aid to start to flow into the besieged enclaves of Gaza, devasted by Israeli bombing and ground assault. Israeli tanks have moved away from the northern end of Gaza while there was an absence of hostile activity in the air from warplanes or rockets. The four-day ceasefire involves the staged release of 50 women and children hostages held by Hamas, in return for 150 Palestinian women and teenagers held in Israeli jails. Israel says the truce could be extended beyond the initial four days if Hamas continues to release hostages at a rate of at least 10 per day.

Vibhuti Patel, owner of Raniba Industries Pvt. Ltd. in Morbi, faces charges for allegedly assaulting and humiliating Dalit employee Nilesh Dalsaniya over a salary dispute. The FIR reveals a distressing incident where Dalsaniya was beaten, filmed confessing under duress, and forced to hold Patel's footwear in his mouth. The accused, including Patel and others, face charges under the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act. The police are actively searching for the accused involved in this appalling act of abuse and discrimination against a Dalit worker.

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) told the Supreme Court it won't ask for more time to investigate the Adani-Hindenburg case. During Friday's hearing, a bench headed by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud reserved its order regarding pleas demanding a court-supervised probe after Sebi said 22 of 24 suspected transaction cases were closed. The CJI expressed dissatisfaction with petitioners casting aspersions on the impartiality of the court-appointed panel examining the matter. He also conveyed reservations about allegations against Sebi, saying "Is it proper for a court without material to say we don't trust Sebi?" Sebi's counsel shared most investigations except two awaiting foreign inputs were done. Earlier, contempt proceedings were sought against Sebi for not meeting deadlines.

In a crucial development, officials report that merely 10-12 meters of drilling stand between rescuers and the 41 workers entombed in Uttarakhand's collapsed tunnel for the past 13 days. Encouragingly, ground penetrating radar signals no significant metal obstacles for the next 5 meters. Despite a setback involving a metal pipe entangling the drilling blades, the team is optimistic that welding and pushing in two more pipes, each 6 meters in length, could lead to a breakthrough. However, caution prevails, as unexpected hurdles might emerge, emphasizing the unpredictable nature of this arduous rescue operation.

The recently dropped trailer for director Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s “Animal” took social media by storm for Bobby Deol’s impactful presence. Despite limited screen time and no dialogues, Deol manages to steal the spotlight opposite lead actor Ranbir Kapoor courtesy of an intense fight sequence between the duo. Sharing a still of Bobby Deol from the trailer, a user wrote, "The Real Beast...Feeling really happy to see this guy getting his worth." Fans flooded Twitter discussing being left “hanging on the edge” of their seats waiting to see who emerges from the face-off. Beyond the gripping action, the trailer also spotlights Ranbir’s complex relationship with on-screen father Anil Kapoor. Multiple commenters dubbed “Animal” a guaranteed “big banger” production, with one writing it shows Ranbir “is so back!” in top form. Between Deol’s sheer brilliance in tension-filled moments and Kapoor flexing his acting chops, the trailer is whipping up enthusiasm for the film’s theatrical release. 'Animal', featuring Ranbir Kapoor, Bobby Deol, Rashmika Mandanna, and Anil Kapoor is due to hit the big screens on December 1.