Air India commended Dr. Sankaran for his heroic actions during a medical emergency aboard a Delhi-Toronto flight. Responding to a disoriented woman with seizures, the doctor, along with medical professionals, ensured her stable condition before offloading. Despite a one-hour delay due to subsequent security screenings, passengers praised Dr. Sankaran's dedication. Air India expressed gratitude, stating, "Dear Mr. Sankaran, we honor you for the part you played! Thank you for noticing our staff commitment." Dr. Sankaran's post on X garnered over 1.6 lakh views, with accolades for his unwavering commitment to passenger well-being.

In a tragic incident near the Israel-Lebanon border, an Israeli strike targeted a Lebanese TV crew, resulting in the deaths of two journalists from Al Mayadeen, Farah Omar and Rabie al-Memari, along with a third person, Hussein Aqil. Al Mayadeen alleged that the strike, near Tir Harfa, deliberately aimed at the pro-Palestinian and pro-Iranian military alliance channel. Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati condemned the act, accusing Israel of attempting to silence the media. The violence adds to escalating tensions between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah, sparking concerns about a broader Middle East conflict involving the United States and Iran.

Nehru's 'Tribal Wife' Budhni Manjhiyain, who faced ostracization from her Santhali tribal community after being garlanded by then Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru in 1959, breathed her last on November 17 at the age of 80. Forced to flee her village of Kharbola, now submerged in Jharkhand, Manjhiyain found solace in West Bengal's Purulia district. Her grandson, Baapi Dutta, revealed that despite the injustice, she lived contentedly, without complaints. Recalling her ordeal, Manjhiyain's grandson emphasized how she escaped potential harm, later securing employment at Damodar Valley Corporation around 1985-86. That's where she met Sudhir Dutta, who she would go on to marry.

In a highly anticipated FIFA World Cup Qualifier match, India and Qatar are set to ignite the passion of football enthusiasts at Bhubaneswar's Kalinga Stadium tonight. Spectators from across the state and beyond have flocked to witness the battle. All tickets are sold out for the match. The Blue Tigers opened its second round of World Cup qualifiers with a 1-0 away win against Kuwait. India XI: Gurpreet Singh Sandhu; Nikhil Poojary, Sandesh Jhingan, Rahul Bheke, Akash Mishra; Apuia Ralte, Anirudh Thapa, Sahal Abdul Samad; Lallianzuala Chhangte, Naorem Mahesh Singh, and Sunil Chhetri.

Marnus Labuschagne revealed in his latest newsletter My World Cup Final Wrap, how Indian players sledged him after Steve Smith's wicket brought his arrival at 47/3. Virat Kohli clapped sarcastically and said some words when Labuschagne reached the crease along with a long stare between overs. But the Australian claims the hostility did not impact him due to the noise from a cheering 92,000+ crowd. Labuschagne said, "It was so loud and the wave of momentum India had was immense. The Indian team were getting into me and all I could say back, and very truthfully at that, was 'I actually can't hear what you're saying over the crowd'. Labuschagne recalled the bus ride to the stadium as fans lined the streets 5km out in an "amazing" show of support. Like Kohli in 2011, Labuschagne became a World Champion in his very first World Cup.

In a poignant development, trapped workers in the Uttarakhand tunnel, communicating via walkie-talkie and a camera pushed through a pipe, displayed resilience and relief. Upon instruction, they lined up, their faces reflecting a week's stubble, waving to reassure rescuers. "We will reach you very soon, please do not worry. Please come in front of the camera one by one," assured a rescuer. The lifeline connection allows for instructions and supplies. In response to the workers' confirmation of receiving the walkie-talkie, rescuers guided them on its operation. Plans to send comforting meals like Khichdi and Daliya through the pipe are underway, emphasizing the ongoing commitment to their well-being.

Shiv Sena's Priyanka Chaturvedi slammed PM Modi's dressing room "pep talk" to players after the World Cup loss, alleging “The Indian cricketers clearly look uncomfortable, having to deal with the loss and then have cameras thrust on them inside the dressing room for PM's team to record ‘pep talk’." Trinamool Congress leader and former cricketer Kirti Azad also objected, saying "The dressing room is the sanctum sanctorum...ICC does not allow anybody to enter apart from players and the support staff... I say this as a sportsman and not a politician." Azad, who was a part of the 1983 World Cup-winning Indian team, rhetorically asked if the PM would allow people in his "bedroom or toilet." After the crushing defeat, PM Modi consoled players in the dressing room, which Chaturvedi called an uncomfortable 'photo-op' forcing cameras on disappointed players reeling from the shock last-ball loss.

A throwback photo capturing the early days of Sam Altman and Emmett Shear's journey has taken the internet by storm. The image, shared on social media by an X (formerly Twitter) user features the former OpenAI CEOs as classmates in the original 2005 Y Combinator class. This revelation comes in the wake of Altman's recent departure from OpenAI and the appointment of Emmett Shear as interim CEO. The nostalgic picture, posted on November 20, has garnered over 9.8 lakh views, sparking admiration for the legendary Y Combinator class and the diverse talents it nurtured. Netizens expressed awe at the snapshot, highlighting the rock star status of these tech pioneers. [ Photo courtesy: @johncoogan /X ]

President Droupadi Murmu, during her visit to Odisha and Andhra Pradesh, marked a significant step in enhancing connectivity in tribal regions by flagging off three crucial train services. The newly inaugurated Shalimar -Badampahar - Shalimar Weekly Express, Badampahar-Rourkela - Badampahar Weekly Express, and Tatanagar- Badampahar- Tatanagar MEMU Service aim to bridge the gap between tribal areas and urban centers. Emphasizing the importance of connectivity, President Murmu highlighted that these initiatives would not only bolster the local economy but also provide improved access to healthcare and promote tribal tourism. The event witnessed the presence of key leaders, including Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.

A 19-year-old girl was hacked to death in broad daylight by two brothers, including the man accused of raping her, in Uttar Pradesh's Kaushambi district. Police said one of the killers had been out on bail when they murdered her on the main road with an axe, as helpless villagers watched. The woman had accused Pawan Nishad of rape when she was a minor three years back and he was harassing her and her family to drop the case. His brother Ashok, out on bail in a murder case, plotted with Pawan to force her family to close the rape case. But when she refused to back down, the brothers ambushed and slaughtered her. [Image Courtesy: UP Congress X handle]