On the 15th anniversary of the 26/11 Mumbai attacks, Israeli Ambassador Naor Gilon aligns with PM Modi, condemning the "horrendous" event and likening it to Hamas' disruptive tactics. Expressing unequivocal solidarity, Gilon emphasizes joint efforts in the fight against terrorism, echoing Modi's call for a united global front. As India and Israel commemorate the solemn occasion, Gilon assures unwavering support, stating, "When you come to fight terrorism, there are no ifs or buts." The shared commitment signifies a poignant alliance against terrorism, marking the solemn memory of the tragic 2008 Mumbai attacks.

A 20s Indian-origin student pursuing a master's at the University of Tasmania is in a medically induced coma after a November 5 assault in Tasmania. The student, who has not been identified, is suffering 'extradural bleeding' and a collapsed lung, he underwent brain surgery. Benjamin Dodge Collings, charged with criminal assault, was taken into custody. Granted bail, he faces court on December 4. The university, in contact with the family, provides support but is limited in statements due to the court process. The incident raises concerns about student safety abroad.

Russia positively assessed the results of the G20 summit under India's "extremely productive" chairmanship. Kremlin spokesperson Peskov said "good results" were achieved at the timely summit despite differences on Ukraine. He stated it was significant leaders could express views and be heard. President Putin thanked India for focusing the G20 on pressing socio-economic issues. Peskov said Biden's absence did not negatively impact outcomes. Indian External Affairs Minister Jaishankar said India's Global South-centric presidency brought development issues back to the G20's center.

Indian High Commissioner to Canada, Sanjay Kumar Verma, raised concerns over the handling of the investigation into the death of Khalistani activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. Speaking to CTV, Verma highlighted that India felt "convicted" before the probe concluded, challenging the notion of the rule of law. He emphasized India's willingness to cooperate if provided with specific and relevant information. The ongoing dispute has strained Delhi-Ottawa ties, with Verma asserting that no substantial details have been shared for Indian assistance. The diplomat questioned the legitimacy of evidence, alleging a high-level direction to taint India's image in the case.

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.

A Qatar court has agreed to hear India's appeal against the death sentence given to eight former Indian navy personnel arrested last year on alleged spying charges while working for a Doha firm. This comes a month after the eight were sentenced by Qatar's Court of First Instance. News outlet The Quint reported that sources confirmed the appeal's acceptance. The men were detained in August 2022 and tried under Qatari law before being shockingly handed the death penalty in October. India's External Affairs Ministry had vowed to pursue all legal avenues, saying it was "deeply shocked" by the ruling against its citizens. In a relief for India, Qatar has accepted its appeal against the capital punishment verdict for the eight imprisoned former navy personnel.

In a somber turn of events, IndiGo flight 6E 68, en route from Jeddah to Hyderabad, was forced to make an emergency landing in Pakistan's Karachi as a passenger faced a severe medical crisis. Despite immediate attention from a doctor upon arrival, the passenger could not be saved and was pronounced dead. The incident occurred on Wednesday, prompting the diversion to Karachi. Following necessary formalities, the flight continued its journey, eventually landing in Hyderabad. Sadly, this marks the second such occurrence this year, underscoring the unpredictability of medical emergencies during air travel.

Aaditya Adlakha, a 26-year-old Indian doctoral student at the University of Cincinnati Medical School, met a tragic end after being shot inside a car in Ohio. The incident, described as "sudden, tragic, and senseless" by the medical school, occurred on November 9 when police found Adlakha shot inside a vehicle that crashed into a wall. Despite efforts, he succumbed to his injuries at the UC Medical Center two days later. The motive behind the shooting remains unclear, with no arrests reported. Adlakha was praised for his intelligence, kindness, and transformative research in neuroimmune communication.[Representative image]

According to UK Home Office data, Indian skilled workers, medical professionals, and students maintained their prominence in the UK's visa statistics for the year ending September 2023. Indian nationals topped both the Skilled Worker and Health and Care Visa routes. While Skilled Worker visas saw a modest 9% increase, Health and Care Visa grants surged by 135%. Indian students also represented 43% of those granted leave to remain on the post-study Graduate visa route. Additionally, Indian nationals secured the highest proportion (27%) of Visitor visas, emphasizing their continued significance in the UK's immigration landscape.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar announced the reinstatement of e-visa services in Canada, citing a "logical consequence" amid improved conditions. Addressing the India-Canada diplomatic crisis at the Virtual G20 Leaders' Summit, Jaishankar clarified the decision's independence from the summit. He stated, "We had temporarily suspended visa issuance due to security concerns for our diplomats. As the situation improved, visa services are progressively resuming." E-visas follow the restart of physical visas in various categories. This development follows heightened tensions since September, triggered by allegations from Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, leading to reciprocal diplomatic expulsions and a temporary visa suspension.