India strengthened its defence partnership with the United Kingdom by signing a $468 million missile deal for Martlet lightweight multi-role missiles . In global news, Hungarian author László Krasznahorkai won the 2025 Nobel Prize in Literature for his visionary works reflecting art amid apocalyptic terror, while in India, Chief Justice BR Gavai broke his silence on the Supreme Court shoe attack.
On the political front, Bihar’s RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav pledged a government job for every household if elected, making employment generation the centrepiece of his campaign. In sports, former Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin clarified about his retirement amid speculations that he was forced out by Rohit Sharma or Gautam Gambhir. Here are top 5 news of the day.
India, UK sign $468m-missile deal: All you need to know about Martlets; how it will boost defence
India and the United Kingdom have finalized a £350 million ($468 million) defense agreement, marking a significant step in bilateral military cooperation. Under this deal, the Indian Army will receive UK-made Martlet missiles, enhancing its defense capabilities. The UK Ministry of Defence has announced that the missile supply contract will create over 700 new jobs in Northern Ireland, positively impacting its economy. Read full story
Nobel Prize in Literature 2025: Hungarian author László Krasznahorkai wins award; honour given for 'visionary' work in midst of 'apocalyptic terror'
Hungarian author László Krasznahorkai has been awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature for 2025. The Swedish Academy in Stockholm honored him for his “compelling and visionary oeuvre” that highlights the power of art amid “apocalyptic terror.” Known for his dense, philosophical, and stylistically unique writing, Krasznahorkai's works delve into themes of existential dread and societal collapse. His recognition by the Nobel committee underscores the significance of literature in confronting dark global realities through imagination and artistic expression. Read full story
'Very shocked ': CJI BR Gavai breaks silence on shoe attack; calls it a 'forgotten chapter'
Chief Justice of India (CJI) BR Gavai has expressed his reaction to a recent incident in the Supreme Court where an advocate threw a shoe at him. Speaking on Thursday, he described feeling "very shocked" by the unexpected act but referred to the event as a "forgotten chapter". Read full story
'Government job for all households': Tejashwi Yadav sounds poll bugle; makes major promise ahead of Bihar elections
Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader and former Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav has officially launched his campaign for the upcoming Bihar assembly elections with a significant promise. At the heart of his campaign is a pledge to provide a government job to at least one person in every household if the RJD comes to power. Read full story
Was R Ashwin 'forced' into international retirement by Rohit Sharma, Gautam Gambhir?
Former Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has addressed speculation about his retirement, clarifying that his decision to step away from cricket during the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia was entirely personal and not forced by anyone. He also subsequently retired from the Indian Premier League in August this year. Read full story
On the political front, Bihar’s RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav pledged a government job for every household if elected, making employment generation the centrepiece of his campaign. In sports, former Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin clarified about his retirement amid speculations that he was forced out by Rohit Sharma or Gautam Gambhir. Here are top 5 news of the day.
India, UK sign $468m-missile deal: All you need to know about Martlets; how it will boost defence
India and the United Kingdom have finalized a £350 million ($468 million) defense agreement, marking a significant step in bilateral military cooperation. Under this deal, the Indian Army will receive UK-made Martlet missiles, enhancing its defense capabilities. The UK Ministry of Defence has announced that the missile supply contract will create over 700 new jobs in Northern Ireland, positively impacting its economy. Read full story
Nobel Prize in Literature 2025: Hungarian author László Krasznahorkai wins award; honour given for 'visionary' work in midst of 'apocalyptic terror'
Hungarian author László Krasznahorkai has been awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature for 2025. The Swedish Academy in Stockholm honored him for his “compelling and visionary oeuvre” that highlights the power of art amid “apocalyptic terror.” Known for his dense, philosophical, and stylistically unique writing, Krasznahorkai's works delve into themes of existential dread and societal collapse. His recognition by the Nobel committee underscores the significance of literature in confronting dark global realities through imagination and artistic expression. Read full story
'Very shocked ': CJI BR Gavai breaks silence on shoe attack; calls it a 'forgotten chapter'
Chief Justice of India (CJI) BR Gavai has expressed his reaction to a recent incident in the Supreme Court where an advocate threw a shoe at him. Speaking on Thursday, he described feeling "very shocked" by the unexpected act but referred to the event as a "forgotten chapter". Read full story
'Government job for all households': Tejashwi Yadav sounds poll bugle; makes major promise ahead of Bihar elections
Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader and former Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav has officially launched his campaign for the upcoming Bihar assembly elections with a significant promise. At the heart of his campaign is a pledge to provide a government job to at least one person in every household if the RJD comes to power. Read full story
Was R Ashwin 'forced' into international retirement by Rohit Sharma, Gautam Gambhir?
Former Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has addressed speculation about his retirement, clarifying that his decision to step away from cricket during the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia was entirely personal and not forced by anyone. He also subsequently retired from the Indian Premier League in August this year. Read full story
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