World

FATF Warns Digital Hawala Networks Are Fueling Global Money Laundering.

A new report by the Financial Action Task Force warns that new technologies are reshaping illicit financial activity around the world, noting the increasing use of digital hawala, underground banking and cross-border money laundering networks.

Trump Signs Stopgap Funding Bill to Keep US Government Open Until Dec. 11.

U.S. President Donald Trump signed a temporary government funding bill into law on Friday, averting a shutdown with federal agencies remaining open through Dec. 11 just ahead of the November midterm elections.

Trump Birthright Citizenship Order Faces New Setback in Federal Court.

U.S. District Judge Theodore D. Chuang on Friday put a partial hold on President Donald Trump’s latest executive order on birthright citizenship, ruling that children already protected by a Supreme Court decision are still U.S. citizens at birth.

Politics

Chennai to Get Motor Sports City and New ₹1,200-Crore Secretariat.

Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu C Joseph Vijay has announced a Motor Sports City, a new Legislative Assembly and Secretariat complex costing Rs 1,200 crore in Chennai, and a resolution for more use of Tamil in the Madras High Court.

Crime

Hyderabad Ganja Network: ED Searches Three Sites Linked to Neetu Bai.

The Enforcement Directorate has conducted searches at several places in Hyderabad connected with Neetu Bai in a money laundering probe related to narcotics cases registered by Telangana's Elite Action Group for Drug Law Enforcement.

Education

Andhra University Announces To Set Up Centres for Quantum, AI and Semiconductor Research Hubs.

Andhra University has announced plans to set up Centers of Excellence in quantum technology, artificial intelligence and semiconductors. Visakhapatnam is set to become a hub for emerging technologies and advanced research.

NHAI Toll Fraud Probe Widens as ED Searches 14 Locations Across India.

The Enforcement Directorate has intensified its investigation into a purported toll collection scam involving National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) plazas, carrying out searches in various states to trace suspected financial irregularities.

Iran Conflict Drives US Diesel Prices Higher as Trump Meets Refiners Over Fuel Costs.

Inflation jitters are rising ahead of the midterm elections with surging diesel prices after US air strikes on Iran sparked urgent talks between President Donald Trump and major refining companies.

India’s 100 GW Nuclear Goal Faces Funding and Workforce Challenges.

India’s bold plan to scale up nuclear power capacity to 100 gigawatts by 2047 will need sweeping reforms in finance, workforce development and enhanced private-sector participation, government officials and industry leaders said.

Sports

Lionel Messi Announces Argentina Retirement After 20-Year Career.

Football great Lionel Messi said goodbye to international football at age 39, ending a legendary career that included the World Cup and Copa América.

Health

Rewa Government Hospital Deaths Raise Questions Over Patient Safety.

Rewa Government Hospital Deaths: Mother and Newborn Die After Disturbing Plea, Rajendra Shukla Faces Call for High-Level Probe

Xi Jinping Expands Diplomatic Push Ahead of Possible Trump Meeting.

Chinese President Xi Jinping is undertaking an unusually active diplomatic schedule, with state visits and international summits expected to shape China’s global positioning ahead of a possible meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump later this month.

ED Searches Seven Locations in Chhattisgarh PSC Money-Laundering Probe.

The Enforcement Directorate has raided premises in Chhattisgarh in connection with a case of alleged irregularities in the Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission, including in the premises linked to the personal assistant of former Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel.

Punjab Farmers Protest at Chandigarh-Mohali Border Over MSP Demands.

Farmers in Punjab have launched a week-long demonstration at the Chandigarh-Mohali border, demanding a legal guarantee for MSP, complete loan waiver, and amendments in policies concerning the farm sector.

Technology

NASA SpaceX Crew-13 Launch Delayed for Dragon Leak Investigation.

NASA and SpaceX have postponed the Crew-13 flight to the International Space Station after engineers discovered an oxidizer leak in the Dragon spacecraft’s propulsion system, which requires additional safety checks.