Top 10 world news: Clashes in India's UP over mosque survey; India begins exporting Pinaka to Armenia, & more

A major clash erupted between cops and a massive mob in India's Uttar Pradesh state on Sunday after officials went to conduct asurvey of a mosque in Sambhal district. As officials arrived at the scene to conduct the survey, the mob started pelting stones at them, and the situation turned violent. In retaliation, police fired tear gas shells at the crowd. Dozens of cops sustained injuries during the showdown, whereas at least three people are believed to have been killed. In other news, Financial Times has reported that Russia has recruited hundreds of fighters from Yemen to fight in Ukraine. In return, Moscow is believed to have offered the fighters a high salary and Russian citizenship. Meanwhile, asPTI workers in Pakistanstarteddescending upon Islamabad, the party’s social media handles reported ‘extreme shelling’ by the ‘fascist regime’ of PM Shehbaz Sharif.

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UP mosque survey: Three dead as massive mob clashes with police in Sambhal

At least three people were killed in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh on Sunday (Nov. 24) as clashes erupted between a mob and police over the survey of a mosque in Sambhal district.

Russia fires senior commander for reporting ‘false victories’ in eastern Ukraine: Report

Russia has reportedly fired a senior commander over false claims regarding the progress of the war in eastern Ukraine.

India begins export of indigenously developed Pinaka rocket launchers to Armenia

In the wake of increasing interest in the indigenousmulti-barrel rocket launchers(MBRL) globally, India began exporting the Pinaka rockets to Armenia.

Nijjar killing row: Canada pushes for 'direct indictment' against four Indians, stays pre-trial hearings

The government of Canada has taken the decision to go ahead with a "direct indictment" against four Indian nationals who are facing accusations of killing Khalistani separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar, as per Indian media reports.

Shells, shutdowns, showdowns: Imran Khan's supporters lay siege to Islamabad

Pakistan police Sunday (Nov. 24) detained over 1,200 Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) workers, the supporters of jailed former prime minister Imran Khan, as they continued their march towards capital Islamabad, demanding freedom for their leader.

Saudi delegate accused of making 'unauthorised changes' to key COP29 document: Report

Media reports revealed Sunday (Nov. 24) that a Saudi delegate has been accused of making unauthorised changes to the official COP29 negotiating text.

JMM chief Hemant Soren stakes claim to form govt in Jharkhand, to take oath on Nov 28

Hemant Soren, leader of the INDIA bloc in Jharkhand, on Sunday staked claim to form the next government in the state after being re-elected as the leader of the coalition.

BGT: Bumrah breaks Australia’s back after Kohli hits 30th Test hundred in Perth

There is nothing India can do wrong against Australia at the Optus Stadium in Perth. After dominating with the bat, scoring a whopping 487 for six declared in their second innings, India picked up three wickets before stumps on day three to put Australia’s back against the wall.

LIVE | IPL Auction 2025 updates Day 1: Hazlewood goes to RCB, Boult heads to Mumbai and Archer to RR

In all, first-12 sets and 84 players went under the hammer on Sunday (November 24). The auction started at 3.30 PM IST, 1 PM local time. Here are live updates.

'Stop tarnishing his name': Saira Banu breaks silence on AR Rahman's affair allegations

Saira Banu has finally broken her silence. On Nov. 19, Banu and AR Rahman announced their divorce ending their 29 years of marriage.