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Airbus has issued an urgent global directive for A320-family operators to fix a software issue that could affect flight-control systems on thousands of aircraft, after a JetBlue A320 unexpectedly pitched downward on October 30. The problem, linked to intense solar radiation corrupting critical flight-control data, has prompted India to ground over 350 A320s for 2–3 days.Meanwhile, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) recovered Rs 18 lakh in cash from Dr Shaheen Shahid’s hostel room at Al-Falah University on Thursday night, raising suspicions that the money could have been intended to fund a ‘white-coat terror module’ operating on campus. Ravichandran Ashwin has suggested that Jasprit Bumrah should be used sparingly in Test cricket and primarily preserved for white-ball formats. Speaking to AB de Villiers on YouTube, Ashwin said Bumrah should focus on T20s and only play high-value Tests, particularly away matches, while avoiding less meaningful ODIs. He added that, despite the advice, Bumrah’s love for Test cricket means he may continue to play across formats. Here are the top 5 news stories: Intense solar radiation risk? Why Airbus pushed an A320 software updateAirbus has issued an urgent global alert for A320-family operators to immediately fix a software problem that could affect flight-control systems on thousands of aircraft, after a JetBlue A320 unexpectedly pitched downward on October 30. The issue, linked to intense solar radiation potentially corrupting critical flight-control data, affects around 6,000 planes globally, though not all are impacted. In India, over 350 A320s operated by IndiGo and the Air India group will be grounded for 2–3 days for the required fix.Read the full storyNIA finds Rs 18 lakh at Al-Falah University’s room of Dr Shaheen; probe intensifies into ‘white-collar terror’ moduleThe National Investigation Agency (NIA) recovered Rs 18 lakh in cash from Dr Shaheen Shahid’s hostel room at Al-Falah University, raising suspicions that it was meant to fund the so-called ‘white-coat terror module’ linked to the November 10 Delhi blast. Shaheen, who was brought to the campus for a detailed search after a spot identification, also helped investigators map her movements and contacts across the university. The agency is tracing the source of the funds and identifying possible accomplices.Read the full storyCyclone Ditwah Live Updates: Schools closed across Tamil Nadu districts today; IMD issues advisoryThe India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy rainfall in parts of Andhra Pradesh from November 30 to December 3 due to cyclonic storm Ditwah, which is currently over the southwest Bay of Bengal and north Sri Lanka, moving north at 10 kmph.Meanwhile, Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake declared a state of public emergency following the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah, which killed 123 people and left 130 missing. Follow live updatesThousands of Amazon employees send open letter to CEO Andy JassyOver 1,000 Amazon employees have signed an open letter warning that the company’s rapid push into AI could harm democracy, jobs, and the environment. The letter, supported by workers across roles including software engineers, product managers, and warehouse staff, criticizes Amazon for prioritizing AI investments over its climate commitments and human workforce.Read full story‘Pull Jasprit Bumrah out of Tests!’: R Ashwin drops bombshell on India’s pace aceJasprit Bumrah has faced scrutiny over his workload after limited participation in the Anderson–Tendulkar Trophy, yet has played extensively in the Asia Cup, tours of the West Indies and South Africa, and T20Is against Australia.Ravichandran Ashwin suggested Bumrah be used sparingly in Tests and focus on white-ball cricket, appearing only in high-value away Tests, while AB de Villiers recommended resting him from subcontinental conditions entirely to preserve his performance for major tournaments. Both emphasized his irreplaceable skill and the need for careful workload management.Read full story Go to Source
