Evening news wrap, Nov 27
Take a look at today’s important developments in politics, crime, sports and incidents around the world. BJP accused the Congress of using overseas-based social media accounts to influence narratives against Indian development. In Jammu, an extensive police crackdown against terror networks led them to nab a 19-year-old with suspected links to Pakistan. Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded India’s Gen Z-driven rise in the private space sector, highlighting the role of over 300 startups. In sports, the Women’s Premier League auction drew headlines with record bids for star playersInternationally, a catastrophic fire in Hong Kong’s Wang Fuk Court complex claimed dozens of lives, leading to a severe urban safety crisis.BJP attacks Cong’s ‘X’ accounts of stirring anarchyBJP MP Sambit Patra accused Congress of deploying social media accounts from countries like the US, Ireland, Thailand, Pakistan, and Bangladesh to manipulate India’s political discourse. He highlighted X’s new location-tracking feature, which exposed handles such as Pawan Khera’s US-based account, Maharashtra Congress based in Ireland, later changed to India, Himachal Congress used on the Thailand app, and influencers like Prateek Sinha using a Malaysia-based account. Patra claimed these “fake” accounts, part of a Left-Congress ecosystem, push anti-India narratives like “Vote Chor” to demean PM Modi, RSS, and ECI while promoting Rahul Gandhi. Read full storyWPL Auction 2026: Who Got Whom – Base Price, Final Bid and Team DetailsThe Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 auction exploded into action with Indian all-rounder Deepti Sharma commanding a record Rs 3.2 crore from UP Warriorz through their Right To Match (RTM) card, outbidding fierce competition that started at Rs 50 lakh.New Zealand’s explosive all-rounder Sophie Devine followed suit, securing Rs 2 crore with the Gujarat Giants in a high-stakes battle among the five franchises.Read full storyJammu police nab 19-year-old in terror plot, suspect Pakistan linkJammu Police arrested 19-year-old Adil Hussain Thokar for plotting a terror attack with suspected links to Pakistan-based handlers via mobile communications and online radicalisation.In parallel operations across Kashmir Valley districts, including Anantnag, Pulwama, Budgam, Kulgam, and Kupwara, security forces conducted extensive raids on over 50 locations tied to the banned Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI), detaining overground workers and associates. Read full storyPM Modi gives a shoutout to Gen Z — watchPrime Minister Narendra Modi praised India’s Gen Z for spearheading the private space sector’s boom, spotlighting their breakthroughs in propulsion systems, composite materials, rocket stages, and satellite platforms during the virtual inauguration of Skyroot Aerospace’s Infinity Campus in Hyderabad.He noted that over 300 startups, often launched by tiny teams of 2-5 members in modest setups, are fueling a private space revolution post-government reforms, positioning India as a global leader in cost-effective satellite launches and drawing international investors. Read full storyWhat sparked the deadly Hong Kong fire tragedy?A massive fire erupted on November 26 at Hong Kong’s Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po, killing at least 55 people, including one firefighter, and injuring 77, with nearly 300 still missing as of November 27. The police have arrested three construction firm officials (two directors, one consultant) for suspected gross negligence manslaughter over non-compliant flammable materials like styrofoam and tarpaulins; probes continue amid evacuations and emergency aid.Read full story Go to Source
