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Mont-de-Marsan, France | November 18, 2025
The Indian Air Force (IAF) has kicked off the 8th edition of its bilateral combat exercise, Garuda-25, with the French Air and Space Force (FASF) at Mont-de-Marsan. The two-week-long exercise, running until November 27, brings together IAF Su-30MKI jets and French multirole fighters in complex air-to-air engagements, strike missions, and defence drills.

The exercise is designed to sharpen tactics and build interoperability under realistic operational conditions. To enable the high-intensity training, the IAF has deployed C-17 Globemaster III aircraft for logistics and IL-78 tankers for mid-air refuelling — allowing its Su-30s to maximize range and endurance during the demanding manoeuvres.

Montevideo/Washington, November 17, 2025:
The upcoming clash between the United States and Uruguay is set to deliver more than just a competitive international friendly — it marks an emotional reunion between Mauricio Pochettino and his long-time mentor Marcelo Bielsa. Their relationship goes back decades, beginning when Bielsa spotted a 13-year-old Pochettino and brought him to Newell’s Old Boys, shaping his early footballing journey. Pochettino has often described Bielsa as a hero and a major influence on his coaching philosophy.

Now, with Pochettino leading the U.S. men’s national team and Bielsa managing Uruguay, both coaches find themselves on opposite sides for a rare and meaningful encounter. Despite the mutual admiration, each is fully focused on guiding his team to victory. Pochettino expressed excitement about meeting Bielsa again on the touchline, acknowledging the emotional depth of the moment — but also emphasising that once the whistle blows, it will be all about tactics, discipline, and winning the match.

Guna (Madhya Pradesh) | November 17, 2025
In a shocking incident, a 22-year-old man named Shankar Manjhi was allegedly killed by his two maternal uncles after an argument over the Bihar election verdict escalated into a violent, alcohol-fueled brawl. The altercation turned physical, with the brothers dragging Shankar into a nearby muddy area, pinning him down, and fatally assaulting him.

Police said preliminary investigation revealed that Shankar supported the RJD, while his uncles backed a rival party. After the attack, Shankar was rushed to the district hospital but was declared dead on arrival. The uncles, Rajesh Manjhi (25) and Toofani Manjhi (27), have since been arrested and reportedly confessed to the crime during interrogation.