Top news of the day: PM Modi proposes three initiatives at G20; Australia defeats England in first Ashes Test, and more

PM Modi proposes three initiatives at G20, including one to counter drug-terror nexus

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday (November 22, 2025) called for a profound rethink of the global development parameters and proposed setting up of a G20 initiative to counter the drug-terror nexus and a global healthcare response team. Addressing the opening session of the G20 Leaders’ Meeting Johannesburg, Mr. Modi proposed creation of a Global Traditional Knowledge Repository under the G20 to preserve eco-balanced, culturally rich, and socially cohesive ways of living

First Ashes Test: Travis Head’s 69-ball century powers Australia to victory against England

Makeshift opener Travis Head smacked an explosive 69-ball century to power Australia to victory in a high-octane first Ashes Test on Saturday as England meekly surrendered in the Perth Stadium cauldron. Chasing 205 to win, Head slammed 123 as the hosts romped home on day two by eight wickets in an electric start to the five-match series. Marnus Labuschagne was not-out 51 and Steve Smith on two.

Two days after Bengaluru ATM van robbery, police recover ₹5.7 crore, arrest three