Evening news wrap: Maria Corina Machado wins Nobel Peace Prize; NCR seeks SC nod for green crackers & more | India News
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado won the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize for her fight against authoritarianism and defense of democracy. The NCR states requested the Supreme Court to allow NEERI-approved green firecrackers between 8 pm and 10 pm during Diwali, proposing a balanced approach.External affairs minister S Jaishankar announced that India’s Technical Mission in Kabul will be upgraded to a full embassy, reaffirming commitment to Afghanistan’s sovereignty and exploring mining opportunities. On the sports front, Yashasvi Jaiswal scored his seventh Test century before turning 24, joining cricketing legends as India dominated Day 1 of the second Test against the West Indies.
Here are the Top 5 news of the evening:
Maria Corina Machado wins 2025 Nobel Peace Prize
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado, known as the country’s “Iron Lady,” was awarded the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize for her persistent fight against authoritarianism, defense of democratic rights, and courageous leadership amid Venezuela’s deep political and social crisis. Machado has been in hiding for over 14 months after refusing to accept Nicolás Maduro’s disputed election victory, which drew criticism from the US and EU, highlighting her long-standing commitment to democratic principles. Read full story
India to upgrade mission in Kabul
External affairs minister S Jaishankar announced that India will upgrade its Technical Mission in Kabul to the status of an embassy, reaffirming India’s commitment to Afghanistan’s sovereignty, territorial integrity, and independence. Speaking during bilateral talks with Afghanistan’s foreign minister Amir Khan Muttaqi, Jaishankar highlighted that closer cooperation would support Afghanistan’s national development and regional stability. Read full story
SC dismisses petition seeking CBI probe into cough syrup deaths in MP, Rajasthan
The Supreme Court dismissed a petition seeking a CBI probe into the deaths of over 20 children in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan after reportedly consuming toxic cough syrup. The contaminated medicine, named “Coldrif” and manufactured by Sresan Pharma, has sparked widespread concern across multiple states. In a major development, Madhya Pradesh police, aided by Chennai police, arrested Sresan Pharma owner Ranganathan early Thursday, following a nationwide hunt to trace him. Read full story
NCR states seek SC’s nod for green crackers this Diwali
The National Capital Region (NCR) states requested the Supreme Court to permit the bursting of green firecrackers in Delhi and surrounding areas during Diwali. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, representing the NCR states, told a bench of Chief Justice B R Gavai and Justice K Vinod Chandran that green crackers could be allowed between 8 pm and 10 pm. Read full story
Yashasvi Jaiswal scripts history
Young opener Yashasvi Jaiswal lit up Arun Jaitley Stadium with his seventh Test hundred in just 145 balls as India dominated Day 1 of the second Test against the West Indies. His century places him among legends like Javed Miandad, Graeme Smith, Alastair Cook, and Kane Williamson, becoming only the fourth player after Don Bradman, Sachin Tendulkar, and Garfield Sobers to reach seven centuries before turning 24. Read full story
