Evening news wrap: Pak furious as UN questions 27th amendment; IAF launches big rescue op in Sri Lanka & more

Catch up on today’s key developments across politics, sports, business, and major global events. Pakistan rejected UN rights chief Volker Türk’s criticism of its 27th constitutional amendment, calling his remarks biased. In Sri Lanka, watch Chetak helicopters from INS Vikrant conduct search-and-rescue missions under Operation Sagar Bandhu.

Meanwhile, the election commission reprimanded the West Bengal government for not releasing approved payments to BLOs during the ongoing electoral roll revision.


In sports, Kolkata Knight Riders star player Andre Russell announced his retirement from IPL after a decade with the team, but will take on a new role.

A CREA report said India imported 5.4 million tonnes of Russian oil via 30 falsely flagged vessels between January and September 2025.

Here are the top 5 updates from the day:

Pak criticises UN top official for remarks on 27th constitutional amendment

Pakistan on Sunday brushed aside UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk’s concerns over the recent 27th Constitutional Amendment, urging him to refrain from comments driven by “political bias and misinformation.”

“In line with all parliamentary democracies, legislation and any amendment to the Constitution fall solely within the purview of the elected representatives of the people of Pakistan,” the Foreign Office (FO) said in a statement.

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Watch IAF choppers rescue civilians in flood-hit Sri Lanka underOperation Sagar Bandhu

Under Operation Sagar Bandhu, Chetak helicopters from INS Vikrant conducted search-and-rescue missions across Sri Lanka over the weekend, aiding those affected by the floods.

A video released by the Indian High Commission in Colombo shows personnel deploying ropes, harnesses, and inflatable rafts from the aircraft to reach stranded residents, who are seen swimming toward the rescue lines before being airlifted to safety.

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ECI raps Bengal's TMC govt for not paying BLOs increased honorarium

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has criticised the West Bengal government for not releasing the enhanced honorarium for booth-level officers (BLOs) or the additional funds sanctioned for the ongoing special intensive revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.

In a statement, the Commission said it had conveyed to an All India Trinamool Congress delegation during a November 28 meeting that the delay in clearing these payments was “very strange.”

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Andre Russell takes on role in Kolkata Knight Riders

Kolkata Knight Riders’ star allrounder Andre Russell has announced his retirement from the Indian Premier League, bringing an end to his decade-long stint with the franchise. The 37-year-old will now move into the team’s support staff, taking on the role of “Power Coach” starting with the 2026 season.

Russell shared the news on Instagram, thanking KKR fans and reflecting on a career filled with towering sixes, clutch finishes, and multiple MVP titles.

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India imported 5.4 million tonnes of Russian oil from 'shadow fleet' says CREA

India imported 5.4 million tonnes of Russian oil worth 2.1 billion euros between January and September 2025 using 30 tankers that allegedly sailed under false flags, a European think tank has reported.

The Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA) said these shipments made India the biggest destination for crude transported by Russia’s expanding “shadow fleet” that has emerged in response to Western energy sanctions imposed after Moscow’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

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