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- India vs New Zealand: 3rd ODI Preview with Rayudu and Kartik
· Sports
Ambati Rayudu and Murali Kartik will discuss the upcoming third One Day International between India and New Zealand on Cricbuzz Live. The match is part…
- Mizoram Mandates GPS Tracking for Rice Trucks and Links ePoS to Weighing Scales to Curb Ration Leakage
· India
Aizawl, Mizoram – State minister B Lalchhanzova announced that trucks carrying rice will be required to install AIS‑140‑compliant GPS devices so that…
- India Investigates Telecoms’ Blocking of 129 Betting Sites After Fake Court Orders
· India
Bengaluru, India – India has begun an inquiry into how telecom officials blocked 129 illegal betting websites after Reuters revealed that the directives…
- HT Leadership Summit 2026 Begins with Focus on ‘New Rules. New Realities’
· India
The 24th HT Leadership Summit 2026 begins on Nov 12, themed 'New Rules. New Realities', featuring sessions with Zubin Karkaria, Anima Anandkumar and more.
- Bomb Threat Email Targets Mumbai Mayor’s Office, Amitabh Bachchan’s Bungalow and Airport
· India
An email sent on Wednesday threatened bomb blasts at several locations in Mumbai, including the mayor’s office, Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan’s…
- Ayodhya Sees Surge in Tourism and Homestay Occupancy During Deepotsav
· India
During Deepotsav, Ayodhya lit 36 lakh lamps, drew 15 lakh tourists, and filled family homestays, boosting local hospitality and employment.
- Oakville Teen’s Cancer Fundraising Goal Reached as Family Pursues U.S. Treatment
· Sports
15‑year‑old Oakville hockey player Alex Bonitatibus, diagnosed with parameningeal rhabdomyosarcoma, reaches $50,000 GoFundMe goal as family seeks U.S.…
- India’s Goyal Promises Preferential Access to Nearly $85 Trillion of Global GDP for Investors
· India
India’s commerce minister Piyush Goyal announced that India’s free trade deals give investors access to nearly $85 trillion of global GDP, covering 60…
- SPOs in Jammu and Kashmir Earn Between ₹6,000 and ₹18,000 Monthly, Lacking Retirement Benefits
· India
Special Police Officers in Jammu and Kashmir earn ₹6,000‑₹18,000 monthly and lack retirement benefits, with only a ₹5 lakh compensation for next of kin.
- Chinese Delegation Arrives in Lithuania for First Direct Talks Since Diplomatic Rift
· World
Chinese diplomats have arrived in Lithuania for their first direct engagement in the Baltic country since relations stalled over Vilnius’s support for…
- US Overseas Bases Face Rising Threats from Iran, Prompting Strategic Reassessment
· World
Iran’s attacks on U.S. overseas bases in Europe and the Middle East force Washington to rethink deployments, with assets moved to Jordan and Israel.
- Former Medellín Cartel Hitman Jhon Jairo Velásquez Serves 23 Years, Becomes YouTube Star Before Dying at 57
· Law & Justice
Ex-hitman for Pablo Escobar, Jhon Jairo Velásquez served 23 years, became a YouTube star, and died of oesophageal cancer at 57.
- Kashmir’s Last Mukh Maker Keeps Hand‑Carved Shuttle Tradition Alive
· India
75‑year‑old Abdul Majeed Zargar of Srinagar is one of Kashmir’s last Mukh craftsmen, hand‑carving wooden shuttles essential for Pashmina shawl weaving.
- India Grants Exemption to Israeli Phone‑Extraction Firm, Expanding Surveillance Reach
· India
India exempts Israeli firm Cellebrite from procurement rules, allowing sale of phone‑extraction tools to government agencies, expanding surveillance reach.
- Father Surprises 15‑Year‑Old with BMW M4 Competition After Good Exam Results
· India
A 15‑year‑old from Paraj village, West Bengal, received a BMW M4 Competition as a reward for his half‑yearly exam results. The car costs about ₹1.85 crore…
- Nvidia CEO’s Affair Raises Questions About Chinese Espionage Claims
· World
Nvidia founder Jensen Huang’s affair with Alice Huang, former Megaspeed exec, raises U.S. espionage concerns after intelligence flagged her as a Chinese asset.
- African Commission Calls on Niger President to Address Alleged Rights Violations of Mahamid Arabs
· World
The African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights has urged Niger’s president to address alleged violations of the fundamental rights of the country’s…
- UK Leads 10‑Nation Maritime Alliance to Counter Russian Threats
· World
The UK launches the Northern Navies Initiative, linking 10 navies to share drones, warships and sensors to counter Russian maritime threats in the North…
- Ipswich Town Seek Home Victory Against In‑Form Bournemouth
· Sports
Town midfielder Florentino Luís urges Portman Road fans to help Ipswich beat Bournemouth, who are unbeaten in last three Premier League games.
- PHRI Calls Out Israeli Detention of Gaza Hospital Director Amid Ongoing Strikes
· World
PHRI warns that Israeli detention of Dr. Hussam Abu Safia, director of Kamal Adwan Hospital, violates rights and harms Gaza’s fragile health system.
- Sri Sri Ravi Shankar Urges Gen Z to Voice Concerns While Avoiding ‘Anti-National’ Elements
· India
Spiritual leader Sri Sri Ravi Shankar told members of Generation Z on Wednesday that they should speak out about issues that affect them, but he…
- Centre to Upgrade Top Jan Aushadhi Pharmacies into Flagship Outlets
· India
The Indian government plans to transform its best‑performing Jan Aushadhi Kendras—government‑backed retail pharmacies—into modern flagship outlets. The…
- Cabinet Extends Stand‑Up India, CGFMU, NBS, Noida Metro Aqua Line and Approves Yuge Yugeen Bharat Museum
· India
On 11 November, the Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved several measures. It extended the Stand‑Up India Scheme for five years…
- Rui Pinto in Talks with UK Authorities to Aid Crime Investigations
· Sports
Football whistleblower Rui Pinto is in talks with UK authorities to help investigate financial and sporting crime, seeking police protection.
- Centre Approves ₹2,390-Crore Extension of Noida Metro’s Aqua Line to Greater Noida West
· India
The Union Cabinet approved an 8.449‑km extension of Noida Metro’s Aqua Line at ₹2,390 crore, adding five stations and linking to Delhi Metro’s Blue Line.
- Anthropic Founder Dario Amodei Urged OpenAI to Reject Peter Thiel’s Funding After 2016 Campaign Donation
· Technology
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei urged OpenAI to reject Peter Thiel’s money after Thiel’s $1.25M 2016 Trump donation. Thiel’s funds later went to Anthropic.
- Andhra Pradesh Allocates ₹632 Crore to Restore 789 Lift Irrigation Schemes Before Kharif
· India
Andhra Pradesh will spend ₹632.07 crore to repair 789 lift irrigation schemes, aiming to serve 7.4 lakh acres before the Kharif season.
- Delhi Teen Wins 2026 Diana Award for Low‑Cost Air Filter Turning Classroom Fans into Purifiers
· India
Krish Aggarwal, a student at Sanskriti School in New Delhi, received the 2026 Diana Award for his work on Project Vayu, a low‑cost air filtration system…
- Four Drown After 14‑Year‑Old Falls into Farm Water Tank in Bikaner
· India
A 14‑year‑old girl fell into a farm water tank in Bikaner, Rajasthan, and four people drowned. Bodies recovered and kept at Chhatargarh Community Health Centre.
- Logitech Grants Paid Gaming Days to 7,000 Employees Ahead of GTA VI Launch
· Technology
Logitech is giving all 7,000 employees paid leave to play video games before GTA VI launches, with a livestream event on Nov. 19 at its San Jose HQ.