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Progress isn’t assured; the Nobel laureates Joel Mokyr, Philippe Aghion, and Peter Howitt stress the need to protect innovation and openness

Having drawn the first game of Round 2 against Nepomniachtchi, Diptayan took advantage of a slight error from the Russian in the opening exchanges and made the most of it to win in 47 moves

Albert Torras' opener in the 28th minute set the tone for the Malabarians, followed by Samuel Lyndoh doubling the lead early in the second half, while substitute Juan Carlos Rico added a third to seal his side's victory

The drug major continues to see healthy demand across key markets, with US and Europe businesses performing in line with expectations, said its Vice-Chairman and Managing Director K Nithyananda Reddy

Actor Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) announced it will contest the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections independently. Vijay is the party’s Chief Ministerial candidate, with 12 resolutions addressing voter rights, law-and-order, farmer issues, and fisherfolk concerns

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said the India-New Zealand free trade agreement will boost trade, investments, and jobs. Both countries aim to collaborate in sectors like defence, education, tourism, and aerospace, reflecting closer ties and shared focus on inclusive, sustainable development

Microsoft will allow Microsoft 365 Copilot interactions to be processed locally in 15 countries by 2026, including India. The move enhances data security, sovereignty, and compliance for governments and regulated industries, following recent legal and operational updates in India

NASA and ISRO will declare their joint NISAR satellite operational on Friday, ISRO chief V Narayanan announced. Launched in July, the dual-band radar mission can scan the entire Earth every 12 days. Narayanan also revealed timelines for Gaganyaan and India’s planned space station

In Maharashtra’s Latur district, a 70-year-old farmer and his 20-year-old son were killed over a land dispute in Rudhda village. Police arrested two men from the same village after the victims were found dead near a water tank on Tuesday morning

Senior BJP leader Basavaraj Bommai urged Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to ensure sugarcane farmers get Rs 3,500 per tonne. With protests raging in north Karnataka, Bommai proposed Rs 3,300 from factories and Rs 200 from the government, warning delay would hurt thousands of farmers.

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra alleged that the NDA is attempting to form the government in Bihar through “vote chori”, claiming 65 lakh people’s names — including many women — were deleted from the electoral rolls via the SIR exercise. She challenged voters to oust the ruling bloc and pledged jobs, land and medical cover under an INDIA-bloc government

Four pilgrims from Narayankhed mandal died after their car collided with another vehicle near Humnabad while returning from the Dattatreya Temple in Gangapur, Karnataka. One person remains critical at a Bidar hospital. Relatives have rushed to the site.

ThunderPlus and Trinity Cleantech launched the world’s first ethanol-based 150 kW EV charger in Hyderabad, offering grid-free, rapid deployment and 80% lower emissions—revolutionizing India’s clean mobility and biofuel integration.

Three pilgrims from Narayankhed mandal in Telangana died and two others were injured in a road accident near Humnabad, Karnataka, on Wednesday. The devotees were returning from the Dattatreya Temple in Gangapur after offering prayers on Karthika Pournami.

Satyam Shivam Sundaram Gau Nivas in Hyderabad marked 25 years with rituals, food offerings, and music. Founder Dharamraj Ranka, 85, continues cow protection efforts, linking spiritual service with environmental awareness and humane care.

An encounter erupted in J&K’s Kishtwar district after terrorists fired on a security search team in the Kalaban forest area. The gunfight continues as forces tighten counter-terror operations under a new strategy targeting the broader terror ecosystem.

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Actor-politician Vijay will address TVK’s General Council in Mamallapuram today, marking his first public statement since the Karur stampede that killed 41 people. The meeting will chart the party’s roadmap for the 2026 Assembly elections.

A “man-eater” leopard that killed three people in Pune district was shot dead by forest department sharpshooters on Tuesday night after tranquilisation attempts failed. The killings had sparked widespread anger and protests in Shirur and adjoining areas.

Devotees from 140 countries will converge in Puttaparthi from November 13–24 for Sathya Sai Baba’s centenary celebrations, featuring Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Vice President C P Radhakrishnan. Massive arrangements and global participation mark the landmark spiritual event.

At least 11 people were killed and 20 injured after a passenger train collided with a goods train near Bilaspur in Chhattisgarh. Authorities suspect the passenger train overshot a red signal. A CRS probe and compensation have been announced.

Priyanka Chopra shared glimpses from Hyderabad on Instagram as she joined SS Rajamouli and Mahesh Babu for their upcoming film SSMB29. The highly anticipated project will mark her first on-screen pairing with Mahesh Babu.

US President Donald Trump feels “very positive and strongly” about the future of India-US ties, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said, noting his recent conversation with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Diwali celebration at the Oval Office.