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Bengaluru Bulls, PKL Season 6 champions, aim for a comeback in Season 12 under new coach BC Ramesh. With a strong defensive line featuring Yogesh Dahiya and Ankush Rathee, the team hopes young raiders like Akash Shinde will lead the attack.

Former Jharkhand CM Champai Soren was placed under house arrest in Ranchi amid tribal protests against land acquisition for a state-run health institute. His son Babulal Soren and supporters were also detained. Soren termed the action undemocratic and politically motivated.

Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, who recently flew to the ISS as part of the Axiom 4 mission, revealed he grew up shy and never envisioned space travel. He credited stories of Rakesh Sharma for inspiring his eventual journey beyond Earth.

Cheteshwar Pujara, India’s dependable Test batsman, has announced his retirement from all forms of Indian cricket, ending a career spanning 103 Tests and over 7,000 runs, leaving an indelible mark on Indian cricket history.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh hailed the Gaganyaan mission as a milestone in Atmanirbhar Bharat, felicitating astronauts Shubhanshu Shukla, Prasanth Balakrishnan Nair, Ajit Krishnan, and Angad Pratap. The 2027 mission aims to send a three-member crew into low-Earth orbit for three days

Eight of India’s top-10 most valued firms gained ₹1.72 lakh crore in market valuation last week, led by Reliance Industries. TCS, Airtel, ICICI Bank, Infosys, HUL, LIC, and Bajaj Finance also rose, while HDFC Bank and SBI declined

A luxury bus carrying 44 passengers caught fire after a tyre burst near Kashedi tunnel on the Mumbai-Goa highway in Raigad. The driver’s quick action ensured safe evacuation before the diesel tank blast. Police registered a case, probe underway

Bank of India has classified Reliance Communications’ ₹700 crore loan as fraudulent, naming former director Anil Ambani and others over alleged fund diversion in 2016. Earlier, SBI made similar allegations. CBI has launched investigations, while Ambani denies wrongdoing

India successfully tested its indigenously developed Integrated Air Defence Weapon System (IADWS) off Odisha coast, integrating Quick Reaction Surface-to-Air, VSHORADS missiles, and high-power laser-based Directed Energy Weapons, marking a milestone in multi-layered air defence capability.

A balloon bearing the Pakistan International Airlines logo was found in Nai Basti, Jammu, raising security concerns. Officials suspect such objects are intended to distract security forces and create panic among citizens near the border.

Two individuals of Indian descent were among five killed when a tour bus carrying international tourists rolled into a ditch near Niagara Falls. Authorities are investigating the cause, with initial reports suggesting no impairment or mechanical failure.

A coordinated operation by the BSF and Indian Coast Guard near Gujarat’s Kori Creek led to the apprehension of 15 Pakistani fishermen and seizure of a country boat, fish, nets, provisions, and fuel, highlighting vigilance against illegal intrusions.

Jammu and Kashmir L-G Manoj Sinha said terror-related fear in the Valley has nearly ended, with Pulwama witnessing more industrial growth than Srinagar. Local terror recruitment is minimal, strikes rare, and people are actively standing against terrorists, he added.

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Lionel Messi led Argentina to play FIFA friendly in India Thiruvananthapuram India is all set to witness football history this November, as global icon Lionel Messi and the reigning FIFA World Cup champions Argentina are scheduled to arrive in Kerala for a friendly match. Taking to his social media account Kerala Sports Minister V. Abdurahiman said the official confirmation came through an email communication from the Argentine Football Association (AFA), confirming that the World Cup-winning squad will participate in an international fixture in Kerala during the FIFA International Match Window of November 2025. This marks the first-ever visit of Lionel Messi and his World Cup-winning teammates to India, and the announcement has already sparked excitement among football fans across the country, particularly in football-loving Kerala. The state, which has long celebrated the magic of South American football, is preparing for what many are calling a “dream come true”

NorthEast United retained the Durand Cup with a dominant 6-1 victory over debutants Diamond Harbour in Kolkata, with Moroccan star Alaaeddine Ajaraie bagging three assists, a goal, and both top individual awards

From snow leopards in Ladakh to mangrove in Sundarbans, India’s wildlife photographers are frontline storytellers of conservation

India defeated Bangladesh 2-0 in the SAFF U17 Women’s Championship, with goals from Pearl Fernandes and Bonifilia Shullai. The win brought redemption after last year’s losses and boosted India’s title hopes

ndhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu announced a 15 MW waste-to-energy plant, a 100-bed hospital, and Rs 75 crore for water projects in Kakinada district. He also pledged mosquito eradication with drones, welfare reforms, and Swachandhra Awards under the Swarnandhra–Swachandhra initiative

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Payment firms brace for 15 per cent revenue dip as online gaming law tightens; UPI may lose 25 crore transactions monthly

The cleaning staff made the shocking find, prompting a GRP investigation

Ambani, RCom accused of conspiracy, cheating and diversion of funds; CBI raids ‘Sea Wind’ residence and RCom office in Mumbai

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh announced that India will manufacture engines for its fifth-generation fighter jets in partnership with French firm Safran. The move supports the AMCA project under Make in India, as defence exports and production hit record levels.