India

During Travis Scott’s November 19 concert at Mahalakshmi Racecourse, Mumbai, thieves reportedly stole 24 mobile phones and 12 gold chains. Police suspect a coordinated gang targeting large gatherings; seven FIRs have been filed, and investigations are ongoing.

A Pakistani drone was seen late Friday hovering over Regal village in Samba district, Jammu and Kashmir, before returning across the border. Security forces conducted a search, confirming no airdrop of weapons or narcotics occurred.

The Centre told the Supreme Court it will intervene to ensure the Indian Super League is held after AIFF failed to attract bids for commercial rights. The court-appointed committee suggested balancing AIFF’s authority with bidders’ interests. Hearing resumes in two weeks

Rishabh Pant will captain India in the second Test against South Africa in Guwahati after Shubman Gill was ruled out with neck spasms. India, vulnerable at home, aim to restore parity as Gambhir’s coaching calls face scrutiny

India’s Anahat Singh and Joshna Chinappa will clash in the women’s final of the Daly College SRFI Indian Open squash in Indore. Anahat beat Hannah Craig, while Joshna stunned Nadien Elhammamy. Egypt’s Youssef Soliman and Mohamad Zakaria advanced to the men’s final

Hyderabad defeated Vidarbha by four wickets in the BCCI Inter-State Men’s Under-23 One-Day Tournament at Jaipur. Chasing 229, Hyderabad reached 230/6 in 46.4 overs, with Aman Rao scoring 58 and Dheeraj Goud adding 49. Dinesh Rathod took four wickets

SDNV Prasad’s century guided Andhra to a 58-run victory over Odisha in the BCCI Inter-State Men’s One-Day Championship at Baroda. Andhra posted 302/9 before bowling Odisha out for 244, setting up a quarterfinal clash with Mumbai on November 26

Chama Milind will captain Hyderabad in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy T20 matches starting November 26 in Kolkata. Tanay Thyagarajan is vice-captain, with Tanmay Agarwal and Aman Rao among the squad. Five players, including P Nitish Reddy, are named stand-byes

India U17 begin their AFC Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers against Palestine in Ahmedabad after winning the SAFF U17 Championship and playing friendlies in China. Head coach Bibiano Fernandes and captain Dallalmuon Gangte expressed confidence ahead of the four-match group stage

India ‘A’, led by Pankaj Advani, entered the quarterfinals of the World Cup of Snooker in Muscat with an unbeaten record. Advani starred with century breaks against Afghanistan, while India ‘B’ exited despite a consolation win over Oman ‘C’

K C Sebastian of Kerala and Bakula Patel of Gujarat won gold medals in the 80-plus categories at the 21st National Masters Aquatics Championship in Hyderabad. The meet saw veteran swimmers from across India excel across multiple age-group events

The Sports Authority of India has approved a 45-day karate coaching camp in Lucknow under the TAGG scheme, providing Rs 1.42 crore support. The camp prepares 48 core athletes for the 2026 Asian Games, ensuring training despite NSF derecognition

India won nine gold, six silver and five bronze medals at the World Boxing Cup Finals, securing podium finishes in all 20 categories. Ajay Singh hailed the achievement as historic, with Nikhat Zareen and Preeti among the gold medallists

The BCCI has invited applications for the Head – Cricket Education role at its Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru. The position, with an age limit of up to 58 years, will oversee cricket education programmes, coaching courses and performance systems nationwide

India’s Shourya Saini won silver in the 50m Rifle 3 Positions Men’s event at the 25th Summer Deaflympics in Tokyo. He broke qualification records but finished second to Germany’s Erik Matthias Hess. Kushagra Singh Rajawat placed sixth, while Mahit Sandhu returns tomorrow

Shubman Gill has been ruled out of the second Test against South Africa in Guwahati after suffering a neck injury during the Kolkata Test. He will undergo further assessment in Mumbai, with Rishabh Pant set to lead India in his absence

Ambitious climate targets mean little if wealthy nations fail to honour their commitments on finance and technology support for developing countries

Indian banks need capital expansion, policy reform, and greater autonomy to break into the global big league

The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has announced that morning-after contraceptive pills will continue to be sold over-the-counter (OTC) in India, but with mandatory warning labels. These warnings, printed in regional languages and accessible via QR codes, caution against overuse and clarify that the pills do not protect against HIV or other sexually transmitted infections.

YSRCP chief Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy urged Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu to defend the state’s interests before the KWDT-II, warning that Telangana’s demand for 763 TMC of Krishna water could severely disadvantage Andhra if not strongly contested

The National Biodiversity Authority has released Rs 39.84 crore to Andhra Pradesh agencies for Red Sanders protection, taking the country's ABS disbursements beyond Rs 110 crore. The funds will strengthen conservation, support farmers and promote large-scale sapling cultivation

Outgoing Chief Justice of India B R Gavai said he was leaving the Supreme Court with “satisfaction and contentment”, describing his four-decade legal journey as deeply fulfilling. At an emotional farewell, colleagues praised his simplicity, integrity, and commitment to constitutional values

CRPF Director General Gyanendra Pratap Singh visited the newly established Tadapala FOB in Bastar, reviewing post–Operation Black Forest progress. He interacted with jawans, reaffirmed the 2026 anti-Maoist deadline, and spent the night at the base to boost troop morale

A new WHO report reveals that nearly 30 per cent of Indian women have faced intimate partner violence in their lifetime, with global levels largely unchanged for decades. The report warns of declining funding, rising risks and slow progress toward eliminating violence against women