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India wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel dismissed any notion of competition with Rishabh Pant, saying the focus is on the team. Ahead of the South Africa series, he praised both sides’ fast-bowling strength and described his Test debut as a “surreal” experience.

PM Modi met Bhutan’s Fourth King Jigme Singye Wangchuck in Thimphu during his two-day visit, celebrating the King’s 70th birth anniversary, discussing bilateral cooperation across multiple sectors, and inaugurating the 1020 MW Punatsangchhu-II hydroelectric project.

Customs at Hyderabad’s RGIA seized Rs 3 crore worth of drones, iPhones, iWatches, and gaming consoles from two passengers arriving from Abu Dhabi. Officials suspect a larger smuggling network and have taken the duo into custody for further investigation.

Australia joined India, Japan, and the US for Exercise Malabar 2025 in the West Pacific. The maritime exercise, featuring INS Sahyadri and HMAS Ballarat, aims to strengthen interoperability, regional security, and collective readiness through complex naval drills and operational coordination.

President Trump defended H-1B visas, citing the US need for foreign talent in specialized industries, even amid a crackdown and legal challenges. Florida Governor DeSantis criticised H-1B use in universities, while India-born workers continue to receive the majority of visas.

Bollywood actor Govinda, 61, was hospitalised at CritiCare Hospital, Juhu, after fainting at home. He is under observation and undergoing tests. His lawyer and friend Lalit Bindal shared the update on Instagram, wishing him a speedy recovery.

Veteran actor Dharmendra, 89, was discharged from Mumbai’s Breach Candy Hospital as his family opted for home treatment. The family refuted false death reports and requested privacy, with Hema Malini criticising irresponsible media coverage.

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condoled the Red Fort car explosion in Delhi, urging a full investigation. He also condemned the Islamabad suicide attack. India rejected Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif’s claims linking the attacks, calling them baseless.

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Indian pacer Mohammed Siraj termed the upcoming Test series against South Africa crucial for the World Test Championship cycle. Confident after strong performances in England and against the West Indies, Siraj said he is bowling with rhythm and eager for the challenge

Makkal Needhi Maiam, led by Kamal Haasan, has submitted a request to the Election Commission for a new common symbol from a list of ten options for the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. The party previously contested with the 'battery torch' symbol in 2021

Indian footballers, including Sunil Chhetri and Sandesh Jhingan, have jointly urged the AIFF to restart the paused ISL season, saying their frustration has turned into desperation. The appeal follows the federation’s failure to attract bidders for the league’s commercial rights

India captain Shubman Gill spent over 90 minutes at the nets in Kolkata, fine-tuning his technique ahead of the opening Test against South Africa. Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sai Sudharsan also trained hard, as the management inspected the dry pitch

Indian GMs Arjun Erigaisi, P Harikrishna and Karthik Venkataraman drew their games with black pieces in Round 4 of the FIDE World Cup in Panaji, while R Praggnanandhaa survived a tense battle with GM Daniil Dubov to secure a draw

Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar equalled the world record and won silver in the men’s 50m rifle 3 positions at the World Championships in Cairo. India’s Esha Singh and Samrat Rana also secured silver in the 10m air pistol mixed team event

India’s Hussain Khan defeated Australia’s Hassan Kerde 4-3 to enter the men’s pre-quarterfinals of the IBSF World Snooker Championships in Hyderabad. Pankaj Advani exited in the round of 24, while Amee Kamani and three other Indian women advanced in their draw

The Telangana Pickleball Association named a 46-member team for the inaugural IPA Nationals, recognised by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. Olympian Vishnu Vardhan leads the association, with Sameer Varma as Team Mentor and Sreekar as Captain

Hyderabad’s Aaron George and Vihaan Malhotra will lead the India Under-19 B and A teams respectively in the IDFC FIRST Bank Under-19 Triangular Series at the BCCI Centre of Excellence, Bengaluru, from November 17. Ayush Mhatre and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi were unavailable

Rajasthan earned a hard-fought draw against Hyderabad in the Ranji Trophy Elite Group D match at Rajiv Gandhi Stadium. Salman Khan, Mahipal Lomror, and Sachin Yadav anchored Rajasthan’s second innings after Hyderabad gained a first-innings lead

India is set to procure Israel Aerospace Industries’ Air Lora ballistic missiles and Rafael’s Ice Breaker cruise missiles, with plans to manufacture them under ‘Make in India’ initiative, following a defence MoU signed to boost India-Israel strategic collaboration

Bold statements will not save people from the catastrophic impact of climate change; only real action — through financial and technological support — can

Prominent Muslim bodies expressed grief over Red Fort blast in Delhi. The All India Muslim Personal Law Board and Jamaat-e-Islami Hind called for a comprehensive, unbiased investigation, accountability for security lapses, and compensation for victims

Spectacle may win elections, but it cannot solve crises — the world’s problems are complex, not theatrical props

In a breakthrough for India’s pharmaceutical sector, firms including Hetero, Cipla, Annora, and Natco have won Chinese government bids to supply generic drugs like Dapagliflozin and Olaparib, marking a significant entry into China’s tightly controlled healthcare market