India

Pankaj Advani began his IBSF World Snooker Championship campaign with a 4-1 win over Canada’s Sahil Nayyar in the Group H match. Advani next faces Malaysia’s Thor Chuan Leong. Brijesh Damani and Hussain Khan also feature in the tournament

Ravinder Singh won gold in the men’s 50m pistol, while Elavenil Valarivan claimed a sensational bronze in the women’s 10m air rifle at the ISSF World Championship in Cairo. India also bagged team bronze and other solid performances on day one

A Hyderabad pensioner narrowly escaped losing his life savings after falling prey to a fake Punjab National Bank helpline scam. Cybercrime Police swiftly intervened, blocking ₹5 lakh of the stolen ₹10 lakh, and warned citizens against installing fake APK files

A 57-year-old man was beaten to death with sticks and iron rods after trying to pacify a fight between municipal workers at KPHB, Hyderabad. Police have arrested three of the accused and launched a manhunt for the remaining suspects

In a rare show of acceptance, two young women from West Bengal’s Sundarbans married at a village temple with full rituals and community support. The same-sex wedding, though lacking legal sanction, drew villagers’ blessings and symbolised quiet defiance rooted in love

Viral videos from Bengaluru’s Parappana Agrahara jail show notorious inmates — including serial killer Umesh Reddy, a gold smuggling accused, and terror suspects — using mobile phones and enjoying luxuries. CM Siddaramaiah has assured action amid growing outrage over systemic lapse

Two men were arrested in Delhi’s Dwarka for plotting to murder a neighbour over old enmity. Police recovered a pistol and a stolen scooter from the accused, both of whom have previous criminal records, including murder and robbery cases

Global investment firm Think Investments has invested Rs 136 crore in edtech unicorn PhysicsWallah ahead of its Rs 3,480-crore IPO opening on November 11. The investment involves a 0.37 per cent stake purchase from 14 employees at Rs 127 apiece

The Jammu and Kashmir Police carried out coordinated raids across Anantnag, Sopore, Kulgam, and Handwara to target locals allegedly assisting Pakistan-based terror operatives. Several suspects were detained and booked under preventive laws as part of efforts to dismantle support networks

The Indian Army’s Southern Command is leading Exercise Trishul, a tri-service initiative showcasing integrated land–sea–air operations, cyber and drone warfare capabilities, and Atmanirbharta-driven innovation, reaffirming the Armed Forces’ focus on jointness, transformation, and multi-domain operational readiness

The term ‘Jungle Raj’, once used to describe lawlessness in Bihar during the Lalu-Rabri era, has resurfaced as a major election narrative. As Bihar votes, the phrase continues to stir public memory, political rhetoric, and media perception battles

At the CoP30 summit in Brazil, India reaffirmed its commitment to equitable climate action and urged developed nations to accelerate emission cuts. The country highlighted progress in renewables, low-carbon growth, and called for fair climate finance and technology access

The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) has placed nine stocks, including RRP Semiconductors, under a new weekly trading surveillance framework from November 10, 2025, to curb excessive volatility and maintain market integrity

India’s smartphone market is projected to grow moderately in 2025, driven by 5G adoption, premiumisation, and strong festive demand. According to CMR, 5G phones now account for 89% of shipments, with affordable models fueling the next wave of growth

A Thiruvananthapuram court has ordered lie-detector tests on six employees of the Padmanabhaswamy temple over the disappearance of 13 sovereigns of gold from its strong room. The tests aim to aid police in determining how the gold went missing.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with students aboard the Vande Bharat train in Varanasi, discussing cleanliness, self-reliance, and development. Earlier, he flagged off four new Vande Bharat Express trains and said infrastructure remains key to India’s progress.

Actress Gouri Kishen said she was grateful for standing up against a body shaming remark during a press conference, adding that artists must not face inappropriate questions about their appearance and calling for greater sensitivity in media interactions.

Flight operations at Delhi airport were gradually returning to normal on Saturday after a 15-hour outage in the air traffic control’s Automatic Message Switching System caused delays and cancellations of more than 800 flights on Friday.

Delhi’s AQI stood at 335 on Saturday morning, placing it in the ‘very poor’ category. The capital also recorded a minimum temperature of 11°C, three degrees below normal, as winter conditions began to set in.

Gold prices fell for a third consecutive week, pressured by a stronger dollar and fading hopes of a US Fed rate cut. Global economic uncertainty, eased US–China trade tensions, and changes in China’s gold retail policies also impacted bullion demand.

Families have filed lawsuits against OpenAI, alleging its GPT-4o model contributed to suicides and psychological harm. OpenAI says it has enhanced safety measures, including expert-reviewed protocols, to guide users in distress and reduce unsafe AI responses.

Flight VN-984 from Hyderabad to Hanoi was delayed overnight due to a technical glitch, leaving passengers stranded and prompting protests. The airline arranged overnight accommodation, and the flight is now set to depart at 10 am.

PM Modi flagged off four new Vande Bharat Express trains from Banaras, connecting Banaras–Khajuraho, Lucknow–Saharanpur, Firozpur–Delhi, and Ernakulam–Bengaluru. The trains aim to reduce travel time, boost tourism, and enhance regional connectivity and economic activity.