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Nalla Narasimha Reddy Education Society’s School of Pharmacy has secured a three-year NBA accreditation for its UG Pharmacy programme. The institution’s leadership lauded the efforts of students, faculty, and staff in achieving this recognition for academic excellence

Ficci’s Finance Conclave 2025 in Hyderabad highlighted how digitalisation, automation, AI and data analytics are reshaping the finance function. Speakers emphasised agility, precise forecasting, cross-functional collaboration and technology-led strategies needed for financial leadership in an increasingly fast-changing global economic environment

A high-level delegation from India’s poultry sector met Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy and Animal Husbandry Minister Vakiti Srihari to request State support for the 17th Poultry India Expo 2025 and formally invited the CM to inaugurate the event

IRISET, the Indian Railways’ premier signalling and telecommunication training institute in Tarnaka, will celebrate its 68th Annual Day on November 24. ISRO Chairman Dr V. Narayanan will deliver the keynote address, with senior railway officials also participating

Gold and silver prices were highly volatile this week amid easing global trade tensions, stronger US economic data, and fading hopes of a December Fed rate cut. Gold fluctuated sharply on MCX, while silver ended lower despite broader bullish sentiment

Prime Minister Modi briefly met Italian PM Giorgia Meloni at the G20 Summit in South Africa. Their warm exchange reflected the growing friendship between India and Italy, strengthened through recent meetings, personal messages, and mutual admiration shown in public statements.

India will adopt FY 2022–23 as the new base year for GDP estimates, incorporating new datasets from corporate filings, LLPs, and unincorporated enterprises. The revised methodology aims to improve coverage of private companies, MSMEs, and service sector activities

Congress has questioned the effectiveness of the Modi government’s new labour codes, urging measures like a Rs 400 minimum wage, Rs 25 lakh health coverage, employment guarantees in urban areas, social security for unorganised workers, and an end to contractualisation

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu praised India’s new labour codes as a landmark reform, highlighting their role in worker safety, fair wages, gender parity, gig worker protections, and aligning workforce standards with global best practice

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor referenced a cordial exchange between Donald Trump and New York Mayor-designate Zohran Mamdani to urge political cooperation in India. He highlighted the importance of bipartisan collaboration for national interests, sparking renewed debate on civility in politics

Amid Karnataka Congress leadership tensions, Mandya MLA Ravi Ganiga voiced support for Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar to become CM, urging the high command to honour any power-sharing commitments, while emphasizing unity and coordination with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah

K Mohandas, brother-in-law of Kerala Transport Minister K.B. Ganesh Kumar, says his name was omitted from the voter list in Thiruvananthapuram ahead of December local body elections. The omission raises concerns over electoral roll accuracy and voter rights in Kerala

Indian intelligence agencies have warned that Pakistan’s ISI is targeting Indian students studying medicine and engineering abroad to build “white-collar” terror modules. Officials fear these radicalised students may return to India as covert operatives, especially amid heightened scrutiny on similar modules within the country.

A 15-year-old boy was stabbed to death Friday night in Kardampuri, Delhi, following a quarrel between two groups. Police are investigating and reviewing CCTV footage. The victim’s family alleged he was lured outside before the attack.

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