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Syndrela Das and Divyanshi Bhowmick have become the World No. 1 Under-19 girls’ doubles pair in ITTF rankings, leading a record surge of six Indian pairs into the top 100 — a milestone moment for India’s growing youth table tennis ecosystem.

Rishabh Pant will captain India A in two four-day matches against South Africa A at Bengaluru. Both squads combine experienced domestic players and emerging talent, with Sai Sudharsan as vice-captain, providing a platform to assess India’s bench strength.

A 23-member Indian boxing team leaves for Bahrain to compete in the 3rd Asian Youth Games. Featuring Under-17 gold medalists from national and Asian championships, the squad is poised to showcase India’s growing strength in youth boxing.

Dulquer Salmaan’s *Kaantha*, directed by Selvamani Selvaraj, will release globally on November 14. Set in 1950s Madras, the film explores creative conflict and societal change through the lens of a filmmaker and his protégé. It co-stars Bhagyashri Borse and Samuthirakani

Jammu IGP Bhim Sen Tuti said over 100 anti-terror operations occur daily across the region, with foreign terrorists hiding in forests posing a major challenge. Speaking on Police Commemoration Day, he honored martyrs and emphasized the broad scope of police duties

Gold and silver prices corrected after record highs, but festive jewellery sales during Dhanteras surged 35–40 per cent. Silver ETFs saw steep declines amid global price cooling, while gold eased on profit-booking and rate-cut expectations.

Breaking with tradition, the NSE and BSE will hold Diwali Muhurat trading in the afternoon between 1:45 p.m. and 2:45 p.m. today, marking the start of Samvat 2082. Commodity markets will follow similar timings amid festive investor optimism.

Delhi-NCR’s air quality plummeted to the ‘very poor’ category after Diwali, with several areas recording ‘severe’ pollution levels. Despite restrictions, widespread fireworks worsened air quality, prompting authorities to activate Stage-II of the Graded Response Action Plan.

Rahul Ghosalya, a 22-year-old MBBS student from Rajasthan studying in Kazakhstan, was airlifted to Jaipur after suffering a brain stroke. Now admitted to SMS Hospital’s ICU, his evacuation was made possible after appeals by his family and social groups.

The US Department of Homeland Security has clarified that the new $100,000 H-1B visa fee applies only to first-time applicants outside the US, exempting current visa holders and those seeking extensions or status changes.

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As Deepavali celebrations continue across Tamil Nadu, 89 people have been injured in firecracker-related incidents, according to Health Minister Ma Subramanian. The Health Department has set up dedicated burn wards and added extra beds across government hospitals.

Bengaluru police have registered a case of abetment to suicide against Ola CEO Bhavish Aggarwal and senior executive Subrath Kumar Das following the death of employee K Aravind, who allegedly left behind a detailed note accusing workplace harassment. Ola has denied the allegations and challenged the FIR in court.

In a shocking incident in Nalgonda, Telangana, a 27-year-old woman killed her two children before committing suicide. Preliminary investigations suggest family disputes as the cause. The case follows several similar tragic incidents in the state in recent months

Shaik Riyaz, accused in the murder of CCS constable E. Pramod, was shot dead while attempting to escape from Government General Hospital, Nizamabad. The incident caused panic among patients and staff, prompting additional police deployment at the hospital

The Naxalite movement is on the verge of collapse, with over 300 surrenders in recent days. Security officials predict its end by January 2026. Weak leadership, shortage of arms, and Venugopal’s surrender indicate the movement’s imminent demise

Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated Diwali aboard India’s first home-built aircraft carrier INS Vikrant off Goa, witnessing fighter jet operations, cultural performances, and a warship steam-past, lauding the Navy’s dedication and describing the experience as a special Diwali spent among servicemen

Assam Police officials have reached Singapore to investigate the mysterious death of singer Zubeen Garg, who died while swimming on September 19. A special investigation team under the CID is coordinating with local authorities to examine the site and details of the case

PM Modi praised the extraordinary coordination among the three services during Operation Sindoor, which compelled Pakistan to surrender. Addressing Navy personnel on INS Vikrant, he lauded armed forces’ valour and highlighted India’s progress against Maoist violence and defence self-reliance

US President Donald Trump warned India of “massive tariffs” if it continues buying Russian oil, claiming Prime Minister Modi assured him of a halt in purchases. India denies such a commitment, citing energy diversification and market conditions.

Since the announcement of Bihar Assembly elections, authorities have seized liquor worth Rs 23.41 crore, cash, drugs, and freebies totaling Rs 64.13 crore. Over 750 people have been arrested, with intensive surveillance and enforcement measures in place to ensure fair polling

K Nidhi has been appointed captain of the Hyderabad women’s Under-19 team for the upcoming BCCI Under-19 T20 Cricket Championship in Mumbai starting October 26. PVN Hansika Rao will serve as vice-captain, with 15 players named in the squad

The Enforcement Directorate is tracking seven Pakistani nationals who allegedly procured fake Indian passports via a Bengal racket. The key accused, Indu Bhusan Halder, worked with intermediary Azad Mullick to forge over 250 passports for foreign clients

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