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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

The Indian HAL Tejas crashed around 2.10 pm local time while flying a demonstration flight for a crowd. It wasn't immediately clear if the pilot ejected

A Tejas fighter jet of the Indian Air Force crashed in a ball of fire during an aerial display at the Dubai Air Show, killing the pilot. Authorities have launched a court of inquiry, while officials and leaders condoled the loss

President Droupadi Murmu offered prayers at the Tirumala Sri Venkateswara temple, accompanied by Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu and officials. She received traditional honours, including Sesha Vastram and Veda Ashirvachanam, following visits to Sri Varaha Swamy and Sri Padmavathi temples

A 17-year-old Class 11 student in Rewa, Madhya Pradesh, died by suicide, leaving a note accusing a male teacher of physical mistreatment. Police are investigating the allegations, while the family claims she was normal at home and seeks a thorough inquiry

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The US sanctioned several India-linked individuals and firms for involvement in Iranian petroleum sales, asserting the trade funds Tehran’s terrorist proxies and weapons programmes. The State and Treasury Departments expanded designations to disrupt Iran’s oil networks and intensify pressure under NSPM-2

Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla’s light-hearted jibe about Bengaluru’s infamous traffic at the Bengaluru Tech Summit 2025 went viral, prompting political reactions and renewed criticism of the city’s infrastructure, while he also engaged students and showcased striking space visuals of India

India’s Anahat Singh and Joshna Chinappa advanced to the women’s semifinals of the Daly College SRFI Indian Open squash in Indore with straight-game wins. Ramit Tandon lost to Egypt’s Youssef Soliman, while Velavan Senthilkumar and Tanvi Khanna play later

Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended heartfelt wishes to cricketer Smriti Mandhana and music composer Palaash Muchhal ahead of their wedding on November 23. In his letter, Modi praised their union and blessed the couple for a life of love, trust and companionship

India captain Shubman Gill, recovering from a neck spasm sustained in the first Test against South Africa, will undergo a fitness test on Friday. His chances of playing the second Test in Guwahati remain slim, with selectors considering resting him for the ODI series

India may bring in Sai Sudharsan for Shubman Gill in the second Test against South Africa at Guwahati. Rishabh Pant is set to captain, while Axar Patel and Nitish Reddy are vying for a slot depending on pitch conditions

Ayush Shetty stunned fourth seed Kodai Naraoka and Lakshya Sen beat Chi Yu Jen to set up an all-Indian quarterfinal at the Australian Open Super 500. Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty also advanced, while HS Prannoy and Kidambi Srikanth exited early

Victory Playground defeated State Bank of India (Hyderabad Circle) 53-38 to reach the quarterfinals of the GM Sampath Kumar Trophy basketball championship at YMCA Secunderabad. Vamshi, Asig and Bilal starred as Victory PG led 26-15 at half-time and sealed the win

Hyderabad’s Maestro Chess Academy celebrated major successes as Anaya Sharma won gold in the under-8 girls category at the Commonwealth Championship in Malaysia, Nidhish Shyamal claimed bronze in under-10 boys, and G Shivamshika retained the Telangana women’s chess crown

India A, led by Pankaj Advani, Aditya Mehta and Brijesh Damani, defeated Oman A 3-0 in the World Cup of snooker in Muscat. India B, featuring Dhvaj Haria and Hussain Khan, lost 1-3 to France after a bright start

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee has written to the Chief Election Commissioner urging an immediate halt to the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, citing coercion, poor planning, overstretched officials, and human costs including suicides amid the chaotic exercise

FIFA’s Players’ Status Chamber has approved Ryan Williams’ change of association request, making him eligible to represent India. The AIFF followed all regulatory requirements, and the Chamber confirmed the decision on November 19, clearing Williams for national team selection

India recorded its greatest-ever boxing performance at the World Boxing Cup Finals 2025 in Greater Noida, winning nine gold, six silver and five bronze medals. Women led the sweep, while Sachin and Hitesh added men’s golds, ensuring all 20 pugilists medalled

The SC ruled that no timelines can be imposed on governors or the President to grant assent to State Bills and rejected the idea of “deemed assent”. While governors cannot sit indefinitely on Bills, courts cannot prescribe deadlines under Article 200