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India captain Vikramaditya Chaufla lifted the Willingdon Indian Racketlon Open trophy in Mumbai after defeating Animesh Kejriwal in a close final. Chaufla also overcame Russian veteran Dmitry Dubovenko in the semifinal of the Super World Tour event

Australia all-rounder Glenn Maxwell has opted out of IPL 2026, weeks before the mini-auction. Released by Punjab Kings, Maxwell said he made the decision with gratitude towards the league. His exit follows Andre Russell’s retirement and Faf du Plessis’ withdrawal

Vaibhav Suryavanshi, just 14, became the youngest centurion in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy history with a sparkling 108 not out. Despite his heroics, Maharashtra chased down Bihar’s 176, led by Prithvi Shaw’s blistering 66, to win by three wickets

Hardik Pandya marked his return with an unbeaten 77 to guide Baroda to a seven-wicket win over Punjab in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. Abhishek Sharma’s quick fifty and Anmolpreet Singh’s 69 went in vain as Baroda chased 223

The DRDO successfully conducted a high-speed rocket-sled test of a fighter aircraft escape system at the Rail Track Rocket Sled facility in Chandigarh. Conducted in collaboration with ADA and HAL, the test marks a significant step in India’s pursuit of indigenous defence technology and aircrew safety systems.

Yashveer’s century powered Hyderabad to a 114-run first-innings lead against Kerala in the Cooch Behar Trophy U-19 match at NFC Ground. Aaron George and C Siddarth Rao also contributed with half-centuries as Hyderabad posted 382 in 80.3 overs

Hitesh Chauhan, India’s junior No 1, entered the second round of the ITF M15 Gwalior after beating Aditya Balsekar in three sets. Other Indians had mixed results, with Manish Sureshkumar and Maan Kesharwani advancing, while several compatriots exited early

India defeated Switzerland 5-0 in Madurai to qualify for the FIH Men's World Cup quarterfinals. Manmeet Singh scored twice on his birthday, while Sharda Nand Tiwari converted two penalty corners. India topped Pool B with nine points from three matches

At the floor price, the government would mop up about Rs 2,492 crore by divesting its 6 per cent stake in the state-owned lender

The ED has put a seized Hawker 800A business jet, bought for Rs 14 crore by Falcon Group CMD Amardeep Kumar, up for auction as part of efforts to repay victims of a Rs 792-crore invoice-discounting scam. The auction is scheduled for December 9

The routine playbook: halting construction, limiting vehicles, and experimenting with temporary fixes will not address the structural roots of the crisis

Our financial decisions aren’t in data but in hidden emotional patterns — how we interact with money reflects deep beliefs about safety, control, and self-worth

BRS working president KT Rama Rao has criticised India’s bureaucracy and judiciary, calling them the biggest challenges to governance. Speaking at the Shiv Nadar Foundation’s IGNITION summit in Chennai, he described the bureaucracy as “static” and resistant to change since the Licence Raj era.

At the IGNITION Summit in Chennai, BRS working president KT Rama Rao launched a sharp critique of both Congress and BJP, calling Rahul Gandhi “Narendra Modi’s greatest strength” and accusing the Congress of weakening the Opposition through poor leadership. He also attacked the BJP’s reliance on polarisation and unfulfilled promises, predicting rejection in southern states.

Both Houses of Parliament faced repeated disruptions as Opposition MPs protested against the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. Despite the ruckus, the government introduced key Bills, while protests, walkouts and adjournments overshadowed legislative business throughout the day

The government on Tuesday said Census 2027 will be conducted in two phases — house listing between April and September 2026, followed by population enumeration in February 2027. The exercise will include caste data and will be carried out through digital and self-enumeration modes

India has mandated active SIM linkage for messaging apps such as WhatsApp, Telegram and Signal, citing rising digital fraud. While telecom operators have welcomed the move for enhancing traceability, major tech firms have urged the government to pause implementation and review legal concerns

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah reaffirmed unity with Deputy CM D. K. Shivakumar, saying both will abide by the Congress high command on leadership decisions. After a breakfast meeting, the leaders stressed there were no differences amid ongoing speculation about a power shift

The DoT’s directive to pre-install the Sanchar Saathi app on all mobile phones has led to a major political row, with the Opposition calling it a breach of privacy. The Centre says the move aims to curb cyber fraud and improve security

The government will launch ‘Bharat Taxi’, a cooperative-led ride-hailing app aimed at reducing drivers’ dependence on private aggregators. Operated by Sahakar Taxi Cooperative Ltd, the platform promises zero commission, transparent fares, multilingual support, security features, and full earnings for drivers

A total of 6,385 recognised startups have been categorised as closed as of October 31, according to MCA data. Maharashtra accounts for the highest number. The government said no rise in startup closures has been observed, citing market and business factors

Union IT Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia clarified that the Sanchar Saathi app is optional and can be deleted amid rising privacy concerns. The Centre’s pre-installation order has drawn criticism, even as the government says the move aims to curb cyber fraud

Days before turning 100, Dr K Lakshmi Bai donated Rs 3.4 crore to AIIMS Bhubaneswar to improve women’s cancer care. A former MKCG Medical College professor, she hopes her contribution benefits poor and helpless women across the State

Indian Umrah pilgrims often lack awareness about claiming accidental death insurance due to gaps among Indian tour operators. The mandatory Umrah insurance covers medical emergencies, accidental death, and repatriation, but families sometimes struggle to access benefits after tragic incidents abroad