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India will host its first official pickleball league, the Indian Pickleball League (IPBL), from December 1–7, 2025, in New Delhi. Sanctioned by IPA and recognised by the Sports Ministry, the event will showcase stars from India and abroad

Nikhat Zareen, two-time world champion, is ready for the World Boxing Cup finals in Greater Noida after a 45-day camp in Patiala. Determined to revive her season, she eyes gold while preparing for LA 2028 Olympics

Esha Singh and Manu Bhaker are in contention for a medal at the ISSF World Championship Rifle/Pistol 2025 in Cairo. Esha stands fourth and Manu seventh after the Precision stage, with the Rapid stage and finals scheduled next

Jyothi Surekha Vennam won both individual and team gold at the Asian Archery Championships in Dhaka, marking her eighth title in the event. The 29-year-old archer now eyes Olympic glory as the compound bow debuts in Los Angeles 2028

India will host the Billie Jean King Cup Play-Offs for the first time in Bengaluru from November 14 to 16. Captain Vishal Uppal expressed confidence as India face Slovenia and the Netherlands, with strong support from SAI and AITA

Kolkata Knight Riders have appointed former Australian all-rounder Shane Watson as Assistant Coach for IPL 2026. Watson, with vast international and IPL experience, joins to strengthen KKR’s coaching staff as the franchise builds on its successful legacy

The Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS) organised a curtain-raiser in Hyderabad to build momentum for the India International Science Festival (IISF) 2025. The event underscored the role of ocean sciences in addressing climate change and advancing India’s Blue Economy.

Prime Minister Modi’s Bhutan visit reaffirmed India’s commitment to stand by its neighbour amid shifting Asian geopolitics

Investigations reveal JeM’s Faridabad module planned a nationwide terror campaign, targeting Delhi first to challenge security. Coordinated blasts, including at Ayodhya, aimed to recruit youth and avenge Operation Sindoor losses, with expansion plans for the rest of India underway

In a major crackdown, security forces have killed 450 Maoists in Chhattisgarh’s Bastar division over the past 20 months, Inspector General of Police Sundarraj P said. The latest encounter in Bijapur’s Indravati National Park claimed the lives of senior Maoist leaders, including Urmila and Buchanna.

A devastating accident near Pune’s Navale bridge on the Pune-Bengaluru highway claimed at least eight lives and left over 20 injured when two container trucks collided, trapping a car between them before bursting into flames. Officials report that a container truck lost control due to brake failure, ramming into multiple vehicles and triggering a chain collision.

Telangana’s September GST slump raises questions about the State’s fiscal resilience to natural and policy-driven shocks

Political parties in Bihar held hectic parleys and reviewed preparations ahead of the counting of votes that will decide Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s bid for a fifth term. The Election Commission has set up tight security and monitoring mechanisms statewide

The Karnataka High Court has refused to quash the POCSO case against former Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa. The court upheld the trial court’s order taking cognizance of the alleged offence while exempting the BJP leader from personal appearances unless necessary

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu invited European investors to explore the state’s potential, describing it as a gateway to the global market. He highlighted major investments including Google’s $15 billion AI data centre and the state’s 160 GW green energy goal

Tensions escalated within Kerala’s ruling LDF after Education Minister V. Sivankutty criticised the CPI for celebrating the State’s withdrawal from the PM SHRI scheme. Sivankutty warned that the decision could affect Rs 15,000 crore in Samagra Shiksha Kerala funds

Exercise Trishul, a major tri-service drill involving the Army, Navy, and Air Force, concluded with the amphibious Amphex 2025 operation off Gujarat’s coast. Top commanders said the exercise set new benchmarks in jointness, interoperability, and combat readines

The Enforcement Directorate has arrested former Jaypee Infratech MD Manoj Gaur in connection with a Rs 14,599 crore money laundering case. The agency alleged that funds collected from thousands of home buyers were diverted to group trusts, leaving projects incomplete

The Karnataka High Court has permitted the RSS to conduct a route march in Chittapur on November 16 with 300 participants and a 50-member band, allowing a minor modification to the Tahsildar’s order while retaining the participant limit

Delhi Police have reconstructed Dr Umar Nabi’s movements before the Red Fort blast using over 50 CCTV cameras. The footage shows his calm demeanour, night halt, and zigzag routes across Delhi before his explosives-laden car detonated near the metro station

The Andhra Pradesh government plans to establish a Naval Systems and Shipbuilding Cluster along the Vizag–Srikakulam corridor under its Aerospace and Defence Policy 2025–2030. CM Naidu discussed defence collaboration, coastal tourism, and industrial investments with the Eastern Naval Command and foreign investor

The Congress on Thursday demanded an immediate all-party meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and urged that Parliament’s Winter Session be advanced to debate the Delhi blast. The party questioned the government’s “new normal doctrine” and sought accountability

Six Naxalites, including top Maoist leaders Urmila and Buchanna Kudiyam, were killed in a joint operation by security forces in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur district. The slain rebels carried a collective bounty of ₹27 lakh, officials said, calling it a major success

Actress Rakul Preet Singh visited the Siddhivinayak Temple in Mumbai ahead of the release of De De Pyaar De 2. Dressed in yellow traditional attire, she sought Lord Ganpati’s blessings and spoke about her experience working with co-star R Madhavan