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Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Kalachakra Empowerment ceremony with Bhutan’s King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and former King Jigme Singye Wangchuck during the Global Peace Prayer Festival, reaffirming India-Bhutan cultural and spiritual ties and discussing cooperation in energy, trade, technology, and connectivity

JioHotstar will exclusively livestream the grand premiere of SS Rajamouli’s Globetrotter on 15 November at 7 pm from Ramoji Film City, featuring Shruti Haasan and Divine, Mahesh Babu’s teaser debut, and a spectacular fireworks display.

A domestic quarrel in Bowenpally turned violent on Wednesday when relatives of a man’s wife allegedly attacked him with sharp weapons. Syed Junaid sustained serious injuries but is stable. Bowenpally police have registered an attempted murder case and launched an investigation.

The Indian Army is establishing the Lachit Borphukan Military Station at Bamunigaon in Assam’s Dhubri district near the Bangladesh border to strengthen intelligence, border security, and regional stability amid rising concerns over cross-border crimes, fundamentalist activities, and geopolitical tensions

Over half of Indian companies expect AI workloads to grow more than 50% in the next three to five years, with 51% planning new data‑centre capacity. Cisco highlights risks of AI infrastructure debt for firms lacking architectural foresight.

The rupee fell 15 paise to 88.65 against the US dollar on Wednesday, pressured by rising crude prices and FII outflows. Optimism over a potential India-US trade deal and MSCI-driven inflows provided partial support to the domestic currency.

Tepuri Prathap Goud, 30, died by suicide a day before his wedding in Nizamabad following a family argument. Police registered a case based on his brother’s complaint and launched an investigation into the incident.

Sensex and Nifty opened higher on Wednesday, led by blue-chip stocks such as Reliance Industries and Infosys. Investor sentiment was boosted by optimism over an impending India-US trade deal, while FIIs sold and DIIs bought equities worth Rs 2,188 crore.

India wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel dismissed any notion of competition with Rishabh Pant, saying the focus is on the team. Ahead of the South Africa series, he praised both sides’ fast-bowling strength and described his Test debut as a “surreal” experience.

PM Modi met Bhutan’s Fourth King Jigme Singye Wangchuck in Thimphu during his two-day visit, celebrating the King’s 70th birth anniversary, discussing bilateral cooperation across multiple sectors, and inaugurating the 1020 MW Punatsangchhu-II hydroelectric project.

Customs at Hyderabad’s RGIA seized Rs 3 crore worth of drones, iPhones, iWatches, and gaming consoles from two passengers arriving from Abu Dhabi. Officials suspect a larger smuggling network and have taken the duo into custody for further investigation.

Australia joined India, Japan, and the US for Exercise Malabar 2025 in the West Pacific. The maritime exercise, featuring INS Sahyadri and HMAS Ballarat, aims to strengthen interoperability, regional security, and collective readiness through complex naval drills and operational coordination.

President Trump defended H-1B visas, citing the US need for foreign talent in specialized industries, even amid a crackdown and legal challenges. Florida Governor DeSantis criticised H-1B use in universities, while India-born workers continue to receive the majority of visas.

Bollywood actor Govinda, 61, was hospitalised at CritiCare Hospital, Juhu, after fainting at home. He is under observation and undergoing tests. His lawyer and friend Lalit Bindal shared the update on Instagram, wishing him a speedy recovery.

Veteran actor Dharmendra, 89, was discharged from Mumbai’s Breach Candy Hospital as his family opted for home treatment. The family refuted false death reports and requested privacy, with Hema Malini criticising irresponsible media coverage.

Endowments Minister Konda Surekha apologised to actor Nagarjuna and his family for her October 2024 remarks, stating they were not intended to hurt or defame them. The apology comes amid speculation ahead of the pending court verdict.

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condoled the Red Fort car explosion in Delhi, urging a full investigation. He also condemned the Islamabad suicide attack. India rejected Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif’s claims linking the attacks, calling them baseless.

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Indian pacer Mohammed Siraj termed the upcoming Test series against South Africa crucial for the World Test Championship cycle. Confident after strong performances in England and against the West Indies, Siraj said he is bowling with rhythm and eager for the challenge

Makkal Needhi Maiam, led by Kamal Haasan, has submitted a request to the Election Commission for a new common symbol from a list of ten options for the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. The party previously contested with the 'battery torch' symbol in 2021

Indian footballers, including Sunil Chhetri and Sandesh Jhingan, have jointly urged the AIFF to restart the paused ISL season, saying their frustration has turned into desperation. The appeal follows the federation’s failure to attract bidders for the league’s commercial rights

India captain Shubman Gill spent over 90 minutes at the nets in Kolkata, fine-tuning his technique ahead of the opening Test against South Africa. Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sai Sudharsan also trained hard, as the management inspected the dry pitch

Royal United FC thrashed Shastri FC 10-1 in the TFA B-Division Football League. Loyola Academy edged Young Men Guild 71-70 in basketball, and Uttar Pradesh defeated Hyderabad by three wickets in the BCCI Under-23 One-Day Cricket Championship

Indian GMs Arjun Erigaisi, P Harikrishna and Karthik Venkataraman drew their games with black pieces in Round 4 of the FIDE World Cup in Panaji, while R Praggnanandhaa survived a tense battle with GM Daniil Dubov to secure a draw