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- Ipswich Town Seek Home Victory Against In‑Form Bournemouth
· Sports
Town midfielder Florentino Luís urges Portman Road fans to help Ipswich beat Bournemouth, who are unbeaten in last three Premier League games.
- Centre to Upgrade Top Jan Aushadhi Pharmacies into Flagship Outlets
· India
The Indian government plans to transform its best‑performing Jan Aushadhi Kendras—government‑backed retail pharmacies—into modern flagship outlets. The…
- Cabinet Extends Stand‑Up India, CGFMU, NBS, Noida Metro Aqua Line and Approves Yuge Yugeen Bharat Museum
· India
On 11 November, the Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved several measures. It extended the Stand‑Up India Scheme for five years…
- Rui Pinto in Talks with UK Authorities to Aid Crime Investigations
· Sports
Football whistleblower Rui Pinto is in talks with UK authorities to help investigate financial and sporting crime, seeking police protection.
- Delhi Teen Wins 2026 Diana Award for Low‑Cost Air Filter Turning Classroom Fans into Purifiers
· India
Krish Aggarwal, a student at Sanskriti School in New Delhi, received the 2026 Diana Award for his work on Project Vayu, a low‑cost air filtration system…
- Logitech Grants Paid Gaming Days to 7,000 Employees Ahead of GTA VI Launch
· Technology
Logitech is giving all 7,000 employees paid leave to play video games before GTA VI launches, with a livestream event on Nov. 19 at its San Jose HQ.
- Amit Shah to Open Two-Day CII Partnership Summit in Vizag
· Business & Finance
Amit Shah will inaugurate a two‑day CII Partnership Summit in Vizag, drawing 58 countries, 400+ B2B meetings, and 272 projects worth ₹6 lakh crore.
- Opposition Leader Accuses Kerala Govt of Unqualified KCHR Chair Appointment
· India
Pinarayi Vijayan accuses Kerala government of appointing unqualified Vinodkumar Kallolickal as KCHR chair, citing arbitrary removal of search committee names…
- Five Detained Over Alleged Desecration of Santal Worship Site in Keonjhar
· India
Odisha police arrested five men for allegedly desecrating the Santal sacred grove Jaher Than in Basantpur, Keonjhar, after an incident on Oct 23.
- Sunetra Pawar Says NCP Merger Will Clarify Over Time
· India
Deputy CM Sunetra Pawar says speculation about an NCP merger will become clear over time, after meeting with Sharad Pawar and other leaders.
- Gaza’s Flood Crisis Exacerbated by War‑Damaged Infrastructure
· World
Heavy rains in Gaza have flooded 70,000 tents, affecting 350,000 people, as war‑damaged stormwater and sewage systems collapse.
- Cabinet Grants ₹3,230 Crore for New Delhi Museum Project
· India
Union Cabinet approved ₹3,230 crore for Yuge Yugeen Bharat National Museum on Central Vista, targeting completion March 2031.
- Pakistan Women’s Captain Urges Equal Support for Female Cricketers
· Sports
Fatima Sana, Pakistan’s women’s cricket captain, urges parity with men’s teams, fans to fill stadiums, and highlights her WBBL, Asian Games bronze, and 2028…
- India Considers Upgrading Old Wind Farms to Boost Capacity Without New Land
· India
India is evaluating the replacement of aging wind turbines with larger, more efficient models to increase output at existing farms without acquiring…
- PTI Calls for Unrestricted Access to Imran Khan After Hospital Visit
· Politics
PTI demands unrestricted access to Imran Khan after his eye treatment at PIMS and return to Adiala Jail, raising concerns about his care.
- Moscow’s Focus on Outlasting Western Aid, Not Peace, Drives Abu Dhabi Talks
· World
Abu Dhabi trilateral talks continue as Russia, Ukraine, and the US debate Western aid, with Moscow focused on outlasting support rather than peace.
- Pakistan’s Imports from India Rise 69% in Q3 2025 Despite Ongoing Tensions
· Business & Finance
Pakistan’s imports from India rose 69% to $61.7 million in Q3 2025, driven by pharmaceuticals and vaccines, despite trade restrictions and tensions.
- China’s $1.04 Trillion Trade Surplus Highlights Export Strength and Domestic Demand Weakness
· World
China's trade surplus hit $1.04 trillion in first ten months, driven by AI and semiconductors, while domestic demand remains weak and exports dominate growth.
- Iran Holds Hormuz Shut, Demands U.S. Meet Seven Conditions Before Talks
· World
Iran’s security chief Mohsen Rezaei said Tehran is awaiting a response from the United States on its seven conditions for peace talks and dismissed…
- India and U.S. Officials Meet to Strengthen Counter‑Narcotics Cooperation
· India
On Nov 2‑3, India's NCB and U.S. ONDCP met in New Delhi to review counter‑narcotics cooperation, sharing intelligence, tactics and precursor control.
- Delhi High Court Upholds Passenger Rights to Civil or Criminal Action Over Airline Staff Misconduct
· India
The Delhi High Court ruled that passengers who suffer from alleged misconduct or unlawful behaviour by airline staff can seek civil or criminal remedies…
- Midterm Results Signal Shift in U.S.–Israel Relations
· World
U.S. midterm elections reveal growing strain on decades‑long U.S.–Israel support, with Trump announcing a $4 billion aid cut by 2026.
- Supermarket Fridge Hacks Spark Broader Cybersecurity Concerns
· Cyber Awareness
Hackers took control of supermarket fridges in France and across Europe, causing fires and food spoilage, exposing weak internet‑connected equipment.
- Air India Plane to Mumbai Moved to Isolation Bay After Hijack Threat Note Found
· India
A note warning of a hijack was discovered in the washroom of an Air India flight bound for Mumbai just before its scheduled departure from Kolkata…
- GCC to Establish Unified Military Command HQ in Kuwait
· World
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has decided to establish an advanced headquarters for its Unified Military Command in Kuwait, with plans to station…
- China Urges Global Shift to Green Energy as Climate Summit Opens
· Climate & Environment
China pledges to lead global climate governance, exports $220B clean‑tech, 85% solar capacity, 80% lithium batteries, 75% EVs. COP31 in Turkey tests leadership.
- Trump Calls for Compensation from Israel and Gulf Allies for Iran War Costs
· Politics
Trump says the U.S. should be paid $47.1 billion for the Iran war from Israel and Gulf allies like Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, and Kuwait.
- FIBA Africa Announces 2027 Road to BAL Elite 16 Groupings
· Sports
FIBA Africa held the 2027 Road to BAL Elite 16 draw in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, dividing 16 clubs into four groups. Top teams will qualify for the 2027 BAL…
- Iran‑US Talks Shift Toward Synchronized, Verified Steps
· World
For nearly twenty years, Iran and the United States have debated who should move first in their negotiations. The question has been whether Iran should…
- HHRC Orders Statewide Police Storeroom Security Review After 32 Firearms Theft
· India
The Haryana Human Rights Commission (HHRC) has directed the director general of police (DGP) to conduct a statewide review of security arrangements at…