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Police in Malappuram district, Kerala, arrested a 38-year-old man on Friday and seized 101.57 grams of MDMA, along with Rs 3.6 lakh in cash and other drug-related paraphernalia, following a tip-off and search operation at his residence.

A 27-year-old man from Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, was arrested in Keralam's Palakkad district on Thursday for alleged links with extremist groups. The arrest was made under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, following intelligence inputs about individuals posing a threat to national security.

Debutant Mahli Beardman claimed a sensational 6/24 to help Australia crush England by seven wickets in the first ODI in Perth. The hosts' victory came amid renewed tensions in Australian cricket following Usman Khawaja's Sandpapergate revelations.

India is set to host the SCO Civilisational Dialogue Forum in New Delhi from November 20-22, with several member and dialogue partner countries confirming participation. Union Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat expressed hope for Pakistan's attendance, marking a significant invitation amidst recent bilateral tensions. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the event, which aims to foster shared civilisational heritage and human values among SCO nations.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has intensified his challenge to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for a one-on-one debate, claiming he possesses proof of allegations against Modi on his phone, which he alleges is being tapped by the Prime Minister. Gandhi asserted that such a debate would end Modi's political career and criticised the BJP for suggesting a parliamentary debate, citing restrictions on his speech in the House. He even proposed Gautam Adani or Mohan Bhagwat as judges for the debate.

Shreyas Iyer blamed the dramatic change in pitch conditions for India's 244-run defeat to New Zealand in the fourth ODI, saying the surface went from a batting-friendly belter to a seamer-friendly track. He vowed to regroup and fight back in the series decider.

Will Young's career-best 125 and Matt Henry's six-wicket demolition powered New Zealand to a crushing 244-run victory, reducing India's series lead to 2-1 and keeping their hopes alive.

The Gauhati High Court has ruled that a PAN card and an Electoral Photo Identity Card (EPIC) alone are insufficient to establish Indian citizenship or family relationships without supporting records. The court upheld a Foreigners Tribunal's decision declaring a woman from Darrang district a foreigner, dismissing her writ petition. The ruling emphasizes the need for comprehensive documentation beyond these common identity proofs in citizenship cases.

Australia Test captain Pat Cummins has strongly rejected former opener Usman Khawaja's claims that he was overlooked for the national team's leadership role due to his skin colour, calling the allegation serious and demanding evidence.

A low-pressure area has formed over the southeast Bay of Bengal and is expected to intensify into a depression by November 15. This weather system is likely to bring squally weather and increased wind speeds to the region. Consequently, fishing operations have been halted in Tuticorin district, affecting thousands of fishermen, especially after a recent cyclone incident.

Rakul Singh and Jackky Bhagnani to Shanaya Kapoor and Ananya Birla, celebrities brought their style to Art Mumbai's opening night.

Police in Bhubaneswar have arrested a second person, Sabita Sethi, in connection with the murder of 76-year-old Kunjalata Nanda. Sethi was arrested in Puri, and gold ornaments and other valuables stolen from the victim's house were recovered from her possession. The primary suspect, caretaker Balbhadra Maharana, was arrested earlier in Gujarat, and his interrogation led to Sethi's arrest.

The plot reeks of unoriginality and the conversations scream cringe, shudders Sukanya Verma.

Scientists have developed an advanced gene therapy that effectively reduces tremors associated with Parkinson's disease. This new approach, detailed in a package of 26 studies, is more effective and less invasive than current treatments. The research also includes a comprehensive multi-species cellular atlas of the basal ganglia, offering new insights into neurological conditions like schizophrenia and autism.

Police in Meerut have arrested two individuals, Rohit alias Birju and Harsh alias Tannu, in connection with a firing incident that occurred in Mawana's Kishanpur Birana village on November 8. Illegal firearms were recovered from the accused, who are now being produced before a court.

India suffered a shocking top-order collapse against New Zealand in the fourth ODI, with Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Shreyas Iyer dismissed for ducks in the first over. The visitors slumped to 9/4, reviving memories of their 2019 World Cup semi-final defeat.

President Droupadi Murmu presented the National Sports Awards at Rashtrapati Bhavan, honouring 17 Arjuna awardees including decathlete Tejaswin Shankar and Grandmasters Divya Deshmukh and Vidit Gujrathi. This year saw no Khel Ratna recipient. The ceremony followed a re-evaluation process to uphold the integrity of the awards, which were announced after a significant delay. Para-athletes Ekta Bhyan and Rudransh Khandelwal were also among the recipients, while no cricketer was awarded this year.

'When you are playing the role of Ram, you should look like Ram. You don't look like Ram, and you are not speaking in Ram's style.'

Security was tightened across Jammu and Kashmir following the terror attack on CRPF personnel in Kulgam.

A Special Investigation Team (SIT) has named former Chennai Police Commissioner A Arun and six other police personnel as accused in a POCSO case involving Gem Granites founder R Veeramani. The officers are accused of failing to properly investigate the initial complaint. Simultaneously, the SIT filed its first charge sheet against Veeramani and two drivers for the alleged sexual abuse of a minor Dalit girl.

'I'm Not Sure What Just Happened,' says Australian fast bowler Mahli Beardman after an unforgettable One-Day International debut against England in Perth, shattering a 38-year-old record with 6/24.

A special court in Thane, Maharashtra, acquitted a 21-year-old man in a 2024 kidnapping and sexual assault case, citing inconsistencies in the prosecution's evidence. Despite the acquittal, the court strongly recommended compensation and rehabilitation for the orphaned minor survivor, emphasising restorative justice and financial support. The case involved a 13-year-old girl whose father reported her missing, leading to charges under the IPC and POCSO Act.

Indian women's hockey coach Sjoerd Marijne is focused on developing squad depth and player versatility ahead of the Women's Asian Champions Trophy in Bhopal. Following their Asian Games gold and 2028 Olympic qualification, the team aims to build on its success by training players for multiple positions and concentrating on self-improvement for upcoming challenges like the FIH Pro League.

Two individuals, Dheeraj and Monu alias Praveen, wanted in connection with the shooting of President's Bodyguard jawan Saurabh Tomar, have been arrested in Baghpat following an encounter. The jawan was injured on November 8 during an altercation over firecrackers.

A widespread Microsoft 365 outage on Friday disrupted services like Outlook and Teams for thousands of users globally. The incident also impacted AI services from OpenAI and Anthropic that rely on Microsoft connectors. Microsoft attributed the disruption to server unavailability under elevated load and was working to restore services, with some businesses rescheduling operations due to the outage.

Will Young struck a superb 125 after being dropped twice early in his innings as New Zealand posted 333 against India in the fourth ODI at Mount Maunganui. India's bowlers fought back in the final 10 overs to restrict the hosts to 68 runs.

He was the first Indian to lead the club on a full-time basis.

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has extended the ban on controversial Islamic preacher Zakir Naik's Islamic Research Foundation (IRF) for another five years, citing its involvement in activities prejudicial to national security and communal harmony.

Mauricio Pochettino is reportedly set to sign a two-and-a-half-year deal with Manchester United, replacing Michael Carrick who was sacked after the team's poor start to the 2026/27 season, currently sitting in the Premier League relegation zone.

Delhi's air quality plunged into the 'severe' category for the first time this season on Friday morning, with the average Air Quality Index (AQI) hitting 403. Several monitoring stations reported even higher levels, prompting the invocation of Stage III of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) to curb pollution.

Till the story remains focused on the tentative romance, the film is enjoyable. When the outside world intervenes, it falls apart, sighs Deepa Gahlot.

Police in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh, have registered a case against two individuals, Meraj Khan and Danish Khan, for allegedly poisoning 40 chickens at a poultry farm in Garwarh village under section 325 of the BNS.

Australian cricket captain Pat Cummins has stated he will not pursue legal action against former teammate Usman Khawaja, despite being advised that some contents of Khawaja's autobiography 'Sabr' regarding the 2018 ball-tampering scandal were 'probably defamatory'.

From Rahul Mahajan to Munnawar Faruqui and Isha Malviya, Bigg Boss has seen its fair share of love triangles and messy situationships that kept the audience hooked and talking.

Indian squash player Suraj Chand secured a spot in the men's singles quarter-finals of the Singapore Classic PSA Challenger event after a dominant straight-game victory. Meanwhile, the women's competition saw Indian players Tanvi Khanna, Sanya Vats, and Rathika Seelan exit in the second round.

A court in Kairana, Uttar Pradesh, has scheduled November 16 for the appearance of two Tihar Jail inmates implicated in the murder of Haryanvi singer Ankit Balyan. The Delhi Police failed to produce them for a prior hearing. The gangsters had previously sought court directions for enhanced security during their transfer, citing fears of a fake encounter.

'Sonia had seen how Narasimha Rao had taken advantage of her political naivety and tried to undermine the legacy of the Nehru-Gandhi family.'

Former Australian opener David Warner has accused current captain Pat Cummins of and quot;throwing Usman Khawaja under the bus and quot; regarding Khawaja's autobiography allegations about the 2018 Sandpapergate scandal. Warner, who was banned for his role, also revealed his wife lost a baby in the aftermath of the incident, describing Cricket Australia's investigation as and quot;botched. and quot;

A preliminary probe into the Kolkata-Sairang Express derailment on November 11 points to a malfunctioning main braking system.

Jessica Pegula saved a match point to defeat Linda Noskova 7-6(2), 4-6, 7-5, securing her spot in the WTA Finals semi-finals and eliminating fellow American Coco Gauff from the season-ending championships.

Indian shuttler Kidambi Srikanth was defeated by Japan's Koki Watanabe in straight games at the Kumamoto Masters Japan Super 500 tournament on Friday. Despite showing glimpses of form and leading in the second game, Srikanth suffered a collapse, losing 22-24, 15-21. This exit follows his impressive win against world No. 8 Kodai Naraoka on Thursday.

Italy delivered a commanding 3-1 victory over France in the Nations League, while Harry Kane celebrated his record 126th cap for England by scoring a match-winning penalty in their 2-1 win against Croatia, securing a quarter-final spot.

A Delhi-based defence entrepreneur, Sahil Luthra, has reported receiving a fresh extortion demand of Rs 5 crore and a death threat, allegedly from gangster Rohit Godara. Luthra, who claims to have faced repeated threats since 2024, has sought police protection and an investigation. Police are currently verifying the complaint.

A journalist named Tariq was allegedly stabbed in Lucknow during an altercation stemming from a monetary dispute. The incident occurred on Thursday evening, involving another journalist, Santosh Sharma, and the accused, Rajkumar. Tariq, who intervened, sustained a stab wound and is currently stable in hospital, while Rajkumar has been detained.

Gujarat police have issued a warning about a widespread cyber scam exploiting the Diwali festival. Fraudsters are circulating fake messages claiming Prime Minister Narendra Modi is offering Rs 8,000 cash assistance, luring users to click malicious links. These links lead to WhatsApp account hacking and the theft of banking information through the download of harmful APK files. Authorities advise verifying schemes only through official channels and exercising caution with unknown links and downlo

Rejin S Babu's Bouma is a supernatural thriller that takes viewers on a bizarre journey involving inherited property, mysterious killings, and occult elements, featuring Dileesh Pothan as a cop investigating a suspicious death.

This week's OTT releases feature a diverse slate of films and series, including the real-life couple Vijay Devarakonda and Rashmika Mandanna in Ranabaali, Rajinikanth's Jailer 2, and Kareena Kapoor Khan and Prithviraj Sukumaran in Daayra, alongside international offerings like The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Season 3. and Avengers Endgame: Encore.

A wanted gang leader, Prakash alias Akash, was apprehended by Delhi Police after an exchange of fire in the central district, sustaining a gunshot injury. He was wanted for a violent gang clash in September.

Pat Cummins has vehemently rejected Usman Khawaja's claims about the 2018 sandpaper scandal, denied masterminding the plot, challenged his captaincy allegations and ruled out legal action, urging closure.

The Siang Project has remained a contentious issue, with sections of local communities and indigenous organisations raising concerns over its potential social and environmental consequences.