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Tata Trusts Chairman Noel Tata has voiced concerns that a proposed public listing of Tata Sons could fundamentally alter the group's traditional business philosophy, potentially leading to profits being prioritised over philanthropy. This comes amid an ongoing dispute between Tata Trusts and the Tata Sons board regarding the holding company's ownership structure and leadership.

India's U-17 football team secured a dominant 12-0 victory over Guam in the AFC U-17 Asian Cup Qualifiers. Raj Singh Wahengbam scored four goals and Dallalmuon Gangte netted a hat-trick, propelling India to the top of Group E ahead of their next match against Palestine.

Indian women's hockey captain Salima Tete expresses confidence in the team's ability to maintain its successful momentum at the upcoming Asian Champions Trophy in Bhopal. The team aims to defend its title after a strong year, including an Asian Games gold. Tete highlights the team's consistency, adaptability, and support for new players, despite the absence of veteran goalkeeper Savita Punia.

The idea addresses an increasingly difficult problem on Earth: Data centres consume enormous amounts of electricity and water.

The Indian men's football team is set to play New Zealand in their second international friendly in Christchurch, aiming to recover from a significant 5-0 defeat in Auckland. Head coach Khalid Jamil and captain Anirudh Thapa have stressed the need for players to take responsibility, improve discipline, and overcome challenges like time zone differences and limited preparation time. The match will also be the first international fixture at the newly opened One New Zealand Stadium.

New Zealand opener Will Young expressed confidence in his team's ability to carry momentum from their recent comprehensive victory over India into the fifth and final ODI. He highlighted the importance of adapting to conditions and praised Matt Henry's bowling. Despite missing key players, Young believes the team can level the series against a strong Indian side.

Defending champions Pakistan, led by opener Usman Khan's century and Abdul Qadir's aggressive 80, posted a commanding total of 337 for nine against India in the Under-19 Asia Cup final. Skipper Farhan Yousaf also contributed a crucial half-century, setting a challenging target for India.

The highly anticipated interim trade deal between India and the United States is currently on hold, awaiting Washington's finalisation of its internal tariff framework, even as the US has assured New Delhi of a crucial comparative tariff advantage over its global competitors.

Bajaj Auto received the highest incentive payout under the government's Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for automobiles and auto components in FY26, securing approximately 625.65 crore. Despite exceeding investment targets, the scheme has significantly underperformed in job creation and incremental sales, generating only 46% of projected jobs and 23% of targeted sales by March 2026.

Indian Ambassador Vinay Mohan Kwatra strongly criticised the US Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) for its comments on arrests in India, particularly regarding Sharjeel Imam. Kwatra asserted that USCIRF has no authority to judge India's constitutional rights and accused it of partisan, ill-informed assessments, urging it to introspect on its own prejudices.

'In our view, an institution's character is preserved by the quality of its governance and accountability, not by its listing status.'

A global Microsoft outage significantly disrupted Indian businesses, affecting widely used applications like Outlook and Teams, leading to adjusted meetings, recalibrated plans, and concerns over corporate dependence on a few technology providers.

Bilal Kazi, a 27-year-old Indian student, has been sentenced to 30 years in prison in the UK for online child sexual abuse. Kazi, described as a serial online groomer, exploited and coerced numerous girls aged 10-15 by posing as a teenage boy on social media and gaming platforms, blackmailing them with explicit imagery. The extensive investigation identified 70 victims across 28 UK police forces.

India has made a formal consular request to Pakistan and is actively engaging with shipping operators to resolve the plight of six Indian seafarers stranded aboard a vessel at Karachi Port for over six months, the ministry of external affairs (MEA) said on Friday.

India, along with 50 other UN member states, has endorsed a call to action for health and humanitarian access into Gaza. As winter approaches, New Delhi stressed the importance of safe and unhindered aid for civilians and renewed efforts for peace and stability in the region.

A three-day hearing in London for Captain Ajay Pant, charged by UK authorities for allegedly violating Western sanctions on Russia, has concluded. Pant pleaded not guilty to charges related to the maritime transportation of oil products. The case involves the seizure of a Russian 'shadow fleet' oil tanker, MV Smyrtos, in June 2026. India's Ministry of External Affairs is in regular contact with UK authorities and Pant's family regarding his well-being.

India's foreign exchange reserves increased by $2.49 billion to $719.55 billion in the week ended November 6, primarily due to a rise in foreign currency assets and a significant appreciation in gold reserves, according to the latest Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data.

Kagiso Rabada, South Africa's key bowler, has stated that the team will maintain high intensity against Bangladesh in their upcoming home Test series, despite having recently topped the world rankings by defeating Australia. He acknowledged Bangladesh's improved performance and warned against complacency, emphasising the team's focus on playing with desperation to win.

India's domestic passenger vehicle dispatches surged by 12.4 per cent year-on-year in October, reaching a record 5.19 lakh units, while two-wheeler sales also saw a significant 16.1 per cent increase, driven by festive season preparations and improved demand.

The SAFF Championships will introduce the remote Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system for the first time in its history during the semifinals and final in Dhaka. This move aims to align the tournament with international refereeing standards, with live footage transmitted to a centralized hub in Thailand for review by certified officials. India will face Bhutan in one of the semifinals.

A new six-episode documentary series, Candidates, will explore the two-and-a-half-year journeys of Indian chess players D Gukesh, R Praggnanandhaa, R Vaishali, Arjun Erigaisi, and Vidit Gujrathi. Created by popular comedian Biswa Kalyan Rath and Prashant Raj, the series captures their personal and professional lives, from the 2022 Chess Olympiad to Gukesh's historic World Championship win in December 2024. It offers a behind-the-scenes look at their struggles and triumphs, premiering free on You

Embraer, the Brazilian aerospace firm, forecasts a demand for 2,520 aircraft with up to 150 seats in the Asia Pacific region over the next two decades. Excluding China, this figure stands at 1,050 jets. The company highlights the region's significant upgrade opportunities due to its large turboprop fleet and growing need for regional connectivity, driven by intra-regional trade and evolving economic environments.

One 97 Communications' subsidiary, Paytm Payments Services Ltd (PPSL), has received in-principle authorisation from the Reserve Bank of India to operate wallets. This approval comes with conditions, including a mandatory system and cyber security audit, and PPSL can only issue Prepaid Payment Instruments after final authorisation. This development follows a period of significant regulatory challenges for Paytm Payments Bank, including the cancellation of its banking licence. Concurrently, One 97

India's head coach Gautam Gambhir expressed significant concern after the team was bowled out for just 89 against New Zealand in the fourth ODI. He highlighted that the rapid collapse, rather than the low score itself, is a major worry, especially as the conditions in New Zealand are similar to those expected in the upcoming World Cup in South Africa. Gambhir also pointed out issues with playing the moving ball, costly dropped catches, and the inexperience of the bowling attack, while still back

World Championships medallists Kajal Dhochak and Neela Sirohi, along with U23 World silver medallist Amruta Pujari, secured their places in the Indian team for the upcoming Commonwealth Wrestling Championships in Polokwane, South Africa. Other wrestlers like Srishti, Nishu, Ahilya Sinde, Neha Sangwan, Pushpa, and Janvi also qualified. Notably, Antim Panghal was not allowed to compete due to missing weigh-in, while several top wrestlers received exemptions to compete as India's second entry at th

Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty closed lower, snapping a three-day rally, as retail inflation surged to 6.09 per cent in October, breaching the RBI's upper tolerance limit and prompting economists to anticipate a policy rate hike next month.

Boeing projects Southeast Asian airlines will require 4,985 new commercial aircraft by 2045 due to expanding fleets and replacements. The region's air passenger traffic is expected to grow 6.7% annually, outpacing economic growth, driven by rising incomes, tourism, and connectivity. Most new aircraft will be single-aisle, with a significant portion supporting fleet growth.

India's total exports, encompassing both merchandise and services, surged by 29.9 per cent to USD 89.99 billion in October, while the trade deficit simultaneously narrowed to USD 20.09 billion, according to recent government data.

Major Indian banks, including Bank of Baroda and Federal Bank, have begun raising interest rates on select fixed deposit (FD) tenures following the Reserve Bank of India's 25-basis points repo rate hike in October, with some special schemes offering up to 7.50% for senior citizens.

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.

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 Indian Olympic Association has criticised Hockey India for its failure to release funds for an inquiry committee investigating harassment allegations against HI Secretary General Bholanath Singh. Bholanath has cited a conflict of interest, stating he cannot sign the cheque for the committee, and has asked HI President Dilip Tirkey to do so instead, impeding the probe's start two months after its formation.

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.

The Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) is set to introduce an in-house large language model (LLM) on Monday, developed by IIT Madras, to streamline auditing processes by providing a single platform for internal inspection reports, auditing standards, and guidelines.

Indian athletes achieved a historic performance at the recently concluded Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal, securing 10 medals, including two unprecedented boxing gold medals. A contingent of 17 athletes brought home 2 gold, 3 silver, and 5 bronze medals across seven disciplines, marking India's second-best performance in the event's history.

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.

Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) account registrations in India fell to an 18-month low of 5.1 million in October, while closures surged to 5.9 million, the highest since April 2025, leading to a decline in active SIP accounts and monthly contributions.

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.

India's Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) schemes have achieved only 28% of their targeted employment generation by FY26, despite mobilising 76% of the envisaged investment, according to a NITI Aayog assessment. The report highlights an uneven translation of manufacturing growth into job creation and calls for refining the schemes' design, shifting towards demand-side support and sector-specific interventions.

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.

Indian equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty slumped in early trade, ending a three-day rally, as profit-taking combined with concerns over surging retail inflation, which breached the Reserve Bank of India's upper tolerance limit, leading to anticipation of a policy rate hike. Track Sensex, Nifty on November 13.

Thanking Narendra Modi for his support to the Zoroastrian community over the years, Vada Dasturji Khurshed Dastoor said the community had full faith that whatever decision the PM takes would be 'to the benefit of Bharat and our Zoroastrian community'.

Indian Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi recovered from a surprising defeat against Bibisara Assaubayeva to win their reverse fixture at the Total Chess World Championship Tour Pilot. However, siblings R Praggnanandhaa and R Vaishali had a tough day, both losing their two games on Thursday. World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen continued his winless streak, drawing both games against Abhimanyu Mishra.

India has reiterated that any code of conduct for the South China Sea must align with international maritime law, particularly the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). This statement comes as China and ASEAN continue negotiations on a pact for the contested region, where concerns over China's expansive claims and military activities persist.

Two brothers have been arrested in Saharanpur for allegedly murdering their 38-year-old uncle. The motive behind the crime was the uncle's objection to one of the brothers having an illicit relationship with his wife for approximately three-and-a-half years. The victim's body was found on November 9, and the accused were apprehended on Thursday.

Families of victims of the 1984 anti-Sikh riots, supported by the Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (DSGMC), protested by burning copies of Sonia Gandhi's memoir, 'Belonging: A Journey of Love'. They object to her portrayal of the communal massacre, which she describes as ragic and shameful but also states Rajiv Gandhi's heart held no bigotry or rancour despite governance failure. Protesters allege the account does not reflect historical events and the suffering of the Sikh community, de

Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal on Thursday said that all 19 Indian seafarers aboard Liberia-flagged crude oil tanker MT DOMINICA PROSPERITY were safe after the vessel was targeted in a projectile attack off Mina Saqr, UAE, on Wednesday.

A Class 12 student in Faridabad allegedly died by suicide using a country-made firearm in his home. Police are investigating the circumstances, including how the 17-year-old obtained the weapon, as the motive remains unclear.

A 45-year-old woman in Kozhikode lost Rs 49.2 lakh in an online trading fraud after being deceived by a fake Facebook video featuring Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. Police have registered a case and are tracking the bank accounts involved.

India U-17 head coach Mehrajuddin Wadoo praised captain Dallalmoun Gangte's leadership after their 4-2 win over Singapore in the AFC U-17 Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers. Wadoo also stressed the critical need for a structured pathway to transition young footballers to the senior national team, emphasising continuity and better opportunities for talent development.