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Rishabh Pant is recovering from a side strain and will miss the third unofficial Test against New Zealand A. Jasprit Bumrah and Ravindra Jadeja are expected to play in this match to prepare for upcoming Tests. Tilak Varma has joined the India A squad as Pants replacement, and Dhruv Jurel will continue to lead the team.

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Trump still has a lot of freedom: Tharoor on midterm outcomes and Presidential powers

Top Republican lawmakers have requested Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang to provide a briefing on his connections to Alice Huang. This request follows allegations related to national security concerns involving advanced AI chips. Lawmakers emphasized the need to address the extent of risk posed to U.S. national security. Huang's discussions with numerous executives include ordinary business information, according to Nvidia's claims.

South Korea's KOSPI stock index fell more than 8% during early trading on Friday, reflecting a significant sell-off. The stock market decline was primarily driven by losses in technology and semiconductor shares. As a result, a circuit breaker was activated by the Korea Exchange to halt trading temporarily. Experts indicated that the reaction may be an overreaction to recent US midterm election outcomes.

Iran has sent a nuclear proposal to the United States via Qatar in response to seven demands. Mediators are actively working to prevent further conflict between Iran and the US after the midterm elections. The US is reportedly reviewing the proposal while Iran has set specific conditions for negotiations. These conditions include lifting sanctions and releasing frozen assets.

Following the Republican Party's recent electoral losses, President Trump's domestic influence appears to have diminished significantly. Despite these setbacks, Trump retains considerable freedom to implement his foreign policy agenda. Democrats are poised to seek increased oversight of Trump's actions, especially concerning Iran and Israel. Challenges may arise as Trump continues to navigate these international affairs amid growing scrutiny.

Paraguay's Ueno Bank has collapsed, leaving customers locked out of their accounts and prompting nationwide protests. President Santiago Pea faces impeachment while being linked to the bank's swift downfall amid allegations of misconduct. The Central Bank had found serious issues with Uenos lending practices prior to its seizure, which caused it to be declared insolvent. Regulators found that the bank issued loans beyond legal limits without proper categorization.

Bharti Airtel has reported a profit surge to

US President Donald Trump linked the recent decline in the stock market to Democratic victories in the midterm elections. He mentioned that retirement savings have been impacted due to the market loss. While the stock market experienced a steep sell-off, the Nasdaq Composite fell significantly. Concerns about restrictions related to technology companies contributed to the downturn in market performance.

Mumbai: The Sensex on Thursday notched up its biggest single-day gains since April as overseas funds bought the most into Indian stocks in more than two years. The US midterm results sank oil prices and buoyed bets a Democratic congressional control would limit White House policy flip-flops and discourage artificial intelligence-heavy trades.Foreign institutional investors (FII) bought 14,975 crore worth of stock, provisional data on the NSE showed. This was the single-biggest daily buying by ov

The Securities and Exchange Board of India has introduced a new regulation allowing alternative investment fund managers to handle investor accreditation. This initiative is designed to streamline the accreditation process for investors looking for investment options. Managers are now authorized to evaluate eligibility during onboarding or at any stage of the scheme, providing greater flexibility.

Securities and Exchange Board of India has permitted mutual fund schemes to net fund obligations. This new regulation is set to come into effect starting April 1, 2027. It allows net settlement of funds at the individual scheme level while maintaining gross settlement for securities. Fund obligations cannot be adjusted across different schemes, and inter-scheme funding remains prohibited. Proceeds from outright sales must be funded separately for non-outright obligations.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio is deliberating on his future within the Trump administration following the Republican midterm losses. He has discussed potential resignation options with White House officials, yet his decision remains undisclosed. The political landscape has shifted significantly, prompting considerations for his next career moves. Rubio's association with Trump's policies is currently under scrutiny from newly empowered Democrats in Congress.

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has vowed to resist impeachment efforts following recent congressional elections. After Republican losses, his handling of the Iran war faces scrutiny from lawmakers. President Donald Trump continues to express support for Hegseth despite rising opposition within Congress. Hegseth has defended military policies, claiming they are essential for national security and military funding. The newly formed Democratic majority intends to investigate Hegseth's tenure ext

Life Insurance Corporation of India reported a 20% year-on-year increase in net profit for the September quarter. Net premium income rose by 16.2% to

The BSE has hit a significant milestone as the collective market capitalization of listed firms exceeded

In October 2026, new demat account additions reached a nine-month high, driven by strong IPO activity. NSDL and CDSL reported adding nearly 3.36 million accounts during the month. The total number of demat accounts at the end of October was approximately 244 million. The increase in account openings was mainly influenced by the successful launch of several public issues.

Two officials from the Federal Reserve have supported modest and steady interest rate increases to combat high inflation. They believe these adjustments should minimize disruptions for households, businesses, and financial markets. The Fed has left interest rates unchanged recently, with discussions ongoing about future hikes in December and early next year. The political landscape has shifted following the midterm elections, potentially changing price pressures in the economy.

Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar announced a police investigation into alleged electoral fraud by the BJP. He accused the party of manipulating voter rolls and distributing pre-filled Form 7 applications. Shivakumar highlighted the removal of many voters, especially from marginalized communities, during recent electoral processes. He emphasized the importance of protecting voting rights and restoring names to electoral rolls.

The 78-0 vote marked a stunning repudiation of Pena by lawmakers from his long-ruling Colorado Party, who joined the opposition in backing his impeachment after three days of demonstrations rocked the capital, Asuncion.

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The iShares Core S&P 500 ETF (IVV) generated the most shareholder value over the last 10 years. According to a Morningstar report, it created $263.1 billion in wealth for investors. Meanwhile, the Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) followed with $195.2 billion created for investors. Conversely, the ProShares UltraPro Short QQQ (SQQQ) lost $10 billion during the same decade. Smaller funds often struggled with losses due to market conditions and high-risk categories.

SanDisk stock: SanDisk shares plunged more than 19% on Thursday, extending a six-session slide despite strong quarterly earnings and an upbeat forecast. Growing attention on Chinas CXMT, pressure across memory stocks and concerns about data-centre expansion have added to the sell-off.

The 24-hour average Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 369 at 4 pm on Thursday, compared to 377 recorded at the same time on Wednesday, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).

A political struggle has emerged over recent appointments to the Gokul Milk Cooperative by the state government. Opposition parties argue that this move undermines the democratic process established by the farmer elections. The Congress party claims that the government's actions represent an attempt to seize power through illegal means. Supporters of the government argue that the appointments are necessary to resolve a deadlock within the cooperative.

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The Bombay High Court affirmed that the Representation of the People Act remains effective during the electoral rolls revision process. It directed the Electoral Registration Officer of Santa Cruz to include the family names in the voter list. The family had applied for a change of address, but their request was initially denied. Following multiple rejections from electoral officials, the court intervened to ensure their voting rights.

Jaypal Malviya achieved Indias first quota for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics by winning silver. He scored 242.2 points in the mens 10m air pistol event at the ISSF World Championships. Heavyweights Manu Bhaker and Suruchi Inder Singh faced disappointing outcomes in the women's competition.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio may be preparing to resign from Trump administration to run for president in 2028, a report said. Around five members from Donald Trumps cabinet could leave the administration. The officials may quit after the public backlash over the rise in energy costs. The White House and the State Department have strongly denied the report.

Actor Dhanush has fuelled speculation about a possible political debut after renaming his fan club the Dhanush Welfare Movement and organising a meeting of female fans. Silver lamps bearing lotus emblems and a reported meeting with an RSS functionary have added to the chatter, though his organisation has denied political intent.

The Centre has expressed support for a public interest litigation regarding constitutional functionaries and their resignation benefits. The petition aims to prevent these functionaries from retaining perks upon resigning to evade removal proceedings. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta indicated the government would respond to the petition. The plea also argues that such provisions are arbitrary and violate constitutional rights. This legal action highlights the importance of accountability among hi

The Supreme Court asked the Calcutta High Court to urgently consider a plea seeking disqualification of 10 Trinamool Congress MLAs under the anti-defection law. Declining to entertain a direct disqualification petition, the apex court allowed senior TMC leader Sovandeb Chattopadhyay to approach the high court and requested expedited consideration by a division bench.

The Supreme Court stayed criminal contempt proceedings against Punjab Chief Secretary KAP Sinha and other officials over delays in clearing pending dearness allowance and relief dues of employees and pensioners. It also restrained coercive action in the civil contempt case and asked the state to specify how much arrears it can release by March 31, 2027.

Congress has called out the Home Minister Amit Shah for his failure to effectively control the ministry. The party highlighted several incidents, including infiltration and regional unrest, over the past years. Pawan Khera expressed that the ongoing situation requires a change in leadership. He suggested that Shah should return to his role as BJP president.

QQQ stock: Invesco QQQ Trust fell more than 5% toward $655 on Thursday as investors sold technology and semiconductor stocks following the US midterm elections. Qualcomm's disappointing chip sales and concerns over AI data center spending added to the pressure, even as QQQ increased its holdings in Nvidia, Apple and Microsoft on Tuesday.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah challenged Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to debate the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise in Parliament, offering to convene a special session for the discussion. Addressing a BJP rally in Haryana's Karnal, Shah accused Gandhi of disrupting parliamentary proceedings and protecting infiltrators through the INDIA bloc's campaign.

Paraguayan President Santiago Pena announced his resignation after the central bank's takeover of Ueno Bank left three million depositors, including pensioners, unable to access their money. The crisis triggered protests, an impeachment push and accusations of political favouritism against Pena, whose own Colorado Party backed his removal.

President Donald Trump's administration engaged in secret discussions with Iran about deporting Iranians while the war continued. Court documents reveal that the administration planned to deport Iranians via a third country. The judge demanded the government provide notice of any deportation plans involving Iranians. A lawsuit alleges that immigration agencies shared confidential information with the Iranian government, risking the lives of many individuals.

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