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New Delhi, Nov 15: NITI Aayog will launch a series of five National Workshops on 17 November 2026 to draw lessons from twenty-five years of the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, as Head of Government. The series will study this quarter century of public leadership so that its lessons become part of the nations shared knowledge. It will document the experiences of those who were part of this journey and translate them into knowledge that benefits all. The Prime Minister assumed office as Chief Minister of Gujarat on 7 October 2001. After serving for more than twelve years in that office, he assumed office as Prime Minister of India in May 2014 and is now serving his third successive term. With the completion of twenty-five years on 7 October 2026, this marks the longest continuous tenure at the head of an elected government in India. Throughout this period, governance has been anchored in the idea of the Pradhan Sevak, under which every office of government exists to serve the citizens. Antyodaya has set the measure of progress at the last person. Jan Bhagidari has made development a peoples movement. The principle of Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas, Sabka Prayas has further strengthened this as a shared national undertaking. The goal of Viksit Bharat by 2047 has provided this approach a long horizon, asking every institution to plan and act for India as it approaches the centenary of Independence. Much of what India has learnt about governing at this scale is held in the experience of the officers, institutions and citizens who took and carried through these decisions. The series will record their first-hand accounts and examine them with academic rigour. It will develop them into institutional learning material, including case studies, research papers and teaching material, for civil servants, training institutions, universities, students and the wider public. The five National Workshops will be focus on the following governance themes: Leadership as Mission in November 2026, Governance as Delivery in January 2027, Development as Inclusion in April 2027, Civilisational Identity in July 2027 and India as a Global Force in September 2027. The first National Workshop, Leadership as Mission, will be held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi on 17th November 2026. It will study leadership through the specific decisions in which it becomes visible and the manner in which those decisions are translated into outcomes for citizens. Anurag Jain, Chief Executive Officer, NITI Aayog, will welcome the participants and Shri Ashok Kumar Lahiri, Vice Chairman, NITI Aayog, will deliver the opening remarks. Dr. P.K. Mishra, Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister, will deliver the inaugural keynote address, and Shri Uday Kotak, Founder, Kotak Mahindra Bank, will deliver a keynote address. Dr. R. Balasubramaniam, Member, NITI Aayog, will set out the framework of the workshop. Four first-hand accounts from those who were directly part of significant decisions will form the core of the day. Shri Rajeev Topno, Additional Chief Secretary, Government of Gujarat, will speak on the reconstruction of Kutch following the 2001 earthquake. Ms. Preeti Sudan, former Union Health Secretary and former Chairman, UPSC, will speak on the response to Covid-19. Shri Shailesh Kumar Singh, former Secretary, Ministry of Rural Development, will speak on Lakhpati Didi. Dr. S. Somanath, former Chairman, ISRO, will share his experience on the opening up of the space economy. A panel discussion on Leadership for Viksit Bharat will be moderated by Shri B.V.R. Subrahmanyam, former Chief Executive Officer, NITI Aayog. The panellists will include Shri Arvind Kumar Sharma, Cabinet Minister for Urban Development and Energy, Government of Uttar Pradesh, Prof. Vishal Gupta, Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad, Ms. Debjani Ghosh, Distinguished Fellow, NITI Aayog, and Ms. Narayani Bhatia, Joint Magistrate, Hardoi. Dr. T.V. Somanathan, Cabinet Secretary, will close the workshop and launch the Karmayogi Sankalpa on the iGOT Karmayogi platform. Through the Sankalpa, civil servants across the country will commit to a specific change in their own leadership practice. Around 900 participants are expected to attend the workshop, of whom 250 will participate directly in the deliberations. These will include 150 government officers, including Secretaries and senior officers of the Union and State Governments and District Collectors of Aspirational Districts. The participants will also include 25 students of leading institutions and universities, and 50 community partners and beneficiaries of national flagship schemes. The group discussions will be guided by 25 case facilitators trained under the Amrit Gyaan Kosh initiative of the Capacity Building Commission. The proceedings will be streamed on the iGOT Karmayogi platform.
BITS Pilani endowment drive reaches $54 million in 23 months: Group VC
BITS Pilani's endowment fund has crossed USD 54 million, just 23 months after it set a target of USD 100 million, according to group Vice Chancellor V Ramgopal Rao. While more than 24 individual alumni and alumni batches have each pledged USD one million or more, annual alumni giving reached a record Rs 82 crore in the financial year 2025 to 2026, a 43 per cent increase over the previous year and nearly 90 times the level recorded when the Alumni Relations Office was established in the financial year 2017 to 2018. Cumulative alumni contributions of Rs 256 crore have supported initiatives across BITS campuses. Founders, CEOs, scientists, reunion batches and companies led by alumni have contributed from India and around the world. When we set out to build a USD 100 million endowment, it was an ambitious goal. Our alumni have responded with extraordinary generosity, Rao told PTI. Reaching USD 54 million in 23 months shows their faith in Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BIT
Trinamool MP criticises CM Adhikari for praising Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Nov 15 (IANS) Four-time Trinamool Congress Lok Sabha member and senior advocate, Kalyan Banerjee, on Sunday, launched a scathing attack on West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, over the latters recent statement praising Left leader and former CM late Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee. Last week, while addressing a programme in Gokulnagar in East Midnapore district, CM Adhikari described Bhattacharjee as a good man in a wrong party and also said the late former Chief Minister was very honest in his personal life. He was a very good person. But the party that he belonged to is bad, CM Adhikari said. CM Adhikari also described how cordial his relationship is with Bhattacharjees widow, Mira Bhattacharjee. A few days ago, she fell ill. I went to visit her, CM Adhikari said. Notably, Mira Bhattacharjee has in the past expressed appreciation for Adhikari's industrialisation push and said she believed he could realise some of her late husband's unfinished industrial development goals for the state. However, on Sunday, Kalyan Banerjee, one of the leading faces in the minority faction in Trinamool Congress led by former Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and her nephew, Abhishek Banerjee, launched a scathing attack against the CM for the latters praising statements about Bhattacharjee and also attacked the late CPI(M) leader in an unprecedented manner. Bhattacharjee is now very close to the hearts of Adhikari. Bhattacharjee was the leader in all attacks unleashed by the CPI(M) workers when he was the head of the state. Whatever some people might say about Bhattacharjee, the truth is that most of the atrocities against common people took place when he was heading the state. Bhattacharjee was also the police minister. How can we forget the events of mass killings during this regime? He was the hero of all the murderers in CPI(M). Even though he has died, all these facts should be said. It is a different matter that he was honest in his personal life. But mentally, he was thoroughly dishonest, said Kalyan Banerjee while speaking to a section of the media persons. However, he also clarified that whatever he said was his personal observation and not that of his party. CPI(M) leader Satarup Ghosh described Kalyan Banerjee's comments as the latters drunken delirium and said that there was no necessity to give any importance to such statements.
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Eternal reassesses 100% EV delivery goal
New Delhi: While remaining committed to green mobility, Zomato and Blinkit parent Eternal is reassessing its 2030 target for a 100 per cent electric delivery fleet due to rapid business expansion and an evolving EV ecosystem.In an interview with PTI, Anjalli Ravi Kumar, Chief Sustainability Officer at Eternal, said the company is working toward a revised timeline, factoring in the availability of electric vehicles, supporting government policies, and the transportation requirements of its various businesses.Also Read: After Zomato, Deepinder Goyal bets on health tech and aerospaceWe are still committed to electrifying the fleet. We are deeply committed to it because it still makes economic sense, she said.However, acknowledging that the earlier deadline may not be achievable, Kumar said the company's operations had expanded considerably since the original target was set.It doesn't look feasible because, beyond the penetration numbers, our business is also growing massively. When we set the target, there were only 1.5 lakh monthly active riders on Zomato. Today, there are 12 lakh riders across Zomato and Blinkit, she said.On whether the company could commit to a revised target, possibly by 2035, Kumar said it was working towards a date, with the pace of EV policy implementation also likely to influence the decision.We are actively working towards a date. Some of it will depend on the government as well, in terms of whether EV policies have rolled out across the country sufficiently for us to commit to 2035. We are very hopeful. But bear in mind that we have other businesses as well.For instance, Hyperpure also uses a lot of delivery vehicles, and those are four-wheeler deliveries involving trucks and smaller commercial vehicles. So, the new EV target for the Eternal Group needs to factor in all kinds of transportation, not just the two-wheeler segment. We can't think about individual businesses anymore. When we set a target, we have to set it for the group. That's our thinking, she said.Despite the challenges, the company said its delivery fleet was already seeing higher EV adoption than the broader Indian two-wheeler market. Kumar said the company's approach was to encourage partners to adopt electric vehicles through financial incentives, greater access to rental options and awareness initiatives, rather than mandate a particular vehicle choice.Also Read: ETtech Explainer: Zomatos platform fee hike aims at profits to fund quick commerce growthIn our previous estimation, which was done around last December, EV penetration in the market was only around 6-7 per cent. Within our own fleet, there were already about 12-13 per cent of partners using EVs. So, we were already at almost double the market penetration, she said.One measure encouraging EV adoption is Zomato's equal-benefit policy, under which delivery partners using electric vehicles are paid as much as those using petrol-powered vehicles, despite the lower operating costs.Kumar said the company also facilitates access to electric vehicles through rental options on its delivery partner app and initiatives such as the EV Bazaar, which familiarises partners with different models available in the market.At the same time, she said, the scale of its delivery operations makes access and affordability important considerations, particularly as the company onboards large numbers of partners across cities.To maintain a base of 12 lakh riders a month, I need to onboard 30 lakh people a year. Now, the question is whether 30 lakh people across 900 cities will all be able to access an EV reliably.That's an important question, and this is just the number for this year. Tomorrow, it could be 35 lakh, right? Can I guarantee that all 30 lakh people joining us will have access to an EV across 900 cities? I'm not in a position to make that guarantee, and I don't know when I will, she said.Kumar also stressed the importance of designing EV policies that account for the livelihoods and financial circumstances of delivery partners, who generally arrange their own vehicles.She added that the company was advocating worker-friendly EV policies to ensure that the transition to cleaner mobility did not restrict employment opportunities for people who may not be in a position to purchase electric vehicles.Beyond electric mobility, Eternal is also working with restaurant partners to encourage the adoption of sustainable packaging through initiatives such as PackSwitch, an interactive website that helps restaurants identify alternatives to plastic packaging based on the dishes they serve.Kumar said the company was working to address three key barriers to the adoption of sustainable packaging -- complexity, convenience and cost -- by helping restaurants discover suitable alternatives, improve access to suppliers and connect with startups developing new solutions.Through its Hyperpure business, the company sold more than 3,000 metric tonnes of sustainable packaging to 50,000 restaurants last year.On the consumer front, more than 10,000 restaurants across over 400 cities have received Zomato's low-plastic packaging tag after the company verified that the packaging used for their main menu was sustainable in nature.
Experts flag heat risks for pregnant women, urge targeted action at COP31
Exposure to extreme heat during pregnancy can lead to severe outcomes, including preterm birth, stillbirth and congenital abnormalities in newborns, prompting experts at the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP31) to highlight maternal health risks and call for targeted adaptation strategies. The issue comes into focus as countries at COP31 prepare to discuss progress towards the Global Goal on Adaptation, a framework to help nations develop key adaptation measures, including those needed to address the health impacts of climate change. However, translating growing recognition of climate-related health risks into action remains a challenge, particularly in the absence of adequate financial support. According to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), only about one per cent of formal climate finance under its financial mechanism is currently directed towards health. The broader issue of adaptation finance for developing nations is also expected
Portugal pay special tribute to Ronaldo; players wear special No. 7 jersey in Nations League game
Digital Desk | Braga, Nov 15 (IANS) The Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) staged a special tribute to Cristiano Ronaldo before and during the UEFA Nationas League match between Portugal and Denmark at the Braga Municipal Stadium. Earlier this month, Ronaldo announced his Portugal retirement, ending one of the greatest international careers in football history. The 41-year-old won 234 senior caps for his country and scored an astonishing 146 goals. Both totals are world records in the men's game. The initiative involved players and fans in four distinct moments, celebrating the career, leadership, and legacy of an indispensable figure in the history of the National Team. The tribute began outside the Braga Municipal Stadium, where fans were invited to leave a message of thanks to Cristiano Ronaldo. One of the highlights was the teams' entrance onto the field, with the starting eleven players and their young companions wearing shirts specially designed to mark the occasion. The footballers' kits included the number 7 dedicated to Ronaldo, reinforcing the symbolic nature of the tribute. FPF has decided that, starting with the game against Denmark, corresponding to the 5th round of the Nations League, the number 7 jersey of the National Team, which belonged to Ronaldo, will have a different graphic design, with a different number 7 as well. This is yet another way to immortalise the meaning of such a special number and honour the legacy it represents, it said in a statement. From today onwards, we will have a different number 7 on the jersey, but with the same essence and the same pride, reserving the previous one for the immortalisation of a story that will never be forgotten. In the stands, fans were displaying the word 'Ronaldo' in the top tier of one of the stands and the letters 'GOAT' (Greatest Of All Time) on the bottom tier. They had cardboard cutouts placed in their respective seats, which, when raised simultaneously, formed a mosaic, complemented by the display of a giant banner with the message Thank you, Captain!. The celebration continued in the 7th minute, when the same message appeared simultaneously on the giant screens and on the stadium's platform, accompanied by a great round of applause from all the fans. The Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) also gave a voice to fans on the national teams' social media. Throughout the match, messages of support and gratitude to Ronaldo, shared by Portuguese fans via Instagram, were displayed on the stadium's stands. This action was only interrupted in the 7th minute to make way for the message dedicated to the captain. Ronaldo scored at six FIFA World Cup tournaments, another unmatched tally. He was on target at Germany 2006 as a 21-year-old and was still delivering on the greatest stage of all in 2026. The superstar No. 7 bagged three goals at the finals in North America, bringing his haul of World Cup goals to 11.
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GD Goenka School student among Indias top 50 changemakers, invited to UN Impact Summit in Geneva
Baramulla, Nov 14:A student of GD Goenka School, Baramulla, Master Mohammad Rehyan Zargar of Grade 9, has been selected among the Top 50 Changemakers of India through the prestigious 1M1B Changemakers World Cup 2026 and invited to attend the 10th 1M1B Impact Summit at the United Nations Office in Geneva, Switzerland, on November 19 and 20, 2026. The summit, themed Bridging Divides: Youth Climate Diplomacy & Equitable AI, will bring together over 400 young changemakers and global leaders to deliberate on sustainable development and emerging global challenges. The school expressed its heartfelt gratitude to Deputy Commissioner Baramulla Syeed Fakhrudin Hamid (IAS) for the kind support, encouragement and gracious send-off felicitations extended to the student and the accompanying teacher ahead of their international journey. The selection recognises the schools exceptional contribution towards community development, commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and inspiring efforts to bring about meaningful social change. This recognition is a matter of great honour for the school and the district of Baramulla. The school fraternity wishes the delegation every success as they represent their institution and the country on this prestigious global platform.
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Judge temporarily blocks Trump from moving ahead on golf course redevelopment
WASHINGTON (AP) A federal judge on Saturday ordered a two-week delay to any work at a historic Washington public golf course not far from the White House, blocking for now President Donald Trump's push to redevelop the site along the Potomac River into a championship-level venue. U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes issued the temporary restraining order before the East Potomac Golf Links was due to close Sunday for 15 months. Trump had announced work would begin that day despite the legal challenge initiated against the project in February by the DC Preservation League and two local golfers . The plaintiffs argue that Trump's plan would change the character of the accessible golf course and make it unaffordable, something the Republican president denies. They had sought the stop-work order, saying that closing the course and launching work on the project would irreparably injure plaintiffs and the public interest. The president's public announcements on social media last month outlining the date of the closure of East Potomac Park and linking it to the renovation of the golf course weighed heavily in the decision. Trump said on Oct. 26 that We are closing the East Potomac Golf Course Site as scheduled on November 15th in order to renovate and rebuild for Competitive (with other such projects!), Safety, Modernization, and Aesthetic reasons. He added that the goal was to renovate and rebuild a World Championship Public Facility. Reyes in her ruling Saturday noted that Trump's posts presented a problem for the government. They indicate that the Washington National Plan is final and that NPS will close the Park to implement it, she wrote. Both points favor granting Plaintiffs motion for another temporary restraining order. Reyes said her order ENJOINS the government from closing East Potomac Park and the East Potomac Golf Course during the daily hours in which they were open as of November 14, 2026. It does not order the Government to undertake any active management of either. Further, for the avoidance of any doubt, the Government remains free, as it has since the onset of this litigation, to conduct repairs on any part of the Park and Course with any notice required by the existing Preliminary Injunction. The judge said the order is in effect through November 28, 2026, or further order from the Court, whichever comes first. The Justice Department said in a statement Saturday that the judge acknowledged that the National Park Service can limit access to its facilities where the public is at risk of harm. Nothing in the Courts order precludes planning for the development of a world class golf course to continue, it said. The Department of Justice will always vociferously defend the Trump Administrations agenda in court. Catherine Carroll, a senior legal adviser at Democracy Forward, which is representing the plaintiffs, praised the ruling. We are grateful that once again, a court has intervened to prevent irreparable harm caused by the Trump-Vance administrations pursuit of another one of the presidents vanity projects, she said. The administrations inexplicable drive to destroy East Potomac Park would have taken away a treasured park that could never be replaced. The parks redevelopment is one of multiple projects in the nation's capital that Trump has championed to remake the city. They include a large memorial arch , a White House ballroom and the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts , among others. Reyes had signaled throughout a five-hour court hearing Friday that she was likely to issue some stoppage for the park closure. The only issue was how expansive it might be. Justice Department lawyer Adam Gustafson argued that the entire East Potomac Park, which includes three golf courses, a miniature course, bike riding lanes and other recreational areas, was being closed because of safety factors. He also noted that the lease between the government and the current operator, National Links Trust, was ending Sunday. Reyes pointed out that safety had not been part of the discussion over the closure for months and that ending the lease felt more like an action that provided a premise for the closure rather than an action that led to the closure of the course about 2 miles from the White House. Even before the order, Trump lashed out in a social media post Saturday, contending that Reyes doesnt want us to quickly and inexpensively fix up the Course which is, also, very dangerous. He said people who live in the Washington area would get a 50% discount on any and all Rates charged and that the redevelopment would evolve into something very special, something which the Judge will be able to take great pride in seeing! Reyes order was the latest in a series of rulings in lawsuits challenging Trumps projects that were issued just hours before construction was expected to begin. A different judge recently ordered a 14-day delay on work for the arch , a decision that came shortly after a key planning commission stacked with Trump appointees approved plans for the project. Reyes, who was nominated to the court by Democratic President Joe Biden, had for months been reticent about approving the plaintiffs requests for work stoppages. The plaintiffs had argued the administration was moving ahead with work related to the project despite the pending lawsuit. Her reluctance to issue orders ended in October, spurred in part by a tree-cutting spree by the administration over a holiday weekend with little notification to the judge or plaintiffs. Officials and government lawyers said the tree work was part of a 2019 plan that recommended the cutting. In response, the judge confronted the administration over what she portrayed as deceitful actions over its intentions for the project. Reyes has repeatedly expressed frustration over the minute planning details she has been asked to adjudicate, including over the trees being cut down at the 106-year-old park. The Justice Department filed a request that Reyes be removed from the case because of what it called her egregious behavior and questioned her impartiality. Reyes has not recused herself. The restraining order was one of two issues Reyes took up during Friday's hearing. She announced plans last week to name Jessie Liu, a former U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia, to examine whether officials with the Interior Department and the National Park Service and attorneys with the Justice Department had violated ethics or misled her during the course of the case. ___ Associated Press writer Eric Tucker contributed to this report. This article originally appeared on Associated Press at https://www.yahoo.com/news/politics/articles/judge-temporarily-blocks-trump-moving-014228369.html
54 Teams from Goa Perform at First World Konkani Music Mega Convention
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SpaceX catches Starship at launch pad 22 hours after liftoff in a dramatic first
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) SpaceXs Starship made a triumphant return to Earth on Saturday, caught in midair by giant mechanical arms where its journey began 22 hours earlier. It was the grand finale that Elon Musk and his team hoped for the first-ever capture of a Starship flying back from space. But with the first-stage booster exploding shortly after Fridays liftoff from Texas, the company fell short of its desired double catch, still the goal for accelerating moon and Mars travel. Wreckage remained in the Gulf of Mexico, cordoned off by buoys, as the stainless steel, bullet-shaped spacecraft lowered itself upright at the launch pad. The dramatic, sci-fi-like capture helped blot out the boosters messy miss. Cameras panned the spacecraft up and down as it hung high above the ground, supported by the arms of the launch tower. Can you believe it? SpaceX commentator Dan Huot shouted, dragging out each word. Look at her! Baby, shes back! Soon afterward, Musk congratulated his incredible team. SpaceX officials said Saturdays catch demonstrates the full reusability of Starship, crucial for rapid and low-cost recycling. Although Fridays booster recovery failed, the company had already made three previous booster catches, validating the technique. NASA welcomed Saturdays news. The space agency is paying billions of dollars for Starship to land Artemis astronauts on the moon later this decade and help build a permanent lunar base. Musks ambitions are even grander: He wants to launch a fleet of Starships to build a city on Mars. It was almost magic, NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman said via X. Making more believers by the day ... one step closer to (emojis of the moon and the U.S. flag). The worlds largest and most powerful rocket a 407-foot (124-meter) behemoth blasted off late Friday afternoon from SpaceXs Starship base near the U.S.-Mexican border. Separating neatly from its booster before things went awry, the upper-stage spacecraft soared into orbit and released 26 advanced Starlink satellites. Starship continued circling the world 165 miles (265 kilometers) up, with live views of itself and Earth streaming down via Starlink. The spacecraft completed 14 laps around Earth, outshining the previous missions one to two laps. It was SpaceXs 15th flight of a full-scale Starship since 2023 and its only second trip to orbit. SpaceX reported that everything on the spacecraft, including its vital heat shield, appeared to work well. As for the booster, SpaceXs Kate Tice said its engines stopped firing too soon on the way back down. The boosters guidance system sensed it wasnt in the right position and automatically initiated the watery detour and self-destruction. Engineers are still investigating the cause. SpaceX expects to begin launching Starships from Floridas Kennedy Space Center within the next few months. That is the starting point for NASAs next Artemis mission, which will skip the moon and remain in orbit around Earth for lunar lander practice. Artemis IIIs four astronauts will attempt to dock their capsule with not only Starship but Blue Origins Blue Moon. The two companies will take turns delivering crews to the lunar surface. NASA is targeting as soon as 2028 for Artemis IV, humanitys first moon landing since the Apollo era more than half a century ago. ___ The Associated Press health and science coverage receives financial support from the AP Fund for Journalism and private foundations. AP is solely responsible for all content. Find APs standards for working with philanthropies, a list of supporters and funded coverage areas at AP.org . This article originally appeared on Associated Press at https://tech.yahoo.com/science/articles/spacex-starship-returns-orbit-captured-213234648.html
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UP seat-sharing pact: Congress deserves under 100 Assembly seats, says SP MP
Digital Desk | Lucknow, Nov 14 (IANS) Samajwadi Party (SP) Chief Akhilesh Yadav announced on Saturday that the Congress has put forward a demand for 181 out of the 403 Assembly seats in Uttar Pradesh for the upcoming elections due early next year. As seat-sharing discussions commence ahead of the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, Samajwadi Party (SP) Parliamentarian Shivpal Singh Patel has refused to subscribe to the Congress party's reported demand for 181 seats, terming it unreasonable. Stating that the final seat allocation will be decided solely by SP President Akhilesh Yadav, Patel told IANS that it is not final, they (Congress) just have handed over the list, they will be given fewer than 100 seats. He said he hoped that hey (Congress) would agree on 50-60 seats or maximum 65 seats. Highlighting the stark disparity in their current legislative presencenoting that the Congress holds only two MLAs compared to the SP's extensive backing Patel added that a realistic capacity for the Congress lies between 50-60 or maximum 65 seats, adding that such figure like 181 seats would risk wasting resources. The SP Parlimentarian remarked that while the Congress may demand 181 seats, it would likely secure fewer than 100, saying that the party is currently not even worthy of 50 seats given its low tally of just two MLAs. Patel cautioned that conceding too many seats would demoralise SP's grassroots workers who have tirelessly built public trust across the state through 'PDA' (Pichhda, Dalit and Alpsankhayak) Panchayats and rigorous fieldwork. He asserted that public support in the state firmly aligns with Akhilesh Yadav's governance and welfare initiatives. While acknowledging that alliances require mutual cooperation, Patel cautioned that exceeding reasonable limits would jeopardise electoral outcomes. Despite the stark difference in Assembly seat expectations, Akhilesh Yadav has firmly asserted that the two opposition allies (Congress and SP) will contest the polls together, with the overarching goal of defeating the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Senior leaders from both parties are scheduled to meet on November 17 to commence formal negotiations on a final seat-sharing formula. As the principal Opposition party and the larger partner in the state alliance, the SP is expected to bargain hard during the upcoming discussions. On being asked even if Congress does not agree on less than 181 seats, Patel said, Akhilesh Yadav is the SP Chief, his decision will be final... he is party chief after all. The seat-sharing negotiations will heavily weigh past electoral performances. During the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the Congress-SP alliance tasted significant success by winning 43 out of Uttar Pradesh's 80 Parliamentary seats, with the SP bagging 37 and the Congress winning six. However, Uttar Pradesh Assembly dynamics present a different picture. In the 2022 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, the Congress contested 399 seats independently but managed to win only two, down from seven in 2017. In contrast, the SP demonstrated robust growth, winning 111 of the 347 seats it contested in 2022a massive improvement over its 47 seats in 2017.
IWL 2026/27: Juanitas double powers Sethu Madurai to 2-1 win over Kickstart FC Karnataka
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Nov 14 (IANS) Juanita Aguadzes brace, including a second-half penalty, helped Sethu Madurai start their campaign in the Indian Womens League (IWL) 2026/27 with a 2-1 victory over Southern rivals Kickstart FC Karnataka at the Kalyani Stadium in Kolkata on Saturday. Ghanaian Juanita Aguadze scored twice for Sethu (18', 67'), but was also responsible for Kickstarts only goal of the game, an own goal in the 24th minute. Kickstart FC Karnataka controlled possession to begin with, making inroads with some neat interplay in midfield. Despite having the better share of opportunities, they couldnt break the deadlock. Sethu captain Malavika looked particularly impressive on the counter-attack, creating chances down the right wing at the other end. The forward set up the opening goal of the game, picking out Juanita, who fired her effort into the top corner to give Sethu the lead in the 18th minute. Kickstart responded within six minutes, drawing level from a corner courtesy of an own goal from Juanita. The game settled into an evenly matched contest after the goals, with possession shared almost equally and both sides probing in midfield. Each team created half-chances, but there was nothing to separate them heading into the break. Sethu began the second half positively, cranking the intensity up a notch. Juanita had a couple of opportunities to double her tally for the day, but was kept at bay by Aiswarya Arumugam in the Kickstart goal. The Ghanaians industry eventually paid off as her marauding run down the left wing resulted in Musken Subba being brought down in the box. Juanita made no mistake from the spot as she doubled her tally to put Sethu back in the lead in the 67th minute. Sethu grew into the game even further and kept pushing for a third goal. They created a few chances to settle the contest, but the finishing touch eluded them. With time running out, Kickstart threw players forward in search of an equaliser, only to find Sethus defence well organised and in control. Nira Chanus long-range attempt was the closest Kickstart came to finding the leveller. Sethu stayed composed through the closing minutes and held on for a 2-1 win, taking all three points on the opening day of their campaign. The IWL 2026/27 action continues on Monday, November 16, with NITA Football Academy facing BBFS Garhwal United FC at the Kalyani Stadium.
Sethu Madurai Kick Off IWL Season With Victory
Sethu Madurai secured a 2-1 victory over Kickstart FC Karnataka in their Indian Women's League 2026-27 season opener in Kolkata. Ghanaian forward Juanita Aguadze scored both goals for Sethu, while also being responsible for an own goal for Kickstart.
Gokulam Kerala FC Secures Top Spot With Late Goal
Gokulam Kerala FC defeated Nagaland United SC 2-1 in a dramatic Indian Football League match on Saturday, with a last-minute penalty securing the win and moving them to the top of the table.
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IFL 2026/27: Gokulam Kerala edge Nagaland United 2-1 with dramatic last-ditch penalty
Digital Desk | Dimapur, Nov 14 (IANS) Victor Da Silva converted a penalty in the ninth minute of stoppage time to help Gokulam Kerala FC secure a dramatic 2-1 victory over Nagaland United SC in the Indian Football League (IFL) 202627 at the Chmoukedima Football Stadium in Dimapur on Saturday. Brazilian forward Crislan Henrique Da Silva De Sousa, who was adjudged the Man of the Match, opened the scoring for the Malabarians in the 18th minute against the run of play. Zomuansanga equalised for the hosts with a 90+6th-minute penalty, but Victor Matheus Da Silva Matos broke Nagaland hearts by converting a penalty of his own in the final kick of the game. With this win, Gokulam Kerala FC moved to the top of the table with three consecutive wins and nine points, while Nagaland United stayed in sixth position with three points from two games. After a cagey opening few minutes, Nagaland United gained control of the midfield and ball possession. Playing in front of their passionate home crowd, the hosts dictated the tempo and carried all the momentum going into the second quarter. Completely against the run of play, Gokulam Kerala broke the deadlock in the 18th minute. Catching the Nagaland defence off guard, Brazilian striker Crislan received the ball unmarked inside the penalty box and unleashed a powerful left-footed strike that smashed into the net, making him the leading goalscorer of the league. The Malabarians soaked up the ensuing pressure, banking on their rock-solid defence after the hydration break. Nagaland United, dominating with almost 70 per cent possession, pushed desperately for an equaliser as the match moved into the third quarter. However, Gokulam custodian Shibin Raj produced a couple of breathtaking saves to keep the home side at bay, ensuring his team went into the half-time break with a slender 1-0 cushion. During this period, the referee also went to his pocket, booking Zomuansanga in the 40th minute after Nagaland had made an early change, bringing on R.H. Laltlanhlua for Laldawngzuala in the 28th minute. A quiet passage of play followed after the restart as both sides took time to get back into their groove. Gokulam soon found openings on the counter, with Kerala-born forward Jobby Justin getting a clear one-on-one opportunity inside the box, only to send his attempt wide of the target. The second half saw a flurry of bookings, with Eric Remruatpuia Chhangte (47'), Yendrembam Naresh Singh (53'), Shikil N S (54'), and Lalramsanga (62') all going into the referee's book. Past the hour mark, Jobby Justin found another one-on-one opportunity but hesitated to take the shot, allowing the Nagaland defence to scramble back and clear the danger. Both sides turned to their benches in a bid to seize control, with Gokulam introducing Gyamar Nikum for Jobby Justin in the 73rd minute. The Malabarians remained resolute at the back, denying the hosts any pockets of space in the final third. As the game moved into the final quarter, Nagaland United carved out their best chance of the half. Yet again, it was Shibin Raj who came to the rescue to preserve Gokulam's lead. Following a sustained spell of pressure, the boys from Nagaland came close once more in the 85th minute, but the visitors held firm. With Gokulam looking to shut up shop, replacing Crislan with Dennis Agyare Antwi in the 86th minute and introducing Wungngayam Muirang in the 89th, it appeared the visitors would scrape a 1-0 win. However, immense late drama unfolded deep into stoppage time when Gokulam defender Sarthak Goloui conceded a penalty in the 95th minute. Stepping up in the 90+6th minute, Zomuansanga held his nerve to convert the spot-kick, sending the Chmoukedima crowd into raptures and seemingly snatching a dramatic point for the hosts. Yet, in a game for the ages, the drama was far from over. In the dying seconds, Gokulam Kerala were awarded a penalty of their own. Victor Matheus Da Silva Matos stepped up in the 90+9th minute and made no mistake, scoring from the very last kick of the match to seal a breathtaking 2-1 victory. It was a heartbreaking result for the home crowd. Despite dominating possession and creating multiple chances, Nagaland United failed to capitalise on their finishing. In contrast, the resolute Malabariansbacked by three to four match-winning saves from Shibin Raj defended heroically to grab all three points from a thrilling away fixture.
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Two spectacular goals from Vinicius Jr. weren't enough to prevent Brazil from losing 3-2 to Japan in a feisty international friendly in Singapore on Saturday that ended with red cards for Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti and Raphinha.
Diwali holiday rush triggers massive traffic jams on Mumbai-Pune Expressway
The extended Diwali holiday rush triggered heavy traffic on highways leading out of Mumbai on Saturday. The Mumbai-Pune Expressway saw vehicle queues stretching up to 6 kilometres, while motorists also faced slow movement on the Mumbai-Goa Highway near Mangaon
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IICA convenes stakeholder consultation on future of public policy professionals
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 14 (IANS) The Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA) has launched an initiative to help define the role of public policy professionals and strengthen capacity-building frameworks at the intersection of business and government, an official statement said on Saturday. The Ministry of Corporate Affairs-backed institution recently convened a stakeholder consultation, bringing together senior government officials, corporate executives, policy experts, academics and industry representatives to examine the evolving responsibilities of public policy and corporate affairs functions within organisations. The discussions focused on how companies engage with policymakers and regulators, the capabilities required for policy professionals and the development of learning pathways aligned with organisational needs and national priorities. Addressing the gathering, IICA Director General and Chief Executive Officer Gyaneshwar Kumar Singh highlighted the importance of sustained engagement between governments and businesses, saying stronger institutional capacity can support more informed policy dialogue and decision-making. Meanwhile, former senior bureaucrats and corporate leaders participating in the consultation called for closer collaboration between regulators and industry, greater predictability in policymaking and development of professionals capable of bridging the public and private sectors. They also noted that public policy functions are increasingly moving beyond traditional government liaison roles and are becoming strategic advisory functions that help organisations assess regulatory developments, manage stakeholder relationships and contribute to policy discussions. The consultation identified a range of competencies required for policy professionals, including an understanding of government decision-making processes, economic analysis, data-driven reasoning, risk assessment and stakeholder management. Notably, experts also highlighted the need to balance corporate objectives with broader public interest considerations. On education and skill development, participants recommended multidisciplinary and case-based training programmes, flexible learning models for working professionals and internship opportunities within government institutions to build practical experience. The event drew more than 50 senior representatives from listed and multinational companies, consulting firms, think tanks, industry associations, academia, civil society organisations and government departments. According to the ministry, the deliberations concluded with a roadmap for collaboration between IICA, industry bodies and academic institutions to support the professionalisation of public policy and corporate affairs roles, reflecting their growing importance in shaping corporate strategy and contributing to national development goals.
IFL: Bengaluru United Snatch Late Draw Vs Real Kashmir
FC Bengaluru United secured a dramatic 2-2 draw against Real Kashmir FC in their Indian Football League match on Saturday. Real Kashmir took the lead twice through Khullakpam Zahir Khan and Shanid Valan, but Bengaluru United responded with goals from Maikol Andres Herrera and a 90th-minute equaliser from Abdul Hannan, ensuring both teams shared the points.
After 26 years, the U.S. has lost its measles elimination status
Nearly all measles cases have been in people who had not received the highly effective measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine or whose vaccination status is unknown. - Jayla Whitfield-Anderson/Reuters Thanks to widespread vaccination, measles had been considered eliminated as a continually transmitting illness in the United States since 2000 but not anymore. An independent commission of experts that reports to the director of the Pan American Health Organization determined that the US no longer qualified as having eliminated measles, a source close to the process told CNN on Friday. The news was first reported by The Wall Street Journal. The decision was widely expected after years of falling vaccination levels and surging case counts, but its still a black mark on the nations public health policy. The international committee that determines countries measles elimination status considers an infection to be endemic, or regularly occurring, if infections caused by the same strain are passed from person to person for at least a year within the same country. To determine this, the committee members look at the genetic code of viruses sampled from patients. Every time a virus copies itself, it makes tiny changes in its genetic code. By studying the genomes of different viruses in an outbreak, scientists can determine how closely the infections may be related and whether they are likely to have been part of the same chains of transmission. In August, scientists with Utahs public health laboratory published a preprint study showing that the same strain of measles had been circulating in the state for more than a year, accounting for more than 95% of cases there. It traveled from the southwest part of the state to central Utah, ultimately causing more than 600 cases between June 2025 and June 2026. There have also been sustained outbreaks in South Carolina, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin and New York, as well as other states. Its not clear what data the committee relied on to make its decision, but it wasnt exactly a tough call, said Dr. Angela Rassmussen, a virologist at the University of Saskatchewan in Canada and Editor-in-Chief of the journal Vaccine. The Utah data alone would have been enough to make the case, she said. The US has logged record numbers of measles cases, hospitalizations and deaths for the past two years, even as some members of the Trump administration including President Donald Trump have cast doubt on the safety and effectiveness of the vaccines that prevent it. Measles elimination is a vital sign for our public health system. It shows cracks in our foundation. Losing elimination status means that we are less prepared as a nation to address infectious and noninfectious disease challenges, said Dr. Demetre Daskalakis, former director of the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases at the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine is so effective that two doses cut an exposed persons chances of getting sick by 97% compared with someone who is unvaccinated. Since 2000, when measles was declared eliminated in the United States, the country has still some outbreaks every year. These were touched off by sick travelers who brought the virus into the country. Because of community protection maintained by high vaccination rates, these outbreaks were usually small and short-lived. In 2025 and 2026 , however, the virus found more families and communities that were unvaccinated, leaving them vulnerable to infection. More than 5,400 measles cases have been reported in the US this year the highest number since 1991. Most are linked to the 43 new outbreaks this year, but more than 1,000 cases are linked to outbreaks that began last year. Nearly all of this years cases have been in people who had not received the MMR vaccine or whose vaccination status is unknown. People have been hospitalized in roughly 1 in 9 reported cases, according to the CDC , and at least 10 people have died after catching measles, according to state reports. Measles is back The declaration is a humbling moment for a nation that played a leading role in ridding the world of smallpox the only human disease to have ever been wiped out worldwide and worked for decades to drive measles offshore. This is just so devastating and so sad that we are where we are today, said Dr. Nuwan Gunawardhana, an infectious disease epidemiologist at Columbia University Irvine Medical Center in New York. This just kind of points towards the direction of really reversing a generation of public health progress. But it also means people who are too young to be vaccinated against measles or who have lowered immune function because of organ transplants or cancer or other conditions are at higher risk in areas with outbreaks than they were just two years ago. People have been hospitalized in roughly 1 in 9 reported measles cases this year, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. - Shannon Stapleton/Reuters Most people who get measles will recover after having a fever and a rash and feeling generally miserable for several days, said Dr. William Moss, a professor and measles expert at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. But that doesnt mean the infection is benign, he said. Measles can also wipe out a persons immune memory. The immune system forgets which infections its fought off before, leaving the person vulnerable to secondary threats like pneumonia or diarrhea. If a pregnant woman catches measles, she can pass it to her baby in the womb, and the baby will be born with measles, putting its life at risk. In rare cases, people whove had measles can develop serious neurologic complications, sometimes years after the original infection. The most serious is subacute sclerosing panencephalitis, or SSPE, which is progressive and fatal. All of these complications can be prevented by vaccination. The United States losing its measles elimination status is incredibly embarrassing, said Dr. Peter Hotez, co-director of the Center for Vaccine Development at Texas Childrens Hospital in Houston. But, he said, its a signal of an more important message: Basically, measles is back. Whether or not weve officially lost our elimination status to me is much less important than, basically, measles is here. Its pervasive, and vaccination rates are down across the country, and I dont see us getting back to normal anytime soon, he added. Could the US regain its elimination status? Measles is one of the most contagious viruses known to science. A single infected person typically spreads it to 12 to 18 others. The virus is airborne and can float in a room for hours after a sick person leaves it. Soon after the measles vaccine was deployed in the early 1960s, public health experts realized that if enough people in an area were vaccinated, the protection from the shot could stop the spread of the virus. The US set its first goal to eliminate measles transmission in 1978. Measles is one of the 30 diseases targeted for elimination by 2030 by the Pan American Health Organization, or PAHO. In 2016, PAHO and the World Health Organization declared the 35 countries in the Americas region to be free of ongoing measles transmission. That designation was lost last year, however, when Canadas elimination status ended after a lengthy outbreak that spanned several provinces. Mexico, which has had several large measles outbreaks of its own, is also in danger of losing its elimination status. Moss said that since the US has lost its measles elimination status, it has to be on the path to regaining it. Thats not easy, particularly in the current environment with diminished public trust in vaccines, the increasing nonmedical exemptions that were seeing in schools, and declines in measles, mumps and rubella vaccination among our kindergarten students, and the undermining of vaccine policy, Moss said. So its not going to be a trivial task for the United States to regain its measles elimination status. For more CNN news and newsletters create an account at CNN.com This article originally appeared on CNN at https://www.cnn.com/2026/11/13/health/us-measles-elimination-status
Japan stun Brazil in five-goal thriller
The Samurai Blue backed up their talk of Asian pride with a stunning victory, coming from a two-goal advantage before substitute Tatsuhiro Sakamoto struck the decisive goal in added time.
Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Fast bowler Saurabh Dubeys four-wicket haul set up a comfortable seven-wicket win for Vidarbha over Goa on Day One of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, while Tamil Nadu squeezed past Railways by six runs in a tense finish to a thrilling game. Vidarbha skipper Atharva Taide won the toss at the Jadavpur University Campus Ground 2 in Kolkata and chose to field, and his bowlers backed the call. Goa could only post 146/9 in their 20 overs, with Deepraj Gaonkars 39 the top score. Dubey returned with 4-30 and was duly named Player of the Match. Vidarbha lost opener Danish Malewar early in reply, but Taide and R. Samarth then took charge. The pair added 114 runs for the second wicket, Taide making 52 and Samarth 53, which took the contest away from Goa. Vedant Jajoo (23 not out) and Yash Kadam (nine not out) completed the chase in 17.3 overs. Elsewhere, Tamil Nadu had to work much harder to get their first win of the competition. Shahrukh Khans unbeaten 46 off 30 balls and a 13-ball 31 from Rajkumar Ravichandran lifted them to 172/7 after being pushed into batting first. Ravichandrans quickfire cameo, at a strike rate of 200, gave the innings a valuable push. Railways looked dead and buried at 79/6, with Varun Chakaravarthy conceding just five runs in two overs and picking up two wickets. Zuber Ali (46 off 37 balls) and Toufik Mondal (57 off 22 balls) then produced a stunning seventh-wicket partnership of 69 runs off 31 balls that kept Railways in the hunt. Though Mondal was dismissed in the 15th over, tension rose further with Ali and Kunal at the crease. With 19 runs needed from three overs, Railways looked set to win until Gurjapneet Singh kept his cool by defending 11 runs in the final over as Tamil Nadu sealed a hard-fought victory. Meanwhile, Himachal Pradesh won over Assam by 16 runs (via VJD Method). Mridul Surrochs 52 carried Himachal Pradesh to 176/6 in 20 overs. Assam had reached 119/6 in 15 overs before inclement weather got the game in Himachal Pradeshs favour. Elsewhere, Rajasthan secured a six-wicket win over Uttar Pradesh. Sameer Rizvis 74 not out off 35 balls carried Uttar Pradesh to 171/6 in 20 overs. In reply, Rajasthan completed the chase in 15.4 overs, thanks to Abhijeet Tomars 63 and 48 from Rohan Rajbhar. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
Pakistani Minister to visit India for the first time in three years, as SCO meets
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'One more than 180 seats': Akhilesh Yadav reveals Congress' seat demand for 2027 UP elections
Samajwadi Party (SP) national president Akhilesh Yadav said on Saturday that the Congress has demanded 181 seats under the seat-sharing agreement for the assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh due early next year. However, he asserted that the INDIA bloc remains united and outlined that defeating the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) remains principle goal of the alliance.
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Goa Eagles GC Triumphs at X-Golf Championship in Hyderabad
Goa Eagles GC clinches the X-Golf title in Hyderabad, showcasing remarkable skill and teamwork in a thrilling competition. Goa Eagles GC Triumphs at X-Golf Championship in Hyderabad
IGPL 2026: Goa Eagles GC soar to X Golf title at Boulder Hills, Hyderabad
Digital Desk | Hyderabad, Nov 14 (IANS) Goa Eagles GC produced a composed performance under pressure to win the exciting X-Golf competition at Boulder Hills in Hyderabad, a day after Gaganjeet Bhullar won the Phoenix Invitational IGPL Hyderabad, which concluded at the Vooty Golf Club about 60 km away from Hyderabad. Auro Realty Goa Eagles GC overcame three rounds of elimination and a challenging final to emerge champions. Goa Eagles GC were represented by Kanav Chauhan, IL Aalaap and Saarthak Chhibber, who showed steely nerves and great skill. The competition featured ten teams, with nine divided into three groups of three. Hyderabad Firebirds, who had topped the teams contest in the three-day tournament, were seeded straight into the semi-final stage. The opening Par 4 round began with each team having a 30-second bonus, barring Gurugram, whose Joshua Grenville Wood went out of bounds, and their team got no bonus. Aryan of RVR Delhi Blue Bulls GC claimed the long-drive honours with an impressive 327-metre drive. With three teams in each group for Par-4, Vimtra Chennai Lions GC and Flyingman Kolkata Tigers GC progressed as Gurugram was eliminated, while Atri Mumbai Garudas GC were knocked out in Group B as Udayan Mane could not find the ball and lost time, and Golfkonnekt Bengaluru Stallions GC and Auro Realty Goa GC moved up. From Group C, Green Fuels Vizag Dolphins GC went out as Krishna Punjab Raptors and RVR Delhi moved ahead. Bengaluru Stallions had the fastest time, with 30 seconds from the long drive bonus being taken off their 35 seconds. In the Par 3 eliminator, the six teams went up one-on-one. Vimtra Chennai got past Kolkata and RVR Delhi beat Bengaluru Stallions, while Auro Realty edged out Punjab Raptors by two seconds. Phoenix Hyderabad Firebirds GC joined Vimtra Chennai Lions GC, RVR Delhi and Auro Realty in the semi-finals, which were played over a Par-2 with the first shot being hit through a Ring of Fire lit by the IGPL CEO, Uttam Singh Mundy. RVR Delhi, who completed in 42 seconds, were first to be eliminated, and that left the others to compete for the podium prizes. Auro Realty Goa Eagles GC delivered the standout performance, completing the challenge in 20 seconds and brought their time down to 10 seconds with help of a 10-second bonus, as Chennai Lions finished at 36 seconds after a penalty, while Phoenix Hyderabad Firebirds GC recorded 39 seconds, including a 10-second penalty. In the Par-2 final, Kanav Chauhan took charge of the tee shot, while IL Aalaap holed out a long putt and then jumped in the air to celebrate the win with Saarthak, who was waiting in case Aalaap missed the putt. In the Par-2 final, Kanav Chauhan took charge of the tee shot, while IL Aalaap holed out a long putt and then jumped in the air to celebrate the win with Saarthak, who was waiting in case Aalap missed the putt. Blending long hitting, speed, short-game precision, and teamwork, the format added a dynamic edge to the competition where every second and penalty proved costly. Navigating these high-stakes stages with remarkable consistency, Auro Realty Goa Eagles surged to the top of the leaderboard as worthy winners, with Vimtra Chennai Lions and Hyderabad Firebirds finishing close behind while RVR Delhis campaign ended in elimination.
What makes Emraan Hashmi and Genelia Deshmukh's first-time pairing work in Gunmaaster G9?
Emraan Hashmi has a distinct screen presence, often marked by an intense, brooding personality and an unpredictable edge. Genelia Deshmukh, on the other hand, brings warmth and a softer energy to her performances. Known for her expressive eyes, cheerful smile and effortless portrayal of romance, she has a screen personality that contrasts with Emraan's. Bringing the two actors together in Gunmaaster G9 creates an unusual combination, making their pairing one of the interesting aspects of the film. The film marks the first time Emraan and Genelia will share screen space. Their contrasting screen personas offer a fresh romantic equation. While Emraan has frequently portrayed characters with complicated pasts and darker shades, Genelia has won audiences over with her lively performances in films such as Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na, Bommarillu and Tere Naal Love Ho Gaya. His rugged intensity and her warmth create an interesting contrast, which is also evident in the film's trailer. The relationship between their characters plays an important role in the film's storyline. Emraan portrays an ex-gangster who decides to leave his violent past behind after falling in love with Genelia's character. However, just when he appears to have settled into a peaceful life with his wife, Aparshakti Khurana kidnaps her. The incident sets off a series of events that forces Emraan's character to return to the world he had left behind. As a result, the film's romantic storyline takes a turn against a backdrop of action and danger. Another aspect that makes this pairing stand out is the absence of any previous on-screen association between the actors. Since they have never been paired together before, audiences have no established expectations of how they would work as a couple. Their combination brings something different to the film, with Genelia's warmth complementing Emraan's intense screen presence. This contrast also adds a distinct element to the romantic portions of the film, balancing its action-driven narrative. While Emraan brings the action, grit and intensity to Gunmaaster G9, Genelia adds the emotional element to his character's journey. Amid the film's action sequences and violence, their first-time pairing could emerge as one of its interesting highlights. Also Read : BREAKING: Dhurandhar to OPEN Indian Panorama at 57th IFFI Goa 2026 while Ramayana to open BRICS segment; The Kerala Story 2 enters PRESTIGIOUS International Competition
SAFF: India Edge Bhutan 2-1 To Advance To Final
India defeated Bhutan 2-1 in the SAFF Championship semi-final, securing their spot in the final. Goals from Vishnu PV and Chinglensana Singh Konsham gave India a first-half lead, but Bhutan's Kinzang Tashi Tobden scored early in the second half, making it a close contest. VAR played a crucial role in the match, overturning decisions. India will now play the winner of the Bangladesh vs Pakistan semi-final on November 17.
De Miguels family thank donors as fundraiser tops 217,000, Owono banned for 12 games
The family of Spanish footballer Jess de Miguel have thanked supporters after a crowdfunding campaign raised 217,895 following his tragic death during Tenerifes match against Andorra. Launched by Fran Sol, the appeal attracted thousands of donations from across football. Meanwhile, Andorra goalkeeper Jess Owono has received a 12-match suspension for the fatal collision.
12 goals! India U-17s run riot, close in on Asian Cup spot
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.
We will keep raising the bar: Salima Tete sets sights on another title-winning campaign
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 14 (IANS) Indian womens hockey captain Salima Tete has backed her team to carry its winning momentum into the Madhya Pradesh Womens Asian Champions Trophy Bhopal 2026, with the three-time champions preparing to defend their title at home after a landmark run of results this year. India head into the tournament on the back of an Asian Games gold medal in Japan last month, having also won the FIH Nations Cup and secured fifth place at the FIH World Cup, their best finish since 1974. Salima believes the teams progress across competitions has strengthened its belief and helped establish a standard it now wants to sustain. We kept going a step up in each tournament and won the Asian Games gold in Japan. So, our consistency is good. We will try to maintain the standards we have set for ourselves and keep raising the bar, Salima said in an interview with Hockey India. With the Bhopal event marking the sides final assignment of the year, the skipper wants the players to approach the challenge with the same unity that has underpinned their recent success. Its the last tournament of the year for us, so we will try to enjoy and once again showcase the belief and trust we have in each other, she added. India defeated China in the Asian Games final, and the two sides could again be among the contenders in Bhopal. However, Salima made it clear that the hosts would not allow their preparations to be dictated by the opposition. Definitely, China will come prepared, but we are not focusing on what our opponents are doing. We are just focusing on ourselves, our structure, following coachs instructions. In short, we want to play our game, she said. The team is also working on greater positional flexibility under chief coach Sjoerd Marijne, ensuring players can adapt if injuries or other circumstances require changes during a tournament. We have the capacity to adapt and perform. Thats the right approach and prepares us to play in any position whenever required. Every player is excited to take up this challenge, and it also helps keep the environment positive, Salima said. India will also be without experienced goalkeeper Savita, who has been rested. Bansari Solanki has joined the squad, while Bichu Devi remains another option between the posts. There is difference in experience, but as you said, we have Bichu (Devi) who has been at the top of her game throughout the year, and Bansari is someone who works really hard, always eager to learn, which is a very positive sign. We have trust in everyone who comes into the team, and its the same with goalkeepers, the captain said. The tournament will also bring international hockey to Bhopal for the first time, adding to the occasion for the Indian players. We are really excited to play in Bhopal; its the first international tournament there. Its always a special feeling to play on home soil with fans cheering for us in the stands, Salima said.
LSG May Release Nortje, Hasaranga, Avesh To Get Middle-order Batter At Auction: Aakash Chopra
Lucknow Super Giants: Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) could go into the 2027 IPL mini auction, to be held in Goa on December 16, with a hefty purse if they let go of a clutch of names like Anrich Nortje, Wanindu Hasaranga and Avesh Khan, which would enable them to get a reliable middle-order batter. LSG had a forgettable time in IPL 2026, finishing at the bottom of the points table with 8 points and winning 4 of 14 matches. The problem with LSG is that their overseas batters are all top-order players. Mitchell Marsh, Aiden Markram, Josh Inglis, Nicholas Pooran and Matthew Breetzke all do well in the top order in T20s. In bowling, Anrich Nortje always seems to get injured, so LSG wouldnt mind releasing him. They have got Kuldeep Yadav, which is a phenomenal trade for them, and he will thrive at the Ekana Stadium. With Kuldeeps arrival, their reliance on Wanindu Hasaranga goes away, meaning he can be released as well. George Linde wont play many games either. Mayank Yadav seems to have overcome his injury issues, and the rise of Prince Yadav gives them enough pace options to let go of a senior pacer. So Avesh Khan might be released too. He didnt have a bad season, but his price is too high, so they might release him to get more funds. If they release all these players, LSG will have a very big purse heading into the mini auction, where they can buy a good middle-order batter and solve the issue that has been haunting them for the last few seasons, said Chopra to JioStar. On the competition LSG could face at the auction, Chopra said the picture will only become clear once other franchises announce who they are retaining when the retention deadline comes on November 17. They will have to work hard in the auction because a lot of teams havent finalised their retention list yet, and if some big Indian player gets released and he turns out to be a middle-order batter, then they will go all out for that particular player. But if they dont find an Indian option, then I feel they should go after an overseas option, he added. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
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Lashkar's proxies fail to mask its role in back-to-back Kulgam terror attacks
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 14 (IANS) Even as the Lashkar-e-Taiba keeps throwing up names of its proxies, investigating agencies have zeroed in on the outfits role in both the attacks - of November 11 and August 1 - in J&K's Kulgam this year. Both attacks were carried out by the Lashkar, and the outfit tried to pass them off in the name of the Resistance Front, the Pasdaran-e-Hurriyat Kashmir, and the Kashmir Revolutionary Army. The CRPF personnel who were present at the time of the attack have been able to confirm that it was Mohammad Lateef Bhat, a Lashkar operative, who carried out the attack. An official said that there are similarities between the Kulgam attacks that took place in Mir Bazar on November 11 and the Killam area on August 1 this year. Both these attacks were carried out by Bhat along with his accomplices. Bhat is central to the investigation as his name has cropped up in several investigations off late, the official said. During the ongoing probe, the investigators have recovered a Motorola mobile phone and SIM card from the site. The cartridges that are being examined reportedly match those found at the scene of the earlier attack in Killam, the official said. Following the attack, a massive manhunt has been launched to find Bhat, who is said to be hiding somewhere in south Kashmir. Bhat, who is also responsible for the attack that took place in Anantnag in which Head Constable Ashiq Hussain was killed, is said to be in touch with foreign terrorists who are active in the region. He works in close coordination with the foreign terrorists, officials say. Another official said that the role of the overground workers (OWGs) has come into focus again. Many OWGs have been rounded up, but there are some active and are providing assistance to these terrorists. These OWGs are suspected to have provided Bhat and his associates with information about the exact movement of the security forces, and this helped them carry out the attack. Post the November 11 attack, several OWGs were questioned and subsequently released. Investigators sought information regarding the support links that the Lashkar operatives have in the Valley, the official added. While several have been questioned, investigators are verifying the role of three OWGs who may have provided vital information to the Lashkar terrorists. Officials say that while investigators are trying to gather more information regarding the attack, they are also focusing on unearthing the larger OWG network. The same network had provided Bhat vital information that led to the Anantnag attack and Killiam strike in which migrant workers were targeted. The ultimate goal is to see the end of Bhat, and all efforts are on to eliminate him. An Intelligence Bureau official said that the OWG networks have largely been busted in the Valley. However, with the assistance of the ISI, newer ones crop up, and the process to identify them is ongoing. Post the Pahalgam attack, the ISI had dismantled several OWG networks, as many persons had police files on them. The ISI uses either money to lure people into becoming OWGs or threatens them and their family members, the official said. With the role of Bhat being confirmed by the investigators, the focus would also be on calling out the Lashkar's bluff. The outfit, which is the ISIs most valuable asset, has been floating names of various proxies in the last couple of years. While this acts as a diversionary tactic and confuses investigators, it also provides the Lashkar with the deniability factor. The Lashkar is under immense international scrutiny and hence would not want its name cropping up in attacks that are carried out in India. Meanwhile, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) visited the attack site on Thursday and collected evidence that has now been sent for forensic examination. It has been learnt that there were at least three terrorists, including Lateef Bhat, who were involved in the attack. Officials say that the three included two foreign nationals. The probe so far confirms the role of Bhat and two foreign terrorists who are behind the latest attack. Further, the agencies have also been able to zero in on the direct role of the Lashkar, while also confirming that the new names in circulation are just proxies of this terror outfit. It would now be crucial to find the OWGs linked to this attack and also hunt down Bhat so that similar attacks can be prevented in future, an official said.
Cluster of Block Sports Meet Concludes Successfully in Anantnag, Over 150 Youth Participate
Anantnag, Nov 14: Promoting sportsmanship, physical fitness and a drug-free lifestyle among young people, MY Bharat Anantnag successfully concluded a two-day Cluster of Block Sports Meet at Sports Stadium Bijbehara on November 14, organised as part of the 9th Week of the 100 Weeks Campaign under the Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyan. The two day sporting event, held on November 13 and 14, 2026, was organised under the inspiring theme Swasth Yuva Viksit Bharat by MY Bharat Anantnag, functioning under the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India. The initiative aimed at encouraging young people to adopt healthy lifestyles, participate in sports and contribute towards building a healthier, stronger and drug-free society. The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from more than 150 young participants, including MY Bharat Volunteers, Youth Club members and students from various educational institutions across the district. The participants displayed remarkable enthusiasm, sporting talent and team spirit throughout the competitions. A total of six sporting events were organised during the two-day programme, providing participants with an opportunity to showcase their abilities across different sporting disciplines. On the first day, a badminton competition for girls was held, witnessing active participation and competitive performances. The second day featured five sporting events, including Volleyball for Boys, Tug of War for Girls, Shot Put for Boys, a 100-Metre Race for Boys and Skipping Rope for Girls. The competitions created an atmosphere of excitement and healthy competition, with participants displaying determination, discipline and enthusiasm. The programme was organised with the broader objective of strengthening the sports culture at the grassroots level and providing young people with constructive platforms to showcase their abilities. It also highlighted the role of sports in developing confidence, leadership qualities, teamwork and discipline among youth. Addressing the gathering, the importance of engaging young people in positive activities and encouraging them to stay away from substance abuse was highlighted. The initiative also reflected the larger vision of the Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyan, which seeks to mobilise youth towards a healthier, more responsible and progressive society. The occasion was graced by international cricketer Mr. Parvez Rasool, who attended the programme as the Chief Guest. International footballer Mr. Mohammad Salah and Mr. Mohammad Shafi, Manager, Sports Council, attended as Guests of Honour. Their presence added significance to the sporting event, while their encouragement and interaction with the participating youth served as a source of motivation for aspiring sportspersons. The participation of prominent sports personalities also underlined the importance of sports in shaping the future of young people and inspiring them to pursue their goals with dedication. At the conclusion of the competitions, certificates and prizes were distributed among the winners and participants in recognition of their performances, enthusiasm and sporting spirit. The organisers appreciated the participation of the youth and acknowledged their efforts in making the two day event a success. The successful conclusion of the Cluster of Block Sports Meet reaffirmed MY Bharat Anantnags commitment to promoting youth engagement through sports, awareness programmes and community based initiatives. Such activities are expected to encourage greater participation in physical activities while providing young people with meaningful opportunities to contribute to society. Through initiatives like these, MY Bharat continues to work towards nurturing a generation of healthy, disciplined and empowered young citizens, in line with the vision of a Nasha Mukt and Viksit Bharat.
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Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Nov 14 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Saturday hit back at Tamil Nadu Congress President Manickam Tagore for criticising him over the Mekedatu project, asserting that Karnataka has every right to build the proposed dam and that he was least bothered by political condemnation. He also extended an invitation to leaders from Tamil Nadu to visit Karnataka to understand how the project would benefit them. Congress MP Manickam Tagore has triggered an intra-party controversy by opposing the proposed Mekedatu balancing reservoir project across the Cauvery river and criticising Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar. The Congress government in Karnataka has projected the Mekedatu project as one of its flagship initiatives. Tamil Nadu Congress Committee (TNCC) President Manickam Tagore strongly condemned Chief Minister Shivakumar's remarks on the proposed Mekedatu dam project, describing the construction as not only illegal but also a serious threat to the interests of farmers in Tamil Nadu. Responding to questions from the media in Bengaluru, Chief Minister Shivakumar said Tamil Nadu leaders should understand the benefits of the project and invited a delegation from the neighbouring state to visit Karnataka to understand how it would benefit them. Let anyone condemn me. I am least bothered. It is my state and my right. They should also understand this. Let them come with a delegation. I will show them and explain how the project will help them, he said. The Chief Minister said the issue was being viewed through a political lens in Tamil Nadu, where different parties were criticising Karnataka for political reasons. I don't mind it. It is a matter of politics there. If the Congress does not condemn, the DMK will condemn. If the DMK does not condemn, the AIADMK will condemn. At the end of the day, everyone condemns, he said. Questioning the opposition to the project, Chief Minister Shivakumar said all states must respect the law of the country and abide by the Supreme Court's directions on sharing Cauvery water. Why are they not accepting the law of this country? Everyone has to accept the law. The law is the same for everyone in this country, he said. He maintained that Karnataka would protect Tamil Nadu's legitimate share of Cauvery water, while asserting that the state also had the right to construct the Mekedatu balancing reservoir. The Supreme Court has stated that about 170 TMC of water is Tamil Nadu's right, and we will protect their right. It is our duty. It is also our right to build the dam and give them water, Chief Minister Shivakumar said. He added that Tamil Nadu leaders were aware of the facts concerning the project and said the matter could be discussed in detail at a later stage. The Mekedatu Balancing Reservoir and Drinking Water Project is a proposed multi-purpose project by the Government of Karnataka across the Cauvery River to be built near Mekedatu (meaning 'Goat's Leap') in Ramanagara district, Karnataka, at the confluence of the Cauvery and Arkavathi rivers, roughly 90100 km from Bengaluru and close to the Tamil Nadu border. The proposed Mekedatu balancing reservoir project aims to provide 4.75 TMC of drinking water annually to the Bengaluru Metropolitan Region and surrounding areas, besides generating around 400 MW of hydroelectric power. It is also envisaged as a balancing reservoir to regulate surplus monsoon flows and help ensure the release of Tamil Nadu's allocated share of 177.25 TMC of Cauvery water, including during distress years. Karnataka maintains that the project is entirely within its territory and will neither violate the Supreme Court's water-sharing orders nor affect Tamil Nadu's allocated share, while arguing that it is essential to meet Bengaluru's growing drinking water requirements. However, Tamil Nadu has strongly opposed the project through legislative resolutions and legal challenges, arguing that an upstream reservoir would give Karnataka control over river flows and could affect irrigation in the Cauvery delta. It has also contended that prior consent from riparian states and statutory authorities is necessary. The project also faces environmental concerns as it involves the submergence of more than 5,000 hectares of land within the Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary.
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Owono Handed 12-match Ban After Fatal Collision With Tenerife Forward De Miguel
De Miguel: FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono has been suspended for 12 matches by the Spanish football federation following the on-field collision that led to the death of Tenerife forward Jesus de Miguel earlier this month. The 25-year-old Equatorial Guinea international was shown a red card during the closing stages of the Spanish second-division fixture between the two clubs on November 2, after his challenge on De Miguel. The Tenerife striker died the following day, aged 30. Announcing its disciplinary decision, the federations committee said it had assessed the incident based on the referees official report, which documented the reason for Owonos dismissal. The report stated that the goalkeeper was sent off for violently striking an opponent in the chest with his leg, using excessive force, while the ball was in play, according to BBC Sport. The tragic outcome of the incident, resulting in the death of Jesus de Miguel Alameda, is public knowledge. The committee said the circumstances warranted the strongest punishment available under its disciplinary framework, adding that the nature of the conduct described and the accompanying circumstances meant that the maximum sanction, a 12-match suspension, is justified. In a separate ruling, the federation confirmed that the abandoned fixture would not be resumed. The match had been halted seven minutes into stoppage time following the incident, with both sides level at 2-2. The governing body said allowing the existing scoreline to stand was the most respectful course of action, given the extraordinary and tragic circumstances of this case. It added that the decision would avoid requiring the teams to return to the pitch and resume play from the moment the incident occurred. Owono has not yet indicated whether he intends to resume his playing career. In a statement released by FC Andorra on November 4, the goalkeeper described the period since the incident as the most difficult days of his life and expressed enormous pain over De Miguels death. FC Andorra manager Carles Manso said on Thursday that the goalkeeper was currently with his family and had been given the freedom to decide what comes next, without pressure from the club. Manso stressed that the priority was to stand by the player as he deals with the emotional impact of the tragedy. What we have to do is support him in every way and be close to him. We will give him space so that he feels completely free to make any decision, whether he wants to return, when, or if he does not want to return. When he feels it is appropriate and when he feels genuinely ready to take a decision like that (he will do so). The club has not set any timeline for Owonos return, with Manso making clear that the decision would rest entirely with the goalkeeper. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
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Goalkeeper handed 12-match ban after footballer's tragic death
Equatorial Guinea goalkeeper Jesus Owono has received a 12-match suspension from the Spanish Football Federation's disciplinary committee. This follows a challenge during a match on November 2 that resulted in the death of Tenerife forward Jesus de Miguel the following day. The committee cited violent conduct and the tragic outcome as reasons for the maximum sanction.
Goalkeeper handed 12-match ban over De Miguel's death
FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono has been handed a 12-match suspension by the Spanish football federation following his challenge that led to the death of Tenerife forward Jesus de Miguel.
Maximum sanction! Jesus Owono handed 12-match ban after Jesus de Miguel's death
Equatorial Guinea goalkeeper Jesus Owono has received a 12-match suspension due to a serious incident on the field. The collision with Tenerife forward Jesus de Miguel led to de Miguel's tragic death shortly after the match. FC Andorra manager Carles Manso emphasised the importance of supporting Owono during this difficult time. De Miguel's family expressed gratitude for the public support and crowdfunding efforts raised for them.
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Andorra goalkeeper gets 12-game ban for challenge that led to Spanish striker's death
Andorra goalkeeper gets 12-game ban for challenge that led to Spanish striker's death
Trump, Xi and Putin plan an unprecedented joint meeting on sidelines of APEC: officials
Washington, Nov 14: The leaders of the United States, China and Russia plan to meet Thursday on the sidelines of next week's Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in China's tech hub of Shenzhen, an unprecedented gathering of the heads of the world's biggest nuclear powers. While the leaders gathering for joint talks will mark a singular moment, analysts say expectations are low that the talks will lead to major breakthroughs, and they will be heavier in symbolism than substance. Plans for the three-way summit with Donald Trump, Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin were confirmed on Friday by the White House. It comes at a complicated moment in relations between the three countries. Trump has warmly embraced Xi after coming to a truce in their short-lived trade war last year and in spite of differences over the US war with Iran and other tensions between the world's foremost economic powers. Similarly, Trump has sought to build his relationship with Putin, even as the Russian leader has persisted in his nearly five-year-old war with Ukraine and as Moscow has deepened its military, intelligence and diplomatic partnership with Iran. The US president has insisted that such a meeting would provide an opportunity for the three leaders to discuss the US war with Iran and his goal of reaching a three-way agreement on their nuclear arms stockpiles. The last nuclear arms pact between Russia and the United States expired in February, removing caps on the two largest atomic arsenals for the first time in more than a half-century. When that treaty -- known as New START -- expired, Trump rejected a call by Russia to extend the two-country deal for another year and called for a new, improved and modernised deal that includes China. But Beijing's arsenal of more than 600 warheads, according to Pentagon estimates, is far smaller than inventories held by the US and Russia, each estimated to have more than 5,000 warheads. With US and Russian arsenals dwarfing its stockpile, China has shown little interest in developing a nuclear pact. Beijing was least certain about the value of the summit By agreeing to host the meeting, Xi may be calculating that the moment offers him an opportunity to flex China's growing clout and prestige. I would be shocked if there were a joint statement that came out of this meeting that said anything about denuclearisation, said Edgard Kagan, a former US ambassador to Malaysia who is now at the Centre for Strategic and International Studies. For the Kremlin, the planned trilateral meeting is a coveted chance to posture as a superpower on par with Washington and Beijing. I think the key for Putin was that this was very much about signalling a desire to talk to the president and talk to Chairman Xi in a way that suggests that they're making decisions on Ukraine, which obviously the Ukrainians and the Europeans don't like, Kagan said. The trilateral could very well overshadow the APEC summit. The summit, which is bringing 21 economies to Shenzhen, marks a big moment for China to show off its fast-growing, ultramodern coastal metropolis that transformed from a small fishing village into a global technology and economic hub in just a few decades. More substantively, such a gathering could also muddy China's argument that a Cold War mentality in the West was a contributing factor that led to Russia's war on Ukraine and its pointed criticism that the U.S. has undermined international institutions and treaties with how it has executed its war against Iran. The trilateral meeting could undercut China's push to portray itself as a defender of free trade at APEC, said Hoo Tiang Boon, a professor of Chinese foreign policy at Nanyang Technological University. You sort of run counter to Chinese support of multilateralism, he said. The leaders have met in pairs plenty of times over the years Putin and Xi are no strangers. They've fostered a close personal relationship, meeting more than 40 times since Xi became president in 2013 and addressing each other as dear friend. Trump and Putin have met face-to-face on seven different occasions, most recently in Alaska in August 2025. Xi and Trump have held face-to-face talks on eight occasions, including a September state visit to Washington by Xi. Beijing is the Number one trading partner for Moscow, a relationship that has strengthened since Putin sent troops into Ukraine in 2022. As the EU and the West sought to economically isolate Russia, China increased its purchases of Russia's energy resources and became Moscow's principal supplier of key technologies, including high-tech components for Russian weapons industries. Beijing has ignored Western demands to cut those supplies. In the lead-up to Russia's war on Ukraine, Xi and Putin declared their countries had a no-limits friendship. China officially has said it is neutral on the conflict, while charging that Kyiv's Western allies played a part in provoking Russia's military action in Ukraine. Moscow, in turn, has repeatedly declared its support for Beijing's policy on issues related to Taiwan. Trump recently struck a diesel deal with Russia, waiving sanctions against Moscow and allowing for the sale of millions of tons of the fuel. The U.S. leader has blamed surging energy prices on Ukraine's attacks on Russian oil refineries. Analysts, however, say the rise in global crude prices is due mostly to the Iran war. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has expressed concern that the trilateral meeting could serve as a platform for discussing a possible Ukraine deal behind Kyiv's back. Planning for the summit has drawn comparisons to the Yalta Conference, the 1945 gathering at which leaders of the US, Britain and the Soviet Union agreed to divide Germany and Berlin into four military occupation zones and finalised plans for establishing the United Nations. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has dismissed the Yalta comparisons, noting that any potential agreements reached in Shenzhen can't be enforced on others. It's clear that a meeting between the leaders of countries such as Russia, China and the United States is extremely significant, Peskov said. However, let's not forget that the vision for a global order is that no one tries to impose any particular view of global order, and it should be based entirely on mutual benefit and mutual respect.
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Goalkeeper Jesus Owono Suspended For 12 Matches After Jesus De Miguel Death
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PM Narendra Modi inaugurates projects worth over Rs 15,600 crore in Bengaluru
New Delhi, Nov 13:Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated, dedicated to the nation, laid the foundation stone and flagged off development projects worth over Rs 15,600 crore in Bengaluru, Karnataka, with a major focus on urban connectivity, railway infrastructure and energy security. Addressing a gathering, PM Modi said the projects would give fresh momentum to the development of Karnataka and strengthen Bengalurus position as Indias technology hub. From projects connected with metro and rail to works of energy security, all these projects are going to give new strength to the infrastructure of Karnataka, he said. The Prime Minister highlighted the inauguration of the Bengaluru Metros new Pink Line, saying it would improve connectivity to IIM Bengaluru, educational institutions and major business and technology centres. He said the new corridor would make daily commuting easier for lakhs of people while saving their time and money. PM Modi said Namma Metro had expanded from just 17 km in 2014 to more than 100 km, making Bengaluru the third Indian city after Delhi-NCR and the Mumbai Metropolitan Region to cross the milestone. Describing Bengaluru as the countrys Silicon Valley, he said the city contributes more than one-third of Indias IT exports and remains a major centre of innovation and economic growth. The Prime Minister also paid tributes to former Union Minister Ananth Kumar, recalling his close association with the region. On railway infrastructure, PM Modi said Indian Railways was moving beyond its colonial-era legacy, with modern trains and upgraded stations reflecting Indias identity. He referred to the development of Amrit Bharat stations in Karnataka, saying more than 60 stations in the state were being modernised with improved passenger facilities, including amenities for senior citizens and persons with disabilities. He said Karnatakas railway budget allocation had increased ninefold over the past 10 to 12 years. The Prime Minister also flagged off a new Vande Bharat train connecting Karnataka with Goa, saying it would provide passengers along the coastal route, including Mangaluru, a new semi-high-speed travel experience. This comes days after the state received its first Vande Bharat Sleeper train, he said. Referring to the ongoing conflict around Iran and the Gulf region, PM Modi underlined the importance of energy security and said India had been able to withstand global challenges because of steps taken over the past decade to diversify energy sources and strengthen domestic capacities. He highlighted three projects in Karnataka: an LPG facility at Mangaluru that will add 80,000 metric tonnes of storage capacity, the Devangonthi Marketing Terminal to streamline supplies of petrol, diesel and aviation fuel, and a compressed biogas (CBG) plant in Bengaluru with a daily production capacity of 13 tonnes. PM Modi said India was expanding its clean energy capacity to meet the growing electricity requirements of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, data centres, semiconductors and quantum computing. Under the PM-KUSUM scheme, he said, more than eight lakh solar pumps were being provided to farmers in Karnataka to reduce irrigation costs and create additional income opportunities. The Annadatas of Karnataka are now also becoming Urjadatas, he said. The Prime Minister also highlighted the governments measures to improve the purchasing power of middle-class families, including income tax exemption for annual incomes up to Rs 12 lakh, changes in tax deduction rules and GST reforms. He said the removal of GST on individual health and life insurance had made insurance more affordable. PM Modi said the growing aspirations of the neo-middle class were driving demand and generating employment across sectors such as automobiles, electronics, tourism and services. He said the governments focus was to increase middle-class savings and purchasing power so that families could fulfil their aspirations while contributing to the countrys economic growth.
Down Town Heroes Academy win Srinagar Police Football Tournament
Srinagar, Nov 13:Srinagar Police successfully concluded the Football Tournament organised under the Civic Action Programme (CAP) 202627, with the final match played at the Synthetic Turf Football Ground, TRC Srinagar. The tournament, as per a statement issued, commenced with an inaugural ceremony on October 27, 2026, at Rugby Playfield, Polo Ground, Srinagar, witnessing enthusiastic participation from various football teams across District Srinagar. The much awaited final was played between Down Town Heroes Academy, Srinagar, and Sports Council Football, Srinagar, wherein Down Town Heroes Academy emerged victorious, clinching the championship title. Both the winner and runner-up teams were felicitated with trophies and cash prizes in recognition of their performance and sporting spirit. The closing ceremony was graced by Dr G.V. Sundeep Chakravarthy, IPS, SSP Srinagar, as the Chief Guest. The occasion was also attended by Ghulam Mustafa, JKPS, SP Headquarters Srinagar; Musadiq Majid Basoo, JKPS, SP City East Zone Srinagar; Yasir Parray, JKPS, SDPO Kothibagh; Syed Sleet Shah, JKPS, DySP Headquarters Srinagar; and Nazir Ahmad Teli, DySP DAR, DPL Srinagar, besides other senior officers of District Police Srinagar. Addressing the gathering, SSP Srinagar reiterated the commitment of Srinagar Police towards engaging youth in positive and constructive activities through sports and other community-oriented initiatives. He emphasised the importance of sports in promoting discipline, teamwork, physical fitness and a sense of responsibility among young people. On the occasion, SSP Srinagar urged the youth to stay away from drug abuse and unlawful activities and channel their energy towards sports and other constructive pursuits. He assured the participants that Srinagar Police would continue to extend every possible support and encouragement to budding sportspersons in achieving their goals. The tournament concluded on a positive note, reaffirming Srinagar Polices commitment to strengthening police-public relations, promoting sports culture and providing constructive opportunities to the youth under the Civic Action Programme 202627.
