SPORTS
IPL 2026 auction set for December 16 at Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Arena
Among the teams, Kolkata Knight Riders will head into the auction with the biggest purse Rs 64.3 crore to fill 13 slots, including six overseas positions. Chennai Super Kings have the second-largest remaining purse at Rs 43.4 crore, with nine slots to be filled.
INDIA
'I have no family': After her 'disowning family' X post, Rohini Acharya says she was 'thrown out'
Speaking to reporters at the airport, Rohini claimed that influential members of the party were responsible for her estrangement.
BUSINESS
Lenskart announces launch of Meller sunglasses in India
The company will bring the sunglasses to its online channels and select offline stores in addition to John Jacobs, its premium lifestyle eyewear collection, and Owndays, a Japanese optical brand that it acquired a few years ago
INDIA
TATP traces found in Red Fort blast probe; investigators link chemical to Faridabad module and accidental Nowgam explosion
Investigators suspect that traces of TATP may also have played a role in the explosion at the Nowgam Police Station in Jammu and Kashmir, where all recovered material from the module had been stored. The J&K Police have maintained that the incident was an accidental blast.
INDIA
Bihar surprise: 1 seat for Mayawati's BSP with narrowest of margins
The BSP last governed UP between 2007 and 2012 and failed to win a single seat in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. Its victory in Bihar is its first notable success in the state in a long time.
INDIA
Drone drops, encrypted apps and heroin: Inside the Pakistan-backed smuggling network targeting Indian states
NIA chargesheet reveals a Pakistan-linked network using drones and encrypted channels to smuggle arms and heroin into India. Key accused identified as Vishal Pachar.
AUTOMOBILE
2025 Tata Sierra makes global debut. Biggest Hyundai Creta-rival till date?
The new Tata Sierra's main competition in the Indian market will be the Hyundai Creta, which leads the mid-size SUV segment so far as volumes are concerned.
INDIA
Red Fort to reopen for visitors on November 16, five days after deadly blast
Earlier on Saturday, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) also restored partial access at the affected station, reopening Gates 2 and 3 that had been sealed as a precautionary step soon after the explosion.
INDIA
‘Dead Drop’: The secret email technique Delhi blast suspects used and how it kept their plans off the radar
Delhi blast probe finds suspects used dead-drop emails, shared drafts and encrypted apps to plan the attack. Investigators detail how the module operated.
BUSINESS
What’s driving India’s need for 30,000 new pilots? Aviation Minister Naidu explains the math
India needs 30,000 more pilots as airlines induct 1,700 new aircraft, says aviation minister. Govt plans cargo airports, bigger training ecosystem.
INDIA
Red Fort blast accused Umar Nabi radicalised students at Al Falah university, had history of mental health issues: Report
As his extremist beliefs intensified, Umar’s influence reportedly spread across student communities from several states, ranging from Uttar Pradesh and Kashmir to Manipur.
BUSINESS
Labour commissioner of Pune summons TCS over layoff complaints by NITES
Over the past several months, NITES had appealed to CM Devendra Fadnavis, alleging TCS of illegally laying off nearly 2,500 mid to senior level employees in Pune.
STARTUP
Flip to live longer? Deepinder Goyal's Continue says upside-down poses may slow aging
The longevity initiative has released early findings linking passive inversions to improved brain blood flow, backed by a recent $25 million personal investment from the Eternal CEO.
INDIA
Delhi Crime Branch files two FIRs against Al-Falah University
Meanwhile, the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) on Thursday revoked the membership of Al Falah University, which is under the scanner for its alleged links to the November 10 Red Fort blast that claimed 13 lives and left several others injured.
INDIA
From criticism to praise: Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw applauds DK Shivakumar for tackling Bengaluru’s garbage mess
Kiran Mazumdar Shaw’s endorsement drew divided responses. Several users posted images from areas such as HSR Layout and Whitefield, arguing that the improvements remain limited to selective stretches.
INDIA
'If they spent time on their own assessment…”: Chirag Paswan attacks Mahagathbandhan after NDA sweeps Bihar polls
Paswan also criticised the opposition for what he described as “provocative” references to political unrest in neighbouring countries, alleging that leaders were attempting to stoke public sentiment by drawing parallels to foreign protests.
INDIA
Nowgam police station explosion: MHA says cause of the 'accidental blast' being investigated
INDIA
Lalu's daughter Rohini Acharya quits politics: 'Asked me to'
I’m quitting politics and I’m disowning my family. This is what Sanjay Yadav and Rameez had asked me to do. I’m taking all the blame, says Rohini
INDIA
'No sorrow in defeat': After NDA sweeps Bihar polls, RJD says 'Ups and downs are inevitable'
Meanwhile, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi also posted on X after NDA's win in Bihar on Friday.
INDIA
Only 10 Muslim MLAs elected in Bihar, marking the lowest count since 1990
This drop comes after both the NDA and the Opposition fielded fewer Muslim candidates than in the 2020 polls, shrinking the overall space for minority representation.
INDIA
Congress leader KC Venugopal questions BJP’s 90% strike rate in Bihar elections, says never happened in Indian history
The remarks come after a crushing defeat for the Congress–RJD alliance.
INDIA
Bahubalis assert dominance in Bihar election, keep their traditional fiefdoms intact
Anant Kumar Singh -- the jailed gangster-turned-politician arrested in connection with the murder of Jan Suraaj supporter Dular Chand Yadav -- won the Mokama constituency on Friday
INDIA
27 to 73,000: Smallest and biggest victory margins in Bihar polls
While several candidates surged ahead comfortably with sizeable margins, others navigated far more precarious contests, with only a few dozen votes determining the outcome.
INDIA
‘Fit-for-purpose’: India calls for UNSC reform, transparency, expanded membership
He also called for expansion in both permanent and non-permanent membership, ensuring adequate representation for under-represented and non-represented geographies, “through text-based negotiations in a time-bound manner.”
