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After losing the first ODI match to Australia in Perth recently, team India must win the second ODI in Adelaide on October 23 to stay in the ODI series. Several changes to the team are expected, with Kuldeep Yadav likely to feature in the playing XI. Sundar, Nitish Kumar, and Harshit Rana may also be […]
Indian cricketer Sarfaraz Khan was excluded from the India A squad for the upcoming matches against South Africa A, sparking backlash online. Despite strong performances and improved fitness, he was overlooked. Rishabh Pant will captain the team. KL Rahul, Patidar, and others made the cut, while Mohammed Shami was also left out of the squad.
The Telangana govt is set to distribute sarees to 1.94 lakh women under the ‘Indira Mahila Shakti (IMS)’ program on November 19, marking Indira Gandhi’s birth anniversary. Originally planned for the Bathukamma festival, the distribution was postponed. This initiative aims to empower and support women’s organizations across the state.
The Ministry of Education is accepting applications for the vice chancellor post at the Central University of Tamil Nadu. Eligible candidates must be below 65 years old and have at least 10 years’ experience as a professor or in academic leadership. Interested candidates can apply by November 8, 2025, at education.gov.in or cutn.ac.in.
Internal rifts within the opposition INDIA bloc in Bihar have sparked criticism from rivals. Despite the Congress, RJD, CPI, and VIP being allies, nominations have been filed against each other in 11 seats. The RJD and Congress are contesting in 6 seats, Congress and CPI in 4, and RJD and VIP in 2.
AP Minister Atchannaidu announced that postings for the 6,000 police positions, filled by the NDA government, will be made soon. Speaking on Police Martyrs’ Day, he urged collective efforts to maintain law and order in the state. Atchannaidu also criticized the YSRCP regime for its failure to recruit in the police department.
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has started the registration for the NTPC Exam 2025 to fill 5,810 vacancies in various posts like Junior Clerk, Goods Guard, and Assistant Station Master. Interested and eligible candidates can apply through the official RRB website, paying a fee of Rs 250-500, depending on the category.
Andhra Pradesh secured a $15 billion Google AI hub in Vizag, sparking criticism from Tamil Nadu’s AIADMK, which slammed CM MK Stalin for missing the opportunity despite CEO Sundar Pichai’s Tamil roots. AIADMK called it a “lost chance” for Tamil Nadu, while DMK highlighted a ₹15,000 crore Foxconn investment coming to the state.
Following the Diwali festival, ‘Muhurat Trading’ continues to see profits in the Indian stock markets. The Sensex is trading at 84,484.67, up by 121.30 points, while the Nifty stands at 25,901.20, gaining 58.05 points. Meanwhile, the rupee is trading at 88.02 against the US dollar, reflecting positive market sentiment.
At Tirumala temple in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, devotees are waiting in all 32 compartments for darshan today. Sarvadarshan without tokens currently takes around 17 hours. On Monday, October 20, 72,026 devotees had darshan of Lord Venkateswara, and 23,304 offered tonsuring. The TTD reported a Hundi collection of ₹3.86 crore on the same day.
After Diwali, Delhi woke up to toxic air despite curbs. AAP slammed CM Rekha Gupta-led BJP for failing to curb pollution, mocking her mispronunciation of AQI. BJP blamed citizens and stubble burning. AAP accused the government of inaction, spreading firecracker use, and lying about artificial rain, while Congress criticized failure to implement court orders.
Landslides have disrupted traffic on the Sabarimala route in Kerala, particularly along the Kumily-Pamba stretch. Heavy rains have caused rivers and waterfalls in the region to overflow, worsening the situation. Authorities have issued warnings urging devotees and travelers to exercise caution and avoid unnecessary travel until conditions improve.
Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh stated that left-wing extremism has declined across India. Former ‘red corridor’ regions are now turning into ‘development corridors’. Areas once dominated by Maoist activity are being transformed into educational hubs, with improved infrastructure such as roads, hospitals, and schools now accessible to the people.
Tech giant Apple is nearing a $4 trillion (approx. ₹331 lakh crore) market valuation, driven by strong sales of its newly launched iPhone 17 series. Its rising share price reflects investor confidence. Currently, Nvidia is the only company in the $4 trillion club, but analysts believe Apple could soon join that elite group.
American grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky, who became a Grand-Master at 18 after winning the Under‑12 world title, He rose to prominence as a top blitz player and beloved chess educator. He built a large online following through his streaming and commentary. At age 29, he passed away unexpectedly, leaving the global chess community in shock.