Total Chess 2026: Pragg blunders mate in one, Carlsen misses chance

Magnus Carlsen’s grip on the world No. 1 ranking weakened after he missed a chance against Shakhriyar Mamedyarov and fell to 2805.6 in live ratings, as Fabiano Caruana drew Liam Le and stayed close. With three games left, Carlsen remains vulnerable; meanwhile, Praggnanandhaa blundered a winning endgame, and Wesley So criticized the event’s 45+30 time control as inadequate for classical chess.

Ice hockey body defends PT Usha's nomination for IOA elections

IHAI defended its status as India’s recognised ice hockey federation and nominations of PT Usha and secretary general Harjinder Singh for December 5 IOA elections, citing recognition by the IOA and IIHF. A rival faction challenged its standing, but IHAI presented documents; it was among 30 eligible federations, with the final voter list due Sunday.

Japan Masters: Back in form, Lakshya Sen enters final

Lakshya Sen became the first Indian to reach the Japan Masters final, beating Alwi Farhan 21-12, 15-21, 21-11 in a 70-minute semifinal. The win extends his resurgence after the Hylo Open title and earns him a second consecutive World Tour final. He faces Japan’s Koki Watanabe after a season featuring an All England final and subsequent early exits.

Harshal Patel set to join Gujarat Titans in ₹4 crore all-cash trade

Harshal Patel is set to move from Sunrisers Hyderabad to Gujarat Titans in an all-cash ₹4 crore trade ahead of IPL 2027, reducing Gujarat’s auction purse by ₹4 crore. He will join Kagiso Rabada and Mohammed Siraj after fewer opportunities at SRH in 2026. Patel has taken 151 IPL wickets and won Purple Caps in 2021 and 2024.

NY Governor Kathy Hochul demands Sean Duffy’s resignation after nationwide US flight ground stop

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy blamed faulty equipment or contractor error during an FAA infrastructure upgrade for Friday’s nationwide ground stop, saying a router overwhelmed communications and radar; officials ruled out cyberattack and AI, and flights resumed after the fault was isolated. Governor Kathy Hochul demanded Duffy resign or be removed, and called for a congressional investigation.

Shehbaz Sharif says Pakistan can become world's 6th-largest economy by 2050

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif says his country could become the world’s sixth-largest economy before 2050, advancing Goldman Sachs’ 2075 projection, as he courts investment in mining and domestic processing. He promised faster approvals, transparent licensing and security, urging projects to create jobs and protect communities. Reko Diq production is expected to begin in 2028.

Elon Musk praises Jensen Huang, warns Nvidia could lose ‘critical’ deals without him

Musk backed calls to reinstate Jensen Huang as Nvidia CEO, warning the chipmaker could lose critical deals tied to Huang’s personal assurances. He praised Huang’s supply-chain management and said he would sign a petition; employees also reportedly urged the board to bring him back. Huang resigned after admitting an affair and apologizing to his family; CFO Colette Kress is interim CEO.

Delhi Traffic Police warns of restrictions on roads near Yamuna ghats for Chhath Puja

Delhi and Ghaziabad police will regulate traffic for Chhath Puja November 15-16, with heavy vehicles barred from Ghaziabad city limits as devotees visit riverfront ghats. Delhi restrictions may affect Yamuna-area roads from 2 pm Saturday until 8 am Sunday; Ghaziabad diversions start at noon and last through celebrations. Ghaziabad’s festivities will cover about 79 sites.

Man held for conducting ‘reconnaissance’ of sensitive locations in Mumbai

A 20-year-old Navi Mumbai man was arrested for allegedly surveying sensitive South Mumbai locations, including Chabad House, for criminal syndicate-linked handlers, officials said. Yash Singh was reportedly paid for reconnaissance and contacted handlers via Telegram; Keralam police arrested him under the UAPA after Maharashtra ATS detained him. Chabad House was targeted in the 2008 Mumbai attacks.

AFC U17 Asian Cup Qualifiers: India thrash Guam 12-0

India crushed Guam 12-0 in AFC U-17 Asian Cup qualifiers Saturday, earning a second win as Raj Singh Wahengbam scored four goals and Dallalmuon Gangte netted a first-half hat-trick. The result is India’s third-biggest win; they lead Group E on goal difference and face Palestine Tuesday, with group winners alone advancing to the 2027 finals.

Woman, 62, dies days after being assaulted by son in Goregaon

A 62-year-old Goregaon West woman died Friday, four days after her son allegedly slammed her head against a wall; police will upgrade his attempted-murder charge to murder. Sadhana Karande suffered severe injuries in the November 9 assault, reportedly during a drunken dispute over household expenses. Her elder son found her unconscious, and neighbours restrained the accused.

Peoria bomb threat: Police continue search for more explosives at BioUrja plant

Police and investigators continued searching BioUrja Renewables in Peoria Saturday for additional explosives after a bomb was rendered safe Friday night, while a one-mile evacuation remained in effect. Officials have not confirmed other devices, and claims of three more bombs are unverified. The threat began with a suspicious package at the ethanol plant; no injuries or arrests were reported.

Owaisi-Azad alliance aims to divide Oppn votes: Ajay Rai

Former Uttar Pradesh Congress chief Ajay Rai accused AIMIM leader Asaduddin Owaisi and Azad Samaj Party chief Chandrashekhar Azad of indirectly helping BJP by splitting opposition votes ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections. The alliance, Samajik Parivartan Morcha, has named Azad its chief ministerial candidate and plans to contest 403 seats statewide; Rai plans to contest too.

Chandigarh Chord | Geometry of memory: A wall, a theorem and a thousand memories

Pierre Jeanneret’s brick Pythagorean wall at Chandigarh’s Government Model Senior Secondary School, Sector 16-D, turns a theorem into climate-conscious architecture and an emblem of schoolchildren’s memories. Built in 1954, its geometric design teaches through everyday surroundings while shielding classrooms from sun. Known as 16 Model, friendships, assemblies and games give Chandigarh’s geometry its human heart.

HC upholds dismissal of court staff for manipulating records

Allahabad High Court upheld court employee Seema Sharma’s dismissal for changing a prisoner’s age in judicial records to secure his release under a scheme, calling it serious misconduct and direct interference with justice. She altered Juber’s age from 19 to 38; convicted of murder, he was serving life. The 2000 scheme covered prisoners over 60.

Scene box office collection day 9: Suriya's crime comedy bounces back, crosses ₹125 crore

Gautam Ghattamaneni, Mahesh Babu’s son, called Suriya’s *Scene* “crazy good,” praising its humor, performances—especially Naslen’s—and music, as the Tamil film’s Saturday earnings climbed to ₹8.40 crore from Friday’s ₹6 crore. Its total reached ₹126.10 crore, putting it within reach of ₹150 crore. *Scene* stars Suriya as a police officer investigating a serial-killer case.

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy explains what caused FAA nationwide ground stop

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said Saturday that an FAA contractor may have caused Friday’s nationwide telecommunications outage, which grounded flights and prompted thousands of cancellations. At a briefing at Transportation Department headquarters, Duffy said a contractor at one remote FAA site was performing work to move communications from copper lines to fiber.

Codeine cough syrup: UPFSDA sends 6 proposals to Centre to curb illegal trade

Uttar Pradesh’s FSDA has urged the Centre to overhaul codeine-cough-syrup distribution after finding billed consignments failed to reach authorised retailers, raising fears of misuse and cross-border diversion. Proposals include state notification, approved distributors, barcode tracking, medical-demand-based limits and a ban on wholesale-to-wholesale sales. The medicine is not banned and remains necessary for patients when prescribed.

AI tools Jensen Huang championed now star in memes of his downfall

AI-generated memes of former Nvidia chief Jensen Huang have flooded platforms, turning reports of affairs and his departure into comedy—and making him a target of tools from his own industry. Videos show him dancing or appearing in movie scenes with women linked to the scandal, attracting millions of views. Creators used Kling and Higgsfield to make the clips.

Ramayana box office collection day 10: Ranbir Kapoor and Yash's film crosses ₹670 crore

Ramayana Part 1 opens the BRICS segment at the 57th International Film Festival of India, showcasing films from all 11 member countries and partner nations. Nitesh Tiwari’s film, starring Ranbir Kapoor, Yash and Sai Pallavi, has earned ₹673.95 crore, surpassing Jawan and Stree 2. Released November 5, it adapts Valmiki’s epic, with a second installment planned.

Pune duo held for running car over cop in Kalamboli

Two Pune-based men were arrested for allegedly striking a constable with a car and fleeing a Kalamboli checkpoint five days earlier. Constable Dilip Bhoir, 43, fractured his heel and is stable. CCTV and phone-location analysis helped police trace the driver and passenger. They say they panicked after getting lost and face attempted-murder and assault charges.

4 held, including 2 minors, for gangraping 14-yr-old in Kandivali

Four people, including two 17-year-olds, were arrested in Kandivali for allegedly raping a 14-year-old girl twice after threatening to circulate a purported bathing video; the minors were sent to an observation home, and the adults remanded in custody. The girl reported the assaults after threats on November 6 and 10, prompting a case under the POCSO Act.

Duo on the run for 10 weeks after killing Andheri man held in Kolkata

Two men accused of killing 22-year-old Shivam Kanojia in Mumbai’s Sahar area were arrested in Kolkata two and a half months after the August 30 attack, while three alleged accomplices remain at large. Police say Shivam was fatally stabbed after intervening in a fight reignited by a year-old feud between an accused man and a neighborhood resident; the young men knew one another.

Ulva stuns Pakistan and takes India to 9th U-19 Asia Cup win

India won their ninth Under-19 Asia Cup, beating Pakistan by one wicket in a last-ball thriller as Mohit Ulva’s unbeaten 49 off 26 balls completed a remarkable chase of 338. Ulva and Manal Chauhan (47) added 57 for the ninth wicket. Earlier, Pakistan posted 337/9, powered by Usman Khan’s 107. Aaryavir Sehwag also scored 58.

Finance firms can’t use goons to seize vehicles over loan default: Allahabad HC

Allahabad High Court ruled lenders cannot forcibly seize vehicles over loan defaults, requiring repossession claims to go through courts or arbitration. It ordered the lender to return the vehicle unconditionally, restructure the loan without penal interest and pay Rs 10,000 in costs. The borrower had paid 31 of 45 instalments before agents allegedly seized it at gunpoint.

Court quashes case against Viacom 18 over Borivali man’s photo shown in tribute to dead celebs

A Mumbai sessions court quashed a criminal defamation case against Viacom18 over a 2012 Colours TV broadcast, finding no intent to damage a Borivali man’s reputation. Somak Mukherjee said his photograph appeared among deceased Bollywood stars, prompting worried calls and taunts; the broadcaster apologized. The court also found his complaint’s verification procedurally defective.

Chef Ranveer Brar shares crispy veg lollipop recipe to enjoy in the evenings: See preparation

Chef Ranveer Brar’s crispy vegetarian lollipops offer a meat-free take on the chicken starter, combining mashed potatoes, vegetables, soya granules and Schezwan sauce around ice-cream sticks. Coat each lollipop in flour and spiced batter, then deep-fry until crisp and serve hot with Schezwan sauce. The 30-minute recipe comes from unverified social-media content online.

FAA administrator says nationwide ground stop for ‘the right reasons,' rules out foul play

FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford said Saturday that the nationwide ground stop, which began Friday afternoon, was imposed “for the right reasons,” while apologizing for the disruption to travelers. He ruled out foul play, saying officials had found “zero evidence” of anything nefarious or AI-related. The outage remains under investigation, and the story is being updated.

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei reveals four types of people he refuses to hire

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei says exceptional technical skills cannot offset poor cultural fit: the company rejects candidates who are unpleasant, attention-seeking, unable to collaborate, or indifferent to public benefit. Applicants face a culture interview, with shared values credited for retention: more than three-quarters of Anthropic’s first 100 employees remain. Founded in 2021, Anthropic prioritizes collaboration.

Youth Olympics medals context: Glimpse of potential, big test of transition

India’s 17-member contingent won 10 medals, including historic firsts, at Dakar’s 2026 Youth Olympic Games, but coaches stressed that youth success is only an indication, not a guarantee of senior achievement. The event offered exposure amid uneven fields, while IOC president Kirsty Coventry noted that only 15% of YOG athletes make the Olympic Games.