Wasim Akram weighs in on ball tampering row: ‘Sandpaper scratch completely different’

Wasim Akram says experienced bowlers would recognize sandpaper marks on a cricket ball, while stressing he is not taking sides in Australia’s ball-tampering controversy. His remarks followed Pat Cummins’s denial that he knew of a plan, after Usman Khawaja’s autobiography alleged wider team awareness. In 2018, Warner, Smith and Bancroft were punished for ball tampering.

Indigenous languages, oral traditions take centre stage at Delhi’s National Tribal Literary Festival

India’s tribal literary traditions took center stage at a New Delhi festival, where participants urged preservation and inclusion in education, publishing and discourse. The event featured epics including the Gond Ramayana and Bhil Mahabharata, alongside writers’ work, and advocated documentation, translation and support for indigenous-language authors. Organised for Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas, it represented 27 languages.

Delhi Police files 450-page chargesheet in Aastha Kunj Park gangrape case

Delhi Police filed a 450-page chargesheet against three men accused of posing as police before allegedly gang-raping a 17-year-old girl at knifepoint in Delhi’s Aastha Kunj Park in September. It cites 57 witnesses, CCTV, call records, forensic findings and the victim’s statement. The alleged assault occurred during a birthday outing; the men face gangrape and POCSO charges.

‘Sufficient maturity by 16’: Kerala HC calls for reducing age of juveniles

The Kerala High Court has urged lawmakers to consider lowering the juvenile age to 16, citing teenagers’ maturity and crashes involving minors driving after drinking. Hearing a petition over Kerala’s ban on alcohol sales to under-23s, it ordered the Excise Commissioner to report enforcement after a Kochi crash killed three. The proposal would require legislative amendments.

PMK demands NEET review after first-attempt MBBS admissions drop under 7.5 per cent quota

PMK president Anbumani Ramadoss urged a review and abolition of NEET, citing Tamil Nadu data showing 33 of 650 government-school students admitted under the 7.5% quota passed on their first attempt in 2025–26. The 617 students needed repeated attempts, and patterns were similar in other quota categories. He said coaching burdens poor families, contradicting NEET’s promises.

Ranbir Kapoor and Yash's Ramayana crosses ₹1100 crore worldwide in 9 days at the box office

Ramayana crossed ₹1,000 crore worldwide within eight days, reaching ₹1,111 crore by day nine, but Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge remains ahead overall at ₹1,151.19 crore. Ramayana earned ₹732.50 crore domestically and ₹378.50 crore overseas. Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, the Diwali release stars Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama and is planned as a two-part saga.

Maharashtra: MPSC extends deadline for affidavits on alleged exam irregularities to Nov 23

The MPSC inquiry commission has extended by a week, to November 23, the deadline for affidavits concerning alleged irregularities in nine examinations, including question-paper and answer-key leaks. Individuals, candidates and students must submit Marathi or English affidavits, identity proof and supporting documents, and email copies; late submissions will be rejected. The extension reflects Diwali holidays.

Tyson’s former Connecticut mansion listed for $9.9 million after 50 Cent’s ownership

Once owned by Mike Tyson and 50 Cent, a Farmington, Connecticut, mansion returned to market in 2025 for $9.9 million, boasting 21 bedrooms, seven kitchens, a pool, nightclub and recording studio. The Askars reportedly spent more than $3 million renovating the 51,830-square-foot estate for family events. Tyson bought it in 1996; 50 Cent sold it in 2019.

Juvenile arrested after shooting sparks panic at California’s Ontario Mills Mall

A juvenile suspect was arrested after gunfire at Ontario Mills Mall in California sent shoppers running Friday evening, but police said no one was hit or injured and no threat remained. Officers responded at 7:07 p.m. Nov. 13, with shots reported near Dave & Buster’s and Burlington. The cause remains under investigation; weapon details remain unknown.

Post-Diwali detox: Cardiologist warns against crash diets, lists 5 heart health tips

After Diwali, avoid detox diets: crash restrictions and juice cleanses can disrupt blood pressure, glucose and electrolytes, especially for people with heart disease, diabetes or hypertension. Instead, return to balanced meals, limit salt and sugar, choose healthy fats, exercise and sleep well; seek urgent care for chest discomfort, breathlessness or palpitations. The liver and kidneys detoxify naturally.

Three arrested for church vandalism in Assam, police say clash between two local groups

Three men were arrested for allegedly vandalising a church in Assam’s Kamrup Rural district, as police said preliminary findings point to a clash between two groups from the same tribe and Christian community, rather than a religious or cross-border attack. Police filed BNS charges; tensions eased by Friday afternoon. Reports linked the incident to longstanding Assam–Meghalaya border tensions.

6-year-old boy with autism rescued from New Jersey river after climbing out of his bedroom window

A six-year-old boy with autism who left his Totowa, New Jersey, home was rescued from the Passaic River after officers found him clinging to a tree in near-freezing water on November 5; reunited with his family and taken to hospital, he was reported doing well by November 13. Residents alerted police after spotting him.

Trump-backed Lauren Boebert concedes Colorado House race after narrow defeat to Eileen Laubacher

Democrat Eileen Laubacher defeated Republican Lauren Boebert by less than one percentage point in Colorado’s 4th District, ending the MAGA figure’s congressional career in an upset in a Republican stronghold. Boebert conceded and said she would continue conservative activism. Laubacher, a retired Navy rear admiral and former Biden security official, campaigned on public service and military experience.

Uber confirms hackers stole US drivers’ personal information in third-party breach

Uber is notifying thousands of US drivers that hackers accessed driver’s licence data through Fireworks AI, offering credit monitoring while the nationwide total remains unknown. State filings report 7,870 affected people across Massachusetts, South Carolina and Rhode Island. Attackers used compromised vendor credentials; Uber severed connections and said no misuse had been identified as notices went out.

Woman beaten to death in Delhi's Burari after she objected to being touched

Police arrested Pramod Singh on Friday over the alleged killing of a woman in North Delhi’s Burari area after she reportedly objected to him touching her, officials said. The assault occurred on November 7, and her body was found near a vacant plot the next day. Investigators say Singh struck her repeatedly during a fight; local shopkeepers found her roadside.

Vicky-Katrina's son Vihaan to Deepika-Ranveer's daughters Dua, Devi: Stars and their mini-mes

Bollywood parents marked Children’s Day with family photos and rare glimpses of their children. Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal introduced son Vihaan, while Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor shared Raha’s birthday; Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh revealed daughter Devi’s name. Kareena Kapoor and Bipasha Basu also posted family moments, although many stars keep children private.

Man held in Keralam for alleged Bishnoi gang links; suspected of tracking film stars

Kerala police arrested Gurumoorthi over alleged Bishnoi gang links, alleging he photographed Mumbai film stars, tracked their movements and sent details abroad for payments reportedly deposited in his wife’s account. Investigators are probing murder and extortion links; the Tamil Nadu native worked at an Ottapalam milk booth, and the case invokes the Unlawful Activities Act.

Second phase of Census 2027 to commence on January 25 in Tripura

Tripura’s second phase of Census 2027 will run January 25–February 28, 2027, collecting residents’ demographic, social, economic, cultural, migration and fertility details, including information on homeless people. Self-enumeration will be available January 10–24. The country’s first fully digital census will use mobile apps and web tools; August’s first phase recorded housing conditions and household amenities.

Mumbai: 4 men, including 2 minors, held for gangraping 14-year-old in Kandivali

Four men, including two 17-year-olds, were arrested in Kandivali, Maharashtra, for allegedly gang-raping a 14-year-old twice after threatening to share a purported bathing video. The minors were sent to an observation home; the adults, aged 18 and 22, were remanded to police custody. The assaults allegedly occurred November 6 and 10; the FIR cites BNS and POCSO.

CBI books retired railway engineers, others in ₹4 crore loss cases in Tamil Nadu

The CBI has registered two cases alleging that a retired Southern Railway engineer and others caused nearly ₹4 crore in losses during construction of a Tamil Nadu rail line. FIRs cite unauthorized bridges and a retaining wall buried after premature construction; former deputy chief engineer Muhammed Salaiya is named in both. The 17.75-km section is on the proposed Madurai-Tuticorin route.

Over 70,000 books from two publishers to be removed from TN public libraries

Tamil Nadu’s Directorate of Public Libraries ordered 70,000 books linked to publishers Agalvilaku and Phoenix removed from 4,755 libraries over authenticity concerns. The inquiry followed writer Perumal Murugan’s allegation that books displayed at Coimbatore Periyar Arivagam were fake. Chennai libraries are removing 2,260 books, while checks for counterfeits from other publishers continue in coming days.

AI bubble will break, and India should be worried: Economist Stiglitz at HTLS

Nobel laureate Joseph Stiglitz warned India to worry as AI threatens jobs in technology sectors that drove its economic transformation, predicting the investment boom will burst with major consequences. Countries lack frameworks to manage displacement, he said, leaving India facing a need to pivot. He added that AI’s gains may be unevenly shared across borders.

India can keep growing at 7% if it curbs inequality, boosts demand: Stiglitz at HTLS 2026

India can sustain 7% growth if it limits inequality and supports domestic demand, Nobel laureate Joseph Stiglitz said, urging public investment in infrastructure, education and environmental protection while warning that climate change and artificial intelligence pose risks. He cited disappearing groundwater and AI’s threat to technology jobs, and spoke at the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit.

Dil Raju says new CBFC advisory has made releasing films problematic, Telugu film body to respond

Producer-distributor Dil Raju said chambers nationwide are preparing representations against the CBFC advisory, warning it complicates releases by requiring completed films a month ahead and barring date announcements until certification. Kerala film bodies also object, calling the rules an expansion of board powers; the October advisory requires final versions with titles, graphics and sound, following September guidelines.

Reply 1988 actor Go Kyung Pyo involved in drunk-driving accident; agency apologises

South Korean actor Go Kyung-pyo’s alleged drunk-driving crash has led tvN’s *Sixth Sense: B Side* and MBC’s *Hangout with Yoo* to cut his screen time, while upcoming projects and a fan meeting face uncertainty. Police reportedly recorded a 0.150% blood-alcohol level after his car hit a street-cleaning truck in Seoul. Agency apologized; he accepts responsibility.

Maharashtra FDA suspends licenses of 2 iconic eateries in Pune over food safety violations

Maharashtra’s FDA suspended licences for Pune’s Hotel Vaishali and Roopali Restaurant after finding serious hygiene, storage and cross-contamination violations, ordering all food sales, including takeaway and delivery, to stop pending corrections and written clearance. Inspectors also cited unsafe handling, missing temperature records and inadequate pest protection. The action is part of the state’s “Safe Food, Safe Maharashtra” campaign.

British chipmaker CEO approached by Nvidia board to replace Jensen Huang: Report

Nvidia’s board is considering Arm CEO Rene Haas to succeed Jensen Huang, whose resignation after revelations of extramarital affairs plunged Nvidia into crisis, while employees reportedly urge Huang’s return to leadership. Haas worked at Nvidia and leads Arm; he is among candidates, though no one has been formally approached. Colette Kress is currently interim CEO.

No child’s play this Children’s Day! Delhiites, skip the usual for new-age fun with your little ones

Children’s Day in Delhi-NCR offers families alternatives to routine parties and screen time: a kid-friendly techno dance party, a children’s pop-up market, farm experiences, a mother-daughter run with traditional games, and an outing combining VR gaming and pottery. Across Noida, Gurugram and Faridabad, activities balance play, learning and family time; fees and booking rules vary.

India supports UNGA resolution on permanent sovereignty of Palestinian people

India backed a UN General Assembly resolution affirming Palestinians’ and occupied Syrian Golan residents’ rights to natural resources and demanding Israel cease exploiting or damaging them. Passed Wednesday by 151-7, with 11 abstentions, it condemns settlements and infrastructure destruction, invokes international law, and urges reconstruction in Gaza. Uruguay proposed the measure.

Indian-origin women married to prominent US politicians and the careers they have built

Six Indian-origin women married to prominent U.S. politicians bring careers in medicine, law, business and commentary, with varying public profiles. Sarah Jukaku supported Abdul El-Sayed’s campaign, while Usha Vance became America’s first Indian-American Second Lady. The group also includes laryngologist Apoorva Ramaswamy, physician Priya Krishnamoorthi, former marketer Ritu Ahuja Khanna and author Danielle D’Souza Gill.