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Former Indian captain and star opener Rohit Sharma proved with his bat in the ODI series on the Australia tour that his cricketing prowess is far from over. With centuries and half-centuries, he answered his critics and reassured them about his form. But now his true test lies ahead against South Africa.
The ODI series between India and South Africa begins in Ranchi on November 30th. Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli will be the main focus of this series. However, Rohit is garnering more attention as questions have been raised about his age and form. There are also discussions about his chances of playing in the 2027 World Cup.
Reliance Jio and Airtel are two major telecom companies, but do you know which company dominates in the country's capital, Delhi? The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) recently conducted a network assessment of telecom operators in Delhi. The purpose of this assessment was to assess how telecom companies are performing. This assessment included four telecom companies: Jio, Vodafone Idea (Vi), Airtel, and MTNL (Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited).
According to Telecom Talk, Reliance Jio delivered the best average download speed of 249.02 Mbps, while Airtel offered an average download speed of 234 Mbps. MTNL and Vodafone Idea had average download speeds of 5.04 Mbps and 23.82 Mbps, respectively. Jio outperformed all three companies in terms of download speed.
The death toll from Wednesday's massive fire in Hong Kong's Tai Po area has risen to 128. More bodies were found during searches of the affected buildings, pushing the number up. The fire department began the final stages of the search on Friday.
Seven of the eight buildings in the Wang Fuk Court complex caught fire. Bamboo scaffolding erected during the reconstruction caused the fire to spread rapidly. The initial fire, which began in one building, spread to seven other buildings. Smoke is still visible two days after the accident.
According to the latest official data released on Friday, India's gross domestic product (GDP) is projected to grow at 8.2 percent in the second quarter ending September 30, 2025 (Q2 FY26).
The Indian economy grew at 5.6% in the September 2024 quarter (Q2 FY25), the lowest in seven quarters, and had recovered to 7.8% in the previous quarter (Q1 FY26).
"Real GDP or GDP at constant prices in the second quarter of FY 2025-26 is estimated at Rs 48.63 lakh crore, as against Rs 44.94 lakh crore in the second quarter of FY 2024-25, registering a growth rate of 8.2%," the National Statistical Office said in a statement on November 28.
Russian President Vladimir Putin is returning to India on a state visit after four years. He will be in India from December 4th to 5th and will hold talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This visit is taking place as part of the India-Russia annual summit, where important announcements are expected on a number of key issues such as defense, energy, trade, and strategic cooperation.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Udupi on Thursday on a day-long visit to Karnataka, where he was welcomed by Jagadguru Sri Sri Sugunendra Tirtha Swamiji at the Vishwa Geeta Paryaya – Lakshya Kantha Geeta Parayan program. Over one lakh people simultaneously recited verses from the Gita at this spiritual event, a historic sight in itself.
Beginning his address, Prime Minister Modi described Udupi as the Karmabhoomi of the BJP and the Jan Sangh's model of good governance. He said, "In 1968, the people of Udupi elected V.S. Acharya of the Jan Sangh to the municipal council. The cleanliness drive seen across the country today was initiated in Udupi five decades ago."
PM Modi said that Udupi is also special to him because it has been a center of spirituality, service, and national consciousness.
Bollywood's beloved couple, Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra, became parents earlier this year. They welcomed their daughter on July 15th at Reliance Hospital in Mumbai. The following day, they shared an emotional post on Instagram, announcing this new phase in their lives and requesting fans to maintain privacy.
After months, Kiara and Sidharth finally shared their daughter's name. Kiara wrote on Instagram, "In our prayers, in our arms, our divine blessings, our princess, Saraayah Malhotra." The post, which included a picture of little Saraayah's feet against a green background, went viral on social media.
Leadrer of Opposition (LoP) in Lok Sabha on Friday demanded a detailed discussion in Parliament on the issue of air pollution in several cities including the National Capital.
At the same time hee questioned the silence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi on this "health emergency".
Rahul Gandhi also demanded a strict, enforceable action plan to deal with the air pollution and asked why the Centra was not showing any urgency or accountability on this deadly issue.
Rahul Gandhi met some mothers at his residence on the issue of pollution and shared a video of his conversation with them.
US President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that he would permanently ban all "third-world countries" from migrating to the US. Trump wrote on his social media platform, "Truth Social," that this step is being taken to protect the American public, domestic tranquility, and control illegal immigration. He stated that his aim is to eliminate federal benefits and subsidies for non-citizens and to expel immigrants who pose a security threat.
This announcement came after two National Guard members were injured in a shooting near the White House. One of the injured died during treatment. Investigators believe the attack was carried out by an Afghan citizen who had come to the US with his family during the Biden administration. Trump strongly advocated for his policy proposal based on this incident.
Gold prices in Dubai saw a slight increase today. 24-carat gold was trading at Dh500.25. Market experts say expectations of an interest rate cut by the US Federal Reserve in December strengthened global sentiment, keeping gold prices in Dubai near recent highs.
The price of 24-carat gold in Dubai today is Rs 121,954 per 10 grams, an increase of Rs 61 from yesterday. The price of 22-carat gold is Rs 112,938 per 10 grams, and the price of 18-carat gold is Rs 92,836 per 10 grams. According to experts, the rise in gold prices in the global market and the strengthening of the dollar are contributing to the rise in gold prices.
If you're planning to take out a loan to buy a home, this news brings you great relief. The RBI has made significant changes to the rules governing spreads on floating-rate home loans. Under the new rules, banks can now offer loans at lower interest rates without waiting three years if their credit score improves.
When a bank offers a home loan, its interest rate is determined by two main factors: an external benchmark such as the RBI's repo rate or T-Bill yield, and the bank's spread. The spread covers credit risk and costs. Under the old rules, banks used to review the spread every three years. Now, the RBI has eliminated this lock-in period, allowing you to immediately benefit from the loan as soon as your credit score improves.
Air pollution in the capital Delhi has once again risen sharply due to a change in wind direction and reduced speed. Pollution levels, which had been steadily declining over the past few days, have now begun to rise again. Thursday morning began with haze and light fog, while a thick blanket of smog also appeared in the sky. Especially in Ashok Vihar, Jahangirpuri, and other areas, the Air Quality Index (AQI) exceeded 400, which falls directly into the 'severe' category.
The Delhi Police Crime Branch has arrested notorious gangster Bandhu Man Singh for allegedly plotting a shooting at Kapil Sharma's Canada-based restaurant, "Kaps Cafe." Bandhu Man Singh has direct connections to the Goldy Dhillon gang and faces several criminal charges. Police also recovered a Chinese pistol and ammunition from him.
Delhi Police Joint Commissioner of Crime, Surendra Kumar, will hold a press conference this afternoon regarding the case. He stated that the arrest marks a major breakthrough in the investigation and that every possible step will be taken to bring the culprits to justice.
The political turmoil surrounding a leadership change within the Congress government in Karnataka is steadily intensifying. The political strife between Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar has now reached the open stage. Both leaders are directly and indirectly responding to each other's statements, making it clear that this power struggle has now entered a decisive phase.
Karnataka Congress state president and Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar has long been seen as a potential successor to Siddaramaiah. Recently, he shared a post on Instagram, reminding the party leadership of his alleged promise. This was considered the biggest public signal of a 'leadership change' in political circles.
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