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A Surat school student, Dheyay Shah, has won the national title at vivo Ignite 2026 for developing JALAAKAR, a machine-learning-based project that estimates groundwater availability using historical borewell records, rainfall and soil data. The innovation generates taluka-level estimates to support informed water management. The competition recognised 10 student projects addressing challenges including water conservation, online security, road safety and assistive technology, attracting over 6,100 ideas from schools across India.

A fire broke out at a plastic manufacturing unit in Katedan Industrial Area and subsequently spread to a neighbouring plywood unit, prompting the deployment of three fire engines

The women’s singles final of the WTA 250 Chennai Open has been postponed to Monday due to delays caused by rain and fireworks smoke from Diwali celebrations. Defending champion Janice Tjen will compete against Poland's Magda Linette in this crucial match. Additionally, India's Vaishnavi Adkar and Rutuja Bhosale came in second place in the women’s doubles, setting the stage for an exciting showdown as both athletes pursue career milestones.

If India see the keeper-bat as their World Cup No. 5, the time to give him ownership of that position is now instead of using Axar Patel

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has endorsed Ilse Aigner for the upcoming presidential election in Germany. Aigner, if elected, would be the first woman to hold this position. Supported by the Christian Democratic Union and the Christian Social Union, she has backing from various political parties. She could succeed Frank-Walter Steinmeier, whose presidency ends on March 18. Aigner has previous government experience and a strong political network in Germany.

Shourya Ambure secured a bronze medal in the women's 100m hurdles at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games. This marked India's first track and field medal at the current Youth Olympics edition, showcasing her talent. Ambure set a personal best of 13.59 seconds during the final, improving upon her earlier semi-final time. Her achievement contributes to India's overall medal tally, which now stands at eight.

Jody Fortson expressed sincere appreciation for the invaluable mentorship he received from Travis Kelce, which he credits for enhancing his understanding of route-running and football strategies. Fortson fondly recalled his visits to Kelce's home, where he learned not just about the game but also about preparation techniques from Chiefs head coach Andy Reid. In March 2024, Fortson signed with the Miami Dolphins, ready to implement those lessons.

State Election Commission set the stage for elections to Gram Panchayats in three phases i.e on November 26 and 29 and December 2, for which the Commission will issue notifications on November 13, 16 and 19

Total Chess chief Kjell Madland has defended the pilot tournament’s fast classical-only group stage, insisting all 24 players will compete across formats until the final day. The Budapest event opens with a nine-round blitz tournament, followed by a fast classical group stage that decides the four semi-finalists, with all three formats used in the knockouts. Madland said the format aims to modernise chess and attract wider audiences.

The evacuation comes days after India said 14 Indian nationals aboard a yacht involved in an incident off the Yemeni coast were safe

According to the CM, inspections had been carried out not only at petrol pumps but also at the stages of ethanol blending and distribution

A late-night argument inside a rented flat in Kolkata resulted in the death of a 25-year-old software engineer. The police have arrested the victim's live-in partner and her mother in connection with the incident. Witnesses reported hearing loud arguments before the attack occurred. The victim was discovered lying in a pool of blood after a woman sought help from neighbors.

Donald Trump admitted in a recent interview that the Iran war and deportation policies affected Republican midterm results. He acknowledged that while strong border security was supported, harsh deportation measures raised concerns among voters. Trump expressed a willingness to negotiate with Democrats on immigration reform, particularly for long-term residents. He maintained that Iran was prevented from obtaining nuclear weapons during his presidency, asserting military involvement in the region.

On Monday, oil prices experienced a downturn following Donald Trump's remarks about military options regarding Iran. He suggested that if negotiations were successful, further military action would likely be avoided. Despite this, concerns linger about potential shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, which continue to threaten global crude supply chains.

India has decided to retain pacers Arshdeep Singh, Gurnoor Brar, and Auqib Nabi for Test preparations. Batting coach Sitanshu Kotak stated that the ODI series conditions have been beneficial for the upcoming Test matches. A preparatory camp for Test players is scheduled to begin on November 11, which will help them get ready. Meanwhile, India leads the ODI series against New Zealand 2-0 after a close win in Wellington.

Delhi experienced a significant decline in air quality overnight, with areas recording severe pollution levels. The Central Pollution Control Board reported an Air Quality Index of 406 at ITO, indicating hazardous conditions. Visibility was greatly reduced as a thick layer of smog enveloped the city during the early morning hours. Rajiv Chowk and South Extension also reported very poor air quality readings.