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Air India and Air India Express have announced an extension of their flight suspensions to Riyadh and Dammam until November 30, with Jeddah flights suspended until November 21. This decision, impacting also IndiGo and Akasa Air, arises from the increased instability in the region due to threats from Yemen's Houthi militia. Affected passengers may reschedule or obtain refunds for their bookings.

Saqib Khan made quite a splash in his Test debut for Pakistan, clinching seven wickets. Despite his impressive feat, Sri Lanka edged ahead in the first innings by a slender margin of 12 runs. Meanwhile, Saud Shakeel's solid 97 runs in Pakistan's second innings provided much-needed stability. However, rain and poor visibility thwarted the match's progress, resulting in a draw.

Usman Nurmagomedov’s manager Ali Abdelaziz has publicly apologised to Abu Dhabi and its leadership following the violent confrontation involving members of the Russian fighter’s camp and Merab Dvalishvili. Calling the incident embarrassing and unacceptable, Abdelaziz admitted the fallout could affect Usman, Khabib and their wider team, as 10 people remain arrested following the brawl.

Donald Trump has stated that the continuation of Iran's ruling regime would signify a failure during his presidency. He urges Iranians to rise against their government, assuring them of his support. In alignment, Israel perceives Iran's leadership as a dire threat, advocating for its removal. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vocally endorsed efforts to overthrow the Iranian government, linking this to broader regional stability.

Patrick Mahomes and Brittany Mahomes’ foundation organised a rally to bring in changes in over 300 students' lives.

At the 2026 ISSF World Championship in Doha, India marked a remarkable achievement, clinching a total of 13 medals. The nation's impressive haul consisted of two golds, seven silvers, and four bronzes across different events. Additionally, India secured three Olympic quota spots for the upcoming 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, showcasing strong individual performances in both men's and women's competitions.

With Ajinkya Rahane retiring from the IPL, Kolkata Knight Riders are on the hunt for a new captain. Aakash Chopra has thrown Rinku Singh's name into the mix for potential leadership in IPL 2027. As the retention deadline approaches alongside the auction on November 17, KKR is contemplating letting go of costly foreign players to realign their budget.

Microsoft 365 outage update: Microsoft says recovery work is now complete across parts of its Asia Pacific infrastructure, with mailbox access and delayed email processing improving for Outlook and Teams users. This follows an earlier update reporting ‘incremental improvement’ across several services. More than 17 hours after the outage began on November 12, some users may still face intermittent issues, and there is no timeline for full restoration.

A tragic collision near Kaziranga has left a profound impact on the community, as a mini-bus carrying around 40 passengers crashed into a trailer truck on National Highway 715. The toll has risen to 26 fatalities, which includes several college students, with numerous others suffering injuries. In response, Assam's Chief Minister and state ministers have arrived to manage the relief efforts.

With the dismissal, Kohli's tally of ducks in ODI cricket moved to 20, taking him level with Tendulkar for the most ducks by an Indian batter in the format.

Gautam Gambhir raised alarms regarding India's batting inadequacies following a heavy loss to New Zealand. With India crumbling to just 89 runs in pursuit of 334, Matt Henry's impressive six-wicket haul underscored their struggle against quality seam bowling. Gambhir noted the critical need for the team to adjust to tough playing conditions, highlighting ongoing batting failures. The upcoming fifth ODI will decide the series, currently led by India 2-1.

PM Modi is scheduled to inaugurate the Pink Line at around 12.45 p.m. today. He will flag off the metro service and take a ride on the newly inaugurated stretch

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This is the third time that the ban against IRF has been extended. The outfit was first banned in 2016