Times of India

Trinamool MP Kalyan Banerjee and BJP MP Jagdambika Pal reconciled after a previous scuffle during a Joint Parliamentary Committee meeting on the Waqf bill. Banerjee, who had previously thrown a glass bottle at Pal, urged the chairman to allow opposition members to speak. Pal had earlier offered to resign if members felt he was being unfair in managing the meeting.

Priyansh Arya, a 23-year-old cricketer from Delhi, has been acquired by Punjab Kings for Rs 3.80 crore in the IPL auction. His coach, Sarandeep Singh, compares his clean hitting to Yuvraj Singh, who also mentored the young player. Priyansh will now share the dressing room with the likes of Shreyas Iyer, Glenn Maxwell, Josh Inglis, Marcus Stoinis and head coach Ricky Ponting at Punjab Kings. Sarandeep feels the guidance of Ponting will help the youngster.

John Alfred Tinniswood’s life was a beacon of perseverance, humility, and familial love. His incredible journey serves as a reminder of the beauty of living through history and leaving behind a legacy cherished by family and admirers alike.

Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge called for ballot papers instead of EVMs. He raised concerns about EVM reliability. Kharge blamed EVMs for the Congress's recent election losses. He also criticized the BJP government. Kharge said the BJP relied on alliances to stay in power. He supported a caste census. Rahul Gandhi also spoke at the event.

The Supreme Court dismissed a plea to switch back to ballot paper voting. The petitioner cited concerns about EVM tampering. The court rejected the argument. The petitioner also suggested regulating money and liquor use in elections. They also wanted a voter education campaign. Congress raised similar concerns after recent election losses. The Election Commission found no evidence of procedural compromise.

Infosys announced an 85% performance bonus for eligible employees for Q2 2025, exceeding the previous quarter's 80%. The bonus, unrelated to office attendance, will be distributed with November salaries, primarily benefiting mid- and junior-level staff. This follows strong Q2 results and precedes salary hikes starting January 2025.

India's External Affairs Ministry expressed serious concerns over the arrest of Hindu leader Chinmoy Krishna Das in Bangladesh following attacks on minorities and places of worship. The ministry condemned the denial of bail and urged Bangladesh to ensure the safety and security of minorities, including their rights to peaceful assembly and expression.

Thousands of supporters of jailed former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan clashed with police in Islamabad, defying a government ban and demanding his release. Security forces responded with tear gas and rubber bullets, resulting in casualties and injuries. The US urged restraint and respect for human rights. Over 4,000 Khan supporters were arrested, and internet services were disrupted.

Gujarat Titans are thrilled to have secured England's captain, Jos Buttler, for a whopping Rs 15.75 crore in the IPL 2025 Mega Auction. Buttler's experience, wicketkeeping skills, and leadership make him a valuable asset, capable of batting in multiple positions. GT have also invested in a robust pace attack, bringing in Ishant Sharma, Gerald Coetzee, Mohammed Siraj, Kagiso Rabada, and Prasidh Krishna, which Parthiv highlighted as a strategic move.

Thirteen-year-old cricket prodigy Vaibhav Suryavanshi has become the youngest player in IPL history after being signed by Rajasthan Royals for a whopping Rs 1.10 crore. The Bihar youngster's incredible talent was on display when he became the youngest international centurion, smashing a 62-ball 104 for India Under-19.

Storm Bert battered Britain with heavy rain and 80 mph winds, causing widespread flooding and at least four deaths. Floodwaters disrupted travel, prompting evacuations and rescues. The government pledged £2.4 billion for flood defenses, acknowledging the increasing severity of weather events due to climate change.

India's space agency, Isro, has ambitious plans. Shukrayaan, a Venus orbiter, is set for a 2028 launch. Chandrayaan 4, a joint mission with Japan, aims for a 2030 lunar landing and sample return. A Mars landing, a space station by 2035, and advancements in the INSAT series are also on the horizon.

India celebrated the 75th anniversary of its Constitution on November 26th. Prime Minister Modi commemorated the occasion, highlighting the document's significance. This followed the Supreme Court's rejection of petitions challenging the 1976 amendment that added "socialist," "secular," and "integrity" to the Preamble.

The Indian Premier League's second auction day saw record-breaking bids for seam bowlers Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Deepak Chahar. All ten teams filled their rosters with a mix of international stars and domestic talent. Chennai Super Kings, Kolkata Knight Riders, and Gujarat Titans were among the biggest spenders.

The IPL 2025 Mega Auction concluded with several prominent players, including Prithvi Shaw, Jonny Bairstow, David Warner, Shardul Thakur, and Kane Williamson, surprisingly going unsold. Despite past performances and hefty base prices, these cricketers failed to attract bids from any of the ten franchises, raising questions about their future in the league.

India's cricket head coach Gautam Gambhir will briefly return home for 'personal emergency' amidst the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. He'll be back before the second Test starts in Adelaide on December 6. The team, including captain Rohit Sharma, who recently arrived, will practice in Canberra for a pink-ball tour game under the guidance of assistant coaches and support staff.

Tensions erupted in Udaipur between factions of the Mewar royal family following Vishvaraj Singh's coronation as the 77th Maharana. Denied entry to City Palace and Eklingnath Temple by Arvind Singh's faction, Vishvaraj Singh's supporters clashed with rivals, leading to stone-pelting. The district administration intervened, restoring order and initiating talks to resolve the dispute.

Stock market today: Indian equity benchmark indices, BSE Sensex and Nifty50, opened in green on Tuesday. While BSE Sensex crossed the 80,300 mark, Nifty50 was just shy of 24,300.

RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das was admitted to a Chennai corporate hospital on Tuesday, according to a source. The source said Das is under observation but didn't provide further details about his condition or reason for hospitalization. No official statement has been released by the hospital. The situation is being monitored, and further updates are awaited.