Times of India

BJP expressed concern over alleged infiltration in Jharkhand after recent election results. JMM-led alliance secured victory. BJP leader urged the new government to prioritize identifying and taking action against infiltration. He emphasized the constitutional duty of the government to address the issue. Sarma also called upon BJP legislators to raise concerns about infiltration in the assembly.

Following his party's disappointing performance in the Maharashtra assembly elections, Sharad Pawar acknowledged the results were unexpected. He attributed the outcome to high women voter turnout and a need for the opposition alliance to have intensified their efforts. Pawar defended his decision to field candidates against his nephew Ajit Pawar's faction, emphasizing the need for electoral competition within the state.

Schools and colleges in Manipur's Imphal Valley and Jiribam district are set to reopen on November 25th after a week-long closure due to violence and unrest. The decision comes as the state grapples with ethnic clashes that have claimed over 220 lives since May.

Delhi Capitals, previously known as the Delhi Daredevils, continue their quest for a maiden Indian Premier League (IPL) title despite consistently featuring top T20 talent over the years.

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) entered the IPL Auction in Jeddah with Rs 55 crore to finalize their squad. Having already spent INR 65 crore to retain five key players, including MS Dhoni and Ravindra Jadeja, CSK aimed to strategically utilize their remaining budget to acquire new talent.

The IPL 2025 auction witnessed intense bidding wars for top players, with teams spending a total of Rs 70.5 crore to acquire six marquee players. Punjab Kings secured Yuzvendra Chahal for Rs 18 crore, while KL Rahul joined Delhi Capitals for Rs 14 crore.

Dr Jay Bhattacharya, a Stanford professor, is being considered by President-elect Donald Trump for the role of director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Bhattacharya's potential appointment aligns with Trump's health policy direction, as seen with the nomination of Robert F Kennedy Jr as HHS secretary.

Following the Mahayuti alliance's victory in the Maharashtra assembly elections, speculation is swirling around the next chief minister. While NCP leaders hinted at the possibility of Ajit Pawar taking the helm, emphasizing the party's strong performance, BJP members expressed support for former CM Devendra Fadnavis. The BJP emerged as the single largest party within the victorious alliance.

Rishabh Pant was acquired by the Lucknow Super Giants for a record-breaking Rs 27 crore in the IPL auction, surpassing Mitchell Starc's previous record. Despite Delhi Capitals using their Right-to-Match card, LSG ultimately secured Pant with their final bid. This move marks Pant's first time playing for an IPL team other than his hometown team, Delhi.

Lucknow Super Giants acquired Rishabh Pant for a record-breaking Rs 27 crore at the IPL mega auction, making him the most expensive player in the tournament's history. A fierce bidding war erupted between LSG, Royal Challengers Bangalore, and Sunrisers Hyderabad, pushing the price to unprecedented levels.

Delhi Capitals lost their star player Rishabh Pant to Lucknow Super Giants in the IPL 2025 Mega Auction. Despite initially using the Right-To-Match card, DC could not match LSG's final bid of Rs 27 crore, ending Pant's long association with the team.

The IPL 2025 auction saw record-breaking bids, with Rishabh Pant becoming the most expensive player ever at Rs 27 crore, joining Lucknow Super Giants. Shreyas Iyer followed closely at Rs 26.75 crore, acquired by Punjab Kings. India’s star wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant fetched a record-breaking Rs 27 crore, moving to Lucknow Super Giants after being with Delhi Capitals since 2016.

Kolkata Knight Riders opted not to use their Right to Match card for Shreyas Iyer during the IPL 2025 auction due to prior retention decisions. Despite a hefty bidding war, KKR could not match Punjab Kings' winning bid of Rs 26.75 crore, marking a significant loss for the team.

The IPL salary structure for cricket players involves multi-crore deals paid per season, with the entire amount belonging to the player. Salaries are now denominated in INR, and retained players often receive raises. While players are entitled to full salaries even if unavailable, pro-rata payments apply for partial availability.

Three people were killed and several injured in Uttar Pradesh during a court-ordered survey of a mosque. Violence erupted when protesters, disputing the mosque's origins, clashed with police, leading to lathi charges and tear gas deployment. The incident has heightened communal tensions in the area, prompting strong reactions from political parties.

India dominated Day 3 of the first Test against Australia in Perth, setting a commanding target of 534 runs. Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul's opening stand of 201, followed by Virat Kohli's century, propelled India to 487/6 declared. Jasprit Bumrah then ripped through Australia's top order, leaving them reeling at 12/3 at stumps.

Following their victory in the Jharkhand assembly elections, the Congress Legislature Party has decided to allow the central leadership to nominate their leader in the state assembly. The Congress secured 16 seats as part of the Hemant Soren-led JMM alliance, which won a comfortable majority.