Times of India

The Indian Premier League 2025 mega auction will take place on November 24 and 25 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, as announced by the Board of Control for Cricket in India. 1,574 players, including 48 capped Indian players like Rishabh Pant and KL Rahul, will be vying for 204 slots. As of now, 46 players have been retained by the 10 franchises with cumulative expenditure of Rs 558.5 crore.

During a Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee meeting, Rahul Gandhi voiced his support for Telangana's upcoming caste survey, advocating for its implementation nationwide. He emphasised the need to tackle caste-based discrimination and pledged to challenge the 50% reservation cap. Gandhi also criticized the lack of data on Dalit, OBC, and Adivasi representation in various sectors.

As Team India gears up for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia, Virat Kohli's form is under scrutiny. Known for his dominance Down Under, Kohli will be looking to recapture his mojo after a lean patch. His past performances, including memorable centuries and series wins, have cemented his place as one of India's most successful batsmen in Australia.

An under-construction bullet train bridge collapsed in Gujarat's Anand district, trapping workers under the debris. Rescue teams are working to save those trapped, with two workers already rescued. The bridge is part of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad high-speed rail corridor. An investigation is underway to determine the cause of the collapse.

The upcoming US presidential election holds significant implications for India-US relations. While bipartisan support for the partnership remains strong, key issues like technology transfer, trade, immigration, and human rights are likely to be impacted differently under a Trump or Harris administration.

Algerian boxer Imane Khelif, the Paris Olympics boxing gold medalist, was identified as male in a leaked medical report. The report cited 5-alpha reductase deficiency, a sexual development disorder, leading to calls for Khelif's medal to be revoked.

Former cricketer Basit Ali praised Babar Azam's performance in the first ODI against Australia, despite Pakistan's loss. Ali highlighted Babar's strong form and hunger for runs, noting his impressive footwork and intent. Australia chased down Pakistan's total of 203 with seven wickets to spare, thanks to notable contributions from Steven Smith and Josh Inglis.

India and China have completed troop disengagement along contested border areas, marking the end of their latest standoff. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar announced the development, stating that both nations are now shifting focus towards de-escalation, which involves reducing troop build-ups along the Line of Actual Control (LAC).

Chhath puja 2024 bank holidays: Multiple states in India will observe bank holidays for Chhath Puja celebrations from November 7-10, 2024. November will see numerous bank holidays due to various festivals including Diwali Amavasya, Guru Nanak Jayanti, and Kannada Rajyothsava, as per the RBI.

At a Koderma election rally, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath criticized the JMM government, likening a leader to Mughal emperor Aurangzeb for alleged corruption. He urged voters to elect the BJP for development, claiming the party alone can ensure security, women's empowerment, and youth employment.

Sanjay Kumar Verma, a 1990-batch IPS officer, has been appointed as Maharashtra's new Director General of Police (DGP), replacing Rashmi Shukla. The leadership change follows the Election Commission's directive to remove Shukla due to opposition complaints. Verma, previously serving as Director General of Legal and Technical, will lead the state police until his retirement in April 2028. The appointment was officially announced on Tuesday, marking a significant shift in the state's police leadership.

Indonesia has blocked sales of Apple's iPhone 16 and Google's Pixel smartphones due to violations of local content rules requiring 40% local investment.

India have taken a concrete step towards hosting the Olympics and Paralympics by formally expressing interest in hosting the big ticket events. The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) reportedly submitted a Letter of Intent to the International Olympic Committee, echoing Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision.

Former Indian cricket captain Krishnamachari Srikkanth believes Rohit Sharma may retire from Test cricket if India performs poorly in their upcoming series against Australia. Srikkanth emphasizes the need to prepare for Sharma's replacement, citing the captain's recent poor form and acknowledgment of his leadership shortcomings.

Bharat Forge has emerged as the lowest bidder for a Rs 7,000 crore contract to supply the Indian Army with advanced towed artillery gun systems (ATAGS). The contract will likely be split between Bharat Forge and Tata Advanced Systems Ltd.

Indian cricket fans' hopes of seeing fast bowler Mohammed Shami's return during the Border Gavaskar Trophy in Australia have been virtually dashed. A new side strain injury has sidelined the pacer, who was already on the road to recovery from a knee injury that kept him out for most of the past year.

M Chandrasekhar, head of the Lokayukta Special Investigation Team (SIT), filed a complaint alleging threats from former Karnataka chief minister HD Kumaraswamy and his son, Nikhil Kumaraswamy. The threats allegedly stem from an ongoing illegal mining case investigation against Kumaraswamy. Chandrasekhar claims Kumaraswamy threatened to have him removed from his position and made false accusations against him and his family.

IPL defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have come under fire for their lack of communication with players. Both Mitchell Starc and Shreyas Iyer have highlighted the franchise's minimal contact with them regarding retention, despite Starc's stellar performance in the previous IPL final and Iyer's leadership in their championship win.

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi visited his Rae Bareli constituency on Tuesday, inaugurating projects and attending a District Development meeting. Gandhi's visit included a stop at the Churwa Hanuman Temple, viewed by some as a response to BJP criticism of his silence on attacks against Hindus abroad. Congress leaders emphasized Gandhi's commitment to his constituency duties despite a busy schedule.