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India defeated South Africa by 17 runs in the first ODI to take a 1-0 lead in the series. South Africa elected to bowl at the JSCA Stadium in Ranchi on Sunday. India scored 349 runs, thanks to Virat Kohli 's century. In response, the visiting team put up a fight, but could only manage 332 runs. For India, Kohli scored 135, Rohit Sharma 57, and captain KL Rahu l 60. Kuldeep Yadav took four wickets, Harshit Rana three, and Arshdeep Singh two. For South Africa, Marco Jansen, Nandre Burger, Corbin Bosch, and Ottniel Baartman took two wickets each. South Africa had a poor start facing a big target. The team lost three wickets for just 11 runs. Matthew Breetzki then took control of the innings. He was supported by Marco Jansen, but both were dismissed in the same over. In the end, Corbin Bosch brought the team closer to victory with a fifty, but his innings proved futile. The second ODI of the series will be played in Raipur on December 3. Kohli scored his 52nd ODI century, surp...

MP CM Dr. Mohan Yadav will inaugurate the International Gita Mahotsav on Monday, December 1, on the occasion of Gita Jayanti . On this occasion, more than 3 lakh Gita devotees will collectively recite the 15th chapter of the Bhagavad Gita in the presence of Acharyas in 313 development blocks, 55 district headquarters, and 10 divisions of Madhya Pradesh .  MP's first Gita Bhavan will be inaugurated in Indore Special events have been organized in Ujjain , Bhopal, and Indore on Gita Jayanti. Madhya Pradesh's first Gita Bhavan will be inaugurated at the Gopal Mandir in Indore's Rajwada in the presence of Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini and Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav. The names of the winners of the Shrimad Bhagavad Gita Knowledge Competition , held in Madhya Pradesh from November 16 to 28, 2025, will also be announced on this occasion. Shriram Tiwari, Trustee Secretary of the Veer Bharat Trust, stated that the International Gita Mahotsav is being celebrated ...

MP: Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav set an example of social concern, harmony, and simplicity by solemnising his younger son’s wedding in a mass marriage ceremony held in Ujjain .  The marriage of CM Dr. Yadav’s son, Dr. Abhimanyu , with Dr. Ishita in the same pandal as other couples from ordinary families created a unique atmosphere of warmth and equality. Governor Mangubhai Patel congratulated all the newlywed couples on the occasion and praised Dr. Yadav for setting an example of social harmony. CM welcomed the guests at the mass marriage venue and stated that weddings in the state are being conducted in line with Sanatan traditions . Couples from all sections of society, including the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes , took part in the ceremony. Yoga Guru Swami Ramdev conducted the wedding rituals for 21 couples at the ‘Samoohik Vivah’ event. Swami Ramdev stated that Dr. Yadav is the first Chief Minister to present such an example, calling it an inspiring initiativ...

Three people died in Tamil Nadu in rain-related incidents caused by Cyclone Ditwah. Two people died in Tuticorin and Thanjavur on Sunday due to wall collapses. A 20-year-old man died of electrocution in Mayiladuthurai . State Minister K. Ramachandran stated that 234 huts/mud houses were damaged in coastal areas . In addition, 149 animals were killed. Approximately 57,000 hectares of agricultural land has been submerged. Heavy rains and strong winds lashed parts of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry on Sunday as the cyclonic storm ‘Ditwah’ over the Bay of Bengal inched closer towards the eastern coastal regions of India. Alert for heavy rains and strong winds  After wreaking havoc in Sri Lanka, Cyclone Ditwah will hit the coasts of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry on Sunday evening. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an alert for heavy rains accompanied by strong winds in several areas, including Cuddalore, Nagapattinam, Mayiladuthurai, Villupuram, and Chengalpattu.  A re...

The Election Commission has extended the entire schedule of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) program , currently underway in nine states and three union territories, by one week. A statement issued by the Commission on Sunday stated that the door-to-door distribution of voter list forms will now continue until December 11, instead of December 4. In addition, the draft voter list will now be published on December 16, instead of December 9. The final voter list will be released on February 14, 2026, instead of February 7, 2026.The SIR exercise is currently underway in Uttar Pradesh , Andaman and Nicobar Islands , Chhattisgarh , Goa , Gujarat , Kerala , Lakshadweep , Madhya Pradesh , Puducherry , Rajasthan , Tamil Nadu , and West Bengal . The first phase of SIR was completed in Bihar in September ahead of the Assembly elections . Prakash Kumar Pandey

MP: Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav on Saturday reached the Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Bus Stand at Nanakheda in Ujjain . He stated that interstate buses operate from this bus stand, along with services connecting various cities within the state. The Chief Minister reviewed the arrangements at the site and interacted with passengers and auto-rickshaw operators . CM prepares tea and engages in candid interaction During the visit, CM Dr. Yadav interacted with bus passengers and local shopkeepers, listening to their concerns. At a tea stall, he also prepared tea himself and engaged in a cordial conversation with citizens over tea. Local residents at the Nanakheda Bus Stand appreciated the Chief Minister’s simplicity and approachable behaviour. Minister-in-charge Shri Gautam Tetwal and public representatives were present on the occasion.

In Bihar politics, "love for son" has ignited a rebellion in one party. Rashtriya Lok Morcha (RLM) chief Upendra Kushwaha , bypassing his wife and elected MLAs, appointed his son Deepak Prakash as a minister. This decision has caused such a stir within the party that seven prominent leaders have resigned simultaneously. Kushwaha, who often talks about socialism, is now facing direct accusations of promoting dynasty politics , which has brought his party to the brink of collapse. In the recently concluded Bihar Assembly elections , Kushwaha's wife Snehlata became an MLA from Sasaram , while his party won a total of four seats under the NDA alliance . Political circles had expected Snehlata to become a minister, but his son Deepak Prakash took the oath.  Surprisingly, Deepak is neither an MLA nor a member of the Legislative Council , yet he has been assigned the Panchayati Raj portfolio . Displeased with this decision, several senior party officials, including State Presi...

Karnataka Congress Crisis : Karnataka politics witnessed " breakfast diplomacy " on Saturday, but the BJP dismissed it as pure drama. BJP spokesperson  Shehzad Poonawalla   launched a scathing attack on the meeting between CM Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar . He described the meeting as an exercise in "make-up over breakup." Poonawala sarcastically said that the two leaders should be awarded Oscars for Best Actor and Best Supporting Actor for the unity they displayed. Attempt to suppress internal strife Shehzad Poonawalla said that this is merely an attempt to suppress and hide internal strife. Citing statements by Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge , he asked why so many issues needed to be resolved when everything was fine within the party. He said the statements by Parameshwara and Veerappa Moily have exposed the turmoil within the Congress. The BJP spokesperson said that the people of Karnataka were not on the menu at this breakfast table of lea...

Imran Khan Health Update: A new debate has erupted over the health and safety of former Pakistan Prime Minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan. Party sources have claimed that Imran Khan is being held in extremely poor conditions in Rawalpindi's Adiala Jail , where he has been completely isolated. According to PTI, Imran Khan has been tortured several times and is being kept in conditions that are causing his mental and physical condition to deteriorate. Khan being pressurized to leave politics and the country: Zeeshan  PTI Senator Khurram Zeeshan has stated that Imran Khan is "alive and safe," but has been in complete isolation for the past month. He alleged that the Shahbaz Sharif government and the team of Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir are pressuring Khan to leave politics and the country. According to Zeeshan, this is a grave violation of human rights. Zeeshan said that Imran is being denied access to his family, lawyers, and party l...

IND vs. SA Test Series 2025 : Former cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar has criticized Indian batsmen for their poor preparation on home pitches and their tendency to play more on foreign tours.  Manjrekar said, "Lack of preparation is the reason for India's batting failures." He said that Indian players perform well in domestic first-class cricket , but after being selected for the team, they leave domestic matches. This is why, when they play in India, they appear unfamiliar with the pitches and conditions. Manjrekar said that Indian batsmen are becoming NRIs . He also expressed his views on improving batting technique. He said that aggressive play works against fast bowlers on foreign pitches. However, skills like footwork , defense , and strike rotation are essential for success on turning tracks . Batsmen cannot achieve success through aggressive play alone. Former cricketers blame Gambhir  Former Indian cricketers including Anil Kumble , Venkatesh Prasad , and Saba Karim ...

Jan Shakti Janata Party's national president, Tej Pratap Yadav , is making headlines on social media these days. He recently launched a new YouTube channel called TY VLOGS and is continuously uploading new videos. The channel's fan base is growing rapidly, and people are loving his desi-swag videos. Litti-Chokha video tops chart, buzz also on Instagram So far, Tej Pratap has posted over six videos on his channel, with the most talked-about clip featuring Litti-Chokha being the most popular. He also shared this video on Instagram, in which he is seen enjoying a Litti in a local setting. He captioned it: "The taste of Bihar's Litti-Chokha cannot be described in words." Desi Style, Litti Made on Cow Dung and a Tadka of Bhojpuri Songs The video shows Litti being cooked on a fire, and Tej Pratap advises people to eat only homemade Litti during the winter. He explains that Litti made on cow dung has a unique taste. Manoj Tiwari's Bhojpuri song in the backgroun...

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar met on Saturday. They subsequently held a joint press conference. CM Siddaramaiah said, "We have decided that we will accept whatever the high command says. There will be no confusion starting tomorrow. There is still no confusion. Some media reporters have created confusion." Siddaramaiah said, "There are no differences between us and there will be no differences in the future... Our agenda is the 2028 elections . Local body elections are important. We discussed them. We also discussed bringing Congress back to power in the 2028 elections. We discussed that we will contest the elections together." Shivakumar also reiterates his commitment to obey party high command DK Shivakumar also reiterated his commitment to obey the party high command. He said, "We abide by the High Command. Today, I and the Hon’ble Chief Minister had a breakfast meeting. The CM will be coming to my house for lunch or ...

Tourism is rapidly growing in the Churna area of the Satpura Tiger Reserve located in Betul district of Madhya Pradesh , and along with it, a significant treasure of employment is set to open for local youth. The natural beauty, diversity of wildlife, and improving accessibility are all contributing to making Churna region of the reserve an emerging tourism hub in Madhya Pradesh. Former advisor to the State Policy Commission , P.C. Barskar , claimed that in the coming years, this area is going to become a strong center for employment. The upgrading of railway stations, highway connectivity, and new tourism trends present a big opportunity for youth. According to Barskar, there are hundreds of employment opportunities available in tourism for the youth of the Churna- Satpura area, including small hotels and lodges, homestays and family-based accommodations, jungle safaris and guiding services , camping sites , adventure tourism ( trekking , bird watching , cycling tours ), local ...

Ayodhya Ram Mandir Kovidara Flag: The flag hoisting ceremony has been completed at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya . Prime Minister Narendra Modi hoisted the flag after having a darshan at the Ram Janmabhoomi Temple. The flag hoisted on the top of the Ram Temple features the symbol of the Kovidar tree along with the sun and 'Om'. The Kovidara tree symbolizes the power and sovereignty of Ayodhya. Over the course of changing times, the significance of both the flag and the Kovidara tree on the flag has diminished. Now, this royal tree is being preserved in the courtyard of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. Let us learn the story of the Kovidara tree. Tree of immense ancient and mythological significance According to mythological texts, the Kovidar tree is a tree of immense ancient and mythological significance, specifically associated with the Raghuvansh dynasty of Ayodhya and the legacy of Lord Rama. It is said that the Kovidara tree was the royal emblem of ancient Ayodhya. This tree has ...

World Premium Mobile: Smartphones are seen in almost every hand today. In India, the iPhone is considered the most premium phone. Young people associate it with a status symbol. Purchasing an iPhone on credit cards and EMIs is the new normal. While you might think of the iPhone as a status symbol or the most premium quality mobile set, the reality is different. The world's most expensive phone isn't the iPhone, but the Vertu Signature Cobra . This phone was launched in 2017. A single set costs Rs 2.3 crore . The company launched it as a limited edition . There are only eight phones of this model in the world. Design makes it unique The company that makes the iPhone is American. Meanwhile, the phone is manufactured by Vertu, a British company. This phone lacks smartphone-like features. However, its price and design make it unique. Wealthy people buy it as a status symbol. Vertu sold the phone on the Chinese e-commerce site Jingdong Mall .  At launch, it was the world's mo...

Siddaramaiah - DK Shivakumar Tussle: Amidst the ongoing power struggle in Karnataka , Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has stated that the party high command has summoned both him and DK Shivakumar for a meeting. He has invited Shivakumar for breakfast, and the issue will be discussed when they meet. The Chief Minister clarified that whatever the high command decides will be acceptable to everyone. He said, "I am saying the same thing today and will say the same thing tomorrow." He also hinted that if the high command invites him, he will travel to Delhi . It is likely that the Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Minister may hold face-to-face talks in Bengaluru on November 29 . Meanwhile, Siddaramaiah's son, Yatindra Siddaramaiah , stated that the party high command has not yet given any indication of a change of Chief Minister. The high command has not given any indication of a change in the Chief Minister. Amid the power struggle in the state, Karnataka Legislative Council ...

The Employees' Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) is considering a major benefit for PF account holders in the next financial year . It is reported that a proposal to increase interest rates has been prepared, which, if approved, will result in additional income for lakhs of employees . While no official announcement has been made, indications are that the new financial year could prove to be a profitable one for employees. Proposal to increase interest rates for 2025–26 According to sources, the EPFO ​​is considering raising the interest rate to 9% for the next financial year. Currently, 8.25% interest was given on PF for 2024–25. If the new rate is implemented, the increase will be 0.75%. Approximately 7 to 7.5 crore employees across the country will directly benefit by this change. The decision is expected to be made at the Board of Trustees meeting. The proposal is expected to be approved in February . Upon approval, the additional amount will be transferred directly to PF a...

Several countries in Southeast Asia , including Sri Lanka , are facing the worst flooding in recent years first due to Cyclone Senyar and now Cyclone Ditwah . The storm has affected lakhs of people in Sri Lanka, Indonesia , Vietnam , Thailand , and Malaysia . In India's neighboring country, Sri Lanka, heavy rains and landslides have so far killed 90 people, with 100 still missing. This is being described as the worst disaster in Sri Lanka in recent years. Meanwhile, in Sumatra, Indonesia , the storm has caused severe flooding , killing at least 90 people. More than 10 are still missing. Southern Thailand is also experiencing major impacts. According to a government spokesperson, the death toll from the floods has reached 145 . So far, more than 98 people have lost their lives due to floods in Vietnam and more than 19,000 people have been forced to leave their homes in Malaysia. PM Modi conveys heartfelt condolences Prime Minister Narendra Modi conveyed his heartfelt condolenc...

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has reportedly admitted that he is waiting for a leadership change , but also stressed that he is "in no hurry for anything." The Deputy Chief Minister denied that his Mumbai visit was politically motivated. He also reiterated his recent remark that " the power of words is the power of the world ." Speaking to reporters after attending a family function in Mumbai , Shivakumar clarified that his visit had no political implications.  He said, "There is no meeting. I have come for a family function. Why should I come to Mumbai for any meeting? If there is a meeting, it will be in Bengaluru or Delhi ."  He also said that he is leaving immediately after the function. When repeatedly asked if he had spoken to senior Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi or Mallikarjun Kharge regarding leadership discussions within the state Congress , Shivakumar replied, "No, no. They are my leaders. I am in no hurry." The De...