Former South Africa fast bowler Dale Steyn has reacted to India head coach Gautam Gambhir's remark that there weren't demons in the pitch at Eden Gardens in Kolkata after India lost in three days. "I certainly saw quite a lot...Any Test that finishes within three days has got some demons in it, for sure," he added.

The Shillong Cherry Blossom Festival 2025 wrapped up with electrifying performances from Jason Derulo, The Script, Nora Fatehi, Aqua, Tyga and Diplo. Thousands attended the two-day spectacle, which blended global acts, local talent, cosplay, art and food. Chief Minister Conrad Sangma said the festival reflects Meghalaya’s growing tourism and creative-industry vision.

Aravind Venkatesh Reddy, film producer and former owner of Bellary Tuskers franchise in the Karnataka Premier League (KPL), was arrested by Bengaluru Police on Saturday for harassing a Kannada actress. Reddy was arrested from Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) after a lookout notice was issued against him. The actress accused him of stalking, harassing and sharing her morphed pictures online.

An Indian man was subjected to racism when the selfie he posted announcing his visit to Argentina was filled with hateful comments. Subsequently, Argentinians posted messages on his X post, welcoming him to the country. "Argentina is a great place to be, live and build," one person wrote, while another said, "We are happy to have you in our country."

Bengaluru Police arrested 21 people for running a fake Microsoft technical support racket and scamming US citizens. The accused occupied a 4,500 sqft plot to run the scam centre and used phoney security alerts and fabricated Federal Trade Commission warnings to pressure victims into paying large sums in cryptocurrency. Police seized laptops, hard drives, mobile phones, and other digital equipment.

Gold prices are expected to see high volatility in the coming week, according to JM Financial Services' VP Pranav Mer. However, they may find some support as investors focus on key US economic data releases, including the jobs report and the Federal Reserve's meeting minutes. Earlier this week, gold prices dipped over the Fed's cautious outlook on December rate cuts.

The Kolkata Test between India and South Africa marked the first instance of a Test on Indian soil recording sub-200 totals in all four innings. South Africa scored 159 and 153 runs, while India were dismissed for 189 and 93. It is only the 12th instance of four sub-200 all-out totals in a Test and the first in 66 years.

India and Pakistan players shook hands of each other after their match at Women's T20 World Cup for the Blind in Colombo on Sunday. India won the match after chasing down the target of 136 in just 10 overs. Meanwhile, India A and Pakistan A players skipped handshakes in their Asia Cup Rising Stars match in Qatar.

India A's 14-year-old opener Vaibhav Suryavanshi responded to a sledge from Pakistan A fast bowler Ubaid Shah in their T20 Asia Cup Rising Stars match on Sunday. Suryavanshi was heard telling the pacer, "Ball daal na, ja ball daal (Just bowl, go and bowl)" during the third over. Suryavanshi top-scored for India with 45(28).

It was two months ago when Harry Brook became the new vice-captain of England in Tests for the upcoming five-match Ashes Test series against Australia. The 26-year-old replaced Ollie Pope in the Test vice-captaincy role and now, the latter stated that he respects the decision from the management if they think it’s the right thing to move the team forward.

Meghalaya’s Wallambok Lyngdoh, general secretary of MeSCMA, has been elected to the Governing Council of the Indian Mountaineering Foundation (IMF) during its 61st AGM in New Delhi. Chosen from 16 contenders, he joins a new 11-member council for 2025–27. His election is expected to boost Meghalaya state and the Northeast’s presence in national adventure-sports platforms.

After South Africa defeated India by 30 runs in three days in the Eden Gardens Test, ex-India all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin said, "If someone calls this Eden Gardens pitch a turner, I won't agree with them one bit." He added, "It was proper wicket preparation that went awry...It was quite dangerous...You cannot give a turner in Eden Gardens."

After Lalu Prasad Yadav's daughter, Rohini Acharya, claimed a slipper was thrown at her, Congress leader Udit Raj said, "It keeps on happening...nobody has been beaten...have you seen any beating?" BJP leader Shahnawaz Hussain called Udit's remarks very shameful. This comes after Rohini alleged misbehaviour by her brother Tejashwi Yadav and RJD's Sanjay Yadav and broke ties with her family.

A video showing an alcohol party being allegedly held at Mumbai's Bandra Fort was shared by Shiv Sena UBT leader Akhil Chitre on Sunday. "How is the Maharashtra government...granting permission for a liquor party at Bandra Fort?" Chitre stated. Reacting to it, Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis said, "If permission was given for such a party, then action will be taken."

The Indian Gorkha Janshakti Front has expressed interest in joining the emerging ‘One North East’ political platform led by regional leaders including Conrad Sangma and Pradyot Debbarma. IGJF chief Ajoy Edwards said a united front is essential to secure constitutional safeguards, identity protection and fair representation for hill and tribal communities.

As NIA made its first breakthrough in the Delhi blast case, it said the car being driven by the suicide bomber, Umar Un Nabi, was used as a vehicle-borne Improvised Explosive Device (IED). NIA arrested the suicide bomber's aide, Amir Rashid Ali, who helped him purchase the car that exploded near Red Fort. Ali was arrested from Delhi.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi reviewed progress at the under-construction Surat Bullet Train station, praising engineers for their work on the Mumbai--Ahmedabad corridor. He urged documenting project learnings for future initiatives and highlighted the Bullet Train's transformative potential for connectivity and regional development.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will resume pre-Budget consultation from November 18-26, engaging with multiple stakeholders as part of preparations for the Union Budget 2026-27. The first day will see consultations with representatives from capital markets, startups, and manufacturing sector. The Ministry will engage with banking, financial services & insurance, and IT sector on second day.

Ex-India batter Cheteshwar Pujara, commenting on Yashasvi Jaiswal's dismissal on Day 3 of Eden Gardens Test, said he must sort out a technical problem. Citing Rishabh Pant's example, he noted that Jaiswal must learn to tackle unplayable deliveries. "As an opener, it's concerning if you're unable to defend a good ball. Jaiswal's feet didn't move, he...followed the ball," Pujara added.

After the first India-South Africa Test finished in three days, former India captain Sourav Ganguly urged India head coach Gautam Gambhir to play on good wickets, trust his people and win Test matches in five days. He added that Gambhir must take the pitch out of the equation, noting that India won't win Tests unless batters put up 350-400 runs.

Former India wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik reacted to India all-rounder Washington Sundar batting at number three in the first India-South Africa Test. He opined that asking Sundar to focus a lot more on his batting could affect his bowling in the long run. Notably, Sundar has picked up 35 wickets in 16 Tests for India.

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella said coding has expanded due to AI and could eventually "become one of the largest software categories". "I don't...recall any analyst ever asking me about how much revenue Visual Studio makes! But now everyone is excited about AI coding tools," he stated. He added that companies need to "move beyond zero-sum thinking" to harness AI's power.

Google is developing a contact sharing feature similar to the iPhone's Contact Poster and NameDrop, reports stated. The feature, dubbed 'Gesture Exchange', will let users choose which contact details to share, like photo, phone number, or email address. The NameDrop feature in iOS is active when two iPhones are placed close to each other, letting users share contacts easily.

India's retail market is expected to hit $1 trillion by 2030, according to a report by Fireside Ventures. This consumption is driven by rising disposable incomes, rapid digital adoption and a widening aspirational class. However, the report noted that general trade could be reduced to about 70% of the market share due to D2C platforms and quick commerce.

Mood is the sustained emotional climate a person feels internally, lasting hours to days and colouring their thoughts and behaviours. Affect is the emotional expression observed through facial cues, tone, and posture. Mood is subjective and stable; affect is immediate and shifting. Both may align or differ, and understanding this distinction helps clinicians assess emotional health accurately.