Month: November 2024

In a poignant Davis Cup Finals quarter-final match, retiring tennis legend Rafael Nadal fought valiantly but succumbed to a 6-4, 6-4 defeat against Botic van de Zandschulp of the Netherlands. Despite showing glimpses of his trademark fighting spirit, the 22-time Grand Slam champion couldn’t overcome his opponent’s powerful play. Carlos Alcaraz will play the second…

Tensions escalate in Manipur as Meitei and Kuki groups reject a resolution aimed at quelling violence. The Meitei demand a crackdown on Kuki militants, while the Kuki condemn the resolution as ethnic persecution and demand government intervention for their protection.

Vikram Gowda, a notorious Naxalite leader wanted in over 80 cases in Karnataka and Kerala, was killed in an encounter with police in a remote village near Udupi. The 46-year-old, who led the Kabini Dalam-2 Naxal group, was tracked down after a 10-day operation by the Anti-Naxal Force.

Andhra Pradesh and Telangana played a significant role in India surpassing China as the top source of international students in the US for the 2023-24 academic year. The two states contributed to nearly 56% of the total Indian student enrollment in US universities, according to the US Consulate in Hyderabad.

Fresh hilsa from Myanmar has surprised Kolkata fish lovers in November, well beyond the usual July-October season. Air-flown consignments of 4-6 tonnes per week are arriving, offering a fresher and, according to some, tastier alternative to the typical Bangladeshi imports.

India and China, following a successful disengagement in Eastern Ladakh, are discussing steps to normalize relations. These steps, discussed by their foreign ministers, include resuming border crossings, data sharing, and direct flights. Both sides agree on the importance of stabilizing ties and managing differences.

SpaceX achieved a global milestone by launching three Falcon 9 rockets in 20 hours, including one carrying India’s advanced communication satellite, GSAT-20. This marked SpaceX’s 112th, 113th, and 114th launches of the year. The GSAT-20, weighing 4,700kg, was launched from Cape Canaveral and will significantly enhance India’s broadband connectivity.