Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s aircraft experienced a technical issue at Deoghar airport, Jharkhand, today. The aircraft was grounded for repairs, prompting a replacement plane to be dispatched from New Delhi. This caused a delay in the PM’s return to the capital. Earlier, Modi addressed rallies marking tribal leader Birsa Munda’s anniversary, celebrated as Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas. The rallies coincided with campaigning for Jharkhand Assembly elections, where Modi criticized the Congress, accusing its leadership of conspiring against reservations for SC, ST, and OBC communities.

India's Rishabh Pant and Jasprit Bumrah added humor to practice sessions in Perth ahead of the 1st Test against Australia on Nov 22. A light-hearted bet saw Pant bowling to Bumrah, claiming he dismissed the pacer, referencing his first-class wicket record. Bumrah humorously countered, calling Pant’s bowling action “illegal.” The playful exchange, captured in a BCCI video, showed Pant celebrating his “wicket” while Bumrah insisted he had hit a four. Such moments showcase camaraderie among teammates, enhancing team spirit before a challenging series in Australia. Pant and Bumrah are anticipated to deliver stellar performances in the series.

In Jharkhand's Godda, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi faced a 45-minute delay as Air Traffic Control (ATC) prioritized clearance for PM Modi's nearby rally. Congress leaders accused the BJP of misusing protocol to hinder opposition campaigns and wrote to the Election Commission of India (ECI) seeking action. Congress spokesperson Jairam Ramesh highlighted the need for a level-playing field in elections. Meanwhile, PM Modi's aircraft in Deoghar experienced a technical snag, causing delays in his schedule. Jharkhand's assembly elections are underway, with the second phase on November 20 and results to be announced on November 23.

Donald Trump, the U.S. president-elect, plans major education reforms to eliminate "wokeness" and "left-wing indoctrination" in schools. He proposes cutting federal funding for schools promoting critical race theory or transgender-inclusive policies and banning transgender athletes in girls' sports. Trump also aims to abolish diversity offices in colleges and create a federal patriotic curriculum. He plans to dissolve the U.S. Education Department, transferring authority to states. Critics call his proposals propaganda, undermining public education. His ambitious promises include creating an online university and reshaping civil rights enforcement to penalize schools violating his directives.

A Canadian police officer, Harinder Sohi, seen in viral videos holding a Khalistani flag during an attack on the Hindu Sabha Temple in Brampton, has been cleared of wrongdoing by Peel Police. The officer, suspended after the incident on November 3, was reportedly trying to disarm protesters who had weapons. Police clarified that Sohi acted within his duties to de-escalate the situation. India’s Ministry of External Affairs expressed concerns over the safety of Indian nationals in Canada following the attack, which involved violent clashes at the temple.

Indian pacer Mohammed Shami’s coach, Badruddin Siddique, spoke about Shami’s remarkable fitness recovery after a year-long injury break. Shami, 34, self-tested his fitness by running barefoot in muddy fields in his hometown before getting a fitness certificate from the National Cricket Academy (NCA). Badruddin, who has coached Shami since childhood, believes that if Shami maintains his fitness, he can continue playing for another three years. After overcoming multiple injuries, Shami returned to competitive cricket for Bengal, taking four wickets against Madhya Pradesh in his first match back.

A Delhi court has ordered the release of AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan in a money laundering case linked to alleged irregularities during his tenure at the Delhi Waqf Board. While the court acknowledged sufficient evidence to proceed against Khan, it refused to take cognizance of the charges, citing the lack of prosecution sanction. Khan, arrested by the ED in September, was granted bail on a ₹1 lakh bond. The case involves claims of corruption and money laundering, with the ED alleging that Khan's actions led to a loss of ₹36 crore to the exchequer.

A case of medical negligence unfolded at Anand Spectrum Hospital in Greater Noida when a doctor operated on the wrong eye of a 7-year-old boy. The child, who had gone for surgery on his left eye due to frequent watering, underwent surgery on his right eye instead. The mistake was noticed by the boy's mother after they returned home. The family confronted the doctor, but were met with misbehavior. A complaint has been filed with the Chief Medical Officer of Gautam Buddha Nagar, calling for the cancellation of the doctor's license and the hospital's closure.

The Indian stock market saw a massive drop, with the Sensex losing over 984 points and investors losing Rs 13 lakh crore in just two days. The plunge, driven by rising retail inflation, which hit a 14-month high of 6.21%, and continued Foreign Institutional Investor (FII) outflows, wiped out significant market value. The BSE Sensex ended at 77,690.95, while the Nifty closed at 23,559.05. Key sectors like banking, auto, and capital goods were hit hard. Analysts point to weakening global trends and US bond yields as contributing factors to the downturn.

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has sparked controversy by including Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 trophy tour. The announcement came after the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) confirmed India's refusal to travel to Pakistan due to security concerns and strained relations. The PCB's tour will visit locations in PoK, including Skardu and Muzaffarabad, further escalating tensions. The International Cricket Council (ICC) has yet to resolve the issue, with discussions on a hybrid model or venue change underway. India has declined permission for its team to participate in Pakistan-hosted events.