Sri Lanka's cricket legend Muttiah Muralitharan supports India's skipper Rohit Sharma playing another World Cup, expressing confidence in his abilities. Muralitharan highlights Rohit's stellar ODI World Cup performance, emphasizing the importance of fitness commitment akin to Virat Kohli's. At 36, Rohit's age is deemed young, and Muralitharan believes with dedicated fitness efforts, he can feature in the T20 mega event hosted by the USA and West Indies in June 2024. Despite Rohit's absence from T20I since T20 World Cup 2022, his form in ODIs keeps him in contention for the upcoming tournament.      

Probable dutch PM Geert Wilders, leader of the Freedom Party (PVV) in the Netherlands, sparks controversy, urging Muslims prioritizing the Quran to leave the country. In an unverified video, Wilders states, "Get out! Leave for an Islamic country." Research cites 7 lakh individuals in focus. Despite PVV's recent electoral success, forming a government may require collaboration due to projections of holding only 25% of parliamentary seats. Coalition talks involve challenges, with the VVD Party considering external support but ruling out cabinet participation. Centrist NSC Party expresses concerns over aligning with Wilders' extreme views on religious freedom, adding uncertainty to Dutch politics.

Indian Ambassador to the United States, Taranjit Singh Sandhu, was assaulted by pro-Khalistani elements during a Gurpurab visit to a Gurdwara in Long Island, NYC. Video footage shows Sandhu being confronted by extremists mentioning about designated terrorist, Hardeep Singh Nijjar and Gurpatwant Sing Pannun. The Indian envoy left the gurdwara as a lone protestor raised the Khalistani flag. This incident follows a global rise in pro-Khalistani activities, with recent incidents in Canada, the UK, Australia, and the US. In July, Khalistani extremists attacked the Indian consulate in San Francisco. This also echoes the September heckling of Indian envoy to the UK, Vikram Doraiswami, in a Glasgow Gurdwara. Concerns about diplomats' security were raised with UK authorities, and India is taking follow-up actions.

In a shocking incident at a private school in Indore Madhya Pradesh, a Class 4 student was reportedly attacked 108 times with a geometry compass by three classmates on November 24. The victim received first aid and was allowed to leave the hospital. The Child Welfare Committee is investigating, expressing concern over the violent behavior. The police are examining the case, while the victim's father lodged a complaint, seeking CCTV footage. All children involved are below 10 years old, and authorities are taking appropriate legal measures. The motive for the attack remains unclear.

Maruti Suzuki, India's leading carmaker, disclosed plans to increase car prices in January 2024 citing rising inflation and commodity costs. The company, in a BSE filing, expressed efforts to minimize the impact but acknowledged the need for a price hike. While the quantum wasn't specified, it's set to vary across models. Maruti Suzuki, which recently reported record monthly sales, follows the industry trend of adjusting prices amid economic pressures. This move echoes a broader market trend, with Audi also announcing a price hike of up to 2% from January 1, 2024.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for the Andaman & Nicobar Islands as a low-pressure area near Andamans is expected to intensify into a cyclone by November 29. The IMD warns of isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall and gusty winds in the region on November 28 and 29. Simultaneously, an interaction between a western disturbance and northeast monsoon's easterly wave has caused intense rainfall, thunderstorms, and hail in parts of west India. While the cyclonic circulation weakens, residual effects are predicted over Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and other areas until November 29.

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) fans are over the moon since the team management announced that Mahendra Singh Dhoni will lead the team in the upcoming IPL 2024 season, defying retirement speculations. One Mahi fan called Snap, wrote on social media platform X, "Another season of MS Dhoni madness. Let’s go!!!" Dhoni, a five-time IPL-winning captain, expressed gratitude for the fans' support and cited their love as motivation for his return. HemaPriya07, another fan, wrote on X: "Thala is not retiring yet... We're coming for the 6th!" Earlier uncertain about featuring, he affirmed a potential comeback, stating, "A lot depends on the body." The confirmation came as IPL teams unveiled retention lists for the December 19 mini-auction. CSK's announcement marked the return of the 2011 World Cup-winning captain to helm the Men in Yellow, aiming for another successful campaign in 2024.

"Don't be nervous, we're on it" is what relatives like Saba Ahmad's brother Naiiyar keep assuring the 41 men stuck for 15 days inside Uttarakhand's tunnel. A mic lets workers communicate from the tunnel's intact stretch beyond the collapsed rubble. A team of doctors, stationed at the rescue operation site, talk to the trapped workers twice a day -- from 9 am to 11 am and 5 pm to 8 pm. Also, family members of the trapped workers are allowed to talk to them anytime they like. Initially, juices and energy drinks were being provided to the workers, but now proper meals like boiled eggs, milk, tea, and porridge for breakfast; then lentils, rice, flatbread, and vegetables for lunch and dinner are sent to them. The administration has set up a camp for the families of the workers outside the tunnel. Five doctors including psychiatrists are constantly stationed on site. Nodal officer Dr. Bimlesh Joshi said at least 10 more doctors remain on standby in Uttarkashi through the rescue operation. As risks rise, relatives and medical teams work relentlessly to reassure and support workers during their arduous confinement.

With the main auger drill breaking down, rescuers are attempting multiple strategies simultaneously to save the 41 workers trapped in the Uttarakhand tunnel for over 16 days. Manual drilling by specialists flown from Delhi will pick up where the auger left off, with diggers taking turns in the grueling task. The 'rat miners', called so for their rat-like skill in boring, will cut through debris inside the tunnel's 800mm pipe. According to rescue teams, these professionals are skilled in cutting through metal barriers too. Separately, vertical drilling started by drilling 300 meters horizontally first before boring 86 meters down. Officials said 31 vertical meters are done so far. The challenge is safely penetrating the tunnel roof crust without injuring workers beneath. As obstacles persist, authorities continue adding new plans like manual, horizontal, and vertical drilling in a 360-degree bid to rescue the trapped group enduring prolonged hardship.

Gujarat Titans have named Shubman Gill as captain for IPL 2024, succeeding Hardik Pandya, who returns to Mumbai Indians via trade. Gill, the Orange Cap winner in 2023, led Titans to an IPL title in 2022 and a runner-up finish in 2023. Vikram Solanki, Director of Cricket, praised Gill's growth and leadership. Hardik Pandya, Titans' first captain, delivered two stellar seasons and now rejoins Mumbai Indians. Gill, delighted with the captaincy, expressed eagerness for a new journey. Nita Ambani of Mumbai Indians welcomed Hardik back, citing his journey from MI talent to a Team India star.