After India's semi-final victory, Leaders across parties congratulated India for the "electrifying display" and a stellar performance by Shami and the batsmen in the semi-finals. PM Modi tweeted "Congratulations to Team India! Fantastic batting and good bowling sealed the match." He praised Shami saying "The bowling by @MdShami11 in this game and also through the World Cup will be cherished for generations." Home Minister Amit Shah wrote "Enter into the final like a Boss. What an electrifying display." Rahul Gandhi said "Outstanding display of teamwork and skill." Nitin Gadkari called it a "cricketing spectacle" and wished "Luck be with you, Team India – Smash it!" Azharuddin said "Every Indian batsman played well. I hope India wins the World Cup." The finals at Ahmedabad on the 19th of November 

Following Shami's 7-wicket haul in India's World Cup semi-final victory, Delhi Police humorously tweeted to Mumbai Police: "@MumbaiPolice hope you do not book @MdShami11 for tonight's assault." Mumbai Police's X handle replied promptly: "You missed pressing charges of stealing innumerable hearts @DelhiPolice and listing a couple of co-accused too,". Special Commissioner Mumbai Police, Deven Bharti, also joined the conversation and responded, "Not at all @DelhiPolice. It qualifies for protection under "Right of Self-Defence." As India celebrated the redemption victory over New Zealand, Delhi and Mumbai Police's lighthearted Twitter banter, joking about booking Man of the Match Shami won the hearts of the netizens.

External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar attended the repatriation ceremony of Yogini Chamunda and Yogini Gomukhi, two 8th-century temple idols stolen from Uttar Pradesh's Lokhari, in London on November 11, 2023. The EAM wrote on the social media handle X: "Pleased to participate in the return to India of the stone idols of Yogini Chamunda and Gomukhi. Appreciate @HCI_London and UK authorities for their efforts in this regard." The two sculptures of Yogini Camunda and Yogini Gomukhi, two female deities, were looted sometime between 1979 and 1982 from a temple in the village of Lokhari, in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh. They were likely taken by an illegal smuggling network operating out of Rajasthan and Mumbai, according to the Times of India. The pair of yoginis were recovered in March after an English woman sold the contents of her garden shed wholesale to a salvage company, which had initially planned to sell the statues but first decided to investigate their provenance.

In a spectacular performance, India secured a spot in the Cricket World Cup final after defeating New Zealand by 70 runs in the semi-final. Mohammed Shami's exceptional seven-wicket haul played a pivotal role as India bowled out New Zealand for 327 while successfully defending a total of 397. Virat Kohli and Shreyas Iyer's centuries set the stage for India's triumph, with Kohli surpassing Sachin Tendulkar's record. The victory marks India's avenge of the 2019 World Cup Semifinal heartbreak. With the commanding performance in the semi-finals, India returns to the World Cup final after 12 years, maintaining their unbeaten run in the 2023 tournament.

In a monumental feat, Virat Kohli secured his 50th ODI century during the World Cup semi-final, bowing in reverence to cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar. The Wankhede Stadium witnessed Kohli's unprecedented achievement, breaking Tendulkar's record of 49 ODI centuries. Tendulkar, applauding from the stands, expressed joy on social media, stating, "I couldn't be happier that an Indian broke my record." Reflecting on their journey, Sachin added, "The first time I met you, you were pranked into touching my feet. But soon, you touched my heart with your passion and skill. I couldn’t stop laughing that day. But soon, you touched my heart with your passion and skill. I am so happy that that young boy has grown into a ‘Virat’ player." Cricket history was rewritten with grace at Wankhede on November 15, 2023.

The Uttarakhand government is enlisting the expertise of special rescue teams from Norway and Thailand to assist in the evacuation of 40 trapped laborers in the Silkyara-Barkot tunnel. Contacts have been made with a Thai rescue company known for saving children from a cave in 2018, while Norway's NGI agency is providing specific suggestions for tunnel operations. Indian Air Force aircraft are transporting 25 tonnes of heavy equipment to aid in debris removal, allowing for the deployment of a steel pipe. Experts from Indian Railways are also advising on rescue strategies.  

The collaborative endeavor between ISRO and NASA, the NISAR satellite, has aced its 21-day trial at the ISRO Satellite Integration and Test Establishment. Rigorous assessments of thermal and scientific instrument systems were conducted under simulated space conditions. Project Manager Phil Barela anticipates a launch by ISRO's Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle Mark-II in early 2024 from Sriharikota. The three-year mission aims to comprehensively map Earth's land and ice-covered surfaces every 12 days, providing vital data on ecosystems, ice mass, vegetation, sea level, and natural hazards. NISAR promises groundbreaking insights into climate change and Earth dynamics.  

In a discreet move, the Pentagon has increased military assistance to Israel, fulfilling requests for additional weaponry, including laser-guided missiles, bunker-buster munitions, and army vehicles. The aid comes as the Biden administration urges Israel to minimize civilian casualties in the Gaza Strip. Criticism has arisen over the supply of artillery shells, with NGOs expressing concerns about their indiscriminate nature. Additionally, a surprising turn sees U.S. weapons initially intended for Ukraine making a reverse trip to Israel. The conflict unfolds as Israel employs Apache helicopters against Hamas, supported by an influx of advanced munitions.  

OpenAI introduced its enhanced language model, GPT-4 Turbo, at the developer conference, offering tailored bots and cost reductions. CEO Sam Altman temporarily paused new sign-ups for the ChatGPT Plus service due to overwhelming demand, citing a surge in post-dev day usage. Altman assured users they can still sign up for notifications when subscriptions reopen. With 100 million weekly users since the November 2022 launch, OpenAI aims to democratize AI by allowing users to create custom ChatGPT versions. GPT-4 Turbo boasts a larger context window, offering improved understanding and more cost-effective token rates for developers.

A three-member foreign diplomat delegation observed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's roadshow in Indore before the upcoming Madhya Pradesh assembly elections on November 17. The delegation, part of the "Know BJP" initiative, included representatives from the Australian High Commission, Tanzanian High Commission, and the Japanese embassy. Japanese diplomat Mayumi Tsubakimoto described Indian elections as a festive celebration. Similar delegations had previously visited Himachal Pradesh and Gujarat during assembly elections in 2022. The initiative aims to provide foreign diplomats with insights into the BJP's election campaigns and strategies. [ photo courtesy: NewsArinaIndia/X ]