Sun Nov 17 09:58:30 UTC 2024: ## Top News Headlines:

**Politics:** CM Yogi Adityanath faces continued attacks, this time targeting his “bulldozer” policy. The Supreme Court’s stance on the bulldozer issue is also being debated. A major political attack against Yogi is highlighted. PM Modi promises ₹80,000 for solar panels in every home in Jharkhand if the NDA wins.

**International:** Donald Trump announces a new cabinet including a Hindu leader, along with new foreign and defense ministers. An Iranian attack plan is leaked by a CIA officer leading to an arrest. President Biden congratulates Trump on his win, meeting in the Oval Office.

**Sports:** Sri Lanka’s Avishka Fernando and Kusal Mendis both scored centuries against New Zealand, mirroring a feat achieved only once before in 2001. Mendis’s 143 runs makes him the second highest ODI scorer for Sri Lanka. India’s Arshdeep Singh breaks Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami’s record. A thrilling India vs. South Africa match ends in an Indian victory.

**Other:** The ED raids OPG Group’s Chennai offices, recovering ₹8.38 crore. A British author wins the Booker Prize. The Israeli-Hamas war continues with heavy casualties in Gaza. Delhi’s air quality is extremely poor (AQI above 400). Several assassination attempts were made on Nehru during his premiership. ISRO discusses its financial independence. A judge recites a poem during a bulldozer action case verdict. A Bollywood superstar’s childhood photo is revealed. Numerous film and entertainment releases are announced.

**Business:** Bitcoin surpasses $90,000. India’s smartphone sales figures are released, with Apple setting a record. Managing multiple credit cards is discussed. The impact of the Modi government’s 10-year tenure on middle-class tax burden is analyzed.

**Other:** Daily horoscopes, panchang, and numerology predictions are provided. Information on Kartik Purnima and Margashirsha is given. A sequel to an Akshay Kumar-Priyanka Chopra film is confirmed. A low-budget film’s success and Oscar nomination is reported. A Redmi phone’s price drop is mentioned. Health benefits and risks of turmeric milk, almonds, and sweets are discussed. The dangers of shrinking blood vessels in winter and the risks of diabetes are highlighted. An explanation of data centers is provided. Explainer articles cover the RSS’s strategy for Maharashtra elections, the end of Vistara, Jamaat-e-Islami, and Canada’s fast-track visa scheme. The Sri Lankan cricket team’s performance in New Zealand is detailed.

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