Mon Nov 18 14:37:54 UTC 2024: ## India News Roundup: November 18, 2024
**Sports:** Australia defeated Pakistan by 7 wickets in the third and final T20I, marking their seventh consecutive victory over Pakistan in the format, a new record. This surpasses New Zealand’s previous record of six consecutive wins. Babar Azam also broke a Virat Kohli record. A prominent cricketer will miss the first test match to participate in the IPL auction.
**Politics:** The Maharashtra elections are approaching, with various political parties campaigning. Rahul Gandhi accused the government of diverting Maharashtra’s projects to other states. In Manipur, the NPP withdrew its support from the BJP, leading to speculation about the stability of the BJP government. The India alliance in Jharkhand promised 7 guarantees, including ₹2500 for women and 7 kg of ration per person. Comments on “vote Jihad” and the ED’s involvement in a related case were reported.
**National News:** The Supreme Court expressed its displeasure over air pollution, demanding that schools remain closed until at least class 12 in the NCR. A lawyer’s comment about dust and stones in the Supreme Court during a GRAP-4 hearing caused the judges to react. A Vande Bharat train is expected to soon connect Delhi and Srinagar. Concerns were raised about toxic air worsening joint pain, with Swami Ramdev offering advice. News also surfaced regarding Donald Trump’s cabinet facing scandal allegations.
**International News:** Reports covered Donald Trump’s stance on Pakistan’s internal affairs and his focus on Bangladesh. Discussions included the religious demographics of Nigeria and a related dispute. A video showed Brazilian officials welcoming PM Modi with Sanskrit chants. Shooting incidents in the US resulted in fatalities and injuries.
**Other:** Daily horoscopes, health tips, and business forecasts were also featured. A story focused on the transformation of a popular television character over 23 years. A Bollywood star kid’s comeback was discussed. An article discussed the similarities between two movies. The market closed lower, and information on credit card offers and a sold antique watch was shared. The article also included information about a Delhi metro feature for women.
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