Fri Nov 22 11:07:29 UTC 2024: ## India-Australia Test Match Begins; Adani, Khalistani Issues Dominate Headlines
**Perth, Australia – November 22, 2024** – The first Test match between India and Australia commenced today in Perth, marked by a controversial dismissal of KL Rahul and a strong performance by Rishabh Pant. Rahul’s dismissal sparked debate, with commentators questioning the third umpire’s decision. Pant, however, impressed with his batting, even engaging in light-hearted banter with Australian spinner Nathan Lyon about the upcoming IPL auction. India’s top order struggled, with Yashasvi Jaiswal and Virat Kohli falling cheaply. Despite the setbacks, Harshit Rana and Nitish Kumar Reddy made their Test debuts for India. Rohit Sharma’s absence and Shubman Gill’s injury added to India’s challenges.
Meanwhile, the Gautam Adani controversy continues to make headlines. Reports suggest potential arrest warrants and extradition efforts in the US, though Adani group stocks showed a significant rebound, with investors resuming purchases.
In other news, Canada reiterated that it lacks evidence against Indian officials in the Hardeep Singh Nijjar case. A friend suffered a fatal heart attack at a wedding, adding to the day’s tragic events. PM Modi concluded a five-day foreign trip, inviting attendees to the Kumbh Mela 2025 and Ayodhya. The Indian Navy rescued 11 people after a fishing boat collided with a submarine, with the search continuing for two missing individuals. The Indian Army conducted exercises on the Eastern Fleet Corridor. And Bhojpuri star Khesari Lal Yadav visited Baba Bageshwar. Finally, the upcoming IPL 2025 dates were announced by the BCCI.
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