At 38, Rohit Sharma continues to pile records. The former India captain, on his return to playing ODI cricket on home soil, hammered Shahid Afridi’s record (351) to smash the most sixes in one-day internationals. Rohit, two shy of levelling Afridi, went past him in some really good time too, getting to the landmark in his 277th match and in 100 innings quicker than Afridi. With this, Rohit leads the pack in a list that features some of the greatest six-hitters in world cricket, such as Chris Gayle, MS Dhoni, Sanath Jayasuriya, AB de Villiers and more.

Rohit, coming into the series on the back of a century in the third ODI against Australia in Sydney, enjoyed some luck early on, as he was dropped on 1. Tony d Zorzi, coming in from deep third man, failed to hang on to a pull from Rohit. That was the opening Rohit was looking for. Rohit then got some confidence back with the arrival of Virat Kohli. The fact that Kohli was going great guns at the other end gave Rohit the time to settle in, and once he did, the boundaries began to flow. A backfoot punch off Marco Jansen and back-to-back fours against Corbin Bosch meant that Rohit was now in full flow.

India’s economy delivered a surprisingly strong performance in the July–September quarter, with GDP rising 8.2 percent year-on-year, a sharp jump from 5.6 percent in the same period a year earlier and well above most market forecasts. The growth acceleration signals a clear recovery from the softer momentum seen earlier in the fiscal year, underscoring resilience in parts of domestic demand while also revealing persistent weaknesses in investment and urban consumption.

The expansion was primarily powered by a broadening of rural demand. Higher agricultural output, steady farm incomes and improving labor market conditions across rural districts strengthened private consumption, which remains a core pillar of India’s GDP. The demand uplift in villages and small towns translated into better volume growth for sectors tied to mass consumption, including two-wheeler sales, fast-moving consumer goods, fertilizers, construction materials and rural credit. This rural rebound offset tepid discretionary spending in urban centers, where consumption remained constrained by uneven wage growth and high household leverage in parts of the middle-income segment.

The 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) concluded last night with a vibrant awards night at Dr Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Indoor Stadium in Goa . In his concluding remarks, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said that this edition of IFFI was a combination of a remarkable gathering of creative minds, artistry, and brilliance in global collaborations during the past several days, and Goa has witnessed the extraordinary confluence of ideas and cultures.

Actors, directors, producers, and creators shared reflections that captured the spirit of global cinema and the festival’s legacy. Curtains descended on IFFI 2025, with a glittering closing ceremony last night.

Chief Minister Pramod Sawant paid tributes to the He-Man of Indian Cinema, Dharmendra. The stage shone like a galaxy of colourful stars, quite literally, when Rajnikanth was felicitated for his contribution to Indian Cinema through fifty years. Another big surprise for everyone was Ranveer Singh’s captivating and energetic presence on the stage.

External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar said that a total of 27 tonnes of relief material have been delivered by air and sea to Colombo. In a social media post, the Minister said, more relief material is on the way to support affected communities in the Cyclone Ditwah-affected areas. He said two Urban Search and Rescue Teams comprising 80 National Disaster Response Force Personnel have also been sent.

The Indian Air Force has said, essential rations and critical supplies have also been delivered. In the wake of Cyclone Ditwah, India has launched Operation Sagar Bandhu to bolster relief efforts in Sri Lanka. Under the operation, the Indian Air Force deployed one C-130 and one IL-76 from Hindan Air Base last night.

Star India all-rounder Deepti Sharma emerged as the costliest buy of the 2026 WPL mega auction while other ODI World Cup standouts, Shree Charani and Laura Wolvaardt, also walked away with hefty pay cheques here on Thursday.

The seasoned Deepti expectedly fetched the big bucks with UP Warriorz using the Right to Match (RTM) card to retain the India all-rounder for a whopping Rs 3.20 crore.

She is now the second-highest-paid Indian player in WPL history, just Rs 20 lakh behind Smriti Mandhana.

"We definitely expected price to be in the range of what we saw. It's the premium what you pay for high quality spin bowling all-rounders and there was no doubt that we wanted Deepti back," UP Warriorz Director of Cricket Operations Kshemal Waingankar said.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday unveiled a 77-feet-tall bronze statue of Lord Rama at the Shree Samsthan Gokarn Partagali Jeevottam Math in Canacona, South Goa. The ceremony marked the beginning of the Sardha Panchashatamanotsava, the 550th-year celebration of the Math.

PM Modi also inaugurated the Ramayana Theme Park developed by the Math and released a special postal stamp along with a commemorative coin.

Earlier in the day, PM Modi held a roadshow in Udupi, Karnataka, after participating in the Laksha Kantha Gita Parayana programme at the Sri Krishna Matha. He inaugurated the Suvarna Teertha Mantapa located in front of the Krishna sanctum and dedicated the Kanaka Kavacha (golden cover) for the sacred Kanakana Kindi, a window associated with the divine vision of saint Kanakadasa.

President Droupadi Murmu will visit Lucknow today, where she will take part in two functions. The President will grace the launch ceremony of the Brahma Kumaris’ annual theme for 2025-26, ‘Meditation for World Unity and Trust’. On the same day, the President will grace the closing ceremony of the diamond jubilee celebrations of Bharat Scouts and Guides and address its 19th National Jamboree.

Additional general secretary of Brahma Kumaris, Dr Mrityunjay, informed that after the launch, the President will also do meditation at the training centre and distribute the Flag and Kalash to 5 women and 5 men each.

He said that after this state-level launching, various programs will be organised across the state on the theme for 2025-26, that is ‘Meditation for World Unity and Trust’. Later in the afternoon, the President will address the valedictory session of the diamond jubilee celebrations of Bharat Scouts and Guides and address its 19th National Jamboree.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said India's tightly controlled nuclear power sector will soon be opened for private players, a move that will give new strength to the country's energy security.

The prime minister made the remarks during a function to inaugurate Skyroot Aerospace's Infinity campus here.

"We are moving towards opening the nuclear sector as well. We are laying the foundation for a strong role for the private sector in this field too," PM Modi said in his address through video conferencing.

The government has set a target of generating 100 GW of nuclear power by 2047, a more than 10-fold increase from the current capacity of 8.8 GW of atomic energy generation.

Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi on Thursday (November 27, 2025) unveiled a comprehensive three-phase road map to transform the Army into an integrated, future-ready force by 2047.

Speaking at the Chanakya Defence Dialogue 2025, he said the plan aligns closely with the national vision of Viksit Bharat and the government’s broader push for reforms and technological advancement.

General Dwivedi said the first phase, stretching to 2032, forms the backbone of a “decade of transformation”, driving accelerated transitions in capability development, force structure and operational readiness. The second phase, till 2037, focuses on consolidating gains achieved during the transformational decade. The third and final phase envisions a leap toward a fully integrated force design by 2047, equipped for next-generation warfare.

Hon’ble Minister of State, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying and Panchayati Raj, Prof. S.P. Singh Baghel released the annual publication of ‘Basic Animal Husbandry Statistics 2025’ of Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying on the occasion of National Milk Day on November 26, 2025, at Sushma Swaraj Bhawan, New Delhi. Hon’ble Minister of State, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying and Minority Affairs Shri George Kurian along with Shri Naresh Pal Gangwar, Secretary Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying and other dignitaries also graced the occasion.

Basic Animal Husbandry Statistics (BAHS) 2025, that was released today is an important publication document that provides comprehensive data on the livestock and dairy sector trends. The BAHS 2025 is based on the outcomes of the Integrated Sample Survey conducted for the period from 1st March 2024 to 29th February 2025. This survey, unique in the country, generates crucial data on the production estimates of Major Livestock Products (MLPs) such as Milk, Eggs, Meat, and Wool, which plays a pivotal role in research and policy formulation in the livestock sector.