From Virat Kohli breaking Sachin Tendulkar’s record of the highest number of ODI centuries to TRAI issuing an alert for a new kind of fraud, read to know more about the latest trending news in our November 16 news roundup.
Virat Kohli scores 50th ODI Century, breaks Sachin’s record as India march into the Finale
Virat Kohli rewrote the record books last night in India’s semi-final victory over New Zealand at the ongoing World Cup 2023. Virat scored his 50th ODI century in a scintillating 117-run-knock, surpassing Sachin Tendulkar’s tally of 49 ODI hundreds.
Sensex makes a 400-point jump to reach the 66K mark
Featuring gains for the likes of NTPC and TCS, BSE Sensex jumped a total of 400 points to cross the 66,000 mark on Thursday. In the Indian market, the automobile sector has gained momentum in view of the festive season, along with large-cap funds.
India to host 2nd Voice of Global South Summit on Friday
India is all set to host the 2nd Voice of Global South summit virtually, on Friday. The said meeting, attended by leaders from the Global South, will be focused on sharing the vital outcomes extracted from the multiple G20 meetings held under India’s presidency.
TRAI issues warning against fraudsters masquerading as govt officials
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has issued an official statement alerting the public about a new ongoing scam. According to the statement, some fraudsters masquerading as TRAI officials are calling people to warn them about their SIM cards being disconnected and urging them to join Skype video calls.
Salman Khan’s ‘Tiger 3’ becomes the best Diwali day opener of all time
Salman Khan’s action thriller Tiger 3 has collected a massive ₹271.50 crore within just four days of its release. It is noteworthy that its first day collection of ₹44.50 crore also made it the biggest Diwali day opener ever along with the best opening for a Salman Khan film.
In a first, IIT Guwahati-ISRO study finds X-ray polarisation in black hole
A joint team of researchers from IIT Guwahati and ISRO have identified polarized emissions coming from a black hole source, emanating from beyond our galaxy. The study, which has now found a place in the Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society, has the potential to boost our understanding of astrophysical black hole sources.
Aizawl, Rishikesh, and Silchar among Indian cities with cleanest air: CPCB
According to fresh data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Aizawl with an AQI of 19, and Rishikesh and Silchar with 41, are the Indian cities with the cleanest air. Furthermore, the data showed capital cities like Kohima (51), Gangtok (57), Srinagar (64), and Thiruvananthapuram (74) to have satisfactory AQI levels, as well.
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