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Today in India: 8 November 2026
Chennaiyin FC thrashed East Bengal 5-3 for their first ISL win, the Army debunked fake claims of a Chinese advance in Arunachal, and Rajat Patidar withdrew from India A due to injury.
Chennaiyin thrash East Bengal 5-3 for first ISL win
Chennaiyin FC beat defending champions East Bengal FC 5-3 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Chennai on Saturday for their first win of the ISL 2026-27 season. Brison Fernandes scored twice in the opening 18 minutes, Ramon Tanque converted a first-half penalty, and Irfan Yadwad added a brace after the break. East Bengal, who had conceded just one goal all season before this match, suffered their first league defeat.
10 sources, 10 neutral
Army debunks claims of Chinese advance into Arunachal
The Indian Army and the ministry of electronics & IT have debunked social media claims that Chinese forces defeated Indian troops and advanced nearly 50 km into Arunachal Pradesh. The Army's fact-check account on X identified six handles circulating the content between 6 and 7 November, describing the campaign as 'coordinated inauthentic behaviour' meant to promote a misleading anti-Indian Army narrative.
4 sources, 4 neutral
Rajat Patidar out of India A squad due to injuries
Rajat Patidar has told the BCCI he should not be considered for 50-over selection while managing existing injuries, leading to his withdrawal from the India A squad for the ACC Rising Stars Asia Cup in Doha from 19 to 29 November. The Men's Selection Committee added Ayush Badoni to the squad and named Rinku Singh as vice-captain, with Tilak Varma continuing as captain.
4 sources, 4 neutral
Bengal oncologists link passive smoking, pollution to aggressive lung cancer
On National Cancer Awareness Day, oncologists in Bengal said passive smoking and air pollution are driving a rise in aggressive lung cancer, especially among non-smokers. Citing National Family Health Survey data, The Times of India reported that Bengal has one of the highest secondhand smoke exposure rates in India, with 54.2% of women and 68.1% of men routinely exposed.
4 sources, 4 neutral
More from today
Adani Enterprises plans Rs 35,000 to 40,000 crore annual capex for two years
Adani Enterprises Ltd plans to spend between Rs 35,000 crore and Rs 40,000 crore annually over the next couple of years, with airports, data centres and its proposed PVC complex as the biggest investment drivers. Manan Vakharia, head of finance, said the capex run rate would be around Rs 40,000 crore. The company reported its highest-ever half-year EBITDA of Rs 11,958 crore for the six months ended September 2026.
5 sources, 5 neutral
Punjab Police brings back gangster Gurwinder from Ethiopia
Punjab Police on Sunday secured the deportation of wanted gangster Gurwinder alias Afridi from Ethiopia after a 10-month international manhunt under Operation SHAHID. He was detained in Ethiopia on 6 November and arrived at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport, where an Anti-Gangster Task Force team led by SP Bikram Brar took him into custody.
3 sources, 3 neutral
RBI dismisses fake news on new cheque book rules from January 2027
The Reserve Bank of India on Saturday dismissed as factually incorrect and misleading social media messages claiming that new cheque books with updated security standards would be introduced from 1 January 2027. In a post on X, the central bank said it had taken note of messages suggesting that the standard cheque books currently used under the Cheque Truncation System would change from 31 December 2026.
5 sources, 5 neutral
Yogi Adityanath asks Akhilesh Yadav to apologise before Ayodhya visit
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said on Sunday that anyone wanting to visit Ayodhya must first apologise to saints and Ram devotees. Speaking at the 10th Deepotsav in Ayodhya and later at an Aajtak event, he targeted Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav, who has announced he will visit the Ram temple and Hanumangarhi on 12 December. Without naming Yadav directly, Adityanath said those who insulted Lord Ram should seek forgiveness.
3 sources, 3 neutral
DMK leader Duraimurugan regrets granddaughter's Vedic wedding
DMK general secretary Duraimurugan has expressed regret over the Vedic rituals and Sanskrit chants at his granddaughter's wedding on 1 November in Chennai, after criticism from Dravidar Kazhagam president K Veeramani and TVK leader Marie Wilson. Veeramani said personal choices should not undermine the rationalist principles of the Dravidian movement and urged DMK chief MK Stalin to prevent a recurrence. Duraimurugan told reporters on 6 November that he acceded to his granddaughter's insistence for a traditional ceremony.
4 sources, 4 neutral
Gavaskar backs Gambhir, Gill on Axar Patel No.5 call
Sunil Gavaskar has defended the decision by head coach Gautam Gambhir and captain Shubman Gill to send Axar Patel in at No.5 ahead of KL Rahul during India's second ODI against New Zealand on 8 November in Wellington, despite Axar falling for seven runs. India, chasing 135, were 39/3 after losing Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, and slipped to 47/4 when Axar departed. Speaking on Sony Sports Network, Gavaskar said the tactical thinking was sound, explaining that a left-handed batter disrupts a bowling attack's line and length.
3 sources, 3 neutral
Useful today
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RRB opens 21 Public Prosecutor posts, apply by 4 December
The Railway Recruitment Board has invited online applications for 21 Public Prosecutor posts across five railway zones. The application window closes on 4 December 2026. Fee payment must be completed by 6 December, and a correction window runs from 7 to 16 December. The selection includes a Computer Based Test, document verification and a medical examination. The exam date has not yet been announced.
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Gold slips on US jobs data, Diwali rates steady in India
Gold prices slipped on 8 November after stronger-than-expected US nonfarm payroll data boosted speculation that the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates. Spot gold fell 0.6% to $4,063.47 an ounce. Gold bullion in India was trading at Rs 1,42,880 per 10 grams and silver at Rs 1,85,640 per kg, Livemint reported.
2 sources, 2 neutral
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Mercedes-Benz G450d launches in India at Rs 2.90 crore
Mercedes-Benz has launched the G450d in India at Rs 2.90 crore (ex-showroom), making it the most powerful diesel G-Class ever sold in the country. The SUV is powered by a 3.0-litre straight-six diesel engine producing 362 bhp and 76.4 kg-m of torque, with an additional 20 bhp and 21 kg-m from a 48V mild-hybrid system. It is hand-built at a factory in Graz, Austria.
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Steel flyover work to cause months of traffic jams in Hyderabad
Traffic congestion is expected for the next few months on stretches between NFCL, KBR Park Entrance Junction and Jubilee Hills Check Post in Hyderabad due to the construction of a steel flyover. The Hyderabad Traffic Police have urged commuters to avoid Road No. 2, Banjara Hills, and use alternate routes. Diversions will be implemented only on a need basis.
3 sources, 3 neutral
The closing thought
The day brought a sharp contrast between political theatre in Ayodhya and a coordinated disinformation campaign targeting the Army in Arunachal. Duraimurugan's regret over his granddaughter's Vedic wedding reminds us that personal and party lines blur often in public life. The Adani capex plan and Chennaiyin's breakthrough win offer concrete reasons to watch the week ahead: infrastructure spending in one corner, and a title defence under pressure in another.
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