India’s Dhruv Jurel walks off the field (AP Photo/Anupam Nath)

Young wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel has found himself under pressure after a rough outing in the second Test against South Africa in Guwahati. With captain Shubman Gill ruled out, Jurel was pushed into the No. 4 role, a position long associated with giants of Indian batting such as Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli, and one that Gill had handled confidently during the England and South Africa series. But the promotion did not go to plan. Walking in under pressure, Jurel lasted 11 balls before being dismissed for a duck, adding to India’s already troubled batting display. The shot that led to his dismissal has become the main talking point. Trying to pull Keshav Maharaj, Jurel looked hesitant and his footwork never settled. The result was a mistimed hit that travelled straight to wide mid-on.

Former India wicketkeeper Parthiv Patel did not hold back in his assessment on Star Sports. He criticised the shot selection, calling it a moment where Jurel showed little control. “Even if Tea was far away, that shot still shouldn’t have been played. He is in the side as a batter because he has been scoring runs, but this was not a controlled shot at all,” Patel said. He explained that when a batter tries to hit a ball that is outside the right shoulder towards the leg side, it often goes aerial, which is exactly how Jurel fell. Patel also highlighted the significance of the No. 4 spot, reminding viewers that Tendulkar and Kohli dominated that role for years, and Gill has been doing the same recently. He further noted that Jurel had wasted yet another chance, especially against Marco Jansen, whose extra bounce is well known. “When you face Jansen, you must always account for the bounce because of his height. This is the third straight opportunity he has let slip. He is getting to bat at No. 4, where some of the biggest names in Indian cricket have batted, including Shubman Gill who has scored heavily there,” Patel added.

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Asian stocks climbed on Tuesday, buoyed by growing expectations that the US Federal Reserve will cut interest rates in December, while crude prices steadied as traders balanced geopolitical uncertainty with forecasts of a softer oil market next year.As per Reuters, MSCI’s index of Asia-Pacific shares excluding Japan rose 1%, led by a rebound in technology names after last week’s sharp 4% drop. The index is still on track for a 3.8% fall for the month – its first monthly decline since March. Japan’s Nikkei also gained 0.8% on reopening after a holiday, recovering from last week’s 3.5% slump.South Korea’s Kospi surged 2.39%, while the small-cap Kosdaq gained 1.7%, supported by strong moves in heavyweight chipmakers SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics, which were up as much as 5% and 4%, CNBC reported. Australia’s ASX 200 trimmed earlier gains but stayed slightly above the flatline. In Hong Kong, the Hang Seng Index rose 1% and the Hang Seng Tech Index jumped 1.74%, while the mainland’s CSI 300 added 0.53%.As quoted by Reuters, investment director Charlie Aitken of Regal Partners said the return of broad gains was “classic bull equity market behaviour”, noting how markets often bounce after “a short, sharp pullback”.Rate-cut hopes strengthened after Fed Governor Christopher Waller said data showed the US job market remained weak enough to justify another quarter-point cut. Markets now expect an 85% chance of a December cut, significantly higher than the 42% seen a week earlier, according to Reuters. San Francisco Fed president Mary Daly similarly supported lowering rates, telling the Wall Street Journal she saw signs of deteriorating labour conditions.Wall Street rallied overnight, with the Nasdaq jumping 2.69% in its strongest daily performance since May 2024, reported Reuters. Treasury yields were steady in Asian hours, while the dollar softened slightly. The yen, however, stayed fragile near last week’s 10-month low, with political tensions between Tokyo and Beijing over Taiwan still simmering.Bloomberg reported a further uplift in sentiment across Asian markets, with Japanese and South Korean stocks tracking Wall Street. Traders drew confidence after Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping held talks viewed as a positive step in repairing relations following their tariff truce. Fed officials’ consistent signals of support for a December cut reinforced belief that the recent market wobble was a temporary pullback rather than the start of a deeper slide.In commodities, Brent crude slipped 0.3% to $63.20 a barrel and US crude eased 0.2% to $58.71, according to Reuters. Prices had gained 1.3% in the previous session amid doubts over a Russia-Ukraine peace deal that could eventually free up sanctioned Russian shipments. Meanwhile, Deutsche Bank warned of a potential two-million-barrel-per-day surplus in 2026, expecting a “bearish” outlook to persist even into 2027, reported Reuters.Still, crude found some support from rising expectations of a US rate cut, which could help strengthen economic activity and oil demand.

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Mumbai: The city will be transformed in the next five to seven years, said CM Devendra Fadnavis at a town hall discussion at NSCI Dome in Worli on Monday.Many important projects that will give impetus to east-west and north-south connectivity of Mumbai are going to be completed on a war footing, he said. “All major infrastructure projects currently underway in the city will be completed by 2032 and will decongest Mumbai,” said Fadnavis. The extension of the sea link to Versova-Dahisar-Bhayander, the new link road from Dahisar, free-flow bridges, as well as various tunnel projects will greatly reduce traffic congestion in Mumbai. As currently 60% of Mumbai’s traffic is on Western Express Highway, an alternative will be provided, said Fadnavis. Projects such as tunnels connecting BKC to other areas and a new link road network over the expressway will increase the average speed of travel in the city to a great extent, said the CM, adding that Mumbai will be completely tunnelled. The entire Metro network will be built in the next five years, he asserted. In the Dharavi redevelopment project, 30% of the area will be maintained as green zones, he said. On climate change, he said it is not just a book discussion but a real problem. “…Public transport is one of the biggest causes of pollution. So, efforts are underway to electrify the transport system in Mumbai.” The CM said in the next phase, public transport will be taken towards zero emissions. Highlighting Mumbai’s sewage treatment plants, he said these will ensure that only treated water is discharged into the sea and will be completed by next year. On the BMC polls, Fadnavis said 40% of BJP’s candidates will be aged under 35. He urged the youth to vote and join politics if they desire to see change. BJP, said Fadnavis, will appoint two young people in every civic ward, including those with diverse political views, to monitor work. While constructive criticism is welcome, an anarchist mindset speaks against institutions, he said. “Merely talking about corruption and criminals will not resolve the issue. Young people need to vote and participate in politics so that such people can be replaced.” He said it was a misnomer that there are a high number of criminals in politics as even those who hold agitations and demonstrations are charged under the same law. He said for ideology to survive in a democratic setup, numbers are necessary and for this reason, people with diverse ideologies can come together on common issues.

Mohammed Siraj hung his cap on the Spidercam during the 2nd Test in Guwahati. (Images via X/Screengrabs)

Mohammed Siraj provided one of the few light moments for Indian supporters on a difficult third day in Guwahati, briefly turning the Spidercam into a stand to hang his cap.Late in the day, with South Africa choosing to bat again instead of enforcing the follow-on, a clip emerged showing Siraj placing his cap on the broadcast camera while standing at his fielding position. The cap hung over the lens, prompting cheers from the crowd as the camera operator lowered the device towards him, seemingly urging the pacer to take it off.

Siraj ignored the nudge at first, waiting for the next delivery to be completed before walking over and removing the cap. The moment drew laughter from the stands and online, offering a rare breather for home fans on an otherwise punishing day for India.That light-hearted exchange came against the backdrop of South Africa’s commanding position, driven largely by Marco Jansen’s standout all-round display. Earlier, India were bundled out for 201 in their first innings, handing the visitors a lead of 288. Jansen was at the centre of the collapse, claiming 6/48 to add to his 93 from the first innings.His haul placed him alongside some of South Africa’s best performances in the country, only behind Lance Klusener and Dale Steyn in terms of figures by visiting pacers. It also made him only the third left-arm fast bowler to take a five-wicket haul in India after Zaheer Khan and Mitchell Johnson.Watch the hilarious moment hereIndia had briefly steadied their innings through Washington Sundar and Kuldeep Yadav, who added 72 runs for the eighth wicket. But once Simon Harmer removed Washington, Jansen returned to finish the innings. Kuldeep fell to steep bounce, and Jasprit Bumrah was the final wicket, edging behind after another short ball.

With India dismissed deep into the final session, South Africa surprised many by choosing not to enforce the follow-on. Ryan Rickelton and Aiden Markram then extended the lead to 314 by stumps, reaching 26 without loss.The visitors now sit in full control with two days left, while India face the prospect of having to save the Test and hopefully, the series.

New labour codes 2025: The government has notified new labour laws that may require companies to ensure basic salary makes up at least 50% of the total cost-to-company (CTC), potentially prompting changes in how pay packets are structured. As a result, for many employees, take-home pay could come down over time as contributions to retirement savings are likely to rise. The government has unified 29 labour-related central laws into four extensive Labour Codes: the Code on Wages (2019), Industrial Relations Code (2020), Code on Social Security (2020), and Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions (OSHWC) Code (2020). Starting November 21, 2025, these Codes seek to simplify regulatory compliance, enhance worker safeguards, and modernise India’s workforce regulations in accordance with contemporary economic conditions.

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The Code on Wages became operational on Friday, with the government expected to announce detailed rules within the next 45 days. Companies will need to restructure their salary frameworks to comply with these new regulations.

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New Labour Codes: Why will your take home pay go down?

According to experts, employees might receive reduced take-home pay under the new rules, as both provident fund and gratuity contributions would increase within the existing CTC framework.

New labour Codes: Impact on Take-Home Salary

“The new labour codes unify the definition of ‘wages’ under the Code on Wages and Social Security. This would mean better retirement security through higher gratuity and provident fund but a possible dip in take-home pay if employers restructure allowances downward to offset costs,” Suchita Dutta, executive director of the Indian Staffing Federation was quoted as saying by ET.The standardisation of wage definitions across labour codes ensures uniformity in computing social security benefits. “Wages now include basic pay, dearness allowance and retaining allowance; 50% of the total remuneration (or such percentage as may be notified) shall be added back to compute wages, ensuring consistency in calculating gratuity, pension and social security benefits,” explains Anjali Malhotra, partner at professional services firm Nangia Group. According to Puneet Gupta, partner, People Advisory Services at EY India, the implementation of labour codes could result in increased gratuity payments since calculations will be based on “wages”, encompassing basic salary and all allowances, excluding HRA and conveyance allowance.

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New Labour Codes: Top points to know

The new labour codes introduce universal minimum wages for all employees across organised and unorganised sectors, replacing the earlier system that covered only about 30% of workers. A statutory floor wage will be set by the government based on minimum living standards, and no state can fix wages below this benchmark. A uniform definition of wages now applies, where basic pay, dearness allowance, and retaining allowance together must account for at least 50% of total remuneration.

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The codes mandate gender equality, prohibiting discrimination in hiring, wages, or employment terms for similar work, along with universal wage payment coverage that ensures timely payments and prevents unauthorised deductions for employees earning up to ₹24,000 per month. Overtime compensation must be paid at twice the normal rate.Several compliance and enforcement reforms are included as well. Decriminalisation of offences replaces imprisonment with monetary penalties for first-time violations, and compounding of offences allows certain fines to be settled without prosecution. The threshold for government approval of lay-offs, retrenchment, or closure has increased from 100 to 300 workers, with states allowed to raise it further. Work-from-home is formally recognised in services sectors based on mutual agreement, while dispute resolution will be handled by two-member tribunals for faster outcomes. A mandatory 14-day strike notice aims to prevent sudden disruptions and includes mass casual leave within the definition of a strike.The codes extend social protections to new categories, requiring aggregators to contribute 1–2% of annual turnover towards gig and platform workers’ social security (capped at 5% of their payments). Fixed-term employees become eligible for gratuity after just one year of continuous service instead of five. The inspector-cum-facilitator system introduces randomised, technology-driven inspections to reduce harassment and improve transparency. Compliance is simplified through digitisation of records, as well as a streamlined one license, one registration, one return system. Employers must issue formal appointment letters detailing job roles, wages, and social security.The codes also expand labour flexibility and reduce burdens on small units. Night shifts for women are permitted in all establishments with their consent and safety measures. Contract labour rules include an all-India licence valid for five years. Factory thresholds have been raised to 20 workers for units using power and 40 for those without, reducing compliance requirements for smaller factories. Finally, working hours remain capped at 8 hours per day and 48 hours per week, with flexible weekly structures allowed through mutual consent.

In a moment that lit up Day 3 of the second Test between India and South Africa in Guwahati, Aiden Markram pulled off one of the finest catches of the series to send debutant Nitish Reddy back to the pavilion. The dismissal, which came during a fiery spell from Marco Jansen, further pushed India into dire straits as their innings continued to unravel in response to South Africa’s massive first-innings total of 489.

The spectacular moment occurred on the fourth ball of the 42nd over, when Jansen produced yet another short-pitched delivery that leapt alarmingly off the surface. Having extracted sharp bounce for most of the post-tea session, the tall left-armer kept troubling the Indian middle order, and Nitish soon became his latest victim.

Aiden Markram takes a spectacular catch to dismiss Nitish Reddy

Nitish, attempting to fend off the rising delivery, found himself in an awkward position as the ball climbed steeply toward his gloves. With little control over his shot, the ball ballooned off the glove and flew toward the right of second slip. At first glance, it appeared to be a difficult half-chance—but Markram had other ideas.

The Proteas batter sprinted across from his position, launched himself full-length to his right, and stuck out one hand. In an astonishing display of athleticism and timing, he managed to latch onto the ball mid-air, completing a catch that left even his teammates momentarily stunned before they mobbed him in celebration.

The replay showed just how incredible the effort was: Markram extended every inch possible, plucking the ball at full stretch, making what could have been a boundary-saving dive into a game-defining wicket. Fans flooded social media with praise for the South African star, with many calling it one of the best catches of the ongoing series.

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Also WATCH: IND vs SA – Jasprit Bumrah castles Simon Harmer with a ripping jaffa on Day 2 of the Guwahati Test

India continue to slide under scoreboard pressure

For India, Nitish’s dismissal added to a growing list of setbacks. The visitors have struggled to build partnerships and remain under tremendous pressure after South Africa’s imposing first-innings effort. The top order failed to convert starts, and regular wickets ensured India never found the momentum they needed.

At the end of 59 overs, India had crawled to 170/7, still trailing significantly. Washington Sundar (31*) and Kuldeep Yadav (12*) were holding on, trying to prevent an innings defeat and keep India’s hopes alive.

Also READ: Fans react as Senuran Muthusamy, Marco Jansen headline South Africa’s dominance over India on Day 2 of the second Test

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Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS has surged interest after new videos and images appeared online, prompting many viewers to question whether the comet is spinning. Recent captures from Ray’s Astrophotography, social media posts, mission trackers, and early updates from NASA and ESA have intensified this curiosity. The footage appears to show shifting shapes, circular patterns, and changing brightness within the comet’s coma. Scientific agencies have verified none of these observations, but they have sparked lively debate among space watchers. As 3I/ATLAS makes its first and only journey through our solar system, astronomers expect upcoming high-resolution images to help determine whether these visual effects represent real rotational behaviour or common imaging artefacts.

New footage ‘unverified’ claims possible rotation in 3I/ATLAS and sparks debate

Online discussions began when several posts suggested that the latest imagery revealed a rotating structure around the comet. One widely shared clip, credited to Diego San Araujo, claims and compare the motion to a past image captured by the ESA ExoMars Orbiter. Although striking, this comparison has not been verified. Another user shared footage from Ray’s Astrophotography showing a similar effect, which some interpreted as a spinning core or rotating coma. The creator noted that NASA would release new images during a scheduled live event, adding further anticipation, but the claim of detectable rotation remains unconfirmed.Other posts added more dramatic observations, such as five objects appearing to circle a central point in stacked images. Viewers suggested that this effect could come from shifting coma features, dust jets or irregular outgassing patterns inside the comet’s inner core. Another claim referenced five perfect dust rings stretching 150,000 kilometres from the nucleus, described as detached shells drifting outward. These ideas have captured public imagination but remain unsupported by current scientific analysis. Until NASA and ESA release verified imagery and detailed measurements, these interpretations remain speculation.

Understanding the nature of Interstellar Comet 3I ATLAS

3I/ATLAS was discovered on 1 July 2025 by NASA’s ATLAS survey telescope in Rio Hurtado, Chile. NASA confirmed that its trajectory originates from beyond the solar system, making it the third known interstellar object to enter our neighbourhood after 1I ʻOumuamua in 2017 and 2I Borisov in 2019. The number three marks its numerical order among known interstellar visitors, and the letter I identifies its category.Astronomers determined that 3I/ATLAS follows a hyperbolic orbit, meaning it is not bound to the Sun. Once it exits the solar system, it will never return. Its speed is too high for the Sun’s gravity to pull it into a closed orbit, which distinguishes it from typical comets formed within our own system. This makes the object scientifically significant, as it offers a rare sampling of material forged in distant and unknown star systems.

Path, speed and visibility of 3I ATLAS

NASA confirmed that 3I/ATLAS poses no threat to Earth at any stage of its journey. Travelling at more than 210,000 kilometres per hour, it passed its closest point to the Sun on 30 October 2025 and has since moved into a position where it becomes visible before dawn on the low eastern horizon. The comet cannot be viewed with the naked eye and requires a medium-sized telescope. Its distance from Earth is too great for direct visibility, once measuring about 1.8 astronomical units during its earlier approach.Throughout November and December, early morning observers can track it rising in the pre-sunrise sky. Although faint, the comet remains accessible for dedicated amateur astronomers using equipment with sufficient aperture.

Scientific importance of studying 3I ATLAS

Scientists believe that 3I/ATLAS may contain high levels of carbon dioxide, a characteristic shared with comets that form in extremely cold and remote regions far beyond the main planetary zones of their native systems. This composition provides a rare opportunity to study the building blocks of celestial objects formed around distant stars.The comet also made a noteworthy flyby of Mars between 2 and 3 October 2025, passing at approximately 29 million kilometres. This was its closest approach to any planet during its brief traversal of the solar system, giving planetary scientists additional data to examine.Disclaimer: The visuals circulating online are unverified, and no space agency has confirmed any rotational motion or unusual activity in 3I ATLAS. Current claims are based on user-generated footage and should be treated as speculation until NASA or ESA release validated observations.

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Tension flared up in Ulhasnagar after supporters of Shiv Sena’s Kalyan city president Rajendra Chaudhary allegedly brandished a knife and beat up the husband of a former corporator and their supporters for quitting their party and joining BJP. An FIR has been lodged against eight Shiv Sena workers for assault and relevant sections of the Arms Act. They are at large.As per a police complaint filed by the husband, Manohar Bahanwal, one of the alleged assailants attempted to stab him with a knife, but locals overpowered him.The former corporator, Shubhangi Bahanwal, and Manohar recently left Shiv Sena, along with a number of their supporters, which reportedly angered Chaudhary’s supporters.Things came to a head on Saturday after a Shiv Sena worker and one of the accused named in the FIR, Shilratna Jadhav, allegedly thrashed a BJP supporter, Yogesh Pawar, who works asan autorickshaw driver. Police lodged a non-cognisable complaint in that case.While Pawar was recalling the alleged assault to Manohar and the Bahanwals’ supporters in the evening, Jadhav turned up with otherSena workers and allegedly began attacking them.BJP workers, led by the party’s district chief Rajesh Vadhrya and MLA Kumar Ailani, staged a protest outside central police station in Ulhasnagar, demanding strict action against the alleged attackers. “BJP workers do not believe in violence. Those who attacked our members will soon be behind bars,” Vadhrya told TOI .Shankar Awtade, senior inspector, central police station, said a manhunt has been launched to trace the eight alleged assailants.Ulhasnagar has seen intense poaching within Mahayuti in the run-up to local body polls. While some former Sena corporators have joined BJP, nearly six former BJP corporators have switched over to Sena and its local ally, Team Omie Kalani.