The 45th India International Trade Fair (IITF) began on November 13 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. Organised by the India Trade Promotion Organisation, IITF is one of India's largest trade fairs, which draws exhibitors and visitors from across the country and abroad.
A women’s boat race was held for the second time on Srinagar’s Dal Lake on Saturday, with around 149 boats participating. Organised by the district administration, the Water Sports Association and the Department of Lakes and Waterways, the event aimed to promote women’s empowerment and preserve Kashmir’s cultural heritage. Women from local communities showcased their rowing skills, encouraging greater participation in sports. The race also highlighted Dal Lake’s longstanding role in the region’s livelihoods and traditions.
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Pakistan and Sri Lanka played out a draw in the opening Test of their ICC World Test Championship series in Rawalpindi after five days of action. Pakistan ended the final day at 284/8 in their second innings, with Saud Shakeel narrowly missing out on a century after being dismissed for 97. Earlier, Sri Lanka had secured a 12-run first-innings advantage by posting 446 in response to Pakistan's 434/9 declared, with Dhananjaya de Silva (167) and Kusal Mendis (119) scoring centuries. Saqib Khan, who picked up seven wickets on his Test debut, was named Player of the Match.
India marked the 137th birth anniversary of its first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, on November 14. Congress leaders and Prime Minister Narendra Modi were among those who paid tribute to Nehru, whose birthday is also observed as Children’s Day
Australia began their home summer with a commanding seven-wicket victory over England in the first ODI at Perth, riding on a sensational six-wicket haul from debutant Mahli Beardman (6/24). The 21-year-old pacer dismantled England's batting order, bowling them out for 131 in 33.4 overs, with Spencer Johnson claiming three wickets. In reply, captain Mitchell Marsh smashed a blistering 50 off 30 balls, while Cooper Connolly contributed 27 as Australia chased down the target in 24 overs to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.
President Droupadi Murmu presented the National Sports Awards 2025 at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi, with decathlete Tejaswin Shankar, chess Grandmasters Divya Deshmukh and Vidit Gujrathi among the prominent Arjuna Award recipients. Indian hockey player Lalremsiami made history by becoming the first sportsperson from Mizoram to receive the honour, while 17 athletes were selected for the Arjuna Award following a re-evaluation of the original recommendations. Para-athletes Ekta Bhyan and Rudransh Khandelwal were also among the awardees, while boxing coach Chhote Lal Yadav featured among the Dronacharya Award recipients. No Khel Ratna was announced this year, marking the first such instance since 2014.
Fresh snowfall in Kashmir’s higher reaches and rain in the plains brought temperatures down by several degrees, intensifying cold conditions across the Valley. The snowfall, triggered by a Western Disturbance, covered tourist destinations including Gulmarg and Sonmarg. Several mountainous areas in north and central Kashmir, including Kupwara, Bandipora and Ganderbal districts, also witnessed moderate to heavy snowfall. Snow accumulation on Zojila Pass, which connects Srinagar and Leh, led to the suspension of traffic on the Srinagar-Leh national highway, officials said.
A nationwide flight ground stop on Friday, November 13, 2026, left travellers waiting as flights were grounded and delayed at airports across the United States. At Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas, aircraft remained parked as the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grounded flights nationwide. At New York's LaGuardia Airport, passengers waited at ticket counters and checked flight information boards for updates, while airport staff assisted affected travellers. Delays also disrupted journeys at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, where families and passengers waited inside terminals. At Los Angeles International Airport, workers unloaded luggage from a United Airlines aircraft as flight disruptions continued.
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