Times of India

Josh Jacobs is pushing to return from a knee contusion and thigh bruise, and multiple reports say the Packers expect him to be available against the Lions on Thanksgiving. Matt LaFleur called Jacobs a game-time decision, but consecutive limited practices and national reporting point toward a Week 13 return unless Green Bay’s medical staff pulls him back late.

Karnataka's Congress faces a leadership tussle between Siddaramaiah and DK Shivakumar, with party chief Mallikarjun Kharge acknowledging the need for a resolution. Shivakumar hinted at a "secret deal" for leadership transition, while Siddaramaiah reportedly seeks a swift decision from the high command. Meanwhile, some leaders have proposed Kharge himself for the CM post.

Persistent corruption and "state capture" are crippling Pakistan's economy, the IMF warns. A new report reveals dysfunctional institutions and elite privilege drain billions, hindering growth. Addressing these deep-rooted issues is crucial for economic revival and restoring public trust, according to the assessment.

Businessman Jeet Pabari, brother-in-law of cricketer Cheteshwar Pujara, allegedly died by suicide at his Rajkot residence. Suffering from depression for two months, Pabari was found hanging by his wife. This incident occurred exactly one year after a rape complaint was filed against him by his former fiancée.

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India's economy is on a strong footing, according to the IMF, thanks to sound policies and structural reforms. Robust growth, well-managed inflation, and rising living standards are key highlights. The nation's resilience against global trade fluctuations, driven by its large domestic market, is also noted. Projections indicate continued strong economic expansion.

"Delighted that India has won the bid to host the Centenary Commonwealth Games 2030! Congratulations to the people of India and the sporting ecosystem," PM Modi said in a post on X.

But this year, the performance feels different. The pardon stands on one end of the cultural table, loud and ceremonial, while the rest of Thanksgiving sits on the other end, quieter and lighter than before. Turkeys are cheaper, appetites are shrinking, and the national feast is no longer quite the binge it once was. Somehow, everything around the ritual has changed, and the ritual itself has stayed exactly the same — which might be the most American thing about it.

Michael Burry, famous for his housing market bet, is now shorting AI giants Nvidia and Palantir. He criticizes their accounting practices, particularly how cloud companies extend chip depreciation, inflating current earnings. Burry warns this AI boom mirrors the dot-com bubble, with Nvidia at its center, potentially leading to significant financial overstatements.

Alphabet's stock surge propelled co-founder Larry Page to the second-richest person globally, surpassing Larry Ellison. Sergey Brin also climbed, overtaking Jeff Bezos. This rise coincides with Alphabet nearing a $4 trillion market cap, fueled by AI advancements and positive legal outcomes.

India endured a crushing 408-run defeat in the second Test, handing South Africa their first series win in India in 25 years. This marked India's second home whitewash in 13 months, impacting their World Test Championship final hopes. Sai Sudharsan’s innings of 14 off 139 balls became the second-slowest Test innings by an Indian batter facing 100 or more balls.

Team India faces a crisis after a crushing defeat to South Africa, revealing deep issues in their Test setup under head coach Gautam Gambhir. A string of home losses and inconsistent performances have eroded India's once-dominant reputation, raising serious questions about direction and selection. This marks a turbulent period for Indian Test cricket.

A NatStrat report details Pakistan's use of terrorism as a state instrument against India since 1947, evolving through five distinct phases. The study highlights a consistent strategy by Pakistan's military and intelligence to deploy terrorism as part of its policy framework, despite India's resilience and evolving responses.

Canada’s new international student cap marks a decisive shift in its immigration and education framework, sharply reducing study-permit volumes and expanding exemptions for graduate applicants. While the policy aims to curb temporary-resident growth and ease pressure on housing and infrastructure, it also tightens competition for seats, reshapes institutional finances, and alters global student mobility trends.

China's decades-long dominance in rare earth elements, crucial for defense and technology, stems from extensive investment across the entire supply chain. Recent export curbs have alarmed global manufacturers, prompting nations like the US to seek alternative sources and rebuild domestic production capabilities, highlighting significant geopolitical risks.

Mark Cuban warns leading AI companies like OpenAI and Google are overspending in a race for the most powerful model, comparing it to the 1990s search engine boom. He cautions this intense competition could lead to a bubble, suggesting disruption will likely come from unexpected breakthroughs rather than incremental improvements.

India has strongly protested China's detention of an Indian citizen from Arunachal Pradesh at Shanghai airport, asserting the region's integral status. The Ministry of External Affairs stated that China's denials won't alter this reality, emphasizing the incident violated international norms and China's own transit regulations. Beijing, however, rejected harassment claims.