Here's a rundown of 11 significant news stories to keep you in the know.

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#ICCCricketWorldCup2023

India defeats Sri Lanka by 302 runs to win 7th match in a row, qualify for semi-finals

India continued their winning streak in Cricket World Cup 2023 as they won their seventh match on the trot beating Sri Lanka by a huge margin of 302 runs.

Batting first India scored 357/8 in 50 overs after fifties from Virat Kohli (88 off 94 balls), Shubman Gill (92 off 92) and Shreyas Iyer (82 off 56 balls). Sri Lanka were meek in response as they were bowled out for only 55 as Indian fast bowlers Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj and Mohammed Shami ran riot. Bumrah picked 1 wicket, Siraj claimed 3 scalps and Shami picked his second five-wicket haul of the tournament.

Most wickets for India in World Cup, lowest World Cup score and more — All records created during India vs Sri Lanka match

India became the first team to qualify for the World Cup semifinals after beating Sri Lanka by a massive 302 runs at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

A plethora of records -- wanted and unwanted -- were created during India's thumping win. A look at the records that were created during the match.

#AirPollution

Delhi Air Pollution: AQI in 'hazardous' category, next two weeks may be even worse

The Air Quality Index (AQI level) in Delhi is in the 'hazardous' category, as per the data from the Central Pollution Control Board on Friday (November 3).

The AQI at Indira Gandhi International Airport was recorded at 473, the levels in Dwarka sector 8 was 480, ITO recorded 433 AQI, 438 in Lodhi Road, 486 in RK Puram and over 500 in Anand Vihar.

Delhi schools closed for 2 days as pollution worsens, section 144 enforced in Haryana

In response to the escalating pollution crisis, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday announced that both government and private primary schools in the capital city will remain closed for the next two days.

"In light of the rising pollution levels, all govt and private primary schools in Delhi will remain closed for the next 2 days," Kejriwal said in a social media post on X.

#StockMarket

Mamaearth IPO: Retail investors exercise caution - Here's a look at how other such IPOs fared

Honasa Consumer, parent company of skincare brand Mamaearth, became the 40th Indian mainboard IPO of 2023. With this, the primary markets have crossed last year's tally of 39 IPOs.

The retail portions of HMA Agro, Mankind Pharma, Sai Silks (Kalamandir) and Avalon Technologies did not even see full subscription.

However, it must be mentioned that the other five IPOs, which have a lower retail subscription compared to Honasa are trading above their IPO price.

Vedanta shares up 11% from 52-week low - Here's why the stock is in focus

Shares of Anil Agarwal-led Vedanta Ltd. are trading with gains of over 2% and are up for the sixth straight session on Friday.

The last instance of the stock gaining for six days in a row was back in May this year, when it gained for seven days at a stretch.

Shares of the mining company have now recovered 11% from their 52-week low of ₹208, which it fell to on September 28 this year.

Here's why the stock is in focus

#ChangingIndia

From debt traps to international awards, Jaipur Rugs company is changing the lives of Indian carpet weavers

Handicraft artisans in India, particularly carpet makers, find themselves at the lowest rung of the income distribution ladder. The age-old traditional art of carpet making in India is hanging by a thread. This is because of an absence of formal training, caste-based disparities, and exploitation at the hands of middlemen.

For many carpet weavers in India, their craft has turned into a laborious job that offers meagre compensation for the intricacy of their work. However, the landscape is gradually shifting, with efforts from companies like Jaipur Rugs, one of India's largest carpet manufacturers, working to uplift the living standards of rural carpet artisans by providing them with sustainable livelihood opportunities.

#InDepth

India has seen an increase in women-led startups and unicorns in the past five years. A look at the numbers.

India has seen an increase in women-led startups and unicorns in the past five years. A look at the numbers.

#ExpertEdge

Leaders Speak | Be aware of these key considerations while crafting a fine rental agreement

A smooth rental relationship lies in the clarity of expectations and responsibilities of both parties — the landlord and the tenant. A well-drafted rental agreement addresses this by clearly defining rights, obligations, and property rules, and thus it acts as a preventive measure against potential conflict, writes NoBroker.com's CEO & Co-founder Amit Agarwal.

Healthy India | How serious is the BMJ finding that pollution too triggers diabetes

The prevention and management of diabetes and associated complications is already a huge challenge in India due to several issues and barriers, including lack of multi-sectoral approach, surveillance data and lack of awareness and lack of access to care. A strong link between pollution and the lifestyle disorder will further jeopardise the efforts as India is also known for its hygiene and air quality related issues, writes Vanita Srivastava.

#PersonalFinance

This mutual fund has turned ₹10,000 SIP into ₹2.1 crore in 21 years

Since its inception on October 31, 2002, the ICICI Prudential Multi-Asset Fund has delivered a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 21%. For perspective, this return means that ₹10 lakh invested during the new fund offer (NFO) of the scheme would have grown to approximately ₹5.49 crore currently. If ₹10,000 were invested in the scheme as Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) every month, the investment of ₹25.2 lakh would have grown to ₹2.1 crore, the fund house said.

Beyond #Newsroom