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‘Very few complaints’ received so far on police brutality during July 20 protests, says Supreme Court
The Court allowed the petitioners the liberty to forward whatever material they have, including video clips, to the HPEC for its consideration
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ECI announces Special Summary Revision of electoral rolls in four States, two UTs
The ECI announces Special Summary Revision of electoral rolls in Arunachal Pradesh, Chandigarh, Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, Mizoram, Odisha and Sikkim
Second buyer makes rescue bid for Poundland as retailer faces collapse
A little-known investment group has made a bid to buy the business.
Restoration of Kashmir’s Malshahi Masjid could erase a Mughal-era layer, warn conservationists
Landscape architect Jan Haenraets says the 17th Century Ganderbal mosque built by Dara Shikoh retains much authentic material, and urges a thorough conservation plan before the ₹5.01 crore restoration project proceeds
Development should be people-centric, eco-friendly says Rajendra Singh
He was flagging alleged violations in Google data centre, Amaravati and Eluru coal gasification projects
Cheranalloor crash case: court seeks data on BNS Section 105 invocations in accidents involving juvenile drivers
Judge Kavitha Gangadharan seeks data to append it to order on appeals filed by prosecution and family of the deceased against the bail granted to teenager by Juvenile Justice Board, warns investigation officer that he will be held answerable if no FIRs had been registered elsewhere invoking BNS Section 105 in similar cases and if the provision had been invoked only in present case
Three killed, 3 injured as coal pile collapses in Jharkhand’s Kathara colliery
The Central Coalfield Limited official said it was a case of coal theft
‘It’s like a rebirth’: Rescuer-turned-survivor recounts ordeal after boats capsized in Telangana lake
Officials suspect a breach in a minor irrigation tank upstream might have contributed to the sudden surge in the water level in Bethupalli Peddacheruvu
Amit Shah at Karnal rally says Rahul Gandhi creating ‘ruckus’ culture in Parliament
The Home Minister, who led the BJP's 'Loktantra Bachao, Arajakta Hatao' march in Karnal, accused the Congress leader of spreading anarchy in the country
Sugarcane farmers stopped from marching towards Belagavi for ‘Jail Bharo’ protest
They were detained following a prohibitory order issued under BNSS 163 by the district administration
Residents suspect industrial pollution as Cauvery water turns green in parts of Erode district
Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board (TNPCB) urged to inspect the affected areas, collect water samples and identify the sources of contamination.
Here’s Who Is Meeting Israel’s President to Recommend a Prime Minister
Israeli party leaders are in discussions with President Isaac Herzog over who should get the first chance to form a governing coalition.
Malkajgiri Police arrest seven in illegal loan racket; gang collected hefty interest in advance, blank signed cheques
An elderly woman doctor, who wanted to purchase an AI-based cancer-detection machine, is one of the victims. Her car and SUV were taken away.
Cheranalloor crash: Kerala HC grants anticipatory bail to judge whose minor son allegedly drove luxury car
Justice Kauser Edappagath observes that the Additional Judge, who was interrogated by the police for six hours, has all along cooperated with the probe
Career-best Wembanyama display seals Spurs win
Victor Wembanyama sinks the winning free throw to finish with a career-high 52 points as the San Antonio Spurs beat the Dallas Mavericks 112-111.
England captain Kane signs new Bayern contract
England captain Harry Kane signs a new deal with Bayern Munich that runs until 2029.
Christian representatives meet West Bengal RSS leader over mob attacks on congregations and churches
Senior RSS functionary from West Bengal Jishnu Basu, the Saha Khetra Prachar Pramukh of South Bengal, said that dialogue will continue with the representatives of Christian organisations but there are genuine concerns about forced conversion
APTRT–2026 notification released; applications from November 11, exams from December 20
2,721 teacher posts are expected to be filled up
Another 'miracle' in Istanbul - but this one hurt Liverpool
Liverpool conceded "cheap" and "messy" goals in their defeat by Fenerbahce, says boss Andoni Iraola, as former Reds hero Dirk Kuyt celebrates a "miracle" in Istanbul.
Jaishankar urges Commonwealth partners to 'de-risk and diversify'
S. Jaishankar said Commonwealth partners need to make more efforts to enhance local distribution, adding that more connectivity corridors are good for business
‘Vetri Special Vegetables Kit’ with 10 varieties launched in Tamil Nadu at ₹100
The sale of the special vegetables kit will continue for three days, until November 7.
Sanskit varsity suspension row: SFI says relay fast to go on till authorities revoke disciplinary action ‘unconditionally’
Their hopes of getting relief from the Supreme Court on their plea challenging the Kerala High Court Division Bench order barring them from writing the semester examinations suffered a setback on the day, with the apex court declining to interfere with the directive
India announces extension of $500 million line of credit for Guyana
EAM Jaishankar met Guyanese President Mohamed Irfaan Ali on the sidelines of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting
The New Zealand Election That Could ‘Flip the Table’
Support for the major parties — led by two men called Chris — is cratering, thanks to dissatisfaction with the economy. Minor parties stand to benefit from a desire among voters for change.
Slow recovery: On the ISRO’s GSLV-F18 mission
ISRO needs more human and material resources to fulfil its mandate
Supreme Court asks Allahabad HC to give Azam Khan priority hearing
The Supreme Court has asked the High Court to hear the case on November 16; Azam Khan alleges “series of politically motivated cases”
Keralam BJP chief Rajeev Chandrasekhar tells Rahul Gandhi to ‘go to Bangladesh’, accuses him of ‘creating anarchy’
In a Facebook post, Rajeev Chandrasekhar says Rahul Gandhi ‘can take along Jamaat-e-Islami, which supports him, and pursue politics there’
Joshua Wong, face of Hong Kong's pro-democracy protests, jailed for 10 years
Wong, 30, is among hundreds of Hongkongers detained under the controversial national security law.
24-hour to produce before Magistrate starts from detention, not ‘formal arrest’: Supreme Court
The Court said fundamental rights trumped even over special laws like UAPA, PMLA, in which the right to bail was heavily restricted
Former F1 champion Jones dies aged 80
Alan Jones, the last Australian and first Williams driver to win the Formula 1 world title, dies at the age of 80.
Italian chef fired after refusing to put pineapple on pizza
He had told his employer, an Australian restaurant, that pineapple on pizza was "offensive" to Italian culture.
LIV to wind down after backers withdraw support
LIV Golf is set to announce on Thursday it will wind down after a financing firm retracted its support.
Supreme Court bars illegal detention as lawyers cite Emergency
Court seeks affidavits on Metro curbs and alleged violations of its October 9 order
Delhi Police registers FIR over alleged circulation of child sexual abuse material on Meta platforms
Approximately 10 links were flagged in a complaint alleging the circulation of such material, following which the police initiated an investigation to verify the allegations, says an official
Threat emails to Ayushmann Khurrana, Tusshar Kapoor: Mumbai Crime branch arrests techie from Bengaluru
The accused had allegedly been threatening several film personalities in Mumbai through different means over the past few days
From sea to market: How mussels sustain livelihoods along Thiruvananthapuram’s shore
In Thiruvananthapuram’s rocky coastal belt, mussel harvesting peaks between September and February, pushing the shellfish from rocky shores into bustling city markets and restaurants. The mussels, harvested from Vizhinjam, Kovalam, Azhimala, Poonthura and Muthalappozhi, among other nearshore hamlets in the Keralam capital, fetch up to ₹15,000 in auctions, sustaining a community of divers whose livelihood depend on…
Supreme Court refuses to transfer Tirupathi ghee adulteration case out of Andhra Pradesh
CBI and Enforcement Directorate (ED) investigations into the case had revealed a ₹250 crore scam involving the supply of 68 lakh kg of fake and synthetic ghee to the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) between 2019 and 2024
ED action in Reliance Anil Ambani Group cases | Explained
On November 3, the ED said it had attached assets worth ₹510.17 crore linked to the group in connection with alleged bank fraud cases against Reliance Communications Limited, Reliance Home Finance Limited and Reliance Commercial Finance Limited
World record 53 red cards shown in Brazilian youth game
A world record of 43 players, eight members of staff and two board members were sent off during an under-20 championship match between Uberlandia and Mamore in Brazil.
Keralam forms road safety mission to check road fatalities; Mammootty to be brand ambassador
Project also encompasses modernisation of roads, addressing ‘black spots’, maintaining signboards, widening zebra crossings, and establishing designated safety zones through the use of colour-coded road markings
Warming UK seas could ‘fundamentally reshape marine ecosystems’ – report
Four-year study warns destabilised marine food webs could jeopardise food security by 2050 Warming seas around the UK and the wider north-east Atlantic could destabilise marine food webs, weaken ocean health and jeopardise food security by 2050, according to a four-year study. Scientists who projected the impact of climate breakdown on four key groups of marine life crucial to maintaining ocean ecosystems in the…
Poundland owner in crunch talks as retailer's collapse looms
Gordon Brothers will meet Jonathan Reynolds on Wednesday as the investment firm faces scrutiny over Poundland.
Joshua Wong, Hong Kong Democracy Activist, Is Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison
Mr. Wong, one of the most high-profile members of a movement that was quashed in 2020, was accused of conspiracy to collude with foreign forces, a national security offense.
After 100 days of protests, Mundamveli P&T Apartment residents await breakthrough at key Keralam govt meet on rehabilitation
The move comes after Kochi MLA Mohammed Shiyas met Minister for Local Self-Government K.M. Shaji along with P&T Apartment Protest Committee president Abhilash P. Parameswaran in Thiruvananthapuram on Wednesday
Keralam Higher Education dept seeks explanation from Calicut University over pro-V-C’s appointment
Department has sought to know how P. Rasheed Ahammed, the PVC, was relieved of duties from his parent institution and permitted to assume charge on deputation without obtaining prior sanction from government
Nirmala Lakshman’s book ‘The Tamils : A Portrait of a Community’ wins Sharjah award
David Davidar, publisher of Aleph Book Company says Nirmala Lakshman brings erudition, insight and a deep personal engagement to this expansive portrait of the Tamil people
Who filed 77% of Form 7s in Delhi’s Mustafabad? BJP BLAs named as ‘objectors’ deny them
Of the 20 BJP-appointed Booth Level Agents named in 787 deletion applications, 16 deny submitting or signing the forms, while one says he filed “over 500”