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  1. AMU wants women on campus, not at the ballot box

    Around 4,000 women students at AMU’s Women’s College have been denied voting rights in the Aligarh Muslim University Students’ Union (AMUSU) elections, raising concerns over gender discrimination and unequal representation. Their fight to be included in the university-wide electoral process has brought renewed scrutiny to the separate-union rules and the barriers women face in campus politics, finds A. M. Jigeesh

    The Hindu — National · 2026-11-02T02:05:32Z

  2. How are tropical cyclones named?

    Tropical cyclones are the second-most dangerous natural hazards, after earthquakes

    The Hindu — National · 2026-11-02T01:58:48Z

  3. Storm ‘Murasu’ to bring very heavy rain over north Tamil Nadu

    Isolated places over Chennai, Chengalpattu, Kancheepuram, Ranipet and Nilgiris districts are likely to get heavy rainfall on Monday, November 2; Chennai District Collector S. Malathi Helen announced holiday for schools on account of heavy rains

    The Hindu — National · 2026-11-02T01:26:34Z