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- DAX 40 Drops 0.45% to 25,864.62 Amid Iran Strike Reports and Software Weakness
· Business & Finance
The DAX 40 slipped 0.45% to 25,864.62 on Tuesday as oil prices rose after U.S. strikes on Iran, software stocks fell, and bond yields climbed.
- Indian Diplomat Shivani Gupta Elected to UN Budget Committee for 2027-2029
· World
Indian diplomat Shivani Gupta elected to the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions for 2027‑2029, starting her term in January 2027.
- Paddy Saplings Form Portrait to Celebrate CM’s Birthday
· Politics
Congress leader Mettu Sai Kumar crafted a paddy sapling portrait of CM A. Revanth Reddy over nearly 20 days, unveiled on the CM’s birthday, November 8, 2026.
- Democrats to Target Medicaid Cuts, ACA Subsidies and Iran Conflict as Congress Reopens
· Politics
Democrats plan to reverse Trump’s Medicaid cuts, restore ACA subsidies, and address the Iran conflict as Congress reopens on Jan. 3.
- Two Women Arrested for Illicit Sale of Defence Canteen Liquor in Alwal
· India
In Alwal, two women were arrested in separate incidents for selling liquor that had been purchased from defence canteens at lower prices. Excise…
- Karnataka’s Rayaraddi Unveils New College Buildings in Aland
· Education
Higher Education Minister Basavaraj Rayaraddi inaugurated the Government Polytechnic College building, costing ₹8 crore, and the Government First Grade…
- FISH App Lets Fishermen Share Geo‑Tagged Catch Photos to Boost Species‑Specific Forecasts
· Technology
A new Android mobile application called Fisheries Information Source Hub (FISH) has been launched by the Indian National Centre for Ocean Information…
- Shreya N. Gowda Tops NDA & NA Entrance Exam
· India
Shreya N. Gowda from Bhadravati tops the NDA & NA exam, becoming the top woman candidate. She will train at Khadakwasla and the Indian Military Academy.
- 117 Medical Shops in Telangana Suspended for Illicit Sale of Habit‑Forming Drugs
· India
TG SAFE suspended licences of 117 medical shops in Telangana for selling habit‑forming drugs, psychotropics and Schedule H/H1 medicines, after a raid on Oct 24.
- Farmers Call for Immediate Water Release from Bhadra Reservoir
· India
Karnataka farmers urge CM D.K. Shivakumar to release 33 tmcft from Bhadra reservoir for irrigation, citing drought and abandoned paddy fields.
- Delhi Mandates Hybrid Learning for Class 5 and Below as Air Quality Deteriorates
· India
Delhi orders hybrid learning for students up to class 5 as air quality hits very poor (AQI 364). Schools must offer online or in‑person classes.
- From Cancelled Order to Millions of Meals: New York Food Venture Expands Nationwide
· Business & Finance
The Migrant Kitchen, founded in 2020, donated 4 million meals, now serving thousands daily across NYC and Philadelphia with an immigrant workforce.
- S&P 500 Extends Friday Sell‑Off, Faces Possible Consolidation
· Business & Finance
The S&P 500 closed 0.51% lower on Monday, extending Friday’s sell‑off but rebounding from a local low of about 7,540. The index is expected to open 0.1%…
- Former Calcutta HC Judge Biswajit Basu Resigns from Bengal SIR Tribunal
· India
Former Calcutta High Court judge Biswajit Basu resigned from the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) tribunal on Saturday, citing personal reasons, becoming…
- Indore Authorities Ban Four Diljit Dosanjh Songs from Upcoming Concert
· India
Indore officials have prohibited four songs by Punjabi singer Diljit Dosanjh from being played at his November 15 concert in the city. The banned tracks…
- Heavy Rain Floods Gaza, Threatening War‑Damaged Buildings and Families
· World
Floods have swept through Gaza after heavy rain, endangering families and putting war‑damaged buildings at risk. In al‑Mina camp in northern Gaza…
- Former Tech Mahindra Executive Killed in Faridabad Shooting; Son Escapes by Hiding Behind Cars
· India
A 42‑year‑old former regional business head of Tech Mahindra’s Asia‑Pacific region, Paramjeet Dhankar, was shot dead in Faridabad on Friday night after…
- Modi Sends Diwali Wishes, IAF Sets Altitude Record, Tech Mahindra Leader Killed in Faridabad
· India
Prime Minister Narendra Modi released a video message on Saturday wishing all Indians a happy Diwali, describing the festival as a triumph of light over…
- Ayodhya Illuminated by 30 Lakh Lamps as Deepotsav Celebrates Lord Ram’s Return
· India
Ayodhya celebrated its 10th Deepotsav with over 30 lakh lamps along 56 ghats, attended by Vice President Radhakrishnan, Governor Patel, and CM Yogi Adityanath.
- 22‑Year‑Old Arrested After Killing Father in Loni Home
· India
Mohammad Shavez, 22, was arrested after killing his 58‑year‑old father, Mohammad Irfan, with a sickle in Loni’s Ashok Vihar between 2‑3 a.m. on Nov. 7.
- Italian Foreign Minister’s Personal Data Leaked on Dark Web, Prime Minister Blames Pro‑Russian Hackers
· Cyber Awareness
Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani reports his personal data was released on the dark web, with Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni blaming pro‑Russian hackers.
- Special Trains Draw Fewer Passengers Due to Higher Fares and Delays
· India
Despite the Railway Ministry’s claim that 18,000 special train trips were run across the country to ease the festive rush, regular trains remain in…
- Miss Universe India 2026 Second Runner‑Up Quits Over Alleged Corruption
· Entertainment
Second runner‑up Anushri Satavlekar quits Miss Universe India 2026, alleging the crown was sold and the outcome pre‑arranged.
- Indian Army Refutes Claims of Chinese Advance in Arunachal Pradesh
· India
The Indian Army refutes reports that Chinese forces advanced 50 km into Arunachal Pradesh, calling the claims unsubstantiated and part of inauthentic online…
- India Sees Surge in ‘Digital Arrest’ Scams, Prompting Supreme Court and Government Action
· Cyber Awareness
A government report has described cybercrime in India as having evolved from a "distant threat into a pervasive everyday reality." In New Delhi, Chief…
- Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Urges PM to Halt Mekedatu Dam Approval Amid Farmers’ Concerns
· Politics
On Saturday, November 7 2026, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to express worries about a Union government…
- PM Modi Sends Diwali Wishes, Promises to Keep Festival Tradition with Soldiers
· India
Prime Minister Narendra Modi wishes a happy Diwali, pledges to keep the tradition of celebrating with soldiers, and shares the festival dates.
- India Falls Short in Wellington ODI After 113‑Run T20I Highlight
· Sports
In a rain‑curtailed ODI at Hnry Stadium in Wellington, India were bowled out for 113 runs, a score that mirrored the 113 runs scored by Abhishek Sharma…
- Wangchuk Urges President Murmu to Intervene Amid Alleged Ladakh Administration Smear Campaign
· India
Sonam Wangchuk appeals to President Murmu, alleging Ladakh Lt. Governor’s administration is smearing him, citing HIAL lease cancellation and online targeting.
- CJP Founder Dipke Vows Continued Opposition to Chief Election Commissioner Ahead of Kochi Rally
· India
CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke vows to continue opposing CEC Gyanesh Kumar, citing voter deletions and rigging amid protests in Kochi against the SIR exercise.