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- Visakhapatnam Mother Pleads for Return of Son Deceived into Russian Army
· India
A Visakhapatnam mother appeals to Indian leaders after her son is allegedly tricked into the Russian army and sent to Ukraine.
- Pune Woman Found Hanging After Dispute With Mother‑in‑Law, Husband Arrested
· India
A 29‑year‑old IT professional, Payal Zambre Patil, was discovered hanging from a ceiling fan in a flat in Mukund Nagar, Pune, on Monday morning. She had…
- MCG Sends Notices to Seven Unlicensed RMC Plants in Gurugram, Threatens Demolition
· India
MCG has issued notices to seven unlicensed ready‑mix concrete plants in Gurugram, giving operators two days to submit documents or face demolition.
- Delhi’s Proposed 52‑km Yamuna Riverfront Faces Flood‑Risk Concerns
· India
A coalition of environmentalists warns that Delhi’s 52‑km Yamuna riverfront could raise flood risks, citing silt, encroachments and past judgments.
- Nagaland Man Nurtures Flowered Memorial of Wife, Drawing Visitors and Family
· India
A decade after his wife’s death, 90‑year‑old Mosenyii Yakhro spends his mornings tending a garden he built around her grave in Kigwema village, Nagaland.…
- DGCA Halts Char Dham Helicopter Services for Season’s Remainder
· India
DGCA suspends charter helicopter flights on the Char Dham route for the rest of the season, citing a new co‑pilot rule after a crash that killed six.
- Cyclone Murasu Delays Municipal Vote Counting in Prakasam and Bapatla
· India
Cyclone Murasu delayed vote counting in Prakasam and Bapatla by 3.5 hours. Counting began at 8 a.m. across 92 urban local bodies, turnout 60.96%.
- Ex-IAF Chief Urges Defence Ministry to Keep Sports Complex Under Air Force Control
· India
Air Chief Marshal AP Singh, who retired on October 31, wrote to Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on October 26 asking that the Indian Air Force retain…
- No Distress Call Recorded From Helicopter That Crashed Near Uttarakhand
· India
Investigators probing the crash of a Trans Bharat Aviation helicopter near Sthan Marwari in Uttarakhand have said that no Mayday or distress call was…
- Bhopal Man Dies After Train Collision; Police Find Four Family Members Dead at Home
· India
A 35‑year‑old man died after jumping onto a moving train in Bhopal on Monday. Police later discovered the bodies of four members of his family—his mother…
- India’s Clean Energy Push Keeps Economy Strong Amid West Asia Crisis
· India
India’s clean energy push keeps economy robust amid West Asia crisis, with 300 GW installed and a 500 GW target by 2030.
- Supreme Court Permits Green Firecrackers for Two Days, Activists and Traders Voice Concerns
· India
The Supreme Court permits green firecrackers on Nov 7 and 8, 2026, sparking concerns from activists and traders over enforcement and stock availability.
- Bihar CM Urges Affluent to Forego 125-Unit Free Electricity Amid Fiscal Concerns
· India
Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary urges affluent households to give up 125 free electricity units to fund development, citing ₹23,000 crore subsidy and other schemes.
- Maharashtra Forms Drought Panel, Grants ₹291.91 Crore to Flood‑Affected Farmers
· India
Maharashtra sets up a high‑level drought panel and grants ₹291.91 crore to farmers hit by June‑August 2026 floods, covering crop damage and land restoration.
- India Confirms Duty Concessions for Bulk Scotch Amid Classification Debate
· India
India will uphold duty concessions for bulk Scotch imports, maintaining 75% customs duty cut effective 15 July, amid classification debate.
- Indian Navy Recovers 20 Crew from Pirated Fishing Vessel 3,000km Off Mumbai
· India
The Indian Navy rescued all 20 crew members of the fishing vessel Azini after a 48‑hour operation in the Arabian Sea. The vessel had been seized by armed…
- TRAI Imposes 24/7 AI Complaint Centres with 16‑Hour Human Support and New Penalties
· India
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has issued new rules requiring telecom operators and internet service providers (ISPs) to operate…
- Nagaland’s Trust‑Based ‘Honesty Shops’ Operate Without Staff or Cameras
· India
Nagaland Tourism Minister Temjen Imna Along highlighted the state’s unique ‘Honesty Shops’, roadside stalls that operate without a shopkeeper or CCTV.…
- India Secures ₹53,866 Crore Deal for Eight New Corvettes to Boost Navy Capabilities
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India signs ₹53,866‑crore contracts to build eight next‑generation corvettes, with GRSE making five and GSL three, boosting naval security and shipbuilding.
- 32-Year-Old Railway Officer Found Dead in Agra Office, Family Blames Harassment
· India
32‑year‑old railway officer Abhishek Singh Kushwaha found dead in Agra office. Wife alleges harassment; police investigate.
- Tej Pratap Yadav Urges More Security After Reality Show Appearance
· India
Janshakti Janta Dal chief Tej Pratap Yadav calls for increased security after a reality show appearance, citing crowds and safety concerns.
- Speeding Vehicle Causes Three‑Car Crash at Gurugram Underpass; FIR Filed
· India
High‑speed driver caused a three‑car collision at Gurugram’s Golf Course Road underpass on Oct 31; FIR filed at Sushant Lok police station.
- Karnataka CM Orders Milk Federation to Cut Curd Prices Amid Public Outcry
· India
Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar has instructed officials of the Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF) to lower the price of curd following criticism from…
- 15‑Year‑Old Student Dies by Suicide After Alleged Pressure from Instagram Friend
· India
A 15‑year‑old student in Ludhiana died by suicide after alleged pressure from an Instagram friend. Police investigate abetment of suicide.
- Paul Lyngdoh Rejoins Cabinet as NPP Minister After UDP Collapse
· India
Former UDP MLA Paul Lyngdoh, now with the NPP, has been sworn in as Meghalaya’s tourism minister by Governor Vijayashankar, following the UDP’s collapse.
- Mumbai Airport to Close Both Runways for Six Hours on Nov. 19 for Annual Maintenance
· India
CSMIA will suspend flight operations from 11 AM to 5 PM on Nov 19, 2026, as both runways undergo annual maintenance, including inspections and repairs.
- Manipur’s Kangpokpi District Extends Shutdown After Two Kuki Bodies Found
· India
CoTU extends Kangpokpi shutdown 48 hrs after bodies of two Kuki residents recovered, demanding justice and police action.
- Six Arrested in Assam for Alleged Fraud Ring Tied to Pakistan Operatives
· India
Six men arrested by Assam STF for a Pakistan-linked fraud ring using mule accounts and defrauding victims of crores.
- India Confirms 75% Duty on Bulk Scotch Whisky Imports Amid Dispute
· India
India will honor 75% duty on bulk Scotch whisky under CETA, resolving dispute that affected major brands and boosting exports.
- Delhi’s Air Quality Deteriorated After Evening Crop Fires in Punjab and Haryana
· India
Delhi's AQI spiked to 324 on Monday after evening crop fires in Punjab and Haryana, with satellite data showing most fires lit after NASA's 1:30 pm pass.