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- Defence Minister Visits Sikkim Memorial of Soldier Believed to Guard Frontier After Death
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh visited the Baba Harbhajan Singh memorial in Sikkim, honoring the soldier believed to guard the frontier after his 1968 death.
- Boy Forced to Send False Messages About Missing Parents by Alleged Killer
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For five days after his parents went missing, a 10‑year‑old boy told relatives and family friends that his parents were away on a pilgrimage and later on…
- Fire Devastates Nehru Market, 12 Shops Destroyed in Jammu
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A blaze on Nov. 8, 2026, destroyed at least a dozen shops in Jammu’s historic Nehru Market and a separate fire hit Kathua police lines, with no casualties.
- Delhi Air Quality Exceeds WHO Limits Over 50 Times During Deepavali Firecracker Burst
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Delhi residents continued to set off firecrackers well past the 10 p.m. deadline imposed by the Supreme Court for Deepavali night, causing air pollution…
- Indian Embassy Confirms Safe Return of 19 Seafarers from Yemen
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Indian Embassy confirms safe return of 19 seafarers stranded in Hodeidah and Sana'a; all in good health and heading back to India.
- Delhi Faces Severe Air Quality on Deepavali Amid Firecracker Use
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On Deepavali night, Delhi's AQI hit 371, with 20 stations severe. Firecracker use continued despite restrictions, causing heavy haze and breathing issues.
- Devotees Protest Delay as Chief Minister Visits Hasanamba Temple
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Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar's entry into Hasanamba temple halted darshan, sparking anger and viral footage of devotees throwing slippers at TV.
- Chief Minister Celebrates Deepavali by Inaugurating New Indiramma House in Parsapur
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CM A. Revanth Reddy inaugurated a new Indiramma house for Goripalli Sumitra and Srinivas on Deepavali in Parsapur village, Kodangal mandal.
- Kolkata to Add Rose Water to City Mist Sprays, Environmentalists Call for Root‑Cause Measures
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West Bengal Municipal Affairs and Urban Development Minister Agnimitra Paul announced that rose water will be mixed with the water used for mist spraying…
- SSB Soldier Found Dead at Uttar Pradesh Border Outpost During Duty
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33‑year‑old SSB jawan found dead at Khanuwa Border Outpost, UP, after a gunshot at 1:40 a.m.; body taken for post‑mortem, investigation ongoing.
- Jaipur Cafe Owner Attacked After Conflict with Employee’s Friend
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Owner of Oven The Bakery Cafe in Jaipur attacked by unidentified assailants on Nov 5 after altercation with employee; critically injured, police searching.
- False Ceiling Collapse Near Mumbai Airport Terminal Injures Visitor
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A small section of a false ceiling fell outside Terminal 2 of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, injuring a visitor on Nov. 8, 2026.
- Revanth Aims to Make 10 Million Women Millionaires by 2034
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Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy pledges to turn 10 million women into millionaires by 2034, expanding SHGs, business ventures, and welfare schemes.
- Punjab Commission Orders Railways and IRCTC to Refund ₹10,620 and Pay ₹5,000 Compensation After Passenger Misses Train
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A consumer commission in Punjab has ordered the Railways and the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) to refund ₹10,620 to a passenger…
- Karnataka CM Criticises BJP and JD(S) Over Guarantee Schemes
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CM D.K. Shivakumar says voters know guarantee schemes would halt if BJP wins; he defends Congress schemes, subsidies, and criticises BJP and JD(S).
- Devotee Dies While Climbing Deviramma Betta Near Chikkamagaluru
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A 35‑year‑old devotee named Lakshman from Kanyadi in Dakshina Kannada district collapsed and died while climbing Deviramma Betta to reach the hilltop…
- CBI Arrests Plant Quarantine Official and Intermediary in ₹1 Lakh Bribery Probe
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CBI arrested PQS Assistant Director Sudhakara TM and Sunkavalli Satyanarayana after a ₹1 lakh bribe was caught during a trap. The amount was recovered.
- Tamil Nadu Records 269 Firecracker Burn Cases and One Child Fatality During Diwali
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Tamil Nadu’s 108 emergency network logged 16,079 calls during Diwali, with 269 firecracker burn cases and one child fatality. 1,283 ambulances deployed.
- Four Youths Injured After Firecracker Explosion on Two‑Wheeler Near Padma Market
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Four youths were injured when firecrackers on a two‑wheeler exploded near Padma Market, Kotwali Nagar, Bahraich. One was admitted to a medical college.
- Delhi High Court Grants BS‑VI Exemption to Lawyers, Faces Criticism from Politicians
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Delhi High Court exempts lawyers and court staff from BS‑VI vehicle ban on court days, sparking criticism from politicians.
- Assam Chief Secretary Reviews Governance Reforms, Urges Timely Implementation
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On Sunday, Assam Chief Secretary Ravi Kota chaired a monthly review meeting in Guwahati, where he examined key governance reforms, development…
- Thar Vehicle Causes Fatal Hit-and-Run in Kanpur, Body Seized by Police
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A Thar vehicle caused a fatal hit‑and‑run in Kanpur, killing a 55‑year‑old scooter rider. Police seized the vehicle and are investigating.
- Kerala HC Orders Travancore Devaswom Board to Implement Scientific Tracking for Ghee Sales
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Kerala HC orders TDB to install digital flow meters, CCTV, and computerized stock management for Adiya Sishtam Ghee sales.
- Banner Appears in Srinagar Seeking Leads on Four Wanted Terrorists
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A flex banner in Srinagar’s Pratap Park seeks info on four wanted terrorists, offering confidential identity and a reward.
- Woman Arrested for Joining Son and Friends in Assault of 17‑Year‑Old Boy Over Instagram Dispute in Kochi
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A 40‑year‑old woman was arrested in Kochi after joining her son and seven juveniles in assaulting a 17‑year‑old boy over an Instagram dispute.
- 25‑Year‑Old Man Stabbed to Death in West Bengal Flat; Live‑In Partner and Mother Arrested
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A 25‑year‑old resident of Garia in West Bengal’s South 24 Parganas district was stabbed to death inside a rented flat on Saturday night, police said on…
- GCC Removes Large Cutouts of CM Vijay and Jagan Mohan Reddy in Chennai
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Chennai Corporation removed large cutouts of CM Vijay and former Andhra CM Jagan from MRC Nagar for violating public‑space rules, part of a hoarding cleanup.
- Police Vehicle Overturned by Bus Near Ramban, Four Officers Injured
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A police vehicle overturned after a bus hit it on the Jammu-Srinagar Highway near Chanderkote, Ramban. Four officers were injured but survived.
- Hassan Deputy Commissioner Accused of Bribery, Denies Allegations
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Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel H.D. Kumaraswamy claimed that the Hassan Deputy Commissioner retained her post by paying ₹75 lakh to Excise…
- Roof Collapse in Kanpur Claims Three Lives, Including 20‑Day‑Old Baby
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A roof made of bamboo, wooden beams and mud collapsed in a single‑storey house in the Panki Padav area of Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, on Sunday morning…