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- Telangana’s Deepavali Celebrated with Tradition and Leadership Visits
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On Nov 8, 2026, Telangana’s Deepavali was marked by traditional celebrations and visits from Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla, CM A. Revanth Reddy, and other…
- Tamil Nadu Dissolves Justice Kurian Joseph’s Centre-State Relations Panel
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The Tamil Nadu government has dissolved the high‑level committee on Centre‑State relations chaired by retired Supreme Court Judge Justice Kurian Joseph…
- India’s Growing Market for Paid Elder Companions
· India
In Gurugram, a startup hires paid companions for seniors, addressing India’s aging population and loneliness, with services priced at ₹450/hour.
- Telangana CM Criticises KTR’s Attempt to Imitate His Image
· India
Telangana CM A. Revanth Reddy criticized BRS working president KTR for trying to imitate him, calling it political posturing without substance.
- Vijayan Calls for Reversal of Circular Permitting College Seat Increases Without Government Approval
· India
Pinarayi Vijayan has urged the Kerala government to withdraw a circular that allows certain autonomous aided and self‑financing colleges to increase…
- BJP Leader Nitin Nabin Highlights Advani’s Call for Opposition Support on Security Issues
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At BJP headquarters, Nitin Nabin and Piyush Goyal honored L.K. Advani on his 100th birthday, highlighting his call for opposition support on security issues.
- Former BJP MP Gopal Shetty Protested BMC Demolition in Borivali East by Tonsuring His Head
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Former BJP MP Gopal Shetty cuts hair in protest after BMC demolishes 27 houses on a 3,400‑sqm plot in Borivali East, citing a mockery of democracy.
- Mumbai Mother Finds Comfort in Borrowed Poetry During Diwali
· India
A Mumbai mother borrows a poetry anthology on Diwali, finding comfort in familiar verses while planning to read aloud with her son after lighting diyas.
- PM Modi Celebrates Diwali in Bastar, Declares Naxalism Vanquished Nationwide
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PM Narendra Modi celebrated Diwali with security forces in Bastar, Chhattisgarh, declaring all districts free from Naxalism and noting new development progress.
- Himachal Pradesh to Open First Fish Parlour in Bilaspur to Boost Local Fisheries and Tourism
· India
Himachal Pradesh will open a Fish Parlour in Bilaspur, offering live fresh fish and traditional Himachali dishes to boost local fisheries and tourism.
- MSME Ministry to Amend Coir Industry Act to Expand Definitions and Cut Red Tape
· India
MSME ministry to broaden 1953 Coir Act, cut red‑tape, modernise rules for sector employing 750,000+ workers, exported ₹6,614 crore FY26.
- Karnataka CM Accuses Central Government of Ethanol Blending Cover‑Up
· India
Karnataka CM D.K. Shivakumar accuses central government of covering up excessive ethanol blending, citing engine failures and 31.2% levels found in tests.
- JNU Student Attacked Peer with Meat Cleaver, Resulting in Loss of Vision
· India
JNU student Ajay attacked fellow student Saurabh with a meat cleaver, causing severe injuries and loss of vision. Investigation ongoing.
- Four Family Members, Including Two Children, Perish in Odisha Home Fire
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Four family members, including an 11‑year‑old girl and an eight‑month‑old boy, died in a fire at Sk Nizam Uddin’s house in Nalipur, Odisha.
- Assam Governor and CM Extend Wishes for Kali Puja and Diwali
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Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya and CM Himanta Biswa Sarma wished happiness and health during Kali Puja and Diwali, urging eco‑friendly celebrations.
- Karnataka CM and Daughter Criticised for Comments on Government School Teachers
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Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar and daughter Aishwarya DKS Hegde faced backlash after remarks about government school teachers’ efficiency and attendance.
- Bangalore Airport Highlights Majority Kannadiga Workforce and Plans for More Local Jobs
· India
BIAL says Kannadigas form majority workforce at Kempegowda Airport and expansion will create more local jobs. KRV met 14 companies to boost local hiring.
- ICE Detains Hari Boxer, Rajasthan Police Seek Extradition
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ICE has detained Hari Boxer, alleged Lawrence Bishnoi gang member. Rajasthan police, with CBI and Interpol, plan to extradite him to India.
- 16‑Year‑Old in West Bengal Nursing Home Gives Birth, Newborn Found Dead After Being Thrown Out Window
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A 16‑year‑old in Hooghly district, West Bengal, delivered a baby in a nursing‑home washroom and threw the newborn out the window, where it was found dead.
- Delhi Faces Worst Diwali Eve Air Quality in a Decade; Israel President Names Gadi Eisenkot to Form Government
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Delhi recorded its worst Diwali Eve air quality in a decade with AQI 369. Meanwhile, Israel’s president chose Gadi Eisenkot to form a new government after a…
- Gurgaon Worker Weighs ₹25,000 Rent Increase Against Four‑Hour Daily Commute
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A Gurgaon employee earning ₹1.5 lakh/month faces a ₹25,000 rent hike to cut a 4‑hour commute. He weighs cost, time, and family savings.
- Supreme Court Orders Return of Seized Revolver to Acquitted Bodyguard
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Supreme Court directs Maharashtra to return a revolver seized from an acquitted bodyguard, citing that pending appeals cannot justify indefinite deprivation.
- FSSAI Seizes 3,280 Tonne of Banned Food, Cancels 52 Licences in Nationwide Crackdown
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The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) seized 3,280.57 tonnes of banned and non‑compliant food products worth ₹81.80 crore during a…
- Kerala Woman Turns Pickle Startup into National Award‑Winning Spice Venture
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Bindulekha S of Aryanadu turned a collapsed garment unit into a national award‑winning spice venture, winning second prize at the 2026 National Saras Mela.
- Medical Student Visits Bihar Museum to Explore Ancient Relics
· India
On Nov 3, 23‑year‑old Soumya Pathak from Ambala visited Bihar Museum to see Mauryan and Gupta coins and explore Jainism and Buddhism galleries.
- Demonetisation’s Ten‑Year Legacy: Cash Use Stagnant, Counterfeit ₹500 Notes Rising
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Ten years after Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced overnight demonetisation of 86 % of India’s cash, data from the Reserve Bank of India show that…
- Delhi Father Praises Daughter’s Move to Helsinki Over Air Quality, Sparks Debate on Children’s Future
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Manoj Arora celebrates his daughter’s move to Helsinki, citing a 22 AQI versus Delhi’s 507, and discusses cleaner air, scholarships, and future prospects.
- Migrant Rush to Bihar for Deepavali and Chhath Festival Spurs Long‑Distance Auto‑Rickshaw Journeys
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Ahead of Deepavali and the four‑day Chhath festival, migrants are traveling to Bihar in large numbers. With flight fares soaring and train tickets sold…
- SRFTI Classes Suspended Until December 11 Amid 42‑Day Protest
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SRFTI students continue 42‑day protest; classes suspended until Dec 11, with 25 show‑cause notices issued and six students rusticated.
- Basanti Residents Burn Priest Effigy, File Complaint After Church Vandalism
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In Basanti, West Bengal, locals burned a priest effigy and filed a police complaint after a church was vandalised by a mob linked to a Hindutva outfit.