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- Lt Gen Sushil Chander Mahant Takes Charge as Army’s Director General of Integrated Training
· India
Lt Gen Sushil Chander Mahant assumes DGIT role on Nov 1, overseeing Indian Army training, fitness, and sports standards.
- India Boosts Capital Spending Amid External Headwinds
· India
India raises capex by 12.7% to ₹6.55 trillion in FY27's first half, aiming 16.2% growth in the second half to hit ₹12.2 trillion target amid rising energy…
- Residents Claim Former Neighbor Terrorised Them for Years Before Arrest
· India
After Indushekhar’s arrest, Rajajinagar residents say he terrorised area for years, filing a chain‑snatching case and using a YouTube channel and tabloid to…
- Pakistan Willing to Issue Visa to Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann
· India
Pakistan's Foreign Office says it will consider issuing a visa to Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann if he wishes to visit, while India’s approval is separate.
- US Commissioners Warn of Vigilante Attacks on Sikh Gurdwaras in India
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USCIRF Commissioners warn that Sikh gurdwaras in India face vigilante attacks, urging the U.S. to link security aid to India's response to protect faith…
- Supreme Court Assigns Former CJI Gavai to Review Tamil Nadu Forest Rights Claims
· India
The Supreme Court has appointed former Chief Justice Bhushan R. Gavai to chair a special committee that will examine orders issued under the Forest…
- Kerala Air‑Lifts 18‑Month‑Old Elephant Calf Maya to Vantara for Advanced Care
· India
An 18‑month‑old elephant calf named Maya, rescued on 19 April 2025 after being found abandoned near Kaprikkad in the Malayattoor Division, will be…
- Five Telangana Restaurants Shut for Serious Food Safety Violations
· India
The Telangana Standards Authority for Food and Essential Drugs (TG SAFE) has suspended the food safety licences and registrations of five establishments…
- BJP Holds Rally in Mysuru to Defend Electoral Roll Revision
· India
On Friday, the Bharatiya Janata Party staged a rally in Mysuru to defend the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, which the Congress…
- Mumbai Declares Monday, 9 November, a Local Holiday for State and Semi‑Government Offices
· India
Maharashtra govt declares Monday 9 Nov a local holiday for state and semi‑government offices in Mumbai City and Suburban districts to observe Diwali.
- Tribal Activist Nisha Kumari Bhagat Found Dead After Facebook Live Accusations
· India
Jharkhand tribal activist Nisha Bhagat was found dead after a Facebook Live video accusing the state government of harassment. Police investigate.
- Ravi Uppal Arrested in Dubai as Indian Agencies Seek His Return
· India
Ravi Uppal, 43, co‑founder of Mahadev betting app, was arrested in Dubai. ED and CBI seek his return; assets attached, hawala network allegations.
- Diwali 2026 Dry Day: Liquor Shops Shut on Sunday, November 8 in Delhi, UP, Maharashtra and Other States
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Liquor outlets across several Indian states will be closed on Diwali 2026. The dry day falls on Sunday, November 8, and includes Delhi, Uttar Pradesh…
- Vande Bharat Sleeper Trains Offer Dedicated Dog Box for Pet Owners
· India
Indian Railways introduces a dedicated dog box on its 16‑coach Vande Bharat Sleeper trains, allowing pet owners to travel with dogs in a separate enclosure.
- IIT Bombay Graduate Kanishak Kataria Wins UPSC Rank 1 After Leaving ₹1 Cr South Korean Job
· India
Kanishak Kataria, a BTech Computer Science graduate from IIT Bombay, left a ₹1 crore annual package in South Korea to return to India and prepare for the…
- Contractors Ignored Workers’ Safety Concerns in Chawri Bazar Building Collapse, FIR Reveals
· India
A first information report (FIR) filed after the collapse of a building in Old Delhi’s Chawri Bazar on Thursday alleges that contractors ignored warnings…
- Delhi Metro to Open Three Lines an Hour Early on Diwali, Last Trains Shift to 10 pm
· India
On Diwali, 8 Nov 2026, Delhi Metro’s Pink, Magenta, Grey lines begin at 6 am, and all lines’ last train departs at 10 pm. Check DMRC updates.
- Fire at South Delhi Kia Showroom Leaves Seven Injured, 12–15 Rescued
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A fire broke out at a Kia car showroom in South Delhi’s Saidulajab area on Friday afternoon, damaging several vehicles and injuring seven people. Around…
- India’s IT Minister Calls for Proactive Child Safety and Transparent Algorithms on Social Media
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IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw calls for proactive child safety and transparent algorithms on social media, urging platforms to protect citizens from online…
- Sangareddy Police Nab Three Maharashtra Men in NH‑65 Car‑Robbery Probe
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Three Maharashtra men arrested by Sangareddy Police for night car‑robberies on NH‑65, with evidence seized and a fourth suspect still at large.
- Railway Ministry Halts Plan to Extend Kollam–Kottayam MEMU to Ernakulam
· India
The Railway Ministry has suspended plans to extend the Kollam–Kottayam MEMU to Ernakulam after protests from commuters and passenger groups.
- X Refutes Delhi Police Notices, Says They Are Fake
· India
X, the social‑media platform formerly known as Twitter, told the Delhi High Court on Friday that notices it claimed were issued by the Delhi Police to…
- Forester Injured After Villagers Attack Team Tracking Cheetah in Rajasthan
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A forester from Kuno National Park was injured when villagers assaulted his team while they were tracking cheetah KGP‑3 in Rajasthan’s Karauli district.…
- Karnataka Seeks Union Clarification After Petrol Samples Show Ethanol Levels Up to 31.2%
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Karnataka requests Union government to explain petrol samples showing up to 31.2% ethanol, exceeding the 20% E20 standard.
- IIT Alumni Shocked by Pani Puri Vendor’s ₹1.2 Lakh Monthly Profit, Four Stalls, and SUV
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Four IIT graduates discover a pani puri vendor earns ₹1.2 lakh monthly profit from one stall, with four stalls totaling ₹4.5 lakh, owning a house and SUV.
- Police Arrest Milk Vendor for Adding Hydrogen Peroxide to Product
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A 43‑year‑old milk businessman, Ande Srishailam of Pocharam village, was taken into custody by the Future City Police on Friday, November 6, 2026, for…
- Saba Haider’s Illinois Victory Brings Joy to Mother in Ghaziabad
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Saba Haider, an India‑born Democrat, made history in the United States by winning a seat in the Illinois House of Representatives, becoming the first…
- Buying a New Broom on Dhanteras Symbolises Sweeping Away Misfortune
· India
Every year on Dhanteras, many Indians visit jewellery stores to buy gold, silver and other valuables, while others head to a local shop or a vendor near…
- TRAI Proposes Licence for Satellite Network Providers to Lease to Indian Telecom Operators
· India
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has recommended a new licence that would allow companies to build and run satellite communication…
- Delhi’s Air Quality Hits Severe Levels, 10 Stations Top 400 AQI
· India
31 Delhi stations recorded severe air quality, 28 very poor. Delhi's overall AQI was 391, with top stations like Rohini at 474. Supreme Court urges action.