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- Aligarh Muslim University Students’ Union Elects First Female Vice‑President
· India
Nashra Naim becomes AMU Students’ Union’s first female vice‑president, winning 7,091 votes and leading a record female representation.
- BJP‑led Thiruvananthapuram Corporation Seeks to Make Manaveeyam Veedhi “Protest‑Free”
· India
Manaveeyam Veedhi, the cultural corridor of Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, is now the focus of a dispute between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the…
- Iran Grants Passage to Indian, Chinese, Qatari, Iraqi Ships Through Hormuz Amid US Blockade
· World
Iran has announced that ships from India, China, Qatar and Iraq may cross the Strait of Hormuz without interference, a senior Iranian lawmaker said on…
- India’s Mahabharata, Rajatarangini and Arthashastra Enlisted in UNESCO Memory of the World Asia‑Pacific Register
· India
Manuscripts of the Mahabharata, Kalhana’s 12th‑century chronicle Rajatarangini and Kautilya’s Arthashastra have been added to UNESCO’s Memory of the…
- Justice Department Files Suit Against Penn State Over Undocumented Students’ Tuition Policy
· Law & Justice
The United States Department of Justice has sued Pennsylvania State University, alleging that the university’s policy allowing undocumented students to…
- Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay Moves to Renovated Greenways Road Residence
· India
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay moves into the renovated ‘Pamani Illam’ bungalow on Greenways Road, cutting his commute from 25 km to 9 km.
- Trump Blames Democratic Midterm Victory for Stock Market Decline
· Business & Finance
Trump blames Democratic midterm win for Thursday's stock market selloff, analysts cite concerns over AI data‑centre investment curbs.
- Dhanteras 2026: Shopping Times, Traditions and What to Avoid
· India
Dhanteras 2026 falls on Nov 6. Learn the auspicious shopping window, traditional purchases like gold, silver, brass utensils, and items to avoid.
- Kansas Democrat Adam Hamilton Wins Senate Seat, Sets Focus on Kansas Interests
· Politics
Adam Hamilton, a Democrat, defeats incumbent Roger Marshall to become Kansas’ first Democrat senator in 94 years, focusing on Kansas interests.
- Egypt Seeks Return of 4,000‑Year‑Old Mummy Removed from Glasgow Museum
· World
Egypt has asked for the return of the 4,000‑year‑old mummified remains of a priest whose removal from display at the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum…
- Republican Wins Texas 32nd District Amid Redistricting and Blue Wave
· Politics
Republican Jace Yarbrough defeats Democrat Dan Barrios in Texas’s 32nd district, the only GOP flip after redistricting that favored Republicans.
- Iraq’s Prime Minister Reaffirms Neutrality Amid US‑Iran Tensions
· World
Iraq PM Ali al‑Zaidi told President Trump Baghdad will not allow its territory to launch attacks on neighbors, stressing neutrality and diplomacy.
- NCLT Mumbai Declares Videocon Promoter Venugopal Dhoot Bankrupt Over ₹12,668 Crore Debt to SBI
· Business & Finance
NCLT Mumbai declares Venugopal Dhoot bankrupt after SBI’s ₹12,668 crore claim. Trustee appointed, creditors to file claims within 90 days.
- Lanka Island to Launch Community‑Led Flood Mitigation Project
· India
Equinoct and Happiness Project will start Resilient Lanka, a community‑led flood mitigation plan in North Paravur, to protect homes from tidal floods.
- Fire at Padma Theatre Damages One Screen in Malappuram
· India
A fire broke out at Padma Theatre in Kottappadi, Malappuram, Kerala, damaging Screen 2. Firefighters controlled the blaze in about an hour, stopping its spread.
- ED Arrests Two in ₹400-Crore Cyber Fraud Scheme, Uncovers 600 Complaints
· Cyber Awareness
ED arrests Roshan Fiaz and Ammar for a ₹400‑crore cyber fraud using phone calls, social media, mule accounts, crypto wallets, and 600 complaints across four…
- Rain Forces New Zealand to Shift Training, India Cancels Practice Ahead of Second ODI
· Sports
Steady drizzle forced New Zealand to move training indoors, while India cancelled practice and stayed at the hotel ahead of the second ODI.
- Spanish Copper Mine Reveals Links to Bronze Age Scandinavia
· Science
Archaeologists find copper from Las Minillas, southern Spain, reached Bronze Age Scandinavia, showing extensive trade networks across Europe.
- Trump Meets National Security Team to Decide on Possible Iran Strikes
· World
Trump convened national security advisers to decide on new strikes against Iran, weighing options like fresh attacks, economic pressure, or diplomatic…
- Settlers Seize Eight Homes in Jericho, UN Reports Live Ammunition Used
· World
UN condemns Israeli settlers' seizure of eight homes in Jericho, live ammunition used, residents displaced, area declared closed military zone.
- Canada to Grant Permanent Residency to 200,000 Current Temporary Residents by 2027
· World
The Canadian government has announced a special pathway that will allow up to 200,000 temporary residents already living in the country to become…
- BJP Faces Electoral Dilemma Over UGC Equity Rules
· India
Union government to review UGC 2026 equity rules, sparking debate among BJP voters and caste groups in Uttar Pradesh.
- Madhya Pradesh Approves ₹63,296 Crore Plan for Five New Expressway Corridors
· India
Madhya Pradesh government approves ₹63,296 crore plan to build 1,398 km of greenfield expressways across five corridors, boosting all‑weather connectivity.
- Democratic Control Raises Doubts Over CLARITY Act’s Future
· Politics
After Democrats took both chambers, the CLARITY Act faces setbacks. JPMorgan CEO opposes yield‑paying stablecoins, and industry hopes for a revised bill.
- Kharif Crop Damage and Procurement Delays Leave Farmers Struggling to Finance Rabi Sowing
· Agriculture
October rains damaged Uttar Pradesh paddy, traders delay sales at ₹35‑36/kg above MSP ₹24.41, leaving farmers like Reena Kumari unable to buy rabi seeds.
- NHRC Seeks Reports After 12‑Year‑Old Student Electrocuted Near School in Ballia
· India
NHRC seeks reports after a 12‑year‑old Ballia student died touching an 11 kV line near the school roof. Notices issued to UPPCL, magistrate, and police.
- Delhi Air Quality Hits 389, Trump Signals Possible Iran Strike, Chawri Bazar Collapse Linked to Unauthorized Build
· India
Delhi’s air quality deteriorated overnight, with the Central Pollution Control Board reporting an AQI of 389 at 7 am on Friday, up 20 points from…
- Key Stocks Set for Earnings and Deal Highlights on 3 November
· Business & Finance
On 3 November, several companies will announce quarterly earnings, including State Bank of India, Bajaj Finserv, National Stock Exchange of India, Lupin…
- UDF to Scrutinise 488 Bar Licences Issued Under LDF Rule
· India
UDF will examine 488 bar licences issued by LDF governments, reviewing the 2017 rule amendment that allowed restoration of licences to hotels.
- Revised Agnipath Scheme Applies Only to Current 300,000 Agniveers
· India
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General NS Raja Subramani announced a revised Agnipath framework on Wednesday, which will apply only to the 300,000…