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The political map is anyone's guess after a Democratic wave in the midterm elections

Voters in several traditionally Republican states supported Democratic candidates in recent elections. Kansas and South Carolina elected Democrat

US midterm elections: China says it will continue working with America

China has reacted carefully to the Democratic Party's gains in the recent US midterm elections. The Chinese Foreign Ministry stated that it remai

US Midterm Polls: False Claims of Voting Fraud Flood Social Media

Technical glitches, fake ballot claims and misleading posts fuel election misinformation as voters head to the polls.

Indian Americans in US midterm: who won and who lost?

A total of 57 Indian American candidates contested the US midterm elections on Tuesday.

1Point1 Solutions posts 147% revenue jump, wins $10.8 million Costa Rica deal

Profit after tax rose 87% to 18.41 crore and for the first half of FY27, revenue stood at 333.28 crore and PAT at 34.72 crore, up 138% and 80% re

Speeding train fatally knocks down tiger near Shencottai

Can women work in Keralams toddy shops? Kerala High Court answers | Explained

Can employers legally deny women jobs in certain industries in the name of workplace safety? Does the State have the right to restrict womens emp

El-Sayed Victory Speech: Destroys Genocidal Israel, Mocks Trump, Vance, Flaunts Muslim Identity

In a powerful victory speech, Abdul El-Sayed celebrates his election win while taking aim at Donald Trump, JD Vance and Israels policies in Gaza.

Draft report on implementation of Labour Codes moots higher minimum wages, wider eligibility for bonus

The draft report was submitted by Minister for Labour Bindhu Krishna to Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan on Wednesday.

Empowering Viksit Bharat: Cabinet Greenlights Rs 4,371 Cr Overhaul of National Statistics

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the Viksit Bharat Initiative for Statistical Transformation, Analytics &

Khamenei warns war will widen if US attacks resume, says Democrats' win won't soften policy

Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has urged Iranians not to expect a change in Washington's approach towards Tehran after Democrats won cont

NITI Aayog, GIZ India to help accelerate road freight decarbonisation

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 4 (IANS) NITI Aayog and Germany's GIZ GmbH have signed an implementation agreement to accelerate road freight decor

Rajasthan: EPFO Enforcement Officer arrested in Rs 1 lakh bribery case

Digital Desk | Jaipur, Nov 4 (IANS) The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Wednesday arrested an Enforcement Officer of the Employees' Provident Fun

Thangamayil Jewellery net profit flat at 59 crore

Gold jewellery sales rose 41 per cent to 2,119 crore in Q2 FY27

China must make extradition request if it wants two Uyghur men returned: Thailand

The two men, in letters shared last week, pleaded not to be sent back to China

Finance Minister disburses 64.89 crore to 475 self-help groups

Redington Q2 PAT up 20% as IT infra spends grow

India revenue grew 67 per cent year-on-year, driven by DC investments, demand for PCs and mobility devices, and continued adoption of cloud and c

Union Cabinet approves 14,500 crore VGF scheme to develop large scale energy storage in India

The scheme is designed to provide for the development of hydro pumped storage plant (PSP) capacity, battery energy storage system (BESS) capacity

SC stays Madras HC order on Chidambaram temple

Questions whether High Courts have parens patriae jurisdiction only over public temples and not places of worship of other faiths

Cabinet Approves 5-Year Extension for Fast Track Special Courts to Expedite Rape and POCSO Cases

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the continuation of the Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS) for Fast Track

Why even a strong El Nio does not guarantee a poor Indian monsoon

Seven Indian monsoons since 1950 have run into a moderate or strong El Nio. Of these, in five years, including 2026, monsoon rainfall levels were

Who won in Michigan election? Check results of Senate, Governor and House races

In Michigan's 2026 elections, the Democratic party celebrated key wins, highlighted by Abdul El-Sayed's triumph in the Senate race. A former publ

5 of 6 C-Suite roles go to outsiders in India Inc.: CIEL HR Report

Six cities account for 94 per cent of CXO titles, women hold 9.6 per cent of C-suite roles, and fewer than 40 senior leaders in the entire countr

With no illegal immigrants found on draft electoral rolls, SIR greatly inconvenienced people: Owaisi

Qadeemi Masjid was there before Delhi became the national capital, says AIMIM president

New Brezza 2026 Leads the play

The Maruti Suzuki Brezza has probably popped up on your list at least once. Now, with the 2026 facelift, Maruti has given people even more reason

CM Revanth Reddy At The Sadar Sammelanam 2026 Celebrations In Hyderabad

Participating in Sadar Sammelan in Hyderabad on Wednesday, CM A Revanth Reddy sought the support of the Yadav community to achieve the developmen

Mahadev betting app kingpin Saurabh Chandrakar sent to 8-day police custody

Saurabh Chandrakar, wanted in the Mahadev betting app case, was granted eight days of police custody. The Central Bureau of Investigation brought

US stock futures rise after midterms: Why are Dow Jones futures up nearly 800 points despite a Democratic sweep? S&P 500, Nasdaq gain as AMD and Nvidia stocks climb

Why are US stock futures rising after Democrats win the Senate and House? Dow leads Wall Street rally as AMD, Nvidia and semiconductor stocks gai

Bus fare hike avoidable had Karnataka government cleared its own dues: BJP

The BJP will hold a statewide protest on November 5 against the bus fare hike.

Demanded unnatural sex: UP labourer strangled to death in Gujarat; co-worker held

Digital Desk | Ahmedabad, Nov 4 (IANS) A 40-year-old labourer from Uttar Pradesh was allegedly strangled to death by his co-worker following a di

UK minimum wage rises push hiring costs up by 31 per cent: What does it mean for young workers?

Employing an 18 to 20-year-old is expected to cost businesses 31 per cent more between 2024 and 2027. The additional annual cost is estimated at

Karnataka Preschool Body Seeks Norm Review, Fears 25,000 Closures

In an appeal to the state government, the council said administrative directives had imposed requirements that were difficult for small, neighbou

Odisha: Woman murdered in Bhubaneswar; domestic help suspect

Digital Desk | Bhubaneswar, Nov 4 (IANS) In a shocking incident, a 76-year-old woman was allegedly beaten to death inside her house in the Buddha

Rajasthan restricts firecracker bursting to three hours in six NCR districts; QR codes mandatory on green crackers

Digital Desk | Jaipur, Nov 4 (IANS) The Rajasthan government on Wednesday issued fresh guidelines to curb air pollution during Diwali, restrictin

Democrat sweep adds new twist to markets' Iran, AI, and debt worries

A sweeping

CM inaugurates new tenements at Karur

Cabinet Extends Agniveer Tenure with Higher Pay, Perks, and Regular Cadre Pathway

Marking a landmark expansion of the Agnipath recruitment model, the Union Cabinet has officially cleared a comprehensive plan creating a pathway

US allies see a chastened Trump but theyre wary of the backlash

US election results are viewed as a potential limit on Donald Trump's power regarding foreign policies. Foreign officials remain cautious, predic

Trump controls Modi

Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday renewed his challenge to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for a f

Novo Nordisk hikes 2026 outlook again as Wegovy pill beats forecasts

Obesity drugmaker Novo Nordisk raised its

Gujarat: Over 70 special train trips to handle festive rush; extra RPF personnel deployed at Ahmedabad stations

Digital Desk | Ahmedabad, Nov 4 (IANS) More than 70 trips of special trains are being operated by Western Railway to accommodate the festive rush

INS Sahyadri arrives in Japans Yokosuka for Exercise Malabar

Digital Desk | Tokyo, Nov 4 (IANS) The Indian Navys stealth frigate INS Sahyadri arrived at Yokosuka in Japan on Wednesday to participate in the

Pakistan to get Alfaaz 2.0 song from Alan Walker? Photo viral

Islamabad: From Zayn Malik giving his own spin to Pakistans viral hit Tu Hai Kahan to Nick Jonas joining hands with King for Maan Meri Jaan, musi

Ethiopia expels Sudanese diplomats after fresh allegations of support for RSF

Ethiopia has ordered six Sudanese diplomats to leave the

'Bro, Give Me Gyanesh': CEC, Trump Memes Flood Social Media After US Midterm Results

Social media users invoke India's Chief Election Commissioner while taking jibes at Trump's Republican Party after its midterm defeat.

Dozens dead and missing after Russian strike on Ukrainian aid centre, officials say

The death toll from a Russian bombing of

Rahul Gandhi blaming BJP for his own failures: Anurag Thakur

Digital Desk | Hamirpur, Nov 4 (IANS) BJP MP and former Union minister Anurag Thakur on Wednesday launched a scathing attack on the Leader of the

When and where to watch SAFF Championship 2026 live in India: know all details

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 4 (IANS) The 15th edition of the SAFF Championship is set to kick off in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on November 5, with six

Hyderabad SIR shows no illegal immigrants, says DEO

Hyderabad: While Union Home Minister Amit Shah claimed that the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls have removed three crore

FTSE 100 climbs 1% on banks, miners boost

(For a Reuters live blog on US, UK and European stock markets,

Johnnie Walker Unveils First India-Inspired Blue Label Festive Blend in 200 Years

This is a first in the brand's nearly 200-year history; the blend celebrates India's rich culinary heritage through the art of exceptional Scotch

Rahul Gandhi was born in family of Prime Ministers, he is not after PM post but nations interests: Jagga Reddy

India, Canada explore avenues to strengthen defence cooperation in capacity building, military-technical exchanges

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 4 (IANS) India and Canada held the inaugural Defence Dialogue, exploring avenues to strengthen cooperation in capac

Israel election commission rejects Benjamin Netanyahu charges of fraud

The Central Elections Committee said it had conducted an audit of 9,069 polling stations following complaints and was confident that the announce

Ayodhya, Varanasi

Schools and religious places in Ayodhya, Varanasi and Mathura received threatening emails warning of explosions on November 8, prompting heighten

'Wobble seam was working very well': Kamboj on match-winning spell against New Zealand in 1st ODI

Anshul Kamboj delivered an outstanding performance in the first ODI against New Zealand, achieving remarkable bowling figures of 2/22. His precis

'We defeated Goliath': James Talarico after becoming 1st Democrat in 38 yrs to win Texas Senate race

'We defeated Goliath': James Talarico after becoming 1st Democrat in 38 yrs to win Texas Senate race

Bengaluru techie who threatened Ayushmann Khurrana, Tusshar Kapoor arrested

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Nov 4 (IANS) The Mumbai Police have arrested the accused who was sending threatening emails to various Bollywood celebriti

Nadda targets Rahul Gandhi, Congress over 'Vote Chori' charge, leads BJP march in Bhopal

Digital Desk | Bhopal, Nov 4 (IANS) Union Health Minister and senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader J.P. Nadda on Wednesday accused the Cong

Karnataka government pays royalty for commercial use of Ambari: Pramoda Devi

Mysuru district in-charge Minister Yathindra Siddaramaiah had recently stated that the State Government had paid 80 lakh to the erstwhile royal f

Youth Congress Suspends Office-Bearers Across States For Missing INDIA Bloc Delhi Rally

To monitor attendance digitally, barcode scanners were installed at the assembly point on Minto Road. Office-bearers and those accompanying them

How Trump and Republicans lost the 2026 midterm elections, according to The AP Voter Poll

Voters are showing signs of exhaustion towards Donald Trump, affecting Republican candidates' performances in recent elections. Many voters are d

Mojtaba Says Those Expecting US Policy Shift After Midterm Results 'Mistaken'

Khamenei also warned that the Middle East war would become even wider if the United States resumed its attacks on Iran.

Indias manufacturing sector clocks robust growth

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 4 (IANS) Indias registered manufacturing sector has recorded a robust 7.25 per cent growth in the gross value of pl

Odisha CM Approves Monthly Incentive for Non-Govt Aided College Principals

Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has approved a new monthly incentive scheme for teacher-in-charges (principals) serving in non-government-aided

AP CM Writes To Goyal Over Stranded Chilli Containers At Colombo

AP CMr N Chandrababu Naidu on Wednesday urged Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal to negotiate 5 countries over the fate of 150 chilly export co

With two titles in 4 months, P.V. Sindhu says she is building, not chasing her old self

The switch to a 15-point scoring format from next year will demand another adjustment, and Sindhu believes players will have less time to recover

Forevermark Diamond Jewellery Enters Pune with Its First Boutique

Pune (Maharashtra) [India], November 4: Forevermark Diamond Jewellery from De Beers Group has entered Pune with the opening of its first boutique

This Gurgaon couple bought a car for family road trips with their parrot

Asanka and Monisha, who relocated to Gurugram from Kolkata, purchased a pre-owned Toyota Urban Cruiser. They sought a car that could accommodate

CM Adityanath likens Rahul Gandhi to 'dud firecracker', says Cong 'repeatedly failed' to launch him

Digital Desk | Gorakhpur, Nov 4 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday took a jibe at the Lok Sabha's Leader of the Opp

Man Who Hoped To Live Long Enough To Play GTA 6 Dies 3 Weeks Before Launch

Jerry Stephens died on Oct 29 after a severe lung infection, just three weeks shy of the release of GTA VI.

SC issues notice to Centre, poll body on blanket immunity to CEC

Trump Midterm Election: The verdict explained as America's two-year performance review of its president. Top points to note and questions answered

Midterm elections offer voters a chance to review the president's performance and legislative agenda. In 2026, Americans voted to elect all House

Cabinet nod to fast-track International Maritime Museum and Oceanarium project in Keralam

The entity will be established as a Section 8 company under the Companies Act, with its financial model to be finalised in the second phase. The

JEE Main 2027: NTA allows NRI candidates to use passport as valid ID proof

NTA has clarified passports as valid ID proof for NRI students who are currently filling JEE Main 2027 session 1 online applications and no longe

Vijay Seeks Supreme Court Bench In Chennal, Writes To PM Modi

Tamil NAdu Chief Minister Vijay highlighted the geographical and financial difficulties faced by litigants from southern states who have to trave

Lok Sabha Speaker calls for common digital audit monitoring platform for state legislatures on lines of Parliament

Delivering the valedictory address on the conclusion of the two-day Conference of Chairpersons of Public Accounts Committees of the Parliament of

Cabinet approves Rs 4,371 crore VISTAR scheme for AI-ready statistical system

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 4 (IANS) The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved the Viksit Bharat Initia

How to Fight the Right? 4 Lessons from US, Brazil

The challenge before India's Opposition is similar to anti-right wing forces in the US, Brazil and Serbia.

Vijay was 18-20 years old: KC Bokadia recalls Tamil Nadu CM's visit to 'Aaj Ka Arjun' muhurat

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay, who is currently immersed in politics and actively navigating the state's political landscape, had ear

Congress Says US Midterm Results Expose Flaws in ONOE Proposal

Jairam Ramesh says midterm polls enforce accountability, arguing that 'One Nation, One Election' would weaken this democratic mechanism.

Scientists mixed just 3% volcanic ash into forest soil in a UC San Diego experiment; coleus plants grew roughly three times as much as plants in untreated soil

At UC San Diego, researchers have made an exciting discovery: adding volcanic ash to soil can significantly enhance plant growth. Their study rev

Kotia Dispute Heats Up as LoP Naveen Demands Action from CM Majhi

Leader of Opposition Naveen Patnaik has written a second letter to Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, warning that the situation in the lo

Clothes Ironing Tips: Do clothes still wrinkle even after ironing? Try these hacks.

Clothes Wrinkles: Your hair straightener isn't just for styling. It can also be used to remove wrinkles from tricky parts of clothing.How to remo

Can we deny caste on campus?

Caste discrimination in Indias higher education institutions is a pervasive, systemic issue. Experts say sensitising faculty and students along w

'Mogging' explained: How a toxic manosphere term became mainstream Gen Z slang

Highlights 'Mogging' has been named Collins English Dictionary's word of the year after its usage surged over the past year. The slang term origi

Iran allows Indian ships through Hormuz under special exemption

Tehran: Iran has allowed ships from India, China, Iraq and Qatar to transit the Strait of Hormuz without being subject to its wider shipping rest

Iran allows Indian ships free passage through Strait of Hormuz

Tehran: Iran has allowed ships from India, China, Iraq and Qatar to transit the Strait of Hormuz without being subject to its wider shipping rest

8th Pay Commission: 66% work completed, salary hike awaited; when will the decision on the fitment factor be taken?

The 8th Pay Commission has reached approximately 66% of its 18-month deadline. Its recommendations are expected to benefit 5 million central gove

Democrats Ace US Midterm Test: Why Republicans Fell Short?

Washington, DC: America has spoken, and the message from the 2026 US midterm elections is unmistakable. It has been a difficult night for Preside