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India calls for better-resourced UN peacekeeping missions, cites 300,000 troop deployments

Tech firms suffer bloodbath as US midterms fuel AI fears

Trading boards were a sea of red in early business, with Seoul and Tokyo taking the brunt of the selling as traders fled to the hills

AISTA seeks 35% hike in minimum selling price of sugar to Rs 42/kg , backs government cane FRP

AISTA has urged the government to raise the minimum selling price of sugar amid ongoing protests by farmers. The association supports the current

Trump Threatens Further Iran Strikes Despite GOP Midterm Setback and Secret Peace Talks

President Donald Trump reiterated his aggressive stance toward Iran on Thursday, November 5, 2026, warning that the United States military remain

Brent crude tops $100, WTI nears $92 amid fresh Strait of Hormuz attacks

Fresh maritime security concerns in a key global oil transit route lifted crude futures, while regional diplomatic efforts continued to stabilise

Tanvi Patri signs off with silver at Youth Olympics

In a gripping summit clash that lasted an hour and 22 minutes, the 15-year-old Indian saved six match points and had three opportunities to seal

P Chidambaram Hails Democrats' US Midterm Victory as Triumph of Liberalism

There is a lesson for all people who want to be citizens of a free and democratic country, he added.

US to resume strikes on Iran? Trump's meeting with national security team midterm drubbing sparks speculation

The midterm elections were a setback for the Republicans after the Democrats winning a control of the US House and the Senate. But despite a drub

Gold eases on inflation worries from higher oil; US payrolls data in focus

Spot gold fell 0.6% to $4,063.39 per ounce by 0248 GMT, but was up 4% so far this week; US gold futures for December delivery dropped 1% to $4,07

Praful Patel visits Sharad Pawar in hospital amid reported discontent with Sunetra

Congress-BJP slug it out over a milk federation election result in Maharashtra

In Maharashtra, the fallout from the Gokul Milk Federation election intensified on November 5 as Congress accused the BJP of stealing milk produc

UP farmers get major relief as Yogi govt doubles disaster compensation for deaths, hikes crop loss payouts

The Yogi Adityanath-led Uttar Pradesh government has announced a significant increase in financial assistance under its disaster relief framework

Thousands Stranded on Pune-Bengaluru Highway as Sugarcane Farmers Protest Enters Third Day

Thousands of commuters and over 1,500 commercial trucks remain stranded on the Pune-Bengaluru National Highway (NH-48) as a major sugarcane farme

Trump meets with national security team as US prepares for possible new strikes on Iran: Report

Washington is weighing its next military move as preparations intensify and regional diplomatic concerns mount over a possible escalation involvi

Burst green crackers, stick to specific timings: Delhi Government appeals to citizens

Firecrackers are strictly prohibited within a 300-metre radius of hospitals, nursing homes, health centres, old-age homes, educational institutio

Madhya Pradesh cabinet approves 63,296 crore plan for five greenfield corridors

MP is developing a modern road network through the construction of state highways, four-lane, six-lane and eight-lane roads, as well as greenfiel

Expedite probe in POCSO cases: Sajjanar urges govt doctors

Hyderabad: Hyderabad Commissioner of Police VC Sajjanar on Thursday, November 5, urged doctors from government hospitals to expedite the investig

Star New Zealand batter ruled out of remaining ODIs vs India; Matt Henry gets medical clearance

Star New Zealand batter Devon Conway has been ruled out of the ongoing ODI series against India after sustaining a concussion in a training-groun

New OTT releases this weekend: 9 new movies and shows coming on Netflix, JioHotstar, Prime Video and more

Dhanteras-Diwali weekend has a varied OTT line-up, with action thrillers, musical dramas, romance and international shows arriving between Novemb

Air quality of Delhi worsens, many parts reel under severe level air pollution

Many parts of the national capital, including IIT Delhi, ITO, Dwarka, Rohini, Punjabi Bagh, Alipur, Bawana, and Jahangirpuri, witnessed severe le

President Trump places giant veto hat on oval office desk following midterm setback

Meet Nithya Raman, the India-born politician who won LA mayoral race

India-born Nithya Raman has defeated incumbent Karen Bass in the Los Angeles mayoral election, becoming the first South Asian and Asian American

PM Modi, Amit Shah, Yogi Adityanath Extend Dhanteras Greetings

May everyone's life be graced with prosperity, good health, and good fortune, he said.

Telangana welfare schemes: Revanth Reddy govt to launch saree distribution, free life insurance

The cabinet decides to form separate commissions for SCs and STs

Nifty opens in red as Wall Street tech rout spills over; IT stocks under pressure

Heavy losses in US technology stocks triggered widespread Asian selling, even as sustained foreign fund inflows offered some support to Indian eq

Delhi Police arrests three contractors in Chawri Bazar building collapse case

Three contractors were arrested in connection with the building collapse in Chawri Bazar that killed two people. Five individuals remain trapped

Bengaluru man held for allegedly killing wife and six members of her family

Police suspect that he was helped by another person

Australia recruits Mike Hussey as consultant for Ashes and 2027 World Cup

Mr. Cricket Hussey has extensive experience as a coach, including with both Australia and England

Asian stocks plunge: Kospi tumbles over 7%, Nikkei sheds 3,000 points as AI-linked shares drag markets

Japan protests as Putin orders takeover of Japan Tobacco's Russia unit

The move transfers Japan Tobacco International's Russian business to a local company under temporary administration, adding to tensions over Ukra

OpenAI launches GPT-6 Cyber with 'Critical' cybersecurity rating

The model is meant to help security researchers find vulnerabilities, test how they could be exploited and fix flaws before attackers do, OpenAI

At 93, the battles of Tokyo still live on in Dharam Singh Mann's memory

Dharam Singh Mann, Gold Winner At 1964 Oly, Relives A Fierce Final With Pakistan

Politics of personal destruction: Pete Hegseth hits back at Democrats impeachment push

Politics of personal destruction: Pete Hegseth hits back at Democrats impeachment push

After midterm loss, Trump is left to weigh his next move in Iran war that contributed to GOP debacle

After significant losses in the midterm elections, President Trump reevaluates his approach to the conflict with Iran. Voter dissatisfaction rega

CA Foundation September 2026 results to be released soon; check here

ICAI CA Foundation Sept 2026 result to be announced online today, Nov 6, 2026. Candidates can login with their registration number and roll numbe

Delhi under thick smog as AQI remains in 'very poor' category at 389

Punjabi Bagh recorded an AQI of 465, followed by RK Puram at 443, ITO at 422, Firoz Shah Road at 420 and India Gate at 403, while Anand Vihar and

Trisha and Vijay Attend YS Anil's Daughter's Wedding

Pictures of the actors arriving at the venue and greeting the guests are currently trending across social media platforms.

Polling Begins for Five ZPTC, 60 MPTC Seats in AP

Polling will take place from 7 am to 5 pm.

Kozo Tashima: Japan leader looking to bring integrity to FIFA

The 68-year-old is set to become the first person from Japan to run for the FIFA presidency after announcing he would stand against Gianni Infant

Singer Sonu Nigam buys 3,055 sq ft Mumbai apartment for Rs 44.3 crore

The property is located on the 12th floor of Vartamaan, a residential building on Juhu Versova Link Road in Andheri West, formerly known as Manna

Election Commission Orders Strict Supervisory Layer for IT Chief Amid Internal Dissent and Voter Roll Access Row

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has issued a fresh work-allocation order establishing high-level supervisory checks over its top IT offici

India-Antigua ties: Jaishankar, PM Gaston Browne discuss trade, renewable energy at CHOGM 2026

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has held wide-ranging talks with Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister Gaston Browne to boost bilateral coope

Mass protests sweep France as huge crowds demand higher wages, back students' demands

France witnessed a wave of protests advocating for increased wages and student rights, drawing attention from both unions and political leaders.

Auto dealers see clouds beyond festive cheer

Abhishek Bachchan can't take their eyes off wife Aishwarya Rai at Manish Malhotra's Diwali party

Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan made a joint appearance at Manish Malhotra's star-studded Diwali party, and their pictures and video

Hyderabad, Rangareddy Among 18 Districts Under Weather Alert

People are advised to avoid standing under trees, staying in open areas or taking shelter near electric poles during thunderstorms.

Q2 Results Today Live: Hindalco, Bosch, Siemens, Aster DM, Coromandel Intl, Gland Pharma, Voltas, Nuvama Wealth, 3M India to announce Q2 results, Bharti Airtel, LIC, Titan, ONGC, M&M shares in focus

Q2 Results Today, 06th November 2026 Live Updates: businessline brings you the latest quarterly earnings, outlook and more.

Delhi police traffic advisory for Diwali season

Healthcare Global Enterprises Q2 net profit declines 55% to 9.25 cr

Healthcare Global Enterprises revenue from operations rises to 730.16 crore in Q2 FY27, compared to 645.16 crore a year earlier

Will AI backlash delay Anthropic IPO? Investors raise doubts

Investors are pushing for a more attractive valuation to commit to the offering, with some viewing the recently discussed $1.5 trillion valuation

Delhi traffic advisory: Diversions around Anand Vihar ISBT till November 15

The Delhi Traffic Police has put in place special traffic arrangements around Anand Vihar ISBT and adjoining transport hubs from November 5 to 15

Naidu to Inspect Jillelamudi Bridge, Damaged Drains

Naidu will visit Returu village in Guntur district, where he will interact with farmers and enquire about the crop losses and problems they faced

A noisy Anthropocene is imposing fatal stress on wildlife

Researchers analysed over 200 experimental studies on 177 aquatic and terrestrial species across six continents and found that noise altered spec

Incorrect HRA claims? How Section 270AA helps

Delhi Vyapar Mahasangh seeks fire audits as Gaffar Market fire raises safety concerns during festive season

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 6 (IANS) The major fire at Gaffar Market in Delhi's Karol Bagh has triggered serious concerns over fire safety in c

8th CPC: 5 NC-JCM demands & impact on payouts

Chandrayangutta Police return 64 mobile phones to owners

Hyderabad: The Chandrayangutta police on Thursday, November 5, returned 64 mobile phones recovered via the Central Equipment Identity Register (C

OpenAI promises greater transparency in data centre deals after backlash

The company's National Community Compact also promises greater transparency on noise, water and energy use, peak-time power cuts and local hiring

Delhi Air Quality Remains 'Very Poor' At 389, GRAP Stage-II Enforced

Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa contested Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann's claims regarding paddy harvesting, alleging that

Karnataka raises DA to 18% for government employees and pensioners from July 2026

The revision covers employees under the 2024 Revised Pay Scales as well as retired personnel and family pensioners across Karnataka

Eight killed in shooting spree across three villages in western Turkey

An attacker armed with a shotgun killed eight people in three separate locations in western Turkey on Thursday before he was apprehended, officia

'Just write a letter': Shah challenges Rahul Gandhi to debate SIR in Parliament

Tamil Nadu man made thousands of ancient inscriptions searchable for free

Udhaya Shankar embarked on his journey by showcasing traditional kolam designs, but soon his focus shifted towards safeguarding Tamil inscription

U.S. Midterm Elections: The numbers behind the historic Democrat wave

Across Senate, House and Governorships, Democrats make significant gains in a sharp rebuke of the Trump administration

Trump team stands firm: Rubio rules out exit, Hegseth gets president's backing

Marco Rubio has dismissed rumors about potentially leaving his position in the Trump administration. He asserts that completing Trump's second te

India's Finished Steel Consumption Rises 7.5 Per Cent To 99.3 Million Tonnes In AprilOctober 2026

Diktats, boycotts and the fight for rights

For over two years, 45 toddy-tapper and 10 Dalit families in Nizamabads Tallarampur have allegedly faced a complete social boycott for defying th

Japans Nikkei plunges 5.7%, South Koreas Kospi falls 7.4% amid AI stock rout

Concerns over expensive AI infrastructure, stretched technology valuations and potential data centre construction delays have intensified selling

Man Arrested For Sexually Assaulting Woman After Befriending Her At Bengaluru Pub

The man invited her to a hotel room, where they consumed alcohol, and he allegedly sexually assaulted her despite her resistance.

Pant set to miss third India A Test against New Zealand A, availability for Test series in doubt

Rishabh Pant is recovering from a side strain and will miss the third unofficial Test against New Zealand A. Jasprit Bumrah and Ravindra Jadeja a

Vizag Junior Literary Fest: Sessions filling up fast ahead of November 21 launch

Registrations are open for Vizag Junior Literary Fest, with seats for limited-capacity sessions filling up fast

Maharashtra Government makes provision for 160 crore in 2026-27 Budget for development of primitive tribes

The package includes 130 crore reserved for primitive tribes, 30 crore reserved for the Pardhi community, and also provides for 100% government g

Shashi Tharoor Praises Nithya Raman's US Mayoral Win, Swipes At Indian Mayors

Born in India, Nithya Raman moved to the US with her family when she was six

Stock Market LIVE Updates, Sensex Today: Markets Likely To Open In Red, US Stocks Crash

Stock Market, Sensex, Share Market, Nifty LIVE Updates: Brent crude futures surged 3.8% to settle at $98.29, US WTI crude gained closed at $90.52

Dhanteras 2026: Are banks open or closed today, November 6, 2026? Check RBI's list of holidays

The festive season has kicked off with Dhanteras, or Dhantrayodashi, being celebrated today, on Friday, November 6, 2026. The day is considered a

Rupee to draw support from return of foreign flows amid tech meltdown

The rupee has advanced 0.5% so far this week, hitting a two-week high of 94.32 in Thursday's session before settling at 94.4750; It is expected t

Mumbai airport allocates slots to 38 foreign airlines, 12 face shift to Navi Mumbai

The allocation follows consultations with airlines, amid concerns over the planned renovation of Terminal 1 and the transition of international o

ANALYSIS-Trump's political humbling signals short-term gain, long-term pain for China

The midterm

Sustainable Deepavali gifts in Visakhapatnam: Eco-friendly hampers and local crafts

From natural food products and handcrafted keepsakes to wellness hampers and traditional clay diyas, a growing number of enterprises in Visakhapa

Rubio weighs leaving Trump administration after GOP's midterm loss

Rubio has discussed stepping down with White House officials but has not made a decision, according to a report. He later denied plans to quit, s

From Madeira, Manchester, Madrid to immortality: CR7 walks off, into people's hearts

Before Ronaldo, a senior Portugal side had never won anything, had only made the World Cup semifinals twice, in 1966 and 2006 (his first World Cu

Buyers want bang for the buck as green crackers fail to deliver

Traders say delayed licences have squeezed the window of sale, while confusion over green crackers persists as buyers continue to expect the fami

No LTCG from mutual funds? What experts say

OpenAIs GPT-6 Cyber finds 81 critical Firefox flaws, develops 948 Linux exploits

The new model also demonstrates improved performance in penetration testing benchmarks, while raising concerns over potential misuse of advanced

Hegseth to face impeachment vote next week as pressure mounts over Iran war

Republican Congressman Thomas Massie plans to reintroduce articles of impeachment against the US defence secretary, accusing him of waging war on

Indian-origin Nithya Raman wins Los Angeles mayoral race, scripts history

Indian-born democratic socialist Nithya Raman has been elected Mayor of Los Angeles, scripting history as she becomes the first South Asian mayor

Taipei mayor election is a victory for democracy over China whoever wins, says candidate

Taipei's mayoral election this month will be a victory for democracy in the face of pressure from China whoever wins, said the ruling party's can

FPIs buy 14,796 cr worth Indian stocks in biggest daily inflow since 2021

Foreign investors made their biggest net purchase of Indian equities since February 2021 as falling crude prices and a global sell-off in AI stoc

'YOU WILL KNOW SOON': Trump Drops Bombshell On Firing War Secy Hegseth Over Iran War 'Failure'

U.S. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth is facing questions over his handling of the Iran war, with growing scrutiny over the military campaign and i

The Architecture Of Scalability In Modern Franchise Systems

Entering the world of business ownership can be a daunting endeavor, especially when starting from scratch. For many aspiring entrepreneurs, the