US Strikes Iran's Qeshm Island As Tehran Claims F/A-18 Targeting, MQ-9 Reaper Shootdown
The US has reportedly carried out small-scale strikes on Iran's Qeshm Island, with two missiles said to have hit an area near Suza Port. A US official reportedly confirmed the operation to The Wall Street Journal, while emerging reports have identified the weapons as Tomahawk cruise missiles. Tehran, meanwhile, claims its air defences targeted an American F/A-18 fighter jet and separately announced the downing of an MQ-9 Reaper drone. Neither the alleged aircraft interception nor the drone shootdown has been independently confirmed. The latest developments come amid rising tensions between Washington and Tehran, with questions remaining over the extent of the damage and the possibility of further escalation.
Explosions heard in Iran's Qeshm, IRNA reports
Explosions were heard on Saturday in Iran's Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz, IRNA reported.
'Dana, please take the job!' - Trump asks UFC boss to be White House press secretary
The BBC has asked the White House and TKO Holdings, the parent company of UFC, for comment.
US Launches 'IRON GATE' To Block Iran's Land, Caspian Supply Routes; CENTCOM Expands Pressure
The United States is widening its pressure campaign against Iran beyond the Persian Gulf, with CENTCOM creating a new task force designed to disrupt Tehrans supply and revenue networks across its land borders and the Caspian Sea. Task Force Iron Gate, ordered by CENTCOM commander Admiral Brad Cooper, will coordinate efforts against the movement of advanced weapons, dual-use technology, sanctioned materials and financial flows. CENTCOM says its existing naval blockade has already prevented Iran from exporting more than $25 billion worth of crude oil in recent months. That figure is a US military claim. The new effort targets alternative routes Tehran can use when maritime access is restricted, including links through Central Asia and the Caspian. The expansion comes even as Washington remains divided between diplomacy, sustained economic pressure and renewed military action against Iran.
Explosions heard in Iran's Qeshm, ISNA reports
Explosions were heard on Saturday in Iran's Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz, ISNA news agency reported.
Trump orders DOJ to look into Democrats for 'threatening' people
President Donald Trump ordered the US
Why Jain Diwali Is a Celebration and a Farewell: The Story of Bhagwan Mahavir's Last Night
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'Absolute loyalty to Trump!': Miller's fiery pledge as WH Chief of Staff; Dems go into attack mode
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Trump offers UFC's Dana White press secretary job
Uttarakhand Minister's Husband Arrested In Forgery Case
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Macklemore claims Madison Square Garden and the Kia Forum are among nine major U.S. venues that denied his
'WILL INVESTIGATE YOU': Trump STUNNED As Dems Declare War After Midterm Win With Fiery Probe Warning
Democrats are preparing for a major showdown with Donald Trump after their midterm victories, and Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has delivered a blunt warning to the president and his incoming chief of staff, Stephen Miller. Pritzker declared that both Trump and Miller would face investigations, saying, There's no doubt about it, both of them, frankly, and rightly so.With Democrats poised to gain control of Congress, they are threatening an aggressive oversight campaign targeting Trump's administration, family business dealings, alleged self-enrichment and handling of the Jeffrey Epstein investigation. House Democrats are also preparing scrutiny of ICE operations, Trump's White House ballroom project and other administration decisions.
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Sonia Gandhi's Memoir Sparks BJP-Congress Row
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East Bengal Become First Indian Club To Reach AFC Women's Champions League Knockouts
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Inspired by Lord Ram's Journey, Noida Man Cycles 2,500 km From Rameswaram To Ayodhya
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Mamata Banerjee, BJP Trade Charges Over 'Attack' On Abhishek Banerjee's Home
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Texas lawyer's fee dispute revived eight years after losing licence
R Kent Livesay, a former Texas attorney, is involved in a legal dispute regarding unpaid fees from several cases. After his disbarment, Livesay sought compensation from law firms for referrals made while licensed. The law firms argued that paying him would violate professional conduct rules. However, the appeals court found that sufficient evidence was not presented to support their claims.
Poland Shooting: 5 Dead, Dozen Injured As Gunman Opens Fire In Krakow's Main Square
A shooting in Poland's Krakow has left five people dead and around a dozen injured. Police shot the suspect, who reportedly returned fire during his arrest, injuring two officers.
Youth Olympic Games: India's Taniya Wins Silver After Loss In Beach Wrestling Final
India's Taniya had to settle for a silver medal at the Youth Olympic Games after going down to China's Zhao Min in the women's 75kg beach wrestling final at Dakar, Senegal on Saturday.
She became Uganda's first wildlife veterinarian: Meet Dr. Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka
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NC faces internal dissent as MLAs question Omar Abdullah's leadership
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Ramayana: Did Namit Malhotras son play young Ravana? Here's what we know
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Is Axar Patel The Right Choice For India's No. 5 Spot?
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US offers $20m reward for information about Iran's nuclear programme
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At least five people were killed and more than 10 injured after a gunman opened fire near Krakow's Main Market Square in Poland. Police shot the suspect during an attempted arrest after he allegedly exchanged fire with officers. Two police officers were also injured, while authorities investigate the motive.
Bihar NDA partners BJP and JD(U) aim to show unity ahead of Modi's November rally in Vaishali
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On flight 6E451 from Bengaluru to Lucknow, a passenger spotted the handwritten threat note in the aircraft's toilet and alerted the crew.
'You Can Go Home Again': Queen Latifah Turns the Spotlight on Newark With New Documentary
Queen Latifah is returning to her roots in Newark, New Jersey, with a powerful mission to give back to the community that shaped her. Her upcoming BET documentary, You Can Go Home Again, follows her journey to bring RISE Living, an affordable housing and mixed-use development, to her childhood neighbourhood. The project also carries a deeply personal tribute to her late mother, Rita Owens. Through the documentary, the Grammy-winning star hopes to challenge negative perceptions of underserved communities and inspire investment in local neighbourhoods. You Can Go Home Again premieres on BET on November 27.
Oscar-Winning Filmmaker Sebastian Lelio Dead at 52, Family's Statement Raises Questions Over Death
The world of cinema is mourning the shocking loss of Oscar-winning Chilean filmmaker Sebastin Lelio, who has died at just 52. Best known for directing the groundbreaking film A Fantastic Woman, Lelio earned international acclaim for telling powerful stories that challenged conventions and brought Chilean cinema to a global audience. His family announced his death on Friday through an emotional Instagram tribute, citing health reasons. However, the exact cause of death has not been disclosed, leaving questions surrounding his sudden passing. The family remembered him as a beautiful person whose contribution to Chilean culture would never be forgotten.
West Bengal's Anti-Drug Drive Yields Major Results
West Bengal authorities conducted a week-long special drive against drug trafficking and illicit cultivation, resulting in 378 arrests and the seizure of narcotics worth approximately Rs 64 crore. The operation also led to the destruction of illegal ganja cultivation across 300 bighas and the initiation of financial investigations against accused persons.
What is System Data on an iPhone's storage, and how much is normal?
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OGH Caps Junior Doctors' And Interns' Duty At 48 Hours A Week
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Apples Diwali Ad 'Step Into The Light Is Stunning, But Feels 'Outside-In, Says X User
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The Nayanthara-starrer 'Mookuthi Amman 2' earned Rs 2.33 crore gross in India on Day 2, recording 26.6% occupancy across 1,822 shows.
Taking aim at the Modi government, Dipke questioned its stance on US trade tariffs and Russian oil purchases, accusing it of making concessions to US President Donald Trump.
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Andy Burnham wants to get closer to the EU - but he shouldn't expect a smooth ride
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Snapchat's Find Friends feature will be off by default for UK users under 18
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'Tough' stance on Kishau Dam project laid ground for victory in BBMB dues case: Himachal CM
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Kristen Bell, Adam Brody-starrer 'Nobody Wants This' Gets Renewed For Fourth Season By Netflix
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Airstrikes kill more than 2 dozen people near Yemen's capital, Houthis say
Airstrikes hit homes in a village near Yemen's capital, Sanaa, on Saturday, killing at least 27 people and wounding 36 others, mostly women and children, a spokesman for Yemen's Houthi-run Health Ministry said. Speaking to The Associated Press, Anees al-Asbahi said the death toll is expected to rise as search and rescue efforts continue and accused Saudi Arabia of carrying out the strikes on al-Shariya. Brig. Gen. Yahya Saree, the Houthi military spokesperson, claimed in a statement later Saturday that the group had carried out attacks against Saudi Arabia in response to the strikes on the village as well as another deadly attack Friday on a market in southwestern Yemen. The AP could not independently verify the Houthis' claims, and Saudi Arabia's Information Ministry did not immediately reply to AP requests for comment. Saturday's toll reflected the rapid worsening of Yemen's civil war, where a yearslong truce fell apart over the summer. Fighting has escalated between the ...
Jensen Huang's wife is Lori Huang. The couple reportedly met as engineering students at Oregon State University. At that time, Jensen was 17 and Lori was 19. They had reportedly then worked together as lab or study partners. Jensen also approached Lori with an offer that he would help her with homework.
Three drug peddlers held with heroin worth Rs 35 lakh, Rs 19.5 lakh cash seizure in Bihar's Kaimur
Digital Desk | Patna, Nov 7 (IANS) The Bihar Police on Saturday busted an alleged heroin trafficking network by an operation in Kaimur district, arresting three people, including a woman, and recovering 52.58 grams of heroin worth around Rs 35 lakh. The seizure was made during a raid at a house in the Babu Mohalla area under Kudra police station following a tip-off that heroin was being packaged into smaller quantities for distribution. Mohania Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) Gopal Krishna said the Kudra police received confidential information about the illegal activity and immediately formed a team to conduct a raid. The operation was carried out at the residence of local resident Kiran Devi in the presence of a Magistrate, who also serves as the Circle Officer. During the search, police recovered 52.58 grams of heroin and Rs 19,48,012 in cash, suspected to be linked to the illegal drug trade. Three people were arrested from the premises. They have been identified as Kiran Devi, a resident of Ward No. 11 in Kudra, and Mintu Singh and Rajesh Singh, both residents of Karampura Pipra village under Durgawati police station. According to police, three other suspects managed to escape after noticing the arrival of the police team. They have been identified as Gular Singh alias Anchal Singh, Shibu Singh and Jitendra Singh, all residents of the Kudra area. Police said Gular Singh has a criminal history and efforts are underway to trace and arrest all three absconding suspects. The recovery of a substantial amount of cash alongside the narcotics has raised questions about the scale of the alleged trafficking operation and its financial network. Investigators are now examining the source of the seized money, the supply chain of the heroin and the possible involvement of other people in the illegal trade. Mohania SDPO Gopal Krishna said further legal proceedings were underway in connection with the recovery and arrests. Police teams are also conducting raids at suspected locations to apprehend the remaining accused. The investigation is expected to establish the extent of the network, its links with other drug suppliers and the number of people involved in the alleged trafficking operation. The seizure comes amid ongoing efforts by Bihar Police to enforce prohibition laws and curb the illegal narcotics trade in the state.
Apple also made its classical music app's logo black and white
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'He is an MVP': Trump showers praise on Miller as he picks the hardliner as WH chief of staff
Trump WANTED Susie Wiles GONE? Report REVEALS Truth Behind Top White House Aide's Exit: 'He Yelled'
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India's Diwali Trade Set To Cross Rs 7 Lakh Crore As Gold, Electronics Drive Festive Shopping
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'You helped fraudsters in $9B scam': Senators grill Minnesota AG Keith Ellison at explosive hearing
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At least five people have been killed and over a dozen injured after a man opened fire on people in the Main Market Square in Krakow, Poland. The suspect was reported to be firing randomly at people. Police have stated that they shot the suspect after the incident occurred. Emergency services have reached the scene. The officials have cordoned off the area.
Vivek Oberoi says he went through 'hell' during Bollywood Boycott in 2000s
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Digital Desk | Patna, Nov 7 (IANS) Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary on Saturday participated in a grand Deepotsav in Kalyanpur, his home district of Munger, where 11,11,111 earthen lamps were illuminated along the banks of the Ganga a day before Diwali. The Chief Minister inaugurated the event by lighting the first lamp at the premises of the Maa Badi Durga Maharani temple. The grand celebration witnessed considerable public participation, with the riverbank illuminated by thousands of lamps. On the occasion, CM Choudhary offered prayers to Goddess Lakshmi for the prosperity, happiness and well-being of the people of Bihar. He said that Diwali symbolises the victory of truth over falsehood and extended festive greetings to the people of the state. Addressing the gathering, the Chief Minister announced that construction of an 83-km-long Marine Drive connecting Munger and Bhagalpur would begin within the next two months. He added that soil erosion caused by the Ganga had been damaging agricultural land and crops, affecting farmers in several areas. The proposed Marine Drive is expected to contribute to regional development while addressing some of the challenges faced by the riverbank areas. Referring to the problems associated with the Farakka Barrage and the accumulation of silt in the Ganga, Chief Minister Choudhary said efforts were underway to find a lasting solution. He added that an agreement was reached with the Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari on November 2 to utilise silt removed from the Ganga in Bihar for road construction projects. The Chief Minister also said that instructions had been issued to develop arrangements for channelising Ganga water to dams across the state. Highlighting the state government's industrial development agenda, CM Choudhary said efforts were being made to establish industries through the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model to generate employment opportunities for Bihar's youth within the state. He said his priority was to ensure that young people could find employment in their home state rather than migrate elsewhere in search of a livelihood. Describing himself as a son of Munger, Samrat Choudhary said that he was serving as the Chief Minister of Bihar with the blessings of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Janata Dal-United leader Nitish Kumar. He also thanked the people of Munger district and the Bhagalpur division for their support in the elections.
Rey Mysterio Reveals WWE's Plans To Bring Back Traditional Survivor Series Matches In 2026
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All the world's problems stem from lack of belongingness: Bhagwat
Nagpur, Nov 7: Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat on Saturday said all the problems in the world stem from a lack of a sense of belongingness towards others, stressing the need to develop a feeling that everyone belongs to us. The RSS chief was addressing a gathering at the silver jubilee celebrations of the social service organisation Samarpan Foundation in Nagpur. He said a sense of belongingness connects the entire world, helps identify its problems and offers solutions to them. All the problems in the world, he said, arise from a lack of this feeling of kinship. Referring to his recent visit to the United States for a conference, Bhagwat cited the remarks of a speaker from Nigeria, who had said, Look, as long as me and mine does not go away, peace will not come to the world. Taking the argument forward, Bhagwat emphasised the importance of a sense of belongingness or kinship. He said all problems are linked to the notions of me and mine. However, to move beyond me and mine, one must develop a feeling that everyone belongs to us, he said. One should wish for others to live well, just as one wishes for oneself, he added. This is a particular disposition. By nurturing it, the welfare of everyone is ensured, Bhagwat said. He said human beings are compassionate by nature, which is why they have embraced the spirit of service. Service should not be performed for show but should continue quietly and relentlessly, said the RSS chief. Recalling the COVID-19 pandemic, he said that when he sought information from RSS workers in Nagpur about service initiatives, he learnt that 40 such activities had been undertaken within two months. The Samarpan Foundation was among them, he said. Bhagwat said the only difference between humans and animals is their sensitivity and compassion. Being sensitive, human beings care for others and consider not only their own lives but also the lives of others, Bhagwat said. Service is a permanent disposition of human beings. Even if not a single person in the world were suffering, there is no doubt that human beings would continue to carry out some form of service, he added.
Fake Durga Puja pass case: UNESCO denies ties with ex-Bengal minister Indranil Sen's organisation
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Nov 7 (IANS) The UNESCO had conformed the Kolkata Police of not having any agreement with the Mass Art, an organisation linked to former West Bengal Information and Cultural Affairs Minister Indranil Sen, for sale of UN agency-tagged Durga Puja passes, the public prosecutor told a lower court in Kolkata on Saturday. As per the information provided by the public prosecutor to the court, the Special Investigation Team (SIT) of the Kolkata Police, which is probing the case of sale of fake UNESCO-tagged Durga Puja passes, had recently sent an email to the UN agency seeking clarification on whether the latter had any agreement on this count with Mass Art, the entity through which such passes were sold. In reply, the public prosecutor told the court that the UNESCO had confirmed to the SIT that the international organisational had no such agreement with Mass Art, owned by Madhuchhanda Sen, the wife of former West Bengal Tourism Minister and former Minister of State for Information and Cultural Affairs, Indranil Sen, a singer-turned-politician. Sen was arrested last month by the Kolkata Police in the matter, and earlier the same court remanded him to police custody till November 10. However, on Saturday, the police presented Sen at the same court three days before the end of the tenure of his police custody, and the public prosecutor sought his judicial custody. The accused currently has Rs 27 lakh in two of his accounts. A total of Rs 10 crore has been seized from 27 frozen bank accounts related to the case. The police have seized 13 crucial documents related to the case. They need to be verified. The documents sought from the state government in the matter might take time to reach the investigating officers because of the ongoing festival holidays. So, we are now seeking judicial custody for the accused instead of wasting time by keeping him in police custody, the Public Prosecutor said. He also added that since the investigation in the matter was currently at a critical stage, bail should not be granted to the accused. In his counterargument, Sen's counsel said that it was not clear why the state was seeking the judicial custody of his client. However, my client should be given the status of a first-class prisoner in jail. Arrangements should also be made to provide him with all the medicines he consumes, Sen's counsel added. The Public Prosecutor opposed that demand for granting the first-class prisoner category to Sen and said that first there should be a separate hearing on why that accused deserved that special category treatment in judicial custody. Thereafter, Sen's counsel said that keeping in mind their political and social status, the former West Bengal Fire Services Minister Sujit Basu had also been granted the first-class prisoner category in judicial custody. Thereafter, the judge of the lower court approved the appeal for granting first-class prisoner category to Sen and remanded him to judicial custody till November 21.
Sonia Gandhi's Ramarks On Emergency Spark Fresh Political Battle
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US launches Iron Gate task force to choke Iran's land routes to ship weapons
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BJP To Mark Advani's 99th Birthday
The event will be held in the presence of BJP national president Nitin Nabin: Reports
