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Rahul Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay and Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah extended Diwali greetings, wishing people happiness, peace and prosperity while emphasising harmony, equality, goodwill and the triumph of good over evil

Saudi Arabia said it intercepted incoming ballistic and cruise missiles targeting Riyadh and other regions on Sunday, with falling debris damaging a building belonging to state-owned oil giant Saudi Aramco in the capital's King Abdullah Financial District.

Police registered a case against the suspect for causing hurt using acid, acts endangering human life and other offences. The accused has been arrested and is currently in judicial custody, the police official said

Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz on Sunday reiterated Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's call for national unity amid the ongoing conflict with Iran, warning that Tehran's nuclear ambitions pose a serious threat to Israel's security.

Iran's Armed Forces on Sunday warned the United States against continuing its hostile policies towards the Islamic Republic, asserting that any power confronting Tehran would ultimately face collapse and disintegration.

CM Fadnavis also announced a temporary relaxation of restrictions on borewell digging, allowing local farmers to dig borewells until December 15 to protect their orchards from the ongoing water shortage

Uttar Pradesh Minister OP Rajbhar has accused former chief minister Mulayam Singh Yadav of being reponsible for the firing on the kar sevak's during the ram janmabhoomi movement, saying he said it himself in the Lok Sabha and the Legislative Assembly.

A banner was seen on a wall in Lal Chowk of Srinagar asking information about four terrorists, who are linked to killing a cop and the informant would be rewarded handsomely.

PM Modi said the chief minister's initiative reflected the compassion with which the NDA government in Maharashtra was working to support farmers and safeguard their well-being

Yemen's Houthis claim six missile and drone attacks targeting Saudi oil facilities, Riyadh airport and military sites, alleging casualties among Saudi troops. The claims remain unverified. Meanwhile, Yemen's government has urged Lebanon to prevent alleged Hezbollah support for the group

Dipke accused the Prime Minister of compromising India's interests in its trade and diplomatic relationship with Washington. He also questioned the government's response to young people protesting against the electoral roll revision exercise.

During a visit to Shivani Lakh village in Ausa tehsil of Latur district, the Karjat-Jamkhed MLA reviewed drought-affected areas and criticised the state government's response to the agrarian crisis

Union Ministers Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh, JP Nadda, Nitin Gadkari and others extended Diwali 2026 greetings, wishing citizens happiness, prosperity, peace and good health while highlighting values of unity, harmony and positivity

A 5.7-magnitude earthquake struck central Japan's Shizuoka region early Sunday, injuring at least 24 people, damaging shops and disrupting train services, including Shinkansen bullet trains. No tsunami warning was issued. A separate 4.3-magnitude quake hit Kumamoto later

The incident took place around 3 pm on November 5 in room 119 of the Barak Hostel on campus.

Both vessels had turned off navigation and GPS systems and were burning following the explosions, it added.

Mogging mogs every other word out there by becoming the 2026 Word of the Year

Make no mistake, victory should always remain a priority, but there is not a single Indian cricket fan who does not want Kohli to get to 100 international centuries. So, if theres an occasion where some other teammate sacrifices his runs to allow him the chance to get there, the glory will not be just Kohlis but for all Indian cricket fans too

Eisenkot, a former military chief, ran as the main challenger to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, leading a bloc of parties seeking to oust Israel's longest-serving premier.

Acting against food safety violations, the FSSAI cancelled 52 licences, suspended 1,133 licences, and sealed 314 establishments.

On Wednesday, the experts assessed the physical health of the elephants, observed their habits and examined them while on Thursday, dung samples were collected to detect any possible infections and other health concerns, he added.

People are now beginning to be restless and recognising the damage. But I am optimistic and I know that the people of India will be welcome a return to proper governance.

The government, however, maintained that the withdrawal of FIRs against protesters would have to follow due legal process

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Then it draws a hard line. No buffalo. No buffalo meat, no buffalo milk, no buffalo ghee. Thus we see a shift in what is being offered.

A man drove a car onto Krakow's Main Square and began shooting at random people, police said. Officers shot a suspect, who is now in custody. The police are investigating the background and all the circumstances of the attack, said Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk

The accused allegedly fired around 15 rounds at Paramjeet Dhankhar with his licensed pistol on Friday night, with nine bullets hitting him. He died on the spot, police said, adding that the main accused has been arrested

PM Modi extends Diwali 2026 greetings to the nation, wishes happiness and prosperity, and says he will continue his tradition of celebrating the festival with jawans. He also meets Vice-President CP Radhakrishnan to exchange festive wishes

The Maharashtra CM said the NCP and NCP (SP) were separate political parties and would take their own decisions on the matter. While Sharad Pawar leads the NCP (SP), Deputy CM Sunetra Pawar heads the NCP, which is an NDA ally and a partner in the ruling Mahayuti coalition in Maharashtra

Police Commissioner Goud said the police received information about an explosion near the rear wall of the Vasundhara Police Outpost around 9 pm on Friday. A sub-inspector and a delivery worker were present at the location at the time

A fire broke out on Friday during maintenance work at OIL's Intermediate Tank Farm in Tengakhat following an explosion, according to a statement issued by the public sector undertaking (PSU)

The fire broke out around 2 am in the settlement near Lema Garden, under the jurisdiction of Gohalpur police station. The flames spread rapidly, engulfing adjoining hutments and destroying household belongings, foodgrains, clothes and other essential items

A newly developed chemical process can transform stubborn plastic waste, including polyethylene and polypropylene packaging, into high-value adhesives. Using specialised solvents and light-activated reactions, the technique converts discarded bags and bottles into industrial-grade glue

A study on luna moths found that chemical treatments intended to alter wing markings also produced significantly wider hindwing tails. The discovery suggests that genes linked to wing patterns and cell repair may also influence wing shape and insect evolution

The Supreme Court on Friday refused to suspend journalist Tarun Tejpal's 10-year sentence in the 2013 rape case. The Goa government opposed his plea, with Solicitor General Tushar Mehta appearing for the state

The Jharkhand High Court on Friday quashed the state government's notification cancelling the JSSC-CGL examination held in September 2024, calling the decision unfair and unjust. The cancellation had followed protests by job aspirants over alleged recruitment irregularities

The Supreme Court issued a contempt notice to all office-bearers of the Kerala Congress unit over a social media post targeting CJI Surya Kant. The court said judicial independence was not a matter of political convenience

Seven people, including three children, were killed after an 18-wheel truck ran over a group gathered on the Karra-Torpa road in Jharkhand's Khunti district on Thursday night. They had reportedly gathered to help a scooter rider who fell into a ditch

Indian-American Congressman-elect Amish Shah has called for Congress to reclaim authority over the Iran war and demanded a comprehensive plan from Defence Department officials to end the conflict. The Arizona Democrat also identified affordability, healthcare and water security as priorities

Delhis 24-hour average AQI stood at 365 on Saturday, keeping the national Capital in the very poor category. The CAQM has invoked GRAP Stage III across Delhi-NCR ahead of Diwali, bringing restrictions on construction, vehicles and industrial activities

The Kerala High Court has granted bail to four accused in the October 11 Nedumbassery Mini Cooper crash that killed three youngsters. However, prime accused Suhail Sajeev can be released only after 10 days. The defence told the court that the accused were 19-year-old students

Two men, both aged 22, have been charged over shootings at comedian Kapil Sharmas Kaps Cafe in Surrey and a nearby home in October 2025. The accused were arrested on November 1 and face two counts each of reckless discharge of a firearm. The charges have not been proven in court

Iran has submitted a nuclear proposal to the US through Qatar but says negotiations will begin only after Washington meets seven demands, including lifting sanctions, unfreezing Iranian assets and paying war reparations. Tehran has also ruled out reopening the Strait of Hormuz

Formula Ones newest and youngest world champions Formula Regional Middle East Championship triumph with Mumbai Falcons in 2023 remains a key milestone in his remarkable racing journey

This decision has sparked so much interest and debate in Mumbai, given that encroachment is a hot-button topic in space-crunched Mumbai

A seven-year-old girl has suffered serious retinal damage after a firecracker injury during Diwali last year went untreated. Doctors in Pune diagnosed her with a large macular hole after she gradually developed vision loss, highlighting the risks of ignoring seemingly minor eye injuries

The Supreme Court has formed a special committee headed by former Chief Justice of India BR Gavai to oversee eviction and rehabilitation in Tamil Nadu's Agasthyamalai ecological landscape. It has also given the state 30 days to form the remaining Gram Sabhas

The seizure was carried out by the FDAs Nashik division on November 5 under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940. The seized stock comprised 100 ml bottles of VS Hair Growth Oil, each carrying a maximum retail price (MRP) of Rs 999

Six vehicles were impacted by the blaze, the cause of which is yet to be ascertained. The fire has since been brought under control, and a search operation was underway inside the building to rule out further casualties

The Election Commission has directed that partially filled Enumeration Forms of all such ASDD electors be generated afresh in the ERO dashboard on ECINET