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Free guarantees, costly essentials: HC questions Karnataka policy

Bengaluru: The Karnataka governments guarantee schemes came under scrutiny during a High Court hearing, with the bench expressing displeasure ove

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Chennai sees dozens of cracker-related eye injuries; doctors call for caution

The Regional Institute of Ophthalmology and Government Ophthalmic Hospital received around 50 cases, with about 10 cases having to be admitted, a

Congress Protests at Karnataka Petrol Pumps Over Excess Ethanol Blending

The protesters claimed that what was being promoted as E20 was actually E420, a reference to deception in the name of ethanol blending

Mumbai records 137 firecracker-induced blazes on Deepavali, highest single-day tally in years

The sharp rise in incidents prompted the Mumbai Fire Brigade to issue urgent safety guidelines, asking citizens to burst crackers only in open ar

Delhi AQI Data Under Scrutiny as Monitoring Stations Go Offline on Diwali Night

AQI (air quality index) readings put out by private agencies did, in fact, paint a much more unpleasant picture than what the official figures re

Rupee rises 5 paise to close at 93.93 against U.S. dollar

Forex traders said continued foreign inflows, stable crude, and a mild dollar offer tailwinds for the rupee. However, gains were capped by renewe

India announce three-format squads for South Africa series; Smriti Mandhana to lead in Tests for first time

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has unveiled the squads for the upcoming tour of South Africa, which will feature a one-off Test

Delhi HC Allows Sale Of Rana Kapoor Book, Restrains Four Passages

Court Says Blanket Ban On 'Yes Man: The Untold Story Of Rana Kapoor' Unwarranted

Time to Financialize Gold

The Prime Minister has already urged people to avoid investing in gold to the extent possible. Fund of Funds offer a particularly convenient rout

At peak of air pollution on Deepavali night, data goes missing at several govt monitoring stations in Delhi

When the hourly PM2.5 data is missing, it will artificially lower the Air Quality Index (AQI), showing better air quality, when the actual air qu

Festive EMIs and credit card bills: How to prioritise repayments, cut costs

Prioritise repayment of secured and high-cost loans, and consider refinancing or consolidation to cut interest costs

3 BNP, Chhatra Dal men arrested over alleged fertiliser smuggling bid to Myanmar

Police say the suspects were involved in arranging the transfer of 301 sacks of urea fertiliser seized in Mirsarai, Chattogram, for onward transp

Three family members found dead in Gachibowli apartment

Cyber bullying affects one in ten students worldwide; AI fuels new threat: UNESCO

The United Nations agency has called upon countries to invest in digital safety measures, teacher preparation, and mental health support for stud

Flight Of Fancy, Teak excel

Tenneco India explores diversifying beyond auto sector, eyes M&A

The company is considering options in industrial markets, including rail, aerospace and defence, while it is also looking to expand to automotive

Medusa Beverages partners with Third Eye Distillery; expands into premium spirits

Third Eye Distillerys focus will be on expanding its distribution depth across North India, beginning with Delhi, Himachal Pradesh and Chandigarh

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War on drugs: Agencies widen offensive, use technology to wipe out cannabis, opium cultivation

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 9 (IANS) There are multiple agencies which are burning the midnight oil to put an end to the drug menace across Ind

Ktaka to host first standalone Commonwealth Women Parliamentarians conference

Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Nov 9 (IANS) Bengaluru is set to host a historic parliamentary conference bringing together women legislators from acro

Why Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's affair with alleged Chinese spy matters

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has apologized for an affair with a woman the US believes was spying for China. The story could have profound implication

Hebbal elevated corridor work to be completed ahead of 18-month deadline: Karnataka CM Shivakumar

Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Monday said the Hebbal Elevated Corridor project is expected to be completed ahead of its 18-month dead

Telangana: After message to mother, 20-yr-old man goes missing

Hyderabad: A 20-year-old youth went missing from his residence at Bukkaniguda in Ghatkesar after sending an alarming message to his mother, expre

From Nvidia to Micron: Major China-linked espionage cases under scrutiny

Nvidia's probe into alleged Chinese intelligence targeting of CEO Jensen Huang puts the spotlight on past cases involving honeytrapping, politica

COP31 summit leaders urge world to move faster on climate

Leaders of the COP31 climate summit urged

NSE deploys liquid cooling for AI infra, plans over 80 GPUs this quarter

The exchange plans to scale GPU capacity beyond 80 this quarter and eventually to 224, while extending liquid cooling technology to its co-locati

Bengal CM defends Raiganj encounter, warns rapists and criminals of similar action

Digital Desk | Kolkata, Nov 9 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Monday defended the police encounter in which a rape and murd

Mumbai records 137 firecracker-induced blazes on Diwali, highest single-day tally in years

Mumbai experienced a significant increase in firecracker-related incidents during Diwali as 137 fires occurred. This year's count exceeded the to

Who is Ramswaroop Munde, who gave a Rs 1 lakh Diwali bonus to employees?

Employees receive a small bonus on Diwali, but have you ever heard of someone receiving a bonus of more than 1 lakh rupees? And not just one empl

Finland is building a 100-million-gallon water pit to store 18,000 MWh of heat, enough to supply 20,000 people

How ancient Peruvians responded to climate disasters

Brian Schottenheimer Under Fire After Dallas Cowboys Survive Chaotic Win Over Indianapolis Colts

The Dallas Cowboys beat the Indianapolis Colts 27-23, but 14 penalties and costly turnovers kept the pressure on head coach Brian Schottenheimer.

Seven killed, over a dozen injured after speeding trailer rams into vehicle in Jharkhand's Hazaribagh

At least seven people were killed and over a dozen others injured after a speeding trailer rammed into a vehicle near Mahanetand Cut in Danua Val

Plea In SC Seeks Safe Drinking Water, Functional Toilets At Railway Stations

Petition Seeks Time-Bound Measures After CAG Flags E. Coli In Drinking Water

Godrej Properties to launch 32,000 crore worth homes for sale in H2 FY27 to cash in on demand

The company is on track to meet or exceed its annual guidance for sales bookings, collection of funds from customers, launches, land acquisition

Opinion: Opinion | Delhi Has Every Pollution Control Policy - Except One That Works

France announces 1.6% increase to minimum wage

France will raise the minimum wage by 1.6% from the start of next month, said Labour Minister Jean-Pierre Farandou on Monday, as the government t

Rugby-Springboks make front-row change for French test

South Africa have made one change to

Pak Anchor Rabia Ahsan Shot Dead At Home, Husband Taken Into Custody

Rabia Ahsan, 41, was shot dead in her bedroom at around 3 pm. Her mother and sister, who lived with her, were in the lawn at the time of the inci

TASMAC liquor price hike: Association of recreation clubs, star hotels challenges empty bottle buyback scheme in Tamil Nadu

The petitioner association claims that an environmental and social welfare cess of 10 per bottle cannot be imposed on recreation clubs and the la

'What can you expect from them?': Ravi Kishan hits back at SP over Mulayam Singh Yadav remark

'What can you expect from them?': Ravi Kishan hits back at SP over Mulayam Singh Yadav remark

Pooran in exchange for Yashasvi Jaiswal, three Rajasthan players will be sent to Lucknow! This trade deal will surprise you.

Ahead of the IPL 2027 auction, several teams are exchanging players through trade deals. Meanwhile, there is talk of a major trade deal between R

Akhilesh Yadav demands Aadhaar-linked voting, with metal cards replacing PVC and paper to avoid poll rigging

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav has called for linking Aadhaar cards with voting and introducing fingerprint or iris-based biometric identif

Zelensky Aligns Positions with EU Chief Ahead of Crucial Abu Dhabi Talks

We are doing everything to ensure that the trilateral format delivers results, he added.

Pakistan: Poor hygiene, unsafe water expose Sindh

Patients seeking treatment at government hospitals in Karachi and other parts of Sindh continue to encounter worsening healthcare conditions, as

UKPNP condemns reported civilian killings, alleged drone attacks, shelling in Rawalakot

The United Kashmir People's National Party (UKPNP) has condemned reported civilian killings, alleged drone attacks, mortar shelling and heavy wea

IFSCA proposes model portfolios in GIFT City by research entities

The proposed framework requires research entities to disclose portfolio risks, investment strategies and rebalancing schedules, while benchmarkin

Just 30 km From Delhi, Air In This UP Town Is Among Most Polluted In World

Over the past 12 months, Loni recorded average PM2.5 concentrations of 112.5 micrograms per cubic metre, which is over 22 times the World Health

Bengaluru Serial Murders: Remaining Two Bodies Found From Shiradi Ghat

With this, all seven bodies have been recovered. Police had earlier recovered the bodies of the accuseds wife and mother-in-law from the Yercaud

Pakistani TV anchorperson shot dead at home in Rawalpindi; husband held

According to the CPO, a male domestic worker at the house told police that the victim's husband had claimed that the gunshot was fired accidental

GRAP restrictions: Delhi HC directs constitution of committee on demolition of dangerous buildings

The Delhi High Court has directed the MCD commissioner to constitute a high-powered committee in consultation with Chief Minister Rekha Gupta to

Jihadi Bangladesh: Chinese Influencers Caught Passing Off Dhaka Slums as Delhi

A disturbing digital propaganda operation has come under scrutiny after around 150 Chinese influencers were reportedly found filming impoverished

School Children In Jammu And Kashmir Government Schools To Get Free Books, Uniforms

Jammu and Kashmir Schools: The minister said that this will create attraction among people towards government schools.

FPI inflows into FAR G-Secs rise nearly 8K cr as rupee gains, yields ease

FPI holdings in FAR government securities rose to 3.65 lakh crore on November 9, supported by a stronger rupee and easing bond yields.

'My challenge stands': Rahul renews open debate challenge to PM Modi, hits back at 'dimagi Naxal' remark

Hitting back at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his 'Dimagi Naxal' remark to CRPF (Central Reserve Police Force) personnel during his visit to

A strong El Nino could drag the crisis into 2027 and intensify heatwaves, extremes of rainfall

Global warming gathers pace as El Nio threatens fresh climate records, says WMO

JLR raids BYD offices in escalating battle over China's alleged Defender lookalike

Court-appointed bailiffs seized digital records from BYD offices in the Netherlands in August as part of JLR's intellectual property dispute. BYD

Man 'detained' in Russia, pressured to join war, alleges family; second Chhattisgarh case

A similar case surfaced last month in Chhattisgarh, where a 21-year-old man from Bilaspur district was allegedly detained in Russia and tortured

DDCA Announces Delhi Under-16 Squad for Vijay Merchant Trophy 202627

Parth Dabas to lead Delhi in the first two matches of the tournament

Amit Shah: PM Modi and I come from Gujarat, it must become drug-free before 2029

Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched 1,400 crore projects in Ahmedabad and announced a December 2028 deadline for a drug-free Gujarat.

'What justice is it to send KL Rahul at No.6?': Ex-India selector raises question

KL Rahuls batting position sparked debate after Indias second ODI against New Zealand, as Krishnamachari Srikkanth criticised sending Axar Patel

Lamps in the Bunkers: Diwali at India

On Diwali night, far from the rangolis, the sweet shops and the family dinners, a different kind of celebration played out along the Line of Cont

578 caught driving under influence in two-day Hyderabad traffic police drive

A day before US-brokered talks, Russia and Ukraine batter each other with long-range strikes

Russia has targeted multiple electrical substations in Ukraine amid ongoing military actions. Ukrainian forces have hit a major oil refinery in R

2026 to be one of four warmest years on record: World Meteorological Organization

The key reason behind the rising global temperatures is that the Earths energy imbalance is rising, and the earth system is accumulating heat at

3 Held for Forcing Schoolboy to Steal 24 Sovereigns of Gold in Keralam

The accused, all aged 18, allegedly coerced the 15-year-old boy into stealing 24 sovereigns of gold jewellery belonging to his mother

Govt may extend support measures in FY28 Budget to boost manufacturing of 100 products: Official

The government may announce Budget 2027-28 support measures to boost domestic manufacturing of 100 products, including auto components, chemicals

Indian-Origin Woman Shot Dead In London; Man Charged With Murder

31-Year-Old Rajat Jaswel Appears In Court Over Killing Of 26-Year-Old Navneet Kaur

Vaibhav Suryavanshi's car collection includes more than one luxury car, one of which is worth crores.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Car Collection: 15-year-old Indian cricketer Vaibhav Sooryavanshi owns a plethora of luxury vehicles. He recently received d

Hassan DCs personal assistant files complaint with district police

Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy released screenshots of WhatsApp conversation during his visit to Hassan on Sunday

UP Assistant Professor admit card 2026: Check release date and exam details

The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) has released the exam city intimation slip for the UP Assistant Professor posts

Diwali pollution clouds Delhi as 45 monitors miss readings

New Delhi: Delhi recorded its worst Diwali-night air quality in five years on Sunday, November 8. The following day, reports said 45 of the citys

Rahul Gandhi repeats debate dare after PM Modi's 'Dimagi Naxal' jibe

He called us Naxals. My challenge stands. Let him debate me on who is anti-national and who is controlled by foreign forces. Any time, any place.

Why Spend On R&D? Rajeev Chandrasekhar Jabs China Over Nvidia Spy Claim

For China, the ends justify their means. Any means, any way. That's their way. No global ethics or norms like trust apply to them, former Union m

Mancherial Farmers Stage Protests, Demand Irrigation Water From Kadem Project

The protesting farmers said their paddy crops had reached the crucial grain-filling stage and required irrigation for at least another 15 days to

Kriti Sanon's Diwali album features rumoured boyfriend Kabir Bahia, latter posts pics with Nupur-Stebin

Kriti Sanon has dropped her Diwali photo album, and it is all about festivities, friends, family, lights and food. However, what was a bit more s

iPhone Update: After 20 years, there will be a big change in the iPhone again; this time, will it be the turn of the button?

Apple's iPhone will complete 20 years in 2027. To mark this special occasion, the company may make major design changes to its new iPhone. Learn

A Chinese Spy, Nvidia's CEO And A Secret Memo That Reached Marco Rubio

The memo was based on classified intelligence gathered through electronic surveillance of Alice Huang, a Chinese citizen and senior executive at

Manipur census on hold till April 2027 as high court seeks answers from the Centre

Mumbai bans rockets and aerial fireworks until November 25 after surge in fire incidents

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has banned the use of rockets and other aerial fireworks across Mumbai until November 25, 2026, foll

Why did Bill Gates say, Tax the rich more and support the poor?

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates believes that while AI and automation are making work easier, it can also impact people's jobs and earnings.Take

Devotees Throw Footwear At Screen Showing Shivakumar's Temple Puja

Special Darshan By Karnataka CM At Hasanamba Temple Allegedly Delays Devotees

Former Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot accuses BJP of electoral manipulation ahead of 2029 elections

Ashok Gehlot accused the BJP of manipulating delimitation and electoral roll revisions to undermine opposition strength. He raised concerns over

India's investment outlook strengthens as credit, exports rebound; inflation relief likely: HSBC

India's investment outlook is improving as credit growth and corporate revenue increase, pointing towards stronger private capital spending. The

WRAPUP 1-Trump to meet Iran war mediator Qatar, no imminent deal seen to end the war

US President Donald Trump will meet the prime minister of key mediator Qatar on Monday as efforts to end the Iran war ramp up following last week

K'taka HC ruling: Can ED pursue money laundering without a criminal case?

The court clarified the limits of the ED's powers to initiate criminal proceedings and continue money-laundering investigations after the underly

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Fuel shortages return to Russian regions after Ukrainian refinery attacks

Fuel shortages have returned to at least half a dozen Russian regions, officials and Russian media said, after Ukrainian strikes on at least eigh

NVIDIA CEO Under Fire Over China Spy Links and Affair

The technology world has been rocked by revelations involving NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang, who has admitted to being unfaithful to his wife while his