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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

Nvidia shares drop after CEO Huangs affair triggers board probe

The stock was down about 6% in early trading before the opening bell, while shares in Nvidias Asian suppliers shrugged off the news, largely trac

Sarvam names Google Cloud India head Sashikumar Sreedharan as president & chief business officer

BIZ-SARVAM-APPT 03:19 PM, 09 Nov 2026 266 Words New Delhi, Nov 9 (PTI) Indian AI company Sarvam on Monday announced that Sashikumar Sreedharan, m

Navodaya Vidyalayas proposed in Telanganas Sircilla, Hanumakonda districts: Ponnam Prabhakar

Transport and BC Welfare Minister says representations were made for establishing Kendriya Vidyalayas at Jammikunta and Husnabad

China Rejects Allegations in Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Affair Row; State Media Calls Chinese Spy Claims Baseless

Chinas Ministry of Foreign Affairs and state-run media on Monday, 9 November 2026, dismissed reports linking Beijing to an extramarital affair ad

Nine minor fire accidents reported on Deepavali day in Thanjavur

Power shutdown in Thanjavur on Tuesday

Thuraiyur police light up the day for drivers by celebrating Deepavali with them

Rupee rises 5 paise to close at 93.93 against US dollar

Mumbai, Nov 9 (PTI) The rupee settled higher by 5 paise at 93.93 (provisional) against the US dollar on Monday, boosted by easing crude oil price

Excess ethanol in E20 petrol: Samples collected from Kannur fuel pumps for testing

Failed UPI payment but money deducted? Get your money back and 100/Day in compensation

Abdul El-Sayed calls Donald Trump an unserious fool. So why is he offering to work with the President?

Michigan Sen-elect Abdul El-Sayed says he would work with Donald Trump on policies that help Americans. The Democrat said that he could even back

Hyderabad: Simplify Alpha starts AI Engineering Centre

Hyderabad: Telanganas IT Minister D. Sridhar Babu opened Simplify Alphas new AI Innovation and Engineering Centre in Hyderabad on Monday, Novembe

Deepsea oil block deadline moved to 10th December as India struggles to attract offshore investors

Stock markets end higher amid easing crude oil prices, buying in banks

Mumbai, Nov 9 (PTI) Market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended higher on Monday amid a correction in crude oil prices and buying in blue-chi

Fact-Check: Unrelated Videos Falsely Linked to Recent Attack on BSF in Tripura

We found that both videos are from West Bengal and are unrelated to the recent attack on BSF personnel in Tripura.

Gandhi-Linked Heritage at Risk of Demolition; INTACH Appeals to PMCH, MLA

In early September, bulldozers clawed down the elongated north wing, which housed the hospital's historic Hathwa Ward, and recently tore down the

ED Attaches 11 Properties Worth

Srinagar, Nov 9: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has provisionally attached 11 immovable properties worth Rs 10.63 crore in Srinagar and Bandipo

From Rs 40,421 to Rs 2,720: Cancer drug prices slashed as new MRP kicks in

Cancer treatment is set to become more affordable for patients as revised maximum retail prices (MRPs) of 1,364 anti-cancer drug formulations cam

Rahul Dares Modi To Debate 'Anti-National' And 'Foreign Forces' Remarks

Says CRPF Jawans Didn't Buy PM's 'Lies' Over 'Dimagi Naxals' Remarks

Speeding Car Drags Motorcycle 50 Metres, Leaves 3 Critical in Bhubaneswar

A terrifying incident of reckless drunk driving unfolded in the capital city late last night, leaving three people critically injured and raising

WB HS 3rd Semester Final Answer Key 2027 PDF released, check details

The West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education (WBCHSE) has declared the WB HS 3rd semester final answer keys 2026-27. Students can downlo

In pictures: Smog blankets Indian cities after Deepavali as firecrackers push air quality to severe

Why listening to students voices is crucial to tackling the student suicide crisis in India

In tackling student distress, institutions must centre students lived experiences by ensuring their direct representation on all institutional co

FSSAI action: 7,000 snack items destroyed

Two men arrested in Rajasthan, West Bengal for cybercrimes targeting Chennai residents

The Cyber Crime Police, East Zone arrested a man in Rajasthan for allegedly cheating a Chennai-based businessman by promising high returns throug

Ladakh Govt Hikes DA To 269% For Employees Under 6th Pay Commission

JAMMU/LEH, Nov 9: The Ladakh Administration has increased the Dearness Allowance (DA) for Government employees continuing to draw their salaries

Kerala Orders Random Petrol Inspections Over E20 Ethanol Blending Concerns Following Karnataka Audit

The Kerala state government launched nationwide surprise inspections and laboratory testing of E20 petrol samples across retail fuel outlets on M

Begumpet AQI hits 828 as firecrakers choke Hyderabad on Diwali night

Hyderabad:It took just two hours on Diwali night for Hyderabads air to go from unhealthy to hazardous. At around 9:30 pm on Sunday, November 8, t

Karnataka CM D K Shivakumar meets Siddaramaiah, extends Diwali greetings

Fire breaks out in two shops; LPG blast in Krishna district house, no casualties reported

The reasons for the mishap were not known immediately, and valuable material was damaged in the fire, says locals

India, Lebanon hold first Foreign Office consultations; discuss trade, investment, digital cooperation

Bus veers off Lucknow Agra Expressway

Naidu Thanks NDA Coalition Cadres For Local Body Polls Victory

N Chandrababu Naidu on Monday thanked cadres and leaders of the TDP, Janasena and BJP for their collective efforts in securing the NDA coalition'

Irans hidden oil network in China: Leaked letter details Tehrans strategy

Anuj Shrivatri completes Indias century of Grandmasters | Data

Shrivatri becomes the first Grandmaster from Madhya Pradesh, while Tamil Nadu continues to lead the countrys tally, accounting for 38% of Indias

Kerala tests petrol in four districts for excess ethanol

Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala has begun testing petrol samples from fuel stations in four districts following reports of excess ethanol content in p

Congress defends Kharge's remark on Diwali, says word 'Eid' literally means festival

Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge faced criticism from BJP for referring to Diwali as 'khushiyon ka Eid'. BJP spokespersons argued that such rem

Indian rupee breaks six-day winning streak on state banks' dollar bids

The Indian rupee snapped its six-session winning streak on Monday, November 9, as dollar purchases by state-run banks outweighed positive momentu

Keralam to launch digital dashboard for real-time project monitoring: Chief Minister

The State government has passed the comprehensive Saral Keralam Act by amending 19 existing laws to replace outdated single-window clearance syst

Deepavali pollution spike: how does it affect lung function and respiratory health?| Explainer

Firecracker smoke releases fine particles and harmful gases that irritate the airways and affect lung health. Experts explain the short- and long

Gokul Dairy power tussle: Farmers, Opposition leaders stage protest in Kolhapur

Protests took place in Kolhapur as dairy farmers opposed the state's decision to grant voting rights to nominated directors. The ruling Mahayuti'

Gokul Dairy power tussle: Farmers, Opposition leaders stage protest in Kolhapur

Protests took place in Kolhapur as dairy farmers opposed the state's decision to grant voting rights to nominated directors. The ruling Mahayuti'

Ramkrishna Forgings-Titagarh Rail JV plant in TN to hit full capacity by FY30, eyes global exports

Ramkrishna Forgings holds a 51% stake in the joint venture; The plant near Chennai will be Asias second largest manufacturing facility to produce

Govt may extend FY28 Budget support to boost manufacturing of 100 products

The government is likely to extend support measures in the forthcoming Budget to boost domestic manufacturing of 100 products, including intermed

Disbelief in Bihar family of youth arrested in attack on Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff

With the arrest of Hritik Kumar along with two others in firing incident at Tiger Shroff in Mumbai, its the death of a dream as well for the fami

Nvidia controversy stokes export scrutiny risks for South Korean chipmakers

Samsung Electronics and SK hynix could experience greater export compliance challenges due to Nvidia's scrutiny over AI chips. US authorities hav

2026 to be one of four warmest years on record: WMO

The year 2026 is on track to become one of the four hottest years on record, with global temperatures averaging 1.47C above pre-industrial levels

2026 to be one of four warmest years on record: WMO

The year 2026 is on track to become one of the four hottest years on record, with global temperatures averaging 1.47C above pre-industrial levels

U.S., China, Russia leaders to meet next week, says Trump; Beijing says in communication with parties

Trump on Sunday, November 8, indicated to reporters that a deal on the Russia-Ukraine war, the Iran issue and nuclear arms control would be on th

Sensex Closes 107 Points Higher, Nifty Reclaims 25,000 as PSU Banks Surge 3.7% While IT Slides

Indian equity benchmark indices staged a sharp intraday recovery on Monday, 9 November 2026, successfully erasing earlier losses to close in posi

L&T bags 1,000 - 2,500 cr order from Noida Metro Rail Corporation for Aqua Line extension

The scope of the project covers the part design and construction of a 15.1-km elevated viaduct from Botanical Garden to Noida Sector-142 and from

Sarvam appoints ex-Google Cloud India MD Sashikumar Sreedharan as president

Indian AI company Sarvam on Monday announced that Sashikumar Sreedharan, most recently Managing Director for India at Google Cloud, has joined as

Jindal, Arvedi Group submit binding bids for Italy's former Ilva steelworks

The commissioners will now assess whether the offers are complete and meet the tender requirements, according to a statement

Saudi Arabia tightens hiring rules: Saudization salary bar to rise by 2028

The revised rules will change how companies count Saudi employees, potentially affecting recruitment, salary budgets and opportunities for expatr

DGTR recommends anti-dumping duty on rubber glove imports from Thailand, Malaysia

The proposed five-year duty aims to protect domestic medical examination glove manufacturers from cheap imports, with the final decision resting

Grap curbs: Delhi HC asks MCD to form panel on unsafe building demolitions

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

'He called us Naxals': Rahul Gandhi hits back at PM Modi, renews debate challenge

Explained: AI jailbreak - what is it, how does it work, why is it a concern

AI jailbreaks can bypass safety restrictions in AI models through crafted prompts, raising concerns about their potential misuse for cybercrime,

Dreams bought on credit, lives lost to debt: The human cost of borrowing

Several borrowers have faced severe financial distress due to unpaid loans and constant harassment from lenders. Tragic incidents have occurred w

Video : Kukur Tihar 2026

Along with Diwali another Hindu festival Kukur Tihar which is mainly celebrated in Nepal has gone viral across the globe with many videos. In Hin

Fireworks Under Scrutiny: From Chennai Open Final Postponement To 1,000+ Farm Fires In Punjab

A toxic confluence of festive firecrackers, high-rise infernos, and a sharp spike in stubble burning has disrupted daily life, grounded sports to

Kharge calls Diwali Khushiyon Ki Eid, urges people to set aside differences

China dismisses spy plot claim involving Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang as smear campaign

The so-called Chinese spy allegation is unsubstantiated. It is nothing but smears against China, Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Guo Jia

Andhra SCPCR to organise meeting on Making Fathers Name Optional with stakeholders

SCPCR, in association with NGOs, Children of India Foundation and HELP, will conduct the meeting

AIADMK, AMMK leaders lash out at CM Vijay over Deepavali day murders across Tamil Nadu

Edappadi Palaniswami and T.T.V. Dhinakaran came down heavily on the TVK-led government.

Rape-murder accused killed in encounter in Bengal; CM Adhikari says cops entitled to retaliate in self-defence

A man accused of raping and murdering his 12-year-old niece in West Bengal's Uttar Dinajpur district was killed in an exchange of fire with polic

David Warner backs Usman Khawaja's claims over sandpapergate saga, says 'it's 100% accurate'

Former cricketer David Warner has publicly backed Usman Khawajas account of the 2018 Australian ball-tampering scandal. He has also accused Crick

Prominent finance and technology figures comment on Nvidia's probe into CEO Jensen Huang

Nvidia's board is looking into CEO Jensen Huang due to concerns regarding his relationship with a Chinese businesswoman. Analysts express uncerta

MPEDA rolls out digital catch certification system to meet EU norms

In consultation with stakeholders, MPEDA has empanelled private agencies to develop applications for capturing traceability data required under t

Nagpur couple earns Rs 4L per month from 400 sqft

'Semantically ignorant': Congress defends Kharge's 'Diwali a khushiyon ki Eid' remark

Cases booked on all seen attackers in Kalighat clash, West Bengal CM says

Those who tried to slap police, raised their fists and hurled threats have been booked under various sections. Police personnel were injured and

Engineering student heading to college dies in accident in Nallakunta

Hyderabad: A 21-year-old engineering student died in an accident in Hyderabad on Monday, November 9, after her bike was rammed by a bus at Nallak

Leopard sighting triggers panic in Telangana village

Hyderabad: A leopard sighting near Dandepally village in Ramayampet mandal has caused concern among residents. According to reports, villagers sp

National Social Justice Alliance launched in Bhopal

Bhopal: The National Social Justice Alliance, bringing together a wide range of social organisations, institutions and activists, was launched at

Man involved in repeated criminal activities held under PSA in Doda

Five cases have been registered against Riaz Ahmed over the years, the police said, and he has been lodged in Bhaderwah district jail

Rubio says US-Iran diplomacy makes little progress

Washington: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Sunday (local time) that diplomatic efforts to end the US-Iran conflict have made little pr

How a hedge fund's warning against Nvidia gained relevance six months later

A short seller had flagged Nvidia's China exposure and CEO Jensen Huang's close ties with a Megaspeed executive in May, months before fresh revel

Delhi chokes after Deepavali as smog pushes air quality into severe category

A thick blanket of smog engulfed Delhi after Deepavali celebrations, with air quality deteriorating sharply across the capital. Several monitorin

Pakistani TV anchorperson Rabia Ahsan shot dead

Jensen Huang admits to an affair with a Chinese businesswoman suspected of being a spy: How NVIDIA CEO has repeatedly backed China

Jensen Huang's affair with a suspected Chinese spy raises serious questions and concerns about his repeated defence of China and its access to Am

China extends suspension of new rare earth controls until January 10

Beijing extended the suspension of export controls on certain rare earths, industrial diamonds and lithium battery technology as it negotiates a

Coal gasification scheme: Second-round applications to open on November 10

Companies had until November 9 to submit proposals through the MSTC portal for the second round of the scheme, which aims to build 75 million ton

5-Year-Old Girl Raped in Debagada, Rushed to VIMSAR Burla

A shocking incident has triggered widespread outrage and grief across the Debagada district after a 5-year-old girl was brutally assaulted at a v

Amit Shah sets 2028 deadline for drug-free Gujarat, urges citizens to report narcotics sales

The Union Home Minister said Gujarat should be drug-free by December 31, 2028, a year ahead of the national deadline, and announced a State contr

Amid threats, Amitabh Bachchan meets fans without bulletproof glass

New Delhi: Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan stepped out on Sunday for his weekly meeting with fans sans the bulletproof glass that became a to

Iran defends two-day proposal for peace talks after US rejects conditions

Is it unreasonable that Iran demands that US illegal sanctions and its naval blockade must be lifted before negotiations start and that the war s

IFF, SFLC Row: Who Answers for a Wrong Social Media Takedown Request?

By design, the IT Rules amendments enable censorship at pace and scale while rendering platform checks moot.

NDAs popularity in AP is growing: CM Naidu

Asks Center to withdraw 500 notes to eliminate corruption and money power in elections