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Black Doves Season 2 review: Keira Knightley and Ben Whishaw spy thriller continues to swing between gore, grit and giggles

While tighter than Season 1, the second outing still has its outrageous shoot-outs and hit-and-miss humour, but its quieter moments make up for them to a certain extent

10 Nov 2026 8:21 pm
Abhishek Raghuram juxtaposes rhythmic brilliance with melodic introspection

Abhishek was supported by Krishna Sriram on the ghatam and Surmukh Karanth on the kanjira at Bharat Sangeet Utsav, held at Narada Gana Sabha.

10 Nov 2026 5:50 pm
A nation on the big screen: The spirit of India through cinema

In such turbulent times of global unease, we must question ourselves what freedom means to us in the modern day. Let us explore how Indian cinema has captured a nation which questions and rebuilds itself after centuries of British rule. Rudrangsh Gupta reviews films made in India that capture the spirit of Post-Independent India over the years...

10 Nov 2026 4:56 pm
Poland arrests two Ukrainians over alleged Russian espionage, sabotage

Poland has long accused Russia and its ally Belarus of waging a hybrid campaign involving sabotage, cyberattacks and disinformation since Moscows 2022 invasion of Ukraine

10 Nov 2026 4:26 pm
Kadambini Ganguly: breaking barriers in medicine

In her time, Kadambini Ganguly challenged convention to become the first Indian female doctor to practice Western medicine

10 Nov 2026 4:22 pm
Explained | What did the Supreme Court clarify on the OBC creamy layer?

Can parental salary alone disqualify a candidate from claiming OBC reservation benefits? What role do the 1993 Office Memorandum and the 2004 clarification play in determining creamy-layer status?

10 Nov 2026 4:20 pm
Union Minister Sonowal inaugurates Yamuna cruise service in Delhi to boost river tourism

The project is being developed to promote river-based tourism along the Yamuna stretch upstream of the Wazirabad barrage

10 Nov 2026 4:20 pm
The Ramayana as a typeface

How an Indian designer and two Madhubani artists translated an ancient epic into the English alphabet

10 Nov 2026 4:20 pm
Chennai police arrest 36 persons in citywide crackdown on rowdies

Commissioner Amalraj warned that legal action would be taken against those involved in criminal activities or acts that threaten law and order

10 Nov 2026 4:17 pm
Three arrested for pushing couple into pit near Anthiyur

Three persons who visited the couples porridge shop on Monday consumed the food but refused to pay; when an argument broke out, they pushed the couple into a pit and fled

10 Nov 2026 4:15 pm
Why are we becoming vishwaguru in air pollution? Kharge asks Modi government

Clean air is a fundamental right, not a privilege to be granted by the Government, Mallikarjun Kharge said

10 Nov 2026 4:01 pm
Two arrested with ganja worth 1.8 lakh in Bhavanisagar

Following a tip-off about the illegal sale of ganja in the area, a police team conducted a search near the market and detained two persons on suspicion

10 Nov 2026 3:57 pm
Watch: TN Minister Rajmohan: No bias for Deputy Speaker in Thuraiyur case

TN Minister Rajmohan says there will be no party bias in the Thuraiyur issue, adding that allegations against anyone, including the Deputy Speaker, will be thoroughly investigated.

10 Nov 2026 3:56 pm
Schedule for eight Ladakh hill council elections announced, polling on December 4

Several groups, including the Leh Apex Body and the Kargil Democratic Alliance, have demanded postponement of the polls until after the winter season

10 Nov 2026 3:55 pm
Iraq reopens border crossing with Iran

The Iraqi government closed the Al-Sheeb crossing in Missan province in October

10 Nov 2026 3:54 pm
Watch: TN Deputy Speaker Ravishankar accused of assault, death threats over civic complaints

Tamil Nadu Deputy Speaker and Thuraiyur TVK MLA M. Ravishankar faces allegations of assaulting a resident who raised drinking water shortage and other civic issues. The resident also alleges that he was threatened and forced to withdraw his claims.

10 Nov 2026 3:53 pm
Kozhikodes traffic master plan remains on paper a year after proposal

The ambitious plan, envisaging intelligent traffic control systems, modern parking solutions and scientific traffic management practices, was expected to bring a major transformation to the citys increasingly strained road network

10 Nov 2026 3:52 pm
Watch: Trump says Iran war is effectively over, says military action not necessary for now

U.S. President Donald Trump says military action against Iran is not necessary for now, but warns that American forces remain ready to strike if needed. He also says Washington is seeking a long-term deal to curb Irans nuclear programme, amid efforts to end the eight-month-old war.

10 Nov 2026 3:51 pm
U.S. judge orders psychiatric exam for Meghan Markle's father

Thomas Markle, 82, is charged with one count of possession of child pornography and made an initial court appearance in Tampa, Florida

10 Nov 2026 3:50 pm
Modern Vachana Mantapa planned near Kalaburagi; Museum, research and experience centres to be part of the proposed facility at Kapnoor

The State government is planning to establish a modern Vachana Mantap near Kapnoor village on the outskirts of Kalaburagi city to showcase the literary, cultural and social legacy of the 12th-centuryVachana movement.

10 Nov 2026 3:48 pm
23 booked in drug-related cases in Davangere district

The ANTF team arrested Mohammed Sahil, 23, for allegedly selling ganja illegally, and seized 300 grams of ganja and 1,100 in cash from him.

10 Nov 2026 3:44 pm
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay launches Eri portal to process online NOC applications for waterbody restoration

Organisations can now apply online to undertake desilting, strengthening of bunds, and other permitted minor improvement works

10 Nov 2026 3:42 pm
CISCE announces ICSE and ISC 2027 examination timetable

ICSE (Class 10) from February 15 and ISC (Class 12) from February 9

10 Nov 2026 3:37 pm
Zelensky holds air defence, energy security talks with Nordic leaders

The Nordic countries are among the main supporters of Ukraine and Zelensky travelled to Oslo at the end of October to meet with American envoys

10 Nov 2026 3:37 pm
Strict no-parking, double Cobra Beat deployment on alternative routes to ease Hebbal traffic

The BTP has clarified that there will be no restrictions on any vehicles, except heavy goods vehicles, using Ballari Road, where work is under way near Hebbal Flyover.

10 Nov 2026 3:36 pm
ECI extends model code restrictions to retired Govt officials engaged by States

The Election Commission of India said such individuals must maintain political neutrality and refrain from participating in election campaigns or canvassing

10 Nov 2026 3:35 pm
Mumbai AQI Rises From 131 to 278 on Diwali

Professor Gufran Baig of NIAS said winds from the sea increased in speed over 48 hours. A change in wind direction took place over 48 hours. The process controlled pollutants in the air

10 Nov 2026 3:22 pm
Pinaki Ranjan Mohantys Counter Poetry explores the changing ecology of Chilika Lake

In his debut solo exhibition, Odia sculptor and painter Pinaki Ranjan Mohanty confronts the ecological decay plaguing Asias largest brackish lagoon

10 Nov 2026 3:21 pm
Deepavali pollution renews debate over green crackers and air quality | The Hindu Editorial

The return of severe air pollution after Deepavali has reignited debate over the effectiveness of green crackers, firecracker regulations and public health protections.

10 Nov 2026 3:20 pm
Community dog feeder hacked to death after argument over bursting firecrackers in Chennai

He was riding his motorcycle along Vanniyar Street when a group of friends was bursting firecrackers on the road. Some of the crackers reportedly landed on him

10 Nov 2026 3:00 pm
COP31: Can negotiators finally deliver results? | The Hindu explains

From catastrophic floods in Nepal to record-breaking heat, droughts and wildfires, the climate crisis is no longer a future threat. It is happening now. As world leaders gather in Antalya for COP31, the focus has shifted from promises to implementation. Countries are under pressure to cut emissions, fund adaptation efforts and help vulnerable nations cope with rising climate impacts.

10 Nov 2026 2:59 pm
Does the Temple wearable reveal useful information about brain health?

Billionaire Deepinder Goyal has begun selling Temple, a temple-attached wearable he says can monitor brain health and ageing by measuring cerebral blood flow outside the lab. Critics and doctors question the devices medical claims, noting the evidence is preliminary, not peer-reviewed, and its core metricthe Brain Flow indexremains controversial amid concerns over links to longevity or cognitive outcomes

10 Nov 2026 2:54 pm
Telangana RTC to improve passenger information services, security at 86 bus stations

The transformation plan includes installing CCTV cameras, and providing contact numbers to help passengers access information about Telangana RTC bus services

10 Nov 2026 2:45 pm
Fresh Vande Mataram row in Keralam as Health Minister returns to seat before full rendition ends at State govt event; BJP seeks apology

K. Muraleedharan defends his action, saying he will not allow anyone to hijack a State government event

10 Nov 2026 2:42 pm
India, U.S. vow to jointly act against emerging drug threats

The Narcotics Control Bureau hosted the 2nd India-United States of America Drug Policy Executive Working Group Meeting on November 2-3

10 Nov 2026 2:38 pm
Sensationalism over governance: Union Minister Pralhad Joshi over Karnatakas ethanol blending claims

All 56 samples tested in Karnataka by the OMCs were compliant, recording 1920% of ethanol blend in petrol, with an average of 19.30%, the Minister claimed in a post on X.

10 Nov 2026 2:13 pm
Andhra government expected to make significant allocations for Neradi barrage to be constructed on Vamsadhara river

According to BRR Vamsadhara Project Chairman Aravala Ravindrababu, the State government which had given an administrative sanction for 461 crores a couple of months back, may give additional sanctions in the next budget

10 Nov 2026 2:08 pm
Farmers demand uniform 4,200 sugarcane rate across Maharashtra

The delegation demanded a 2 lakh incentive grant for farmers who regularly repay their loans and 1 lakh per hectare in financial assistance for drought-affected cultivators

10 Nov 2026 2:05 pm
Hyderabad gears up for Chhath Puja from November 13-16, 2026

Bihar Association urges civic bodies to make arrangements with focus on sanitation and hygiene. Telangana government has directed civic bodies and disaster management authorities to facilitate Chhath Puja at 28 locations across Hyderabad.

10 Nov 2026 1:57 pm
Pannuns civil lawsuit: U.S. State department formally serves notice to India

The State Department said it was legally obliged to do so and is not taking a position on the case

10 Nov 2026 1:57 pm
Germany and Ireland emerge as preferred destinations for higher education for Indian students

Out of more than 60,000 students who are going to Germany, 12,000 students (20%), are from Karnataka, says Karan Lalit, Executive Director, South Asia, TOEFL and GRE

10 Nov 2026 1:49 pm
Andhra teachers associations flag anomalies in new service rules

The associations said they had repeatedly requested the government to frame comprehensive and uniform service rules for Government and Panchayat Raj teachers in the wake of the Presidential Order, 2025

10 Nov 2026 1:48 pm