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Crew member missing as Indonesian water-bombing helicopter crashes

Dramatic video footage showed the firefighting helicopter being slowly dragged downward after filling its bucket from the Barito River, eventuall

Crew member missing as Indonesian water-bombing helicopter crashes

Dramatic video footage showed the firefighting helicopter being slowly dragged downward after filling its bucket from the Barito River, eventuall

Taiwan detains Communist Party leader over alleged Chinese sponsorship in election

Prosecutors also alleged that Mr. Lin sought to buy votes by repeatedly recruiting voters to travel to mainland China, where they received hospit

Katrina Kaif, Vicky Kaushal reveal son Vihaan's face in first-ever family photo on Diwali

Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal have the best surprise for their fans on Diwali. The couple revealed their son, Vihaan's face on Diwali in a first

Dalal Street rings in Samvat 2083 with Sensex up 250 points

Mumbai: Indian equity benchmark indices opened in positive territory during the special Muhurat Trading session on Sunday, November 8, marking th

Stock markets begin Samvat 2083 on a firm note in special Muhurat trading

Muhurat trading is a symbolic market session held on Diwali, which also marks the beginning of the new Hindu calendar year

Vijayan demands withdrawal of circular allowing colleges to increase seats without Keralam Govt nod

The CPI(M) veteran said a September 11 circular issued by the Higher Education Department had made prior government approval mandatory for introd

Vijayan demands withdrawal of circular allowing colleges to increase seats without Keralam Govt nod

The CPI(M) veteran said a September 11 circular issued by the Higher Education Department had made prior government approval mandatory for introd

EU close to deal to link UK carbon market nearly six years after Brexit

The agreement, to be announced at a key summit later this month, would enable carbon permits to be traded across the two emissions systems

A strict 14-year-old building rule irks Hyderabad realtors

Hyderabad: Real estate developers and residents in Hyderabad are unhappy with the governments decision to strictly enforce a 14-year-old building

ICICI Bank, Divi's among 14 NSE 500 stocks hit new highs in Muhurat session

Divi's Labs surged 6% to a new high of 10,950 in Diwali-special Muhurat trading session, after the pharma company reported 64% surge in Q2 net pr

Soccer-Dalian claim Chinese Super League title after Chengdu collapse

Dalian Yingbo lifted the Chinese Super League title

DK Shivakumar Appeals to CM Vijay for Unity Over Mekedatu Dam Issue

He underlined that the Mekedatu reservoir will ultimately benefit both states and act as a crucial balancing system for the region during water s

Dwayne Johnson celebrates moms 78th birthday, says his number one job is to keep her happy

Digital Desk | Los Angeles, Nov 8 (IANS) Hollywood actor Dwayne Johnson recently celebrated his mother Ata Johnsons 78th birthday. On Sunday, the

Riyadh financial district targeted in missile attack, Aramco tower damaged: witnesses

Multiple floors of the Aramco tower appeared to have sustained damage, said another witness, with glass shattered and damage to part of the tower

Hyderabad: Fire Breaks Out At Firecracker Shop In Chilkalguda

Locals panicked after hearing the loud sounds and witnessing the massive flames rising from the shop. The fire gutted the shop.

Poland: Six killed, 15 injured in shooting at Krakows Main Square

Six people were killed and 15 others injured after a gunman opened fire at Krakows Main Square in Poland on November 7, 2026. The 25-year-old sus

An Oxfordshire farmer kept a small bronze figure in a margarine tub for more than 10 years; it proved to be a Roman Minerva statue dating to around AD 43200

In a surprising twist of fate, a retired truck driver unearthed a nearly 2,000-year-old statue of Minerva, the Roman goddess, in Oxfordshire. Ini

Saudi Aramco building damaged by falling debris after attempted attack

A Reuters witness saw blown-out windows across several floors of the Aramco Tower, one of the tallest buildings in the capital's King Abdullah Fi

Warfare technology finds new use on Britain's farms to boost crop yields

Britain's biggest grocer is testing drones, underground radar and sensor-equipped harvesters at a low-carbon farm in Lincolnshire to improve crop

Telangana celebrates Deepavali with traditional fervour

Hyderabad: Deepavali was celebrated with traditional fervour across Telangana on Sunday, November 8. The festivities began with prayers at temple

56% of global business leaders expect disruptions to severely hit operations: KPMG

A recent KPMG International report indicates that 56 percent of global business leaders anticipate severe disruptions affecting operations. The r

'Will remain indebted to their valour': Rajnath Singh pays homage to immortal bravehearts in Sikkim

Bangladesh Law Minister calls Hasina convicted criminal, says extradition request sent to India

Indian govt previously acknowledged receiving Bangladesh's extradition requests for Ms. Hasina but has not announced any decision on handing her

Multiple explosions reported across Iran

Tehran: Fresh explosions were reported early on Sunday, November 8, across several locations in southern Iran, amid escalating regional tensions.

Will Dana White Take Trump's Job Offer? UFC Chief Keeps Reporters Guessing

Dana White was in London for a boxing event when he was asked whether he would accept Trump's offer to become the next White House press secretar

Armed Maoists gone, but 'dimagi Naxals' instigating people against Constitution: Modi

Celebrating Diwali with security personnel in Bastar, Modi said the fight against Maoist ideology must continue despite the governments announcem

Railway Junior Engineer Answer Key 2026 Soon: Know How To Download, Next Process

The RRB JE Answer key 2026 for CBT 1 is expected to be released soon. Once released candidates will be able to download it using their registrati

Tata Steel spurts 3% in Muhurat trading session post steady Q2 earnings

Tata Steel share price hit a high of 192.19, gaining over 3 per cent on the NSE in Sunday's Muhurat trading session.

IRGC dismisses new US plan to tighten economic pressure on Iran as 'wordplay'

The US military has launched Task Force Iron Gate to restrict Iran's movement of weapons and materials. Revolutionary Guards spokesperson Hossein

BTS Star V Wishes Indian ARMYs

BTS member Kim Taehyung, popularly known as V, made Diwali celebrations special for Indian fans by extending festive wishes in Hindi on Sunday. T

'Strait of Hormuz gives Iran strategic leverage,' says Iranian official

Iranian official Abbas-Ali Kadkhodaei said the Strait of Hormuz gives Tehran strategic leverage in global affairs, citing recent developments in

Saudi Aramco building in Riyadh damaged by falling debris after attempted attack, ministry says

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Agitation against CEC will go on till he is removed: Venugopal

We will withdraw from this agitation only after Gyanesh Kumar is removed from the post and steps are taken to make India's electoral system and p

Bangladesh law minister calls Hasina 'convicted criminal', says extradition request sent to India

Law Minister Md Asaduzzaman said Dhaka has formally requested Hasinas repatriation under the India-Bangladesh extradition treaty and will follow

Meet Tripura

With 5.10 lakh in mission support, Lipi expanded her craft enterprise into multiple livelihood ventures.

Delhi teen worked for 20 hours, starved, burned with hot iron

New Delhi: A 16-year-old girl, who was allegedly forced to work for nearly 20 hours a day, burnt repeatedly with a hot iron, and deprived of food

Delhi Air Pollution Worsens On Diwali As AQI Hits 384

The national capital witnessed alarming pollution levels on Diwali morning, with the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) reaching 384, placing the ci

Bangladesh calls Hasina

Dhaka: Bangladeshs Law Minister Md Asaduzzaman on Sunday, November 8, described ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina as a convicted criminal and s

PM Modi, Naidu among leaders who wish Telangana CM on birthday

Hyderabad: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, the Chief Ministers of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Himachal Pradesh, N Cha

'Armed Naxals wiped out, but 'Dimagi Naxals' have taken control': PM Modi

Revanth Reddy Vows to Turn One Crore Women into Millionaires by 2034

Revanth Reddy promised to work towards making every member financially independent and a successful entrepreneur

Abhishek Banerjee's birthday turns into BJP-TMC showdown in Bengal: What we know

Samvat 2083: Shankar Sharma Wants A Tax Cut, But Not The One You'd Expect

He calls himself LTCG's biggest critic, but says the tax wasn't why FIIs left India. The relief he wants is for fixed-income investors.

'Naxals Gone From Forests, But Dimagi Naxals Remain': PM Modi Celebrates Diwali With Security Forces In Chhattisgarh's Bastar

Sonam Wangchuk accuses Ladakh governor of smear campaign

Activist Sonam Wangchuk has said he is the subject of a witch-hunt by the Ladakh Lieutenant Governor's office, which he accused of targeting him

Jagtial Youth Found Dead In US Hostel Room

Rishi's friends informed his family members that he was found dead in his hostel room. The circumstances surrounding his death are not yet known.

More girls are coming forward: Puja Tomar on MMA's growing popularity in India

Puja Tomar has seen MMA grow in India since becoming the first Indian woman to win a UFC fight. She wants better grassroots support, internationa

Keralam LoP Vijayan to Shift Homes as Official Residence Repairs Drag On

A fire broke out at Cantonment House last month, damaging a portion of the building. Vijayan has since raised concerns several times over the del

West Asia crisis: IOC to buy crude and LPG ships

New Delhi: State-owned Indian Oil Corporation plans to acquire crude oil and liquefied petroleum gas carriers of its own as disruptions to shippi

Taiwan detains communist party leader over alleged links to China ahead of local polls

Authorities in Taiwan have detained the leader of the Taiwan People's Communist Party over alleged election interference and vote-buying. Lin Te-

Egypt deepens gas cuts to fertilizer makers as energy squeeze tightens

Egyptian fertilizer producers have been notified

The Mission Is Waiting: NASA Opens Astronaut Applications For Artemis Programme

To qualify, applicants typically need to be U.S. citizens holding a master's degree in a STEM field.

30 lakh on local poll lists missing from Rajasthan SIR roll: Activist

Jaipur: Nearly 30 lakh voters appearing in Rajasthans electoral rolls used for local body elections are missing from the Election Commissions fin

Ayodhya glows with over 36 lakh diyas in grand 10th Deepotsav

Ayodhya: Ayodhya, the birthplace of Lord Ram, was illuminated with over 36 lakh earthen lamps on Saturday, November 7, as the city celebrated the

Thane court sentences man to 20 years rigorous imprisonment for raping minor on promise of marriage

Four prosecution witnesses, including the survivor, her mother and neighbour, were examined to prove the charges against the accused

Thane court sentences man to 20 years rigorous imprisonment for raping minor on promise of marriage

Four prosecution witnesses, including the survivor, her mother and neighbour, were examined to prove the charges against the accused

Telangana CM Revanth Reddy Celebrates Birthday With Family In Kodangal

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and several other prominent leaders

Two tankers hit mines in Hormuz, US disables ship

Tehran: The navy of Irans Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said early Sunday two violating oil tankers attempting to pass through an unau

Three Killed in Head-on Bike Crash near Melur

Arumugam and Lokesh were travelling towards Pulipatti along the Alagar Kovil road to buy meat for the festival when their motorcycle collided hea

Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant loses external power supply, Russian-installed management says

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Blasts Reported On Iran

Tehran: Multiple explosions were heard across strategic coastal locations in southern Iran, including Qeshm Island and the port of Jask, with loc

Student from Jagtial found dead in United States

Hyderabad: A 22-year-old B. Tech graduate from Jagtial district was reportedly found dead in the United States on Saturday, November 7. The decea

South Africa's ANC battered by local election losses ahead of coalition talks

South Africa's African National Congress (ANC) was dealt a stinging blow in last week's municipal elections, near-complete results showed on Sund

PM Modi credits firm policies for breaking Naxal funding and ending violence

Digital Desk | Jagdalpur/Raipur (Chhattisgarh), Nov 8 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday underlined that lasting success against Naxal

Dangerous harmonies: Is there a hidden villain in Indias devastating electrical fires?

Electrical causes are predominating in Indias recent fire incidents; while codes and guidelines are covering these increasingly, there are still

Sanskrit University suspension row: Govindan backs stir, says it should go on till suspended students write exams

Sixteen students were suspended after a Students Federation of India-led protest during a syndicate meeting on August 13 over a lack of adequate

Deport dot heads: Conservatives storm Seattle

Washington: Conservative activists led by Jake Lang stormed Diwali celebrations in Seattle carrying placards calling for the deportation of all d

Rajasthan BJP MLA Jaswant Yadav dies at 73 after prolonged illness

Mr. Yadav was a four-time MLA and had also represented Alwar in the Lok Sabha

'From India to Pakistan, everyone invited': Anant Singh on daughter's grand wedding

'Big player, bigger heart': KL Rahul gifts match award phone to ground staff member

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 8 (IANS) Indian wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul won hearts with a thoughtful gesture as he gifted his Game Changer of

Sri Lankan lawmakers, Indian envoy, members of Indian community participate in Diwali celebrations in Colombo

Digital Desk | Colombo, Nov 8 (IANS) Sri Lankan lawmakers, political leaders, business community, diplomats, India's High Commissioner to Sri Lan

Empty Bus Turns Turtle After Hitting Median Near Karur, Crew Injured

The bus was returning to Tirupur empty after dropping off passengers at Tiruchirappalli

Banner seeking information on four wanted terrorists put up at Srinagar's Lal Chowk | Video

A banner seeking information about four terrorists wanted by security forces in Kashmir surfaced in Srinagar's Lal Chowk area on Sunday. The flex

Saudi-led coalition intercepts two Houthi missiles fired towards Riyadh

Saudi Civil Defence had issued an alert in the Riyadh region shortly before the booms, a Reuters witness said. Authorities later announced that t

Happy Diwali 2026: 5 Easy Tips To Create Diwali Rangoli Designs

Happy Diwali 2026: With just a few simple techniques and everyday items, anyone can craft a stunning rangoli design.

Jury Awards Damages To Neighbours: Sand mine ordered to pay $530,000; verdict seen as key for similar disputes

Hindalco flags coal shortage, expects 5% rise in aluminium production costs

The metals company expects aluminium production costs to rise another 5 per cent sequentially in the December quarter, after a similar increase i

Todays Gold Rate in India November 8: Gold prices steady in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bengaluru

22, 24 carat Gold prices remain steady across metro cities on November 8

In the 1830s, Americans bought tomato ketchup as medicine after a physician claimed tomatoes could treat indigestion and diarrhoea; pills made from tomato extract were sold across the country before the craze collapsed.

UAE rescues 22 after cargo ship catches fire in Gulf of Oman

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) rescued 22 people from a cargo vessel after a fire broke out in the Gulf of Oman, amid heightened tensions over sh

Todays Gold Rate in India November 8: Gold prices steady in Coimbatore, Nagpur, Visakhapatnam, Surat, Jaipur

22, 24 carat Gold prices remain steady across other cities on November 8

Delhi Diwali Begins With AQI Nearing Severe Mark At 383

24 Monitoring Stations Record Severe Air Quality; Jahangirpuri Worst At 450

TDP-Led NDA Wins Andhra Rural Polls, Jagan Reddy Alleges Irregularities

TDP state president Palla Srinivasa Rao described the outcome as a massive public endorsement of the NDA government's welfare and development age

Police Raid 13 Hookah Bars in Chennai

The Mylapore police have seized 91 kilograms of gutkha products being smuggled in a cargo vehicle and arrested one person

Notes & Chords | Taking Parai Isai to new stages

In this episode of The Hindus Notes & Chords series featuring conversations with seasoned artistes and young practitioners of music we speak to

How a 5-year-old turned garden cucumbers into a pickle business

Jay Shah, Virat Kohli And Gautam Gambhir Lead Diwali Wishes From Cricket Fraternity

Jay Shah, Virat Kohli and Gautam Gambhir were among several prominent cricket personalities who extended their Diwali greetings on Sunday, wishin

PM Modi celebrates Diwali with security forces in Bastar, shares heartfelt message

Erode Kani Market Traders Protest Against Roadside Vendors

The traders at the integrated textile shopping complex, Kani Market, functioning near Panneerselvam Park protested that the roadside business and