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Television actor Nandish Singh Sandhu is married! The actor tied the knot with actor Kavita Banerjee in a traditional Bengali wedding ceremony in Hooghly, West Bengal, on November 14. The couple celebrated their big day in the presence of family members and close friends

A nine-year-old Class 3 student died after a school fence collapsed at Middle School Janbazpora in Kupwara on Children's Day. Following the tragedy, the Directorate of School Education Kashmir suspended a teacher and ordered an inquiry.

An unhappy IIT engineer wanting to escape a toxic Qualcomm workplace was laid off instead, receiving a massive severance package totaling 15 months of salary. Overjoyed by this financial cushion, he proudly called the unexpected job cut a major blessing in disguise for his future career path.

A prayer meeting was scheduled for November 15 in Mumbai. Jayanta was the son of legendary singer and composer Hemant Kumar and was associated with films such as Mazaaq and Do Ladke Dono Kadke, as well as the television serial Talaash.

Sensex and Nifty face a volatile week as FII inflows, Nvidia earnings, crude oil prices, rising inflation and RBI rate hike expectations influence market sentiment.

Poultry farmers in Tamil Nadu's Namakkal are struggling as maize prices have surged nearly 55%, rising from 22 to 34 per kg. Inadequate rainfall and reduced supplies from major cultivation areas have triggered shortages.

Pakistan's political leaders have revived the debate over creating new provinces and administrative units amid rising inflation, unemployment and deteriorating public services. Supporters argue that smaller provinces could improve governance and service delivery in the country, which has a population of over 250 million.

Salman called Kanika 'dumb' and 'tubelight' while criticising her behaviour. He also slammed Scout for pushing Yung DSA during a task, calling him the worst friend on the show. Meanwhile, Gaurav Gupta's jokes about Love and Scout also became a talking point.

The visit marks her biggest overseas engagement since undergoing preventative chemotherapy for cancer in 2024. Founded by Prince William in 2020, the Earthshot Prize awards five winners 1 million each to scale up their environmental projects.

Comedian Samay Raina has sparked a social media debate over a joke about India's Got Latent contestant Salma Deewani. His cousin is her husband remark has gone viral, with several social media users questioning whether the joke mocked the Muslim community.

Rajan shared pictures with the actor on Instagram, expressing happiness about their reunion and a fresh beginning. Hina responded with an emotional note about gratitude, forgiveness and mutual respect, saying she never wanted to say anything she couldn't take back.

Congress leader Sam Pitroda alleges surveillance of his phone, laptop and bank accounts but says he cannot identify those responsible, distancing himself from Rahul Gandhi's accusation against PM Modi.

Hitting back, Shivakumar said, It is my state, my right, maintaining that Karnataka was entitled to construct the dam while protecting Tamil Nadu's allocated share of Cauvery water. He also urged the Centre to expedite the necessary clearances, arguing that the project would benefit Bengaluru

Anirudh Ravichander and Kavya Maran married in Greece on November 11, choosing a self-respect marriage instead of a conventional Hindu ceremony. The nearly century-old Tamil tradition does not require priests or religious rituals; it emphasises mutual consent, equality and dignity.

Survivors of the fatal bus-truck collision in Assam have alleged that the passenger vehicle was overloaded, carrying nearly 60 people against its capacity of around 30, and travelling at nearly 100 kmph before entering the wrong lane.

Preetika looked resplendent in a red bridal outfit, while her husband wore white. However, the actor blurred her husband's face, explaining that she wanted to keep the wedding private, as it was a personal and sacred occasion.

Singer Dhvani Bhanushali announced her engagement to boyfriend Yash Bhanushali. On Friday, she shared romantic pictures from the proposal, including one in which she flaunts her engagement ring. Calling Yash her cupcake for life.

Jensen Huang admitted having an affair in a statement on November 8, issued after reports emerged about his relationship with Alice Huang. He did not identify the woman by name. Days later, he resigned from Nvidia after 33 years at the company he co-founded.

Komal Rani's pictures with Govinda have sparked a discussion online, with Rakhi Sawant reacting with angry-face emojis. Fans also weighed in, recalling Sunita Ahuja's recent remark that no one could separate her from Govinda.

Karan Johar's unfiltered conversations on Koffee With Karan featuring Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra have left netizens surprised, with viewers questioning the show's explicit bedroom-related questions and comparing them to the controversy surrounding Ranveer Allahbadia and Samay Raina's India's Got Latent.

The actor has been advised strict bed rest and is undergoing physiotherapy at home. Amid his health concerns, a report has also raised questions about producers reportedly contacting him to finish pending dubbing work, even as he struggles to speak comfortably.

Former Chief Minister Dr Farooq Abdullah has termed the recent Kulgam and Kishtwar terror attacks an eye-opener for those claiming normalcy in Jammu and Kashmir after the abrogation of Article 370. He also urged Pakistan to shun terrorism and initiate dialogue with India while clarifying his controversial remarks at a recent Baramulla rally.

Shah Rukh Khan and Gauri Khan attended the event alongside Danube Group Founder and Chairman Rizwan Sajan, Managing Director Adel Sajan and filmmaker Karan Johar, who hosted the evening. The launch marked the second collaboration between the Bollywood superstar and the Dubai-based developer.

From joking about the delayed delivery to fans searching for Saif ka Ghee on Blinkit and Swiggy, the actor's association with Gowardhan has become a pop-culture talking point. The buzz has also brought attention to Parag Milk Foods, the company behind Gowardhan Ghee.

Old videos showing Microsoft employees enjoying free meals and workplace perks have resurfaced online amid discussions around the company's Voluntary Exit Offer, sparking fresh debate about corporate culture and job security.

Delhi's Diwali PM2.5 levels may have been 49% higher than official figures, reaching an estimated 400 g/m, according to a CREA analysis of missing monitoring data. Bengaluru also witnessed a sharp rise in pollution, with its AQI peaking at 141 during the three-day Deepavali period, compared with 98 last year.

Ladakh has been declared India's first 100% organic Union Territory, marking a major milestone in sustainable agriculture. Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena credited farmers and the administration for promoting chemical-free farming, conserving the fragile Himalayan ecosystem, and creating opportunities to improve farmers' incomes through better market access for organic produce.

Former Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah's remarks claiming that Pakistan was protecting the people of Jammu and Kashmir have triggered a political controversy, with Congress distancing itself from the National Conference chief's statement and the BJP accusing him of echoing Pakistan's narrative.

Climate activist and Leh Apex Body leader Sonam Wangchuk has criticised the arrest of three CJP leaders in Delhi, describing the situation as an undeclared emergency. He warned that he would consider an indefinite fast or a padyatra if the leaders were not released by the following day. Wangchuk had earlier announced that he would skip the CJP's October 10 protest at Jantar Mantar due to preparations for the approaching winter in Ladakh.

A six-member Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been constituted to probe the alleged sexual assault, illegal termination of pregnancy and death of a 12-year-old tribal girl and her stillborn child in Kishtwar's Chatroo. Meanwhile, the Tribal Gujjar Bakarwal Welfare Foundation has demanded protection for the victim's family and strict action against those allegedly attempting to hush up the case.

The JERC's decision to raise electricity tariffs in Jammu and Kashmir by an average 6.83 per cent from September 1 has triggered a political storm, with opposition parties accusing the National Conference government of betraying its promise of 200 units of free electricity. BJP, Apni Party, Peoples Conference and PDP leaders have criticised the hike, while trade bodies have warned that it could add to the financial burden on consumers and further strain the region's economy.

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha took an apparent swipe at former Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti over her past remarks on the Tricolour, saying the national flag is today being held high with pride across Jammu and Kashmir. He also called for a united societal effort to combat terrorism, narco-terrorism, substance abuse and corruption.

The BJP faced another embarrassment in Jammu and Kashmir after police registered an extortion and fraud case against Pulwama Kisan Morcha vice-president Aijaz Ahmed Shah. The development comes days after the party suspended its Pulwama district president Showkat Gayoor following an extortion case against him.

Jammu and Kashmir has 5,138 unaudited functional cooperative societies, accounting for more than 56 per cent of the UT's total functional cooperatives, according to data presented in the Lok Sabha. The Ministry of Cooperation said only 3,994 of 9,132 functional societies in J&K have been audited.

Jammu and Kashmir's cultivable land increased from 10.74 lakh hectares in 2020-21 to 10.97 lakh hectares in 2024-25, registering a rise of 23,000 hectares, according to data tabled in the Lok Sabha. The figures also show that the average monthly income of an agricultural household in J&K was Rs 18,918, significantly higher than the national average of Rs 10,218.

Ganderbal Police have uncovered an alleged conspiracy to falsely implicate a poultry businessman in a drug case, with his wife's alleged former lover suspected of orchestrating the plot. Police intercepted a courier from Kanpur containing cocaine, charas and diclofenac tablets and have detained a suspect from Srinagar. The roles of the woman, her alleged lover and other suspected conspirators are under investigation.

J&K Police have issued a public advisory cautioning citizens that scammers are exploiting AI-powered deepfake and morphing tools to misuse publicly shared photos, videos, reels, and voice clips creating fake identities and impersonation scams that appear alarmingly authentic. The advisory urges the public to limit exposure of personal content, use masked copies of sensitive documents like Aadhaar, enable two-factor authentication, and report suspicious accounts or DMs promptly.

Counter-Intelligence Kashmir arrested Siraj Nabi Parray of Budgam for allegedly running a social media account glorifying terrorists and inciting youth toward terrorism. In a parallel pre-dawn operation, J&K Police's Counter-Intelligence Wing raided locations in Baramulla, Shopian, Anantnag, Kupwara and Bandipora.