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IIT Bombay student Sahil Wakode's parents met Rahul Gandhi along with Congress MP Varsha Eknath Gaikwad and raised concerns over the progress of the investigation

A series of bomb alerts disrupted European air travel for the third day this week, affecting Finnair, Wizz Air and Aer Lingus flights. Aircraft were diverted to Vienna, France and Budapest, while a fighter jet escorted a Helsinki-Rome flight

Nine fishermen were aboard the boat when it capsized amid strong winds and rough sea conditions on November 3. While four bodies have been recovered, search operations are continuing to trace the remaining five missing fishermen

The explosion occurred at around 9.40 am at a factory-cum-godown in the Badli area. The impact of the blast proved fatal for two workers, who died on the spot, while two others sustained injuries

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India's Metro network has expanded from 248 km across five cities in 2014 to nearly 1,200 km across 26 cities. He also highlighted the inauguration of Pune Metro's 23.2-km Pink Line and the foundation stone for its Phase-II expansion

Cockroach Janta Party leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka appeared before the Delhi Police Crime Branch in Rajouri Garden on November 5 for questioning in connection with the October 13 Jantar Mantar protest and alleged trespassing case

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Australian PM Anthony Albanese and UK PM Andy Burnham on the sidelines of CHOGM 2026 in St John's. Discussions focused on strengthening strategic cooperation with Australia, expanding economic ties under the India-UK CETA and global developments

The INDIA bloc's Karnataka unit held a protest at Bengaluru's Freedom Park against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, demanding accountability from the Election Commission and the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.

PM Modi said the expansion had transformed urban mobility and improved the quality of life for millions of commuters by reducing travel time, easing congestion and providing better connectivity

The trials were reportedly conducted at an altitude of approximately 30,000 metres, considerably higher than the around 10,000-metre altitude at which cloud-seeding operations were carried out in Delhi last year

At least two people died and one injured person was rescued after a three-storey under-construction building collapsed in Old Delhis Chawri Bazaar on Thursday. Several people are feared trapped, with six fire units deployed for rescue operations

France is bracing for nationwide strikes and student-led demonstrations, with up to 700,000 people expected to protest over wages, living costs, inequality and education. Around 70,000 security personnel will be deployed amid concerns over violence and restrictions on demonstrations

An explosion at a gunpowder manufacturing unit in Rajasthan's Nagaur district killed two people and critically injured two others on Thursday. Police and fire brigade teams launched rescue operations amid fears that more workers could be trapped. The cause of the blast remains unknown

A fire broke out in the Mangal Bazar area of Delhis Laxmi Nagar early Thursday, prompting the deployment of four to five fire tenders. No injuries were reported. The incident comes days after separate fires were reported in Vivek Vihar and Jahangirpuri

Rohit Pawar alleged that the governments move was an attempt to take control of the dairy despite the mandate of 5.5 lakh voters who backed a panel supported by Congress leader Satej Patil

The Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha said the BJP had changed the rules after losing the election to the Kolhapur District Cooperative Milk Producers Union, popularly known as Gokul Dairy, to secure a majority on the board

An active western disturbance is likely to influence weather across North India next week, with light rain and snowfall expected in the hills. Delhi-NCR is likely to remain dry until November 8, while temperatures may dip and air pollution remains a major concern

A seven-seater MUV plunged into a river near Gangnani Dharamkund in Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand, on Thursday morning. Four bodies have been recovered, while a search is underway for three missing passengers. Strong currents are hampering rescue operations

According to the PPCB report, environmental compensation amounting to Rs 40.37 lakh has been imposed in connection with the reported incidents. Of this, Rs 23.05 lakh has been recovered so far

Researchers from the Thackeray Wildlife Foundation and Similipal Tiger Reserve have discovered a new scorpion species in Odisha. Named Liocheles similipalensis, it is the first confirmed record of the genus Liocheles in the state and takes the genus's known species count to seven

US President Donald Trump has described the new White House ballroom as a fortified venue designed to protect visiting world leaders from drones, missiles and bullets. He said the project was ahead of schedule and under budget, with private donors funding its construction

Tight security arrangements are in place for the Home Minister's visit.

Ukraine has opened four groups of negotiating chapters over the past year and meets the conditions to open all remaining groups, the Commission said.

The helicopter, which was carrying three people, crashed east of Miami Executive Airport on Wednesday morning (local time), the US Coast Guard said.

The treatment also provided lasting protection by training the immune system to reject new cancer cells months later.

Maharashtra aims to ensure electric vehicles account for 30 per cent of all new vehicle registrations by 2030, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said at the launch of Mercedes-Benzs GLC Electric in Pune. The state is also planning to expand charging infrastructure and battery recycling facilities

Researchers emphasise that aggressive land-use expansion will dramatically increase crop-raiding hotspots.

The bipedal machines autonomously sorted large, irregular, and flexible centre console side covers in the final assembly logistics area

The development comes after the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) fact-checked the digitally manipulated video

The Act imposes a complete ban on child employment below 14 years in all occupations and processes.

Chief of Defence Staff General NS Raja Subramani said all Agniveers will be given an opportunity for continuing their engagement in the armed forces

People need a government that works for Punjab, the Lok Sabha leader of opposition said.

Rohit Pawar alleges agents demanded up to Rs 25 lakh to secure engineering college admissions by manipulating MHT-CET scores and examination centres; he also flags a data leak involving 4.59 lakh candidates

The cricketing world is impressed by Temba, and for good reason. If South Africa beat Sri Lanka, England, and Bangladesh, he could go down in history as his countrys most successful Test captain

There were several show-cause notices and fines imposed.

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the Enforcement Directorate (ED) are working to bring Ravi Uppal back to India to face investigation in connection with the alleged money laundering and betting operations linked to the Mahadev app

Under the revised rates, Amul's 1-kg ghee carton will now cost Rs 680, up from Rs 630. The price of its 500-gm pure ghee pouch has increased by Rs 20, from Rs 325 to Rs 345

The searches were carried out at two locations in Aurangabad and three in Gaya district of Bihar, two locations in Hazaribagh district of Jharkhand, and one location in Malda district of West Bengal

The incident took place during school hours when the girl was standing in front of her teacher. She suddenly collapsed, prompting the teacher to rush to her aid, police said

The Supreme Court will hear on November 19 concerns over the Election Commission's clarification allowing voters omitted from Delhi's draft electoral rolls to seek fresh enrolment through Form 6 during the ongoing special intensive revision

Speaking about the strategic necessity of domestic infrastructure in a post on X, PM Modi emphasised that India cannot afford to depend on foreign nations for the refined materials that power the nation's future

Soil and Water Conservation Minister Sanjay Rathod has directed officials to examine the feasibility of the proposal and prepare a comprehensive plan based on available water resources, irrigation requirements and the potential area that can be brought under irrigation

Saurabh Chandrakar, the alleged mastermind was brought to Raipur from Delhi after being extradited from Oman; court permited CBI to take him to the national capital for further probe

Currently, around 80 per cent of agricultural pumps in the state receive electricity during the day, following the implementation of the Mukhyamantri Saur Krushi Vahini Yojana 2.0, MSEDCL Chairman and Managing Director Lokesh Chandra said

The matter pertains to comments Ratna Singh made on social media about a Judicial Magistrate at the Saket Court. She had alleged that the judicial officer was serving the master and acting on the instructions of an external authority

The embassy expressed condolences to the bereaved family and assured them of all possible assistance, including facilitating the return of the deceased's mortal remains to India or arranging a funeral in Riyadh, depending on the family's wishes

In a post on X, Obama said the election results reflected the American people's desire for a politics that brings people together rather than divides them, and for leaders who offer concrete solutions to the challenges they face

The veteran politician's discharge from hospital came amid political buzz in Maharashtra after PM Modi called him earlier on Wednesday to enquire about his health. PM Modi reportedly urged Pawar to prioritise his health and take adequate rest

Ahmad Hayat-Moghaddam, Vice Chairman of the Iranian Parliament's National Security and Foreign Policy Committee, said exemptions from transit restrictions had also been granted to China, Iraq and Qatar, allowing vessels from these countries to navigate the waterway without limitations

District Court Judge S A Sayyed delivered the verdict on November 2, convicting Vipul Sakharam Bankar. The court also imposed a fine of Rs 5,000 on him