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The Supreme Court has formed a special committee headed by former Chief Justice of India BR Gavai to oversee eviction and rehabilitation in Tamil Nadu's Agasthyamalai ecological landscape. It has also given the state 30 days to form the remaining Gram Sabhas

The seizure was carried out by the FDAs Nashik division on November 5 under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940. The seized stock comprised 100 ml bottles of VS Hair Growth Oil, each carrying a maximum retail price (MRP) of Rs 999

Six vehicles were impacted by the blaze, the cause of which is yet to be ascertained. The fire has since been brought under control, and a search operation was underway inside the building to rule out further casualties

The Election Commission has directed that partially filled Enumeration Forms of all such ASDD electors be generated afresh in the ERO dashboard on ECINET

Maharashtra's Balasaheb Thackeray Haridra (Turmeric) Research and Training Centre in Basmat, Hingoli, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the CSIR-Indian Institute of Toxicology Research (CSIR-IITR), Lucknow, to promote scientific research on turmeric and improve returns for farmers.

Air India has started using Iraqi airspace for its New York and Newark flights, cutting journey times by around four hours to 16 hours. The move is also expected to save around 10 per cent in fuel costs and ease crew requirements

The BJP has accused Rahul Gandhi-led Congress of fraud politics after the Supreme Court issued a contempt notice to all office-bearers of the Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee over a social media post targeting Chief Justice of India Surya Kant

Raman's victory puts the urban planner and city council member at the helm of America's second-largest city, making her its first South Asian mayor. The win marks a historic milestone in her political career, which began with her election to the Los Angeles City Council in 2020

Kishore Shahadev Pawar (32) and Hanuman Shahadev Pawar (35), both residents of Gulaj village in Georai tehsil, were taken into custody and lodged in Harsul Central Prison in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar under preventive detention

Karnataka govt said that the state suffered a loss of around 62,000 crore due to drought and has sought about 22,000 crore in relief from the Centre as per NDRF norms. Asked about hikes in milk and transport fares, he said decisions are taken after assessing the state's revenue position and the interests of all

The Supreme Court has flagged vehicular emissions and bumper-to-bumper traffic as major contributors to Delhi-NCR's air pollution, calling for immediate, medium and long-term measures. The remarks came as Delhi's AQI settled at 391 on Friday, with 30 monitoring stations recording severe air quality

A 26-year-old man was found hanging from a tree in Imampur village in Maharashtra's Beed district. Police said he had reportedly complained about a racket involving forged sports certificates used to secure government jobs, but have not confirmed his connection to the case

Delhi Police's Narcotics Squad arrested a 39-year-old man in Rohini for allegedly supplying counterfeit cigarettes and seized 30,000 fake Gold Flake sticks from his possession. An FIR has been registered under Sections 63 and 65 of the Copyright Act, and further investigation is underway

Patel met the 85-year-old leader at Mumbai's Breach Candy Hospital on Thursday night to enquire about his health. He said Pawar was doing well and was in good spirits during their interaction

Paraguay President Santiago Pena faces impeachment after the Ueno Bank takeover froze deposits of nearly three million people, triggering mass protests. His resignation remains on hold as lawmakers investigate alleged misconduct and conflict of interest

US President Donald Trump will celebrate Diwali at the White House Oval Office on Friday, continuing a presidential tradition. Started under George W Bush, the celebrations featured the first presidential diya lighting by Barack Obama in 2009

Of the 59 air quality monitoring stations across the city, 30 recorded severe pollution levels at 9 am, while the remaining stations reported very poor air quality. Rohini recorded the highest AQI at 475, followed by IIT Delhi at 472

Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended Dhanteras 2026 greetings to citizens, wishing them prosperity, happiness, peace and good health. Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath and Union Minister Nitin Gadkari also shared festive wishes and prayed for blessings on the auspicious occasion

A massive fire broke out at a mobile accessories shop in Delhi's Gaffar Market early Friday, spreading across all four floors of a commercial building. Around 20-25 fire tenders were deployed. No casualties or injuries have been reported, while property damage was reported

Pune Customs officials seized 10.642 kg of hydroponic weed worth approximately Rs 3.72 crore at Pune International Airport. An Indian passenger arriving from Bangkok was arrested after the drugs were allegedly found concealed in freeze-dried durian packets inside his check-in baggage

The protests come after French lawmakers rejected the first part of the 2027 budget bill

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The government has also assured to give compensation of Rs 2 crore to the Jhotas family and a job to his wife

Seven people, including four women and three children, were killed after a speeding 18-wheeler truck ran over a group of people near the Jone-Ludru turn in Jharkhand's Khunti district. The accident occurred late Thursday night on the Karra-Torpa main road. One woman was injured and hospitalised

The judge had approached the High Court seeking a relief after the police named him as an accused in the case.

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This suggests that hundreds of oceans worth of water could have naturally formed internally.

However, researchers have made a breakthrough using modern biotechnology.

The White House rejected the investigations, calling them sham political attacks and warning Democrats not to work against the American people

A tugboat that approached the tanker to help also caught fire.

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Acting on specific intelligence inputs, a joint team comprising personnel from the Bijapur District Police, the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and a Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) unit launched a targeted search operation

Candidates who have cleared the mains will now appear for the personality test, which is the final stage of the Civil Services Examination. The interview dates will be announced by the commission in due course

The central probe agency said on Thursday that the searches were carried out under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002, targeting individuals and entities allegedly linked to the racket

The Eastern Fleet warship was accorded a welcome by the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF), highlighting the growing maritime cooperation between the two countries

DRDO has successfully flight-tested the indigenously developed Pralay quasi-ballistic missile off Odisha's coast, with all test objectives met. The Defence Ministry said the successful user evaluation trial brings the missile's induction into the military closer

The District Court Metro Station emerged as the busiest station on the corridor, recording nearly 25,000 passengers. The station is an important interchange point, providing connectivity to Pune Railway Station and other parts of the city

The RTO has appealed to commuters who are charged excess fares to file complaints along with their tickets or receipts so that action can be taken against the operators

The Ministry secured the top position in the category of Maximum Buildings Solarized by Central Ministries/Departments under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana, setting an inspiring national benchmark for renewable energy adoption across public institutions

The Centre on Thursday informed the Supreme Court that it is setting up a special committee to re-examine the University Grants Commission's (UGC) 2026 regulations aimed at promoting equity in higher education institutions

India and Guatemala have discussed strengthening bilateral cooperation and expanding economic ties, with plans to organise buyer-seller meetings in textiles, construction materials, waste management, two-wheelers and CCTV systems

The Special Summary Revision of electoral rolls will cover Arunachal Pradesh, Odisha, Mizoram, Sikkim, Chandigarh, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, and Daman and Diu

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