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A newly developed chemical process can transform stubborn plastic waste, including polyethylene and polypropylene packaging, into high-value adhesives. Using specialised solvents and light-activated reactions, the technique converts discarded bags and bottles into industrial-grade glue

A study on luna moths found that chemical treatments intended to alter wing markings also produced significantly wider hindwing tails. The discovery suggests that genes linked to wing patterns and cell repair may also influence wing shape and insect evolution

The Supreme Court on Friday refused to suspend journalist Tarun Tejpal's 10-year sentence in the 2013 rape case. The Goa government opposed his plea, with Solicitor General Tushar Mehta appearing for the state

The Jharkhand High Court on Friday quashed the state government's notification cancelling the JSSC-CGL examination held in September 2024, calling the decision unfair and unjust. The cancellation had followed protests by job aspirants over alleged recruitment irregularities

The Supreme Court issued a contempt notice to all office-bearers of the Kerala Congress unit over a social media post targeting CJI Surya Kant. The court said judicial independence was not a matter of political convenience

Seven people, including three children, were killed after an 18-wheel truck ran over a group gathered on the Karra-Torpa road in Jharkhand's Khunti district on Thursday night. They had reportedly gathered to help a scooter rider who fell into a ditch

Indian-American Congressman-elect Amish Shah has called for Congress to reclaim authority over the Iran war and demanded a comprehensive plan from Defence Department officials to end the conflict. The Arizona Democrat also identified affordability, healthcare and water security as priorities

Delhis 24-hour average AQI stood at 365 on Saturday, keeping the national Capital in the very poor category. The CAQM has invoked GRAP Stage III across Delhi-NCR ahead of Diwali, bringing restrictions on construction, vehicles and industrial activities

The Kerala High Court has granted bail to four accused in the October 11 Nedumbassery Mini Cooper crash that killed three youngsters. However, prime accused Suhail Sajeev can be released only after 10 days. The defence told the court that the accused were 19-year-old students

Two men, both aged 22, have been charged over shootings at comedian Kapil Sharmas Kaps Cafe in Surrey and a nearby home in October 2025. The accused were arrested on November 1 and face two counts each of reckless discharge of a firearm. The charges have not been proven in court

Iran has submitted a nuclear proposal to the US through Qatar but says negotiations will begin only after Washington meets seven demands, including lifting sanctions, unfreezing Iranian assets and paying war reparations. Tehran has also ruled out reopening the Strait of Hormuz

Formula Ones newest and youngest world champions Formula Regional Middle East Championship triumph with Mumbai Falcons in 2023 remains a key milestone in his remarkable racing journey

This decision has sparked so much interest and debate in Mumbai, given that encroachment is a hot-button topic in space-crunched Mumbai

A seven-year-old girl has suffered serious retinal damage after a firecracker injury during Diwali last year went untreated. Doctors in Pune diagnosed her with a large macular hole after she gradually developed vision loss, highlighting the risks of ignoring seemingly minor eye injuries

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

Trump first asked whether the restriction fell under the Jones Act

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.

The newly formed graphite interfaces help redistribute the destructive force, offering new pathways for engineering materials built to survive extreme environments.

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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We must put hygiene first at every educational hostel

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