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Making sense of the blue shift in U.S. midterm election | a collection

Analytical insights from The Hindu on the 2026 U.S. midterm results, blue wave shifts, and key state races

Indian NGO REACH receives Kochon Prize 2026

Presented by the Kochon Foundation, an independent Korean non-profit foundation, in partnership with the Stop TB Partnership, the Kochon Prize re

What is the controversy over the oversight of ECIs Director-General of IT? Explained

As per the current order, dated October 4, Ms. Khanna is required to route the files related to IT/ICT and Grievances/PGRS through Senior Deputy

Documentary highlights role of family physicians in strengthening primary healthcare

The documentary is intended to initiate wider conversations on reviving primary healthcare networks in urban and rural communities, and recognisi

SC settles decades-old energy dispute, Himachal to get 11,973 MU electricity from Punjab, Haryana

SC said Punjab and Haryana will pay Himachal Pradesh 11,973 million units of electricity over a period of 20 years.

TVK MLAs horse trading claim: Case registered against former Madurai Deputy Mayor P.M. Mannan

Based on Madurai Central TVK MLA Mustafas complaint of horse-trading bid, CCB registers case under Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 and for cri

Karnataka must transition from IT workforce to imagination workforce

The worlds scarcest resources are human imagination, judgement, taste, and the distinct craft required to turn creative ideas into real-world val

Man held for adulteration; 100 liter milk seized in Pocharam

Hyderabad: The Future City Commissionerate Special Operations Team (SOT) of Maheshwaram busted an adulterated milk manufacturing unit at Pocharam

NCP merger talks gain pace, Sunetra, Parth oppose move as BJP eyes Sharad Pawar's NDA return

Fresh developments have emerged over a possible merger of the two Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) factions, with sources indicating that the Aji

Auto dealers expect strong Dhanteras sales as demand remains robust

Automobile dealers expect strong Dhanteras sales today, with demand holding up across two-wheelers, passenger vehicles and commercial vehicles, w

Ramayana review: A visual triumph with an emotional void

Hyderabad: Some films arrive with expectations. Ramayana arrives with generations of memories. For many viewers, Ram is still inseparable from Ar

Instagram moves Edits beyond mobile with desktop version for Mac: Features

Instagram's Edits app is now available on Mac, bringing multi-track editing, keyframes, colour-grading tools and watermark-free 4K exports to cre

'Hope all of you are enjoying Delhi's weather': Supreme Court's retort as AQI inches towards 'severe'

The Supreme Court on Friday questioned authorities over the deterioration of air quality in Delhi-NCR and underlined that the AQI is already edgi

India tightens visa rules for six non-Muslim communities

The Home Ministry has amended immigration rules, requiring Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains, Parsis and Christians from Afghanistan, Bangladesh an

Nashra Naim becomes first woman VP of AMU Students

Aligarh: Women candidates made history in the Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) Students Union elections, winning six of the 13 posts, including vi

Manuscripts of Bhagavad Gita, Natyashastra inscribed on UNESCO's Memory of the World Register

As of April 17, 2025, 74 new documentary heritage collections were added to UNESCOs Memory of the World Register

India's 'Maratha Military Landscapes' inscribed on UNESCO World Heritage List

Its 12 components are Salher Fort, Shivneri Fort, Lohgad, Khanderi Fort, Raigad, Rajgad, Pratapgad, Suvarnadurg, Panhala Fort, Vijay Durg, and S

Donors flag online fraud targeting patients in need of blood in Keralams Kozhikode

Fraudsters reportedly contact people responding to urgent requirements for blood, offer to donate and then seek advance online payments towards t

Magnitude 4.2 earthquake strikes Nepal's Humla district

The tremors were also felt in neighbouring Mugu and Bajhang districts

Watch: ECI changes IT reporting structure amid voter database access concerns

The Election Commission has issued a fresh work allocation order, bringing its IT department under senior-level oversight amid concerns over vote

AAP spent Centre's 1,600 crore flood relief funds for Punjab elsewhere: CM Saini

Mr. Saini said he had earlier watched a video on social media in which Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann had promised compensation for every lo

Results out: Who is the winner of Rise and Fall season 2?

Mumbai: While Bigg Boss continues to be one of the most popular captive reality shows on Indian television, Rise & Fall season 2 has also managed

India must prepare early for ageing population challenge: Experts

New Delhi: With the Supreme Court saying that laws penalising having more than two children may have lost their relevance, experts feel India has

Tanvi Patri wins silver, first Indian woman badminton medallist at Youth Olympics

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Cricket West Indies announce 2026-27 international retainer contracts

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Siddaramaiah to miss Rahul Gandhi

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PVR juice counter shut down at Bengaluru mall after complaint over reuse of disposable cups; Food safety violations found

A juice sales counter at PVR INOX's Forum Mall multiplex in Bengaluru has been ordered shut after food safety officials reportedly found violatio

Bengaluru cab driver held for murdering seven family members

Bengaluru: In a gruesome case of multiple murders, a cab driver allegedly killed seven members of his wifes family, including a seven-year-old bo

Electricity supply restored to 29 lakh consumers in Andhra

Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh power utilities have restored electricity to nearly 29 lakh consumers in cyclone-affected areas, with restoration work

Madras High Court Gives Four Weeks To Passport Office To Decide On Passport Application Of Former PM Rajiv Gandhi

The Madras High Court has directed the Chennai Regional Passport Office to dispose of the passport application of A G Perarivalan, one of the con

Muhurat power hour: Short trading session on Diwali delivers steady gains

While the 60-minute session consistently delivers positive returns, long-term annual gains often tell a very different story

Chris Pratt to continue

Actor Chris Pratt is set to return as former Navy SEAL James Reece in Savage Son, based on the third novel in author Jack Carr

Centre Tells Supreme Court It May Form Panel To Revisit UGC Equity Rules 2026 Amid Concerns Over Student Exclusion

Three Workers Killed as Concrete Structure Collapses Near Hosur

The workers were engaged in pouring concrete for an arch-shaped roof when the scaffolding collapsed, leading to the mishap, police said

Nashra Naim Creates History As AMU's First Woman Vice-President In 105 Years

Women Candidates Sweep Six Of 13 Posts, Including Five Of The 10 Cabinet Member Positions, In Elections Held After Eight Years

South Africa's ANC on track for big drop in voter support in municipal vote

South Africa's African National Congress is on

South Korea's Lee names new

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung named Lee Yong Cheol, head of the Defense Acquisition Program Administration, as the new justice minister no

Scout Op vs Qazi Touqeer: Who Will Win Bigg Boss 20?

Scout Op and Qazi Touqeer are popular contestants on Bigg Boss 20.

'I need to just get out of here': Russell on his feelings after seeing partner Antonelli win title

Digital Desk | Sao Paulo, Nov 6 (IANS) Mercedes driver George Russell has confessed his feelings in the aftermath of watching partner Kimi Antone

Why Democrats' win in US midterms could spell trouble for the AI boom

The Democrats' win in the US midterms has raised fears of tighter restrictions on data centre construction and AI development, leading to a fall

Pinarayi Vijayan alleges lack of transparency in Kerala power deal

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Shehzad Poonawalla wins Rise and Fall Season 2, takes home trophy and Rs 35 lakh prize money

After weeks of changing equations, unexpected twists and intense competition, Rise and Fall Season 2 has found its winner. Shehzad Poonawalla eme

India, Myanmar participate in Exercise Rahat Mitra in Chennai

Digital Desk | Naypyidaw, Nov 6 (IANS) The integrated India-Myanmar Joint Exercise for Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR), Exerci

UPSC CSE Mains Results 2026 Declared: Check Result, Interview Details

UPSC has shortlisted 2,526 candidates for the Personality Test after the Civil Services Mains examination held from August 21 to 30.

Global investing should not come with extra paperwork: Ashish Kashyap

INDmoney CEO says logins and trades need multi-factor verification and that investor accounts are held in GIFT City, after unauthorised stock liq

Three Women Workers Killed, 20 Injured in Road Accident on Old Mahabalipuram Road

The incident took place when a tourist van was transporting employees from Mamallapuram to a company in Kelambakkam

Its time for an Indian Spelling Bee, and the prep is starting with Shashi Tharoor

An Indian Spelling Bee should test what Indian classrooms value: spelling, meaning and pronunciation, in British English, climbing from school to

'UP lost significance before 2017, faced an identity crisis': CM Yogi's veiled dig at Akhilesh Yadav

Taking a veiled dig at Samajwadi Party (SP) national president Akhilesh Yadav, Uttar Pradesh's Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said on Friday that

High base brakes auto sales in October as EVs charge ahead: Fada data

Overall vehicle retail fell to about 3.17 million units as Diwali shifted to November this year, while electric vehicle sales rose 45 per cent to

UP BJP Leader, Nephew Booked For Illegal Firecracker Stocking

Police Seize 26 Cartons Of Firecrackers From Godown In Muzaffarnagar; Nephew Arrested

Nausheen Ali Sardar reunites with Kkusum co-star Anuj Saxena for Diwali, recreates Abhay-Kusum nostalgia

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Nov 6 (IANS) Nausheen Ali Sardar and Anuj Saxena, who became one of televisions most loved on-screen couples as Kusum and

More market stabilisation measures in store to ease panic sell-offs in S. Korea

Digital Desk | Seoul, Nov 6 (IANS) The country's finance minister said on Friday that the financial authorities are ready to unveil more steps to

Kiren Rijiju congratulates PV Sindhu on HYLO Open 2026 win in Germany

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Jharkhand High Court quashes state decision to cancel JSSC CGL exam

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Malaysias former PM Najib will serve prison time at home after paying $12.3 million for pardon

Najib, 73, has been imprisoned since August 2022, when Malaysias top court upheld his conviction in a case linked to the multi-billion dollar loo

Raj Thackeray criticises BJP over

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Watch: U.S. midterm elections: The election that changed Washington

The 2026 U.S. midterm elections have reshaped Washington, with Democrats regaining control of both the House of Representatives and the Senate in

Chidambaram: Liberalism, Secularism Triumphed In US Mid-Term Polls

Congress Leader Says American Election Results Carry A Lesson For Supporters Of Democracy

Baloch activist urges UN to hold Pakistan accountable for human rights violations in Balochistan

Digital Desk | Geneva, Nov 6 (IANS) Baloch National Movement (BNM) Chairman Naseem Baloch raised grave concerns over systematic repression and hu

FOREX-Dollar climbs on haven bid as AI rout grips Asian markets

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Division Bench of Delhi High Court upholds interim protection of BharatPe's shareholder rights, dismisses Unity Bank's appeal

BharatPe (RIPL), India's leading full-stack financial services and UPI payments company today said that it welcomes the Delhi High Court Division

18-Month-Old Elephant Calf to Be Flown From Kerala to Gujarat for Specialised Treatment

A treatment plan involving hormonal therapy and hydrotherapy had been prepared by the specialists at Vantara

Hyderabad madrasa teacher held for sexually assaulting minor

Hyderabad: A 22-year-old Madrasa teacher was arrested on Wednesday, November 4, for allegedly sexually assaulting an 11-year-old boy in Madannape

If it works in India, it can work anywhere: TDK Ventures Nicolas Sauvage on building deeptech for the world

At TechSparks 2026, the Founder and President of TDK Ventures said Indian deeptech founders should plan for international markets from the start,

New York's Electrification Push Needs More Than Infrastructure: Richard Sajiun on the Skilled Workforce Behind the Transition

As New York accelerates its transition to clean energy, Sajiun Electric CEO Richard Sajiun highlights the critical need for workforce development

Jharkhand HC quashes govt order cancelling JSSC CGL appointments, CID probe to continue

Digital Desk | Ranchi, Nov 6 (IANS) The Jharkhand High Court has set aside the state government's decision to cancel the Jharkhand Staff Selectio

Rainbow Children's Medicare plans 2,200 crore expansion by FY32

Hospital chain targets over 5,000 beds by FY32; eyes more facilities in Mumbai as new hospitals weigh on margins

IND vs NZ second ODI: Pace heavy India looks to extend advantage over New Zealand

Though there were questions over depleted pace attack, Gurnoor Brar, Anshul Kamboj and Arshdeep Singh changed that narrative with stellar perform

Aarav twins in white with dad Akshay Kumar, Nysa poses with Kajol; Madhuri Dixit's son arrives with GF at MM's Diwali bash

Manish Malhotra hosted a star-studded Diwali bash on Thursday, attended by several Bollywood celebrities and star kids, including Suhana Khan, Sa

Pune Customs seizes hydroponic marijuana worth 3.72 crore at airport, arrests passenger

The interception was based on passenger profiling and suspicious findings during baggage scanning, a press note issued by Pune Customs said

Raptadu school attack leaves parents in state of panic

Despite swift and proactive measures by the Education Department and police in providing counselling to students of the ZPHS and the immediate ar

Firefighters Stand On Sacred Rishabha Vahana To Clean Tiruvannamalai Temple Gopuram; Temple Employee Suspended

A temple employee has been suspended following a controversy over firefighters climbing onto the sacred Rishabha Vahana (sacred bull mount) at th

Is Anthropic's mega IPO at risk over its $1.5 trillion valuation?

According to reports, some investors are seeking a lower valuation before committing to the offering, while others have raised concerns about whe

Mumbai Airport Shift 12 Intl Operators To Navi Mumbai in 2027 Summer

The development also comes against the backdrop of international airlines opposing the airport operator's decision to shift international flights

Dhanteras 2026: Gold-buying muhurat begins at 10:30 AM; check city-wise Lakshmi-Kubera puja timings

. Devotees mark the occasion by worshipping Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Kubera and purchasing precious metals. Buyers are advised to check BIS hallm

Gokaldas Exports Q2 Results: PAT rises fivefold to 41 crore

The company registers a 13% y-o-y growth in total income to 1,135 crore in the seasonally weak quarter

India offers 20 critical mineral blocks across 8 states in ninth auction tranche

The latest auction covers minerals vital to clean energy, electric mobility, defence, aerospace and advanced manufacturing, alongside fresh explo

4.2 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Nepal's Humla District

Tremors Felt In Neighbouring Mugu And Bajhang Districts; No Damage Reported

Rajasthan Panchayat polls: Stone pelting, arson at Udaipur counting site

Digital Desk | Jaipur, Nov 6 (IANS) Stone pelting and arson were reported at a vote-counting centre in Rajasthans Udaipur district following the

AI boom turns advanced chip packaging into the next battleground

Chipmakers and equipment manufacturers are accelerating investments in new technologies as packaging capacity struggles to keep pace with demand

Five acquitted in 2013 Muzaffarnagar riots case over mosque arson, vandalism

According to Mr. Sharma, the Special Investigation Team (SIT) had filed a chargesheet against the five accused after investigating an incident th

New passport rules for foreigners in India: Key exemptions explained

Changes cover select Pakistani nationals, minority refugees, Sri Lankan Tamils and Tibetans, with separate travel relaxations for Nepalese and Bh

British Man Faces 7 Years In Jail Over Hidden Camera On Flight

Camera Allegedly Planted In Aircraft Toilet During Japan-Singapore Flight; Crew Member Discovers Device

Vijay To Face The Camera Again, But Not For A Film?

The Tamil Nadu Chief Minister is reportedly set to face the camera again, this time for a government advertisement to be directed by filmmaker Ga

Six criminal cases booked over fake, tampered number plates in Hyderabad

Custom alterations, missing digits and temporary stickers on registration plates are prohibited. Only government-approved High-Security Registrat

Key federal panel approves Trumps arch while it is being challenged in court

The National Capital Planning Commission voted 8-4 to approve the 76-metre memorial arch near Washington, as three lawsuits challenge it and a ju

Keralam power purchase row: Pinarayi accuses UDF govt of creating artificial crisis, tells CM Satheesan to disclose files

Opposition Leader accuses Chief Minister of 'openly misleading' the public with regard to power purchase deal, and thereby violating the latters

US midterm outcome mildly positive for gold, but Fed risks persist: Analyst

Praveen Singh of Mirae Asset Sharekhan said that gold's upside could remain constrained by expectations of further Fed tightening, particularly i

Israel Government Formation: Naftali Bennetts Party Endorses Gadi Eisenkot, Further Denting Netanyahus PM Hopes

Incumbent Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahus bid to retain power suffered another major blow on Friday morning, November 6, 2026. Represe

BJP demands Jharkhand minister Irfan Ansari

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