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Heavy Rain Lashes Parts of Nellore District; 31% Rainfall Deficit Persists

Ten mandals did not receive any rainfall on November 5.

5 Nov 2026 8:10 pm
ISL: Northeast United Beat Churchill Brothers, Extend Unbeaten Run To Five Games

Ethyan Gonzalez gave the Highlanders the lead in the first half (16') before Antonio Moyano struck deep into stoppage time (90+3') to seal all three points

5 Nov 2026 8:09 pm
TTD Begins Preparations For Vaikunta Dwara Darshanam

To facilitate darshan for common devotees, TTD will allot slotted Sarva Darshan tokens through an online electronic dip for the first three days. Sarva Darshan will be available for the remaining seven days

5 Nov 2026 8:09 pm
Woman Arrested for Involvement in Conspiracy in Murder of 17-Year-Old in Thiruvananthapuram

So far, three persons, including a 17-year-old boy, Mufthar and Anandha B A (18) of Manacaud, have been arrested in connection with the case

5 Nov 2026 8:04 pm
SAFF Championship: Defending Champions India Beat Pakistan 3-2 in Opening Match

Bhat, who hails from Srinagar, scored in the 13th and 19th minutes while Manglenthang Kipgen struck in the 31st minute for India

5 Nov 2026 8:02 pm
Polling Peaceful Despite Standoff in Disputed Kotia Villages

Similarly 536 out of 1130 voted from Pattuchennuru registering a poll percentage of 47.43 percent and 216 out of 509 voted from Paguluchennur recording a poll percentage of 42.43 percent.

5 Nov 2026 7:58 pm
TG govt to launch 6-month programme for water conservation: Uttam

Chairing a review meeting here, Uttam Kumar Reddy said the programme would primarily mobilise villagers, particularly agricultural labourers, and use the employment guarantee framework.

5 Nov 2026 7:54 pm
Mahabharata, Arthashastra, Rajatarangini Manuscripts Enter UNESCO Memory Register

The decision was taken at the 11th Session of the Memory of the World Asia-Pacific Regional Register held in Jakarta, Indonesia, the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) said.

5 Nov 2026 7:50 pm
Cristiano Ronaldo's Major Milestones With Portugal's National Team

Widely regarded as one of the greatest football players of all time, Ronaldo announced on Thursday he was done playing for the national team

5 Nov 2026 7:46 pm
Kerala BJP Chief Accuses Rahul Gandhi of Creating Anarchy, Asks Him to Go to Bangladesh

Rajeev Chandrasekhar accused Rahul Gandhi of attempting to create anarchy in India, while Congress leaders said the BJP was rattled by his challenge to Narendra Modi.

5 Nov 2026 7:38 pm
No Chance For Seeman To Be Common Candidate

The main opposition parties, the DMK and AIADMK, have rejected the suggestion of fielding Naam Tamilar Katchi leader Seeman as the common opposition candidate for the Ambasamudram Assembly by-election.

5 Nov 2026 7:36 pm
Mangaluru CCB Arrests Two Men, Seizes 100 LSD Drug Strips

Based on the information that the accused had procured the banned narcotic from Bengaluru and were selling it in Mangaluru, allegedly targeting the public and students, the police arrested them near Padil railway bridge on November 3

5 Nov 2026 7:16 pm
West Hollywood Approves Legal Protections for Polyamorous Relationships

But West Hollywood, an independent city of about 35,000 people in Los Angeles County, is already deeply blue and well-known for its support of LGBTQ relationships and alternative lifestyles.

5 Nov 2026 7:14 pm
India-Sri Lanka ODI Series Opener Shifted To Visakhapatnam From Delhi

Sri Lanka will tour India for three ODIs and as many T20Is starting December 13

5 Nov 2026 7:06 pm
Cristiano Ronaldo's Five Great Moments With Portugal

Ronaldo scored a record 146 times in a mammoth 234 appearances for Portugal having made his debut in 2003

5 Nov 2026 7:00 pm
Raphinha Signs New Contract With Barcelona Until 2030

Raphinha said in September that he wanted to extend his deal, and maybe even end his career at Barca

5 Nov 2026 6:56 pm
CJP Leaders Face Around 70 Questions in 4-Hour Probe Over Jantar Mantar Protest

The two leaders reached the Crime Branch office in Rajouri Garden around 11 am and the questioning concluded at around 3 pm, they said.

5 Nov 2026 6:48 pm
Civic Body Removes Huge Cutouts of CM Vijay, Jagan Mohan Reddy in Chennai

The move was in sync with the state's policy decision to remove such structures hindering public, the official said

5 Nov 2026 6:48 pm
AP MPTC, ZPTC Polling Ends,With Few Stray Incidents of Violence Reported

Polling for the Zilla Parishad Territorial Constituency (ZPTC) and Mandal Parishad Territorial Constituency (MPTC) elections in Andhra Pradesh has concluded on Thursday.

5 Nov 2026 6:43 pm
CITU to Organise Parliament March on Dec 1 Demanding Withdrawal of Labour Codes

The four labour codes -- the Code of Wages (2019), Industrial Relations Code (2020), Code on Social Security (2020) and Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code (2020) came into effect in November last year after being passed in Parliament

5 Nov 2026 6:43 pm
India Comeback Always At Back Of My Mind: Prithvi Shaw

Shaw has managed two half-centuries in seven innings this Ranji Trophy season, with his highest score of 70 coming against Delhi in Maharashtra's opening match

5 Nov 2026 6:42 pm
US Midterm Elections Dominate Google Searches, 'Habibi Meaning' Makes Top 10

The Democratic Party won control of both chambers of Congress, making significant gains in the Senate and the House of Representatives

5 Nov 2026 6:35 pm
SFI Complains to President Against BJP Tag on Keralam Governors Instagram Account

The SFI, which is the student wing of the CPM, emphasised that the Governor is required to function as the custodian of the Constitution and not as a representative of any political party.

5 Nov 2026 6:32 pm
Odisha: Forest Officials Arrest Man After Tusks, Deer Antlers Found During ED Raid

Forest officials joined the operation after the suspected wildlife articles were found. They seized the items and took them to the range office for examination and further investigation

5 Nov 2026 6:28 pm
NALCOs Rs 30,000-crore Smelter Expansion In Odisha Gains Pace

NALCO has also entered into an agreement with Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) for licensing its proprietary smelting technology for the proposed plant. The partnership is expected to facilitate the adoption of globally established and energy-efficient aluminium production processes

5 Nov 2026 6:24 pm
Hundreds Rally in Ukhrul, Manipur, Seek End to Ethnic Strife, SoO Pact Abrogation

During the 'People's Rally' in Ukhrul district headquarters, demonstrators, which included women and the elderly, held placards that read Abrogate SoO agreement, declare Kuki militants as terrorists and Remove Nemcha Kipgen as deputy chief minister. Kipgen is from the Kuki community.

5 Nov 2026 6:24 pm
CJP Leader Joins Hunger Strike by LPST Rank Holders in Thiruvananthapuram

Valarmathi, secretary of the Action Council and convenor of the LPST rank holders, has been on a hunger strike in front of the Secretariat for the past week

5 Nov 2026 6:21 pm
CM Naidu Condoles Death of Election Officer On Poll Duty

AP CM N. Chandrababu Naidu expressed grief over the death of polling officer Haritha, who died while on election duty at a polling station in Anantapur district.

5 Nov 2026 6:18 pm
Invoke Licence Revocation Power for Drunken Driving: Kerala HC to MVD

Justice Kauser Edappagath said that such reluctance on the part of the authorities also diminishes the deterrent effect of the legal provision

5 Nov 2026 6:16 pm
Oktober Brewery in Hyderabad: This Place Asks You To Stay A Little Longer

Oktober is located at the busy Jubilee Hills Road Number 10, or 10C as people call it, this space invites you inside to a different world of its own

5 Nov 2026 6:13 pm
Beyond Cricket: How FIFA Helped Zee5 Take on OTT Competition

Identifying an untapped appetite for football, Zee5 took a calculated bet on FIFA, improving audience engagement and retention while strengthening its position against competitors, says Lloyd C. Xavier, Business Head for Telugu, Tamil and Malayalam

5 Nov 2026 6:09 pm
TG Prisons Launch Psychotherapy Programme for Women Inmates Mental Health

In a significant step towards promoting mental health and the rehabilitation of women prisoners, the Telangana Prisons Department has launched the Phyllis and Krystal Method Psychotherapy Programme at the Special Prison for Women, Hyderabad

5 Nov 2026 5:58 pm
Sabarimala Pilgrims To Get Digital Services Via Portal, WhatsApp Chatbot

Kerala government launches Sabari portal to provide real-time updates on darshan, transport, accommodation, healthcare, emergency services and pilgrimage facilities.

5 Nov 2026 5:54 pm
DDCA Announces Delhi Womens Under-23 Squad For T20 Trophy 202627

Shivi Sharma to lead the 16-member squad, with Parunika Sisodia named vice-captain

5 Nov 2026 5:47 pm
BJP Dares Rahul to Debate INDIA Bloc, Karnataka Leaders on SIR, Not PM Modi

Patra said Gandhi should debate with AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and Karnataka PWD Minister Satish Jarkiholi, instead of challenging Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

5 Nov 2026 5:45 pm
Nani In Talks To Join Dhanush In Mani Ratnam's Next Film

Nani could reportedly replace Suriya in the multi-starrer, which is expected to feature Dhanush in a lead role.

5 Nov 2026 5:37 pm
Govt Relaxes Passport, Visa Rules For Pak Nationals, Refugees

New rules cover certain Pakistani citizens, minority refugees from three neighbouring countries, Sri Lankan Tamils and Tibetans, besides easing travel norms for Indians, Nepalis and Bhutanese.

5 Nov 2026 5:30 pm
TG Eagle Force Busts Assam-Based Ganja Network, Kingpin Held

Telangana state EAGLE Force busted an Assam-based interstate drug trafficking network operating in and around Hyderabad on Thursday.

5 Nov 2026 5:30 pm
Over A Dozen European Flights Diverted After Bomb Threats

Flights from Copenhagen, Dublin, Helsinki, Madrid, Milan and Warsaw targeted; security inspections so far have found no explosives or suspicious materials.

5 Nov 2026 5:24 pm
X Announces Faster Web App With Improved Loading Speeds

X said the new version will be rolled out one country at a time for signed-in users

5 Nov 2026 5:22 pm
Keralam Man Beaten to Death in Bengaluru After Being Found With Employers Daughter

The accused, Anandraj (45), who runs a cart-manufacturing unit, has been arrested in connection with the incident, which occurred on Tuesday afternoon in Yelahanka, police said

5 Nov 2026 5:16 pm
ISRO To Begin Rocket Launches From Tamil Nadu Spaceport Next Year

ISRO chief V Narayanan says construction at Kulasekharapatnam is progressing successfully, with nearly 2,300 acres acquired for the project.

5 Nov 2026 5:11 pm
Centre Informs SC of Panel to Re-examine UGC's 2026 Equity Rules

The government is contemplating appointing a committee, the law officer said.

5 Nov 2026 5:06 pm
One Dies in Firecracker Blast at House in Madurai

The incident occurred in Karungalakudi village near Melur in the small hours of Thursday, causing severe damage to the first floor of the house, which collapsed under the impact of the blast

5 Nov 2026 5:06 pm
Hyderabad: Madarsa Teacher Booked in POCSO Case for Assault on 11 YO Student

Masi, a native of Bihar, was working with Dawat-Ul-Islam Charity Group madrasas, police said.

5 Nov 2026 5:06 pm
Arunachaleshwar Temple Nets Rs 5.06 Cr Cash, 160 Grams Gold in Offerings

The Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments department, which maintains the temple had recently opened the shrine's offering box (hundi) coinciding with the Tamil month 'Ippasi' and counted the offerings by devotees, reflecting their immense faith on god

5 Nov 2026 4:55 pm
TN Registration Dept Records Rs 1,950 Cr Revenue in Oct 2026

Minister D Lokesh Tamilselvan made these observations while chairing a performance review meeting for October 2026 at the North Chennai district registrars office on Wednesday

5 Nov 2026 4:45 pm
Climate Change Increased Cyclone Arnab's Damage by 33%, Study Finds

It added that the storm brought intense rain, peak 1-minute sustained winds of up to 202 kilometres per hour, and severe damage to infrastructure across Andhra Pradesh.

5 Nov 2026 4:41 pm
Anantapur Polls: YSRCP Workers Attempt to Attack TDP MLA Surendra Babu

The YSRCP allegedly tried to attack the MLA, but his gunman stepped in to block them and he suffered serious injuries.

5 Nov 2026 4:41 pm