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Two bodies found on trekking route in Uttarakhand; six team members untraced

Trekking suspended at altitudes of 4,000 metres and above owing to heavy snowfall

3 Nov 2026 11:07 pm
Arunachal Pradesh gets new DGP days after violent protest against Siang dam

Rajesh Kumar, a 1995 batch Indian Police Service officer, has been appointed the new DGP, replacing SDS Jamwal

3 Nov 2026 10:51 pm
Students blockade dozens of French schools and universities

After returning from a two-week autumn break, some students resumed their protest campaign on November 2

3 Nov 2026 10:49 pm
U.S. Midterm Election night agenda: When polls close and when to expect results

With voters deciding thousands of races across the country, keeping track of which races to watch throughout the night and when to expect results can get tricky

3 Nov 2026 10:46 pm
Welfare payments will be based on voter IDs, not Aadhaar, says Panchayati Raj Minister

At present, welfare payments are linked to Aadhaar; Panchayati Raj Minister says people should now give EPIC number with biometrics

3 Nov 2026 10:42 pm
Tarun Tejpal case: Supreme Court to hear interim bail plea for Deepavali on November 5

A Bench of Justices M.M. Sundresh and Prasanna B. Varale defers the hearing after Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the Goa government, sought an adjournment in the case involving the Tehelka editor

3 Nov 2026 10:39 pm
Death toll hits 31 after Russian strike on Ukrainian aid site, with dozens still missing

Teams of rescuers and volunteers continued to search the cratered blast site of a destroyed aid facility and shelter in Komyushuvakha

3 Nov 2026 10:37 pm
Weeks before expiry of Ganga Water Treaty, MEA says structured mechanism remains in place for pact

MEA official spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal reiterates that India has invited the Bangladesh Prime Minister to visit New Delhi but that there is neither any update on the treatys renewal nor on the dates for the trip

3 Nov 2026 10:36 pm
Murasu batters A.P.; two dead, 52,459 hectares of crops damaged

Cyclone brings heavy rain to Prakasam and Palnadu districts; wind speed during landfall was 110-120 kmph, says IMD; 12,230 people are in rehabilitation centres in Guntur, Bapatla, and Palnadu districts; preliminary reports estimate losses of 344 crore

3 Nov 2026 10:25 pm
Poland plunges into crisis over fight for control of constitutional tribunal

Ruling bloc led by PM Tusk and Opposition-backed President Nawrocki are at loggerheads over appointments made to the tribunal by each side. Judges to tribunal are appointed by lower house of parliament. Many, including those in ruling camp, call for constitutional reset with amendments

3 Nov 2026 10:23 pm
WTA Chennai Open: Vaishnavi stuns Burrage, posts maiden win on Tour

The Indian wild card rallies to take out the Brit in a thriller

3 Nov 2026 10:22 pm
IPL Trade: Hardik Pandya and Arshdeep Singh set for a swap? | IPL 2027 | Cricket

A fortnight ahead of the retention deadline, Mumbai Indians and Punjab Kings have all but locked the deal for swapping Hardik Pandya and Arshdeep Singh ahead of Indian Premier League 2027. How did the move materialise and how will it affect these two and other IPL franchises ahead of the IPL Auction on December 16. The Hindus Amol Karhadkar and Shayan Acharya (Sportstar ) discuss it in detail

3 Nov 2026 10:22 pm
I set myself free from NC, this is my azaadi, says resigned leader Aga Syed Ruhullah

He accused Dr. Farooq Abdullah and Omar Abdullah of betraying promises made to the people and misusing him for electoral gains

3 Nov 2026 10:15 pm
ACB finds 4.75 crore assets in searches against MEPMA Additional Director

Searches at 10 locations uncover properties, gold, silver, vehicles, bank balances and electronic gadgets; the ACB says the market value of these properties is expected to be much higher than their official value

3 Nov 2026 10:15 pm
Emphatic win for Jana Sena Party in Pithapuram Municipality

Its Chairman contestant Daanam Lazar Babu wins by a majority of 9,235 votes; this apart, the party emerges victorious in 19 wards, while the TDP bags five and the BJP one

3 Nov 2026 10:03 pm
Number of polling stations in Tamil Nadu rises to 75,088

134 new polling stations were created during the rationalisation, while 78 polling stations were merged, resulting in a net increase of 56 polling stations

3 Nov 2026 10:00 pm
Tech funding in Karnataka sees 26% increase: Report

Most of the capital went to late-stage companies,and late-stage funding rose by 32% to$2.7 billion

3 Nov 2026 10:00 pm
Suspected militants open fire, kill 2 police officers guarding polio workers in Pakistan

The drive-by shooting in Mohmand also left a third officer wounded

3 Nov 2026 10:00 pm
What are Legislative Councils, and what role do they play in Indias State legislatures?

What are Legislative Councils, and what role do they play in State legislatures? This explainer looks at their constitutional basis, composition and powers. It also examines Tamil Nadus experience with the abolition and revival of its Legislative Council. What reforms have been proposed for these second chambers?

3 Nov 2026 9:54 pm
Greater Chennai Corporation set to redevelop schools in various zones

The Chief Ministers Integrated Urban Development Mission has sanctioned theconstruction of new schools at two locations, while seven more schools are expected to be redeveloped shortly.At least nine GCC-run schools are expected to be redeveloped across the city

3 Nov 2026 9:53 pm
Jantar Mantar is a road, not a site, says Delhi Police chief

In an affidavit in the Supreme Court, Delhi Police Commissioner says none can insist on a right to protest only at a specific site and the State has power to change venue

3 Nov 2026 9:52 pm
AFC Champions League Two: Profligate East Bengal goes down to Al-Seeb

The red and gold brigade dominates possession but fails to breach Al-Seebs defence, largely due to an impressive performance from goalkeeper Ibrahim

3 Nov 2026 9:49 pm
West Asia crisis: India deeply concerned after seafarer killed in attack on merchant ship off Oman

The Ministry of External Affairs has condemned the death of an Indian seafarer in an attack on a commercial vessel off the coast of Oman, and called for an immediate de-escalation of tensions in West Asia.

3 Nov 2026 9:47 pm
Saudi forces say intercepted drone, as Yemen's Houthis announce 17 killed in two days

Saudi Arabia has accused the Houthis several times of targeting Mecca and Medina, another holy city, accusations the Iran-backed fighters systematically reject

3 Nov 2026 9:46 pm
Just want to play freely and give my best, says Lakshya

The Hylo Open trophy is a shot in the arm for the Indian badminton ace

3 Nov 2026 9:43 pm
Public office not a consolation prize for defeated politicians: Karnataka High Court

Court quashes appointment of ex-MLA to land regularisation panel on his own recommendation

3 Nov 2026 9:42 pm
Municipal verdict a mandate to serve more, says HRD Minister Nara Lokesh

The TDP-led coalition is accepting the results with humility as peoples blessing for the good governance, he avers

3 Nov 2026 9:38 pm
Cyclone Murasu brings 100 mm rain to Vijayawada; roads inundated

City receives continuous rain after a prolonged dry spell; red alert remains in force until November 4 morning, schools and colleges to remain closed

3 Nov 2026 9:38 pm
From Korean fiction to Ambedkar, National Book Trust report maps Gen Z reading habits

NBT report based on sample survey of visitors to Delhi book fair, of which 40% were college students; best-sellers included global fiction, self-help titles, Hindi classics; regional language literature suffers from publisher availability constraints

3 Nov 2026 9:36 pm
Poor students in Prayagraj forced to sell blood for coaching fees, Congress tells NHRC

Students, mostly from rural, low-income families, were selling blood, sometimes two to four times a month, to pay steep coaching fees, besides hostel and mess charges, the partys memorandum to the NHRC says

3 Nov 2026 9:35 pm
Abhiram murder case: three arrested, fourth person taken into custody as police unravel circumstances behind crime

The 17-year-old prime accused was produced before the Juvenile Justice Board and placed in an Observation Home until November 10, subject to further orders

3 Nov 2026 9:31 pm
4-layer motor cover for new private cars, 2-wheelers from Dec. 15: IRDAI

Regulators directive follows Supreme Court order mandating a policy structure covering third-party liability, legal liability to occupants, personal accident and own damage

3 Nov 2026 9:29 pm