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West Bengal to institute 'Seema Mitra' award for BSF, SSB, police personnel from 2027: Suvendu

A selection committee would be constituted to decide the awardees, he said, while addressing BSF personnel at a border outpost in Hingalganj in North 24 Parganas district, which shares a boundary with Bangladesh

8 Nov 2026 8:00 pm
Europe will be represented at U.S.-mediated Ukraine talks in Abu Dhabi: France

Although Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has made it clear that he wants involvement from European allies in the process, Russia has suggested there would be no place for European representatives at the table

8 Nov 2026 7:26 pm
Poland calls Krakow shooting rampage 'terrorist' attack

A British national was among the dead, according to police. Among the 15 wounded were nationals from Austria, Britain, Germany, Portugal and Russia, says an Interior Ministry spokeswoman

8 Nov 2026 7:25 pm
Assam OIL facility fire: death toll rises to four as another injured dies; four suspended

OIL has instituted a high-level inquiry to probe into the incident

8 Nov 2026 7:21 pm
Pakistan beat India by three wickets in U-19 Asia Cup

India were bowled out for a modest 208 and Pakistan, after a top-order wobble, managed to complete the chase, with Hamza Zahoor taking the team home with an excellent, unbeaten 100 off 108 balls after coming in at number seven

8 Nov 2026 6:52 pm
Portion of false ceiling collapses outside Mumbai airport terminal, one hurt

The airport's emergency medical team rushed to the spot immediately after the incident outside the terminal building and provided first aid to the injured individual

8 Nov 2026 6:39 pm
Revanth sets target of making one crore women millionaires by 2034

Promises greater economic opportunities for SHG members; says womens empowerment is central to his governments policies

8 Nov 2026 6:39 pm
Israel Defence Minister says 'mission not complete' on Iran

Concerning Iran, the mission is still not complete. Iran is trying to renew its efforts to obtain nuclear weapons alongside other grave efforts that place the State of Israel in real danger, says Mr. Katz

8 Nov 2026 6:30 pm
Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant relying on generators again after losing external power supply

Zaporizhzhia, which produces no electricity but needs power supplied by two external links to keep nuclear fuel cool, lost its off-site electricity supply after the Ferosplavna power line disconnected, the IAEA said

8 Nov 2026 6:26 pm
Watch: Delhi air pollution: Capital sees very poor AQI on Deepavali as GRAP 3 curbs continue

Delhi recorded very poor air quality on Deepavali, with the overall AQI at 383 in the morning and improving marginally to 378 by 3:00 PM. However, several monitoring stations continued to log severe pollution levels, led by Jahangirpuri at 461 and Rohini at 447.

8 Nov 2026 6:25 pm
One child dead, 269 treated for burn injuries in T.N. during Deepavali

To manage the festive emergency load, 1,283 ambulances were deployed on active duty across the State.

8 Nov 2026 6:20 pm
BJP, JD(S) leaders cannot tolerate guarantee schemes reaching all beneficiaries: Karnataka CM Shivakumar

Meanwhile, Congress leaders, including former Minister B. Shivaram, raised slogans against district in-charge Minister K.M. Shivalinge Gowda, alleging that he had been ignoring other party leaders in Hassan

8 Nov 2026 6:10 pm
A devotee dies while climbing up Deviramma Betta in Chikkamagaluru

Lakshman, who worked for a private company in Bengaluru, came to visit a relative in Huvinahalli. He reportedly travelled overnight and decided to climb the hill early in the morning

8 Nov 2026 6:08 pm
Democratic wins in StateAG races give Trump a new headache

Incoming Democratic attorneys general could halt cooperation with federal immigration operations, fortify abortion access and file multistate challenges against the Trump administration's environmental and gun policies

8 Nov 2026 5:53 pm
Fresh sexual harassment complaint against Gem Granites Veeramani

Action has been initiated based on the statement of the minor, who was previously a witness in an already registered case

8 Nov 2026 5:19 pm
Japans Tashima rates FIFA election chances at 20%-30% in challenge to Infantino

I've been contacted by presidents and international department officials from eight countries, including some outside Asia, said Japan Football Association Honorary President Kozo Tashima

8 Nov 2026 5:06 pm
U.S. launches task force to disrupt land transit routes into Iran

The restrictions would expand on a U.S. naval blockade of Iranian ports during the two countries' eight-month war, in which Tehran has also restricted passage through the critical Strait of Hormuz trade route, choking global energy supplies

8 Nov 2026 4:44 pm
'Notebandi' devastated economy, 'votebandi' destroying polity: Congress slams PM Modi

On this day in 2016, Prime Minister Modi addressed the nation and announced demonetisation of high-value currency notes of 500 and 1,000

8 Nov 2026 4:20 pm
J&K: 4 police personnel, including SHO, injured as bus rams police vehicle in Ramban

The accident occurred shortly after the police vehicle joined the escort of BJP leader and Leader of the Opposition in the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly Sunil Sharma as his convoy entered Chanderkote jurisdiction

8 Nov 2026 4:19 pm
Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy alleges Hassan DC retained her post by paying bribe district minister

Hassan Deputy Commissioner K.S. Latha Kumari has denied the allegations made against her, saying she has never done anything illegal

8 Nov 2026 4:13 pm
No concrete proof yet from Indonesia for claim over rescued orangutans: Odisha Minister

The Minister said some countries might stake a claim to the animals under international wildlife trade regulations, but they would have to furnish concrete evidence to establish that the rescued animals originated from their territory

8 Nov 2026 3:49 pm
Telangana celebrates Deepavali with traditional fervour; Guv visits Bhagya Lakshmi temple

Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla, Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, Union Coal Minister G. Kishan Reddy, Union Minister of State for Home Bandi Sanjay Kumar and other leaders greeted the people on the occasion

8 Nov 2026 3:45 pm
Crew member missing as Indonesian water-bombing helicopter crashes

Dramatic video footage showed the firefighting helicopter being slowly dragged downward after filling its bucket from the Barito River, eventually plunging nose-first into the water.

8 Nov 2026 3:23 pm
Taiwan detains Communist Party leader over alleged Chinese sponsorship in election

Prosecutors also alleged that Mr. Lin sought to buy votes by repeatedly recruiting voters to travel to mainland China, where they received hospitality, the report said.

8 Nov 2026 3:22 pm
Stock markets begin Samvat 2083 on a firm note in special Muhurat trading

Muhurat trading is a symbolic market session held on Diwali, which also marks the beginning of the new Hindu calendar year

8 Nov 2026 3:19 pm
Vijayan demands withdrawal of circular allowing colleges to increase seats without Keralam Govt nod

The CPI(M) veteran said a September 11 circular issued by the Higher Education Department had made prior government approval mandatory for introducing new courses and increasing seats in government, aided and autonomous colleges

8 Nov 2026 3:16 pm
Riyadh financial district targeted in missile attack, Aramco tower damaged: witnesses

Multiple floors of the Aramco tower appeared to have sustained damage, said another witness, with glass shattered and damage to part of the tower's facade visible

8 Nov 2026 3:02 pm
Poland: Six killed, 15 injured in shooting at Krakows Main Square

Six people were killed and 15 others injured after a gunman opened fire at Krakows Main Square in Poland on November 7, 2026. The 25-year-old suspect, described by authorities as holding far-right and ultranationalist views, was shot and wounded during a confrontation with police.

8 Nov 2026 3:00 pm
Bangladesh Law Minister calls Hasina convicted criminal, says extradition request sent to India

Indian govt previously acknowledged receiving Bangladesh's extradition requests for Ms. Hasina but has not announced any decision on handing her over

8 Nov 2026 2:53 pm
Agitation against CEC will go on till he is removed: Venugopal

We will withdraw from this agitation only after Gyanesh Kumar is removed from the post and steps are taken to make India's electoral system and processes flawless, impartial and fair, said K.C. Venugopal

8 Nov 2026 2:41 pm
Thane court sentences man to 20 years rigorous imprisonment for raping minor on promise of marriage

Four prosecution witnesses, including the survivor, her mother and neighbour, were examined to prove the charges against the accused

8 Nov 2026 2:16 pm
Dangerous harmonies: Is there a hidden villain in Indias devastating electrical fires?

Electrical causes are predominating in Indias recent fire incidents; while codes and guidelines are covering these increasingly, there are still major gaps such as taking into account harmonic currents put into the system by state-of-the-art electronics equipment

8 Nov 2026 2:08 pm
Sanskrit University suspension row: Govindan backs stir, says it should go on till suspended students write exams

Sixteen students were suspended after a Students Federation of India-led protest during a syndicate meeting on August 13 over a lack of adequate campus facilities

8 Nov 2026 2:08 pm
Rajasthan BJP MLA Jaswant Yadav dies at 73 after prolonged illness

Mr. Yadav was a four-time MLA and had also represented Alwar in the Lok Sabha

8 Nov 2026 2:07 pm
Notes & Chords | Taking Parai Isai to new stages

In this episode of The Hindus Notes & Chords series featuring conversations with seasoned artistes and young practitioners of music we speak to Parai Isai artiste N. Deepan from Chennai. Rescued from child labour, he was introduced to folk art forms, including Parai Isai, as a student. Having picked up its nuances over the years, he decided to pursue the art form full-time after obtaining a masters degree in Commerce. Along with his friends, he founded the Nanbargal Gramiya Kalai Kuzhu in 2011

8 Nov 2026 1:51 pm
Why are the U.S. midterm elections significant?

What do the results tell us about American voters attitudes towards President Donald Trump? What do they mean for Democrats and Republicans? What lies ahead for Democrats? Why are these results so important for the rest of the world?

8 Nov 2026 1:47 pm
Conservative activists storm Deepavali celebrations in Seattle

Videos of the storming of the Deepavali celebrations in Seattle went viral on social media.

8 Nov 2026 1:45 pm
Punjab records nearly 2,800 farm fires as authorities step up action

Punjab recorded 2,787 stubble burning incidents between September 15 and November 5, with Tarn Taran reporting the highest number of farm fires. Authorities have registered 710 FIRs and imposed fines exceeding 46 lakh. Amid concerns over the rising number of incidents, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has directed officials to intensify monitoring and enforcement measures.

8 Nov 2026 1:41 pm