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A.P.-SECM launches State-level Short Video Contest on energy conservation for students

Competition is open for students from Classes 7 to 10 in all government, aided and private schools; videos (in Telugu, English, or Hindi) have to be of 30 seconds to 2 minutes duration

7 Nov 2026 3:42 pm
Firecracker-related eye injuries more serious than they appear, claims eye doctors

E. Karpagavalli, regional head for medical services in Dr. Agarwals Eye Hospital, said that delayed treatment or attempts to manage such injuries at home can further complicate recovery

7 Nov 2026 3:19 pm
FDA suspends 105 licences, cancels 7 across Maharashtra after pre-Deepavali checks

The FDA pre-Deepavali inspections found violations in hygiene, food storage, manufacturing practices, and licensing requirements

7 Nov 2026 3:17 pm
Sanskrit varsity suspension row: Prakash Raj says protesting students are not Savarkars to tender apology

The actor visits protest site, says he will join protesting students if they are not allowed to appear for their examinations

7 Nov 2026 3:16 pm
Is your petrol really E20? Karnataka claims ethanol levels reached 31%

A major controversy has emerged over ethanol blending in petrol after the Karnataka government claimed that fuel samples collected from multiple districts contained ethanol levels significantly above Indias permitted E20 limit.

7 Nov 2026 2:59 pm
Mookuthi Amman 2 movie review: Nayantharas Amman has divine powers, but cannot defeat bad filmmaking

Sundar C hands Amman the superhero playbook, but even her divine powers cannot save this formulaic mess

7 Nov 2026 2:57 pm
Tamil Nadu government restructures crop loan waiver scheme, extends eligibility period by a month

The State government has sanctioned an additional 2,842.77 crore towards the implementation of the expanded scheme

7 Nov 2026 2:55 pm
Why does Delhi keep witnessing deadly building fires and collapses? | Explained

From the fire at Gaffar Market to the deadly building collapse in Chawri Bazar, a series of incidents has raised questions about building safety in Delhi.

7 Nov 2026 2:54 pm
Assam groups Paani Campaign covers 3,000 flood-hit villagers

Jeevan Initiative, a volunteer-run organisation, has taken charge of seven villages in eastern Assams Charaideo district for water-related issues

7 Nov 2026 2:47 pm
Police officers swift action saves journalists life in Anakapalli during ZPTC elections counting

Hospital sources confirmed that the journalist received prompt medical attention and is currently undergoing treatment.

7 Nov 2026 2:29 pm
Madras High Court closes plea to regulate gold loans and auction of pledged jewellery

Chief Justice Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari and Justice G. Arul Murugan dispose of the case after recording RBIs statement that it had already issued necessary circulars

7 Nov 2026 2:23 pm
Telangana gets 359 additional PG medical seats in government colleges for 2026-27, intake rises to 1,625

With this expansion, 23 of the States 35 government medical colleges will offer postgraduate courses, compared with 10 colleges earlier

7 Nov 2026 2:23 pm
Bhoot Chaturdashi 2026: Haunted places and curated walks to explore in Kolkata

From a white horse believed to haunt the racecourse to whispers in the National Library and apparitions along the Hooghly, Kolkata's supernatural folklore offers an unusual itinerary for the curious. no full stop after the deck

7 Nov 2026 2:21 pm
How improving your daily lifestyle can help decrease the risk of endometrial cancer

The incidence of endometrial cancer is rising in India. Understanding risk factors can help women take action to reduce their risk, and make informed decisions about their health

7 Nov 2026 2:08 pm
West Bengal elections not legally valid, says former CEC S.Y. Quraishi

Former Chief Election Commissioner S.Y. Quraishi questions the legal validity of the West Bengal elections, flags alleged voter deletions during the SIR process and says Election Commission decisions must be taken by majority.

7 Nov 2026 2:08 pm
CPI(M) seeks anti-BJP alliance in Tripura civic polls to avoid vote split

The CPI(M) has fielded 263 candidates across 345 wards, while the Congress has nominated candidates in 221 wards after seat-sharing talks between the two INDIA bloc partners failed

7 Nov 2026 2:03 pm
New Zealand vote still too close to call as results trickle in

New Zealands election remained too close to call on Saturday as early results trickled in from across the country, with neither the governing National-Luxon coalition nor Labour falling short of a majority and minor parties weighing in, including a rising Opportunity Party

7 Nov 2026 2:00 pm
Faith meets fitness: The Keralam church where prayers come with pull-ups

St. Josephs Church in Kuriachira, Thrissur, has set up an open gym to promote fitness among parishioners. With no fixed timings, parishioners can drop in at their convenience, with many heading to the gym after attending Holy Mass

7 Nov 2026 1:53 pm
Congress Govt lifted more water from Godavari than the BRS government: Govt Whip Aadi Srinivas

Harish Rao getting vicarious pleasure in drought conditions: Aadi Srinivas

7 Nov 2026 1:50 pm
Hyderabads Osmania General Hospital introduces 48-hour weekly duty limit for junior doctors, interns

As per the circular, junior residents and interns should not be assigned more than 48 hours of duty in a week.

7 Nov 2026 1:41 pm
India claims two spots on the Worlds 50 Best Restaurants 2026. Check out the full list

The 50 Best Restaurants of 2026 were announced in Peru and Asador Etxebarri from the Basque Country took the number one spot. We break down the trends of this years wins and spotlight the Indian restaurants on the list

7 Nov 2026 1:35 pm
Assam CM encouraging protests against Judges in Zubeen Garg death case: Akhil Gogoi

The Sibsagar MLA says Himanta Biswa Sarmas remarks amount to contempt of court

7 Nov 2026 1:25 pm
The Cat in the Hat movie review: A fun way to step into the holiday season

The jokes are sweet, the voice work is lively and the action delightfully chaotic in this adaptation of Dr Seusss iconic childrens book

7 Nov 2026 1:20 pm
U.S. FBI and regulators issue warning about cyber-attacks targeting industrial refrigerators

The U.S. regulators warned organisations about ongoing cyber threat activity targeting industrial refrigeration and cold chain monitoring systems, shortly after these hacks led to huge amounts of food waste across European supermarkets

7 Nov 2026 1:14 pm
E20 turned into 420-petrol chori from public's cars: Rahul slams government

E20 turned into 420 stealing petrol from the public's cars! The reference was to Section 420 of the erstwhile Indian Penal Code, which dealt with cheating, says Rahul Gandhi

7 Nov 2026 12:59 pm
Why soaring freight costs amid West Asia conflict are squeezing Keralam exports

Steep rise in transportation costs has made Kerala products less competitive in overseas markets

7 Nov 2026 12:58 pm
One injured in explosion at Ghaziabad police outpost; ATS, bomb disposal team at site

At that time, a Sub-Inspector and a delivery boy were present at the location; following this, an investigation was initiated, and all available evidence at the scene has been collected, said Ghaziabad Police Commissioner J. Ravinder Goud

7 Nov 2026 12:54 pm
New Analysis: Is the Dhirendra Shastri controversy a springboard to make Lord Krishna an electoral symbol ahead of U.P. polls?

The BJPs strategic silence on the young religious storytellers disparaging comments on Lord Krishna suggests a plan to bring the Krishna Janmabhoomi issue into public discourse and question SP leaderships commitment to their patron deity.

7 Nov 2026 12:52 pm
Jharkhand tribal activist Nisha Bhagats last rites to be held in Gumla, BJP demands CBI probe

Before her death on November 6, Nisha Bhagat accused the Hemant Soren-led State Government and land brokers of harassing her during a Facebook Live session

7 Nov 2026 12:51 pm
Voter ID for welfare? What Rajiv Ranjan Singhs proposal could mean | Explained

Opposition parties have linked this announcement to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, in which 13.5 crore electors were reportedly removed. They argue that disenfranchisement will now be coupled with exclusion from welfare programmes.

7 Nov 2026 12:40 pm
How did Telangana get back land worth over 55,000 crores after Supreme Court verdict? | Explained

The top court settles a 32-year fight, granting Telangana 550 acres of land worth 55,000 crores tied to historic jagir deeds

7 Nov 2026 12:39 pm
BJP MLA Sankalp Amonkar inducted into Goa cabinet

Governor P. Ashok Gajapathy Raju administered the oath of office and secrecy to Mr. Amonkar at a ceremony held at Lok Bhavan in Dona Paula, in the presence of Chief Minister Pramod Sawant and other cabinet colleagues

7 Nov 2026 12:29 pm
Live-in relationships in India: Is marriage still the endgame?

Is living together a sensible test-drive for marriage, or the perfect arrangement for those whod rather not commit?/for print: For some, a live-in is a step towards marriage. For others, it is a way to avoid it

7 Nov 2026 12:25 pm
The Famous Five from Chennais IT sector

For close to five years now, every Saturday, a group of colleagues from the MEPZ-Tambaram Sanatorium and Sholinganallur offices of Cognizant Technology Solutions have been cooking and serving specially prepared meals for residents of orphanages and old-age homes. This being a Deepavali weekend, there were grand additions to the menu

7 Nov 2026 12:25 pm
Top U.S., China officials raise trade 'concerns' as APEC approaches

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer held a call with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng and discussed economic and trade commitments over the last year

7 Nov 2026 12:24 pm
Assam OIL facility fire death toll rises to two

Five other workers injured in the incident are undergoing treatment

7 Nov 2026 12:19 pm
Watch: The problem with making voter IDs the gateway to welfare | The Hindu Editorial

A proposal to use voter identity cards and biometric authentication for welfare payments has triggered a nationwide debate. Critics argue that linking welfare benefits to electoral rolls could exclude vulnerable citizens whose names are missing from voter lists, despite being eligible for government support. The proposal has also revived concerns surrounding the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and the legal distinction between voting rights and welfare entitlements. This edit

7 Nov 2026 12:10 pm