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Seventh attempt on my life in six months: Abhishek after his residence attacked

On the occasion of the birth anniversary of Abhishek Banerjee on November 7, his supporters gathered in front of his house at Kalighat area. A group of BJP supporters appeared and started shouting slogans thief thief.

7 Nov 2026 10:07 am
Why are flight tickets so expensive now? The truth behind rising airfares | Explained

Have you noticed that domestic flight tickets in India have become significantly more expensive? According to the Consumer Price Index, domestic airfares were nearly 30% higher in September compared to a year earlier. But what is driving this surge? In this explainer, The Hindus aviation reporter Jagriti Chandra breaks down the factors behind rising airfares, including higher aviation fuel prices, the impact of global oil markets, rupee depreciation, airspace restrictions, geopolitical tensions,

7 Nov 2026 9:59 am
U.S. military carries out fresh targeted strikes on Iran as Tehran weighs mediator's proposals

They knocked out they built a little bit of an anti-aircraft device and we knocked it out in about 15 minutes, maybe five, says U.S. President Trump

7 Nov 2026 9:50 am
Maharashtra to lease reservoir land for fodder cultivation in 304 drought-hit talukas

The decision is aimed at improving fodder availability for livestock in areas affected by rainfall deficiency during the 2026 kharif season.

7 Nov 2026 9:40 am
Amazon rolls out text-based shopping through Alexa

Amazon said the new text feature lets users research and compare products, track deals and price drops, and have Alexa for Shopping complete purchases

7 Nov 2026 9:30 am
Dont confuse PM Modi, convince him for open debate with me: Rahul Gandhi to Amit Shah

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has also said the Prime Minister should come forward and face the questions on vote theft that the nation was posing

7 Nov 2026 9:29 am
Two sisters injured in shooting at Navi Mumbai home; one arrested, another on the run

One sister suffered a bullet injury to her back, while the other was grazed near her ear; police are investigating the motive behind the attack

7 Nov 2026 9:24 am
Epic failures: on electoral roll, welfare

The electoral roll cannot be used to determine welfare beneficiaries

7 Nov 2026 9:19 am
Assam prohibits drone operations near Amur falcon roosting sites

The order follows reports of content creators and visitors flying drones close to congregations of the migratory raptors, apparently to capture photographs and videos for social media

7 Nov 2026 9:16 am
Deepavali 2026: All you need to know about Supreme Court-permitted time slots, green crackers and other directives

The Supreme Court permitted the bursting of certified green firecrackers between 6 a.m. and 7 a.m. and between 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. on November 7 and November 8, 2026 in Delhi-NCR

7 Nov 2026 9:15 am
Deepavali without mithai: What happens when a dessert addict gives up sugar for a year?

After nearly a year without added sugar, author Prajwal Parajuly, a former dessert obsessive, faces Deepavali without sel roti, jalebis or ladoos. He even resorted to a hummus cake. But is this the sacrifice of a lifetime worth it?

7 Nov 2026 9:14 am
Deepavali 2026: How ready-to-drink cocktails are changing Indias festive drinking scene

From rasmalai-inspired cocktails to jamun mint and guava chilli, ready-to-drink beverages are bringing Indian flavours to Deepavali parties, reflecting changing tastes and a growing market for convenient cocktails

7 Nov 2026 9:08 am
N Ram on his interview with Sonia Gandhi

In an interview with The Hindu by N. Ram, former Congress President Sonia Gandhi reflects on her upcoming memoir, Belonging: A Journey of Love. She discusses the impact of twelve years of BJP-RSS rule on Indian democracy, defends the Congress partys fight for a level playing field, and shares how her love story with Rajiv Gandhi evolved into a lifelong commitment to India.

7 Nov 2026 9:02 am
Jana Sena MPTC woman contestant dies of cardiac arrest hours ahead of votes counting in East Godavari

A pall of gloom descended on her panchayat as the death left her supporters in shock.

7 Nov 2026 9:01 am
Andhra Pradesh MPTC, ZPTC election results LIVE: Counting begins across 365 centres amidst high security

State Election Commissioner Anil Chandra Punetha and other top officials are monitoring the counting.

7 Nov 2026 8:56 am
Counting of votes in ZPTCs and MPTCs begins in Andhra Pradesh

State Election Commissioner Anil Chandra Punetha and other top officials are monitoring the counting.

7 Nov 2026 8:48 am
Calcutta High Court restrains KMC polls until challenge on delimitation decided

The West Bengal government, through a delimitation, has increased the number of wards of KMC from 144 to 209. The petitioner argued that the State government and its agencies have resorted to gerrymandering in order to secure partisan advantage to the ruling political party in West Bengal on the premise of previous electoral results.

7 Nov 2026 8:32 am
American national found dead in Gachibowli hotel room

Lee, a resident of California, arrived in Hyderabad on November 2 along with his business partner, David Wu, for professional work. The two were staying at the hotel located at SLN Terminus

7 Nov 2026 8:30 am
How a love story grew into a deep belonging to India

Sonia Gandhis much-awaited Belonging is a personal memoir, with politics providing the background or a kind of framework, as she puts it in the book

7 Nov 2026 8:07 am
Sonia Gandhi interview: Great damage done to the fabric of India by BJP

Ahead of the launch of her book, Sonia Gandhi speaks to The Hindu, answering a number of questions personal and political

7 Nov 2026 8:06 am
Id always disliked politics | An excerpt from Sonia Gandhis Belonging: A Journey of Love

In her memoir, the senior Congress party leader revisits the years of hesitation and personal conflict before duty finally prevailed

7 Nov 2026 8:05 am
Where I truly belong: Sonia Gandhi on her memoir Belonging: A Journey of Love

Ahead of the release of her much-discussed memoir, the senior Congress party leader talks about her journey from privacy to public life in India

7 Nov 2026 8:05 am
India, EU conclude multi-billion Euro global innovation programme

Indias association with the Horizon programme is seen as part of the comprehensive strategic agenda of the two sides for the next five years

7 Nov 2026 7:14 am
Iran reviewing proposals on Tehrans nuclear programme: Officials

Mediators and Iran have discussed a potential bridge deal aimed at helping pave the way for further talks on Tehrans nuclear programme, according to regional officials

7 Nov 2026 6:55 am
Carrick seeks breathing space as United manager

The reality is that the club could be bottom of the table when it kicks off on November 8 if results go against it; City meets Forest in the quest to break a string of losses as it plays catch up with Arsenal

7 Nov 2026 6:49 am
Jr Sehwag and Lakshya shine as India win

India coasted to 129 for no loss in just 19.1 overs to win with 185 balls remaining and begin its campaign in style. Asked to bat, Nepal slipped to 51 for four at one stage

7 Nov 2026 6:25 am
Bumrah, Jadeja headline India-As final red-ball game

Jasprit Bumrah, who last played in the Asian Games final on October 3, has been preserved only for the red-ball leg of the New Zealand tour

7 Nov 2026 6:22 am
Paraguayan President Pena impeached over banking crisis

Santiago Pena had offered his resignation over the disaster, but lawmakers pressed ahead with impeachment proceedings that would strip him of immunity granted to former Presidents

7 Nov 2026 4:46 am
Unhappy Milind Deora shoots a letter to BMC chief over event exclusion

The event was for a housing project under the Ashray Yojana; the event took place on November 6, 2026

7 Nov 2026 4:22 am
Disallowed Friday prayers, under house detention for 6thday: Mirwaiz

On the previous Friday, the Mirwaiz mentioned in his sermon the findings of the International Crisis Group report on Jammu and Kashmir and highlighted the concerns over political prisoners, civil liberties and the need for meaningful political engagement and reconciliation

7 Nov 2026 3:33 am
CPI(M) leader Biman Basu retracts after holding Jyoti Basu responsible for LF governments industrial policy

Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on November 5 blamed the policy of forcible land acquisition during the regime of former Chief MinisterBuddhadeb Bhattacharjee for decline in industrial prospects of the State.

7 Nov 2026 3:02 am
Tiger Shroff firing case: Accused claims to be minor, court orders age verification within 15 days

The court extended the police custody of Phool Singh and four other accused until November 11, while the remaining seven were remanded to judicial custody

7 Nov 2026 2:08 am
West Bengal election is not legally valid:Former CEC S.Y. Quraishi

The former top poll official alsoreinstated thatthe Election Commission of Indiais supposed to makedecisions based on a majority

7 Nov 2026 1:57 am
Pakistan says willing to issue visa to Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann for visit

On October 23, Bhagwant Mann had said that he had been invited to attend the World Punjabi Conference in Lahore on November 27 questioning whether he would be allowed to travel to Pakistan

7 Nov 2026 1:40 am
Supreme Court decision on BBMB arrears a victory for Himachal, says CM Sukhu

The order settles a decades-old dispute over Himachal Pradeshs 7.19% share in the power generated from the projects

7 Nov 2026 1:30 am
Bamboo shelters, cool roofs to climate-proof Telangana cities

The State is drawing up a 20,000-crore project pipeline and a series of policy measures to prepare its cities for rising temperatures and erratic rainfall. The plan, which also includes waste reclamation, sewage treatment and digital monitoring of water supply, seeks to build climate resilience across urban local bodies

7 Nov 2026 1:01 am
Periyar Arivulagam books row: political leaders raise concern over allegations, call for action

Kamal Haasan demands the immediate withdrawal of the fake books from all libraries. M.H. Jawahirullah wants the formation of an independent committee to examine all books procured for the public library. Others, including Anbumani Ramadoss and K. Annamalai, want the government to take up a thorough investigation of the allegations

7 Nov 2026 12:53 am
Special Public Prosecutors appointed to conduct trial in POCSO Act cases against Veeramani

Veeramani and his associates are facing seven cases under the POCSO Act and one case of abetment to suicide of a minor

7 Nov 2026 12:52 am