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Visakhapatnam gears up for 31st CII Partnership Summit

Over 1,250 delegates from 59 countries, 15 foreign ministers and global business leaders expected at the November 12-13 event, which aims to attract investments and generate jobs in North Coastal Andhra

9 Nov 2026 5:56 pm
Number of villages without 4G connectivity falls by three-fourths in four years

Data obtained by The Hindu under the Right to Information Act shows a sharp decline in the number of villages without serviceable internet speeds

9 Nov 2026 5:52 pm
Police rush to Belagavi City Corporation after bomb threat, declared hoax

Police began the search from inside the meeting hall to officers chambers, various departments, rooms, toilets and the vehicles in the parking area. But no explosive materials were found even after one hour of search.

9 Nov 2026 5:48 pm
Instagram Edits on Mac: Is convenience worth the privacy trade-off? Explained

Instagrams Edits video-editing app has arrived on Mac, bringing features such as multi-track timelines, advanced colour grading, keyframe controls and 4K exports. But how does it compare with established editing software like Premiere Pro and Final Cut Pro? We explore its features, privacy concerns and Instagrams biggest advantage, direct integration with its publishing platform.

9 Nov 2026 5:36 pm
Chennai sees dozens of cracker-related eye injuries; doctors call for caution

The Regional Institute of Ophthalmology and Government Ophthalmic Hospital received around 50 cases, with about 10 cases having to be admitted, a senior official said.

9 Nov 2026 5:28 pm
Mumbai records 137 firecracker-induced blazes on Deepavali, highest single-day tally in years

The sharp rise in incidents prompted the Mumbai Fire Brigade to issue urgent safety guidelines, asking citizens to burst crackers only in open areas away from residential buildings, shops, vehicles, petrol pumps, transformers, and overhead wires.

9 Nov 2026 5:25 pm
Rupee rises 5 paise to close at 93.93 against U.S. dollar

Forex traders said continued foreign inflows, stable crude, and a mild dollar offer tailwinds for the rupee. However, gains were capped by renewed greenback demand, geopolitical risks, and a rebound in energy prices

9 Nov 2026 5:21 pm
At peak of air pollution on Deepavali night, data goes missing at several govt monitoring stations in Delhi

When the hourly PM2.5 data is missing, it will artificially lower the Air Quality Index (AQI), showing better air quality, when the actual air quality is worse, Manoj Kumar, analyst, Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA) said

9 Nov 2026 5:19 pm
Cyber bullying affects one in ten students worldwide; AI fuels new threat: UNESCO

The United Nations agency has called upon countries to invest in digital safety measures, teacher preparation, and mental health support for students, in coordination with technology companies

9 Nov 2026 5:15 pm
Shigella infection: Meeting held in Vadakara to review preventive measures

Key instructions included ensuring proper sanitation and safe drinking water availability in schools, strengthening awareness drives among students regarding infection prevention, and immediately alerting the Health Department if any symptoms are detected among children

9 Nov 2026 5:10 pm
TASMAC liquor price hike: Association of recreation clubs, star hotels challenges empty bottle buyback scheme in Tamil Nadu

The petitioner association claims that an environmental and social welfare cess of 10 per bottle cannot be imposed on recreation clubs and the latter cannot be expected to collect empty bottles from the residences of its members

9 Nov 2026 5:03 pm
Pakistani TV anchorperson shot dead at home in Rawalpindi; husband held

According to the CPO, a male domestic worker at the house told police that the victim's husband had claimed that the gunshot was fired accidentally.

9 Nov 2026 4:59 pm
Man 'detained' in Russia, pressured to join war, alleges family; second Chhattisgarh case

A similar case surfaced last month in Chhattisgarh, where a 21-year-old man from Bilaspur district was allegedly detained in Russia and tortured to compel him to join the war

9 Nov 2026 4:54 pm
Amit Shah: PM Modi and I come from Gujarat, it must become drug-free before 2029

Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched 1,400 crore projects in Ahmedabad and announced a December 2028 deadline for a drug-free Gujarat.

9 Nov 2026 4:54 pm
2026 to be one of four warmest years on record: World Meteorological Organization

The key reason behind the rising global temperatures is that the Earths energy imbalance is rising, and the earth system is accumulating heat at an accelerating rate, said WMO

9 Nov 2026 4:52 pm
Hassan DCs personal assistant files complaint with district police

Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy released screenshots of WhatsApp conversation during his visit to Hassan on Sunday

9 Nov 2026 4:50 pm
Rahul Gandhi repeats debate dare after PM Modi's 'Dimagi Naxal' jibe

He called us Naxals. My challenge stands. Let him debate me on who is anti-national and who is controlled by foreign forces. Any time, any place. My guarantee: after the debate, the PM wont have the guts to stand in front of a single jawan again, says Gandhi

9 Nov 2026 4:50 pm
Warner backs Khawajas Sandpapergate account, calls Cricket Australia probe rushed and botched

Its been eight years since I spoke on this topic. Uzzy, I throw my full support behind you. I thank you for what youve done, said David Warner

9 Nov 2026 4:42 pm
UDF govts move to ease norms for self-financing courses, seat expansion in autonomous colleges sparks row in Keralam

Opposition accuses government of facilitating commercialisation of higher education, while State government defends move as a measure to promote academic autonomy and eliminate bureaucratic delays

9 Nov 2026 4:42 pm
Retired bank official from Mangaluru questions presence of non-residents in the final electoral roll

K. Sathyamoorthi, a resident of K.C. Road in Talapady, had pointed out the presence of three non-residents in the electoral roll against his house number at the start of SIR. In the final rolls, only one name has been deleted, while two names remain.

9 Nov 2026 4:41 pm
Rain-soaked Deepavali firecracker waste poses challenge to Corporation workers in Erode

Discarded cracker boxes, cardboard, plastic wrappers, paper remnants and empty sweet packets were littered roads in several wards. Owing to rains, the materials stuck to road surfaces, forcing workers to scrape them off.

9 Nov 2026 4:41 pm
Navodaya Vidyalayas proposed in Telanganas Sircilla, Hanumakonda districts: Ponnam Prabhakar

Transport and BC Welfare Minister says representations were made for establishing Kendriya Vidyalayas at Jammikunta and Husnabad

9 Nov 2026 4:34 pm
Why teaching Maths needs a real-world connect

Beyond memorising ratios and solving equations, trigonometry teaches students to measure what they cannot reach and understand what they cannot immediately see

9 Nov 2026 4:31 pm
Diwali and air pollution, infections, research updates and more | Health Wrap Ep. 58

In the 58th episode of Health Wrap by The Hindu, Ramya Kannan, Health Editor, The Hindu, and Zubeda Hamid, Senior Assistant Editor, The Hindu, discuss the public health concerns surrounding festivals, marking Diwali, including air pollution and AQI, the importance of One Health amid the Ebola outbreak, a measles-associated death in the U.S., new research updates and key concerns in maternal, child and tribal healthcare.

9 Nov 2026 4:15 pm
800-year-old Nandi sculpture lies neglected in Telanganas Narayanapet

Archaeologist Sivanagireddy found the Kakatiya-era sculpture broken into two pieces

9 Nov 2026 4:12 pm
Why listening to students voices is crucial to tackling the student suicide crisis in India

In tackling student distress, institutions must centre students lived experiences by ensuring their direct representation on all institutional committees, so that systemic solutions are valid and sustainable

9 Nov 2026 4:04 pm
Two men arrested in Rajasthan, West Bengal for cybercrimes targeting Chennai residents

The Cyber Crime Police, East Zone arrested a man in Rajasthan for allegedly cheating a Chennai-based businessman by promising high returns through an online trading platform and a man in West Bengal for allegedly cheating a Chennai resident by promising to provide a premium credit card with attractive benefits.

9 Nov 2026 4:03 pm
Fire breaks out in two shops; LPG blast in Krishna district house, no casualties reported

The reasons for the mishap were not known immediately, and valuable material was damaged in the fire, says locals

9 Nov 2026 4:01 pm
Anuj Shrivatri completes Indias century of Grandmasters | Data

Shrivatri becomes the first Grandmaster from Madhya Pradesh, while Tamil Nadu continues to lead the countrys tally, accounting for 38% of Indias Grandmasters

9 Nov 2026 3:59 pm
Deepavali pollution spike: how does it affect lung function and respiratory health?| Explainer

Firecracker smoke releases fine particles and harmful gases that irritate the airways and affect lung health. Experts explain the short- and long-term effects of exposure and whether the damage persists after air quality improves

9 Nov 2026 3:53 pm
Disbelief in Bihar family of youth arrested in attack on Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff

With the arrest of Hritik Kumar along with two others in firing incident at Tiger Shroff in Mumbai, its the death of a dream as well for the family

9 Nov 2026 3:49 pm
U.S., China, Russia leaders to meet next week, says Trump; Beijing says in communication with parties

Trump on Sunday, November 8, indicated to reporters that a deal on the Russia-Ukraine war, the Iran issue and nuclear arms control would be on the agenda

9 Nov 2026 3:47 pm
Andhra SCPCR to organise meeting on Making Fathers Name Optional with stakeholders

SCPCR, in association with NGOs, Children of India Foundation and HELP, will conduct the meeting

9 Nov 2026 3:38 pm
AIADMK, AMMK leaders lash out at CM Vijay over Deepavali day murders across Tamil Nadu

Edappadi Palaniswami and T.T.V. Dhinakaran came down heavily on the TVK-led government.

9 Nov 2026 3:38 pm
Cases booked on all seen attackers in Kalighat clash, West Bengal CM says

Those who tried to slap police, raised their fists and hurled threats have been booked under various sections. Police personnel were injured and were obstructed in discharging their official duty, says CM Adhikari

9 Nov 2026 3:33 pm
Man involved in repeated criminal activities held under PSA in Doda

Five cases have been registered against Riaz Ahmed over the years, the police said, and he has been lodged in Bhaderwah district jail

9 Nov 2026 3:30 pm