SENSEX
NIFTY
GOLD
USD/INR

Weather

image 27    C

National News

The Hindu

National / The Hindu

Mamata, Rahul fighting for infiltrators to keep them in India: Bengal CM

The ECI and the Centre have taken up the task of driving out infiltrators from the country, whereas Mamata Banerjee and Rahul Gandhi are fighting together to keep them in India, says Mr. Adhikari

3 Nov 2026 2:21 pm
Sonia Gandhi tried her best to make Rahul Gandhi the Prime Minister, says Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

Reacting to a mock parliamentary session held at Mallikarjun Kharges residence, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma mocked the Congress, stating that while Rahul can be PM in a mock parliament, Narendra Modi remains the Prime Minister in the original Parliament after Sonia Gandhis repeated attempts to elevate her son failed.

3 Nov 2026 2:19 pm
What is the controversy about Guidance losing its way? | Explained

Guidance, earlier known as the Tamil Nadu Guidance and Export Promotion Bureau, was established as a non-profit registered society on July 15, 1992, with the objective of attracting investment proposals into Tamil Nadu

3 Nov 2026 2:18 pm
ST seat reservation: Goa to move Supreme Court against High Court order stalling the process

The Panaji Bench of the HC had last week restrained the Census Commissioner from notifying ST population estimates, observing that such figures could not be determined on any basis other than the first official Census conducted after 2026

3 Nov 2026 2:15 pm
IND vs NZ first ODI: New Zealands focus on Ro-Ko as depleted pace attack a worry for India

With Jasprit Bumrah being preserved for Test matches and the duo of Prasidh Krishna and Harshit Rana still some weeks away from an international return, workhorse Mohammed Siraj will have to shoulder additional burden during the series

3 Nov 2026 2:11 pm
Bengaluru team takes the cake at ACADA 2026

A team from Bengaluru represented India at the International Cake Show Australia 2026 and submitted the winning entry for cake sculpting

3 Nov 2026 1:56 pm
Runners from Belagavi finish Goa Ironman event

Tejas Patil recorded the fastest finish among participants from Belagavi, completing the event in 6 hours, 20 minutes, and 8 seconds

3 Nov 2026 1:54 pm
New rules allow Centre to intervene on airfares in extraordinary circumstances

The Indian government has notified new rules under the Bharatiya Vayuyan Adhiniyam, 2024, empowering it to issue written directions to airlines on airfares during extraordinary situations in the public interest.

3 Nov 2026 1:48 pm
LDF seeks to galvanise coastal community against UDFs proposed high-value economic maritime corridor

The LDF has raised the spectre of large-scale displacement of fisherfolk, including the lack of free access to the coastline and the loss of homes and traditional livelihoods

3 Nov 2026 1:39 pm
Bombay HC asks BMC to re-upload Dia Mirzas firecracker appeal, says deeply pained by controversy

The BJP forced the Mumbai municipal corporation administration to pull down a video message recorded by actor Dia Mirza for eco-friendly Deepavali

3 Nov 2026 1:36 pm
India's gold demand down 29% in July-September at 162.5 tonnes: World Gold Council

Total jewellery demand in India dipped by 20% to 99.9 tonnes as compared to 125 tonnes in the same quarter of 2025, while in value terms it was up 16% at 1,48,700 crores

3 Nov 2026 1:25 pm
Audit flags 3,000 monthly drinking water burden on poor families in Bengaluru

The city extracts groundwater at nearly twice the rate at which it is replenished and loses about 400 million litres of piped water every day, according to Syed Ahmed Hussain, convenor of the Water Satyagraha campaign

3 Nov 2026 1:23 pm
2027 Asian Cup football tournament in Saudi Arabia postponed over safety

A number of sports events in Saudi Arabia have been cancelled or postponed in recent weeks following Houthi attacks on the country

3 Nov 2026 1:23 pm
Ships in Black Sea come under attack again, protests intensify in France and more: The week in 5 charts

Over the last week, protests intensified in France, Asian Para Games concluded and more. Here are graphics explaining these and other top stories.

3 Nov 2026 1:23 pm
How a teenager is helping make safer roads for women

Women have had to fight for the freedom to study, work, play, and simply move through public spaces without fear. Even a walk down the road can sometimes come with calculations about safety, lighting, and time. As reports of crimes against women continue to make headlines, a teenager in Ambala decided to act on one small but visible part of a much bigger problem.

3 Nov 2026 1:22 pm
Cyber police book 18 for allegedly revealing identity of minor accused in Cheranalloor car crash case

The Kochi City Cyber police have registered a case against 18 social media handles for allegedly revealing the identity of a 17-year-old accused in the Cheranalloor luxury car crash case

3 Nov 2026 1:21 pm
Poultry industry pushes for 110 per kg live chicken price

The challenges posed by rising maize prices amid shortages in availability attributed to the impact of El Nio conditions was discussed at a meeting held in Hyderabad

3 Nov 2026 1:19 pm
Nobody has the guts: H.D. Kumaraswamy dares police to take action against him in sting video case

Kumaraswamy accuses Shivakumar of conspiring to distribute sleaze videos of Prajwal Revanna; he accuses the Bengaluru Police Commissioner of acting at the behest of the Chief Minister and questions the objectivity of the probe in the sting video case

3 Nov 2026 1:17 pm
Americans vote in U.S. midterms that are seen as a referendum on Trump

Americans are heading to the polls for a high-stakes midterm election on November 3, 2026, serving as a critical nationwide referendum on President Donald Trumps administration. Amid a deeply divided political landscape defined by foreign conflict, inflation, and trade battles, voters are deciding all 435 House seats, 37 Senate seats, and 36 gubernatorial races, featuring several prominent Indian American candidates.

3 Nov 2026 1:17 pm
Indian seafarer killed in attack on ship near Oman; 13 others rescued: MEA

The deceased seafarer was identified as Gandhar Nahim Ajij from Gujarat; India reiterates call for immediate de-escalation of tensions in the region

3 Nov 2026 1:04 pm
Four men arrested for robberies, vehicle thefts in Avadi

Special teams were formed after multiple incidents were reported on the same day on October 30, 2026

3 Nov 2026 1:04 pm
Percy Jackson and the Olympians Season 3 trailer: Percy embarks on a dangerous quest to save Annabeth

The new trailer for Percy Jackson and the Olympians Season 3 teases the adaptation of Rick Riordans The Titans Curse, introducing new characters and a dangerous mission that could determine the fate of Olympus

3 Nov 2026 1:00 pm
When Hardik Pandya comes back, our number 7 and 8 will be sorted: Shubman Gill

Indian captain Shubman Gill said Pandya's skills are unmatched as he is a seam bowling all-rounder, who can operate and be effective during any phase of the game

3 Nov 2026 12:59 pm
Ladakh admin directs Sonam Wangchuk-founded school to halt activities pending High Court verdict

According to the notice, the administration received information that classes and other activities at Desert Flower School Phyang, Leh, had started without obtaining the requisite consent, clearances or approvals from competent authorities

3 Nov 2026 12:59 pm
Iran's Foreign Minister says talks with Saudi Arabia are ongoing; Yemen fighting intensifies

Riyadh said the talks are intended to open negotiating channels to prevent the return of military escalation, as fighting between Saudi Arabia and Yemens Iran-aligned Houthis had intensified in recent weeks

3 Nov 2026 12:59 pm
Child dies of measles in New York's first such death in 30 years

The U.S. stopped the domestic spread of measles in 2000 by maintaining high vaccination rates, but they have fallen in recent years to below the 95% coverage needed to prevent outbreaks of the viral disease

3 Nov 2026 12:54 pm
Who is NC MP Aga Syed Ruhullah set to resign from party, seat?

National Conference MP Aga Syed Ruhullah is likely to announce his next political move. The posters, pasted in parts of Budgam, asked the public to attend the gathering of a leader who is the Voice of the Voiceless

3 Nov 2026 12:53 pm
Binances recovery from the biggest crypto hack in history | Explained

The largest cryptocurrency exchange in the world was hit by an approximately $6.3 billion hack, the biggest in history, yet, customers got their crypto back in about 3-4 days

3 Nov 2026 12:49 pm
Three including drivers injured after omnibus hits lorry on Chennai-Bengaluru Highway in Vellore

An omnibus that was headed to Chennai with 22 passengers onboard hit a lorry laden with over 40,000 empty TASMAC liquor bottles, from behind

3 Nov 2026 12:48 pm
California could become the first State to tax billionaires' wealth

Proposition 40 would impose a one-time 5% tax on the wealth of Californians whose net worth exceeds $1 billion, with most of the revenue dedicated to replacing federal funding cuts to healthcare

3 Nov 2026 12:39 pm
IND vs NZ ODI series: Devon Conway ruled out of first ODI with concussion, Tim Seifert set for direct swap

Conway and Henry collided while attempting an aerial catch during the team's training session at Eden Park ahead of Wednesday's series opener

3 Nov 2026 12:36 pm
The cow, the flea and the genome: One Health and the statecraft of prevention

A cattle virus at home and a plague scare abroad make the same argument this World One Health Day: life is epidemiologically indivisible, and the institutions that govern and study it must learn to be so too

3 Nov 2026 12:36 pm
Fire at three-storey house in East Delhi, two admitted to hospital

The fire was confined to domestic articles on the first floor of the building, spread over 235 square yards, which comprises a ground floor and three upper floors

3 Nov 2026 12:32 pm
First get hatchet man CEC to resign: Congress on Shah's SIR debate dare

Congress leader Jairam Rameshs remarks come a day after Amit Shah offered said the government is ready to convene special Parliament session on the issue and challenged Rahul Gandhi to debate it in the House

3 Nov 2026 12:29 pm
Maharashtra FDA confiscates Patanjali stock, suspends licences

The FDA seized 2,279.7 litres of ghee worth 20.20 lakh from Divya Mahavitarak, a Patanjali distributor, in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. Officials suspect the stock may have been misbranded or adulterated

3 Nov 2026 12:24 pm
Santner flags workload concerns, backs squad depth and role clarity ahead of 2027 World Cup

Apart from the recently concluded T20I series, New Zealand are hosting India in a series featuring five ODIs beginning on November 4, 2026, and two Tests starting November 19

3 Nov 2026 12:21 pm
SFI activists begin relay fast at SSUS, demand unconditional withdrawal of students suspension

The suspension of the four of 16 students was extended for two months on charges that they were actively involved in the SFIs organisational affairs during the period of disciplinary action

3 Nov 2026 12:14 pm
JNU sexual harassment case: Delhi court seeks police's reply on Angomcha Akoijam's anticipatory bail plea

Special Judge Dig Vinay Singh sought a response from the Delhi Police and said no coercive action will be taken against Angomcha Akoijam till the next date of hearing on November 5.

3 Nov 2026 12:08 pm
After 22 years, RBI reopens UCB licensing: can new audit rules ensure a safer banking sector? | Explained

MSCARO and ICAI build guardrails for multi-state cooperatives aspiring to become banks

3 Nov 2026 11:59 am
Candlelight march in Bandra demands justice for IIT student Sahil Wakode

Students inside IIT who are fighting for justice for Sahil have not received their confiscated laptops, room keys or belongings, which are basic things needed for their education. They are facing backlash from the administration as well as other students, says AISA

3 Nov 2026 11:57 am
What is Project 18A, and why is the Navy embarking on building futuristic warships? | Explained

The Indian Navy is preparing for a major transformation of its surface combat fleet with Project 18A, an ambitious programme to develop next-generation stealth guided-missile destroyers

3 Nov 2026 11:56 am
Midday meal workers not paid for four months, protest in Dharwad

Workers from the seven taluks of the district were demanding immediate release of honorarium pending for the last four months

3 Nov 2026 11:33 am
Centre proposes 10 new import gateways for drugs, medical devices

The proposed amendment to Rule 43A of the Drugs Rules, 1945, is aimed at easing import operations, reducing inland transportation distances and improving the movement of healthcare products across the country

3 Nov 2026 11:27 am
Over one lakh workers expected at Jantar Mantar in Delhi for indefinite protest by CITU starting December 1

The Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU) will launch an indefinite protest at Jantar Mantar demanding protection of workers rights and repeal of anti-worker labour codes

3 Nov 2026 11:23 am