WATCH: Mumbai monorail tilts during test run at Wadala, here's an update on injuries

A Mumbai monorail tilted during a test run at Wadala, triggering a brief safety scare. No injuries were reported and officials assured it was a m

Startup news and updates: Daily roundup (November 5, 2025)

YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Heres the roundup for Wednesday, November 5, 2025.

Heavy rainfall batters Maharashtra again, over 1 lakh ha paddy damaged

Harvested paddy washed away, standing crops submerged

London-based heart surgeon lists 5 daily habits to help you live longer, and it's not just exercise and diet

A London-based heart surgeon shared five daily habits scientifically proven to boost longevity, emphasizing a blend of exercise, mindful eating,

Winner, runner-up of Bigg Boss 19 leaked? Photo sparks buzz

Mumbai: Bigg Boss 19, the controversial reality show hosted by Salman Khan, is making major headlines as it nears its grand finale. With 11 conte

Harmanpreet Kaur inks history, celebrates World Cup 2025 with tattoo, know what it reads

As India lifted their maiden ODI World Cup trophy, Kaur became the first female cricketer to lead the Women in Blue to a victory at an ICC tourna

Maldives becomes world's first nation to impose generational smoking ban, aiming for tobacco-free future

The Maldives has become the first country to ban smoking for anyone born after January 1, 2007, aiming to build a tobacco-free future.

NDA wants to form govt in Bihar through 'vote chori': Priyanka Gandhi Vadra

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra alleged that the NDA plans to win Bihar through 'vote chori,' citing the deletion of 65 lakh voters from electoral rolls. S

Paytm to invest Rs 2,250 Cr in payments arm, appoints AI veteran to board

The fintech major is restructuring its payments business to comply with new RBI guidelines while strengthening its leadership bench with SiftHub

Magnum Ice Cream says Ben & Jerry's board chair no longer fit to serve

Magnum Ice Cream, set for an Amsterdam IPO on December 8, has stated its Ben & Jerry's board chair no longer meets criteria for the role followin

J&K: Gunfight underway between terrorists, security forces in Kishtwar

Jammu: A gun battle broke out between terrorists and security forces on Wednesday in Kishtwar district, officials said. In an intelligence-based

India continues to buy huge quantities of Russian feedstock: Russian envoy Alipov

India is maintaining significant purchases of Russian oil, with daily imports around 1.75 million barrels. This strategy prioritizes securing aff

Bhubaneswar woman fakes gunfire, bombs her own house to get gun licence, now absconding

A Bhubaneswar woman entrepreneur allegedly staged gunfire and a bomb explosion at her home to secure a gun license. Ghunguru Misra, now abscondin

Three die after car, courier vehicle collide in Karnatakas Bidar district

Bidar: Three people died on Wednesday morning after the car they were travelling in collided head-on with a vehicle operating for a courier servi

MURALI + HARBHAJAN + WARNE + KUMBLE: Video of 'best bowling action' goes viral, netizens say this is Kachra from Lagaan

A cricket video shows a bowler switching arms mid-run, baffling the batter and umpire. The clip has gone viral on social media. Netizens are comp

What is Samosa Caucus? How does Zohran Mamdani symbolise rise of Indian-Americans in US politics?

Zohran Mamdani, son of filmmaker Mira Nair, becomes New York's youngest and first Muslim Mayor, marking a milestone for Indian-American political

How to beat Trump? Three Democratic wins show the blueprint

Democrats secured significant victories in key US local elections, boosting party morale. Victories in New York, Virginia, and California highlig

Rahul Gandhi alleges 25 lakh fake votes in Haryana, says Brazilian models face used 22 times

Centre Gives Nod for Widening HyderabadVijayawada Highway

The Central government has given green signal for the widening of HyderabadVijayawada highway, marking a major step toward improving travel safet

Minnesota health insurance premiums to rise sharply by 21.5% in 2026 amid expiring federal subsidies and rising costs

Minnesota health insurance costs are set to climb significantly in 2026. Premiums on the ACA marketplace will increase by an average of 21.5 perc

India rapeseed plantings to hit record highs due to favourable weather, Chinese demand

India's rapeseed planting is set for a record high, driven by robust Chinese demand for rapeseed meal and favorable rainfall. This surge in produ

Arshdeep Knows That We Are Trying Combinations Looking at Bigger Picture: Morkel

Arshdeep is the only Indian bowler with 100 plus T20I wickets

Rahul Gandhi's vote manipulation claim in Haryana unfounded: EC source

Rahul Gandhis claims of vote rigging in Haryana elections were dismissed by the Election Commission, noting no appeals were filed, raising questi

SoundScapes of India: A game-changer for Indie artistes

The festival, to be held from November 10 to 12 at in Delhis IGNCA, offers independent artistes from across the country a platform to be heard, d

Hyderabad man held for drunk driving sets himself on fire outside police station

Hyderabad: In a shocking incident, a 32-year-old man allegedly died by suicide outside the Kushaiguda Traffic Police Station in Moula Ali, under

Air India ferries 228 passengers stranded in Mongolias Ulaanbaatar to Delhi

The passengers were stranded in the Mongolian capital after their San Francisco-Delhi flight was diverted to Ulaanbaatar

Haryana: Rahul claims 25 lakh fake entries in state poll list

New Delhi: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday cited electoral list data from Haryana to claim that 25 lakh entries were fake and the assem

Global terror funding watchdog FATF highlights India's good practices in asset recovery; features ED's work prominently

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) recognizes India's robust initiatives in combating financial crimes. In its recent report, the FATF commen

Odisha Hikes Paddy MSP by 69, Adds 800 Subsidy for Farmers

With the revision, the MSP for common-grade paddy now stands at 3,169 per quintal, up from 3,100 last year, while Grade A paddy will fetch 3,189

Tesla turning towards Samsung SDI for huge ESS battery deal

Samsung SDI is nearing a major deal with Tesla for energy storage system battery cells. This agreement is valued at approximately 3 trillion won.

Kerala: Mother and her friend sentenced to 180 years for repeatedly abusing 12-year-old daughter; Court orders multi-lakh fine

A shocking child abuse case saw a woman and her male partner sentenced to 180 years rigorous imprisonment each. They were found guilty of repeate

Punjab Congress chief Warring booked over 'casteist' remarks on Buta Singh

Mr. Warring, the Punjab Congress chief tendered an unconditional apology and said that Buta Singh, a veteran leader of his party, was like a fath

Seattle Mayoral Election: Incumbent Democratic Mayor Bruce Harrell gets tough challenge from activist Katie Wilson as the poll race heats up; who has the edge and when will the results be declared; all you need to know

Seattle's mayoral race is tightening as incumbent Bruce Harrell faces a strong challenge from progressive activist Katie Wilson. Early results sh

Mira Nair Picks A Cannes Moment From 1988 To Describe Son Zohran Mamdani

Mira Nair's son Zohran Mamdani has won the mayoral elections in New York and is now set to become the city's first Muslim mayor.

How Rama Duwaji, Zohran Mamdani's Wife, Devised A Winning Campaign

While Zohran Mamdani captured national attention with his historic New York City mayoral win, his wife Rama Duwaji quietly played a major role be

SIR: Confusion over relatives in enumeration form prevails

The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls began across nine states and three Union Territories on Tuesday, with thousands of booth-

TVK Empowers Vijay For Alliance Move At 1st High-Level Meet Since Stampede

At its first General Council meeting since the Karur stampede that killed 41 people, the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) met in Mamallapuram and p

Cash schemes for women grow before polls, but state finances feel the strain

Direct cash transfers to women are becoming a major policy tool across Indian states. Twelve states now offer these schemes, a significant jump f

'Who is this woman?' Rahul Gandhi says Brazilian model voted 22 times in Haryana; changed names from Sweety to Saraswathi

Rahul Gandhi ignited a political storm, alleging widespread voter fraud in Haryana. He presented evidence suggesting approximately 25 lakh voters

Coach Morne Morkel finally BREAKS silence on why India's leading T20I wicket-taker Arshdeep Singh keeps getting benched : 'Trying different...'

Speaking at the pre-match press conference, India's bowling coach Morne Morkel explained why world-class bowler Arshdeep Singh gets benched despi

Googles Project Suncatcher aims to scale AI data centres in space

The new moonshot project was jumpstarted because Google believed that space could be the best place to scale AI compute

Girmay Zahilay holds narrow lead over Claudia Balducci in tight King County executive race

Girmay Zahilay holds a slim lead over Claudia Balducci in the King County Executive race, with early results showing Zahilay at 50.07% and Balduc

Brazilian Model Voted As Seema, Sweety: Rahul Gandhi's H-Bomb On Haryana

Dropping his much-awaited H bomb, the Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, today alleged massive vote fraud in the Haryana Assemb

ED, IBBI frame new standards to ensure restoration of assets to cheated homebuyers, banks

Assets of bankrupt companies and their promoters attached by the ED will now be restored to affected parties like banks and home buyers. A new st

'You're Not Sikh': 14 Indian Hindus Denied Entry By Pak On Guru Nanak Jayanti

Fourteen Indian Hindu pilgrims issued visas by Pakistan to visit Nankana Sahib, Sikhism founder Guru Nanak's birthplace, on the occasion of his b

Rahul Gandhi: 25 Lakh Fake Voters in Haryana

Gandhi alleged that the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and the two election commissioners colluded with the BJP to ensure its victory in Harya

Bihar Elections: Rahul Gandhis '10% controls Army' remark triggers political row

Rahul Gandhi claimed that just 10% of the population controls key institutions, including the Army, while the remaining 90% are excluded. He argu

An Ode to Baba Nanak, a Guru Who Lived in Hearts, Not on Thrones

Calling him Baba Nanak doesnt reduce his greatnessit brings him closer to the heart.

6 Times Nita Ambani looked REGAL in Manish Malhotra's sarees!

When it comes to elegance and grandeur, few embody it like Nita Ambani. Her long-standing collaboration with designer Manish Malhotra has produce

NCLAT rejects Reliance Realty plea; says liquidation to be completed in shortest possible time

The NCLAT has upheld the earlier order passed by the Mumbai Bench of NCLT

Bigg Boss 19: Double eviction likely, these 3 girls in danger

Mumbai: Bigg Boss 19 is inching closer to its grand finale! The show has successfully completed 10 weeks, and after several dramatic eliminations

Policemen suspended for hitting two people with a vehicle at bus stop in Cuddalore

OpenAI Brings Sora Video-Generating App To Android devices

OpenAI unveiled the Sora app in late September with the goal of supercharging adoption for AI-generated videos in the same way that ChatGPT did f

From Detroit to Seoul, they all want to make in India

India is transforming into a global manufacturing hub, attracting high-value production, research, and exports from advanced economies. Companies

Vijay Named TVKs CM Candidate, Empowered to Decide Poll Alliances

The resolution authorising the party founder to decide on alliance for the Assembly polls was unanimously adopted at the general council, the par

M3M India to invest 7,200 cr to build 150-acre township in Gurugram

Located on the Dwarka Expressway Link Road, the upcoming project will have data centres, innovation parks, electric vehicle hubs, retail avenues

Pakistan breaks its silence on Donald Trump's claim on nuclear testing, says this about conducting tests

Pakistan has affirmed it wasn't the first to conduct nuclear tests and won't be the first to resume them in response to Donald Trump's claim of c

Haryana Polls Stolen, EC Colluded With BJP: Rahul Claims 25 Lakh Fake Entries In State Poll List

New Delhi, Nov 5: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday cited electoral list data from Haryana to claim that 25 lakh entries were fake and th

Rama Duwaji, New York's Gen Z First Lady And Face Behind Mamdani's Victory

Rama Dwaji, the 28-year-old wife of New York's mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, who mostly opts to stay out of the spotlight, was on stage with him wh

Rahul Gandhi alleges major vote theft in 2024 Haryana polls; claims ECI in cahoots with BJP

The Congress leader claims that thousands of people were registered as voters in both Uttar Pradesh and Haryana

Khushi Kapoor, Karishma Tanna join forces for 'Mom 2'; makers say their chemistry 'feels just right'

Khushi Kapoor and Karishma Tanna will star in 'Mom 2', produced by Boney Kapoor. Inspired by late Sridevi's 2017 film 'Mom', the film tells a new

2 Suicide Attempts At Andhra College In 4 Days. One Dead, Another Critical

A second-year engineering student jumped to death from the third floor of the college building in Andhra Pradesh on Monday. The incident comes fo

Salman Khan In Legal Trouble Over 'Misleading' Pan Masala Advertisements

The complaint, filed by senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and Rajasthan High Court advocate Inder Mohan Singh Honey, seeks a ban on such

Bihar Election 2025: 32% of phase one candidates have criminal records, says ADR

An ADR report reveals 32% of Bihar phase one candidates face criminal cases, while most are crorepatis, exposing deep-rooted issues in state poli

UP: Passengers get off on wrong side, run over by incoming train

Mirzapur: Four passengers were run over by an incoming train on Wednesday while they were alighting from the wrong side at Chunar Railway Station

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MoEngage raises $100M from Goldman Sachs, A91 Partners

SaaS company MoEngage will deploy the funds to expand its AI capabilities and wider reach in the North America market.

Amazon Sues Perplexity Over 'Agentic' Shopping Tool

Perplexity, which has grown rapidly amid the boom in AI assistants, has previously rejected the Amazon's claims, saying it was using its market d

IPO-bound Pine Labs plans to expand presence in global markets: CEO Amrish Rau

NEW DELHI, Nov 5: Fintech major Pine Labs, which is gearing up to float its initial public offering (IPO) this week, plans to expand its presence

7 health benefits of chewing cloves daily

Steel product maker MIF suggests exports of value-added items to tackle tariff impact

NEW DELHI, Nov 5: India can mitigate the impact of high tariffs in global markets by exporting high-value cold-rolled steel components and other

Waheed Para Raps Govt Over Social Media Surveillance in J&K

Srinagar, Nov 5: PDP leader Waheed Ur Rehman Para on Wednesday said that the Jammu and Kashmir governments decision to reintroduce social media m

NYC mayoral election an internal matter of United States: official sources on Zohran Mamdanis victory

The Hindu was told that Mamdanis mention of the Indian leadership and developments in India on the campaign trail were viewed as a desperate atte

IND vs AUS, 4th T20I: Time For Gill to Up The Ante as India Look Favourites vs Australia

Going into the fourth game, there won't be any Travis Head for Australia as the opener is set to play Sheffield Shield to prepare for the Ashes

Punjab CM Mann urges Centre to reopen Kartarpur corridor, revive trade with Pakistan via Attari-Wagah route

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann today urged the Union Government to reopen the Kartarpur corridor and demanded that trade with Pa

Seven arrested for attacking PMK MLA Aruls supporters in Salem

A violent clash had broken out around 11 a.m. on Tuesday when Mr. Arul was returning from the house of the PMK Pethanaickenpalayam union secretar

China's Shenzhou-20 return mission delayed due to space debris impact

Germany bans Muslim Interaktiv association, searches properties

German authorities have banned the Muslim Interaktiv association. This group called for a caliphate in Germany. Authorities also searched propert

Massive fireball erupts as UPS plane crashes at Kentucky airport, leaving 7 dead

LOUISVILLE, Nov 5: A UPS cargo plane crashed and exploded in a massive fireball while taking off from the companys global aviation hub in Louisvi

DGCA to Set Up New Airline Refund Rules Around Flight Cancellations

Soon, passengers will get free 48-hour cancellation

India and Japan have larger responsibility towards Indo-Pacific: Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar highlighted the deepening India-Japan partnership at the 8th India-Japan Indo-Pacific Forum. He emphasized

CISF Seizes 22 High-End Drones worth Rs.26.7 Lakh at RGIA

The CISF Crime and Intelligence Wing (CIW) team intercepted an international arrival passenger from Singapore after observing a suspicious exchan

Government shutdown becomes longest on record as fallout spreads nationwide

WASHINGTON, Nov 5: The Government shutdown has entered its 36th day, breaking the record as the longest ever and disrupting the lives of millions

India and New Zealand seek 'Win-Win' trade ties with long-term vision

India and New Zealand are strengthening trade ties. Both nations aim for mutual respect and long-term growth. Discussions focus on win-win soluti

Manchester City Have Become 'More Beatable', Says Dortmund's Gross

Both Dortmund and City have won two and drawn one of their three opening Champions League fixtures

Modi correcting all structural deficiencies: Chandrababu Naidu

LONDON, Nov 5: Prime Minister Narendra Modis strong leadership is among the key advantages India has to offer as an attractive investment destina

Zepto sees senior leadership churn, meat vertical's chief exits ahead of IPO

Quick commerce unicorn Zepto has confirmed multiple senior exits, including Chandan Rungta, the chief executive of its meat business Relish, even

Typhoon Kalmaegi leaves 66 dead, mainly in Philippine province still recovering from deadly quake

MANILA, Nov 5: Typhoon Kalmaegi has left at least 66 people dead with 26 others missing in the central Philippines, many in widespread flooding t

The Mummy stars Brendan Fraser, Rachel Weisz to reunite for new film

LOS ANGELES, Nov 5: Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz, the stars of The Mummy movies, are set to reunite for another adventure in the franchise. T

Haryana vote chori allegations: Rahul Gandhi claims 25 lakh fake votes and one Brazilian model's face used 22 times to vote

Rahul Gandhi has alleged widespread electoral fraud in Haryana. He claims that lakhs of votes were manipulated, including duplicate and invalid e