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Iran president says return to war benefits 'no one', after reported U.S. strikes

It came as U.S. voters prepared to cast their ballots in midterm elections that threaten President Donald Trump's grip on power

3 Nov 2026 11:18 pm
HP launches OmniBook 5 and ProBook 4 G2iS in India

The AI-ready laptops are targeted at students and mobile professionals in India

3 Nov 2026 4:47 pm
Excise departments 'hasty granting' of bar licenses wrong-foots UDF government

The contentious granting of licences, which reportedly angered the UDFs prohibitionist base comprising Christian and Muslim social organisations, occurred as the Cabinet formulated the States liquor policy for the current fiscal year

3 Nov 2026 3:22 pm
As New Delhis air turns toxic again, people complain of unaffordable air purification products

Despite observations from the Delhi High Court and recommendations from a Parliamentary Standing Committee to reduce the 18% GST on purifiers and HEPA filters to 5%, the GST Fitment Committee maintained the 18% levy

3 Nov 2026 3:05 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
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
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
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
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
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
Apple posts stronger-than-expected Q4 revenue in first earnings report for new CEO John Ternus

Apple Inc. has posted stronger-than-expected revenue in the fiscal fourth quarter, giving new CEO John Ternus a positive start to his tenure that began in September

3 Nov 2026 11:14 am
What did Bombay High Court rule in actor Imran Khans Leave India notice case? | Explained

The Bombay High Court observed that the rights of OCI cardholders and Indian citizens operate in distinct spheres. It also acknowledged that the State, in the exercise of its sovereign powers, has the authority to deport a person from India in an appropriate case

3 Nov 2026 10:59 am
How to get a temporary firecracker shop licence in Delhi: the verification process, safety rules | Explained

Here is what applicants need to know about the process, verification checks and safety requirements

3 Nov 2026 10:47 am
Congress slams 'felling' of trees for Maharashtra power project, calls it another ecological disaster

A pumped-storage hydropower project in Maharashtras Western Ghats has raised concerns over forest rights, tribal livelihoods and ecological impact

3 Nov 2026 10:41 am
Anthropic says revenue surged 1100% ahead of IPO

The filing also showed Anthropic has committed to spend about $895 billion, mostly on computing power, much of it over the next five years

3 Nov 2026 10:39 am
1 crore compensation for family of Karnataka government employee who died in road accident

The cheque was handed over to the family of Social Welfare staff in Deodurg late Sharanappa who died in a road accident

3 Nov 2026 10:29 am
As Binance reopens withdrawals, North Korea denies hacking exchange

The FBI said at the weekend that North Korea was responsible for the theft of more than $6 billion in virtual assets from Binance

3 Nov 2026 10:19 am
Initiative to strengthen perinatal mental healthcare to be piloted in T.N.s Villupuram district

As a part of the initiative, Village Health Nurses and medical officers are being trained to screen pregnant women for mental health problems, particularly depression, during the antenatal and postnatal periods and facilitate timely and appropriate care

3 Nov 2026 10:18 am
Fridge cyberattack hits supermarkets across Europe

Supermarkets in Belgium, Estonia, Finland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Portugal and Sweden reported refrigeration problems

3 Nov 2026 10:06 am
Termination of NHM staffs job contract likely to affect services in govt. hospitals in Keralam

Job contracts of 1,495 temporary staff working under the National Health Mission have been terminated from October 31; ninety-nine people have lost their jobs in Kozhikode district alone

3 Nov 2026 10:05 am
IND A vs NZ A unofficial Test: Jaiswal roars back to form with unbeaten 155, match drawn

The match ended just after Rathod completed his century, with the left-hander sharing an unbroken 247-run stand with Jaiswal for the third wicket

3 Nov 2026 9:45 am
Google rolls out personal intelligence with experimental AI app Dreambeans in India

The application, which was built by Google Labs, creates a personalised daily collection of stories

3 Nov 2026 9:34 am
No power disruptions reported as Cyclone Murasu makes landfall near Kothapatnam in Prakasam dist.

During the teleconference, Collectors briefed Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu on the ground situation and relief measures

3 Nov 2026 7:57 am
Bihar CM Samrat Choudharys appeal to give up free electricity triggers row

Tejashwi Yadav has been continuously criticising the Samrat Choudhary-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government, claiming it to be on the verge of bankruptcy

3 Nov 2026 3:39 am
Maharashtra sets up drought mitigation panel, approves 291.91 crore relief for flood-hit farmers

The measures follow deficient rainfall in parts of Maharashtra during 2026, prompting the government to declare drought in talukas identified under the Kharif seasons Trigger-1 assessment

3 Nov 2026 2:35 am
How AI training models could compromise privacy

Credible studies have shown that querying an AI model with anonymised data to extract personal details that it had memorised during training can be used to identify individuals and build their profiles

3 Nov 2026 1:32 am
Valapattanam river samples reveal alarminglevels of chemical pollutants, bacteria

Test reports from the PCB have revealed severe pollution in the Valapattanam river, raising concerns about public health, aquatic life and the quality of drinking water in riverside areas

3 Nov 2026 12:02 am
Kozhikode drinking water projects to be reviewed ahead of summer

The initiative follows instructions from the State government to address mounting public complaints about drinking water shortages in various Assembly constituencies

2 Nov 2026 11:59 pm
Doval meets Vietnam Defence Minister, agrees to deepen bilateral defence cooperation

The meeting was part of Mr. Dovals two-day official visit to Vietnam; it follows the fourth India-Vietnam Security Dialogue held in October

2 Nov 2026 10:36 pm
Supreme Court orders time-bound financial aid, rehabilitation for rescued bonded labourers

Bench says eradication of bonded labour is a continuing obligation, requiring authorities to ensure that those freed are meaningfully rehabilitated

2 Nov 2026 10:26 pm
Watch: US midterms: Polls show Democrats leading in House and Senate races | Above the Fold | Nov 2, 2026

The U.S. heads to the polls for midterm elections on November 3, with Democrats seeking to regain control of the House and Senate. The results will also serve as a key test of President Donald Trumps standing amid voter discontent over the economy and the war with Iran.

2 Nov 2026 10:06 pm