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Several regional blood banks were hit by a cyberattack on November 2, the French health Ministry said on Wednesday, adding that the situation was now under control and that there was no impact on the blood products stored in these centers.
Congress MP Pawan Khera on Wednesday criticised the Centre's decision to extend the engagement period of Agniveers by two years, alleging that the move reflected a U-turn by the government ahead of Assembly elections in several states and questioning what would happen to the recruits after the extended tenure. Reacting to the announcement by Chief of Defence Staff General NS Raja Subramani, Khera said that the Congress had opposed the Agnipath scheme from the beginning, arguing that it would adv
Governments and politicians around the world reacted to the Democrats winning the US midterm elections, a result that could have major implications for global trade, security and energy prices. Here is a selection of the reactions: SPANISH PRIME MINISTER PEDRO SANCHEZ ON X Yesterday, the American people voted against policies that only serve to impoverish people.
The US Democrats' lue wave of midterm election victories is already causing ripples across the rest of the world, where trade partners, strategic allies and enemies all see implications in the result. IRAN
The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved key decisions aimed at ensuring swift justice in cases of atrocities against women and children, bolstering India's green energy infrastructure, and advancing domestic processing of critical minerals, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced. Briefing reporters on the Cabinet decisions, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that the government has sanctioned the extension and strengthening of 850 fast-track special courts across the country. The Cabinet ha
Welcoming the Union Cabinet's approval of a two-year extension under the Agnipath scheme, former Lieutenant General DP Pandey described the policy update as a well-thought-out, positive step that offers Agniveers an extended opportunity to serve the nation. He emphasised that every major policy rollout demands periodic assessment to identify shortfalls and fortify its operational strength. Responding to queries regarding the government's decision to introduce a 'Second Tour of Duty' and expand r
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Defending champions India will begin their SAFF Championship 2026 campaign against Pakistan in their opening Group B fixture at the National Stadium in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on Thursday, November 5 at 15:00 IST. The Blue Tigers, who are aiming for a record-extending 10th SAFF Championship title, will be led by head coach Naushad Moosa. India enter the tournament ranked 138th in the FIFA rankings, while Pakistan are placed 197th, according to the All India Football Federation (AIFF). The two sides h
US stock index futures rallied on Wednesday after Democrats secured sweeping victories in the midterm elections, with investors betting a divided Washington could limit the scope for sharp policy shifts. Democrats seized control of
Bihar is poised to emerge as a leading state in the renewable energy sector, with growing investor interest and several projects in the pipeline, state Energy Minister Shailesh Kumar said on Wednesday. Speaking to ANI on the sidelines of the Bharat Renewable Energy Summit and Expo, Kumar noted that the state government has sanctioned vital projects under the PM-KUSUM scheme. Bihar will emerge as the number one state in the renewable energy sector. We have already sanctioned all the necessary pro
The Office of the Chief Labour Commissioner (Central), Ministry of Labour and Employment, convened a meeting with senior officers of the Railway Board on November 3, 2026, to discuss the effective implementation of the Labour Codes, 2020, and strengthen institutional coordination and stakeholder consultation. The meeting was chaired by Sonal Mishra, IAS, Chief Labour Commissioner (Central), at Shramev Jayate Bhawan in Dwarka, New Delhi. According to the Ministry of Labour and Employment, the mee
Producer-director KC Bokadia revealed that veteran screenwriter Salim Khan played a pivotal role in helping him cast Salman Khan in Hum Tumhare Hain Sanam, a film that continues to hold a special place in the hearts of Indian cinema fans. Bokadia opened up about the making of the film 'Hum Tumhare Hain Sanam', which starred Salman Khan, Shah Rukh Khan and Madhuri Dixit in the lead roles. While talking to ANI, the producer revealed that Salman Khan signed the movie without hearing the story becau
PRNewswire New Delhi [India], November 4: Godrej Foundation, in independent philanthropic trust, will participate in the upcoming India Biennale 2026 in New Delhi by erecting the Godrej Pavilion, a non-permanent exhibition and cultural space at Purana Qila. On October 29, the Foundation entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of India's Ministry of Culture (MoC), the organiser of the India Biennale, and architecture firm AUR, for the design, construction and use of t
In a transformative development for India's military recruitment landscape, the Union Cabinet has officially created a complete pathway for all Agniveers to be absorbed into the Indian Defence Forces. The decision follows an extensive four-year performance assessment conducted by the Defence Forces, which yielded overwhelmingly positive feedback regarding overall Agniveer efficacy, physical fitness, motivation, and technological adaptability. As per the Cabinet decision, the originally envisaged
Democrats seized control of both the Senate and
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Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday renewed his challenge to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for a face-to-face debate, claiming that he could prove within five minutes that the Prime Minister was a 'desh-drohi' (traitor) and was being controlled by US President Donald Trump. Addressing the Congress party's 'Insaaf Rally' in Sangrur, Gandhi said that PM Modi would not agree to sit across the table with him for a debate, adding that the Prime Minister
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Iran's government savoured the stinging rebuke delivered to Donald Trump
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Rich countries are falling well short of the $305 billion needed each year to help developing nations adapt to climate change, even
Delivering the valedictory address on the conclusion of the two-day Conference of Chairpersons of Public Accounts Committees of the Parliament of India and States/UTs Legislatures at Thiruvananthapuram today, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla called for greater technological integration in the functioning of legislative committees. Acccording to an official release from the Lok Sabha Secretariat, proposing a common digital Audit Monitoring Platform for state legislatures on the lines of the platform av
China and Vietnam should properly handle maritime issues and jointly safeguard peace and stability in the South China Sea, Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi told his Vietnamese counterpart Le Hoai Trung in a meeting in Beijing on Wednesday.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay, who is currently immersed in politics and actively navigating the state's political landscape, had earlier made a significant contribution to Indian cinema through his acting career. However, before stepping into public service, Vijay established himself as a prominent actor, carrying forward the cinematic legacy of his father, noted filmmaker S. A. Chandrasekhar. In a recent interview with ANI, veteran filmmaker KC Bokadia recalled his association with
Chinese banks applied for more than
The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has proposed amendments to Schedule M of the Drugs Rules, 1945, vide GSR No. 953(E) dated 28 October, 2026, to revise the prescribed limits for microbial contamination in Grade A clean areas in accordance with the World Health Organisation (WHO) Technical Report Series (TRS) No. 1044, Annexure 2, on Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) for Sterile Pharmaceutical Products. According to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the proposed amendment
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, along with Union Minister JP Nadda, participated in the Bharatiya Janata Party
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Wednesday chaired a review meeting at the Panchayat and Rural Development Department to assess the progress of the VB-G RAM-G and Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana schemes. The meeting focused on rural employment generation, infrastructure development and the implementation of various government programmes across the state. Speaking to the media after the meeting, the Chief Minister expressed satisfaction over the progress made under the schemes and said t
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said on Wednesday his deputy, Carlos Cuerpo, would provisionally run the Transport Ministry after Oscar Puente's resignation over two deadly high-speed train crashes this year. Puente's move six days after this year's second traumatic rail
Two of India's most prominent digital rights and
Michael Flacks, chairman of US-based industrial turnaround investor Flacks Group, said he was ready to take over Italy's troubled former Ilva steelworks but wanted the government to commit at
Outgoing Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has cautioned that Republicans could struggle to regain control of Congress in the 2028 elections, predicting that Democrats could secure 55 seats in the Senate and more than 250 seats in the House following their sweeping gains in the 2026 US midterm elections. In a post on X, DeSantis said the scale of the Democratic gains, coupled with the electoral map, could make it difficult for Republicans to reclaim congressional control in 2028, potentially leaving
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Human Rights Watch (HRW) has raised concerns over alleged political targeting of academics and students at public universities in Bangladesh over their purported links to former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her Awami League party, warning that dismissals, suspensions and restrictions imposed without due process could violate fundamental human rights. In a statement released on Tuesday, the international rights organisation said scores of university teachers and students had faced arbitrary d
Cryptocurrencies briefly dipped on Wednesday as Democrats won majorities in both the Senate and House in the US midterm
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Smith+Nephew cut its full-year revenue and profit forecast on Wednesday as the British medical device maker also confirmed that talks about a potential merger with Johnson
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Senior Congress leader and MP Jairam Ramesh on Wednesday criticised the Centre's proposed One Nation One Election (ONOE) framework, arguing that simultaneous elections would significantly weaken the ability of polls held between general elections to enforce accountability on the government. Drawing a comparison with the outcome of the US midterm elections, Ramesh said the results demonstrated the importance of midterm polls in holding elected governments accountable and alleged that the institut
US stock index futures stabilized on Wednesday after dropping sharply initially, as investors assessed the Democrats' sweeping victories in the midterm elections. Democrats took control
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh has written to CEC Gyanesh Kumar, urging the Election Commission of India (ECI) to take immediate steps to protect the voting rights of 11.73 lakh people marked absent or untraceable during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Delhi. In his letter, Singh sought the immediate implementation of the Supreme Court's directions issued during the hearing of the Delhi SIR matter on October 28, allowing voters whose names were delet
Following the US midterm elections, political figures across the Middle East have reacted sharply to the seismic shift in Washington's balance of power, warning of profound geopolitical repercussions. Israeli Democrats leader Yair Golan has issued a sharp critique of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, warning that his continued leadership risks severe diplomatic fallout and international isolation for Israel. Reacting to the political shift in the United States, Golan took to social media to arg
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