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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
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
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
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
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
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
Police step up drive against traffic rule violations in Kozhikode city

Over 200 vehicle owners fined as part of intensified checks against lane traffic violations and obstructive driving along free left lanes

9 Nov 2026 3:28 pm
Delhi chokes after Deepavali as smog pushes air quality into severe category

A thick blanket of smog engulfed Delhi after Deepavali celebrations, with air quality deteriorating sharply across the capital. Several monitoring stations recorded severe pollution levels, with AQI crossing 400 in parts of the city. PM2.5 concentrations also surged to hazardous levels, far exceeding World Health Organisation guidelines.

9 Nov 2026 3:26 pm
Amit Shah sets 2028 deadline for drug-free Gujarat, urges citizens to report narcotics sales

The Union Home Minister said Gujarat should be drug-free by December 31, 2028, a year ahead of the national deadline, and announced a State control room from December 1

9 Nov 2026 3:23 pm
18-year-old youth murdered by gang in Chennais Vyasarpadi

Police sources said the victims elder brother had running feuds with the key accused.

9 Nov 2026 3:08 pm
Delhi AQI: What is PM2.5 and the row over air pollution data post Deepavali?

Congress leader Ajay Maken flagged the non-availability of PM 2.5 readings at 25 of Delhis 39 air quality monitoring stations on the night of Diwali

9 Nov 2026 3:07 pm
Hyderabad: Retired bankers sketch puts Ladki-Ka-Puls one-way traffic plan in motion

Hyderabad police say the one-way loops may offer hassle-free experience for commuters with reduced honking; explore this traffic arrangement across the city

9 Nov 2026 3:06 pm
Keralam power purchase row: BJP leader V. Muraleedharan says CM must clarify if tenders were called

MLA says government should also clarify whether private companies other than GNA Energy had approached it and the rates offered by them

9 Nov 2026 3:06 pm
China dismisses a spy plot claim involving Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang as smear campaign

The chips company CEO is at the center of a controversy over whether he drove sales of advanced computer chips to China, in spite of U.S. tech restrictions aimed at limiting Chinas ability to access these advanced technologies

9 Nov 2026 3:04 pm
Prorogation record set to give time to Shah to manipulate super-tainted 2/3rd majority: Congress

The Opposition party also pointed out that Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi four times in the past six months requesting that an all-party meeting on delimitation be convened

9 Nov 2026 2:49 pm