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E20 turned into 420-petrol chori from public's cars: Rahul slams government

E20 turned into 420 stealing petrol from the public's cars! The reference was to Section 420 of the erstwhile Indian Penal Code, which dealt with cheating, says Rahul Gandhi

7 Nov 2026 12:59 pm
Why soaring freight costs amid West Asia conflict are squeezing Keralam exports

Steep rise in transportation costs has made Kerala products less competitive in overseas markets

7 Nov 2026 12:58 pm
One injured in explosion at Ghaziabad police outpost; ATS, bomb disposal team at site

At that time, a Sub-Inspector and a delivery boy were present at the location; following this, an investigation was initiated, and all available evidence at the scene has been collected, said Ghaziabad Police Commissioner J. Ravinder Goud

7 Nov 2026 12:54 pm
New Analysis: Is the Dhirendra Shastri controversy a springboard to make Lord Krishna an electoral symbol ahead of U.P. polls?

The BJPs strategic silence on the young religious storytellers disparaging comments on Lord Krishna suggests a plan to bring the Krishna Janmabhoomi issue into public discourse and question SP leaderships commitment to their patron deity.

7 Nov 2026 12:52 pm
Jharkhand tribal activist Nisha Bhagats last rites to be held in Gumla, BJP demands CBI probe

Before her death on November 6, Nisha Bhagat accused the Hemant Soren-led State Government and land brokers of harassing her during a Facebook Live session

7 Nov 2026 12:51 pm
Live-in relationships in India: Is marriage still the endgame?

Is living together a sensible test-drive for marriage, or the perfect arrangement for those whod rather not commit?/for print: For some, a live-in is a step towards marriage. For others, it is a way to avoid it

7 Nov 2026 12:25 pm
The Famous Five from Chennais IT sector

For close to five years now, every Saturday, a group of colleagues from the MEPZ-Tambaram Sanatorium and Sholinganallur offices of Cognizant Technology Solutions have been cooking and serving specially prepared meals for residents of orphanages and old-age homes. This being a Deepavali weekend, there were grand additions to the menu

7 Nov 2026 12:25 pm
Top U.S., China officials raise trade 'concerns' as APEC approaches

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer held a call with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng and discussed economic and trade commitments over the last year

7 Nov 2026 12:24 pm
Assam OIL facility fire death toll rises to two

Five other workers injured in the incident are undergoing treatment

7 Nov 2026 12:19 pm
Watch: The problem with making voter IDs the gateway to welfare | The Hindu Editorial

A proposal to use voter identity cards and biometric authentication for welfare payments has triggered a nationwide debate. Critics argue that linking welfare benefits to electoral rolls could exclude vulnerable citizens whose names are missing from voter lists, despite being eligible for government support. The proposal has also revived concerns surrounding the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and the legal distinction between voting rights and welfare entitlements. This edit

7 Nov 2026 12:10 pm
Busoverturns asdriver falls asleep, seveninjuredin Tirupati

The driver has reportedly dozed off and applied sudden brake while the bus slipped towards an adjacent canal, which was not clear due to stagnant rainwater on the road

7 Nov 2026 11:56 am
Tamil Nadu govt sanctions 198 crore as honorarium for officials involved in 2026 Assembly election

A Government order, issued by the Public (Elections) Department, stated one months basic pay, subject to a maximum of 45,000, whichever is less, will be paid to officials and staff members involved in 2026 Assembly election

7 Nov 2026 11:54 am
CM Vijay orders 2,000-crore allocation to implement Vetri Laptop Scheme for college students

Under the scheme, students pursuing first- and second-year undergraduate and diploma courses in government and government-aided colleges during the 2026-2027 academic year will be eligible for laptops

7 Nov 2026 11:53 am
Ex-Keralam Excise Commissioner flags corruption, bribery in report to govt; CPI(M) alleges Ministers involvement

In report submitted to State government shortly before being relieved from the post, Seeram Sambasiva Rao mentions that Excise Minister M. Liju was acquainted with one of the bar owners allegedly involved in the transactions

7 Nov 2026 11:51 am
Paraguays President impeached from office over banking crisis

Paraguays Senate impeaches President Santiago Pena over the collapse of Ueno Bank, which left three million customers unable to access their money and triggered nationwide protests.

7 Nov 2026 11:48 am
Qutab Road, Chirag Delhi, IIT Flyover among Delhis 10 worst congestion hotspots; 7 p.m. is peak traffic hour

ASTraM analysis identifies 10 major traffic bottlenecks across the Capital as daily congestion rises 12.6% year-on-year; Chirag Delhi records a nearly 79% surge, while commercial activity, roadside parking, freight movement and poorly designed junctions fuel traffic snarls

7 Nov 2026 11:48 am
Iran says forces 'stronger' than at beginning of war

The Islamic Republics armed forces, having gained experience from direct confrontation with United States and Israel, are stronger than they were at the beginning of the war, Iranian Army Spokesperson Mohammad Akraminia said

7 Nov 2026 11:32 am
The Siang dam and a threatened homeland

The Adi community has been protesting against the Siang Upper Multipurpose Project in Arunachal Pradesh, saying it threatens their land, livelihoods, and civilisation. The agitation has turned violent in response to increasing use of force by the State authorities. The community alleges that the State government has used deceit, force, and threats to get consent for the feasibility study. Abhinay Lakshman reports on the resistance

7 Nov 2026 11:16 am
Satire | The amazing naked mole-rat

Making a rodent-sized pitch for national recognition

7 Nov 2026 10:58 am
Lung cancer rising faster among women in Karnataka

While men account for a higher number of cases, incidence among women is increasing at a faster rate, data shows

7 Nov 2026 10:56 am
United States offers $20 million reward for information on 'Iran's nuclear program': CENTCOM

U.S. State Department program, Rewards for Justice, gave no specific parameters on what information would yield a $20 million reward

7 Nov 2026 10:42 am
OpenAI to press ahead with data-centre expansion despite midterm sweep, CFO says

One of the corporate faces of the AI boom, OpenAI has moved quickly to counter fears that a shift in congressional power could slow the industrys growth

7 Nov 2026 10:26 am
Messis Keralam visit row: ED registers money-laundering case

Kochi unit of ED registers Enforcement Case Information Report (ECIR) against Anto Augustine, the authorised signatory of Reporter Broadcasting Company Private Limited, and the company itself, based on FIR filed by Kalamassery police

7 Nov 2026 10:26 am
If youre fit and performing well, age doesnt matter: Michael Klinger

After spending years waiting for an international call-up, Klinger sparkled in his brief stint with Australia. Now a sought-after coach on the franchise circuit, the 46-year-old reflects on opening with Brendon McCullum in the IPL, coaching Gujarat Giants in the WPL and ageism in cricket.

7 Nov 2026 10:24 am
Wayanad landslides: Despite township progress, 13 Adivasi families still caught between no-go zones and delayed rehab

Some now live in rented accommodation with government assistance, cut off from their forest environment and traditional livelihoods. Others have returned to the forest, as construction of the promised houses on alternative land allocated to them at Puthiyavillage in Meppadi under Forest Rights Act, 2006 is yet to begin

7 Nov 2026 10:18 am
Vice President confers Dr. Rajendra Prasad Award for Academic Excellence on Professor K. Chockalingam

The honour celebrates Prof. Chockalingams academic career, spanning more than five decades and marked by pioneering work in criminology and victimology

7 Nov 2026 10:15 am
Activists invade site of Microsoft's planned data centre in Amsterdam

It's so many things, so many struggles that come together in this data centre, Geef Tegengas spokesman, Nathan Timmer, told AFP

7 Nov 2026 10:05 am
Why are flight tickets so expensive now? The truth behind rising airfares | Explained

Have you noticed that domestic flight tickets in India have become significantly more expensive? According to the Consumer Price Index, domestic airfares were nearly 30% higher in September compared to a year earlier. But what is driving this surge? In this explainer, The Hindus aviation reporter Jagriti Chandra breaks down the factors behind rising airfares, including higher aviation fuel prices, the impact of global oil markets, rupee depreciation, airspace restrictions, geopolitical tensions,

7 Nov 2026 9:59 am
U.S. military carries out fresh targeted strikes on Iran as Tehran weighs mediator's proposals

They knocked out they built a little bit of an anti-aircraft device and we knocked it out in about 15 minutes, maybe five, says U.S. President Trump

7 Nov 2026 9:50 am
Amazon rolls out text-based shopping through Alexa

Amazon said the new text feature lets users research and compare products, track deals and price drops, and have Alexa for Shopping complete purchases

7 Nov 2026 9:30 am
Two sisters injured in shooting at Navi Mumbai home; one arrested, another on the run

One sister suffered a bullet injury to her back, while the other was grazed near her ear; police are investigating the motive behind the attack

7 Nov 2026 9:24 am
Epic failures: on electoral roll, welfare

The electoral roll cannot be used to determine welfare beneficiaries

7 Nov 2026 9:19 am
Assam prohibits drone operations near Amur falcon roosting sites

The order follows reports of content creators and visitors flying drones close to congregations of the migratory raptors, apparently to capture photographs and videos for social media

7 Nov 2026 9:16 am
Deepavali 2026: All you need to know about Supreme Court-permitted time slots, green crackers and other directives

The Supreme Court permitted the bursting of certified green firecrackers between 6 a.m. and 7 a.m. and between 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. on November 7 and November 8, 2026 in Delhi-NCR

7 Nov 2026 9:15 am
Deepavali without mithai: What happens when a dessert addict gives up sugar for a year?

After nearly a year without added sugar, author Prajwal Parajuly, a former dessert obsessive, faces Deepavali without sel roti, jalebis or ladoos. He even resorted to a hummus cake. But is this the sacrifice of a lifetime worth it?

7 Nov 2026 9:14 am
Deepavali 2026: How ready-to-drink cocktails are changing Indias festive drinking scene

From rasmalai-inspired cocktails to jamun mint and guava chilli, ready-to-drink beverages are bringing Indian flavours to Deepavali parties, reflecting changing tastes and a growing market for convenient cocktails

7 Nov 2026 9:08 am
Counting of votes in ZPTCs and MPTCs begins in Andhra Pradesh

State Election Commissioner Anil Chandra Punetha and other top officials are monitoring the counting.

7 Nov 2026 8:48 am
How a love story grew into a deep belonging to India

Sonia Gandhis much-awaited Belonging is a personal memoir, with politics providing the background or a kind of framework, as she puts it in the book

7 Nov 2026 8:07 am
Sonia Gandhi interview: Great damage done to the fabric of India by BJP

Ahead of the launch of her book, Sonia Gandhi speaks to The Hindu, answering a number of questions personal and political

7 Nov 2026 8:06 am
Id always disliked politics | An excerpt from Sonia Gandhis Belonging: A Journey of Love

In her memoir, the senior Congress party leader revisits the years of hesitation and personal conflict before duty finally prevailed

7 Nov 2026 8:05 am
Where I truly belong: Sonia Gandhi on her memoir Belonging: A Journey of Love

Ahead of the release of her much-discussed memoir, the senior Congress party leader talks about her journey from privacy to public life in India

7 Nov 2026 8:05 am
India, EU conclude multi-billion Euro global innovation programme

Indias association with the Horizon programme is seen as part of the comprehensive strategic agenda of the two sides for the next five years

7 Nov 2026 7:14 am