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Fresh sexual harassment complaint against Gem Granites Veeramani

Action has been initiated based on the statement of the minor, who was previously a witness in an already registered case

8 Nov 2026 5:19 pm
Japans Tashima rates FIFA election chances at 20%-30% in challenge to Infantino

I've been contacted by presidents and international department officials from eight countries, including some outside Asia, said Japan Football Association Honorary President Kozo Tashima

8 Nov 2026 5:06 pm
U.S. launches task force to disrupt land transit routes into Iran

The restrictions would expand on a U.S. naval blockade of Iranian ports during the two countries' eight-month war, in which Tehran has also restricted passage through the critical Strait of Hormuz trade route, choking global energy supplies

8 Nov 2026 4:44 pm
'Notebandi' devastated economy, 'votebandi' destroying polity: Congress slams PM Modi

On this day in 2016, Prime Minister Modi addressed the nation and announced demonetisation of high-value currency notes of 500 and 1,000

8 Nov 2026 4:20 pm
J&K: 4 police personnel, including SHO, injured as bus rams police vehicle in Ramban

The accident occurred shortly after the police vehicle joined the escort of BJP leader and Leader of the Opposition in the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly Sunil Sharma as his convoy entered Chanderkote jurisdiction

8 Nov 2026 4:19 pm
Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy alleges Hassan DC retained her post by paying bribe district minister

Hassan Deputy Commissioner K.S. Latha Kumari has denied the allegations made against her, saying she has never done anything illegal

8 Nov 2026 4:13 pm
No concrete proof yet from Indonesia for claim over rescued orangutans: Odisha Minister

The Minister said some countries might stake a claim to the animals under international wildlife trade regulations, but they would have to furnish concrete evidence to establish that the rescued animals originated from their territory

8 Nov 2026 3:49 pm
Telangana celebrates Deepavali with traditional fervour; Guv visits Bhagya Lakshmi temple

Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla, Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, Union Coal Minister G. Kishan Reddy, Union Minister of State for Home Bandi Sanjay Kumar and other leaders greeted the people on the occasion

8 Nov 2026 3:45 pm
Crew member missing as Indonesian water-bombing helicopter crashes

Dramatic video footage showed the firefighting helicopter being slowly dragged downward after filling its bucket from the Barito River, eventually plunging nose-first into the water.

8 Nov 2026 3:23 pm
Taiwan detains Communist Party leader over alleged Chinese sponsorship in election

Prosecutors also alleged that Mr. Lin sought to buy votes by repeatedly recruiting voters to travel to mainland China, where they received hospitality, the report said.

8 Nov 2026 3:22 pm
Stock markets begin Samvat 2083 on a firm note in special Muhurat trading

Muhurat trading is a symbolic market session held on Diwali, which also marks the beginning of the new Hindu calendar year

8 Nov 2026 3:19 pm
Vijayan demands withdrawal of circular allowing colleges to increase seats without Keralam Govt nod

The CPI(M) veteran said a September 11 circular issued by the Higher Education Department had made prior government approval mandatory for introducing new courses and increasing seats in government, aided and autonomous colleges

8 Nov 2026 3:16 pm
Riyadh financial district targeted in missile attack, Aramco tower damaged: witnesses

Multiple floors of the Aramco tower appeared to have sustained damage, said another witness, with glass shattered and damage to part of the tower's facade visible

8 Nov 2026 3:02 pm
Poland: Six killed, 15 injured in shooting at Krakows Main Square

Six people were killed and 15 others injured after a gunman opened fire at Krakows Main Square in Poland on November 7, 2026. The 25-year-old suspect, described by authorities as holding far-right and ultranationalist views, was shot and wounded during a confrontation with police.

8 Nov 2026 3:00 pm
Bangladesh Law Minister calls Hasina convicted criminal, says extradition request sent to India

Indian govt previously acknowledged receiving Bangladesh's extradition requests for Ms. Hasina but has not announced any decision on handing her over

8 Nov 2026 2:53 pm
Agitation against CEC will go on till he is removed: Venugopal

We will withdraw from this agitation only after Gyanesh Kumar is removed from the post and steps are taken to make India's electoral system and processes flawless, impartial and fair, said K.C. Venugopal

8 Nov 2026 2:41 pm
Thane court sentences man to 20 years rigorous imprisonment for raping minor on promise of marriage

Four prosecution witnesses, including the survivor, her mother and neighbour, were examined to prove the charges against the accused

8 Nov 2026 2:16 pm
Dangerous harmonies: Is there a hidden villain in Indias devastating electrical fires?

Electrical causes are predominating in Indias recent fire incidents; while codes and guidelines are covering these increasingly, there are still major gaps such as taking into account harmonic currents put into the system by state-of-the-art electronics equipment

8 Nov 2026 2:08 pm
Sanskrit University suspension row: Govindan backs stir, says it should go on till suspended students write exams

Sixteen students were suspended after a Students Federation of India-led protest during a syndicate meeting on August 13 over a lack of adequate campus facilities

8 Nov 2026 2:08 pm
Rajasthan BJP MLA Jaswant Yadav dies at 73 after prolonged illness

Mr. Yadav was a four-time MLA and had also represented Alwar in the Lok Sabha

8 Nov 2026 2:07 pm
Notes & Chords | Taking Parai Isai to new stages

In this episode of The Hindus Notes & Chords series featuring conversations with seasoned artistes and young practitioners of music we speak to Parai Isai artiste N. Deepan from Chennai. Rescued from child labour, he was introduced to folk art forms, including Parai Isai, as a student. Having picked up its nuances over the years, he decided to pursue the art form full-time after obtaining a masters degree in Commerce. Along with his friends, he founded the Nanbargal Gramiya Kalai Kuzhu in 2011

8 Nov 2026 1:51 pm
Why are the U.S. midterm elections significant?

What do the results tell us about American voters attitudes towards President Donald Trump? What do they mean for Democrats and Republicans? What lies ahead for Democrats? Why are these results so important for the rest of the world?

8 Nov 2026 1:47 pm
Conservative activists storm Deepavali celebrations in Seattle

Videos of the storming of the Deepavali celebrations in Seattle went viral on social media.

8 Nov 2026 1:45 pm
Punjab records nearly 2,800 farm fires as authorities step up action

Punjab recorded 2,787 stubble burning incidents between September 15 and November 5, with Tarn Taran reporting the highest number of farm fires. Authorities have registered 710 FIRs and imposed fines exceeding 46 lakh. Amid concerns over the rising number of incidents, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has directed officials to intensify monitoring and enforcement measures.

8 Nov 2026 1:41 pm
Japan earthquake: At least 22 injured as 5.7-magnitude quake strikes

A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck central Japan on Sunday (November 8), injuring at least 22 people. Local television footage showed broken windows at a car dealership in Toyohashi city and books scattered across the floor of a bookstore in Toyota city.

8 Nov 2026 1:23 pm
An wins Korea Open for 11th badminton title of year

The 24-year-old beat Japans Akane Yamaguchi 21-12, 15-21, 21-16 in the final in Yeosu to extend an unbeaten run that stretches back to March

8 Nov 2026 1:18 pm
Body of Punjab anti-drug activist Jhota brought to Mansa for last rites

Jhota was shot dead in broad daylight at a medical store in a busy marketplace in Mansa town on October 13

8 Nov 2026 1:12 pm
Nithya Raman | The urban planner

Before entering U.S. politics, L.A.s first South Asian Mayor-elect worked among the urban poor in Chennai, where she used data to expose gaps in slum resettlement and public facilities

8 Nov 2026 12:49 pm
Jon Ossoff | Ambition without ambition

While headlines scream Ossoff looks more presidential after his Senate win, he remains focused on his State while attacking Donald Trump and his family

8 Nov 2026 12:48 pm
Kremlin hopes U.S. election shake-up won't shift Trump's negotiations on Ukraine

Mr. Peskov shrugged off a question from reporters on whether the new Congress would challenge Mr. Trump's stance on Russia and Ukraine. He called it an internal matter for the U.S.

8 Nov 2026 12:45 pm
New Zealanders wont know for weeks who won election as neither side secures clear victory

The tightest vote in years delivered a stinging rebuke to the major parties which have long dominated New Zealand politics, Christopher Luxons centre-right National party and centre-left Labour led by Chris Hipkins

8 Nov 2026 12:45 pm
Dindigul youth killed in Israel construction site accident laid to rest in native village

Veeramani had gone to Israel two years ago to work in construction. He last visited his village on leave six months ago before returning to work

8 Nov 2026 12:42 pm
Rajnath Singh pays tributes to brave soldiers at Sherethang in Sikkim

Mr. Singh also visited Baba Harbhajan Singh Mandir and paid his respects at the revered shrine, which holds immense significance among army personnel.

8 Nov 2026 12:33 pm
BJP celebrates Advanis birthday with puja, havan; leaders laud his role in Indian politics

The event, coinciding with Deepavali, was organised to commemorate Mr. Advanis life, dedication to the nation, organisational contributions and long public career, the BJP said

8 Nov 2026 12:25 pm
Adani Enterprises plans 35,000-40,000 crore annual capex in next two years

The planned spending comes as the group seeks to scale up businesses built over recent years, including airports and data centres, while bringing its large manufacturing investments closer to commercial operation.

8 Nov 2026 12:18 pm
Wanted gangster Gurwinder alias Afridi deported from Ethiopia after 10 month manhunt

Punjab Police, with the assistance of central agencies, has secured the deportation of wanted gangster Gurwinder alias Afridi from Ethiopia following a 10-month international manhunt. Punjab DGP Gaurav Yadav announced the development on November 8, 2026. The Punjab government had announced a reward of 5 lakh for information leading to his arrest.

8 Nov 2026 11:40 am
Village anti-drug committee member shot in Punjabs Barnala, injured

Dhanaula SHO Baljinder Singh said the matter is under investigation; We are investigating the motive behind the incident, he said, while adding that four people, who are locals, have been identified

8 Nov 2026 11:40 am
Kishore Biyani, Future Retail and the 904-crore bank fraud case: What led to the Groups collapse?

Kishore Biyanis Future Group witnessed meteoric rise before mounting financial troubles pushed it into insolvency

8 Nov 2026 11:39 am
India A take 428-run lead to dominate day 2 against NZ A

Resuming at 227 for two, India A rode on fifties by skipper Jurel (71), Tilak (81 not out) and Washington (50 not out) to post 464 for five before the hosts declared their first innings after 146 overs

8 Nov 2026 11:34 am
Lawrence Bishnoi gang member Hari Boxer detained in U.S., extradition process underway

The Rajasthan Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF) secured the detention through sustained coordination with international agencies, including the CBI and Interpol, police said

8 Nov 2026 11:34 am
Bombay High Court allows BNS Section 75 charge where complainant identifies as woman

The judge rejected the argument that Section 75 cannot apply because the complainant is a transgender and not a woman

8 Nov 2026 11:10 am