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Tens of thousands march in Amsterdam, pressing Dutch government on Gaza, Israel

Organisers of the Red Line demonstration called for stricter trade sanctions, a halt to arms sales, and an official declaration that Israels actions in Gaza amount to genocide

8 Nov 2026 11:19 pm
Eisenkot warns of Israel crisis as he seeks to replace Netanyahus government

isenkot, 66, a political novice who has vowed to bridge Israel's deep polarisation under Netanyahu, formally received a mandate from President Isaac Herzog, giving him 28 days to form a government despite his bloc lacking a clear majority

8 Nov 2026 11:01 pm
Little regard for cracker ban in Delhi on Deepavali; air quality remains very poor

The Air Quality Early Warning System (EWS) has forecast that Delhi's air quality is likely to slip into the 'severe' category from November 9 and remain there for the subsequent few days

8 Nov 2026 10:48 pm
South Africa's ANC suffers worst election result as decline continues

The once-dominant ANC the party of Nelson Mandela had received around 30% of the vote in Wednesday's (November 4, 2026) local government elections with 99% of ballots counted

8 Nov 2026 10:36 pm
WTA Chennai Open: Vaishnavi and Rutuja settle for runners-up finish against Swiss duo

Vaishnavi, 21, and Rutuja, 30, had already created history by becoming the first-ever all-Indian pair to reach the final of a WTA Tour event

8 Nov 2026 10:30 pm
Trump vows comeback as bitter showdown with Congress looms

The devastating result leaves Trump politically hamstrung as he enters the remaining two-year 'lame duck' period of his White House tenure

8 Nov 2026 10:20 pm
P.T. Usha complains to IOA electoral officer over WhatsApp campaign for SOM polls

The Indian Olympic Association president alleged former archer Dola Banerjee violated the Model Code of Conduct by circulating a WhatsApp message seeking votes for four candidates ahead of Mondays election

8 Nov 2026 10:10 pm
Former CEC SY Quraishi sparks war of words over Bengal assembly election validity

Former Chief Election Commissioner S.Y. Quraishi has sparked a major political faceoff after questioning the legal validity of the West Bengal assembly elections and alleging flaws in the voter revision process. While the Trinamool Congress and the CPI backed his remarks to target Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, the BJP dismissed the claims as an excuse by losers. Watch the full report and political reactions from Kirti Azad, D. Raja, and Shahnawaz Hussain.

8 Nov 2026 10:08 pm
8 Nov 2026 9:57 pm
Revanth celebrates Deepavali with Indiramma house beneficiary

Ministers, MLAs asked to spend festival with poor families who received houses; 2.21 lakh houses completed under scheme

8 Nov 2026 9:54 pm
Rajajinagar murders: Two more bodies recovered near Chamundi hills in Mysuru

With this development, five bodies have been traced so far in the case, while the search for the remaining two continues

8 Nov 2026 9:25 pm
Anuj Shrivatri becomes Indias 100th chess Grandmaster

The 22-year-old won the 7th ASEAN+ Individual Open chess championship in Ozamiz City, the Philippines

8 Nov 2026 9:10 pm
UK Hindu family takes legal action after school objects to boy wearing tilak

The parents of a nine-year-old boy have approached the UK High Court, alleging religious discrimination after he was prevented from wearing the sacred Tilak-Chandlo to school

8 Nov 2026 9:01 pm
Turkey, Azerbaijan leaders vow unity after tensions

The Turkic-speaking allies describe their relationship as one nation, two states and, despite the friction, remain closely bound by military and energy ties

8 Nov 2026 8:44 pm
Train collision in Egypt's Giza kills four, injures 88 others: Health Ministry

Authorities said they had launched an investigation into the cause of the crash, which occurred in Giza's Al-Ayyat area, the site of Egypt's worst-ever rail disaster

8 Nov 2026 8:41 pm
23 dead in clashes between South Sudan government, opposition forces

Fighting in the Ruweng administrative area has left 23 dead and thousands displaced, officials said, as South Sudan heads towards elections on December 22

8 Nov 2026 8:18 pm
Jean Drze urges T.N. govt. to take strict action amid report of fake book at Kalaignar Centenary Library

It is important to stem the rot before it spreads, all the more so if this book was AI-generated, the economist said in a clarification via e-mail to The Hindu

8 Nov 2026 8:12 pm
8 Nov 2026 8:07 pm
West Bengal to institute 'Seema Mitra' award for BSF, SSB, police personnel from 2027: Suvendu

A selection committee would be constituted to decide the awardees, he said, while addressing BSF personnel at a border outpost in Hingalganj in North 24 Parganas district, which shares a boundary with Bangladesh

8 Nov 2026 8:00 pm
Europe will be represented at U.S.-mediated Ukraine talks in Abu Dhabi: France

Although Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has made it clear that he wants involvement from European allies in the process, Russia has suggested there would be no place for European representatives at the table

8 Nov 2026 7:26 pm
Poland calls Krakow shooting rampage 'terrorist' attack

A British national was among the dead, according to police. Among the 15 wounded were nationals from Austria, Britain, Germany, Portugal and Russia, says an Interior Ministry spokeswoman

8 Nov 2026 7:25 pm
Assam OIL facility fire: death toll rises to four as another injured dies; four suspended

OIL has instituted a high-level inquiry to probe into the incident

8 Nov 2026 7:21 pm
Pakistan beat India by three wickets in U-19 Asia Cup

India were bowled out for a modest 208 and Pakistan, after a top-order wobble, managed to complete the chase, with Hamza Zahoor taking the team home with an excellent, unbeaten 100 off 108 balls after coming in at number seven

8 Nov 2026 6:52 pm
Portion of false ceiling collapses outside Mumbai airport terminal, one hurt

The airport's emergency medical team rushed to the spot immediately after the incident outside the terminal building and provided first aid to the injured individual

8 Nov 2026 6:39 pm
Revanth sets target of making one crore women millionaires by 2034

Promises greater economic opportunities for SHG members; says womens empowerment is central to his governments policies

8 Nov 2026 6:39 pm
Israel Defence Minister says 'mission not complete' on Iran

Concerning Iran, the mission is still not complete. Iran is trying to renew its efforts to obtain nuclear weapons alongside other grave efforts that place the State of Israel in real danger, says Mr. Katz

8 Nov 2026 6:30 pm
Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant relying on generators again after losing external power supply

Zaporizhzhia, which produces no electricity but needs power supplied by two external links to keep nuclear fuel cool, lost its off-site electricity supply after the Ferosplavna power line disconnected, the IAEA said

8 Nov 2026 6:26 pm
Watch: Delhi air pollution: Capital sees very poor AQI on Deepavali as GRAP 3 curbs continue

Delhi recorded very poor air quality on Deepavali, with the overall AQI at 383 in the morning and improving marginally to 378 by 3:00 PM. However, several monitoring stations continued to log severe pollution levels, led by Jahangirpuri at 461 and Rohini at 447.

8 Nov 2026 6:25 pm
One child dead, 269 treated for burn injuries in T.N. during Deepavali

To manage the festive emergency load, 1,283 ambulances were deployed on active duty across the State.

8 Nov 2026 6:20 pm
BJP, JD(S) leaders cannot tolerate guarantee schemes reaching all beneficiaries: Karnataka CM Shivakumar

Meanwhile, Congress leaders, including former Minister B. Shivaram, raised slogans against district in-charge Minister K.M. Shivalinge Gowda, alleging that he had been ignoring other party leaders in Hassan

8 Nov 2026 6:10 pm
A devotee dies while climbing up Deviramma Betta in Chikkamagaluru

Lakshman, who worked for a private company in Bengaluru, came to visit a relative in Huvinahalli. He reportedly travelled overnight and decided to climb the hill early in the morning

8 Nov 2026 6:08 pm
Democratic wins in StateAG races give Trump a new headache

Incoming Democratic attorneys general could halt cooperation with federal immigration operations, fortify abortion access and file multistate challenges against the Trump administration's environmental and gun policies

8 Nov 2026 5:53 pm
Jashn-e Chiraghan: Tracing Deepavali celebrations in the Mughal Empire

Historian Anoushka Jain traces the history of Deepavali celebrations in the Mughal Empire, exploring how the festival of lights found a place in the imperial court and the cultural life of Shahjahanabad

8 Nov 2026 5:49 pm
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