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Facing heightened scrutiny from immigration authorities, major tech firms such as Google and Meta are resisting federal subpoenas. This pushback reflects their tension over increasing government demands for user information, raising alarms about privacy. Industry leaders worry about navigating legal complexities and potential backlash, with Congress expected to scrutinize these practices more closely after the upcoming midterm elections.

Senior IAS officer Shikhar Agrawal faces a preliminary inquiry by the Anti-Corruption Bureau. He has been accused of misusing his official position to benefit Goyal Fashions Private Limited. The inquiry includes alleged irregularities in the purchase of villas by Agrawal and his family members. Agrawal reportedly secured financial benefits for the company while he was in charge of industries.

The US state department has authorized the potential sale of 500 PAC-3 interceptors to Ukraine. This deal, valued at $2.1 billion, reflects Ukraine's ongoing military support needs. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy emphasized the urgency of immediate deliveries to address winter threats. The planned delivery timelines have raised concerns regarding the effectiveness of Ukraine's defense capabilities. Zelenskyy has requested a winter support package involving immediate supplies from existi

Museums around the world reveal dark and unsettling narratives, immersing visitors in the macabre aspects of history and culture. The Vienna Crime Museum delves into the legacies of infamous criminals, while Amsterdam's Torture Museum displays chilling tools of punishment from Europes past. In Japan, the Meguro Parasitological Museum sheds light on the eerie world of parasites.

The Bombay High Court has mandated that the Maharashtra government compensate activist Arun Ferreira with Rs 2 lakh. This ruling was based on the violation of Ferreira's fundamental rights under Articles 21 and 22, as he was arrested without valid identification and was not informed of the reasons for his detention.

The national capital region will implement a complete ban on construction and demolition activities from November 5 to 20. This measure is part of a broader initiative to combat rising winter pollution levels. Union environment minister Bhupender Yadav confirmed that there would be no rollback of existing vehicle entry restrictions. Additionally, swift actions will target non-conforming industries and pollution hotspots in the region.

Inspired by a gram sabha meeting, M Velmurugan founded a civic association in Vellur, Tamil Nadu, to address pressing local challenges like water supply, burial ground amenities, and pollution control. The group actively works with government representatives to demand accountability and prompt resolutions. Their initiatives also feature educational programs for students about hygiene and environmental conservation through tree planting, establishing a positive influence on the village.

Glenn Phillips, during the fourth T20I against India, walked out to bat after Daryl Mitchell was dismissed off the fifth ball of the third over, bowled by Mayank Yadav. He first exchanged a fist bump with opening batter Finn Allen. As he began walking towards the crease, the DJ played The Time Is Now, John Cena's famous entrance theme.

After four years of chasing an India comeback, Poonam Raut has called time on her international career. In an exclusive conversation with TimesofIndia.com, the former India batter reflects on her retirement, the sacrifices her parents made to support her cricketing dream, her 86-run knock in the 2017 Women's World Cup final and the messages from young girls inspired by India's campaign. She also discusses women's cricket's growth and her plans to mentor young cricketers.

At the 19th Asia-Pacific Conference of German Business, derisking and diversifying supply chains are again in focus. The subject receives urgency in light of disruptions to trade and energy transit wrought by the two wars in Ukraine and Iran, China's tacit support to Russia, and US's use of tariffs as an instrument of foreign policy. In an exclusive interview, CEO of Siemens Roland Busch spoke to TOI's Rudroneel Ghosh about the evolution of the China+1 strategy, the hurdles to diversification, a

GSLV-F18 carrying 2,250kg next-generation navigation satellite -- NVS-03 -- lifted off from the second launch pad at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC-SHAR) in Sriharikota at 11.51pm on Friday, as scheduled.Around 18 minutes later, NVS-03 satellite was placed in a geosynchronous transfer orbit (GTO) of 37,023km apogee and 170km perigee.