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Bangladesh rescues Rohingya refugees in border gun battle

One soldier was killed in the clash on November 5 night, the military's Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said.

6 Nov 2026 10:48 pm
U.K. police expect more cases against celebrity sex convict Russell Brand

Russell Brand was remanded in custody and told by the judge he faced a significant custodial term at his sentencing on November 9

6 Nov 2026 10:39 pm
Myanmar to conduct byelections next April

The move indicates the military's increasing confidence in its ability to control territory in the Southeast Asian nation after it claimed advances following a string of offensives

6 Nov 2026 10:06 pm
Israel Opposition eases on ultra-Orthodox draft to oust Netanyahu

Listing the most important goals as removing Netanyahu and avoiding new elections, Opposition partner Avigdor Liberman said it was time to compromise and understand that trying to have everything risks getting nothing.

6 Nov 2026 9:46 pm
Two USCIRF officials claim vigilante attacks on gurdwaras in India

India describes U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom as a biased organisation that lacks credibility

6 Nov 2026 9:42 pm
FBI arrests Thomas Markle, father of Meghan, over child sexual abuse material

Meghan Markle recently said she was deeply distressed by allegations that a collection of child sexual abuse images had been found at her father's former home

6 Nov 2026 9:39 pm
U.S. Attorney whose office oversaw Trump's election conspiracy probe resigns

Jason Reding Quiones resignation marked the departure of the second senior Justice Department official since the Republicans devastating losses in the midterms

6 Nov 2026 8:49 pm
Trump discusses West Asia de-escalation with Qatar's Emir

The telephone call between Trump and Qatar's Emir Sheik Tamim bin Hamad al Thani centred on international efforts to end tensions, according to a statement from the Qatari ruler's media office

6 Nov 2026 8:21 pm
Europe bomb threats 'likely co-ordinated campaign': Irish government

The hoaxes in Dublin came as more European flights were also hit on November 6 by bomb threats, the latest this week forcing authorities to reroute some planes or escort civilian aircraft with fighter jets

6 Nov 2026 7:55 pm
Jay Rockefeller, heir to famed dynasty and healthcare advocate in U.S. Senate, dies at 89

Jay Rockefeller, a tall, soft-spoken Democrat with liberal views, was a great-grandson of oil tycoon John D. Rockefeller and the scion of a family that formed a political dynasty

6 Nov 2026 7:51 pm
Airstrikes on market in southwestern Yemen kill at least 20, Houthis say

A Houthi Health Ministry spokesperson, Anees Alsabahi, told Houthi-run TV Al Masirah that 15 people were also wounded in the airstrikes on the market in al-Waziyah in the province of Taiz

6 Nov 2026 7:46 pm
Paraguay President Santiago Pena requests extra three days to prepare impeachment defence

I have requested a 72-hour extension to prepare my defense, Santiago Pena wrote on X, adding that he had been served with a 15-page indictment

6 Nov 2026 7:40 pm
Islamic State-linked militants kill at least 33 in eastern Congo village attack, civil society says

The violence forced villagers to flee to other parts of the province, where the fastest-spreading Ebola outbreak in history is raging

6 Nov 2026 7:28 pm
EU says 'a lot of work' still needed to reach Ukraine peace deal

Earlier, a NATO spokeswoman said Ukraine's allies are working for a just and sustainable end to the war ahead of U.S.-mediated talks next week in Abu Dhabi

6 Nov 2026 7:16 pm
Imposter sent fake police notices seeking to block IFF, SFLC accounts: X tells Delhi High Court

Petitions state that the communications concerned posts allegedly defamatory of the RSS; High Court closes the proceedings

6 Nov 2026 6:24 pm
Bus carrying kids to school crashes in France, leaving 2 dead and 16 injured

News broadcaster BFM TV reported that the passengers included children travelling to middle and high schools in the area, with a photo from the scene showing the bus had veered off the road and landed in a ditch

6 Nov 2026 5:08 pm
IT Ministry approves 12 more projects under ECMS scheme

The Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS) allows the government to approve turnover-linked incentives across the component industry.

6 Nov 2026 5:01 pm
Election Commission gives fresh opportunity to electors left out of SIR draft rolls in Delhi, six States

The directions apply to Delhi, Maharashtra, Haryana, Andhra Pradesh, Jharkhand, Telangana and Nagaland

6 Nov 2026 4:43 pm
Gauhati High Court quashes Assam activists NSA detention

The State government invoked the National Security Act against Pranab Doley on July 30, a day after a court granted him bail for protesting a luxury hotel project near Kaziranga National Park

6 Nov 2026 4:42 pm
Is Buying a Home Now a Mistake for Gen Z? | Pocket Money

In this episode, we examine whether buying a home makes financial sense for Gen Z, weighing the costs of homeownership against the flexibility and affordability of renting.

6 Nov 2026 4:42 pm
Asian parties reject unilateral actions, call for respect for international law

The declaration was unanimously adopted at the 13th General Assembly of ICAPP, held in Seoul from November 4 to 6, with representatives of 83 political parties from across Asia participating

6 Nov 2026 4:39 pm
U.S. Midterms 2026: The shock result and what lies ahead for Democrats and Republicans | The View from India podcast

In this episode, Sriram Lakshman analyses the shock gains made by Democrats in the 2026 U.S. midterm elections, the setback for Donald Trump, and what the results mean for both parties, U.S. politics and American foreign policy.

6 Nov 2026 4:34 pm
Lab tests show ethanol blend in E20 petrol is as high as 31% in Karnataka

Minister for Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs of Karnataka demands penalising OMCs, an E20 spoilage fund to compensate consumers

6 Nov 2026 4:17 pm
Watch: Meet the 95-year-old potter keeping a vanishing Deepavali tradition alive

At 95, Srikakulam Parades is among the last practising traditional potters in Visakhapatnam. As Deepavali approaches, he continues to make clay diyas by hand in Kummari Veedhi, keeping a fading tradition alive. But as he preserves his craft, he is also struggling after his government pension was discontinued.

6 Nov 2026 4:16 pm
Sivakasis fireworks industry: sparkling opportunities up ahead

Wave you ever wondered where the fireworks that light up your skies on Deepavali day come from? Lets travel to Sivakasi, Indias fireworks capital, and discover the people, passion and industry behind the festivals dazzling celebrations.

6 Nov 2026 4:06 pm
Why Abdul El-Sayeds victory matters beyond Michigan | Explained

Abdul El-Sayed has made history by becoming the first Muslim elected to the United States Senate. The physician, epidemiologist and progressive Democrat defeated Republican Mike Rogers in one of the most closely watched races of the 2026 midterm elections. His victory comes despite record spending against his campaign and intense political attacks from opponents.

6 Nov 2026 3:57 pm
India conducts successful flight test of indigenous Pralay missile

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully flight-tested the indigenously developed Pralay quasi-ballistic missile from Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the Odisha coast. Conducted as part of user evaluation trials, the test achieved all mission objectives and marks a significant step towards the missiles induction into the Indian armed forces. Developed by Research Centre Imarat and other DRDO laboratories, Pralay is a key component of Indias indigenous missile developm

6 Nov 2026 3:56 pm
Watch: Fire breaks out at Delhis New Azadpur; 16 fire units rushed to the spot

A fire broke out at a commercial establishment in Delhi on Friday, with another blaze reported at a shop in New Azadpur. At least 16 fire units were rushed to the spot. Firefighting operations are underway.

6 Nov 2026 3:54 pm
Watch: Indias Pralay missile passes key test, induction into military nears

India has successfully test-fired its indigenously developed Pralay quasi-ballistic missile off the Odisha coast. Developed by DRDO, the short-range surface-to-surface missile has a range of 150 to 500 km and can carry conventional warheads weighing up to 1,000 kg. The Defence Ministry said its induction is imminent.

6 Nov 2026 3:50 pm
Tourist arrivals in Keralam post modest growth; foreign footfall remains sluggish

Domestic tourist arrivals registered a 10.47% increase this year, while foreign tourist arrivals grew by just 8.3% compared to corresponding period last year

6 Nov 2026 3:40 pm
After Donald Trumps midterm poll rout, South America breathes easy as far-right feels the heat

Just a day after a blue wave swept across the U.S. in midterms election shaking President Donald Trumps administration, the fall of Santiago Pena carries significance beyond the borders of the country of seven million people

6 Nov 2026 3:25 pm
Profit-sharing formula in sugarcane pricing introduced in Belagavi district of Karnataka farmers

This initiative succeeded in breaking the deadlock between sugarcane farmers and factories, allowing commencement of operations in sugar factories

6 Nov 2026 3:15 pm
Congress says people must express outrage over inflation by teaching BJP a lesson in upcoming polls

Under the Modi Government, the common persons life had become trapped in a dual vicious cycle of inflation and debt, Jairam Ramesh shared on X

6 Nov 2026 2:53 pm
Polavaram project-displaced families boycott polling, demand separate panchayat

Voters in Koruturu R&R Colony stayed away from the polling centre, demanding a separate panchayat after being placed under P. Ankampalem panchayat

6 Nov 2026 2:48 pm
SC issues notice to all office bearers of Keralam unit of Congress over post targeting CJI Surya Kant

A post against the CJI from the official X account of the Keralam unit of Congress went viral on October 12, drawing sharp criticism on social media, before it was deleted

6 Nov 2026 2:44 pm
Noted Kannada linguist, critic K.V. Narayana passes away in Bengaluru at 78

Professor Narayana called for looking at Kannada community as a source of knowledge, moving away from eurocentric influences

6 Nov 2026 2:36 pm
We lost the elections to the Supreme Court, not to the BJP: Mamata-Trinamools Abhishek Banerjee

Let the government of India or ECI take suo motu cognisance and file a case against me. I will represent myself and fight it at the Supreme Court, Mr. Banerjee said.

6 Nov 2026 2:15 pm
Not just vote theft, it's rights theft: Rahul Gandhi on Centre's 'Voter ID for welfare schemes' remark

Rahul Gandhi termed as a conspiracy the Modi Government Minister's announcement that benefits of schemes will now be determined not by Aadhaar, but by Voter ID

6 Nov 2026 2:09 pm
T.N. government constitutes Tamil Nadu Investment Promotion Commission

The Chief Secretary will be the chairperson of the Commission while the Secretary, Industries, Investment Promotion and Commerce will be the member-convener.

6 Nov 2026 2:07 pm