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Police seize third video allegedly showing Gem Granites Veeramani abusing minor

The deleted content was retrieved by cyber forensic experts from a storage device, say police sources

The Hindu 9 Nov 2026 11:18 pm

Man arrested after crashing car into park across from White House

An explosive ordnance disposal team was called in to sweep the vehicle as a precaution, the Secret Service spokesperson said in a statement.

The Hindu 9 Nov 2026 10:58 pm

Four acres of encroached land reclaimed in Ballari; task force clears 150 acres

The district administration carries out a drive in the city, demolishes a compound wall built on govt. land

The Hindu 9 Nov 2026 10:48 pm

SIR: KRMO flags higher voter deletions in Muslim-dominated constituencies

Across 64 Muslim-dominated constituencies, more than 8.80 lakh Muslim voters were removed, the organisation says

The Hindu 9 Nov 2026 10:18 pm

Bengaluru: Firecracker injuries threaten vision; two infants among victims

At the State-run Minto Ophthalmic Hospital, 12 of the 20 patients treated over the three days till November 9 suffered grievous injuries.

The Hindu 9 Nov 2026 10:14 pm

Akhileshs proposed Ayodhya visit to broaden his PDA outreach, say political analysts

The visit holds significance as it is taking place a few months after the Ram Temple donation embezzlement row and also seen as an attempt to blunt the BJPs anti-Hindu rhetoric against the SP

The Hindu 9 Nov 2026 10:09 pm

Madurai Book Festival from November 13 to 23

The Hindu 9 Nov 2026 10:04 pm

Government can disband the Union-State relations committee, but not its ideas and contribution, says M.K. Stalin

The former Chief Minister said the argument that the mandate of the High-Level Committee on Union-State Relations overlapped with that of the Tamil Nadu State Law Commission was unacceptable.

The Hindu 9 Nov 2026 9:59 pm

A.P. cities record dip in AQI after Deepavali; Visakhapatnam worst hit

Visakhapatnam and Rajamahendravaram in poor category a day after festival; pulmonologist advises masks for vulnerable groups

The Hindu 9 Nov 2026 9:52 pm

Man kills 4-year-old to sell his organs after watching video on making money quickly

27-year-old Basudev Korwa from Chhattisgarh is accused of having murdered his cousins son and extracting the boys organs, which he allegedly kept in a plastic bag

The Hindu 9 Nov 2026 9:52 pm

Stalin criticises disbanding of Union-State relations committee

The government may dissolve the committee, but it cannot obliterate its ideas and contribution, says DMK leader

The Hindu 9 Nov 2026 9:49 pm

Congress government paying 80,000 crore per year for debts left behind by KCR: Revanth

The Chief Minister promised to bring Krishna waters to Kodangal by December and irrigate its parched lands

The Hindu 9 Nov 2026 9:46 pm

The Indian Parliament has entered uncharted territory. Heres why | The Hindu explains

Indias Parliament has entered uncharted territory. Eighty-eight days after both houses were adjourned sine die on August 13, the Monsoon Session has still not been formally prorogued or ended. This is now the longest such gap on record.

The Hindu 9 Nov 2026 9:41 pm

Comedian Russell Brand sentenced to more than a decade in prison

The judged referred to Brand as a sexual predator

The Hindu 9 Nov 2026 9:34 pm

Karnataka: Single-window clearance committee approves 147 projects worth 6,826 cr.

IndustriesMinister M.B. Patil says 131 of the 147 cleared projects will come up outside Bengaluru

The Hindu 9 Nov 2026 9:26 pm

Watch: Bangladesh says Sheikh Hasina can return via India extradition treaty | Above the Fold | Nov 9, 2026

Bangladesh says Sheikh Hasina can return through a prisoner exchange under its extradition treaty with India. Acting Foreign Minister Humayun Kabir called her a terrorist who fled after committing crimes.

The Hindu 9 Nov 2026 9:21 pm

Kerala HC directs Sanskrit varsity to produce email linked to deferral of campus election

Petitioner sought to quash the postponement order and have the election conducted as originally scheduled

The Hindu 9 Nov 2026 9:16 pm

Kerala HC directs Sanskrit varsity to produce email linked to deferral of campus election

Petitioner sought to quash the postponement order and have the election conducted as originally scheduled

The Hindu 9 Nov 2026 9:16 pm

Over 15,700 arrested in Operation Toofan, says Keralam Home Minister

As many as 60 people engaged in illegal activities had been brought under the purview of the Kerala Anti-Social Activities (Prevention) Act (KAAPA), while more than 45 others had been placed under preventive detention, says Minister Ramesh Chennithala

The Hindu 9 Nov 2026 9:15 pm

Puducherry records very poor air quality on Deepavali day

According to a release, during the pre-Deepavali day in 2025 and 2026, the air quality fell under good category, whereas on the festival day, it fell under poor and very poor categories respectively. The results showed that the concentrations of PM10 and PM 2.5 on Deepavali day were higher than those observed during the pre-festival days

The Hindu 9 Nov 2026 9:15 pm

Puducherry records very poor air quality on Deepavali day

According to a release, during the pre-Deepavali day in 2025 and 2026, the air quality fell under good category, whereas on the festival day, it fell under poor and very poor categories respectively. The results showed that the concentrations of PM10 and PM 2.5 on Deepavali day were higher than those observed during the pre-festival days

The Hindu 9 Nov 2026 9:15 pm

RBI extends Abhyudaya Bank supersession by another year

The RBI first superseded the banks Board of Directors for one year on November 24, 2023, citing material concerns arising from poor governance standards observed within the bank.

The Hindu 9 Nov 2026 9:14 pm

RBI extends Abhyudaya Bank supersession by another year

The RBI first superseded the banks Board of Directors for one year on November 24, 2023, citing material concerns arising from poor governance standards observed within the bank.

The Hindu 9 Nov 2026 9:14 pm

Jharkhand LoP Babulal Marandi returns bulletproof car to State government citing repeated breakdowns

Jharkhand Congress, an ally of Hemant Soren govt., says the blending of ethanol in petrol could be a possible reason for the breakdown of his vehicle

The Hindu 9 Nov 2026 9:11 pm

Jharkhand LoP Babulal Marandi returns bulletproof car to State government citing repeated breakdowns

Jharkhand Congress, an ally of Hemant Soren govt., says the blending of ethanol in petrol could be a possible reason for the breakdown of his vehicle

The Hindu 9 Nov 2026 9:11 pm

Andhra Pradesh govt. offers one-time option to CPS employees to shift to Old Pension Scheme

Employees whose recruitment process had commenced before September 1, 2004 but appointments were made thereafter are eligible for the one-time option

The Hindu 9 Nov 2026 9:11 pm

Andhra Pradesh govt. offers one-time option to CPS employees to shift to Old Pension Scheme

Employees whose recruitment process had commenced before September 1, 2004 but appointments were made thereafter are eligible for the one-time option

The Hindu 9 Nov 2026 9:11 pm

Bengaluru: Shivakumar announces 50% cut in guidance value for regularisation of BDA sites

The reduction is part of the implementation of Section 38(D) of the Bangalore Development Authority Act, 1976, which provides an opportunity for eligible occupants to get their houses regularised by paying the prescribed charges

The Hindu 9 Nov 2026 9:07 pm

e-tender norm for quarrying on government land relaxed in Keralam

Move in the wake of government bid to enhance domestic production of quarry products

The Hindu 9 Nov 2026 9:00 pm

BDA announces special drive to issue sale deeds to 20,000 allottees

The BDA will organise the sale deed mela after the application process, with details of the arrangements to be announced.

The Hindu 9 Nov 2026 8:59 pm

Hyderabad home to 515 GCCs, aim is to attract 100 more next year: Sridhar Babu

IT and Industries Minister said this inaugurating a 20,000 sq ft GCC of SplashBI, which plans to create 275 jobs, invest $100 million over 57 years

The Hindu 9 Nov 2026 8:59 pm

250-crore master plan ready for Dattatreya temple in Ganagapur

First phase to see works worth 50 crore with focus on improving pilgrim amenities, developing the riverfront and streamlining traffic and parking

The Hindu 9 Nov 2026 8:57 pm

KLDB centre at Mattupetty will be upgraded to an international-standard centre of excellence: Minister

Bindhu Krishna noted that several upcoming projects will develop Mattupetty into a hub capable of attracting international research scholars and tourists

The Hindu 9 Nov 2026 8:57 pm

Meta sets India pricing for Muse AI agent ahead of launch

It is unclear when Metas rapidly growing Muse AI agent will launch in India; however, the service already displays pricing in Indian rupees.

The Hindu 9 Nov 2026 8:55 pm

Barricading of Pampa ghats in Keralam to be completed by November 13

Minister Mons Joseph promises steps in coordination with the KSEB to regulate dam water levels and maintain adequate flow in the river during the Sabarimala pilgrimage season

The Hindu 9 Nov 2026 8:51 pm

KSSP calls for better coordination among govt. departments, local bodies to curb spread of infectious diseases in Malappuram

The demand comes amid reports of waterborne diseases such as Shigella and hepatitis and mosquito-borne diseases such as dengue, which have claimed lives in the district.

The Hindu 9 Nov 2026 8:48 pm

940 special buses to be operated to handle post-Deepavali rush

Around 650 buses will run from Panjappur bus terminus to Chennai, Villupuram, Tiruppur, Coimbatore, Salem, and Madurai, in addition to the 815 regular services

The Hindu 9 Nov 2026 8:36 pm

Villagers picket police station in Namakkal

The Hindu 9 Nov 2026 8:27 pm

Journalist suffers injury after attack by unidentified individuals at Kavali

Police say two persons arrived on motorcycles and beat up Subba Rao at Peddapavani road as he was returning home and left the spot after the latter lost consciousness

The Hindu 9 Nov 2026 8:20 pm

Cardiologists seek review of DGHS order banning re-use of single-use medical devices to reduce angioplasty costs

With an increasing proportion of the population requiring advanced cardiac interventions, making complex procedures affordable to ordinary patients has become a major challenge. Permitting the regulated re-use of select interventional devices, wherever scientifically proven safe, could help reduce treatment costs and extend the benefits of modern cardiac care to a wider section of the population, says Cardiological Society of India, Kerala chapter

The Hindu 9 Nov 2026 8:18 pm

Ethanol blend row: Minister stands firm on claim, demands independent fuel testing

It was the OMC laboratories failure to provide the required result that raised suspicion; the samples were then sent to NABL-accredited and ISO-certified laboratories, says Rizwan Arshad

The Hindu 9 Nov 2026 8:17 pm

Nine Shigella cases confirmed in Malappuram; Health dept. steps up preventive measures

Cleaning operations, including super-chlorination of wells and houses in the affected areas, are under way. The family health centre at Elamkulam, near Perinthalmanna, formed a special squad to conduct house-to-house surveillance and create awareness about the infection.

The Hindu 9 Nov 2026 8:17 pm