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- Ancient Peruvians Showed Rare Violence Despite El Niño Floods, Study Finds
· Climate & Environment
A study of 1,500+ Peruvian skeletons found only 1.6% with violence signs, showing climate events like El Niño didn't trigger widespread violence.
- NYC Mayor Mamdani Engages Labor Leaders to Back Left‑Wing Candidate for 2028
· Politics
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is positioning himself as a progressive kingmaker ahead of the 2028 U.S. presidential election, according to Axios. He…
- Flash Floods in Erbil Cause Two Deaths Amid Heavy Rainfall
· World
Severe thunderstorms dumped 80 mm of rain in Erbil, far above the 30 mm forecast, causing flash floods that killed two people.
- India to Launch Digital ‘Champion’ Hospitals in 38 Districts to Cut Queues and Paperwork
· India
India plans to reduce long queues, paperwork and the risk of missing medical records by establishing model digitalised healthcare facilities across the…
- Mudslide in Gaza Claims Five Lives, Authorities Blame Global Inaction
· World
Heavy‑rain landslide in Deir el‑Balah, Gaza, killed five, left two missing, flooding hit 70,000 tents and exposed children.
- Supreme Court Plea Demands Immediate Action on Railway Station Sanitation and Water Safety
· India
Petition asks Supreme Court to order swift action for clean drinking water, toilets, waste management and medical facilities at Indian railway stations.
- TDB Prepares for Ghee Shortage Ahead of Sabarimala Pilgrimage
· India
Thiruvananthapuram – Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) president K. Jayakumar said on Monday that the board is concerned about a potential shortage of ghee…
- NSE Unveils Mumbai HQ Design by Padma Bhushan‑Awarded Architect Hafeez Contractor
· Business & Finance
NSE unveils plans for a new 10,995‑sqm headquarters in BKC, designed by Padma Bhushan‑awarded architect Hafeez Contractor.
- Supreme Court Orders Uttar Pradesh to Release Undertrial Prisoners Who Have Been Granted Bail
· Law & Justice
Supreme Court directs Uttar Pradesh to identify and release undertrial prisoners who have been granted bail, citing 2023 bail‑reform framework.
- Mumbai Bans Rockets and Aerial Firecrackers Until November 25 After Diwali Fires
· India
Mumbai bans rockets and aerial firecrackers until Nov 25 after three Level‑II Diwali fires caused property damage but no casualties.
- Data Centre Concerns Surge in US Midterm Voter Sentiment
· Politics
A voter poll for the Associated Press and a consortium of news organisations found that 56% of respondents said data centres were a "crucial or major"…
- China Denies Spy Allegations Against Nvidia CEO, Calls Claims Unfounded
· World
China calls claims that Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang was involved in a spy plot baseless, while Nvidia launches an independent investigation.
- Iran Tightens Security Measures Amid US Strike Threats
· World
Iran’s domestic security forces have intensified measures against perceived threats ranging from alleged spies to youth gatherings. Authorities have…
- Qatar PM to Meet Trump as US Weighs Iran Nuclear Proposal
· World
Qatar’s prime minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman will meet President Trump at the White House to discuss Iran’s nuclear proposal and U.S. sanctions.
- Tamil Nadu Records Ten Murders During Deepavali Celebrations
· India
Tamil Nadu recorded ten murders during Deepavali celebrations, with incidents across the state linked to intoxication, rowdy behaviour, and firecracker…
- Congress Accuses Modi Govt of Delaying Prorogation to Enable Delimitation Bills
· Politics
Congress claims Modi govt kept Monsoon session unprorogued for 88 days to aid delimitation bills. PM refused all‑party meeting.
- India’s Minority Affairs Minister Highlights Pilgrims’ Welfare at Hajj Conference
· World
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju attended the sixth Hajj Conference in Jeddah, emphasizing India’s commitment to pilgrim welfare and the success of Hajj 2027.
- Jayadeva Institute to Inspect Mandya Site for 100‑Bed Cardiac Sub‑Centre
· India
On Nov 12, a committee from Sri Jayadeva Institute will assess a 100‑bed cardiac sub‑centre at Mandya Institute of Medical Sciences to improve heart care.
- Crackers Dispute Leads to 20‑Year‑Old’s Murder in Purathakudi
· India
A quarrel over bursting crackers ended in the murder of 20‑year‑old Christopher on Sunday, November 8, 2026, in Purathakudi village, Tiruchi district.…
- India’s Oilmeal Exports Drop 28.5% in April‑August, Soymeal Sales Slump
· Agriculture
India's oilmeal exports dropped 28.51% to 12.82 lakh tonnes in Apr‑Aug, while soybean meal sales fell 73% to 2.05 lakh tonnes.
- Two 17‑ and 15‑year‑old girls found hanging from tree in Shahjahanpur village
· India
In Haraiya village, Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh, police found a 17‑year‑old and a 15‑year‑old girl hanging from a tree. Investigation underway.
- Charge Sheets for Two of Eight Child Abuse Cases Against Granite Baron Veeramani to Be Filed This Week
· India
SIT will file charge sheets for two of eight child sex‑abuse cases against granite baron R Veeramani this week, following a video evidence and arrests.
- SBI Shares Rise 2% on Q2 Earnings, Nomura Lowers Target Price
· Business & Finance
Shares of State Bank of India rose almost 2% on Thursday after the bank released its September quarter earnings. The stock traded at Rs 998.15, up Rs…
- BJP Criticizes Congress Chief for Comparing Diwali to Eid
· Politics
BJP accuses Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge of using vote‑bank politics by calling Diwali an 'Eid of happiness', sparking a heated response.
- Liverpool Girl Raises $22,000 for Childhood Cancer Research Through Decade‑Long Lemonade Stand
· Health
Eight‑year‑old Ava Musci from Liverpool, NY, raised $22,000 over ten years with a lemonade stand, earning community support and a Best and Brightest Award.
- Truck Driver Celebrates First Ever Gift on Diwali After 11 Years of Service
· India
A video of a truck driver celebrating Diwali with gifts and a bonus from his employer has gone viral for its heartfelt simplicity. The driver, who has…
- BVI Boosts Tax Cooperation with India to Attract Business
· World
Nearly a decade after the Panama Papers leak drew scrutiny to the British Virgin Islands (BVI) for its offshore financial structures, the territory is…
- 25‑Year‑Old Dies After Scooter Incident Sparks Fight in Noida
· India
A 25‑year‑old named Amit died after a scooter collision sparked a violent fight near Naya Bans village, Noida. Shivam was injured.
- Hasina Requests New Passport and ID Card Ahead of Planned Return to Bangladesh
· India
Bangladesh’s former prime minister Sheikh Hasina, 79, has asked India’s high commission for a new passport and ID card to return to Bangladesh in December.
- Police Investigate Alleged Sexual Assault of 3-Year-Old in Goa
· India
Police have opened a case after a three‑year‑old girl was allegedly sexually assaulted in a dilapidated building in North Goa district. The child was…