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- Ukrainian Drone Attacks Kill Three in Russia’s Belgorod and Disrupt Power in Ukraine
· World
Three killed in Belgorod after Ukrainian drone strikes. Power outages hit Kyiv, Crimea, and other regions. Russia downed 709 drones.
- US Stocks Rise After Democrats Take Control of Congress
· Business & Finance
The Nasdaq, Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 opened higher on Wednesday after Democrats won the U.S. midterm elections, taking control of both…
- Trump Defends Iran Strike Amid Midterm Losses
· Politics
Trump says the Iran strike and higher gasoline prices hurt GOP midterm results, but he stands by the action.
- Iranian Officials Praise U.S. Midterm Losses, Warn of Possible Trump Attacks
· World
Iranian officials praise U.S. midterm defeats as rejection of war, warn Trump may attack; protests held on 1979 embassy anniversary.
- IIHF Stands Firm Against Russia’s Return to International Hockey
· Sports
IIHF rejects CAS decision to reinstate Russia, citing visa, security, and logistical challenges amid national teams refusing to play Russia.
- Trump Faces Divided Government After Democrats Take Congress
· Politics
After Democrats won majorities in both the House and Senate, President Donald Trump’s influence over the legislative agenda has sharply declined. Trump…
- Assam Police Constable Booked After Alleged Assault on Woman and Family
· India
Assam constable Anil Tai booked after assaulting Husnara Khatun and family with a stick over a dispute; suspended pending investigation.
- Haryana Fashion Students Create Colorful Art from Fabric Scraps Using Needle‑Free Technique
· Lifestyle
At Budha College, 100+ fashion students used the Japanese kinusaiga technique to upcycle discarded fabric into needle‑free artworks, gaining 4 million…
- Goa Police Inspector and Woman Arrested Over Alleged Minor’s Sexual Assault at Cyber Crime Station
· India
Goa Police arrested a 40‑year‑old suspended police inspector and a 37‑year‑old woman for allegedly facilitating the sexual assault of a minor at the…
- Ed Sheeran Gains Permission to Restore Six Suffolk Barns for Private Music Archive
· Entertainment
Ed Sheeran has planning approval to restore six Grade II‑listed barns on his Suffolk farm into private storage and archive space, preserving historic design.
- Madras High Court Affirms 10 PM–6 AM Sleeping Berth Window in Reserved Coaches
· Law & Justice
Madras High Court upheld the 10 PM–6 AM sleeping berth rule in Indian Railways reserved coaches, citing Para 652(a) of the Railway Commercial Manual.
- Modi Discusses Cyclone Damage with Andhra Chief Minister as ₹4,906 Crore Losses Reported
· India
Prime Minister Modi talks with Andhra Chief Minister Naidu about damage from Cyclones Arnab and Murasu, totaling ₹4,906 crore losses.
- Cabinet Endorses ₹25,473 Crore Package to Boost Energy Storage, Mineral Processing, Courts and Statistics
· India
India’s cabinet approved a ₹25,473 crore package to boost renewable energy storage, critical mineral processing, fast‑track courts for sexual offences, and…
- Republicans Lose Congressional Control in Historic Midterm Blow
· Politics
The 2024 midterm elections saw the Republican Party lose control of both the House of Representatives and the Senate, a setback not seen since 1990. In…
- Trump Blames Fox News for GOP Losses in 2026 Midterms
· Politics
President Donald Trump has accused Fox News of contributing to the Republican Party’s losses in the 2026 midterm elections by giving airtime to…
- Democrats Secure Majority in Congress Amid Voter Anger Over Inflation and Iran Conflict
· Politics
Democrats won at least 228 seats in the House, surpassing the 218 needed for a majority, and secured at least 54 seats in the Senate, giving them control…
- Settlers Expand on Hebron Rooftops, Threatening Palestinian Businesses
· World
Israeli settlers are building prefabricated rooftop structures in Hebron’s Old City, threatening local Palestinian shop owners and altering the area’s…
- India and SACU’s Trade Pact Seen as Blueprint for Wider India‑Africa Deal
· World
India and SACU's first preferential trade agreement could model a larger India‑Africa framework, covering market access, standards, and dispute settlement.
- Olympic Gold Medal Stolen from Former Hockey Captain’s Bengaluru Home
· India
Bengaluru resident M M Somaya reports burglars stole his 1980 Olympic gold medal and other medals, jewellery, cash, worth ₹3.53 lakh.
- Iran Celebrates US Midterm Losses While Supreme Leader Warns No Policy Shift
· World
Iranian officials welcomed Republican losses in U.S. midterms, while Supreme Leader Khamenei warned no U.S. policy shift and highlighted Strait of Hormuz…
- Delhi Air Quality Deteriorates to ‘Very Poor’ Levels Ahead of Diwali
· India
Thick smog covered Delhi on Wednesday as the city’s winter pollution worsened a week before the Diwali festival, when firecrackers usually add to the…
- OpenAI CEO Sam Altman Renames X Account to Ram Altman Amid RAM Debate
· Technology
Sam Altman changed his X handle to Ram Altman after a user suggested it, following his comments on limited DRAM use and cloud AI infrastructure.
- Cabinet Extends Agniveer Service, Iran Relaxes Hormuz Rules, US Congress Switched Hands
· India
The Union cabinet has approved a two‑year extension for Agniveers, allowing them to remain in service beyond their initial four‑year term and to apply…
- Dabur CEO Mohit Malhotra Resigns After 30 Years, No Interim Appointed
· Business & Finance
Dabur India CEO Mohit Malhotra resigns effective Nov 13; no interim appointed. Q2 profit up 12% to 5.06bn rupees, revenue 35.63bn rupees.
- Lok Sabha Speaker to Seek Party Input Before Acting on Justice Varma Impeachment
· Politics
Thiruvananthapuram – Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla said on Wednesday that he will consult leaders of political parties and review the rules governing…
- Agnipath Scheme Extended: 75% of Agniveers Gain Two Extra Years and Higher Pay
· India
75% of Agniveers will now serve six years, with extra pay and a chance to join the armed forces after two additional years.
- Trump Declares Himself ‘Mr. Veto’ as Democrats Secure Congressional Majority
· World
President Donald Trump has announced that he will rely on his veto power now that the Democratic Party has won control of both chambers of Congress.…
- BMW Issues Second Profit Warning Amid 8,000‑Job Restructuring
· Business & Finance
BMW has issued a second profit warning in a year, citing the costs of a restructuring programme that includes 8,000 job cuts in its home market. The…
- Uttarakhand High Court Dismisses Petition to Quash FIR Against Minister’s Husband
· Law & Justice
The Uttarakhand High Court dismissed a petition filed by Girdhari Lal Sahu, alias Pappu Girdhari, husband of state cabinet minister Rekha Arya, seeking…
- Supreme Court Seeks Centre, Election Commission Reply on Petition Challenging Immunity of Election Commissioners
· Law & Justice
The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked the Centre and the Election Commission to respond to a petition that challenges the immunity of the Chief Election…