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- Netanyahu’s Caretaker Government Holds War‑Making Power Amid Calls for Iran Strike
· Politics
Israel’s caretaker government, led by Netanyahu, still holds war‑making power and is preparing for an Iran strike amid US and opposition warnings.
- Kerala Family Receives Long‑Awaited Home After Sanju Samson Foundation’s Intervention
· India
A family in Kerala has finally moved into a completed home after more than ten years of waiting. The house, whose construction had stalled for over a…
- CCPA Orders Ola to Drop Pre‑Ride Tip Feature, Imposes ₹10 Lakh Fine
· India
CCPA fines Ola ₹10 lakh and bans its pre‑ride tip feature, citing unfair practices and dark patterns that mislead passengers into paying before rides.
- Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Departs Amid Scandal, CFO Steps In as Interim Leader
· Business & Finance
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is forced out after scandal involving alleged affairs and export control concerns; CFO Colette Kress becomes interim CEO.
- Akhilesh Yadav Plans Ram Temple Visit on December 12, Says Brahmin Consultation Done
· Politics
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav confirmed that he will visit Ayodhya’s Ram Temple next month. In a statement to reporters, Yadav said that Pawan…
- Sisters Donate $20 Million to Los Angeles Holocaust Museum in Honor of Their Father
· World
Sisters Andrea and Melinda Goldrich pledge $20 million to the Goldrich Cultural Center, donating $10 million immediately and matching future pledges.
- Manipur Inquiry Panel Granted Sixth Extension, Report Due May 20, 2027
· India
The Manipur commission investigating 2023 Meitei‑Kuki violence has received a sixth extension, with a report deadline of May 20, 2027.
- Unfinished Eight‑Storey Building Collapses in Syokimau, Killing Six
· World
An unfinished eight‑storey building collapsed in Syokimau, Nairobi, killing six. Firefighters and rescue teams search for survivors.
- Sabarimala Temple Secures 50 Lakh Aravana Tins for Pilgrimage Season
· India
The Lord Ayyappa temple at Sabarimala will have 50 lakh tins of Aravana prasadam in reserve for the annual pilgrimage season, ensuring adequate supplies…
- AIADMK and DMK Criticise TVK Government Over Investment Shortfalls
· India
AIADMK and DMK parties slammed the TVK government for failing to attract industrial projects, citing lost opportunities to Andhra Pradesh and AIADMK successes.
- France Condemns Israel’s Ban on Opposition Leader Melenchon
· World
France’s FM Jean‑Noel Barrot condemned Israel’s ban on opposition leader Jean‑Luc Melenchon and party chair Mathilde Panot, citing their anti‑Israel stance.
- Assam Road Crash Claims 23 Lives; Manchester United Names Pochettino as Head Coach
· India
Passenger vehicle with over 35 people collided head‑on with a trailer in Assam’s Golaghat district, killing 23. Manchester United named Mauricio Pochettino…
- VCK Leader Calls for Strict Action Against MLA Alleged to Have Sent Obscene Messages to Collector
· India
VCK chief Thol Thirumavalavan said on Friday that strict action must be taken against Kallakurichi MLA C Arul Vignesh if the allegation that he sent…
- Ukraine Strikes Russian Warship in Gulf of Finland Amid U.S.-Broked Talks
· World
Finland reports Ukrainian drone strike on Russian warship in Gulf of Finland amid U.S.-brokered talks; drones also hit Ust‑Luga port, injuring workers.
- IAF to Conduct Week‑Long High‑Altitude Air Exercise Near LAC
· India
The Indian Air Force will conduct a week‑long high‑altitude exercise from Nov 13‑21 near the LAC, featuring Sukhoi‑30MKI, Mirage‑2000, An‑32, C‑295, and Mi‑17.
- IAEA Urges Iran to Reopen Nuclear Sites for Inspection Amid Security Concerns
· World
IAEA calls on Iran to allow inspectors back at nuclear sites amid security concerns, citing lack of info on Isfahan enrichment plant.
- IndiGo Flight Lands Early After Tissue Paper Bomb Threat Hoax
· India
A tissue paper bomb threat hoax caused an IndiGo flight to divert and land early at Chennai. 192 passengers were inspected, and a formal complaint was filed.
- Prashant Kishor Denies Change in View After Meeting Bihar CM
· Politics
Prashant Kishor says meeting Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary at RK Sinha's funeral was courtesy and won't change his earlier remarks.
- Lex Fridman Calls Jensen Huang’s Nvidia Exit a Major Mistake, Citing Steve Jobs’ Ouster
· Technology
Lex Fridman calls Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's exit a major mistake, likening it to Apple's firing of Steve Jobs, and details board changes.
- India’s BrahMos Missile Expands Reach in Southeast Asia with New Export Deals
· Business & Finance
India’s BrahMos supersonic cruise missile is extending its presence in Southeast Asia. The Philippines has already received the missile system, Vietnam…
- 17‑Year‑Old South Carolina Entrepreneur Wins InnoVision Award, Secures $25,000 Grant for AI Career‑Planning Startup
· Technology
Grace Brusky, a 17‑year‑old from Lancaster, South Carolina, founded the AI‑powered career‑planning platform Pathly with her father, Alan Brusky. The…
- Telangana Approves 2,000 Affordable Homes for Auto‑Rickshaw Workers Near Hyderabad
· India
Telangana will build 2,000 EWS houses for auto‑rickshaw workers across four Hyderabad suburbs, with ₹5 lakh financial aid per family and a ₹220 crore budget.
- Federal Appeals Court Orders Reconsideration of New Jersey Divorce Dispute, Keeps $91,500 Penalty
· Law & Justice
A New Jersey man was ordered to pay his former wife $91,500 after he refused to provide a religious divorce document required under Jewish law. The…
- 18‑wheeler Trailer Crash on Jaipur‑Delhi Highway Kills Two, Injures Three
· India
A speeding 18‑wheeler trailer crashed into five vehicles on the Jaipur‑Delhi highway near the rear gate of Anaj Mandi, killing two people and injuring…
- Kochi CM Urges Church Unity Amid Ongoing Dispute
· India
CM V D Satheesan urges unity between Jacobite and Malankara churches at Mulanthuruthy Synod, pledging government support.
- World Bank Executive Calls Devolution of Power and Tax Reform Key for India
· India
World Bank Executive Neelkanth Mishra stresses devolution of power to local governments and tax reform as key to boosting India’s productivity and job growth.
- FSSAI to Require Blue‑White Droplet Logo on All Dairy Packets by 2028
· India
FSSAI will require a blue‑and‑white droplet logo on all milk and dairy products from July 1, 2028, with specific size rules for different panel sizes.
- Heavy Rain in Gaza Floods Homes, Damages Solar Power and Threatens Health Services
· World
Heavy rain in Gaza floods shelters, damages solar power systems, disrupts electricity, and threatens health services, affecting over 106,000 people.
- Australia’s Friendly with Jordan Relocated to Doha Amid Security Concerns
· Sports
Australia relocates friendly against Jordan from Amman to Doha due to security concerns amid recent attacks and a stabbing in Amman.
- Gulf States Move Toward Layered Security Amid Ongoing Conflict
· World
Gulf states approve a Kuwait forward command, expand GCC security, and build layered defense networks amid ongoing regional conflict.