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"Elevated platforms, CCTV surveillance set up for crowd control": DCP North on Diwali security arrangements in Delhi

New Delhi | November 7, 2026 1:41:25 AM IST

To manage massive festive footfall and ensure foolproof security ahead of Diwali, the Delhi Police have put in place multi-layered crowd control measures, including elevated monitoring platforms equipped with binoculars, extensive CCTV surveillance, and p ... read..

"Heartfelt moment": West Bengal CM meets Harbhajan Singh in Kolkata, receives signed Team India jersey

Kolkata (West Bengal) | November 7, 2026 1:41:20 AM IST

West Bengal chief minister Suvendu Adhikari met former cricketer and Member of Parliament Harbhajan Singh in Kolkata on the occasion of Dhanteras and pre-Kali Puja celebrations. ... read..

US national found dead in Hyderabad hotel room, police probe underway

Rangareddy (Telangana) | November 7, 2026 2:11:30 AM IST

A 41-year-old American national was found dead inside a luxury hotel room in the Gachibowli area of Telangana's Rangareddy district, police said. ... read..

'Mastered art of distorting facts': Union Minister Lalan Singh counters Rahul Gandhi's allegations over welfare schemes

New Delhi | November 6, 2026 11:41:27 PM IST

Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan (Lalan) Singh has hit back at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, accusing him of "mastering the art of distorting facts" over the government's beneficiary identification mechanism, asserting that the Centre remains firmly committed ... read..

"He is absolutely right...": Haryana CM Saini backs Rahul Gandhi's 'alcohol' remark claim on Bhagwant Mann

Chandigarh | November 6, 2026 11:41:25 PM IST

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Friday said the 'alcohol' remark made by Lok Sabha Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi about Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann is "absolutely true". ... read..

"He is absolutely right...": Haryana CM Saini backs Rahul Gandhi's 'alcohol' remark on Bhagwant Mann

Chandigarh | November 6, 2026 11:41:22 PM IST

Centre doubles OMSS rice sale target to 50 LMT for 2026-27; 25 LMT already sold through e-auctions

New Delhi | November 6, 2026 11:11:41 PM IST

The Government of India has doubled the target quantity of rice for sale through e-auction under the Open Market Sale Scheme (Domestic) [OMSS (D)] for 2026-27, increasing it from 25 LMT to 50 Maturing FY 2026-27 (up to 31.10.2026), a total of 25 LMT of ri ... read..

Supreme Court verdict on BBMB power share major victory for Himachal: Minister Harshwardhan Chauhan

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | November 6, 2026 11:11:39 PM IST

Himachal Pradesh Industries Minister Harshwardhan Chauhan on Friday described the Supreme Court's verdict on the state's outstanding electricity share from the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) as a major victory for the state, claiming that it could ge ... read..

Shiv Sena MP Milind Deora expresses displeasure over exclusion from BMC event in Colaba, writes to Municipal Commissioner

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | November 6, 2026 11:11:36 PM IST

Shiv Sena MP Milind Deora has expressed strong displeasure over not being invited to a government function organised by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) in Colaba for the distribution of homes to sanitation workers under the 'Ashray' scheme. ... read..

Death of tribal activist Nisha Kumari on Facebook Live sparks outrage, demands for CBI probe in Jharkhand

Ranchi (Jharkhand) | November 6, 2026 11:11:34 PM IST

A wave of grief and political turmoil has engulfed Jharkhand following the tragic death of prominent tribal activist Nisha Kumari, who allegedly died by suicide at her Ranchi residence on Friday. ... read..

Vijay slams DMKs world of corruption: From TASMAC to Periyar Arivulagam books, CM says party will never hold head high again

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | November 6, 2026 11:11:29 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief C Joseph Vijay on Friday launched a sharp attack on the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), accusing the previous government of corruption in the purchase of books for Coimbatore's Periyar Ar ... read..

Tripura Ashabari attack: 8 more arrested, total arrests reach 18; Court sends accused to judicial custody

Agartala (Tripura) | November 6, 2026 11:11:26 PM IST

In a major development in the Ashabari attack case in Tripura's Sepahijala district, a court on Thursday sent eight more accused to eight days' judicial custody in connection with the alleged assault on Border Security Force (BSF) personnel and snatching ... read..

Tamil Nadu: Firecracker sales gain momentum ahead of Diwali; shops witness increased customer footfall

Sivakasi (Tamil Nadu) | November 6, 2026 11:11:24 PM IST

With Diwali approaching, firecracker sales have gained momentum in Sivakasi, Tamil Nadu, popularly known as India's fireworks hub, as shops and sales outlets witness an increase in customer footfall ahead of the festival. ... read..

Chandrababu Naidu inspects cyclone-hit fields in Bapatla, assures assistance to every affected farmer

Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh) | November 6, 2026 11:11:22 PM IST

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Friday inspected crop damage and inundated agricultural fields in cyclone-affected areas of Bapatla district, assuring farmers that the state government would assist every affected person. ... read..

CM Rekha Gupta inaugurates Jagmag Diwali celebrations at Connaught Place; showcases cultural heritage

New Delhi | November 6, 2026 11:11:20 PM IST

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Friday said the national capital was celebrating a 'Green Diwali' as the Delhi government organised a two-day 'Delhi Ki Diwali' festival at Connaught Place, featuring a grand drone show, collective aarti and various com ... read..

Delhi HC allows circulation of HarperCollins Rana Kapoor book after masking four passages

New Delhi | November 6, 2026 10:41:44 PM IST

The Delhi High Court on Friday modified an interim injunction against HarperCollins and author Pavan Chand Lall, directing that the restraint on the book Yes Man: The Untold Story of Rana Kapoor would apply only to four specific passages found, at the i ... read..

CM Chandrababu Naidu seeks immediate interim financial assistance from Centre for Cyclone-hit Andhra Pradesh

Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh) | November 6, 2026 10:41:40 PM IST

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu has written to Union Home Minister Amit Shah seeking immediate interim financial assistance to provide relief to people affected by two successive cyclones that hit the state within a week. ... read..

"I have got justice...very happy today": 2015 Deoband custodial gang-rape victim after Saharanpur Court sentences 2 ex-cops to 20 years' imprisonment

Saharanpur (Uttar Pradesh) | November 6, 2026 10:41:38 PM IST

Expressing great relief after an arduous 11-year legal battle, the victim of the 2015 Deoband custodial gang-rape declared that she had finally received justice after Fast-Track Court-II in Saharanpur sentenced two former policemena station house officer ... read..

Debate dares & Ghuspatiya jibes: Rahul Gandhi-Amit Shah face-off over SIR intensifies as EC gives ASDD voters fresh chance

New Delhi | November 6, 2026 10:41:35 PM IST

The political confrontation over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls intensified on Friday, with Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi renewing his challenge to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for an open debate and asking Union ... read..

Why is state police spying on elected MP?: Abhishek Banerjee alleges surveillance of office, residence by unidentified men posing as cops

Kolkata (West Bengal) | November 6, 2026 10:41:33 PM IST

Trinamool Congress (TMC) National General Secretary and Lok Sabha MP Abhishek Banerjee on Friday alleged that unidentified individuals had been conducting reconnaissance of his office and residence for the past two days, claiming that they identified them ... read..

Assam CM Sarma inaugurates development and beautification project at Navagraha Crematorium

Guwahati (Assam) | November 6, 2026 10:41:30 PM IST

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday formally inaugurated the development and beautification project undertaken at the historic Navagraha Crematorium in Guwahati. ... read..

Delhi: Fire breaks out at car showroom near Saket metro; 16 rescued, two injured

General News | November 6, 2026 10:41:31 PM IST

A fire broke out at a car showroom near Saket Metro in the national capital on Friday afternoon, prompting a swift response from Delhi Police, Fire Brigade and other emergency services. ... read..

West Bengal government to approach Supreme Court against Calcutta HC order staying KMC poll notification

Kolkata (West Bengal) | November 6, 2026 10:41:23 PM IST

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Friday said his government would approach the Supreme Court against the Calcutta High Court's interim order staying the notification for the Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) elections. ... read..

Their game is up... theft caught: Jairam Ramesh slams PM-HM duo over ECs fresh order for voters left out in SIR

New Delhi | November 6, 2026 10:11:37 PM IST

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Friday accused the Election Commission of India (ECI) of making repeated corrections to the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process after wrongly excluding voters from electoral rolls, describing the exercise as a ... read..

Congress targets BJP on protests, citizenship, and Delhi air pollution at Rahul Gandhis 'Diwali Milan'

New Delhi | November 6, 2026 10:11:35 PM IST

Ahead of the festival of lights, senior Congress leaders gathered at the residence of the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, for a 'Diwali Milan' program on Friday. What was intended as a festive get-together quickly transformed into ... read..

Rajasthan CM Bhajanlal Sharma shops at Jaipur's Bada Bazaar on Dhanteras, appeals for 'Vocal for Local'

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | November 6, 2026 10:11:29 PM IST

Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma on Friday visited Bada Bazaar in Mansarovar, Jaipur, where he made purchases on the occasion of Dhanteras, interacted with local shopkeepers and extended festive greetings to the people ahead of Diwali. ... read..

Assam CM participates in valedictory ceremony of NCC Brahmaputra sailing expedition

Guwahati (Assam) | November 6, 2026 10:11:27 PM IST

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday attended the flag-in ceremony of the Brahmaputra Sailing Expedition 2026 at Pandu Port, Guwahati and welcomed the participating NCC cadets and interacted with them. ... read..

Cauvery Water Dispute: CWRC Directs Karnataka to Release 3,000 Cusecs Daily for 15 Days

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | November 6, 2026 10:11:20 PM IST

In another setback for Karnataka in the Cauvery water-sharing issue, the Cauvery Water Regulation Committee (CWRC) has directed the state to release water from its reservoirs so that 3,000 cusecs of water flow daily at Biligundlu (Tamil Nadu) for the next ... read..

Deepotsav: Ayodhya completes final rehearsal for mass Saryu Aarti; over 30 lakh diyas to be lit

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) | November 6, 2026 9:41:25 PM IST

Ayodhya completed the final rehearsal for the mass aarti at Saryu Ghat on Friday ahead of the 10th edition of the Deepotsav programme scheduled for Saturday, with preparations for the ceremonial lighting of lamps and decorations nearing completion. ... read..

KGMU to constitute Disciplinary Action Committee to examine STF report on alleged religious conversion case

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | November 6, 2026 9:41:21 PM IST

King George's Medical University (KGMU) has decided to constitute a Disciplinary Action Committee to examine the Special Task Force (STF) report in the alleged religious conversion case, following a special meeting of the university's Working Council on T ... read..

"Don't be afraid": Rahul Gandhi re-issues open debate call; says Amit Shah should 'not confuse' PM Modi

New Delhi | November 6, 2026 9:11:23 PM IST

Reiterating once again that he is ready for an open debate with Prime Minister Narendra Modi at "any platform, any time, any place", Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Friday called on Union Home Minister Amit Shah to convince the Prime Min ... read..

Sachin Pilot targets ECI, questions 'Why one individual granted lifelong immunity?"

New Delhi | November 6, 2026 8:41:38 PM IST

Congress leader and party in-charge for Punjab, Sachin Pilot, launched a fierce attack on the Election Commission of India (ECI) on Friday, accusing the constitutional body of failing to discharge its duties and questioning the actions of Election Commiss ... read..

One worker dies, six injured in fire following explosion at Oil India facility in Assam's Dibrugarh

General News | November 6, 2026 8:41:36 PM IST

One worker died, and six others sustained injuries after a massive fire broke out following an explosion at the Intermediate Tank Farm (ITF) of Oil India Limited (OIL) in Tengakhat, Dibrugarh district, the company said. ... read..

Telangana student goes missing in Boston, probe underway

Nalgonda (Telangana) | November 6, 2026 8:41:34 PM IST

A student from Telangana, identified as Sreeja Reddy, daughter of Koyya Yadagiri Reddy and Roopa, hailing from Shabdullapuram village in Kanagal Mandal of Nalgonda district, has reportedly gone missing in Boston, United States. ... read..

People throng Shimla markets on Dhanteras ahead of Diwali; jewellers report rise in demand

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | November 6, 2026 8:41:32 PM IST

Markets in the north Indian hill town of Shimla witnessed a festive rush on Friday as people thronged shops to make purchases on the occasion of Dhanteras, considered auspicious for buying gold, silver, utensils and other household items. ... read..

Assam bans unauthorised drone operations around Amur Falcon roosting sites to protect over 1 lakh migratory birds

Guwahati (Assam) | November 6, 2026 8:41:31 PM IST

The Assam Forest Department has prohibited unauthorised recreational, commercial and non-essential drone operations, photography and videography around identified congregation and roosting sites of Amur Falcons, following the arrival of over one lakh migr ... read..

Rahul Gandhi calls for Congress unity at Diwali Milan; DK Shivakumar says party's strength is country's strength

New Delhi | November 6, 2026 8:41:22 PM IST

Congress leaders gathered at the residence of Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi for a Diwali Milan programme on Friday, with Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar highlighting the party's message of unity and urging workers and cadres to contin ... read..

Health Ministry reviews AB PM-JAY, ABDM with states; charts roadmap for stronger implementation

New Delhi | November 6, 2026 8:11:39 PM IST

The National Health Authority (NHA), under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, convened a two-day National Review Meeting in Kolkata on November 56, 2026, to review the progress of Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) and t ... read..

SC rejects Centre's plea to apply OBC creamy layer ruling only prospectively

New Delhi | November 6, 2026 8:11:38 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Friday declined to make its March 11 judgment on the OBC creamy layer applicable only prospectively, rejecting the Centres plea that retrospective implementation could disrupt past and ongoing recruitment processes. ... read..

Supporting them our compulsion to keep BJP at bay: Congs Vikar Rasool Wani calls Omar govt total failure amid reported NC rift

New Delhi | November 6, 2026 8:11:32 PM IST

Former Jammu and Kashmir Congress chief Vikar Rasool Wani on Friday said Congress was supporting the National Conference (NC)-led government in the Union Territory only to prevent the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) from coming to power, while criticising th ... read..

Dhanteras brings healthy demand for gold, silver coins in Kolkata; jewellers see rise in customer footfall

Kolkata (West Bengal) | November 6, 2026 8:11:27 PM IST

Dhanteras brought a positive start to the festive shopping season for jewellers in Kolkata, with customers showing healthy interest in gold coins, bullion and silver coins, while demand for lightweight and versatile jewellery also remained a prominent tre ... read..

No prima facie intent to insult religion in Rekha Guptas remarks: Delhi Court rejects plea for FIR

New Delhi | November 6, 2026 8:11:25 PM IST

A Delhi court on Friday refused to direct registration of an FIR against Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta over her remarks comparing Delhi government officials with Lord Hanuman, observing that the material placed before it did not prima facie disclose an ... read..

CIAL facilitates air transfer of Maya, ailing elephant calf from Kodanad to Vantara for specialised treatment

Kochi (Keralam) | November 6, 2026 8:11:24 PM IST

In a coordinated effort to facilitate specialised medical care, Maya, an ailing elephant calf from Kodanad Abhayaranyam, was airlifted to Vantara, Jamnagar, on a chartered flight on Friday through Cochin International Airport (CIAL). ... read..

India-born Saba Haider wins Illinois House seat, becomes first South Asian woman in state's General Assembly

Ghaziabad (Uttar Pradesh) | November 6, 2026 7:41:29 PM IST

India-born Democrat Saba Haider has won a seat in the Illinois House of Representatives in the November 3 US midterm elections, becoming the first South Asian woman to be elected to the state's General Assembly, marking a moment of pride for her family an ... read..

EC gives another opportunity to ASDD electors omitted from draft electoral roll

New Delhi | November 6, 2026 7:11:43 PM IST

The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Friday issued fresh instructions granting major relief to voters who were left out of the Draft Electoral Roll during the ongoing Special Summary Revision (SIR). ... read..

Festive rush: Massive traffic snarls grip Delhi-NCR on Dhanteras as shoppers throng markets

New Delhi | November 6, 2026 7:11:42 PM IST

The national capital turned into an endless sea of glowing red tail-lights on Friday evening as unprecedented festive crowds brought vehicular movement to a grinding halt, triggering chaotic, kilometres-long bumper-to-bumper snarls across virtually every ... read..

Himachal Pradesh to gain Rs 600-800 crore annually from BBMB power share

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | November 6, 2026 7:11:40 PM IST

Himachal Pradesh is expected to gain between Rs 600 crore and Rs 800 crore annually following a landmark Supreme Court verdict directing the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) to release the state's long-pending share of 11,973 million units of electrici ... read..

Top court's decision on BBMB to secure 11,973 million units of electricity over 20 years: HP PWD Minister Vikramaditya Singh hails SC verdict

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | November 6, 2026 7:11:36 PM IST

Himachal Pradesh has termed the Supreme Court's verdict on its long-pending electricity share in the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) a historic victory, with the state government claiming that the decision will secure 11,973 million units of electrici ... read..

MP CM Mohan Yadav hands over property ownership documents to beneficiaries under Mukhyamantri Registry Yojana in Morena

Morena (Madhya Pradesh) | November 6, 2026 7:11:31 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Friday launched the registration campaign for ownership documents under the Mukhyamantri Registry Yojana in Morena district, aiming to provide legal ownership rights to rural residents through free property reg ... read..

Delhi HC exempts NCR-based advocates, judicial staff from BS-VI vehicle entry restrictions

New Delhi | November 6, 2026 7:11:29 PM IST

The Delhi High Court on Friday granted relief to advocates and judicial staff residing in the National Capital Region (NCR), exempting them from the restriction on the entry of vehicles registered outside Delhi which do not meet BS-VI emission standards. ... read..

Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary attends Shradh ceremony of Road Construction Minister Kumar Shailendra's father

Patna (Bihar) | November 6, 2026 6:41:43 PM IST

Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary on Friday attended the Shradh ceremony of K N Singh, father of state Road Construction Minister Kumar Shailendra, at Telghi village in Bhagalpur district. ... read..

"Accused will be sentenced within 3 years": Amit Shah's big assurance as Uttarakhand Police gets President's Colour

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | November 6, 2026 6:41:35 PM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday presented the prestigious 'Presidents Police Colour' to the Uttarakhand Police, making it the 16th police or paramilitary force in the country to receive the nations highest policing honour. ... read..

Delhi LG reviews DDAs Chhath Pooja preparedness, directs free ghat facilities for devotees

New Delhi | November 6, 2026 6:41:31 PM IST

Delhi Lieutenant Governor (LG), Sardar Taranjit Singh Sandhu, on Friday reviewed the preparedness of the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) with regard to the forthcoming Chhath Pooja along with the Vice-Chairman and other senior officials. ... read..

Gujarat Deputy CM Harsh Sanghavi sells diyas worth Rs 1.90 lakh made by Manodivyangs

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | November 6, 2026 6:41:28 PM IST

As part of a unique initiative to support the economic and social rehabilitation of Manodivyangs who have recovered from mental illness, Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi personally sold Diyas made by them at the Sector 21 main market in Gandhi ... read..

Ashwini Vaishnaw reviews festival preparations at New Delhi Railway Station; 18,000 special trains planned

New Delhi | November 6, 2026 6:41:22 PM IST

Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Friday reviewed preparations for the upcoming festival season at New Delhi Railway Station (Ajmeri Gate side), highlighting arrangements to manage the expected rush of passengers, including dedicated holding area ... read..

MP CM Mohan Yadav inaugurates BJPs newly constructed divisional office in Morena

Morena (Madhya Pradesh) | November 6, 2026 6:11:40 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Friday inaugurated the newly constructed Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) divisional office in Morena and unveiled statues of party ideologue Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee and Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya installed on th ... read..

Early start, early close: Delhi Metro revises Diwali timings across all lines

New Delhi | November 6, 2026 6:11:38 PM IST

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) on Friday issued a travel advisory announcing revised train operational timings across the entire network on Sunday, November 8, in light of Diwali celebrations. ... read..

YSRCP accuses TDP-led coalition of election irregularities in ZPTC, MPTC polls, seeks fresh elections

Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh) | November 6, 2026 6:11:37 PM IST

YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) on Friday accused the TDP-led coalition government in Andhra Pradesh of conducting the Zilla Parishad Territorial Constituency (ZPTC) and Mandal Parishad Territorial Constituency (MPTC) elections in an undemocratic manner, alleg ... read..

CAQM Invokes GRAP III restrictions across Delhi-NCR as air quality nears severe levels

New Delhi | November 6, 2026 6:11:32 PM IST

In a proactive bid to head off deteriorating air quality, the Sub-Committee on the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) of the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has decided to invoke GRAP Stage 3 across Delhi and the broader National Capital Regi ... read..

Akhilesh Yadav says "BJP will be forever defeated in UP", alleges electoral roll manipulation

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | November 6, 2026 6:11:30 PM IST

Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav on Friday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of attempting to manipulate electoral rolls in Uttar Pradesh through the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process and alleged that the ruling party was conspiring ... read..

"Will democracy survive in this country?": Digvijaya Singh raises concerns over EVMs, SIR; demands accountability in donations

New Delhi | November 6, 2026 5:41:28 PM IST

Senior Congress leader and former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Digvijaya Singh on Friday raised concerns over the functioning of the Election Commission, alleged irregularities in electoral rolls and Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs), and demanded accoun ... read..

J-K: Bandipora Police arrest two more associates in separatist-linked module case; total arrests rise to eight

General News | November 6, 2026 5:11:47 PM IST

Bandipora Police have arrested two more associates in connection with an ongoing investigation into a prison-linked terror module allegedly targeting women to propagate separatist ideology, officials said on Friday. ... read..

Karnataka Minister Rizwan Arshad flags vehicle damage risk from excess ethanol blending in petrol

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | November 6, 2026 5:11:38 PM IST

Karnataka Minister Rizwan Arshad on Friday raised concerns over the impact of high ethanol-blended petrol on vehicles, warning that fuel containing more than 20 per cent ethanol could damage components of vehicles not designed to handle higher ethanol con ... read..

Amit Shah, CM Dhami honour six Uttarakhand children with State Child Bravery Award

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | November 6, 2026 5:11:35 PM IST

Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah and Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami honoured six children from the state with the inaugural Chief Ministers State Child Bravery Award at Parade Ground, Dehradun, on Friday. ... read..

Delhi Government strict on purity of food products during festivals; Inspection of sweet shops and factories conducted

New Delhi | November 6, 2026 5:11:27 PM IST

The Food Safety Department of the Delhi Government is conducting a continuous campaign to ensure the availability of pure, safe, and high-quality food products to the people during Deepavali and other festivals. In this series, departmental teams inspecte ... read..

Couple dies after coming under train near Mandya in Karnataka, probe underway

Mandya (Karnataka) | November 6, 2026 4:41:47 PM IST

A couple allegedly died by suicide on Friday after coming under a train near Induvalu on the outskirts of Mandya, Karnataka. Their bodies were found mutilated on the railway track, according to the Mandya police. ... read..

Gujarat Deputy CM presents appointment letters to 113 newly recruited Deputy Section Officers on Dhanteras

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | November 6, 2026 4:41:45 PM IST

With the objective of providing employment opportunities to the youth and ensuring transparent administration, the Gujarat Government presented appointment letters to 113 Deputy Section Officers appointed through direct recruitment to the State Government ... read..

Punjab: Fire breaks out in four coaches of Karmabhumi Express in Rajpura; no casualties reported

Rajpura (Punjab) | November 6, 2026 5:11:43 PM IST

A major train fire was averted from turning into a mass tragedy after a fire broke out across four coaches of the Amritsar-to-New Jalpaiguri Karmabhumi Express near Sarai Banjara station in Punjabs Ambala division on Friday. Officials confirmed that no c ... read..

Delhi Court dismisses plea seeking FIR against CM Gupta over alleged remarks on officials

New Delhi | November 6, 2026 4:41:32 PM IST

The Rouse Avenue court on Thursday dismissed an application seeking registration of an FIR against Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta over her alleged remarks comparing government officials with Lord Hanuman during a public programme in September 2025. ... read..

"Why only talk about PoK?": Tipra Motha founder terms partition handling a 'historical blunder', calls for action on border security

New Delhi | November 6, 2026 4:41:27 PM IST

Tipra Motha Party founder Pradyot Bikram Manikya Deb Barma has termed the failure to integrate key parts of the erstwhile Kingdom of Tripura into India during the 1947 Partition and the 1971 Indo-Pak war as a "historical blunder," asserting that discussio ... read..

HP University teachers demand repeal of State Universities Amendment Bill 2026, seek CMs intervention

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | November 6, 2026 4:41:22 PM IST

The Himachal Pradesh University Teachers Welfare Association (HPUTWA) has demanded the repeal of the Himachal Pradesh State Universities (Amendment) Bill, 2026, alleging that its provisions could undermine the autonomy, academic freedom and institutional ... read..

Maharashtra: Gadchiroli Police recover explosives hidden by Maoists in forest

Gadchiroli (Maharashtra) | November 6, 2026 4:11:35 PM IST

Gadchiroli Police have recovered a large cache of explosives and Maoist-related materials allegedly concealed by Maoists in a forest area of the district during an anti-Maoist search operation conducted on November 4. ... read..

Amit Shah gifts developmental projects to Uttarakhand worth Rs 1,508 crore, slams Rahul Gandhi's "Vote Bachao yatra as Ghuspatiya Bachao"

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | November 6, 2026 3:12:01 PM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday attacked Lok Sabha Ledaer of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi, dubbing the recent opposition rallies over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls as "Ghuspatiya Bachao Yatra". ... read..

MIB disposes of over 1.63 lakh kg scrap, frees 40,278 sq ft office space under Special Campaign 6.0

New Delhi | November 6, 2026 3:11:53 PM IST

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) has disposed of 1,63,213 kg of scrap and freed up 40,278 square feet of office space during Special Campaign 6.0, which concluded on October 31. ... read..

BJP alleges misuse of disaster relief funds, demands white paper from Himachal government on expenditure

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | November 6, 2026 3:11:52 PM IST

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday alleged the Congress-led state government of Himachal Pradesh of large-scale irregularities in the utilisation of funds received from the Centre for disaster relief and reconstruction. ... read..

"Their religion is Hindutva, not Sanatan": Digvijay Singh slams BJP, defends his "spreading hatred is Hindutva" remarks

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | November 6, 2026 3:11:50 PM IST

Amid a row over his "spreading hatred is Hindutva" remark, senior Congress leader Digvijay Singh on Friday said the BJP's religion was Hindutva and not Sanatan Dharma. ... read..

Lalu Prasad Yadav appears before Siwan Court in 2011 Model Code violation case

Siwan (Bihar) | November 6, 2026 3:11:39 PM IST

Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad Yadav appeared before the Siwan district court in connection with a 15-year-old Model Code of Conduct (MCC) alleged violation case relating to the 2011 Daraunda assembly by-election. ... read..

CPI(M) calls for statewide protest on Nov 11 against "NDA's onslaught on Democracy" in Andhra Pradesh

Vijayawada (Andhra Pradesh) | November 6, 2026 3:11:34 PM IST

Andhra Pradesh CPI (M) secretary V Srinivasa Rao on Friday strongly condemned the NDA front led by the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) for alleged electoral malpractices in the local body elections in Andhra Pradesh. ... read..

Gujarat Deputy CM Harsh Sanghavi inaugurates 101 new GSRTC buses in Gandhinagar

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | November 6, 2026 3:11:30 PM IST

On the occasion of Diwali, Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi inaugurated 101 new GSRTC buses in Gandhinagar, offering citizens safer and more comfortable travel. ... read..

Assam records significant decline in Maternal Sepsis deaths; Sepsis-related share drops from 21% to 8%

Guwahati (Assam) | November 6, 2026 3:11:23 PM IST

Achieving significant progress in strengthening maternal healthcare, the share of maternal deaths attributed to sepsis in Assam has declined from 21 per cent in July 2026 to 8 per cent in October 2026, according to Assam Health Minister Ashok Singhal. ... read..

Jhota's death has awakened people of Punjab: Akali Dal (WPD) leader Surjit Bhura

Chandigarh | November 6, 2026 2:41:54 PM IST

Nearly a month after anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh Jhota was shot dead in Mansa, his body was brought to the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) in Chandigarh for a post-mortem examination. ... read..

"Stable and improving": Sanjay Raut meets ailing Sharad Pawar in Mumbai

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | November 6, 2026 2:41:51 PM IST

Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Friday visited Breach Candy Hospital in South Mumbai to inquire about the health of veteran politician and NCP (SP) supremo Sharad Pawar. ... read..

Patna: RJD MP Misa Bharti meets family members of 3 killed in police encounter

Patna (Bihar) | November 6, 2026 2:41:46 PM IST

A clash broke out between police personnel and family members of the three alleged criminals killed in an encounter with police in Bihars Patna district on Friday, outside Danapur Subdivisional Hospital. ... read..

Alappuzha: PAC holds meeting in moving houseboat on Vembanad backwaters

Alappuzha (Keralam) | November 6, 2026 2:41:41 PM IST

The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) convened its official meeting aboard a moving houseboat on the iconic Vembanad backwaters in Alappuzha. ... read..

Telangana: Hyderabad Police arrest 42 year old man in connection with Meerpet double murder case

Hyderabad (Telangana) | November 6, 2026 2:41:39 PM IST

A forty-two-year-old man was arrested by Hyderabad City Police in connection with the murder of two women in the Meerpet area on November 4 ... read..

Action will certainly be taken if allegations have substance: Tamil Nadu Minister Sampath Kumar on cycle and book tender row

Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu) | November 6, 2026 2:41:33 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Backwards Classes Welfare Minister Sampath Kumar on Friday said that action would certainly be taken if allegations of irregularities in the book amd bicycle tender process were found to have substance, adding that a committee would be constitu ... read..

BJP National President Nitin Nabin celebrates Diwali with staff at party headquarters

New Delhi | November 6, 2026 2:41:32 PM IST

Bringing warmth and festive cheer to the party headquarters in Delhi on Friday, BJP National President Nitin Nabin celebrated Diwali alongside the dedicated office staff members and their families. ... read..

Tamil Nadu: Ranipet's special Diwali goat market sees Rs 3 crore sales

Ranipet (Tamil Nadu) | November 6, 2026 2:41:26 PM IST

A special goat market organised ahead of Diwali in Tamil Nadu's Ranipet witnessed brisk business, with livestock worth approximately Rs 3 crore being sold as more than 10,000 goats and sheep were brought in and a large number of buyers thronged the market ... read..

Gujarat Dy CM Sanghavi inaugurates 101 new ST buses, announces half-month salary advance for employees ahead of Diwali

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | November 6, 2026 2:41:21 PM IST

Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi on Thursday inaugurated 101 Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation (GSRTC) buses in Gandhinagar and announced an advance payment of half a month's salary for ST Corporation employees to make their Diwali cele ... read..

Delhi Police announces financial assistance of up to Rs 25,000 for personnel injured during law and order duties in 2026

New Delhi | November 6, 2026 2:41:20 PM IST

Delhi Police has announced financial assistance of Rs 25,000 for personnel who sustained grievous injuries and Rs 15,000 for those who suffered other serious injuries while performing law and order duties during 2026. ... read..

Supreme Court rejects Tarun Tejpal's plea seeking suspension of 10-year jail sentence in rape case

New Delhi | November 6, 2026 2:11:46 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed former Tehelka editor Tarun Tejpal's plea seeking suspension of his 10-year rigorous imprisonment sentence in a rape case. ... read..

Several Singaporean and South Korean companies express interest in investing in Gujarat

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | November 6, 2026 2:11:40 PM IST

As part of preparations for the 11th Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit (VGGS) 2027, to be held in Gandhinagar from January 10 to 12, 2027, a high-level delegation led by Arjun Modhwadia, Minister of Forests and Environment, Climate Change, Science and Techno ... read..

33 crore deities, 33 lakh lamps: Suryavanshi Lord Ram's Ayodhya to celebrate Diwali on the Sun's day, says Jagadguru Swami Satishacharya

Kanpur (Uttar Pradesh) | November 6, 2026 2:11:36 PM IST

Jagadguru Swami Satishacharya Ji Maharaj, a torchbearer of the Maharishi Mahesh Yogi tradition and head of Premeshwar Dham in Kanpur, said this year's Deepotsav in Ayodhya holds special astrological and spiritual significance. Under the leadership of Utta ... read..

Himachal CM Sukhu presides over Sarkar Gaon Ke Dwaar programme at Mehla in Chamba

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | November 6, 2026 2:11:26 PM IST

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu presided over the Sarkar Gaon Ke Dwaar programme at Mehla, a remote village of Mehla Gram Panchayat in the Bharmaur assembly constituency of Chamba district. ... read..

"First taste of fiery tandoori chicken": Sonia Gandhi's memoir 'Belonging' reveals bond with Rajiv Gandhi over Indian cuisine

New Delhi | November 6, 2026 2:11:24 PM IST

From fiery tandoori chicken to everyday arhar dal, Sonia Gandhis upcoming memoir 'Belonging: A Journey of Love' offers a personal glimpse into how Indian food, family traditions and the sari became part of her journey from Italy to India. ... read..

Manipur PLA militant operating under fake identity arrested in Delhi

New Delhi | November 6, 2026 2:11:20 PM IST

In a breakthrough, the Delhi Police Crime Branch has arrested a 35-year-old alleged militant belonging to the People's Liberation Army (PLA), an insurgent group active in Manipur, police said. ... read..

"Murdered his wife and all her relatives": Bengaluru Police arrests man alleged to have killed 7 people

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | November 6, 2026 1:41:52 PM IST

Bengaluru Police have arrested a man identified as Indushekar after he claimed to have killed seven of his relatives within 15 to 20 days following a family dispute. One body has been found so far, and a search for the remaining bodies is underway, police ... read..

NGT takes Suo Motu cognisance of proposed Coal Mine near UNESCO-recognised Ramappa Temple, seeks responses

New Delhi | November 6, 2026 1:41:51 PM IST

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has taken Suo Motu cognisance of concerns over a proposed coal mining project near Telanganas UNESCO-recognised Ramappa Temple and Ramappa Lake, observing that the matter raises substantial issues relating to compliance ... read..

"US Congress can't stop Trump": Shashi Tharoor on possibility of fresh strikes on Iran

Thiruvananthapuram (Keralam) | November 6, 2026 1:41:44 PM IST

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Friday said that the Democrats sweeping the midterm elections would have no bearing on Washington's position on its war with Iran. ... read..

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