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Hindustan Times
A First Information Report was filed against Prashant Bhushan over allegedly sharing a morphed, doctored video of a Russian foreign minister criticising India.
Times of India
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Andhra's ruling Telugu Desam Party (TDP)-led alliance won seven of the 13 municipal corporations and was leading in another 5 in the early hours of Wednesday.
NDTV
At stake in the US midterm elections are all 435 seats of the House and 37 seats in the 100-member Senate. Elections are also being held for the post of Governor in 36 states.
NDTV
The election amounts to a nationwide judgment on Trump at a time when the mood is turning sharply against Republicans over soaring living costs and the war against Iran.
States, politics and policy — dispatches from every corner of the country.
Hindustan Times
A First Information Report was filed against Prashant Bhushan over allegedly sharing a morphed, doctored video of a Russian foreign minister criticising India.
Andhra's ruling Telugu Desam Party (TDP)-led alliance won seven of the 13 municipal corporations and was leading in another 5 in the early hours of Wednesday.
The advisory flags nine areas, from time-stamping of visuals to AI-generated content, where it wants publishers to exercise greater care.
Delhi's AQI stood at 373 at 7:05 am, in the very poor category on Wednesday, compared with Tuesday’s 24-hour average of 350.
After deliberations at the meeting, it was decided that the title would be conferred effective after the date of his voluntary retirement on February 28, 2027
Global news through an Indian lens — diplomacy, conflict and the neighbourhood.
The Hindu
The elections are seen as a referendum on U.S. President Donald Trump's tumultuous and divisive two years in power
The Hindu
A Democratic House majority would give the Opposition the power to block Mr. Trump’s legislative agenda and launch sweeping investigations of his administration during the final two years of his presidency
The Hindu
All 435 seats in the House of Representatives, 35 of the 100 Senate seats, and governorships in 36 States went for election, with about 210 million people registered to vote.
The Hindu
The Opposition party also retained key Senate seats, while victory in Georgia’s Governor race added to mounting signs that Republicans face a difficult night
The Hindu
While the 39-year-old has said that he has “zero interest in running for President,” his victory in Georgia bolsters his status in the Democratic Party two years before the next presidential vote
Times of India
Keisha Lance Bottoms has been elected governor of Georgia after defeating Rick Jackson in the recent election. Her victory signifies a historic moment as she becomes the first Black woman to hold this position. Bottoms focused her campaign on economic issues,
Markets, Dalal Street, companies and the money moving India's economy.
Times of India
Stock market recommendations: Godrej Properties, Bajaj Auto, and Tata Power - Mehul Kothari, DVP of Technical Research at Anand Rathi Shares has picked these as the top stocks to buy today on November 3, 2026.
IRDAI has operationalized a new four-layer motor insurance framework that takes effect on December 15, 2026. This structure separates mandatory third-party liability and personal accident cover from optional components for vehicle owners. Insurers must provide
Follow NDTV Profit for the latest voting updates, key developments, state-wise results, winners and reactions as the election unfolds across the US.
BEL is also hopeful of a large order worth Rs 20,000 crore from next-generation corvettes, adds the brokerage.
Crude oil prices resumed their upward move on Wednesday, November 4, after declining for two consecutive sessions, as investors assessed the uncertainty surrounding peace negotiations between the US and Iran.
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Startups, silicon and the digital systems rewiring Indian life.
The Hindu
Canva is combining its product, growth and platform teams into a single product organisation
The Hindu
Students using Google software in schools will not be allowed to use Google search unless their school system also provides them access to AI
The Hindu
Around $2.85 billion of the stolen $6.34 billion has been frozen, Binance said, meaning that the attackers could not use it or convert it to another currency
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GIVAsaid the fresh capital will be used to strengthen its leadership team, expand manufacturing and deepen its offline presence.
YourStory
For consumer brands, getting customers to try a product is only the first hurdle. The bigger challenge is getting them to return, particularly in a market where choices are abundant.
Gadgets 360
HP has introduced two 14-inch OLED laptops in India, with prices starting at Rs. 86,000 for the ProBook 4 G2iS and Rs. 1,09,999 for the OmniBook 5. The ProBook is listed with up to 32GB of RAM, 1TB of storage and a 70Wh battery, while the OmniBook weighs 1.16k
ISRO, research, climate and the long view of the natural world.
Times of India
A remarkable discovery has unveiled a new dinosaur species named Doolysaurus huhmin in South Korea, with fossils tracing back approximately 113 million years. Found on Aphae Islands, the juvenile skeletal remains are significant due to the scarcity of dinosaur
Researchers in Germany conducted an experiment on reduced land use effects on grassland invertebrates. They found that invertebrate abundance increased by 41% in one year and 99% in three years. The study involved collecting samples from 45 grassland sites wit
A study conducted at a seabird colony in Canada found that darker colours and patterned surfaces could reduce bird collisions caused by artificial lighting at night. Researchers discovered that vertically striped sheets recorded 2.8 times fewer bird collisions
The nest lining of the ground-nesting bee is translucent, flexible, resilient and degrades within a year
Medicine, public health and wellbeing across India.
Hindustan Times
Check this surgeon-approved essential guide to improving your breakfast to support your heart health.
Hindustan Times
A stroke interrupts blood flow to the brain, causing brain cells to die. Neurologists say sudden symptoms need urgent assessment and prompt treatment.
Hindustan Times
In this week's HT Health Talk, Dr Shraddha Kologi explains the real science behind seasonal hair shedding, premature greying and social media hair trends.
Hindustan Times
Children cannot verbalise their anxious thoughts. Parents need to closely monitor and promptly identify the signs.
The Hindu
Mexican authorities are also preparing to implement regulations this month that will require digital platforms to remove posts containing hate speech, abuse, sexual violence, harassment, cyberbullying and other illegal content
The Hindu
Generic lenacapavir should start to become available in some places within weeks
Cricket, the leagues and the stories behind every scoreline.
Times of India
It has been a thoroughly dominant showing by Craig Fulton's men, who will now take on South Korea in the semifinal on Wednesday, as the tournament shifts from Jalandhar to the Olympian Balbir Singh Senior International Hockey Stadium in Mohali.
Calling India and New Zealand evenly matched sides, New Zealand allrounder Michael Bracewell expects another fiercely-contested series.
Brendon McCullum emphasizes the critical role of the upcoming series against Australia in gearing up for the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup. Following England's disappointing performance in the ODI tri-series in Pakistan, with just one victory, the coach aims to
The Mumbai batter last played for India two years ago but remains unfazed, as he still churns out runs in the domestic circuit
More than four decades after his death in a road accident in 1984, Surjit - a World Cup winner, an Olympian and an Arjuna Award recipient - remains woven into the sporting fabric of the region.
Reacting on X, Sindhu highlighted the huge disparity between badminton and tennis earnings, pointing out that players in both sports face comparable expenses but vastly different prize money.
Bollywood, regional cinema, music, books and the culture conversation.
Hindustan Times
After Stree 2 became a blockbuster, Shraddha Kapoor turned down multiple film offers, choosing to wait for the right story.
Times of India
Aarti Ravi proudly celebrated her son Aarav's graduation, marking a significant milestone in his life after studying in London. Despite navigating numerous challenges and a lack of encouragement, Aarav's steadfast determination shone through. His efforts culmi
Times of India
Vijay Deverakonda expressed his deep admiration for Rashmika Mandanna's performance in the highly anticipated film Mysaa. He praised her exceptional intensity in the captivating song O Mysaa Re, emphasizing the physical challenges she overcame. Rashmika shared
Hindustan Times
Singer Kanika Kapoor has announced that she and London-based businessman Gautam Hathiramani are separating, four years after their wedding.
Times of India
Salman Khan has launched a new romantic single titled 'Teri Sexy Beauty' for his film 'Maatrubhumi'. The song features Chitrangda Singh and showcases playful chemistry and romance. Khan has previously sung for several films, displaying his musical talent over
Times of India
Anurag Kashyap, after being captivated by 'Baththa' not just once but twice in a single week, praised its profound emotional resonance, particularly spotlighting the remarkable child actor's performance. He urged the industry to embrace more narrative-driven c
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