The Hindu
Retd. IAS officer S. Natarajan is Tamil Nadu Chief Information Commissioner
S. Mahalakshmi, T.K. Shabeer, C.B. Meena, and P. Mahalingam appointed State Information Commissioners
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Tamil Nadu Governor Arlekar, CM Vijay pay tribute to freedom fighter Pasumpon Muthuramalinga Thevar
Governor Arlekar recalled his accomplishments as an orator, and freedom fighter, who followed the teachings of Vallalar, Ramakrishna Paramahamsa, and Swami Vivekananda
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IDBI Bank divestment: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman says Congress, UPA govt used banks, financial institutions as personal entities
Responding to Rahul Gandhi’s criticism of the IDBI Bank sale to Fairfax, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman alleges the Congress-led governments pressured bank employees to lend at their whim
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IRCTC hotels case: Delhi court defers formal framing of charges against Lalu Prasad, others
Special Judge Prashant Kumar adjourned the proceedings to November 19, noting that the prosecution did not oppose the pleas seeking adjournment
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Times of India
Arshdeep Singh scripts history, becomes first Indian to 150 T20I wickets
Arshdeep Singh has made history as the first Indian bowler to reach 150 T20I wickets, accomplishing this remarkable feat during the fourth T20I match against New Zealand in Auckland. He achieved this milestone in just 103 matches across a span of over 1,577 da
Times of India
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The Hindu
Retd. IAS officer S. Natarajan is Tamil Nadu Chief Information Commissioner
S. Mahalakshmi, T.K. Shabeer, C.B. Meena, and P. Mahalingam appointed State Information Commissioners
The Hindu
Read more Tamil Nadu Governor Arlekar, CM Vijay pay tribute to freedom fighter Pasumpon Muthuramalinga Thevar
Governor Arlekar recalled his accomplishments as an orator, and freedom fighter, who followed the teachings of Vallalar, Ramakrishna Paramahamsa, and Swami Vivekananda
The Hindu
IDBI Bank divestment: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman says Congress, UPA govt used banks, financial institutions as personal entities
Responding to Rahul Gandhi’s criticism of the IDBI Bank sale to Fairfax, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman alleges the Congress-led governments pressured bank employees to lend at their whim
The Hindu
IRCTC hotels case: Delhi court defers formal framing of charges against Lalu Prasad, others
Special Judge Prashant Kumar adjourned the proceedings to November 19, noting that the prosecution did not oppose the pleas seeking adjournment
The Hindu
Cheranalloor car crash: IPS officer denies intervening in probe, claims transfer has nothing to do with case
He said the reports that the judge of a district court, who is the father of the 17-year-old boy who allegedly drove the luxury car involved in the incident, had called him were baseless
The Hindu
What does the shooting of a Kuno cheetah cub mean for Project Cheetah? | Explained
A 19-month-old male cub, KNG22, died on Tuesday (October 27, 2026) after being shot outside Kuno National Park, the first such case since Project Cheetah began in 2022; the Centre and Madhya Pradesh have set up separate probes
The Hindu
World
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Times of India
Did Lacy misunderstand his Japan restaurant bill? Streamer reveals what actually happened
Twitch streamer Nick "Lacy" has addressed a mix-up involving a $12,000 restaurant bill he thought he owed in Japan. Initially confused due to language issues, he later discovered he was only responsible for extra food. Realizing the impact of his comments, Lac
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Times of India
Brittany and Patrick Mahomes’ Allergy-Friendly Restaurant Gets First Approval in Kansas City
Brittany Mahomes is spearheading a valuable initiative aimed at enhancing food allergy safety in restaurants throughout Kansas City with the 15 and FARE program. This initiative educates both eateries and locals on effective allergy management, with Joe's KC p
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Times of India
'A win is a win': Israel opposition leader Lapid reacts to Netanyahu's poll setback
Yair Lapid stated that the anti-Netanyahu bloc won the election while indicating the need for coalition talks. The bloc secured 67 seats in the Knesset, insufficient for a majority. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition obtained 53 seats, lacking a cle
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NDTV
Video: Philippines' Mayon Volcano Erupts, Ash Plumes Rise To 3-Km High
In June 2023, more than 12,000 people living on its lower slopes were moved to evacuation centres to protect them from ash and toxic gases.
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2 Chinese Women Arrested At Bangladesh Airport. They Hid Gold In Underwear
The case presents a diplomatic embarrassment for Beijing at a sensitive moment. Liu Haixing, minister of the International Department of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, is scheduled to visit Dhaka from November 3 to 5.
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The Hindu
Marco Rubio hosts G20 Foreign Ministers as Iran, Ukraine wars divide members
“Conversations in Atlanta will provide an opportunity to discuss energy and supply chain challenges as well as identify ways to collectively address the impact of geopolitical tensions on economic security,” a U.S. State Department official said
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Mint
Time to shut down business schools, writes Cambridge Prof. Chris Marquis in NYT; Zoho's Sridhar Vembu agrees entirely
Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu endorsed University of Cambridge professor Chris Marquis’s call to shut down business schools, saying India should prioritise startup incubators.
Mint
Read more Flight ticket price to rise soon? IndiGo CEO Willie Walsh says no choice; why he said so & what air passengers must know
IndiGo CEO Willie Walsh warns that higher airfares are inevitable as fuel costs soar. Find out why flight ticket prices could rise and what passengers should expect.
Mint
Arijit Singh, Karan Aujla Lead Line-Up At Goa Music Fest: Check Dates, Full Line-Up, Where To Buy Tickets
The festival will feature more than 30 artists across commercial music, indie, live performances and electronic music.
NDTV Profit
Q2 Results Live: Skipper Net Profit Jumps 57% YoY To Rs 58 Crore; Vinati Organics Profit Falls 32% YoY; RIL Slips
Reliance Industries, Jio Platforms, Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Bharat Electronics, Indian Oil Corporation, and Dixon Technologies, are among the 213 companies scheduled to announce their Q2 results today, October 30. Track the latest earnings announcements
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Stock Market Today: Sensex, Nifty 50 Off-Day's High; Trent, IndiGo, HCL Tech Among Top Gainers
Among sectors, Nifty IT was the top gainer, surging more than 2%, followed by Nifty Pharma, Nifty Healthcare and Nifty Private Bank indices. In contrast, selling was seen in Nifty FMCG, Nifty Metals, Nifty Realty and Nifty Oil & Gas.
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Who Was RK Sinha? Senior BJP Leader And Ex-Rajya Sabha MP Passes Away
Senior BJP leader and former Rajya Sabha MP Dr Ravindra Kishore Sinha, founder of SIS Group, passed away at his Noida residence, prompting widespread condolences.
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Technology
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YourStory
India needs a digital goods marketplace and control of its distribution layer, say Indus Appstore and Eloelo
Priya Narasimhan of Indus Appstore and Sagar Gaonkar of Eloelo Group argued that India’s next 500 million users will come through AI-ready, locally priced platforms, and that sovereignty must extend beyond chips and models to app distribution, billing and data
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Gadgets 360
YouTube Music and Premium Subscriber Base Crosses 150 Million in Q3 2026 Despite Price Hikes
YouTube Music and YouTube Premium had more than 150 million combined subscribers worldwide in the third quarter of 2026, up from 125 million earlier this year. The figures include free-trial users. The milestone follows subscription price increases in several
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Gadgets 360
The Elder Scrolls 6 Is Reportedly Titled 'Sentinel', Bethesda Announcement Could Arrive Next Month
Bethesda is reportedly getting ready to announce the official title of the next Elder Scrolls game. According to a report, the long-awaited RPG is called The Elder Scrolls 6: Sentinel. Bethesda could reportedly announce the title close to the 15th anniversary
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Gadgets 360
Infinix GT 50 Pro Goes on Sale in India With 144Hz Display, Dimensity 8400 Ultimate Chip: Price, Offers
Infinix GT 50 Pro is now available for purchase in India. The handset was launched earlier this week as the latest gaming-focused smartphone from the brand. It sports a 6.78-inch AMOLED screen with a 144Hz refresh rate. Powering the handset is the MediaTek Dim
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Gadgets 360
Vivo S70 Key Specifications and Features Surface Online Ahead of Anticipated Launch
The Vivo S70 will be powered by the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chipset, according to leaked specifications. The SoC features four efficiency cores clocked at up to 2.8GHz, two performance cores clocked at 3GHz, and a prime core, delivering a peak clock speed of up to
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The Hindu
Would you watch a 90-minute-long video on Instagram?
Instagram’s latest foray into horizontal, long-form videos will transform how social media scrollers, content creators, and even streaming competitors operate
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Times of India
Wild Burmese python lays eggs containing twin and triplet embryos in Florida
Times of India
Read more Scientists discover silk traces on 101 ancient objects in China, uncover clues to ancient rituals
Scientists studying 3,000-year-old objects from China's Sanxingdui archaeological site have found silk traces on 101 artefacts, including bronze masks, gold, jade and ivory objects. Published in the journal Antiquity, the study suggests that ancient Shu people
Times of India
Australia’s stingless bees may help fight antibiotic resistance
Researchers at the University of Sydney are investigating the medicinal properties of honey from stingless bees. The honey has shown effectiveness against various bacterial and fungal pathogens, including difficult-to-treat strains. Findings suggest that sugar
Times of India
Russian man suffers months of headaches after seed sprouts in his eye
Times of India
Nasa astronauts install seventh ISS solar array during landmark 7-hour spacewalk
Times of India
Why is ISRO’s NVS-03 satellite launch crucial? | Explained
The mission could help restore the functioning of India’s regional satellite navigation system NavIC; its development began following the 1999 Kargil War, when the U.S reportedly clamped down on GPS data access
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Health
Medicine, public health and wellbeing across India.
Hindustan Times
Fish oil supplements for brain health: Study challenges common assumptions about memory benefits
Fish oil supplements are re-evaluated, as a study evaluated its effectiveness and what it means for neurodegenerative diseases.
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De-notification of MSMER-2023 removes overlapping procedures, but will it safeguard standards of medical education?
Under MSMER-2023, there was a defined escalation path; now, action depends on MARB assessments being initiated, completed and acted upon within a reasonable timeframe
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Hindustan Times
Cancer in young adults: Oncologist explains 9 early warning signs and common myths
Cancer can affect young adults too, but its early signs are often overlooked. Oncologist explains symptoms, risk factors and importance of timely diagnosis.
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The Hindu
Nutritional deficiencies, alcohol intake linked to venous stroke in Karnataka: NIMHANS study
The researchers found that CVT patients were more likely to have diets deficient in protein and folate. Elevated homocysteine levels, anaemia and alcohol consumption were also common among those diagnosed with the condition
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Gene therapy offers to beat hepatitis B virus by muting its DNA
An experimental therapy called CRMA-1001 is a remarkable development because, instead of targeting the virus directly, it silences the viral DNA; this is promising because current treatments rarely eliminate the DNA, which allows the virus to rebound
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Hindustan Times
Doctor explains increased risk of stroke on winter mornings, shares steps to take to stay safe
Winter mornings can raise blood pressure and put additional strain on the cardiovascular system, Dr Deep Das shares, along with precautionary measures.
Hindustan Times
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Times of India
Arshdeep Singh scripts history, becomes first Indian to 150 T20I wickets
Arshdeep Singh has made history as the first Indian bowler to reach 150 T20I wickets, accomplishing this remarkable feat during the fourth T20I match against New Zealand in Auckland. He achieved this milestone in just 103 matches across a span of over 1,577 da
Times of India
Read more Mominul replaced by Jaker Ali after suffering head injury
Mominul Haque picked up the injury while attempting a catch at short leg in West Indies' first innings of the Dhaka Test
ESPNcricinfo
Bangladesh lose top order to Chase after taking slender lead
Bangladesh took a 27-run first-innings lead but went to tea on 34 for 4 in their second innings, ahead by just 61 runs
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India vs New Zealand LIVE Score, 4th T20I: Michael Bracewell, Glenn Phillips Hit 5th Gear, 220+ Total In Sight vs India
India vs New Zealand 4th T20I LIVE Score Today: Mayank Yadav gave India their fourth wicket of the day against New Zealand as he dismissed Bevon Jacobs for 7.
NDTV Sports
Brook called 'tactical captain' after England's flop show in tri-series
England lost their first three matches of the tournament before ending their campaign with a 55-run win over Sri Lanka in Lahore on Thursday.
Times of India
Pakistan Beat India In Hong Kong Sixes Despite Shashank Singh's 11-Ball 40
Sent in to bat, India managed 88 for five in six overs, riding on an explosive 11-ball 40 from Shashank Singh. In reply, Pakistan chased down the target, scoring 92 for two in just 3.5 overs.
NDTV Sports
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Times of India
Ramayana November 5 Release: Namit recalls losing 90% wealth
Ramayana producer Namit Malhotra revealed he lost 90% of his wealth in 2008 after moving to the US. Now worth Rs 16,000 crore, he hosted a special screening in Los Angeles, calling it his “Oscar moment.” The Nitesh Tiwari-directed film releases November 5.
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Hindustan Times
Varalaxmi Sarathkumar's husband Nicholai Sachdev drew her a moon so she could break Karwa Chauth fast in cloudy Hyderabad
Actor Varalaxmi Sarathkumar shared a video of how her Karwa Chauth went with husband Nicholai Sachdev. Take a look.
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Times of India
Eetha trailer: Shraddha brings Vithabai’s Lavani legacy alive
Shraddha Kapoor returns to theatres with Eetha, a biopic on Marathi Tamasha and Lavani legend Vithabai Narayangaonkar. The trailer shows her shedding her Stree image for an emotional, dance-filled role. Directed by Laxman Utekar and also starring Randeep Hooda
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Hindustan Times
Pyre review: Vinod Kapri's old-world tale of love and loneliness is heartbreaking
Written and directed by Vinod Kapri, Pyre deals with themes like companionship, loneliness, and ageing.
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Hindustan Times
Anil Kapoor reveals he shot Tezaab in Mannat before Shah Rukh Khan bought it, recalls SRK's days living in a flat
Anil Kapoor recalled the time when Mannat, the sea-facing bungalow now owned by Shah Rukh Khan, was used for film shoots.
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Diljit Dosanjh teams up with Reggaeton legend Daddy Yankee for Pokito, a Punjabi-Latin music crossover
The music video, directed by Stillz, adds to the cross-cultural appeal with visuals that reflect both artists' musical identities.
Hindustan Times
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Anil Kapoor reveals he shot Tezaab in Mannat before Shah Rukh Khan bought it, recalls SRK's days living in a flat
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