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White House warns Democrats against probes into Trump administration
Trump defends Iran war in Veterans Day address
House Republicans block bid to impeach Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump calls it ‘exoneration of a great American patriot’
Trump was told about Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s affair with ‘Chinese spy’ during May Beijing trip: Report
HT morning brief Nov 11: Pete Hegseth survives impeachment bid; vessel carrying 6 Indians hit in Persian Gulf
'I am not going to run': Nikki Haley rules out 2028 presidential bid
SC: Indians married here can't get divorced abroad
In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court declared that divorces executed overseas, based on grounds not acknowledged under Indian law, are invalid. This ruling implies that individuals who…
CM Naidu urges Singapore to focus on integrated model township in Andhra Pradesh
Tribal held in Vellore in connection with PMK functionary murder
Army jawan posted with President’s Bodyguard shot in U.P.; condition stable
Several coaches of Sairang-Kolkata Express train derails at Digaru in Assam
Politics
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Punjab polls: Congress begins campaign; BJP takes a dig
Punjab Congress president Pargat Singh and Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the State Assembly Partap Singh Bajwa launched the campaign at the party headquarters in Chandigarh
Karnataka Minister Eshwar Khandre asks officials to blacklist Larsen & Toubro for ‘delaying’ works
Confident of trade pact ahead of PM Modi's trip: Canada envoy
Delhi SIR: Why BJP BLAs’ voter deletion applications in Mustafabad focused on three neighbourhoods
Maharashtra CM Fadnavis defends UCC move, says NCP merger issue rests with Pawars
Sonia Gandhi’s memoir sparks BJP-Congress war of words over historical
Awaiting report on Waris Punjab de’s separatist link claims: Election Commission of India
Bihar Cabinet hikes 3% DA for employees, pensioners
What is the bar licence controversy in Keralam | Explained
Business & economy
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Canada Pension Aims to Double Hedge Fund Bets to $160 Billion
Canada’s largest pension is planning to roughly double the money it invests in hedge funds over the next five to seven years, a bullish signal from one of the industry’s most…
London Aluminum Market Faces Biggest Supply Squeeze in Decades
AQI capped at 500? CPCB explains why official monitors missed Delhi’s peak Diwali smog
Who is Babloo Kumar? 2009 IPS offcer and DIG who won the Satyendra K Dubey Memorial Award at IIT Kanpur’s foundation day
Lessons from a miserable month for hedge funds
‘De-risk, not decouple’: Bessent says US-China must cooperate on AI risks
Indian stocks poised for higher open on softer crude, robust foreign buying
SEC Enforcement Penalties Fall to 18-Year Low
Data centres, Meta Muse models and Google criticised for AI in education Search
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Mumbai Police responds after Vir Das flags firecrackers being burst outside Jogger’s Park despite ban in public spaces
Days after Diwali, actor-comedian Vir Das pointed out on X (formerly Twitter) that crackers were being burst near public spaces despite the rules.
‘Ramayana’ movie battle sequence triggers viral interest in Keralam’s Jatayu Earth Center
The spectacular depiction of Ravana-Jatayu war in Ramayana: Part 1 has sparked global interest, turning Chadayamangalam’s Jatayu Earth Center into a viral trending destination…
Salman Khan's next film director Vamshi Paidipally says he knows the stress and sacrifice actor went through for Maatrubhumi
The trailer of Apoorva Lakhia's upcoming film with Salman Khan, Maatrubhumi, was released late on Tuesday night. Vamshi Paidipally reacts.
Shaji Kumar's final video call was with Mohanlal
Cinematographer Shaji Kumar has passed away unexpectedly shortly after a video call with actor Mohanlal. He had been undergoing treatment for chest pain at a hospital in Ernakulam…
Stock market
Anthropic targets valuation of up to $1.4 trillion
Anthropic plans to raise up to $64 billion in its upcoming initial public offering, the artificial intelligence giant said in a filing Tuesday, in a listing that could value the…
Renu Desai shares cryptic note after Pawan Kalyan- separation
Renu Desai shared a message about empathy and compassion on social media addressing difficult times. She emphasized the need for understanding rather than criticism for those…
Trump says Iran war ‘effectively over’: How's it likely to impact Sensex, Nifty, gold and silver prices? Experts' views
US-Iran war: For Indian markets, any signs of de-escalation between the US and Iran could be positive, particularly if they lead to a sustained decline in crude oil prices.
Top stocks to watch today: Cochin Shipyard, MRF, Tata Power shares in focus on Wednesday, 11 November | Full list
Top stocks to watch today: Cochin Shipyard, MRF, Kalyan Jewellers, Tata Power, Hindustan Copper, BHEL, Bajaj Finance are among the shares in focus on Wednesday.
Crime & safety
7 arrested over irregularities in NIOS exam in Assam's Tinsukia
Seven people, including a school principal, have been arrested in Assam’s Tinsukia district for allegedly facilitating cheating in National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS)…
Police probe suspected hazing after Ohio State University students suffer burns
According to the Columbus Police report, the victims were both students who were treated for “moderate” second- and third-degree burns.
Van Dyke threatens to ‘reveal shocking details’ of his arrest, incarceration in India, blames Russia
MEA declines comment, says courts still hearing case; Mr. Van Dyke was arrested in March along with six Ukrainians, who crossed from Myanmar to Mizoram after allegedly training…
CM Hemant Soren orders CBI probe into Jharkhand tribal activist’s death; SHO suspended
The NCST also directed state officials to investigate and submit a report within seven days, while police have filed an FIR against two people.
Elections
The $26 Million Cyberheist Rocking a Small New Jersey Town
In historic Cranbury, residents are confronting local leaders over missing money that wasn’t disclosed until after the election.
Is right-wing populism set to retreat?
Does the Republicans’ historic defeat in the midterm elections in the United States signal a waning of right-wing populism? Does the right’s emphasis on immigration and foreigners…
PT Usha takes IOA election battle to IOC, seeks probe into alleged violations
Usha, president of the Indian Olympic Association, has raised serious concerns over the SOM elections, demanding an independent inquiry from IOC president Kirsty Coventry due to…
Over 74 lakh voters missing from Tamil Nadu electoral rolls, says citizens’ collective
The collective has announced a rally on Anna Salai on November 26, as part of a nationwide day of action against the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls
AI & gadgets
Google Expands Eighth-Generation TPU Portfolio With 8tx and 8i Max Chips for Secure AI Inference, High Compute Density
Google has introduced two new Tensor Processing Unit (TPU) systems as part of the eighth-generation lineup, the tech giant announced on Tuesday. The TPU 8tx is designed and…
U.S. and China should stay clear-eyed on AI cooperation and competition, says Scott Bessent
Bessent, who will travel to China next week for U.S. President Donald Trump’s third meeting this year with Chinese President Xi Jinping, said that he wanted to “build a…
US midterms have opened the door to global climate cooperation
Navtej SarnaOn the landscape of our discontent, several craters pose immediate challenges: Conflicts without end, struggling multilateral institutions, trade handcuffed by…
Nvidia-backed Nscale considers delaying $35 billion IPO: Report
Nvidia-backed AI cloud firm Nscale considers delaying $35 billion listing, the Telegraph reports.
Defence & security
Eleven Democrats, seven Republicans did not vote in motion to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth
Eleven Democrats did not vote to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth as Kentucky Republican Thomas Massie's effort was defeated in the House.
Top security officials to meet for two-day NIA conference; Bangladesh-based terror groups, gangster networks in focus
Union home minister Amit Shah is expected to attend the conference and issue important directions to the NIA and the ATSs of all the states and UTs.
Engaged with Russia, Ukraine over food corridor: MEA
India has exchanged ideas with Russia and Ukraine on opening “food corridors” to facilitate grain exports from Black Sea ports as part of a broader ceasefire proposal and is…
Crude cools off: Oil prices hold near $90 per barrel as US-Iran war tensions ease
Recent trends reveal that oil prices have settled around $90 per barrel, reflecting a decrease in tensions between the US and Iran. This cooling has alleviated concerns over…
Cricket
Jacob Bethell ruled out of England’s white-ball tour of Australia with knee injury
Bethell was named in England’s ODI and T20I squads for the Australia tour and was set to make his first competitive appearance since July 2026
Ravi Shastri names this CSK pacer as Team India's workhorse for NZ Tests
Anshul Kamboj has been highlighted by Ravi Shastri as a key player for India's upcoming Test series against New Zealand. Kamboj showed promise in ODIs despite a difficult Test…
Gill-Rahul out, Kishan-Gaikwad in? Rayudu, Karthik predict India's changes
With Shubman Gill and KL Rahul set to miss the final two games to prepare for the upcoming Test series, the spotlight now shifts to the batting combination Shreyas Iyer will field…
Pant undergoing two-day simulation, likely to leave for New Zealand on November 12
Pant is one of the few cricketers in this current set-up, who has the experience of playing Test cricket in New Zealand when the national team toured that nation in 2020
Courts & law
Thomas Markle sent back to jail after cutting off his ankle bracelet
U.S. Magistrate Judge Lindsay Griffin found that the father-in-law of Prince Harry had violated the terms of his pretrial release and ordered him returned to federal custody…
Explained | What did the Supreme Court clarify on the OBC creamy layer?
Can parental salary alone disqualify a candidate from claiming OBC reservation benefits? What role do the 1993 Office Memorandum and the 2004 clarification play in determining…
'Drishyam 3' day 40: Ajay Devgn's film maintains blockbuster verdict
Ajay Devgn's film 'Drishyam 3: The Conclusion' has grossed Rs 588.05 cr worldwide after 40 days in cinemas. In India, the net collection stands at Rs 379.87 cr, while the gross…
U.S. judge says Trump’s $10 billion BBC defamation case can proceed
U.S. District Judge Jeffrey Kuntz in Florida declined to throw out Mr. Trump’s defamation claim against the BBC, saying Mr. Trump had plausibly alleged that the broadcaster…
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Sunil Chhetri joins FIFA Player Impact Programme as first male participant
Manchester United reach ‘verbal agreement’ with Pochettino to replace Carrick
Rahmat Shah becomes first Afghan to break into top 10 of ICC Men's Test Player Rankings
Jannik Sinner targets December return after injury layoff, eyes Australian Open preparation
Disappointing end to Indian challenge on DP World Tour, but we live on hope
Sandpapergate row: Khawaja cancels media interviews after Cummins question
Linda Noskova bests Coco Gauff to reach WTA Finals semis, Americans battle for second spot
New Zealand announce squad for India Tests: Who is in, who is out?
Six Flags Settlement: Class-action deal over hidden ticket fees; who gets $8 and how
Entertainment
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Daveigh Chase’s cause of death revealed: Report cites AIDS complications
Barenboim orchestra spreads 'message of peace' in Berlin
Renu Desai says it's inhumane to kick someone already down in cryptic note, adds she ‘hasn’t gotten any Paytm to be kind and sensible’
Rohit Shetty warns fans against fake Facebook, X accounts after post on Gaurav Gupta's Bigg Boss 20 roast circulates online
Actor Stacy Keach dies at 85; Bourne Legacy star suffered heart failure
Ranveer Singh's grandfather passes away at 96
Jeeva Subramaniam says it was painful when she left home years ago due to her transgender identity, but Dorothy changed it all
Arun Govil says he was pressured to play Lakshman to Jeetendra's Ram in Lav Kush against his wishes, recalls film 'didn't even run for one day'
'Scene' BO: Joins Tamil films crossing Rs 100 cr worldwide in 3 days
Technology
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Andhra Pradesh Cabinet clears policy frameworks to attract investments in AI, electronics, renewable energy
Meta’s Muse Personal AI Agent Pricing for India Revealed Ahead of Debut: Report
Three workers killed during water tank maintenance at Tata iPhone parts factory in Tamil Nadu
Dyson Hot+Cool HF1 Fan, Dyson Cool Tower Fan Launched in India With Air Multiplier Technology: Price, Features
Australia to mandate AI breach reporting, create regulator after OpenAI breach
Regulator caps charges for internet-based links between telecom networks, pushes for phasing out of older port technology
₹85,000 Temple vs Apple Watch and Garmin: How does Deepinder Goyal’s wearable compare with popular fitness trackers?
Apple’s 20th Anniversary iPhone to Launch Next Year Without an Action Button, Tipster Claims
Air pollution getting worse? These 6 smart air purifiers offer bedroom coverage up to 450 sq ft
Health
Karnataka-registered doctors may be allowed to practise in Kasaragod: Keralam Health Minister
For the first time, Sonia confirms battle with cancer in memoirs
Children make up nearly half of Deepavali eye-injury cases at Hyderabad hospital
SC rejects bail plea of doctor accused of prescribing cough syrup linked to 26 child deaths
Maharashtra plans cochlear implant facility for patients with hearing impairment in all municipal hospitals
J&K’s health sector receives a shot in arm as Union Minister J.P. Nadda sets AIIMS deadline for March
Recruitment for more than 11,000 posts in Bihar’s health department to begin soon
Science
VS Hospitals introduces digital mammography system for breast cancer detection
Nvidia's clubby board faces a sticky 'honey pot' test
World leaders take stage at COP31 but big names missing
Parl panel drops NCR air pollution from agenda, Cong’s Maken raises objection
80% of Delhi's pollution Monday due to crackers
Strategic autonomy must guide India’s Starlink policy
Why is rural internet connectivity hard to expand? | Explained
Nvidia, CEO Huang sued over disclosures related to suspected Chinese spy
Education
DU college student suspended for 'luring' women to Ahmedabad concert; ABVP-NSUI spar
RRC NR Apprentice recruitment 2026: Registration begins today for 4,651 posts; check eligibility and how to apply
GATE 2027 application correction window opens at gate2027.iitm.ac.in: Check editable fields, direct link to make changes
CISCE Class 10 boards fromFebruary 15; Class 12 from February 9
FMGE October 2026 result declared at natboard.edu.in: Direct link to download here
‘Children are not a pilot programme’: Lucy Calkins on use of AI in schools
Stanford review finds AI can weaken learning when students rely on it to complete assignments
CSIR UGC NET December 2026 correction window opens at csirnet.nta.nic.in, check editable fields and deadline
World
'Anti-Indian hate has risen more than I've ever seen': Newly Elected Congressman Amish Shah
Our analysis of the leaked Russian death toll in Ukraine
Inside America’s first new submarine base abroad for 53 years
Hegseth Survives Impeachment Effort in House
At least three killed as vehicle strikes pedestrians in North Hollywood; visuals emerge from Los Angeles crash scene
Trump’s Plan to Import Russian Diesel Stalls on the High Seas
Dozens injured in South Korea after bus crashes into 32 vehicles
China’s Jensen Huang Caper
Lifestyle
Mckenna Grace channels another Katniss Everdeen look from Catching Fire for The Hunger Games Sunrise on the Reaping press tour
Winter lip care meets colour: 7 tinted lip balms to keep your lips soft and pretty
How to upgrade a plain kurta set for weddings: 5 statement dupattas that instantly transform your look
Hasina’s plan to return home will require a travel document: MEA
Managing blood sugar in the morning: Doctor shares what to eat, drink and do after breakfast
After Bangladesh rules out passport for Hasina, India says ‘travel document’ needed
Buddhist teachings explain how to develop a steady mind when life feels difficult
A spiritual teacher says inner growth matters as much as technological progress. Here's why
Explainer, 2 min read
How to check a viral WhatsApp forward before you share it
Seven quick checks — from reverse image search to reading the date — that catch most fake forwards in under five minutes.
Explainer, 2 min read
Lost money to an online fraud? What to do in the first hour
Speed matters. The order in which to call 1930, block your bank access and save the evidence.
Explainer, 2 min read
Repo rate explained: how an RBI decision reaches your home-loan EMI
The Monetary Policy Committee changes one number. Here is how it travels to your bank, your loan and your fixed deposit.
Explainer, 1 min read
How a Lok Sabha election works, from nomination to counting day
543 seats, one vote each, and a long chain of checks in between. A step-by-step guide.
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