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Uttarakhand approves 3% DA hike for state employees to 63%
Uttarakhand government has approved a 3% dearness allowance increase, raising it to 63% of basic pay for state employees and pensioners, effective from July 2026.
Punjab Police bring back Gurwinder Singh 'Afridi' from Ethiopia
Punjab Police successfully extradited gangster Gurwinder Singh alias Afridi from Ethiopia after a 10-month international manhunt involving multiple countries.
Indian banks close 6 days Nov 9-15 online banking available
SBI, HDFC, and ICICI branches will be closed on six days between November 9-15 across various regions, as per the Reserve Bank of India's official holiday calendar.
IMD warns of heavy rain across Tamil Nadu and Kerala
The India Meteorological Department has issued alerts for heavy rainfall in Tamil Nadu and Kerala, while predicting snowfall in Kashmir due to an approaching Western Disturbance.
Kerala measles outbreak hits vaccinated children and infants, experts rethink
Keralam faces measles outbreaks across districts, affecting all age groups, prompting experts to reassess the disease's changing epidemiology and vaccination strategies.
Five Assam elephants moved to Tamil Nadu temples raise concerns
The rapid relocation of five elephants from Assam to Tamil Nadu temples highlights significant concerns about the integrity and loopholes in the animal transfer process.
Basanti Adivasis burn priests' effigies, accuse church leaders of conversion
On November 5, 2026, locals in Basanti, West Bengal, burned effigies of Christian priests amid tensions following the vandalism of a newly constructed church.
Kolkata's SRFTI suspends classes until December 11 after RSS-linked clash
The Satyajit Ray Film & Television Institute has faced a 42-day protest, leading to class suspensions until December 11, amid demands for justice and accountability from students.
Devidas Takle killed by tiger in Beed, 4th Ashti attack
A farmer in Maharashtra's Beed district was mauled to death by a tiger while collecting fodder, amid a severe drought forcing farmers into forest areas for livestock feed.
Sanmati Majhi allegedly attacked magistrate, prosecutor and guard in Jharigam
A woman, Sanmati Majhi, allegedly attacked a magistrate, prosecutor, and security guard with an iron rod inside the Jharigam JMFC court in Odisha's Nabarangpur district.
Nalipur blaze in Jajpur Odisha kills 4, including 2 children
A devastating fire in Nalipur village, Jajpur, claimed the lives of four family members, including two children, on Saturday night. The cause of the blaze remains unknown.
Tamil Nadu faces severe water crunch, reservoirs 1 3rd full
Tamil Nadu's major reservoirs are at one-third capacity, and rice production may suffer unless the Northeast monsoon delivers sufficient rainfall in November.
Greater Chennai Corporation fixes 1,531 of 13,227 potholes after rains
Heavy rainfall has led to the formation of potholes at 13,227 locations across Chennai, affecting 2,766 interior roads and 187 bus route roads.
Hooghly minor accused of throwing newborn from nursing home window
A 16-year-old girl in West Bengal allegedly gave birth in a nursing home toilet and threw the newborn out of the window, resulting in the baby's death.
Delhi air quality worsens before Diwali 2026 despite restrictions
The week following Diwali in Delhi sees a significant spike in pollution due to compounded emissions from firecrackers, stubble burning, and stagnant weather conditions.
Dhanteras tragedy: Ex-Tech Mahindra executive shot dead over parking row
A former regional business head of Tech Mahindra's Asia-Pacific region was shot dead in Faridabad, Haryana, on the night of Dhanteras, Friday, November 6.
No excessive ethanol blending in Karnataka, says petroleum ministry
The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG) has rejected allegations of excessive ethanol blending in petrol at select retail outlets in Karnataka.
Ghaziabad police outpost blast: 'Ghazi 2' account claims responsibility
A blast occurred at the Vasundhara police outpost in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, on Friday night. The explosion damaged two glass panes, and a delivery boy was injured.
Lawrence Bishnoi's international associate detained in US
Harry Boxer, an alleged associate of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, has been detained by United States authorities.
Delhi's air quality remains 'very poor'
Delhi's air quality remained hazardous on Saturday, with the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) at 364 at 8:00am.
US man found dead in Hyderabad hotel room
A 41-year-old United States national was found dead under suspicious circumstances at the Marriott Executive Apartments in SLN Terminus, Gachibowli, Hyderabad.
SC clarifies creamy layer status
The Supreme Court has clarified its earlier ruling on the creamy layer status of Other Backward Class (OBC) candidates.
ECI gives left-out voters in 7 states another chance
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has given electors from seven states who were marked as Absent, Shifted, Dead and Duplicate (ASDD) and whose names were excluded from the draft electoral rolls during the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) another opportunity to get their names included in the final rolls.
GRAP-III invoked in Delhi-NCR as air quality worsens
The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has implemented Stage III of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) in Delhi-NCR as a precautionary measure after air quality continued to worsen ahead of Diwali.
Somnath Temple: Supreme Court refuses to lift non-vegetarian food ban
The Supreme Court has refused to lift a ban on non-vegetarian eateries near the Somnath Temple in Gujarat.
Moving Karmabhoomi Express train catches fire in Punjab
A fire broke out in four coaches of the Karmabhoomi Express near Sarai Banjara railway station in Punjab on Friday.
Vehicular emission pollution's major reason, Diwali gift culture contributes: SC
The Supreme Court on Friday flagged vehicular emissions as a major contributor to air pollution in the Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR), adding that the culture of exchanging Diwali gifts is also a contributor to it.
SC refuses to suspend Tehelka ex-editor Tarun Tejpal's jail sentence
The Supreme Court has refused to suspend the 10-year jail sentence of former Tehelka editor-in-chief Tarun Tejpal.
Explosion at Assam's Oil India facility; 1 dead, 6 wounded
At least six workers were injured and one killed after a fire and explosion at the Intermediate Tank Farm of Oil India Limited (OIL) in Tengakhat, Dibrugarh district, Assam, on Friday.
Kerala Mini Cooper crash: 3 accused granted bail
The Kerala High Court has granted bail to three accused in the high-profile Mini Cooper crash case near Kochi, which left three young people dead last month.
India relaxes visa, passport rules for Pakistani, Afghan minorities
India has relaxed its passport and visa requirements for certain categories of foreign nationals residing in the country.
'Hope you're enjoying Delhi's weather': CJI quips at pollution hearing
The Supreme Court on Friday began hearing the suo motu case concerning air pollution in the National Capital Region (NCR).
Dhirendra Shastri faces complaint by SP over remarks on deities
Members of the Samajwadi Party (SP) have lodged a complaint against spiritual leader Dhirendra Krishna Shastri with Meerut Senior Superintendent of Police BBGTS Murthy.
Studying in India? Keep these important documents ready
Studying in India can be an exciting experience, but it also requires a lot of paperwork.
IAF officially hands over Race Course sports complex to Centre
The Indian Air Force (IAF) has officially handed over the 39.5-acre Race Course sports complex to the Land and Development Office (L&DO).
Jharkhand High Court quashes cancellation of JSSC CGL exam
The Jharkhand High Court has quashed the state government's decision to cancel the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level (JSSC CGL) examination.
Bengaluru cabbie kills wife, 6 in-laws; dumps bodies at spots
In a shocking incident, a 45-year-old cab driver from Bengaluru has been arrested for allegedly murdering his wife and six of his in-laws.
From ₹4 to ₹8L: UP doubles farmers' disaster relief compensation
The Uttar Pradesh government has increased its disaster relief compensation, with the new measures expected to benefit over one million farmers.
Delhi-NCR's AQI soars past 500, smog blankets region
Delhi and its neighboring regions are grappling with severe air pollution, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) soaring past 500.
18-wheeler truck mows down 7, including 3 children in Jharkhand
Seven people, including three children, were killed after an 18-wheel truck ran over them while negotiating a sharp bend in the darkness in Jharkhand's Khunti district, police said on Friday.
Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam move Supreme Court seeking bail
Former Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) scholar Umar Khalid and student activist Sharjeel Imam have approached the Supreme Court seeking bail in the 2020 Delhi riots conspiracy case.
How to re-issue your marriage certificate: A guide
Reissuing a marriage certificate can be an easy task if you know the process well.
ECI restores oversight over IT Director General after internal row
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has restored oversight over its Director General (IT), Seema Khanna, in a new work allocation order, The Indian Express reported.
Submit report on police-excesses during CJP protests in month: SC
The Supreme Court has directed the High-Powered Enquiry Committee (HPEC), which is investigating the violence during Cockroach Janata Party (CJP)-led student protests at Jantar Mantar in July, to submit its first fact-finding report within a month.
Special Summary Revision of electoral rolls announced in 6 states
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced a Special Summary Revision (SSR) of electoral rolls in six states and union territories.
Restore 5 Goa voter names deleted: Bombay HC orders ECI
The Bombay High Court has ordered the Election Commission of India (ECI) to restore the names of five members of a family who were removed from the final voter list during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in Goa.
Mooting committee to re-examine UGC's equity rules: Centre tells SC
The central government is considering setting up a committee to review the University Grants Commission's (UGC) new regulations aimed at preventing caste discrimination in educational institutions.
CJP receiving funds from US-based donors, Pakistani politicians: Union minister
Union Minister Jitendra Singh has accused the satirical group Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) of receiving illegal funds from foreign non-profits and anti-India elements.
24-hour court presentation window for accused starts from detention: SC
The Supreme Court has ruled that the 24-hour constitutional deadline for producing an arrested person before a magistrate starts from the time of their detention, not formal arrest.
2 killed after 3-story building collapses in Delhi's Chawri Bazaar
Two people were killed while six are still feared trapped after a three-story under-construction building collapsed in Old Delhi's Chawri Bazaar on Thursday morning.
ECI completely de-links Form 6 from SIR declaration
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has taken the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) declaration out of the online version of the statutory voter enrollment form, Form 6, on its ECINet portal.
Delhi Police inspector transferred over headquarters protest transferred again
The Delhi Police Commissioner has ordered the transfer of Inspector Arun Kumar to the Intelligence Fusion and Strategic Operations (IFSO) Branch, his second transfer in two days.
CJP's legal head in trouble over X posts against judge
The Delhi government's Additional Standing Counsel (Criminal), Amol Sinha, has given his consent to initiate criminal contempt proceedings against Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) legal head Ratna Singh.
Laws penalizing those having 2+ children have become irrelevant: SC
The Supreme Court on Wednesday observed that laws penalizing families for having more than two children have become outdated, noting that fears of overpopulation are no longer valid as India's fertility rate has dropped from 3 to 1.9 in the past few decades.
SC issues Centre, ECI notice over blanket immunity for CEC
The Supreme Court has sought a response from the central government and the Election Commission of India (ECI) on a petition challenging a provision that gives blanket immunity to the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and Election Commissioners (ECs).
Agniveers get 2-year service extension
Chief of Defence Staff General NS Raja Subramani has announced a two-year extension for Agniveers.