US House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries has thrown his full support behind a legislative push to impeach Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, accusing him of severe misconduct and responsibility for the ongoing war against Iran, as newly empowered opposition lawmakers prepare to intensify congressional oversight of the administration led by US President Donald Trump.
Experience Diwali in places that ring in the festival in a strikingly special manner.
Amid swirling rumours of a potential merger between the two Nationalist Congress Party factions, senior leaders are clarifying recent meetings, primarily citing health visits, while political observers debate the future of Maharashtra's political landscape.
'In Uttar Pradesh, the Congress is a minor player. The Samajwadi Party is the number two party.' 'Every time there are some good tidings for the Congress, it oversells itself. They need to be prudent about the number of seats they claim and be able to convert them to victory.'
Social media platform X has informed the Delhi High Court that an imposter attempted to have the accounts of Internet Freedom Foundation and Software Freedom Law Centre, India, taken down by sending fake requests purportedly from the Delhi Police. X stated it did not act on these requests and has filed a complaint with the police to identify the imposter.
Indore police have registered 7,000 cyber fraud complaints this year, with victims losing Rs 50 crore. Authorities managed to recover approximately Rs 7 crore and blocked hundreds of fake social media accounts. Cybercriminals are employing various tactics, including digital arrest, APK file scams, and AI-powered impersonations.
Sonia Gandhi has broken her silence on the censorship controversy surrounding her memoir, Belonging: A Journey of Love.
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini met double Olympic medallist and World Champion javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra in Chandigarh, extending Diwali greetings and expressing confidence in his continued success. Chopra, currently recovering from an ankle ligament injury, provided an update on his improved condition and plans to resume training soon.
A Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) student was severely injured, losing vision in one eye, after allegedly being attacked with a meat cleaver by a fellow student. The incident, which occurred in the Barak Hostel, was reportedly over the victim's friendship with a woman student. Police have registered an FIR for attempted murder, and the university has rusticated four students pending an inquiry.
Uttar Pradesh Police has initiated the process to add Section 198 of the BNS to an FIR against two electoral registration officers and a computer operator in Pilibhit. This action follows alleged irregularities in the voter list of the Pilibhit Sadar Assembly constituency, where an inquiry revealed missing application forms and identical EPIC numbers for different voters. The Election Commission had earlier suspended the officers and directed the addition of the BNS section.
Mohammed Shami's Test retirement has brought into focus an uncomfortable question for Indian cricket: Did Ajit Agarkar's preference for building a younger pace attack and Head Coach Gautam Gambhir's team-building approach leave the veteran fast bowler with no realistic route back into the side?
Residents of Sammoo village in Himachal Pradesh have not celebrated Diwali for over 100 years due to a belief in a curse. Villagers fear misfortune, including fires, disasters, and deaths, if they attempt to observe the festival, a tradition stemming from a woman's 'sati' and subsequent curse.
Pakistan is currently deliberating its participation in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation's Civilisational Dialogue Forum, scheduled to be held in India later this month. The invitation from India is significant given the historically strained bilateral relations, particularly after recent military confrontations and India's consistent concerns about cross-border terrorism.
Actress Athulya Chandra and two others were arrested in Kochi on Thursday for allegedly assaulting a doctor. The doctor claims he was lured to a flat under false pretences, accused of drugging and raping an aunt of one of the accused, and then beaten and robbed of valuables worth Rs 3.25 lakh. Police have registered an FIR and launched an investigation.
Donald Trump has announced that Stephen Miller will take over as White House Chief of Staff from November 9, 2026, replacing Susie Wiles, who will move to Trump's political operation. Trump praised both Miller and Wiles, indicating a desire for strategic changes within his administration.
Kane Williamson revealed that a heartfelt conversation with Virat Kohli a day before retiring helped him find clarity, reassess his motivation and walk away after 16 years.
Leaders of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka, and Ajinkya Shinde, were questioned by the Delhi Police Crime Branch for four hours on Thursday. The questioning pertained to two FIRs filed against them concerning their protest at Jantar Mantar on October 13, where they allegedly trespassed and violated protest site restrictions.
Star all-rounder Hardik Pandya is set to move to Punjab Kings in exchange for pacer Arshdeep Singh, with both Mumbai Indians and Punjab Kings agreeing to the trade ahead of the IPL auction. The deal, which requires BCCI ratification, sees Hardik return to a new franchise as a player under Shreyas Iyer's captaincy, while Arshdeep joins Mumbai Indians. This marks the end of Hardik's second stint with Mumbai Indians, where his captaincy tenure did not yield desired results.
India's Vaishnavi Adkar and Rutuja Bhosale finished as runners-up in the WTA 250 Chennai Open women's doubles final, losing to the Swiss combination of Simona Waltert and Naima Karamoko. Despite the loss, their achievement marks a significant milestone for Indian women's tennis, being the first all-Indian pair to reach a WTA Tour-level doubles final. The singles final was postponed to Monday due to rain and Diwali fireworks.
Indigenous communities fear that a large reservoir could submerge ancestral land and settlements, disrupt traditional livelihoods and damage forests, wildlife habitats and river ecosystems in a seismically active Himalayan region.
'Since there is no fence, the border is based on perception. China conducts its patrols along their perception line. India patrols along its perception line.'
A thick layer of smog enveloped parts of North India, including Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, and Western Uttar Pradesh, a day after Diwali celebrations. Air Quality Index (AQI) levels soared to 'very poor' and 'severe' categories, with Delhi recording its most polluted Diwali in five years. Residents reported severe health issues, prompting calls for urgent government intervention.
Nvidia's board has initiated an independent investigation into reports that CEO Jensen Huang was targeted by a Chinese intelligence operation involving a businesswoman with whom he allegedly had a romantic relationship. This comes as former US President Donald Trump defended Huang as an "honourable guy" and China dismissed the allegations as a smear campaign.
The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has suspended the licences of 105 food business outlets, including quick-commerce platforms Blinkit and Zepto, and ordered seven establishments to shut down. This action followed a special inspection drive ahead of Diwali, revealing multiple violations such as unhygienic conditions and improper food handling.
On Tuesday and Wednesday, normal life was affected with closures of markets, educational institutions and business establishments in five valley districts of Manipur due to a statewide 48-hour strike called by a civil society group to protest against the killing of three Meiteis by suspected militants.
Teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has been appointed captain of Bihar's senior team for the initial two matches of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, starting November 14. Suraj Kashyap will serve as vice-captain. Sooryavanshi, known for his IPL and India T20I performances, will lead Bihar in Group B, with their first match against Saurashtra in Indore.
'In 2013-2014, Modi was asking for regime change. In fact, the words he used were, they should be pulled out and thrown away; ughadke phekna hai. That is part of democracy.'
Israeli President Isaac Herzog has tasked opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot with forming the country's next government, marking a significant political setback for incumbent Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Eisenkot secured recommendations from 67 lawmakers, while Netanyahu received 46, highlighting a shift in parliamentary support.
The Election Commission has provided a fresh opportunity for voters in seven states marked as Absent, Shifted, Dead, or Duplicate (ASDD) to be included in the final electoral rolls. This decision comes amidst allegations of disenfranchisement and aims to facilitate the inclusion of electors whose enumeration forms were not returned during the Special Intensive Revision exercise.
Indian tennis icons Sania Mirza and Mahesh Bhupathi have been elected to the All India Tennis Association (AITA) General Body as sportspersons of outstanding merit, marking a significant step towards greater athlete representation in the national federation's administration.
Atul Wassan questioned age bias in Indian cricket, saying Mohammed Shami deserved a respectful Test farewell and could have served India for another couple of seasons despite injury setbacks.
Amitabh Bachchan upheld his cherished Sunday darshan tradition, greeting a massive crowd of fans outside his residence, amidst significantly heightened security following a recent bomb threat email.
Pakistan has indicated it would consider issuing a visa to Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann if he wishes to visit the country for the World Punjabi Conference in Lahore. While Mann has expressed interest, the decision also hinges on the Indian government's approval. The discussion also touched upon the Kartarpur Corridor, which remains closed, and Pakistan's broader efforts to facilitate religious pilgrims, including Sikhs and Hindus, to various sites.
'Airport redevelopment plans should not, in themselves, result in the withdrawal, denial or reallocation of historical slots.'
Sixty Madhya Pradesh Youth Congress leaders have been suspended for failing to attend a Rahul Gandhi rally in New Delhi on November 1. The decision has caused significant discontent within the state unit, with affected leaders claiming personal emergencies prevented their attendance and alleging the action was unilateral and undemocratic, providing ammunition for the BJP.
Glimpses of NSG commandos conducting a mock drill at the Mahakaleshwar temple in Ujjain on Thursday, October 22, 2026.
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat graced the Vijayadashami festival celebrations in Nagpur, performing 'shastra pujan' and taking a pledge alongside Bal and Shishu Swayamsevaks.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has warned that while armed Maoists have been largely eliminated, 'dimagi Naxals' (ideological supporters) continue to instigate people against the Constitution and democracy, having infiltrated various organisations and political parties.
Delhi Police are set to file a comprehensive chargesheet, over 500 pages long, within a week in the Astha Kunj Park gangrape case, relying on time-stamped CCTV footage, forensic evidence, witness statements, and a test identification parade to build a strong case against the three accused.
A BMW inspection of the Mini Cooper involved in a fatal accident near Kochi last month confirmed the car was travelling at 162 kmph five seconds before impact. The driver, Suhail, applied brakes one second prior, with the speed at 144 kmph. Police findings of overspeeding, based on CCTV, are now scientifically supported by the BMW crash data analysis.
