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The Supreme Court transferred the probe into the 2021 murder of Telangana lawyer couple Gattu Vaman Rao and P V Nagamani to the CBI, citing the need for further investigation. The couple was killed after raising police harassment and custodial death allegations

Doda district in Jammu and Kashmir hosted a record 1,508-metre Tiranga Rally led by students and officials, marking Independence Day celebrations. The patriotic event featured cultural performances, nationwide participation, and handmade rakhis sent to soldiers under the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign

INDIA bloc MPs staged their 15th day of protest in Parliament against the Election Commission’s voter roll revision in Bihar, alleging fraud and “silent invisible rigging.” Wearing “124-year-old voter” T-shirts, they demanded the Special Intensive Revision be scrapped before elections

Forest officials in South Tripura rescued ten endangered monitor lizards and arrested a 21-year-old for alleged wildlife trafficking near Trishna Wildlife Sanctuary. The reptiles, seized during a routine check, were released after veterinary examination; authorities launched an investigation into the trafficking network

Pulivendula ZPTC bypolls began amid chaos as police detained YSRCP MP YS Avinash Reddy and placed YSRCP, TDP leaders under house arrest. YSRCP alleged booth-capturing, police bias, and violence, while both parties criticised the State Election Commission’s handling of events.

Highway Infrastructure Ltd debuted on BSE and NSE with over 64% premium to its IPO price of Rs 70, valuing the firm at Rs 881 crore. The Rs 130-crore IPO, oversubscribed 300.61 times, funds tollway, EPC, and real estate operations

A cargo flight from Kuala Lumpur landed safely in Chennai on Tuesday after a fire broke out in its fourth engine during landing. Fire tenders doused the blaze immediately, and no injuries were reported. Authorities are probing the cause.

A prankster in Bihar’s Rohtas district applied for a residence certificate using the name ‘Cat Kumar’ with a cat photo and fake parental names. Police have filed an FIR and are tracing the culprit for misusing government services.

Five robbers stole nearly 15 kg of gold worth over Rs 14 crore and Rs 5 lakh cash from ESAF Small Finance Bank’s Jabalpur branch in just 18 minutes. Police have launched a manhunt for the suspects.

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Executive delays undermine democratic processes, a concern at the heart of India’s ongoing constitutional debate

Trump asserted that oil tariffs on India would harm Russia, making Putin more likely to seek an end to the Ukraine war. He also discussed his upcoming meeting with Putin and trade deals

TDP MPs met PM Modi and HM Shah to discuss Andhra Pradesh’s development. They presented reports on Central schemes and requested the fast approval of FCRA for the Rural Development Trust in Anantapur

Instead of encouraging critical thinking and genuine historical analysis, the present attempt seeks to rewrite history, turning textbooks as tools for promoting a specific ideology

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said over 4.14 lakh devotees visited the Amarnath shrine this year and praised security forces, officials, and volunteers for ensuring a safe and smooth pilgrimage experience

Vincent Keymer stayed atop the Chennai Grandmasters table with a draw against Vidit. Arjun Erigaisi followed closely, while Abhimanyu Puranik extended his lead in the Challengers section with another win

Five-year-old Siya from Davangere has entered the India and Asia Book of Records for identifying 74 medicines and cosmetics in just 3.5 minutes, showcasing exceptional memory and observational skills

Rahul Gandhi accused the Election Commission of ignoring large-scale voter roll manipulation, warning the issue will “explode” nationwide. Leading a protest march, he demanded a clean, transparent voter list, claiming irregularities in Karnataka reflected a broader national problem

PDP president Mehbooba Mufti criticized the Centre's decision to nominate five members to the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly after elections, calling it a blatant subversion of democratic principles and urging the elected government to challenge this undemocratic move

Bengaluru Tech Summit 2025, Asia’s largest tech show, will run from November 18–20 at BIEC. With 1,200+ exhibitors, 100,000+ attendees, and a “Futurise” theme, it will showcase global innovation across AI, DeepTech, Biotech, SpaceTech, and more

IT Roorkee scientists have developed a novel molecule that restores the effectiveness of Meropenem against deadly drug-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae. Published in the Journal of Medicinal Chemistry, the breakthrough offers renewed hope in tackling the global antibiotic resistance crisis

Cooperation Minister KN Rajanna resigned from the Karnataka cabinet after weeks of controversy over remarks on leadership change and Rahul Gandhi’s poll rigging claims. The move follows his removal as Hassan district in-charge and apparent pressure from the Congress high command

The Lok Sabha on Monday passed the Income-tax (No. 2) Bill, 2025, and the Taxation Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2025, without debate amid Opposition protests over electoral roll revisions in Bihar. Both bills were cleared by voice vote before adjournment