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The SIT probing the disappearance of gold from Kerala’s Sabarimala temple arrested former executive officer Sudheesh Kumar for allegedly falsifying records to conceal that the Dwarapalaka idols were gold-plated. He is the third arrest in the 2019 temple gold theft case.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah extended wishes to the people of Kerala on Kerala Piravi, celebrating the state’s formation in 1956. Modi lauded Kerala’s centuries-old heritage and global achievements, calling it a symbol of India’s cultural grandeur.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh met his Vietnamese and Malaysian counterparts in Kuala Lumpur to strengthen defence ties and attended ASEAN defence meetings. He also signed a 10-year ‘Framework for the US-India Major Defence Partnership’ with US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said Singapore authorities have shared singer Zubeen Garg’s post-mortem and toxicology reports with the SIT probing his death. Seven people are in custody, and the chargesheet is expected by December 17.

UNESCO has named Lucknow a Creative City of Gastronomy, recognising its rich culinary traditions from Awadhi cuisine to street delicacies. The designation, announced on World Cities Day, celebrates the city’s contribution to cultural diversity and sustainable urban development.

At the UN, India accused Pakistan of “grave” human rights violations in illegally occupied Kashmir, citing civilian killings by its forces. India’s representative Bhavika Mangalanandan dismissed Pakistan’s “hypocrisy,” reaffirming Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh as integral parts of India.

Samik became the first goalkeeper in the club’s history to score from open play in a competitive fixture

Dabang Delhi became the first home team since U Mumba in Season 2 to lift the trophy twice

The tournament, commencing on November 1, will feature 206 players from 82 countries vying for the coveted title and three Candidates 2026 spots

Adopting lethal injection in India would create deep ethical and practical conflicts for doctors, erode public trust in medicine, and risk inhuman suffering

India and the US signed a 10-year defence framework pact aimed at strengthening bilateral strategic cooperation. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh called it a “signal” of growing convergence

Outdated laws, high logistics costs, and dependence on foreign vessels continue to limit the country’s global competitiveness

The Supreme Court declined to exempt State and UT chief secretaries from appearing physically on November 3 in the stray dogs case, expressing anger over non-compliance with its earlier order and saying there was “no respect” for the court

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said the RSS should be banned, blaming it and the BJP for most law and order problems. He accused PM Modi of disrespecting Sardar Patel’s legacy by allowing government employees to associate with the Sangh

At the Rashtriya Ekta Diwas event in Gujarat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Jawaharlal Nehru prevented Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel from fully integrating Jammu and Kashmir into India, calling it a “historic mistake” that led to decades of conflict and bloodshed in the region

Activist Umar Khalid told the Supreme Court there is no evidence linking him to the 2020 Delhi riots, denying conspiracy charges under UAPA. His counsel argued for bail on parity grounds as the hearing, also involving others, remains inconclusive

AAP MP Swati Maliwal has accused Arvind Kejriwal of getting a “Sheesh Mahal” built in Punjab, even grander than the Delhi residence controversy. She alleged misuse of Punjab’s state machinery, including government aircraft, for Kejriwal’s travel and comfort

In an emotional pre-dawn celebration, Assam witnessed packed theatres for Roi Roi Binale, Zubeen Garg’s final film. The late music icon’s 19-year-old dream project became a symbol of love and farewell as fans celebrated his legacy across the State

The Supreme Court heard bail pleas of student activists Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam, and Gulfisha Fatima in the alleged Delhi riots conspiracy case. Senior advocates argued that the prosecution delayed the trial, with the next hearing scheduled for November 3

Central GST officials in Delhi have busted a Rs 31.95 crore fake Input Tax Credit fraud involving a company that claimed credit using fake invoices. The firm’s director was arrested, and investigations revealed links to multiple fictitious firms

Netflix’s documentary special Dining with the Kapoors, premiering November 21, reunites the Kapoor family to celebrate 100 years of Raj Kapoor. Directed by Smriti Mundhra and created by Armaan Jain, it offers an intimate, unfiltered glimpse into family stories, traditions, and laughter

Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has signed a strategic pact with US-based General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) to manufacture Medium Altitude Long Endurance unmanned aircraft systems in India, boosting defence self-reliance and strengthening Indo-US aerospace collaboration under the Ministry of Defence’s MALE RPAS programme

SpaceX-owned Starlink has started hiring in India ahead of its planned satellite broadband launch by 2025-end. The company is recruiting for key finance and accounting roles in Bengaluru while setting up ground infrastructure and awaiting spectrum allocation approvals.

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