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Ahead of Chhath Puja beginning on Saturday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged citizens to share devotional songs about the festival on X, promising to repost them. The four-day Sun God worship, marked by fasting and rituals, celebrates purity, gratitude, and harmony with nature

Advertising icon Piyush Pandey, Executive Chairman of Ogilvy India and creator of iconic campaigns like Fevicol, Cadbury, and “Abki Baar Modi Sarkar,” passed away at 70. A Padma Shri and CLIO Lifetime Achievement winner, he revolutionized Indian advertising with indigenous creativity

Astronomers at the Indian Institute of Astrophysics have discovered that radiation and jets from supermassive black holes suppress star formation in galaxies. Studying 538 active galactic nuclei using optical and radio data, the team confirmed black hole activity regulates galactic evolution and growth

Mumbai markets opened lower on Friday as Sensex fell 153 points and Nifty dropped 51 amid profit booking and FII outflows. Despite recent highs, Hindustan Unilever and Kotak Bank declined, while ICICI Bank and Tata Steel gained; Asian markets traded higher

Four thieves executed a daring daytime heist at Paris’s Louvre Museum, stealing nine priceless imperial jewels worth €88 million. Despite tight security, they escaped on motorbikes. Authorities suspect organised crime involvement, comparing the theft to the 2019 Dresden Green Vault robbery

The Special Investigation Team arrested former Travancore Devaswom Board officer B. Murari Babu in the Sabarimala missing gold case. Accused of forwarding proposals linked to gold removal, Babu will be produced before court as SIT seeks custody for interrogation

Music director Ilayaraaja informed the Madras High Court that two of his compositions were used in the Tamil film *Dude* without consent. The court asked him to file a separate plea and scheduled the main copyright case for November 19

Saudi Arabia appointed 90-year-old ultraconservative scholar Sheikh Saleh bin Fawzan al-Fawzan as the new grand mufti, replacing the late Sheikh Abdulaziz al-Sheikh. Known for controversial views on Shiites and social issues, his appointment reflects ongoing religious influence despite recent social reforms

President Droupadi Murmu’s helicopter wheels got stuck in soft concrete at a newly built helipad in Pathanamthitta. The last-minute change from Nilackal to Pramadam due to weather caused the issue. She continued her Sabarimala journey by road

Saudi Arabia has abolished its decades-old Kafala system, granting migrant workers the freedom to change jobs, travel without sponsor consent, and access legal protections. The move, part of Vision 2030, aims to improve labour rights and global perception

A senior Bangladeshi adviser disclosed recruitment and training of 8,850 recruits for an alleged "Islamic Revolutionary Army" across multiple centres, prompting Indian alarms that the Yunus government, Jamaat and Pakistan’s ISI aim to radicalise forces and heighten tensions with India

A man was arrested after ramming a vehicle into a White House security gate late Tuesday night. No injuries were reported. The incident, currently under investigation, occurred as President Trump was reportedly inside and follows recent security concerns in Florida

Donald Trump reportedly urged Ukraine to concede the Donbas to Russia during tense meetings with President Zelenskyy, dismissing maps showing front-line realities. His transactional approach contrasts sharply with Ukraine’s view of territory as sacred, hard-fought land, not negotiable real estate

Nepal celebrated New Year 1146 on Wednesday according to the indigenous Nepal Sambat calendar, with cultural events and Mha Puja rituals. Vice President Yadav extended wishes, as the government announced plans to print Nepal Sambat dates on national banknotes

MPs are urging the UK government to formally strip Prince Andrew of his titles amid renewed scrutiny over his Epstein links. While Andrew has ceased using titles, legal action via Parliament or royal decree remains the only route for permanent removal

Ayushmann Khurrana and Rashmika Mandanna’s horror comedy *Thamma* earned ₹25.11 crore on day one at the domestic box office. As the fifth film in the Maddock Horror Comedy Universe, it blends supernatural thrills with romance and franchise expansion plans

Actor Adivi Sesh reassured fans after reports of delays in his films *Dacoit* and *Goodachari 2*, citing injury and weather challenges. Promising quality over speed, he affirmed dedication to delivering impactful pan-Indian cinema with emotional depth and global appeal

As Bihar heads toward elections, the NDA accuses the Mahagathbandhan of disunity and internal conflict. NDA leaders project organizational strength, highlighting coordinated campaigning, while criticizing the opposition's lack of leadership and chaotic seat-sharing, ahead of polls on November 6 and 11

In Karimnagar’s Kashmirgadda cemetery, families celebrated Deepawali by honoring their departed loved ones with food, flowers, lamps, and fireworks. This decades-old tradition includes offering favorite items of the deceased, creating a unique festival of remembrance amid the graves each year

Former Minister T Harish Rao slammed the Congress-led Telangana government over six months of unpaid salaries at Basti Dawakhanas and Rs 1,400 crore dues under Aarogyasri. He demanded immediate action to restore basic healthcare services, free medicines, and diagnostics

The Hyderabad Golf Association inaugurated SU TPGL 2025, the fifth edition of the Telangana Premier Golf League, featuring 16 teams and 192 players. Officials praised its role in promoting structured, inclusive golf and strengthening community ties across Hyderabad's golfing scene

Two people died in a road accident near Kondannapalli, Karimnagar, on Tuesday morning when a motorcycle crashed into a car, causing it to hit a tree. The victims, including school operator Thorikonda Mallaiah, died on the spot from severe injuries

Dulquer Salmaan’s *Kaantha*, directed by Selvamani Selvaraj, will release globally on November 14. Set in 1950s Madras, the film explores creative conflict and societal change through the lens of a filmmaker and his protégé. It co-stars Bhagyashri Borse and Samuthirakani

Jammu IGP Bhim Sen Tuti said over 100 anti-terror operations occur daily across the region, with foreign terrorists hiding in forests posing a major challenge. Speaking on Police Commemoration Day, he honored martyrs and emphasized the broad scope of police duties