Amid escalating reports of violence against Hindus in Bangladesh, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday issued a strong appeal to the interim Bangladeshi government, urging it to fulfill its duty of protecting all minority communities in the country.
SSC MTS 2024 answer key: The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the answer keys for the Computer Based Examination of Multi-Tasking (Non-Technical) Staff and Havaldar (CBIC & CBN) Examination, 2024. Candidates who appeared in the SSC MTS 2024 exam can download answer keys from the official website of SSC, ssc.gov.in.
There is good news for the students studying degree courses in the colleges affiliated with UGC. According to the information shared by UGC Chairman Jagadesh Kumar, Higher Education Institutions will soon offer an option to undergraduate students to shorten or extend their study durations instead of the standard duration of their degree programmes. 
National Award-winning actor Dhanush has filed a civil lawsuit against Jawan actor Nayanthara. In this, she has been accused of using footage from his production Naanum Rowdy Dhan in her Netflix documentary without his consent. The case was filed in the Madras High Court and in it, both Nayanthara, her husband and filmmaker Vignesh Sivan have been named as defendants. Wunderbar Films has filed an application in the Madras High Court seeking permission to include Los Gatos Production Services India LLP in its suit under Clause 12 of the Letters Patent. Wunderbar Films seeks to sue Los Gatos along with other defendants within the jurisdiction of the Madras High Court. Nayanthara has reportedly been asked to respond to the suit by the next hearing.
Today at the 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI), Prime Video's award-winning original film The Mehta Boys made its eagerly awaited Asia debut to a resounding reception. The film's genuine and captivating depiction of a father-son bond enthralled and profoundly connected with viewers. Boman Irani's directorial debut, The Mehta Boys, features his trademark fusion of complex narrative and emotional depth. Apart from Boman Irani himself, the film includes Puja Sarup, Shreya Chaudhry, and Avinash Tiwary. 
Hours after the violence in Sambhal over Shahi Jama Masjid, a violent clash broke out in UP's Etah after a group of people opposed construction work on a private plot near a dargah in Jalesar town claiming it to be Waqf property, officials said on Monday.
Maharashtra and Jharkhand Election Results LIVE: The BJP-led Mahayuti alliance secured a landslide victory in the elections, winning 235 Assembly seats, while the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi managed only 49 seats, while the INDIA bloc stormed back to power in Jharkhand on the back of a spectacular showing by the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM). Following this significant win, speculation quickly arose over the next Chief Ministerial candidate from the Mahayuti alliance, which includes the Shiv Sena faction of Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and the NCP (Ajit Pawar). Although the alliance has put forward a united front after this historic victory, attention shifted to Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, who is being considered a strong contender for the CM post for the third time. 
Maharashtra Assembly elections: The Election Commission has declared the first result from Maharashtra. Maharashtra Election Result: BJP's Kalidas Nilkanth Kolambkar defeats Shiv Sena (UBT) candidate Shraddha Shreedhar Jadhav in Wadala with a margin of 24,973 votes. In 2019 Assembly Election Kalidas Nilkanth Kolambkar from BJP.
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a hectic schedule in the past five days where he participated in at least 31 bilateral meetings and informal interactions with global leaders during his three-nation foreign visit. According to the statement released by the Prime Minister's Office, he held a bilateral meeting in Nigeria and ten bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Brazil. Thereafter, during the visit to Guyana, he held at least nine bilateral meetings.
Arjun Kapoor, who is currently basking in the success of his latest film Singham Again, got a new tattoo on his body. He also revealed the real inspiration behind getting the new tattoo. Taking to his Instagram account, Arjun shared a series of pictures and videos flaunting his tattoo on his shoulder which reads, ''Rab Rakha'', meaning ''May God be with you'.
In a significant development, the Supreme Court of India has ordered the continuation of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP-4) in Delhi for at least three more days in a bid to combat the worsening air pollution levels in the national capital. The decision was made after the court reviewed the current environmental situation and the urgent need for stringent measures to curb the alarming levels of air pollution.
In a maritime incident on Thursday, a fishing vessel with 13 crew members collided with an Indian Navy submarine approximately 70 nautical miles off the Goa coast. As per officials, the Indian Navy promptly initiated a large-scale rescue operation, successfully saving 11 of the crew members. Efforts are ongoing to locate the remaining individuals. Details surrounding the collision and the condition of the submarine are yet to be disclosed. 
The Delhi High Court on Thursday issued notice to the Enforcement Directorate on a plea moved by former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal challenging the trial court’s decision to take cognisance of the Enforcement Directorate’s prosecution complaints in the Excise Policy case, citing lack of sanction. The HC has fixed December 20 2024 for a detailed hearing. The Delhi High Court on Thursday however refused to stay for now the trial proceedings against Arvind Kejriwal who is an accused in a case of irregularities linked to the Delhi Excise Policy 2021-22. Kejriwal sought setting aside of the trial court order and argued cognisance of the chargesheet was taken by the special court in the absence of any sanction for his prosecution as he was a public servant when the alleged offence was committed. However, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the ED, submitted a sanction was obtained to prosecute Kejriwal and he would be filing an affidavit.
During the by-elections on nine seats in Uttar Pradesh, the Samajwadi Party has accused policemen of threatening voters in many places. Taking cognizance of the complaints of the SP, the Election Commission has suspended seven policemen. According to the information, two inspectors Arun Singh and Rakesh Nadar have been suspended in Sisamau. They are accused of misbehaving with voters and violating the guidelines of the Election Commission. 
Amit intense poll battle in Maharashtra, just a day before crucial voting in the state assembly elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party alleged National Congress Party (Sharad Pawar) leader Supriya Sule and state Congress chief Nana Patole's involvement in a cryptocurrency fraud. The allegations created a huge political outrage in the poll-bound state, prompting Sule to file a complaint with the Elections Commission of India (ECI). However, this is not the first time cryptocurrencies made headlines for the wrong reasons. Earlier, the Bitcoin scam created upheaval in Karnataka politics. It is also alleged that ban organisations do transactions in cryptocurrencies to skip enforcement agencies. Bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies become a soft political target as there is no one to take accountability for the virtual currency. Since it is yet to be regularised, it is seen in the wrong light and politicians attack rivals for involvement in its transitions which are difficult to trace or cross-check the allegations.
The Gujarat Police on Monday arrested 15 second-year students of a medical college in Gujarat's Patan district after a first-year student died during the ragging. The police have charged them with culpable homicide not amounting to murder. According to the FIR filed by the college authorities, they were booked for culpable homicide not amounting to murder among other offences, it said.
The Supreme Court of India directed Delhi-NCR to suspend all physical classes up to 12 in view of the severe air pollution in Delhi-NCR. The court has ordered to conduct all the classes up to 12th in online mode. 
Australia's great fast bowler Glenn McGrath has called Virat Kohli an "emotional" character and urged Australia to "go hard at him" during the upcoming edition of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 and Singham Again were released on the occasion of Diwali on November 1. Both film have been performing well at the box office despite giving tough competition to each other in cinemas. Not only this, both films are going neck-to-neck at the box office in terms of collections. As per Sacnilk, Singham Again has minted Rs 223.25 crore in 15 days while Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 has earned Rs 220.4 crore so far in 15 days. However, there are some fans who are awaiting the release of these two films on OTT platforms. So, let us find out which film will be releasing on digital first and on which platform.
In a bid to ease traffic congestion and combat rising pollution levels, the Delhi government has announced staggered office timings for various government sectors. Effective immediately, government offices in the city will follow different working hours to help reduce peak-hour traffic and air pollution.
A seven-year-old boy from Greater Noida underwent surgery on his right eye instead of his left eye at Anand Spectrum Hospital, Sector Gamma 1 after surgery. When the boy's family realised his mistake, they reported that they met with the doctor and his staff and tortured him. A complaint was later filed with the Medical Director, seeking the revocation of the doctor's licence and the closure of the hospital.
Likewise, incidents of violence were reported across several constituencies in West Bengal during the Lok Sabha polling; tensions and unrest continued to escalate in the state amid polling being held for six by-poll seats today. According to the information released, sporadic incidents of unrest were reported across the state, including a crude bomb attack in Bhatpara, which killed a local TMC worker, Ashok Shaw.
Bihar Board Class 12 exam 2024: More than 100 students were barred from sitting in the intermediate exam on Tuesday due to a controversial directive issued by the college principal in the Siwan district of Bihar. According to the principal's order, students wearing jeans and carrying mobile phones were not allowed to appear in the examination.
Jharkhand Assembly Elections Phase 1 LIVE UPDATES: Polling for the first phase of assembly elections in Jharkhand began today (November 13). In Jharkhand, the BJP-led NDA is looking to oust the JMM-led coalition, with key candidates like former Chief Minister Champai Soren and Congress leader Ajoy Kumar in the fray. Jharkhand will hold elections in two phases on November 13 and 20, with the first phase covering 43 seats. Elaborate security arrangements have been made for polling, which commenced at 7:00 am and will continue until 5:00 pm. Returning Officer for the Ranchi Assembly constituency, Utkarsh Kumar, said that the mock poll began at 5:30 am. All basic facilities including drinking water, toilets, and web-casting facilities are available at all polling stations. Security and CAPF deployed at polling stations. All rules and regulations laid down by the Election Commission are being followed. Key candidates in the first phase include former Chief Minister and BJP candidate Champai Soren, who is contesting from Seraikella. In Jamshedpur East, Congress leader Ajoy Kumar is pitted against Purnima Das Sahu, daughter-in-law of former Jharkhand Chief Minister and Odisha Governor Raghubar Das. In Jamshedpur West, Congress leader Banna Gupta is up against JD(U) leader Saryu Roy, who had defeated Raghubar Das in the previous election. In Jaganathpur, BJP's Geeta Koda, wife of former Chief Minister Madhu Koda, is contesting against Congress leader Sona Ram Sinku. Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) has fielded sitting Rajya Sabha MP Mahua Maji from Ranchi. 
In a significant development, the Supreme Court on Wednesday asked the Ajit Pawar-led faction of the Nationalist Congress Party not to use the photographs or videos of party founder Sharad Pawar - from whose side Pawar junior separated in July last year - during campaigning for next week's election.India’s retail inflation surged to a 14-month high of 6.21% in October, exceeding the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) target range. This rise in inflation, attributed to higher food and fuel prices, may prompt tighter monetary policies in the coming months.
The Supreme Court on Tuesday asked the Delhi government why there was not a permanent and nationwide ban on firecrackers when air pollution remains a year-round issue in the national capital. The top court asked why restrictions are applied only during specific months in Delhi. The Supreme Court asked the Delhi government to decide before November 25 on 'perpetual' firecracker ban after consulting stakeholders.
In the latest development, the government of Odisha has asked Minati Behera to resign from the position of chairwoman of the State Commission for Women (SCW) after a performance review that did not seem to go well. This decision comes after the government issued a show-cause notice to Behera, requiring her to explain her actions and performance.
Peel Region Police have made a new arrest related to a violent altercation that took place on November 3 at a Hindu temple in Brampton, Canada. The incident, which occurred during a pro-Khalistani demonstration, saw tensions between opposing groups escalate into physical confrontations. The violence was captured on video, and investigators are continuing their efforts to identify all individuals involved.
Ajay Devgn, known for his popular blockbuster franchises in Bollywood, recently opened up about some of his upcoming films. He is currently basking in the success of Singham Again, which is running successfully in cinemas despite facing tough competition from Kartik Aaryan's Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3. Now, the actor has spilled the beans on the future of his popular franchises including Drishyam, and Golmaal, among others.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu launched a seaplane demonstration flight operation today (November 9), from Prakasam Barrage in Vijayawada to Srisailam in Nandyal district.
Maharashtra Assembly Elections 2024: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today (November 8) addressed the poll rally in Dhule. PM said that Maharashtra trusts NDA and they will vote for our alliance in elections.
Washington: Donald Trump’s return to the White House in January 2025, combined with a Republican-led US Senate, was widely feared among international allies and will be cheered by some of America's foes. While the former put on a brave face, the latter are finding it hard to hide their glee. On the war in Ukraine, Trump is likely to try to force Kyiv and Moscow into at least a ceasefire along the current front lines. This could possibly involve a permanent settlement that would acknowledge Russia’s territorial gains, including the annexation of Crimea in 2014 and the territories occupied since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.
An FIR was registered against actor-turned-politician Mithun Chakraborty over a 'provocative' statement at the BJP event in Kolkata.
Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena on Tuesday expelled five rebel leaders of the party after they did not withdraw the nominations filed for the upcoming assembly elections. These leaders filed nominations as independent candidates after they were refused party tickets.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to address two rallies in election-bound Jharkhand on Monday. Jharkhand will vote in two phases on November 13 and November 20. The counting of votes will be held on November 23. The prime minister will address the election rallies in Chaibasa and Garhwa today.
As Maharashtra gears up for the assembly elections, Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Ajit Pawar sat down for an exclusive interview with India TV. With the elections just around the corner, he emphasized his long-standing connection with Baramati and addressed various topics concerning his political journey.
At least two militants were killed following an encounter between terrorists and security forces in Anantnag's Larnoo region on Saturday. The latest development came nearly an hour after a similar encounter broke out in Sri Nagar city, where media reports claimed at least two terrorists were trapped. Notably, Srinagar has witnessed an encounter nearly after a pause of 2 years and 6 months. The city witnessed the last encounter in April 2022 when two militants were killed in the Bishambar Nagar area of Srinagar.
Days after a breakthrough in India-China relations, patrolling resumed in the Demchok sector in Eastern Ladakh on Friday, ANI reported citing its sources. According to the report, the patrolling in the Depsang sector will start soon.
According to the United Nations, 2024 is "the biggest election year in human history" with half of the world's population-- some 3.7 billion people in 72 countries – able to vote. Yet some elections are more consequential than others which is why the world is watching as the US goes to the polls. The US is the world’s largest economy, and the biggest military power. But it is also the lynchpin of many international strategic alliances, the economic and financial system and many of the world's liberal institutions. These elections are a pivotal moment in US history which could have massive implications for how the country is governed and for the future of the post-war order that Washington has helped build.
Delhi air pollution: As the air quality deteriorated in the national capityal during Diwali celebrations, Delhi Police said it will keep a strict vigil against the use of firecrackers in the city and has been on high alert following intelligence inputs. A total of 377 teams of Delhi Police and government officials have been deployed on ground to ensure blanket ban on sale and purchase of fire crackers in the city on Diwali.