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4:39 PM

CM Stalin urges union govt to secure release of TN fishermen arrested by Lankan Navy

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Monday urged External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar to initiate immediate diplomatic efforts with the Sri Lankan government to secure the release of all the arrested fishermen along with their boats. The Sri Lankan Navy detained 31 fishermen from Nagapattinam along with their three mechanised fishing boats on November 3, CM Stalin said, adding that in a separate incident, four fishermen from Ramanathapuram district were also apprehended.

4:27 PM

Naxal-free Bihar will vote till 5 pm for first time, says Amit Shah in Sitamarhi

Koshi water to be harnessed to irrigate 50,000 hectares in Mithilanchal, Home Minister Amit Shah stated in Sitamarhi. 

4:16 PM

Cong-RJD jump in to protect infiltrators whenever BJP takes steps against them: PM Modi

Congress called Chhath 'drama' so that Bihar's people vent their anger on RJD, defeat it, claims Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

3:51 PM

CM Siddaramaiah says Cong high command's decision on leadership change is final

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday said the decision of the Congress high command is final regarding any potential change in the state's leadership. Speaking to reporters here, he said others talking about leadership change has no value unless the party speaks on it.

3:33 PM

YSRCP leader Jogi Ramesh arrested in spurious liquor case

Senior YSRCP leader Jogi Ramesh and his brother were arrested in connection with the alleged spurious liquor manufacture and sales in Andhra Pradesh, officials stated. Ramesh and his younger brother Jogi Ramu were arrested by the Excise department officials on Sunday morning and were produced before a local court later.

3:29 PM

Sovan Chatterjee returns to TMC after 7 years

Marking one of the most talked-about political homecomings in West Bengal in recent years, former Kolkata mayor Sovan Chatterjee on Monday returned to the Trinamool Congress (TMC) after a gap of seven years. He rejoined the party along with his partner Baisakhi Bandopadhyay. Once one of Mamata Banerjee's most trusted lieutenants, Chatterjee's return just days after being appointed chairman of the New Town Kolkata Development Authority (NKDA) has reinforced speculation that the ruling party is consolidating its old guard ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections.

2:42 PM

Nitish forgot principles of Lohiya, JP, Karpoori Thakur for 'kursi', alleges Kharge in Vaishali

PM Modi can be seen only during polls; otherwise he remains abroad, says Congress chief Mallikarajun Kharge.

1:23 PM

FDA's top drug regulator resigns after federal officials probe 'serious concerns'

The head of the Food and Drug Administration's drug centre abruptly resigned on Sunday after federal officials began reviewing “serious concerns about his personal conduct,” according to a government spokesperson. Dr George Tidmarsh, who was named to the FDA post in July, was placed on leave Friday after officials in the Department of Health and Human Services' Office of General Counsel were notified of the issues, HHS press secretary Emily Hilliard said in an email.

11:52 AM

Personal appearance of chief secretaries of states, UTs will no longer be required: SC

Presence of chief secretaries would again become necessary if there is default in the compliance of orders, the top court said.

11:33 AM

Supreme Court commences hearing in stray dogs case

Most of the states have filed compliance affidavits, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta informs the top court.

11:20 AM

CM Omar Abdullah walks to office as JK govt starts functioning from Jammu

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday left his official residence on foot for his office at the Civil Secretariat here, marking the resumption of the biannual 'Darbar Move' after a gap of four years. As he walked through Residency Road and Raghunath Bazar, various trader associations, including Jammu Chamber of Commerce and Industry, accorded him a grand welcome and lauded his decision to revive the age-old tradition that was halted in 2021.

10:29 AM

Thick haze shrouds Delhi as air quality remains ‘very poor’ at AQI 316

A grey haze blanketed Delhi on Monday as the city's air quality remained in the 'very poor' category. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Delhi recorded an overall Air Quality Index (AQI) of 316, indicating persistent pollution levels. As many as 28 monitoring stations recorded 'very poor' air quality with readings above 300, the CPCB's Sameer app showed.

10:16 AM

We are making capital available for high risk and high impact research: PM Modi

"This event focuses on science, but before that, I want to talk about India's remarkable triumph in cricket. The entire nation is celebrating the success of our team. This marks India's first-ever Women's World Cup win. I extend my heartfelt congratulations to our women's cricket team. We are all proud of you," Prime Minister Narendra Modi said addressing the Emerging Science, Technology and Innovation Conclave (ESTIC) 2025.

10:08 AM

PM Modi launches RDI fund to encourage private sector investments in R&D

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launches ₹ one trillion RDI Fund to spur private sector investments in research and development.

10:01 AM

Modi, Shah, Kharge among political heavyweights set to hold rallies in Bihar

Hectic campaigning in poll-bound Bihar is set to continue on Monday, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge scheduled to address a host of public rallies across the state. Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra will also address two poll rallies at Sonbarsa and Lakhisarai, and hold a roadshow at Rosera.

9:52 AM

Maharashtra reserves 70 pc jobs in district cooperative banks for locals

In a move aimed at encouraging local employment, the Maharashtra government has directed that 70 per cent of jobs in District Central Cooperative Banks (DCCBs) be reserved for candidates domiciled in the respective districts. The government has also decided that all future recruitments in DCCBs across the state be conducted only through the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS), TCS-iON (Tata Consultancy Services), or Maharashtra Knowledge Corporation Ltd (MKCL) to ensure transparency and fairness in the process.