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  'Misleading': EC rejects claims of vote discrepancies in 2024 polls, releases constituency-wise data

  November 12, 2026 8:03 IST

  The Election Commission has labelled the claims as 'misleading' and has placed official figures from its Index Cards and Statistical Reports in the public domain to clarify the actual position.

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  Scott Colom wins historic Mississippi Senate race, becomes first Black senator since Reconstruction

  November 12, 2026 7:22 IST

  Democrat Scott Colom has defeated Republican Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith in Mississippi's US Senate race, becoming the state's first Black senator since Reconstruction. His victory marks a major political shift and a setback for Donald Trump's Republicans.

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  Govt employees can keep official laptops, tablets after 4 years; Centre revises rules

  November 12, 2026 7:06 IST

  The Finance Ministry has revised guidelines allowing eligible Central Government employees to retain official laptops and tablets after four years. The purchase ceiling is Rs 1.5 lakh plus taxes, rising to Rs 1.8 lakh for devices with over 40 per cent Make-in-India content.

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  26-year-old Noida tourist dies after falling during paragliding in Himachal's Bir-Billing

  November 12, 2026 6:59 IST

  The incident was received through the Emergency Response Support System (ERSS)-112 helpline on November 10. The information was provided by a friend of the deceased, who reported that he had fallen while paragliding in the Bir-Billing area.

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  Trump seeks 'total victory' over Iran, says 'Washington did not start war with Tehran'

  November 12, 2026 6:33 IST

  US President Donald Trump said the United States had fought back against Iran and claimed that American military operations had significantly damaged the country's capabilities.

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  Nvidia may remove CEO Jensen Huang after second alleged affair comes to light: Report

  November 12, 2026 6:29 IST

  Nvidia's board is reportedly considering Jensen Huang's future as CEO following revelations about two alleged extramarital relationships. One involves a businesswoman suspected by US intelligence of links to Chinese intelligence services.

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  Former Bengal minister Ujjal Biswas dies at 72; Mamata Banerjee pays tribute

  November 12, 2026 0:12 IST

  Former West Bengal minister and TMC leader Ujjal Biswas died at 72 after battling multiple health complications. Mamata Banerjee paid tribute to her longtime associate, recalling his alleged ordeal, 49 days in custody and the political persecution he claimed to have faced.

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  Rajasthan history-sheeter chased, hacked to death on Jaipur street, axe stuck in skull | VIDEO

  November 12, 2026 0:02 IST

  History-sheeter Vijay Bajia was allegedly chased and murdered by four to six armed men in Jaipur’s Kardhani area on Wednesday night. The attackers rammed their camper into his Fortuner, surrounded him in Jagdamba Nagar and beat him with iron rods and sticks before using sharp-edged weapons.

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  Over 3.38 crore voters missing from UP electoral rolls; EC to hold statewide verification drive

  November 11, 2026 23:37 IST

  Uttar Pradesh’s Panchayat and urban local body voter lists show a combined gap of over 3.38 crore names compared with the Assembly electoral rolls, including 2.38 crore in rural areas and more than 1 crore in urban areas.

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  Alexander Darchiev, Russia's ambassador to US, dies 'suddenly' after 18 months in office

  November 11, 2026 23:40 IST

  Russia's ambassador to the US, Alexander Darchiev, has died "suddenly" at the age of 66, Moscow's foreign ministry announced. Appointed in March 2025, he previously served as ambassador to Canada and headed the ministry's North America department.

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  India simplifies visa rules, forms become 70% shorter, categories reduced from 13 to 9

  November 11, 2026 22:12 IST

  Key changes include renaming the Tourist Visa as the Visitor Visa, restructuring medical, student and business visas, and introducing greater flexibility for medical travellers and foreign professionals. The revised system is expected to be implemented by the end of 2026.

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  Bangladesh erupts before Sheikh Hasina's arrival, violence in 21 districts; buses, trains set ablaze

  November 11, 2026 21:42 IST

  According to Bangladesh Police and Dhaka Metropolitan Police data, at least 22 vehicles were torched across 11 districts in the past 24 hours. Meanwhile, at least 28 crude bomb explosions were reported at various locations in Dhaka and six other districts.

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  Pakistan terror attack: DSP, sub-inspector among 10 police personnel killed in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

  November 11, 2026 21:33 IST

  At least 10 police personnel, including a DSP and a sub-inspector, were killed after terrorists ambushed a police team in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. The team was heading for an operation against illegal gold mining when attackers opened fire from hilltops.

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  Indore loses cleanest city title after 8 years as Navi Mumbai wins in Swachh Survekshan Awards

  November 11, 2026 21:14 IST

  Navi Mumbai secured the first position in the Clean City League, followed by Surat and Vijayawada in second and third places, respectively.

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  Chhath Puja rush: 650 special trains, train-on-demand facility among Railways' arrangements

  November 11, 2026 21:06 IST

  Indian Railways has increased the number of Chhath special trains to 650 and added 25% extra coaches. A new train-on-demand facility will allow additional services to be arranged within 15 minutes, while AI cameras and holding areas will help manage crowds.

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  Government approves Rs 62,370 crore fertiliser subsidy for Rabi 2026-27, up 64% from last year

  November 11, 2026 20:29 IST

  The Union Cabinet has approved a Rs 62,370 crore fertiliser subsidy for the Rabi 2026-27 season, a 64.3% increase over last year. The higher allocation comes amid rising global fertiliser prices and supply disruptions.

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  Anirudh Ravichander-Kavya Maran are now married; musician shares first photo from Greece wedding

  November 11, 2026 20:15 IST

  Music composer Anirudh Ravichander and businesswoman Kavya Maran have tied the knot in Greece. Anirudh shared their first picture as a married couple. The wedding brings together two prominent families, with a reception scheduled in Chennai on November 21.

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  Security scare across Italy after 300 schools receive bomb threats days after flight chaos in Europe

  November 11, 2026 19:41 IST

  Hundreds of schools across Italy were evacuated on Wednesday following suspected hoax bomb threats, with Italian media reporting that 312 schools had received alerts. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said initial checks found no concrete danger, while authorities launched probe to identify culprits.

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  Amul hikes milk prices across India: Check new rates for Taaza and Gold variants

  November 11, 2026 19:40 IST

  Amul has increased the prices of its fresh packaged milk variants across India from November 12, 2026. Amul Taaza will cost Rs 2 more per litre, while Amul Gold will see a Rs 4 hike. Here is why the company has revised its rates.

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  Anna Hazare responds to Sonia Gandhi's claim that BJP-RSS secretly backed IAC movement

  November 11, 2026 19:15 IST

  Anna Hazare has responded to Sonia Gandhi's claim that the India Against Corruption movement received secret backing from the BJP and RSS. Rejecting political links, he said his focus had always been on society and the country.

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  Irfan Pathan opens up on India's pace choices ahead of ODI World Cup 2027

  November 11, 2026 19:12 IST

  Former India cricketer Irfan Pathan took centre stage and opened up on the Indian team's pace choices amid the ongoing ODI series against New Zealand and the upcoming ODI World Cup 2027.

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  Lamborghini Temerario Tettonero Capsule unveiled with 0-100kph in 2.7 seconds, top speed 343kph

  November 11, 2026 19:05 IST

  Lamborghini has unveiled the Temerario Tettonero Capsule, a limited-edition version of its 920hp V8 plug-in hybrid supercar. Limited to 499 units globally, it features a gloss-black dual-tone exterior, five contrasting body colour options and exclusive cabin details.

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  Kareena Kapoor sent legal notice for wearing 200-year-old pendant bearing Quran verses

  November 11, 2026 19:21 IST

  Kareena Kapoor has landed in a controversy over a 200-year-old pendant reportedly featuring verses from the Quran, worn in an Instagram post shared by her stylist. Congress leader Abbas Hafeez has sent her a legal notice and demanded an apology to the Muslim community.

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  Noida, Ghaziabad schools directed to go hybrid up to Class 5 amid pollution woes

  November 11, 2026 18:46 IST

  Amid GRAP-III restrictions, Noida schools have been directed to hold hybrid classes for students up to Class 5, while Ghaziabad has suspended government and private construction work till November 20. Civic agencies have also been asked to double road sweeping and water sprinkling.

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  Ramayana box office Day 7: Ranbir Kapoor, Yash's film inches closer to Rs 500 crore in India

  November 11, 2026 18:38 IST

  Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi and Yash's Ramayana has continued its strong box office run in its first week, with the Hindi version contributing the largest share of its domestic earnings.

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  Four coaches of Gorakhpur-bound Chauri Chaura Express derail at Kanpur Central Railway Station

  November 11, 2026 19:20 IST

  The train was departing from Platform No. 7 of the Kanpur Central Railway Station when it derailed. No injuries have been reported so far.

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  AI to bring medical breakthrough? Anthropic CEO claims cancer will be history in 10 years

  November 11, 2026 18:06 IST

  AI leaders, including Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei, Google DeepMind's Demis Hassabis and Elon Musk, believe artificial intelligence could revolutionise healthcare and potentially help cure diseases such as cancer, Alzheimer's and heart disease within a decade.

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  Arshdeep Singh confirms engagement to Samreen Kaur, shares heartfelt post on social media

  November 11, 2026 17:45 IST

  Star India pacer Arshdeep Singh has made his engagement to actress Samreen Kaur official, as the duo shared an Instagram post of the proposal. The two shared a heartfelt moment in New Zealand, where they got engaged.