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Lauren Boebert's reelection campaign is investigating what it described as “unusual voting patterns”.

Lauren Boebert's campaign probes ‘unusual voting patterns’ as Colorado Republican trails in polls

Lauren Boebert’s campaign is investigating “unusual voting patterns” as the Republican trails Democrat Eileen Laubacher, with 97% of ballots counted and a recount anticipated. Attorney Scott Gessler said late-arriving votes have narrowed Laubacher’s lead, but outstanding ballots will determine the result. Boebert, who won the 2022 race by 551 votes, says she’ll accept voters’ decision.

The Delhi high court issued the direction while hearing a woman’s petition seeking directions to the ministry of civil aviation and the DGCA to frame rules.

Delhi HC rejects petition seeking mechanism to address ‘misconduct’ by airline staff

The Delhi High Court dismissed a petition urging the Centre and DGCA to create a system for complaints against airline staff, ruling that regulations are a policy matter for authorities and misconduct can be addressed through civil or criminal remedies. The petitioner alleged an IndiGo employee used abusive, gendered language, highlighting gaps in rules.

The system has been introduced by Gurugram police commissioner Sibash Kabiraj as a confidence-building measure among residents and the trader community

Police officials up to DCP rank directed to conduct foot patrol in public places across Gurugram

Gurugram police are deploying officers on foot patrols across residential areas, markets and public spaces to reassure residents and traders, boost visibility and deter crime. DCPs will patrol monthly, ACPs twice monthly and SHOs weekly, each covering a different area. The initiative supplements overnight patrols and meetings with groups to address safety concerns and problems.

Guru Randhawa will join Steve Aoki at the Electric Dance Carnival in Florida.

Guru Randhawa to be the first Indian to perform at Electric Daisy Carnival, world’s biggest EDM fest

Guru Randhawa will become the first Indian to perform on Electric Daisy Carnival’s main stage, joining Steve Aoki in Orlando on November 7 to premiere their “Sirra” remix. His December 12 New Delhi homecoming follows a three-year touring break and marks 13 years in music, while the remix fuses Punjabi pop with electronic dance music.

Myanmar’s military-appointed election commission has scheduled by-elections for April 4 to fill vacant seats in 55 constituencies.

Myanmar Junta’s poll body sets April 4 for by-elections in 55 seats, including conflict-hit areas

Myanmar’s military-appointed election commission set April 4 by-elections for 55 constituencies, including conflict-affected areas, after a condemned election won by the military-backed Union Solidarity and Development Party. The USDP holds 84% of parliament; voting will cover Sagaing, Chin and Shan, but exclude Rakhine. Since the 2021 coup, war has killed about 100,000 and displaced 3.5 million.

A study of more than 67,000 land areas found that afforestation was associated with a 26% higher likelihood of fires and a 23% larger burned area overall. Effects varied by biome, highlighting the need to assess local fire risk when planning new forests.

Tree planting linked to more frequent and larger wildfires across temperate regions

Afforestation was linked to 26% higher wildfire likelihood and 23% more burned area, though effects varied by biome, research on 67,248 sites found. Risk rose most in temperate conifer forests and Mediterranean landscapes, while grasslands saw fewer fires. Researchers urge weighing fire risk against carbon storage and timber benefits in planting plans as climate warms.

What are 4 safety tips for winter weather?

Winter woes: Pediatrician shares 4 tips every parent must know to keep their child healthy

Parents can protect babies through winter by dressing them in breathable, adjustable layers without overheating, building regular handwashing routines, limiting contact with people who have coughs or colds, and keeping age-appropriate vaccinations and boosters current. These steps matter as colder weather brings indoor time and daycare exposure, increasing infection risks; review vaccine schedules with pediatricians.

Women must feel safe using cabs for worry-free career: NCW chief

Women must feel safe using cabs for worry-free career: NCW chief

NCW chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar urged cab operators and state governments to enforce safeguards so women can commute safely and pursue careers without fear. Guidelines require police-verified drivers, physical SOS buttons, night-time protections, route-deviation alerts and a 24/7 control centre responding within 60 seconds. They also mandate time-bound complaint resolution, as women’s workforce participation steadily grows.

VACB finds widespread irregularities in 78 offices of 16 welfare boards in Keralam

VACB finds widespread irregularities in 78 offices of 16 welfare boards in Keralam

Kerala’s Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau detected widespread financial irregularities across 78 offices of 16 workers’ welfare boards, including diverted contributions, fraudulent pensions and suspected misappropriation. Officials allegedly paid benefits to ineligible or deceased people, altered bank details and kept inadequate accounts. The VACB will investigate and pursue legal action, after inspections prompted by corruption reports.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra (left) is a rare oversized tablet, while Galaxy Tab S12+ is also squaring up to laptops on productivity. (HT photo | Vishal Mathur)

Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra and Galaxy Tab S12+ refine Android productivity

Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra and S12+ position Android tablets as productivity machines, pairing slim builds, vibrant AMOLED displays, powerful performance and enhanced multitasking. They are the first Android tablets with Adobe Photoshop, plus S Pen editing and long battery life, though premium prices and no bundled charger temper appeal. Their features reflect Samsung’s continued tablet investment.

Actor Rosamund Pike joins Leslye Headland's 'Feed'

Actor Rosamund Pike joins Leslye Headland's 'Feed'

Rosamund Pike will star in and produce *Feed*, a body-horror film directed by Leslye Headland about a mother whose gymnast daughter undergoes a monstrous transformation after taking a collagen supplement promising fame. Inspired by *Hatching*, the project explores social-media obsession, self-improvement and motherhood; Pike calls it anarchic, while Headland calls the script audacious and disturbing.

DLF Limited (DLF) announced a  <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>3,750 crore joint venture (JV) with Singapore-headquartered Everstone Group, a global investment manager to invest in IREO Private Limited and other group companies in India (IREO India Companies) held by the IREO Group. (Picture for representational purposes only)

DLF signs ₹3,750 crore JV with Singapore's Everstone Group to invest in IREO Group

DLF’s ₹3,750-crore majority investment in an Everstone Group joint venture will target IREO’s Indian companies, with the JV seeking at least a 20% stake and an eventual economic interest of about 40%; IREO funds retain the balance. Closing is expected in 2027, subject to approvals, as the partnership combines DLF’s development expertise with Everstone’s global investment capabilities.

Ananya Panday recreates Rani Mukerji's Shava Shava lehenga.

Ananya Panday recreates Rani Mukerji's iconic Shava Shava lehenga for Manish Malhotra's Diwali party

Ananya Panday recreated Rani Mukerji’s iconic silver sequin lehenga from “Shava Shava” for Manish Malhotra’s Diwali bash, wearing a modern, shimmering bralette-and-mermaid-skirt set with a jewelled waist belt and organza dupatta. She completed the look with diamond jewellery, loose waves and glossy, rosy makeup. Malhotra, who created Rani’s outfit for the 2001 film, inspired the festive homage.

Shah Rukh Khan and Ed Sheeran collaborated for a song in King.

Shah Rukh Khan admits struggling to remember Ed Sheeran's lyrics in King song Tu Mil Jaaye

Shah Rukh Khan joked that Ed Sheeran’s rapid lyrics in “Tu Mil Jaaye” were difficult to remember after seeing daughter Suhana effortlessly lip-sync to the song in a GRWM video. His response delighted fans. The track, featuring Sheeran and Arijit Singh, is from Siddharth Anand’s upcoming action film *King*, which marks Suhana’s theatrical debut.

Arunachal: Five arrested in armed dacoity case; foreign-made pistol, stolen jewellery recovered

Arunachal: Five arrested in armed dacoity case; foreign-made pistol, stolen jewellery recovered

Five people have been arrested over an armed dacoity at a home in Arunachal Pradesh’s Namsai district, with police recovering a Turkish-made pistol, ammunition and stolen jewellery. Seven men allegedly assaulted residents, including a child, and stole Rs 10 lakh, phones and gold ornaments. Police say the robbery was preplanned and triggered by personal dispute; investigations continue.

Quinn Brown bought a yellow Lakers warm-up jacket for $3.07 at an Oregon thrift store. After researching its details, he contacted Sotheby’s, which verified its connection to Wilt Chamberlain’s 1972-73 Lakers career.

A $3.07 Goodwill find, Wilt Chamberlain’s Lakers jacket sells for $89,600

A $3.07 thrift-store Lakers jacket, verified by Sotheby’s as connected to Wilt Chamberlain’s 1972–73 career, sold for $89,600, transforming teenager Quinn Brown’s chance find into a sports-memorabilia discovery. Photographs and details helped confirm its provenance. The jacket recalls the Lakers’ 1972 championship over the New York Knicks, when Chamberlain won Finals MVP, adding historical significance.

Women are leaders, not merely participants; Nari Shakti Vandan Act must be implemented: NCW chief

Women are leaders, not merely participants; Nari Shakti Vandan Act must be implemented: NCW chief

NCW chair Vijaya Rahatkar said women’s reservation in Parliament and state assemblies should soon be implemented, citing women’s leadership. The 2023 Act provides 33 per cent quotas, but census-linked delimitation remains necessary; a bill to enable implementation before 2029 failed to win two-thirds support. Panchayat gains led states to raise quotas to 50 per cent.

Journalist Yoani Sanchez, activists released from detention in Cuba

Journalist Yoani Sanchez, activists released from detention in Cuba

Award-winning Cuban journalist Yoani Sánchez and activists Berta Soler and María Cristina Labrada were released Thursday after hours in detention in Havana, following condemnation by rights groups. Sánchez said solidarity helped secure her release and promised to expose detainees’ treatment. Her arrest reflects pressure on independent media and opposition, amid laws favoring state-run outlets and longstanding repression.

Comparing smart TVs around  <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>30,000? Here are five models from Lumio, Hisense, Xiaomi, Toshiba and Philips, covering display, sound and smart features.

Which smart TV should you buy under ₹30,000? Compare these 5 models before making a decision

Smart TVs under ₹30,000 now offer 4K, QLED, Dolby Vision and Google TV, but buyers should compare picture, software, sound and connectivity. Lumio, Hisense, Xiaomi and Philips offer 43-inch 4K models; Toshiba’s 40-inch QLED trades 4K for Full HD. Reviews reveal mixed performance and reliability, so check apps, HDR, ports and room size before choosing.

On receiving information about the incident, fire brigade personnel and police reached the spot and initiated a search operation in the river.

Flood relief row: IAS officer files complaint against Odisha BJP MLA, seeks police protection

An Odisha IAS officer accused BJP MLA Saroj Kumar Padhi of abusing and threatening to kill him over flood-relief distribution, lodging a complaint and seeking protection. Samir Jena says the November 3 altercation at Aska NAC was captured on CCTV; Padhi calls it a misunderstanding resolved amicably. Officials condemned intimidation during Ganjam’s cyclone-flood recovery response.

People who start shopping through AI agents tend to keep using them, and that habit is forming quickly. (Official photo)

As AI agents go shopping, Cashfree wants to link intent and payments

Cashfree launched Checkout for Agents, making it India’s first payments company to use WebMCP and allowing AI agents to complete purchases across its merchants without new integrations. The browser-native standard provides structured checkout tools and may reduce agents’ token use by over 40%. Juniper Research estimates agent-led purchases could reach $1.5 trillion by 2030.

The accused allegedly used chemicals to clean the house and remove bloodstains after the killings, the officers said.

Bengaluru cab driver kills wife, six of his in-laws; arrested: Police

Bengaluru police arrested 45-year-old cab driver Indushekhar for allegedly killing his wife and six in-laws in a domestic dispute Wednesday, then dumping bodies at several locations. Police recovered a child’s body and are searching for the others. The killings surfaced after a missing-person complaint; officers say he allegedly used chemicals to clean blood inside the home.

Los Angeles Mayor-elect Nithya Raman speaks on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026, in Los Angeles.

‘Deeply honoured’: India-born, Harvard graduate Nithya Raman wins LA mayoral race

India-born Nithya Raman defeated Karen Bass to win Los Angeles’s mayoral race, becoming the first Indian-American elected to lead the city. Bass conceded and promised a smooth transition. Raman, an urban planner and councilmember since 2020, worked on homelessness and launched a civic-data organization in Chennai. Born in Kerala, she studied at Harvard and MIT.

ED said the fraudsters contacted victims via phone calls and social media platforms, on the pretext of investment schemes, job offers, stock market investments, and other online opportunities.

ED arrests two in ₹400-crore cyber fraud network, finds 600 cyber complaints

ED arrested Roshan Fiaz and Ammar in an alleged ₹400-crore fraud linked to 600 cybercrime complaints. Investigators say victims were lured by investment and job offers, with proceeds routed through mule accounts and cryptocurrency, including USDT. Fiaz allegedly oversaw accounts with over ₹300 crore in transactions, while Ammar supplied banking credentials; the probe stems from FIRs in four states.

A juice counter at a PVR INOX multiplex in Bengaluru was shut down over food safety violations.

PVR juice counter in Bengaluru mall shut down after complaint about reusing disposable cups

Karnataka food safety officials shut the juice counter at a Bengaluru PVR INOX multiplex after an inspection found violations, prompted by a video allegedly showing disposable cups being reused. Health Minister UT Khader said a notice was issued and urged people to report breaches. Forum Mall apologised, saying PVR was investigating, but the chain had not responded.

Tarot Horoscope Today: Daily astrological predictions for all sun signs

Tarot Horoscope Today for November 6, 2026

Today’s tarot forecast encourages signs to embrace change, trust judgment and pursue opportunities while balancing confidence with practical choices. Aries and Cancer may encounter endings or shifts; Taurus and Libra find emotional openings, while Virgo and Pisces benefit from fairness and clear communication. Reader Kishori Sud assigns everyone a card, ritual, lucky colour and crystal pairing.

Fatima Sana Shaikh (Outfit: Lakshita Fashions)

Diwali special| Fatima Sana Shaikh: There's just something about Diwali that makes everybody happy

Fatima Sana Shaikh is welcoming Diwali with family, food and dressing up, while hoping the season brings peace, meaningful work and freedom from procrastination and self-doubt. She plans to indulge in sweets such as gulab jamun and rasmalai, and loves experimenting with Indian looks, especially sarees. Childhood memories of neighbourhood lights and simple celebrations remain especially precious.

Ramayana released worldwide on November 5, ahead of Diwali.

Ranbir Kapoor, Yash's Ramayana opens at ₹127 crore, unable to beat Adipurush despite wider release

Ramayana opened below expectations despite its record budget, Hollywood backing and 70,000-screen release, grossing ₹127.5 crore worldwide. India contributed ₹77.5 crore gross, while overseas earnings stayed below $5.5 million, leaving the film behind Dhurandhar 2, Jawan and Adipurush. Positive reviews make word of mouth crucial over the Diwali weekend. Ranbir Kapoor and Yash lead the two-part epic.

The off-duty fire captain teamed up with the first responders to contain the fire.

Off-duty fire captain jumps into action after EV crashes into US nail salon and bursts into flames

Off-duty fire captain Chris Chang rescued people from a burning Mission Viejo nail salon after an electric vehicle crashed into the storefront, then helped firefighters stop flames from spreading through the strip mall. Bystanders used extinguishers and pulled a woman from the car; lacking protective gear, Chang rushed inside as smoke and fire intensified.

Eczema can affect people of any age and is linked to skin-barrier problems and inflammation. Common triggers include dust, pollution, scented products. (Unsplash)

The itch that won't quit: What eczema really is, what sets it off and how to calm it

Eczema flare-ups stem from skin-barrier dysfunction and inflammation, not dryness; identifying triggers and skincare can help manage them. Dust, pollution, wool, scented products, heat, sweating, stress and sleep loss may worsen symptoms, while food allergies are one factor. The condition causes itching, redness and scaling at any age, and severe cases may require medical treatment.