Yogi Adityanath urges people to light diyas at home as Ayodhya

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath urged residents to light diyas at home as lamps illuminate Ram Janmabhoomi during Ayodhya’s 10th Deepotsav, calling it a celebration of faith, cultural pride and Sanatan consciousness. He welcomed international guests and said the festival, launched in 2017, has revived Ayodhya’s heritage while promoting harmony, service and inclusive development.

Ayodhya to dazzle on Deepotsav 2026 with 30 lakh diyas, culture events and drone-laser shows

Ayodhya’s 10th Deepotsav aims to set a world record Saturday, lighting 30 lakh diyas across Ram Ki Paidi and elsewhere, nearly four lakh more than last year’s mark. A 2,100-drone Ramayana show, 2,500 performers, laser projections and fireworks headline festivities, alongside rangoli, a 220-tonne Saryu-sand divine darbar and 22 tableaux. Some 35,000 students will help prepare.

Anti-drug activist Jhota's autopsy conducted at PGIMER, cremation on Sunday

An autopsy of slain anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh Jhota was completed at Chandigarh’s PGIMER Saturday, and his body was handed to family for a Sunday noon cremation in Mansa. Family ended a 22-day protest after talks with Punjab officials. Jhota was killed October 13 confronting a store owner over drug sales; the owner was arrested.

Tribal activist Nisha Bhagat's death: Family seeks CBI inquiry, alleges threats

Parents of tribal activist Nisha Kumari Bhagat, who allegedly died by suicide in Ranchi, seek a CBI probe, alleging threats and conspiracy. Before her death Friday, Bhagat accused state officials and land brokers of harassment during Facebook Live. Her family says she named people in her complaint; opposition leaders seek inquiry amid tribal land disputes.

Cancer Horoscope Today, November 7, 2026

Cancer’s day centers on hard work and neighborly ties, bringing an invitation, new friendship, or reunion with a friend. A busy schedule may stir impatience, so leave space between errands and guard your temper. Morning calls and short trips are favored; later, family and home comforts beckon. Financial discussions may feel tiring, with no extra income promised.

Uttarakhand SIT arrests minister Rekha Arya’s husband Girdhari Lal Sahu from Jhansi

Uttarakhand police arrested cabinet minister Rekha Arya’s husband, Girdhari Lal Sahu, and his nephew in Uttar Pradesh over allegations including assault, casteist abuse, a murder plot and forged documents. Investigators say forged signatures were used to remove Arya from directorships in four companies. The arrests followed a court rejection of Sahu’s plea; investigations remain underway.

Try this kala jamun and gulkand-stuffed creamy rasmalai recipe that brings together festive flavours

Chef Vijesh Modi’s Diwali recipe pairs creamy rasmalai with gulkand and mini kala jamun, yielding 25 stuffed pieces. Prepare soft chhena discs and cook them in sugar syrup, make rose–saffron milk with nuts, and fry khoya-chhena balls until dark. Fill each disc with gulkand and jamun, then refrigerate in the milk for four to six hours.

India prevail in rain-hit second ODI, go 2-0 up

India beat New Zealand by four runs under DLS in a rain-abandoned second ODI, taking a 2-0 lead in the five-match series. Gurnoor Brar claimed 4/30 as New Zealand were dismissed for 134; KL Rahul’s unbeaten 26 took India to 113/7 before rain stopped play. The seam-friendly Wellington pitch contrasted with the preceding batting-heavy T20Is.

Mithai gets a plot twist this Diwali: Matcha bites, Gold Bites, Tiramisu Barfi, Charcuterie Platters

Lucknow’s Diwali sweet scene is widening as sellers and chefs pair traditional flavours with contemporary mithai, bakery treats and festive spreads for gifting. New draws include matcha bites, tiramisu kaju katli, motichoor-laddoo cheesecake, grazing tables and gold-foiled Exotica made with imported nuts and Kashmiri saffron. Traditional sweets lead puja, while inventive packaging attracts novelty-seeking customers.

Vivek Oberoi recalls being ostracised from Bollywood; says filmmakers got calls from underworld

Vivek Oberoi says he was ostracised from Bollywood after a 2003 controversy, alleging a powerful lobby pressured filmmakers to drop him and underworld threats targeted supporters. On the Relearn podcast, he called it “real hell,” saying lost opportunities had nothing to do with his talent or performance. A once-rising star, he next appears in *Spirit*.

CII Partnership Summit in Visakhapatnam to boost global business, tech ties: Naidu

Andhra Pradesh’s CII Partnership Summit-2026 will showcase the state’s investment potential and foster global business and technology partnerships, Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu said. The November 12-13 Visakhapatnam event expects 1,250 delegates from 59 countries, including 15 foreign ministers, and 400 business meetings. Discussions will cover trade, technology, energy, agriculture and skills, while highlighting incentives and opportunities in green energy and semiconductors.

Ranbir Kapoor reveals plans for directorial debut; calls it his last decade as an actor

Ranbir Kapoor has begun writing his directorial debut and hopes to film it within two or three years, after current projects, as a warm, feel-good family drama. Still shaping the story, he cited *Life Is Beautiful*, *It’s a Wonderful Life* and Rajkumar Hirani’s films as inspirations, and said his acting schedule allows time to write.

Exclusive| Hansal Mehta on Pralay: Mumbai, home of Indian cinema has become most unfriendly to shoot

Filmmaker Hansal Mehta says *Pralay* had required permissions for its six-hour shoot at Mumbai’s Azad Maidan, rejecting claims it disrupted inter-school cricket matches. He criticizes Mumbai’s complex filming-clearance process, warning crews increasingly shoot elsewhere, though he hopes to keep working in the city he loves. The MCA questioned the commercial use of a ground for young cricketers.

Arunachal govt releases 4 Siang dam protesters, seeks fresh dialogue

Arunachal Pradesh released four protesters detained over opposition to the proposed Siang dam, approving reinstatement of traditional authorities to restart talks with the Siang Indigenous Farmers’ Forum. The group still demands security-force withdrawal and dropped criminal cases, which officials say require legal and safety review. Many Adi communities fear displacement, farmland loss and lasting environmental damage.

Former Babri litigant Iqbal Ansari showers petals on Shobha Yatra in Ayodhya

Former Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid litigant Iqbal Ansari and Panjitola residents welcomed Ayodhya’s Shobha Yatra with flower petals Saturday, calling for festivals to promote brotherhood as the city prepares to light 3 million diyas for Deepotsav. The 10th celebration will span 56 Saryu riverfront ghats, featuring laser-enhanced storytelling and 2,500 performers, including international Ramlila artists. Muslim groups will attend.

Scrolling, oversleeping or overworking: Psychiatrist shares signs of avoidant coping

Excessive scrolling, oversleeping and overworking may briefly ease emotional distress but deepen avoidance and disrupt daily life, psychiatrist Amit Malik warns, urging people to notice triggers, take manageable steps and set boundaries. Seek professional help if distress persists or daily functioning suffers. Amaha found 82.7% of care-seekers used avoidant coping, while 53% delayed care for over a year.

Apple's autocomplete restrictions include 'Dictator Trump' and 'Sleepy Joe,' researcher finds

Apple’s iOS keyboard suppresses autocomplete and swipe-typing suggestions for about 100,000 words and phrases, including vulgarities and politically sensitive terms, researcher Derik Kauffman says, raising concerns that predictive text can subtly shape communication. Users can still type them, and Apple says its keyboard avoids inappropriate suggestions. Researchers verified the multilingual gray list hidden inside iOS.

Nov-Jan ban on non-Delhi vehicles below BS-VI standards to be in force every year

Delhi will annually bar out-of-state BS-IV-and-older vehicles from plying November 1 through January 31 under its winter pollution plan. From November 2026, restrictions will also cover non-compliant goods vehicles and buses entering the capital. About 250 personnel will enforce the ban; electric and CNG vehicles are exempt. Diwali and stubble burning could worsen already deteriorating air quality.

From strategic Eastern airbase, Rajnath calls for highest military preparedness

Rajnath Singh urged India’s armed forces to maintain top readiness, warning adversaries exploit vulnerabilities through cyberattacks, drones and disinformation rather than confrontation. At Bagdogra Air Force Station near the China frontier, the defence minister called for cyber resilience and information integrity, praised community engagement and indigenous technology, and highlighted the base’s importance to eastern India.

Madison Square Garden denies Macklemore’s claim that ‘Free Palestine’ tour was rejected for politics

Madison Square Garden denied Macklemore’s claim that it rejected his US “Free Palestine” benefit tour for political reasons, saying he is “not an arena-level act” and dates are limited. Macklemore says nine arenas withdrew dates after learning the shows would benefit Palestine; some cited scheduling. The dispute follows sold-out European concerts and his removal from Ed Sheeran’s tour.

Rajnath warns of complex security challenges, says warfare no longer limited to cross-border firing

Defence Minister Singh warned that warfare extends beyond cross-border firing to cyberattacks, drone swarms, proxy wars and information operations, urging Air Force personnel to stay vigilant. He said adversaries exploit vulnerabilities and spread misleading social-media content to unsettle soldiers and populations, while discipline and conduct shape the forces’ image. He spoke at Bagdogra ahead of Diwali.

Mohammed Shami made the ball sing, and Test cricket was richer for every note

Shami retired from Test cricket after bowling for Bengal at Eden Gardens, ending a 13-year career defined by seam movement, reverse swing, pace and precision that made pitches dangerous. Knee trouble limited him to 64 Tests, but he claimed 229 wickets, with match-winning spells at home and abroad. Kolkata’s maidans shaped his distinctive craft.

Russia launched 36 missiles, 172 drones targeting energy facilities in Kyiv, says Zelensky

Russia launched 172 drones and 36 ballistic missiles at Ukraine overnight, targeting Kyiv and regions, killing one person and injuring eight, including a child. Strikes damaged energy infrastructure, homes and the Northern Bridge over the Dnipro. Moscow said it targeted military, energy and transport facilities. The assault came days before US-backed peace talks in Abu Dhabi.

Democratic rights curtailed during Emergency, but it was done constitutionally: Sonia Gandhi

Sonia Gandhi says the Emergency curtailed democratic rights but was imposed constitutionally; viewing events from Indira Gandhi’s perspective, she saw a prime minister struggling with violent protests and widespread unrest. She said hindsight offers perspective; Indira later apologised for excesses. Sonia noted senior colleagues’ pressure and Rajiv’s differing view. The Emergency ran from 1975 to 1977.

Saiyami Kher on her 'working Diwali': An auspicious sign for the year ahead

Saiyami Kher will spend Diwali working away from family, replacing the annual trip with her parents and sister with video calls and celebrations on set. She will miss their time together but hopes a holiday can make up for it. Since childhood, Diwali has meant her grandmother’s cooking, and her sister plans to recreate treasured recipes.

Possible Love review: Lee Chang-dong delivers a masterful film about human connection

Lee Chang-dong’s *Possible Love* is a hypnotic study of class, desire and resilience, anchored by Jeon Do-yeon’s luminous Mi-ok, whose appetite for life endures amid her husband’s unemployment. Two married couples connect through a documentary about layoffs, exposing privilege, intimacy and the ethics of filming suffering. The Korean drama marks Lee’s return after an eight-year hiatus.

British runner solves 4 Rubik’s Cubes, runs a mile in just over 5 minutes to set world record

British speedcuber George Scholey set a Guinness record, solving four Rubik’s Cubes during a mile in 5 minutes 9.25 seconds and beating the previous 5:22.75 mark. In Toronto on October 12, he solved one cube before each 400-metre lap after seven weeks’ training. Scholey has set records solving cubes while skateboarding and running marathons.

From senators to mayors, US leaders join Diwali bash in six states and over 20 cities

Officials joined Indian-American communities for Diwali across six states and more than 20 US cities, praising their contributions and recognizing the festival with proclamations. Idaho, Montana and North Dakota hosted first-time state events, while Washington Governor Bob Ferguson declared November 8, 2026, as Diwali, the Festival of Lights Day. Festivities featured rituals and community gatherings.

Nitesh Tiwari says he believes Homer was inspired by Ramayana for The Odyssey

Director Nitesh Tiwari believes Homer may have drawn inspiration from the Ramayana, citing parallels between the epics, while Ranbir Kapoor called the bow challenge a “sweet coincidence.” In Ramayana, Rama lifts and breaks Shiva’s bow to win Sita; in The Odyssey, Penelope tests suitors by requiring her husband’s bow and an arrow shot through 12 axe heads.

Bengaluru’s IT boom and decades-old job quota demand: Why are Kannadiga activists targeting firms

Kannada activists’ visits to Bengaluru IT firms have revived private-sector job quota demands, as the Karnataka Rakshana Vedike seeks hiring data. Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar urged dialogue, promised protection from harassment and called for fair opportunities for Kannadigas. The 2024 quota Bill remains on hold after industry opposition, reviving demands dating to the 1986 Mahishi report.