Cert-In issues AI security audit guidelines, sets 4-tier risk framework

Cert-In’s guidelines require organisations developing or deploying AI in India, and firms handling Indian data, to conduct risk-based security audits. Low-risk systems can undergo internal reviews; moderate-to-critical systems need independent audits, while critical AI requires continuous monitoring. The rules address incident reporting, deepfake prevention, media provenance and system inventories, but leave legal authority, enforcement and start dates unspecified.

Is expensive Greek yoghurt a smarter choice than everyday Indian curd? Here's the difference

Greek yoghurt is a higher-protein option, with 8–10g per 100g versus regular curd’s 3–4g, benefiting older adults, athletes and those seeking fullness. Choose plain varieties, as flavoured products may contain added sugar. Yet Greek yoghurt can cost three to four times more; homemade curd still provides protein and calcium, making the choice a matter of needs and budget.

Steve Jobs’ historic Woodside mansion is gone; here's what happened to its other treasures

Fragments of Steve Jobs’s demolished Jackling House survive in a Woodside museum and UC Santa Barbara archive: roof tiles, moldings, fixtures and a door frame, while its 3,816-pipe organ remains in storage. Built for copper magnate Daniel Jackling in 1925–26, the Spanish Colonial Revival mansion was demolished in 2011 after years of legal battles.

KC Bokadia says Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh, Salman Khan never made producers pay staff's salaries

KC Bokadia urged actors to ease entourage demands and show producers consideration, praising Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan and Rajinikanth for never making producers pay their staff’s salaries. He criticized multiple vanity vans and crew fees, recalling Jackie Shroff’s indifference to receiving a double room instead of a suite. Bokadia’s career spans decades.

Ahead of COP31, an impasse over when the next big climate warning comes and who pays for it

With COP31 approaching amid record heat, the IPCC’s suspended Addis Ababa meeting leaves unresolved the timetable for its climate assessment and funding. Disagreement over aligning reports with the 2028 Global Stocktake, compounded by shortfalls after the US withdrawal, risks weakening climate planning and developing nations’ negotiating position. The IPCC reviews published science for governments worldwide.

Anil Kapoor, Farah Khan apologise after stuntwoman Geeta Tandon alleges 9-hour wait on show set

Anil Kapoor and Farah Khan apologised to stuntwoman Geeta Tandon after she alleged she and her son waited nearly nine hours on India Ke Top 1%’s set without updates or hospitality. Kapoor expressed regret; Khan said she was unaware they were there. Her account underscored respect for crew, while the show tests logic, not knowledge.

US man grows 5-foot-3-inch natural beard locks over 20 years, earns Guinness title

Matthew Hey, 54, set a Guinness World Record for the longest natural beard locks on a living man: 5 feet 3 inches (1.603 metres), nearly two feet beyond the previous mark. Untrimmed for more than 20 years after children inspired him to braid it, his floor-length beard is folded up for daily life, and Hey encourages tolerance.

Alternative firecrackers: Data shows emerging threat of gandhak and potash explosives

AIIMS Delhi reports rising Diwali injuries from homemade explosives, including potash mixtures and carbide guns. In 2025, it recorded 10 potash burns and 40 carbide-gun eye injuries, many severe and affecting boys aged 7–15. Doctors urge restrictions and parental vigilance; these devices rely on uncontrolled chemical reactions, unlike regulated fireworks. Safdarjung also reports rising Diwali burn cases.

Colorado drained Bonny Reservoir in 2012 to meet water obligations; invasive trees took hold

Invasive Russian olives have spread across former Bonny Reservoir, absorbing surface water and complicating efforts to restore the South Fork of the Republican River. A stream-management plan seeks to rehabilitate the riparian corridor rather than recreate the lake. Colorado drained Bonny in 2012 to meet Republican River Compact obligations, ending recreation and transforming the landscape.

In 'Aamukh', everyday experiences become window to existential questions

Pankaj’s debut Hindi poetry collection, *Aamukh*, brings together more than 70 poems using everyday images to explore memory, identity, freedom and responsibility. At its Lucknow launch, critic Purushottam Agrawal said literature counters public insensitivity by helping readers imagine others’ suffering. Published by Rajkamal Prakashan, the collection draws on poems Pankaj preserved over nearly two decades.

Delhi schools plan to defer outdoor activities after Diwali, step up measures to tackle pollution

Delhi private schools are preparing to limit exposure to worsening air pollution by postponing outdoor activities after Diwali, installing air purifiers, adding plants and advising masks. The education directorate has ordered assemblies on November 5–6 to discourage firecrackers, explain environmental harms, promote safer celebrations and organise awareness activities, with schools required to report compliance to officials.

Invoke licence revocation power for drunken driving: Kerala HC to MVD

Kerala High Court directed transport authorities to promptly consider suspending or revoking licences under Section 19 for drunken-driving cases, warning that sparse enforcement weakens deterrence as crashes continue to claim lives. The order followed a fatal collision involving an intoxicated driver, whose licence was sent to the Licensing Authority, amid rising youth-related road accidents.

Twinkle Khanna, Dimple Kapadia bring elegant ethnic glam to Abu Jani-Sandeep Khosla's Diwali party

At Abu Jani and Sandeep Khosla’s lavish Mumbai Diwali party, Twinkle Khanna and Dimple Kapadia delivered contrasting mother-daughter looks. Twinkle wore ivory silk with an embroidered chikankari dupatta; Dimple chose a regal brown kurta set with gold details. Vintage art, chandeliers, crimson lights and dancing created a celebration blending heritage, family warmth and high-energy glamour.

TNPSC Group 4 Exam: Last date to apply extended after upper age limit increased, check new date

TNPSC has extended the application deadline for Group 4 Recruitment 2026 to November 8 at 11:59 p.m., after raising the upper-age limit by five years for all categories; the drive will fill 6,574 posts. Candidates can apply at tnpsc.gov.in, with a correction window from November 9 to 11. The three-hour exam, featuring 200 questions, is scheduled for January 10, 2027.

Punjab govt 'misleading' people on issue of stubble burning: Sirsa

Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa blamed Punjab’s stubble fires for Delhi’s worsening air, accusing the A government of misleading people and failing to provide farmers alternatives. He said AQI climbed from 60 to about 350 in four days as fires surged, citing 584 incidents on November 3. Sirsa defended Delhi’s vehicle restrictions and pollution measures.

Woman taken into custody in murder of 17-year-old boy in Thiruvananthapuram

Police have taken a woman into custody over 17-year-old Abhiram’s murder; his body was found stuffed in a sack at Pangappara, Thiruvananthapuram. She is a friend of accused Umar Mufthar and allegedly knew of plans to target Abhiram and destroy evidence. Three people, including a juvenile, have been arrested. Police say Abhiram was lured and strangled after a plan failed.

Ramayana Part 1 review: Spectacular film breathes new life into an epic we know by heart

Ramayana: Part 1 earns high praise as a visually spectacular, faithful retelling that meets the epic’s expectations, powered by Yash’s standout Raavan and a memorable Jatayu climax. Though its slow first half and underwhelming music temper the impact, strong VFX and emotional fidelity set up the war. It draws on Valmiki’s Ramayana and Ramanand Sagar’s legacy.

Bihar shifts out Khagaria SP Bhanu Pratap Singh after wife files harassment complaint

Bihar transferred Khagaria SP Bhanu Pratap Singh to police headquarters Wednesday after his wife, Pooja, accused him of harassment. Her complaint is under investigation; no FIR has been filed, and the state women’s commission has summoned him. Pooja alleges he restricts her contact with their six-year-old daughter but wants reconciliation; they married in 2016, before his IPS career.

California assistant steals $18M from boss, spends it on Louis Vuitton bags, private jet trips

Lizbeth Sherman, a California executive assistant, pleaded guilty to wire fraud after stealing nearly $18 million from her employer over a decade to fund private jets, designer goods, Rolex watches and vacations. She misused bank access and resold purchases; a raid found more than 1,500 luxury items. Sherman faces up to 20 years in prison, with sentencing scheduled for 2027.

Elderly couple burnt to death in house fire in UP's Hathras, short circuit suspected

An elderly couple, Sahjad, 65, and Salma, 62, died when fire swept through their home in Mohalla Kahran, Hathras, around 2 am Thursday, as they slept and could not escape. Police suspect a short circuit, worsened by clothes stocked for Diwali. Firefighters, police, locals and SDRF spent hours controlling the blaze; the couple were alone.

CM Shivakumar appeals to private schools in Karnataka to adopt government schools in rural areas

Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar urged private schools to adopt or help develop rural government schools, aiming to connect 1,000 initially and 2,000 eventually. At a programme launch, officials announced 15 MoUs worth Rs 206.1 crore for 56 schools; agreements are in progress. Support may include teachers, equipment, transport or construction through CSR partnerships.

Barricades removed at Jantar Mantar, eases movement for local residents

Delhi Police removed barricades around Jantar Mantar days after it was denotified as an authorised protest venue, easing movement. In a Supreme Court filing, police deemed the road unsuitable for demonstrations, citing safety, traffic, emergency access and nearby diplomatic missions. Protests are being redirected to three Delhi venues; the observatory was long a prominent stage for political movements.

Tarot Horoscope Today for November 5, 2026

Today’s horoscope urges zodiac signs to balance ambition with reflection, as Aries can advance toward a goal by pausing before acting, while others encounter endings, emotional openings, learning opportunities, support, and decisions requiring fairness. Clear communication, boundaries, patience, and steps help turn challenges into progress, with each sign receiving a colour, ritual, and crystal pairing.

Youth Olympics: Tanvi Patri sets herself on course for history

Fifteen-year-old Tanvi Patri became the first Indian to reach the Youth Olympic women’s singles final, beating Japan’s Yuzuno Watanabe 21-14, 11-21, 21-19, and will face China’s Zhang Yu Xin for gold. She is assured of becoming India’s third medallist at the Games. Patri won the Asian U17 title and a senior international event this year.

HT interview: Our fight is to restore democracy, not just form govt, says KC Venugopal

Congress leader KC Venugopal accused the Centre of weaponising democratic institutions and electoral manipulation, vowing INDIA bloc protests until Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar is removed. He said commissioners’ disclosures heightened concerns over vote theft, as demonstrations expand into states and Parliament. Venugopal said the opposition’s central aim is restoring democracy, voting rights and the Constitution.

NLMC puts HIL's 5.119-acre Delhi land parcel on e-auction block at ₹830 cr

NLMC has begun monetising HIL’s 5.119-acre Delhi land parcel at a reserve price of Rs 829.69 crore through an online auction to unlock value from surplus public assets. Located in Najafgarh Industrial Area beside the Green Line, the site offers FSI up to 400, subject to approvals. It is NLMC’s third e-auction in two months.

Rahul Gandhi’s ‘alcohol’ remark on Bhagwant Mann sharpens AAP-Congress tussle ahead of Punjab polls

AAP on Wednesday condemned Rahul Gandhi’s claim that Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann smelled of alcohol, calling it unbecoming and accusing Congress and BJP of targeting Punjab. At a rally, Gandhi criticized AAP over drugs, gangster violence and farmers’ concerns. The clash escalates ahead of 2027 elections, amid a rift and AAP’s exit from the INDIA bloc.

Congress’s youth wing suspends 215 office-bearers for failing to attend Nov 1 INDIA bloc rally

The Indian Youth Congress suspended 215 office-bearers across eight states for missing the INDIA bloc’s November 1 “Vote Chori” rally and march, calling their absence organisational indiscipline. Attendance was tracked by app and barcode scanners, and suspensions remain in force. Madhya Pradesh had the most, 60, followed by Gujarat’s 49, amid protests over alleged electoral-roll revision irregularities.

CBI secures extradition of Delhi sexual assault case accused from UAE

India secured Sajeer Palli Mooppam’s extradition from the UAE on Wednesday, following his arrest there under an INTERPOL Red Notice, the CBI said. Delhi Police allege he and an accomplice incapacitated a 20-year-old woman with an intoxicant before sexually assaulting her at a hotel. The CBI says more than 278 fugitives have returned since 2019.

HT interview: Solar storage plan to address peak-hour demand problem, says Pralhad Joshi

India plans to increasingly pair solar projects with battery storage, making three to four hours’ storage mandatory in upcoming bids to meet evening peak demand and curb curtailment. Minister Pralhad Joshi said a ₹14,500-crore scheme will support 140 GWh of storage, while India remains on track for 500 GW of renewable capacity by 2030 and targets 800 GW by 2035.