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A bench of chief justice Lisa Gill and justice Challa Gunaranjan passed the order on Tuesday. It will take up the case again on December 30 (Photo:aphc.gov.in)

‘Preserve amputated leg of chainsaw attack accused’: Andhra Pradesh HC orders hospital

The Andhra Pradesh High Court ordered Anantapur Government General Hospital and police to preserve the amputated leg of Hemanth alias Dummu, accused in a chainsaw attack on a schoolgirl, as it considers a petition seeking a CBI probe into police firing that wounded him. The court sought responses and scheduled proceedings for December 30; gangrene necessitated amputation.

Originally built in 1981 for fishery protection, Falkor was acquired by Eric and Wendy Schmidt in 2009 and converted into a research ship offering scientists free access. It completed 81 expeditions before being donated to Italy’s National Research Council in 2022 for continued ocean research.

From fisheries patrol ship to ocean research vessel: Falkor mapped 1.3 million sq km of seafloor

Falkor was donated to Italy’s National Research Council (CNR) for research as Gaia Blu, including Mediterranean missions, while Schmidt Ocean Institute prepared its successor. By 2022, it had completed 81 expeditions, mapped 1.34 million square kilometers of seafloor, and hosted 1,056 scientists. Acquired in 2009, Falkor had been built as a fisheries-patrol ship in 1981.

Nepali-American found guilty of murdering his wife

Nepali-American found guilty of murdering his wife

A Virginia jury found Nepali-American Naresh Bhatt guilty of first-degree murder of his wife, Mamta Kafle; he admitted dismembering and disposing of her body but claimed she died by suicide. Kafle disappeared from their Manassas Park home in July 2024, and her remains have never been found. She was a 28-year-old registered nurse in Virginia.

Vehicle emissions, biofuel combustion, wood burning, and mineral dust were also contributing factors to pollution during the period but their contributions were negligible compared to those from firecrackers.

Firecrackers were responsible for 71% of air pollution on Diwali night in Delhi: Study

Firecrackers drove 71.1% of Delhi’s PM2.5 pollution from 1am to 9am after Diwali, IITM found, exceeding vehicles, biofuel, wood burning and dust. Their contribution was 43.4% on Diwali eve and 5.6% on Nov 7. AQI reached 376; monitoring gaps and capped readings complicated tracking. Supreme Court permitted green crackers Nov 7–8 before the ban resumed Nov 9.

The woman suffered head injuries after falling 15 feet. (Shutterstock)

Woman gang-raped in June thrown off terrace in Bihar’s Begusarai

A woman in Bihar’s Begusarai was injured after two men allegedly threw her from a terrace, in a suspected revenge attack linked to her June gang rape, police said. One attacker has been arrested; the woman is hospitalized with head injuries. Four of five rape suspects are jailed, while police investigate threats and the assault.

FMGE October 2026 Result declared at natboard.edu.in, direct link to check here

FMGE October 2026 Result declared at natboard.edu.in, direct link to check here

NBEMS has declared the FMGE October 2026 result, with candidates able to check their marks at natboard.edu.in. Faculty reviewed every question and answer key; candidates received marks for technically incorrect questions, while either accepted answer earned credit. Individual scorecards will be available from November 20 for six months. The computer-based exam, held October 31, comprised 300 multiple-choice questions.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay greets during the launch of the 'Eri' lake portal, developed by the Water Resources Department, at the State Secretariat, in Chennai on Tuesday.

TN government launches 'Eri' portal to fast-track process to restore waterbodies

Tamil Nadu launched Eri, an online portal promising NGOs and volunteers NOCs for waterbody-restoration work within 15 days, replacing manual applications and prolonged bureaucratic delays. Developed by the Water Resources Department, it consolidates information on over 100,000 water bodies, enables proposal submission and tracking, and coordinates approvals through SWaRMA, supporting restoration amid climate change and rising water demand.

K drama inspired home decor

K-drama-inspired home decor ideas

Recreate the cosy, timeless K-drama aesthetic with dark wooden furniture, warm layered lighting, patterned accents and vintage-inspired details, while keeping rooms functional and uncluttered. Balance these elements with earthy colours, textured soft furnishings, ceramics, books and a reading nook; mix contemporary and vintage pieces rather than matching everything. The inspiration comes from inviting interiors in Korean dramas.

Senate Democrat Chuck Schumer accused Donald Trump of ignoring an earlier intelligence briefing and demanded answers over the alleged national security lapse.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang addresses infidelity at staff meeting, continues work amid ‘spy scandal’

Huang continued duties at Nvidia’s headquarters as the company launched an independent investigation into allegations linking him to a suspected Chinese intelligence operative. He reportedly apologized to employees for infidelity before returning to business. Reports of intelligence briefings have sparked accusations against President Trump, who says he learned of the matter; Nvidia is preparing earnings.

Completely unique experience for Indian audience: Hema Malini on 'Ramayana'

Completely unique experience for Indian audience: Hema Malini on 'Ramayana'

Hema Malini praised “Ramayana” for its presentation, effects and casting, saying she arrived with minimal expectations but was impressed and calling it a unique experience for Indian audiences. Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, the first installment stars Ranbir Kapoor as Ram, Sai Pallavi as Sita and Yash as Ravana, bringing the epic’s battle of good and evil to the screen.

Tarot Horoscope Today

Tarot Horoscope Today for November 11, 2026

Today’s tarot readings urge zodiac signs to balance responsibilities, trust judgment and act purposefully. Aries should shed burdens; Taurus and Virgo build security through discipline; Gemini seeks fairness, while Cancer should seek support. Others should challenge fears, protect boundaries, pursue goals or pause before decisions. Kishori Sud’s readings pair signs with colours, rituals and crystals.

(Mark Robinson and his wife, Yolanda Hill, have filed for Chapter 13 bankruptcy after listing up to $1 million in assets and liabilities. (Photo by Peter Zay / AFP)

Former Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson files Chapter 13 bankruptcy, citing up to $1 million in debts

Former North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson and wife Yolanda Hill filed for Chapter 13 bankruptcy, reporting $500,000 to $1 million in assets and liabilities and more than $775,000 in debts. The petition lists their home, vehicles, firearms, credit-card debt and potential lawsuit damages, and names Hill’s nonprofit as a co-debtor. It is their third filing in over 20 years.

The headquarters was earlier located on Peela Mandir Road, Shalimar Park in the Farsh Bazar area.

Delhi police shifts Shahdara district headquarters after old building declared dangerous

Delhi’s Shahdara police headquarters moved to the first floor of Shahdara police station after its Peela Mandir Road building was declared dangerous, threatening staff and the public. Chief Anurag Kumar inaugurated the temporary offices Tuesday; they will operate there until a new complex is built at the old site in two to three years. The headquarters had been there since 1982.

Rony Alexander Gomez-Alberto was arrested thrice trying to enter the US illegally.

Rony Alexander Gomez-Alberto, accused of United Airlines flight hijack scare, is illegal immigrant

DHS confirmed Rony Alexander Gomez-Alberto was arrested after allegedly claiming he had a bomb and trying to storm the cockpit of a United flight, prompting a hijack alert. The New Jersey-to-New Orleans flight carried 46 passengers and six crew members; he was detained after landing. DHS says he had previously been removed twice following arrests during earlier illegal-entry attempts.

The court junked the petition that was filed by a US national on November 4.

Valid multiple-entry tourist visa doesn’t guarantee entry into India: Delhi high court

Delhi High Court ruled that foreign nationals cannot claim an enforceable right to enter India solely because a multiple-entry visa remains valid, dismissing a US citizen’s petition after she was refused admission. It said immigration decisions are sovereign functions involving national security, foreign policy and administrative discretion. The woman cited a visa valid until 2032 and sought entry for treatment.

SP leader and former chief minister Akhilesh Yadav is scheduled to visit the temple with his family on December 12.

Akhilesh’s Ayodhya visit: BJP to focus on SP’s Ram Temple stance, 1990 firing

The BJP will foreground its accusations over the Samajwadi Party’s Ram Temple stance and the 1990 police firing on devotees in Uttar Pradesh’s coming election, demanding Akhilesh Yadav apologize before his December 12 temple visit. The campaign comes amid scrutiny over donation theft; the SP says it backed resolving Ayodhya through dialogue or courts.

Eva Longoria brought red carpet glamour to Paris in Gaurav Gupta couture. (Instagram/ gauravguptaofficial)

Eva Longoria commands the Paris red carpet in a show-stopping red gown by Gaurav Gupta

Eva Longoria wore Gaurav Gupta’s sculpted red “Solar Sequin” gown at the Global Gift Gala in Paris, pairing its sweetheart neckline, asymmetric draping and thigh-high slit with diamond jewellery, metallic heels and soft, romantic makeup. Gupta shared the look on Instagram November 10, showcasing Indian couture’s growing red-carpet influence; the gala raises support for vulnerable families.

Telangana government ready to send newly recruited DSPs abroad for study tours to upgrade skills: CM Revanth Reddy

T'gana government ready to send newly recruited DSPs abroad for study tours: CM Revanth Reddy

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy said the state was ready to send newly recruited Deputy Superintendents of Police abroad on study tours to strengthen responses to cybercrime and drug trafficking, urging integrity and compassion. He cited Eagle Force and new crime-control systems, and defended DSP recruitment reforms following years of delay under the previous government.

Umpire Adrian Holdstock chats with Babar Azam and Mohammad Abbas during the second day of the first Test cricket match between Pakistan and Sri Lanka in Rawalpindi.

Pakistan move second Sri Lanka Test to Rawalpindi from Lahore due to smog

Pakistan’s second Test against Sri Lanka has been shifted from Lahore to Rawalpindi because worsening smog raised air-quality concerns, the Pakistan Cricket Board announced Tuesday. The match remains scheduled for November 17-21, with Rawalpindi hosting the series opener. IQAir ranks Lahore the world’s most polluted major city; smog previously forced cricket matches to move in 2020 and 2022.

Munawar Faruqui spoke about struggling phase of his life.

Munawar Faruqui reveals he couldn't continue studies as he started working at 8 for ₹10 per day

Munawar Faruqui says he began working at eight, earning ₹10–20 daily at a small shop, while hardship forced him to leave school after Class 6 despite being a top student. On Sania Mirza’s podcast, he said he loves working and never resented missing education; he later won Lock Upp and Bigg Boss 17.

Hardik Pandya has been traded to Punjab Kings.

Hardik Pandya gets INR 1.65 crore hike as he joins PBKS; MI land Arshdeep Singh

Mumbai Indians have traded former captain Hardik Pandya to Punjab Kings for fast bowler Arshdeep Singh in an IPL deal that raises Pandya’s fee to ₹18 crore while Arshdeep retains his. The move gives PBKS an all-rounder and strengthens MI’s pace attack, following Pandya’s injury-hit captaincy spell and Arshdeep’s 111 wickets in 96 matches for Punjab.

Karnataka home minister Priyank Kharge.

Police complaint filed against Priyank Kharge in Bengaluru over post on RSS

A Bengaluru resident filed a police complaint against Karnataka Home Minister Priyank Kharge, alleging he spread misleading claims and threatened social harmony by implying RSS links to seizures of 44,250 cartridges in Bihar and Haryana; the complainant seeks an FIR, and Kharge had not commented. Police recovered 19,250 cartridges in Bihar and 25,000 in Haryana.

A jury in December 2024 found Nima Momeni guilty of second-degree murder.

Tech consultant Nima Momeni gets 16 years to life over Cash App founder Bob Lee's fatal stabbing

Tech consultant Nima Momeni was sentenced Tuesday to 16 years to life for the 2023 stabbing death of Cash App founder Bob Lee, after a jury convicted him of second-degree murder and a judge denied retrial. Lee’s daughter spoke to Momeni, while he maintained he acted in self-defense; prosecutors said the killing followed a dispute.

An FIR under the murder section of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) has been registered, but the motive behind the killing is yet to be established.

Woman found murdered with blow to head in Delhi's Burari, probe on

A woman in her mid-forties was found murdered in Burari, north Delhi, on Tuesday, her face smashed with what police suspect was a stone. Police are reviewing CCTV to identify two people seen with her before her body was discovered in Tomar Colony. The motive remains unclear; she had previously lived locally and sold goods from a roadside cart.

Scott Kirby, chief executive officer at United Airlines, supports the idea of a national wealth tax.

United Airlines CEO supports wealth tax despite $32 million paycheck

United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby backs a national wealth tax and inheritance taxes, saying inequality threatens society and millionaires like him should pay more. He argues a nationwide policy would prevent interstate relocation and ensure fortunes cannot grow without taxation. Critics say wealth taxes could deter investment; California voters recently rejected a one-time 5% billionaire tax.

President Trump shakes hands with Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang as House Speaker Mike Johnson looks on at the White House in September.

Jensen Huang Affair Revives Push for Chip Restrictions on Capitol Hill

Lawmakers are pushing tighter AI-chip export controls after Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s affair with a data-center executive whose company is investigated for allegedly diverting chips to China, threatening Nvidia and technology firms. Three measures could enter a stalled defense bill, restricting exports, allied chip-equipment sales and tracking. Megaspeed, under investigation since 2024, denies wrongdoing.

A UK appeals court struck down a centuries-old law Trinidad and Tobago that criminalised homosexuality.

Top UK appeals court overturns centuries-old Trinidad and Tobago law criminalising homosexuality

England’s Privy Council on Tuesday struck down Trinidad and Tobago’s colonial-era gay-sex ban, ending Jason Jones’s nearly decade-long fight in a final, unappealable ruling celebrated by activists. The court said criminalizing consensual adult relationships violates rights. Though unenforced, the laws carried prison terms up to five years and reinforced stigma; Jones filed the challenge in 2017.

Italy's Jannik Sinner meets the media during a news conference in Milan, Italy, Tuesday, Nov. 10

Sinner targets December return after injury layoff, eyes Aus Open preparation

Jannik Sinner is targeting a late-December return at the Six Kings Slam exhibition to prepare for the Australian Open, though his participation depends on medical protocols and the event’s status amid conflict. Sidelined since Wimbledon by a knee injury, the five-time major champion missed the US Open and ended his 2026 season early, prioritizing recovery despite missing competition.

Yet President Donald Trump breaks new ground by treating inconstancy as his superpower. This is true in foreign policy, as he threatens to bomb countries before offering them friendship in the next breath.

Global bullies have turned uncertainty into a weapon

Powerful governments weaponize uncertainty, using shifting trade rules, export controls and threats to make rivals and businesses dependent on goodwill. Trump’s America and China exploit ambiguity, while Russia and Iran sow doubt through hybrid threats and hard-to-trace attacks. These tactics deepen instability; although leaders have long used ambiguity, it has become a source of leverage in today’s brutal times.

The BSE Sensex closed at 81,106.65 on November 9, while the Nifty 50 settled at 25,044.65.

Stock market today: Sensex, Nifty open higher day after Diwali closure

Indian equities surged at Wednesday’s open after the Diwali holiday, with the Sensex rising 1.41% to 82,248.68 and the Nifty 50 advancing 1.17% to 25,337.80, as falling crude prices and foreign fund inflows lifted sentiment. Both benchmarks have gained 9% this month. They last closed higher on Monday before markets shut Tuesday for Diwali Balipratipada.

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