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Uttar Pradesh government raises dearness allowance for state employees

7 November, 2026

LUCKNOW — The Uttar Pradesh government has announced a hike in the dearness allowance (DA) for state employees, raising it from 58 percent to 63 percent ahead of Choti Diwali. According to an official order issued by Principal Secretary Alok Kumar, the enhanced DA will take effect retrospectively from July 1, 2026. The increased allowance

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Garment Factory Protests Stalls Production in Bangladesh as Workers Demand Higher Wages

7 November, 2026

NEW DELHI — Production has stalled across nearly 700 readymade garment factories in the Bangladeshi industrial hubs of Gazipur and Ashulia, as thousands of workers take to the streets alongside demonstrations in Dhaka to demand steep wage hikes. The nationwide garment sector generated close to $39 billion in the 2025–26 financial year, serving as the

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Centre explores legal safe harbour review for social media platforms amid accountability push

7 November, 2026

NEW DELHI — The Centre has begun preliminary, exploratory discussions regarding whether major social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and X should continue to enjoy “safe harbour” legal protections from liability for third-party content posted by their users. According to The Indian Express, the deliberations remain at an early stage, and no formal legislative

World

China Manned Space Agency: Pakistani Astronaut Set for Tiangong Station Mission

7 November, 2026

BEIJING — A Pakistani astronaut is set to become the first foreigner to visit China’s space station, joining the crew of the upcoming Shenzhou-24 mission, the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) announced on Saturday. The announcement marks a significant milestone in space cooperation between Beijing and Islamabad, who maintain close diplomatic and strategic ties. The

World

Zelensky reports overnight aerial assault on Kyiv as officials prepare for talks in Abu Dhabi

7 November, 2026

KYIV — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Saturday that Russia launched 36 missiles and 172 drones targeting Kyiv and surrounding regions in a massive overnight aerial assault. The strikes resulted in one fatality and left eight people injured, including a child, according to official reports. The bombardment damaged Ukrainian energy infrastructure, residential homes, non-residential

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Dozens killed in missile strike on Taiz market amid escalating Yemen conflict

7 November, 2026

ADEN — Dozens of people were killed in Yemen on Friday when a missile struck a market in the Taiz governorate, intensifying a severe humanitarian crisis as fighting escalates between the internationally recognised government and Houthi rebels. The deadly market strike comes amid a broad military escalation that began when Yemen’s internationally recognised government launched

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Supreme Court dismisses curative petition by former Short Service Commission Officers seeking pro-rata pension

7 November, 2026

NEW DELHI — The Supreme Court of India dismissed a curative petition filed by former Short Service Commission Officers seeking pro-rata pension benefits. The curative petition was heard by a five-judge bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and was dismissed on October 28, 2026. The Supreme Court observed that the petition did

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Karnataka Alleges Excess Ethanol in Petrol While Retailers Reject Claims

7 November, 2026

BENGALURU — A sharp political and institutional dispute has erupted between the Congress government in Karnataka and major fuel retailers over allegations that petrol supplied across the state contains ethanol levels exceeding the permitted 20 percent threshold. Addressing a press conference on Friday, Karnataka Food and Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Minister Rizwan Arshad stated

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Cockroach Janata Party holds protest march in Kochi demanding electoral roll revision withdrawal

7 November, 2026

KOCHI — The Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) held a protest march at Marine Drive in Kochi on Saturday as part of its ongoing ‘Jantar Mantar at Kochi’ campaign, demanding the withdrawal of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Organisers said around 500 activists participated

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Democrats capture Congress as voter backlash over Iran conflict reshapes United States politics

7 November, 2026

NEW DELHI — The political fallout from the ongoing conflict with Iran has driven a dramatic shift in the United States, culminating in Democrats capturing control of both the Senate and the House of Representatives in the midterm elections. The electoral outcome reflects a broad backlash against the administration of US President Donald Trump, whose

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Supreme Court rules High Courts cannot dictate terms for future regular bail after denying anticipatory relief

7 November, 2026

NEW DELHI — The Supreme Court has ruled that High Courts lack the authority to issue binding directions controlling future regular bail proceedings after dismissing an anticipatory bail plea. A bench comprising Justices Sanjay Kumar and Sanjeev Sachdeva delivered the ruling while allowing appeals filed by complainant Laxmi Ray. The court set aside an August

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Danish families challenge housing law in Supreme Court over alleged ethnic discrimination

6 November, 2026

COPENHAGEN — Seven families from the coastal city of Helsingor are facing their former landlord in Denmark’s Supreme Court, arguing they were forced from their homes because of their ethnic origins under housing legislation previously known as the “ghetto law.” The two-day Supreme Court hearing, which began on Friday, centers on lease terminations issued in

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Election Commission directs fresh opportunity for omitted voters amid opposition criticism

6 November, 2026

NEW DELHI — The Election Commission has issued a directive to provide a fresh opportunity to electors left out of draft voter lists across seven states and union territories where the Special Intensive Revision is ongoing. The poll authority instructed the chief electoral officers of Delhi, Maharashtra, Haryana, Andhra Pradesh, Jharkhand, Telangana and Nagaland to

Uttar Pradesh

Uttar Pradesh Government Doubles Disaster Compensation to Eight Lakh Rupees

6 November, 2026

LUCKNOW — The Uttar Pradesh government has doubled the financial compensation for deaths caused by natural disasters, raising the amount from 4 lakh rupees to 8 lakh rupees. The upward revision forms part of a broader enhancement of financial assistance covering crop damage, loss of livestock, and structural destruction under revised guidelines. The updated compensation

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Supreme Court clarifies OBC creamy layer ruling will not reopen completed appointments

6 November, 2026

NEW DELHI — The Supreme Court announced on Friday, November 6, 2026, that its March ruling on the Other Backward Classes (OBC) “creamy layer” will not reopen selections and appointments that have already concluded. A bench comprising Justices PS Narasimha and R Mahadevan clarified that the March verdict will, however, apply directly to the pending

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Democrats Secure Control of Congress in 2026 Midterm Elections

6 November, 2026

WASHINGTON — Democrats have secured control of Congress following the 2026 midterm elections, commanding a 253 to 157 lead in the House of Representatives with 25 races yet to be called, according to election tallies. The shift in legislative power underscores a broad political realignment. Assessing the electoral defeat, Senator Ted Cruz stated that the

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Democrats win control of US Congress in midterm elections as Trump cites war on Iran

6 November, 2026

WASHINGTON — Democrats have wrested control of the US Congress from Republicans by winning majorities in both the House of Representatives and the Senate following the midterm elections. The sweeping congressional defeat dealt a setback to President Donald Trump and the Republican Party. President Trump stated that he accepts the results and acknowledged that his

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India Faces Ethanol Blending Reductions as Drought Shifts Focus to Food Security

6 November, 2026

NEW DELHI — India’s flagship ethanol blending programme is facing severe setbacks and a potential reduction in output as the country grapples with its lowest monsoon rainfall in more than a decade, forcing authorities to prioritize food security over fuel production. A severe El Niño weather pattern has caused monsoon rainfall to drop by nearly

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Election Commission initiates voter enrolment drive across Uttar Pradesh

6 November, 2026

LUCKNOW — The Election Commission of India is launching a major voter enrolment drive across Uttar Pradesh, focusing particularly on youth and women, alongside the upcoming special summary revision of electoral rolls beginning November 12. According to Chief Electoral Officer Navdeep Rinwa, the special summary revision targets citizens eligible for registration by January 1, 2027.

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Right to Vote Vs Right to Rule

4 November, 2026

ELECTION results in the Knesset of Israel, a small country with barely ten million people and an electorate of approximately 7.3 million, are now out. The entire world is watching, not merely the outcome but also the ensuing struggle to form a government. Never before have Israeli elections attracted such intense international scrutiny. Global media

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Police Detain Over 350 Demonstrators Following Rail Protest Demanding Election Chief Arrest

4 November, 2026

KANCHIPURAM — Police detained over 350 demonstrators on Wednesday following a rail roko protest near the old railway station in Kanchipuram demanding the arrest of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The demonstration, organised by the Jananayaka Meetpu Kuzhu, caused tension in the area for about an hour. Protesters alleged that the CEC acted in favour

World

Iran reports destruction of four oil tankers in Strait of Hormuz amid escalating conflict

4 November, 2026

WASHINGTON — Four oil tankers have been destroyed after hitting naval sea mines in the Strait of Hormuz, according to statements issued by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). The IRGC reported that two of the vessels remain on fire, while two additional tankers were seized for attempting to navigate through a prohibited southern route

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Supreme Court to Review Election Commission Directives on Delhi Electoral Roll Omissions

4 November, 2026

NEW DELHI — The Supreme Court has announced it will hear concerns on November 19 regarding an Election Commission clarification that permits voters omitted from Delhi’s draft electoral rolls to seek fresh enrolment through Form 6. The bench, comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana, scheduled the hearing after petitioners

National

Supreme Court quashes former sarpanch disqualification, questions relevance of two-child norm

4 November, 2026

NEW DELHI — The Supreme Court has quashed the disqualification of a former village sarpanch in Maharashtra, ruling that laws penalising individuals for having more than two children have lost their relevance in modern India. A bench comprising Justices P S Narasimha and Alok Aradhe set aside the disqualification of Mangala Bhimrao, who had served

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