Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh fiercely retaliated against Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge's "BJP's B-team" remark. Singh stated that Congress has no right to question AAP, pointing out decades of electoral losses across 17 states—including Uttar Pradesh for 37 years and Gujarat for 31 years—long before AAP even existed.
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The Indian government has cleared a major overhaul of the Agnipath scheme, allowing all Agniveers to join the armed forces as regular soldiers after completing their four-year tenure. Under the new scheme, 25% of Agniveers will be selected on merit, while the remaining 75% will have the option to join as regular soldiers after a two-year extension, with enhanced pay and benefits.
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Actor Alia Bhatt praised her husband, Ranbir Kapoor, for his dedication to his upcoming film Ramayana. She shared a behind-the-scenes photograph showing Ranbir kissing their daughter, Raha. In her post, Alia expressed pride in his work, stating that he poured everything into the movie project. The picture gives fans a look at a sweet moment between the father and daughter during the making of the film.
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Director Nitesh Tiwari’s film Ramayana: Part 1 released in theatres worldwide on November 5. Starring Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita, and Yash as Ravana, the movie features surprise late appearances by Sunny Deol as Lord Hanuman and Raghav Juyal as Meghnath. Meanwhile, producer Namit Malhotra confirmed that Ramayana: Part 2 has been pushed back from 2027 to 2028 to give the team more time to create a grand finale.
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Actress and filmmaker Renu Desai expressed frustration on a podcast about still being defined only as Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan’s ex-wife. Despite divorcing in 2012 and building a career as a director, producer, model, and activist, she said the public ignores her personal achievements. Comparing her 14-year ordeal to Lord Ram’s exile, Desai questioned when people will stop reducing her identity to her past marriage and target her online.
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Politics
Over 1,000 Muslim students in Manipur's Thoubal district have been unable to attend school for 16 days due to ongoing tensions between Meitei and Pangal communities. The tensions, which began after a man was killed in a stone-throwing incident, have led to the deployment of security forces and the formation of joint action committees by both villages. Authorities are working to arrange a peace meeting to restore normalcy and allow students to return to school.
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Entertainment
Actor Alia Bhatt praised her husband Ranbir Kapoor's performance in his new film, Ramayana Part 1, which released in theatres on Thursday to positive reviews. Sharing photos of Ranbir with their daughter Raha from the movie set on Instagram, Alia expressed pride in his dedication to the role. She praised the entire team behind the film and stated that the mythological story is bigger than all of them.
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India
Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd will acquire a 100% stake in Netherlands-based liquid storage firm Evos B.V. for an enterprise value of 2.56 billion euros. The all-cash deal will be funded through debt and marks the company's entry into the European liquid storage market. Evos operates eight port-based terminals across the Netherlands, Germany, Spain, Belgium, and Malta. The transaction remains subject to regulatory approvals.
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Entertainment
Filmmaker Karan Johar has praised director Nitesh Tiwari's film "Ramayana: Part 1" following its theatrical release on Thursday. In an Instagram post, Johar called the epic adaptation a miracle and lauded producer Namit Malhotra. He commended Ranbir Kapoor's meditative performance as Lord Ram, while also praising actors Sai Pallavi, Yash, and Ravi Dubey. The film's music is composed by Hans Zimmer and A R Rahman, with Part 2 planned for 2028.
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World
Portugal legend Cristiano Ronaldo has announced his retirement from international football after a 23-year career. The 41-year-old forward shared the decision in an Instagram video, stating it was time to pass on his number seven shirt. Ronaldo made his debut in 2003 and holds world records with 146 goals and 234 caps for his country. The Portugal Football Federation announced it will plan a tribute to celebrate his historic career.
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India
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday challenged Opposition Leader Rahul Gandhi to write to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking a special Parliament session to discuss the revision of electoral rolls. Speaking at a rally in Karnal, Shah said Parliament is the right place for debate following Gandhi's call for a public discussion. Shah also accused Gandhi of protecting illegal infiltrators on voter lists and demanded details of his foreign visits.
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India
The Thiruvananthapuram police on Thursday arrested Aishwarya, a friend of the second accused, in connection with the murder of school student Abhiram M.D. Police suspect she had prior knowledge of the crime. Abhiram was allegedly killed in Pangappara on November 1 following a dispute linked to a romantic relationship. Investigators said accused Umar Muqthar left his phone with Aishwarya to create a false alibi while committing the murder.
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Politics
India's cyber-crime centre, in collaboration with the Indian embassy in Phnom Penh, successfully geo-located a scam compound in Cambodia, rescuing 81 Indian nationals who were being trafficked by criminals. The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) report highlights the common operating patterns of scam compounds in Cambodia, Laos, and Myanmar, which involve recruitment fees, debt bondage, and coercion methods. The rescue operation was facilitated by the Indian Cyber Crime Co-ordination Centre's integrated platform architecture.
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Entertainment
The Federal Bureau of Investigation has joined authorities in the Philippines to investigate Thomas Markle. The collaboration comes as local police revealed new details regarding an alleged cache linked to the ongoing probe. Federal agents and local law enforcement are now working together on the case in the Philippines, as officials continue examining the newly disclosed information about the cache.
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Politics
A citizen reminded a Public Works Department engineer that he serves the public, not acts like a private employee, during a meeting. The exchange was recorded and went viral, prompting discussions on accountability in public service and government perks. The incident has sparked broader scrutiny, including Supreme Court comments on government accountability.
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Entertainment
Actor Soni Razdan has clarified her recent statement where she called bursting firecrackers on Diwali an anti-national act. Her original post, which discouraged using firecrackers due to severe air pollution and its impact on children's health, faced heavy backlash on social media. Responding to critics, Razdan stated that her message was strictly about public health and clean air rather than religion, adding that damaging the environment harms everyone regardless of faith.
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Entertainment
Actor Sushmitha shared that iconic star Sridevi inspired her to choose acting as a career. Speaking about her work, Sushmitha opened up about her character in the project titled Donga Naa Koduku. In addition to discussing her role, she praised Mouli and revealed who her favourite actors are. Her comments offer insight into her primary influences, personal choices, and current acting project.
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India
The Bangiya Christiya Pariseba organized a massive prayer rally at Esplanade in Kolkata on Thursday to protest alleged attacks on Christians in West Bengal. Organization leaders stated that the community has faced threats, vandalism, and violence during prayer meetings over the past five months. They alleged police inaction and denied accusations of forced religious conversions. Christian leaders from several states, including Odisha, Nagaland, and Mizoram, attended the rally.
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India
The film Ramayana: Rise of a Legend, written by Shridhar Raghavan and Nitesh Tiwari, boasts lavish CGI and larger-than-life action sequences, but struggles with character development, particularly with some main characters. Yash shines as Ravana, bringing a compelling blend of swagger and menace, while Rakul Preet Singh's portrayal of Surpanakha is also noteworthy, but other characters, like those in Ayodhya, receive less attention and are relegated to conventional traits.
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Politics
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has revealed that Pakistani terrorist-gangster Shahzad Bhatti recruited a 25-year-old man, Satyam, to transport explosives-laden car from Ferozpur to Ambala in January, but later asked him to back out due to a friend's presence. The Khalistan Liberation Army claimed responsibility for a low-intensity IED blast in Ambala's Baldev Nagar police station on January 10.
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The India Meteorological Department has forecast heavy rainfall and thunderstorms across southern India for the next six days. States including Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Karnataka, and Telangana are expected to receive downpours. This weather activity is driven by fresh easterly winds and the remnant circulation of severe cyclone Murasu. Meanwhile, weather models suggest that another low-pressure system could potentially develop over the Bay of Bengal later in November.
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The Reserve Bank of India's crackdown on speculative bets against the rupee has yielded results, with companies cutting dollar purchases to an eight-month low. Forward dollar sales fell 35% in October to $49.5 billion, reflecting hedging by importers against losses from a weaker rupee. The measure has helped ease pressure on the rupee, which has risen about 2% against the dollar since the intervention.
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Real estate firm Embassy Developments Ltd reported a consolidated net loss of Rs 271.2 crore for the quarter ended September due to lower income. The company had recorded a net loss of Rs 152.61 crore in the same period last year. Its total income for the quarter fell to Rs 311.17 crore from Rs 536.9 crore. For the April-September period, net loss reached Rs 505.6 crore as income dropped to Rs 552.45 crore.
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Actors Ranbir Kapoor, Yash, and Sai Pallavi have shared insights into their film Ramayana: Part One as it released worldwide on November 5. Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, the epic film features major sequences like Ravana's battle with Jatayu and a fight against 14,000 Asuras. Ranbir highlighted the scale created by international stunt teams, while Yash spoke about the challenge of accurately reciting Sanskrit during key scenes.
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Actor Alia Bhatt praised her husband, Ranbir Kapoor, for his dedication to his upcoming film Ramayana. She shared a behind-the-scenes photograph showing Ranbir kissing their daughter, Raha. In her post, Alia expressed pride in his work, stating that he poured everything into the movie project. The picture gives fans a look at a sweet moment between the father and daughter during the making of the film.
timesofindia.indiatimes.com
Director Nitesh Tiwari’s film Ramayana: Part 1 released in theatres worldwide on November 5. Starring Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita, and Yash as Ravana, the movie features surprise late appearances by Sunny Deol as Lord Hanuman and Raghav Juyal as Meghnath. Meanwhile, producer Namit Malhotra confirmed that Ramayana: Part 2 has been pushed back from 2027 to 2028 to give the team more time to create a grand finale.
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Activist Sharjeel Imam has moved the Supreme Court seeking bail in an Unlawful Activities Prevention Act case related to the February 2020 northeast Delhi riots conspiracy. His petition comes after the Delhi High Court denied him relief. Imam stated that he has been in custody since August 2020, but the prosecution has not examined a single witness out of over 900 listed. The 2020 riots left 53 people dead.
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The Indian government has cleared a major overhaul of the Agnipath scheme, allowing all Agniveers to join the armed forces as regular soldiers after completing their four-year tenure. Under the new scheme, 25% of Agniveers will be selected on merit, while the remaining 75% will have the option to join as regular soldiers after a two-year extension, with enhanced pay and benefits.
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Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd will acquire a 100% stake in Netherlands-based liquid storage firm Evos B.V. for an enterprise value of 2.56 billion euros. The all-cash deal will be funded through debt and marks the company's entry into the European liquid storage market. Evos operates eight port-based terminals across the Netherlands, Germany, Spain, Belgium, and Malta. The transaction remains subject to regulatory approvals.
thehindu.com
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh fiercely retaliated against Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge's "BJP's B-team" remark. Singh stated that Congress has no right to question AAP, pointing out decades of electoral losses across 17 states—including Uttar Pradesh for 37 years and Gujarat for 31 years—long before AAP even existed.
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Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) employees will receive a Diwali bonus of ₹10,000 each and a 2% increase in dearness allowance, benefiting around 83,000 employees. The decision aims to ensure employees celebrate Diwali despite the corporation's financial difficulties. The government has committed to resolving employees' issues through dialogue to improve passenger services and strengthen the MSRTC's financial position.
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Over 1,000 Muslim students in Manipur's Thoubal district have been unable to attend school for 16 days due to ongoing tensions between Meitei and Pangal communities. The tensions, which began after a man was killed in a stone-throwing incident, have led to the deployment of security forces and the formation of joint action committees by both villages. Authorities are working to arrange a peace meeting to restore normalcy and allow students to return to school.
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Kareena Kapoor Khan opened up about the traumatising night her husband, Saif Ali Khan, was stabbed six times at their Mumbai home on January 16, 2025. Recalling the horror, Kareena shared that she was screaming on the road, covered in blood while desperately looking for help. Saif survived the life-threatening attack following emergency surgery, while the assailant remains unidentified.
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Indian cricket star Virat Kohli turned 38 on November 5, 2026, receiving global birthday wishes from fans, teammates, and sporting bodies. The milestone celebration comes during a multi-format bilateral tour, where fans surprised Kohli with chants and posters after his match-winning 74-run performance against New Zealand. Kohli was born on November 5, 1988, in New Delhi.
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