The prolonged U.S. government shutdown has prompted regulators to order flight reductions at some of the nation’s busiest airports, forcing major carriers to trim schedules and scramble to rebook passengers ahead of the Thanksgiving travel surge. What triggered the cuts U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said regulators would order steep…
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Bajaj Housing Finance Q2 Profit Rises 18% to ₹643 Crore
Mumbai, November 6: Bajaj Housing Finance Ltd reported an 18% year-on-year (YoY) rise in its profit after tax (PAT) to ₹642.96 crore for the second quarter of FY26, driven by strong loan growth and higher interest income, according to the company’s regulatory filing. The non-banking financial company (NBFC) recorded a…
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India Eyes Bigger Banks via Mergers: FM Sitharaman
Mumbai, Nov 6: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced that India is working towards creating more “big banks” by consolidating state-owned lenders and enhancing financial resilience through reforms. Speaking at a public event, she said that the government has already begun discussions with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and public…
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SC: Arrest Illegal Without Written Grounds Before Remand
In a historic ruling on Thursday, the Supreme Court of India declared that any arrest made without furnishing the written grounds of arrest to the accused at least two hours before their production before a magistrate is illegal. The Court said such arrests violate the fundamental rights to life and…
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Mukesh Ambani Donates ₹626 Cr, Ranks 2nd in 2025 List
Reliance Industries Chairman and Managing Director Mukesh Ambani and his family donated ₹626 crore in fiscal year 2025, earning the second spot on the EdelGive Hurun India Philanthropy List 2025. The report highlights India’s growing philanthropic culture, led by prominent business families and industrialists. Daily Giving of ₹1.7 Crore The…
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IIT Madras Develops Low-Power Glucose Monitoring Patch
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT-M) have developed a breakthrough, minimally invasive glucose monitoring device designed to make diabetes management more convenient and affordable. The innovative system integrates low-power electronics and reusable components, displaying glucose readings directly on a wearable patch. A Next-Gen Solution for Diabetes Care…
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Bihar Assembly Election 2025: Modi’s Alliance Faces Key Test
Voting is underway in the eastern Indian state of Bihar for its 243-seat legislative assembly, in a two-phase poll starting 6 November and concluding on 11 November, with counting scheduled for 14 November. More than 74 million voters are eligible to cast their ballots in what is being seen as…
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India Beats Australia by 48 Runs, Leads T20 Series 2-1
India registered a comprehensive 48-run victory over Australia in the fourth T20 International at the Carrara Oval, Queensland, on Thursday, taking a decisive 2-1 lead in the five-match series. The Men in Blue produced a dominant all-round performance, highlighted by Washington Sundar’s magical three-wicket burst and Shubman Gill’s composed 46-run…
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Supreme Court PIL Seeks Air Pollution Emergency
A public interest litigation filed by wellness advocate Luke Coutinho (styled in court papers as Luke Christopher Countinho) asks the Supreme Court to declare air pollution a national public-health emergency and direct immediate, time-bound action against toxic air across India. The petition contends that sustained breaches of national and global…
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Janjatiya Gaurav Varsh Pakhwada: Celebrating Birsa Munda
As part of the Janjatiya Gaurav Varsh Pakhwada, running from 1–15 November 2025, India commemorates the 150th birth anniversary of Dharti Aaba Bhagwan Birsa Munda. Across the nation, cultural, educational, and awareness activities are highlighting tribal heritage, unity, and empowerment, reflecting the country’s deep respect for its indigenous communities. Nationwide…