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Looking to save the match and a point, Bengal was precariously placed in its second innings as bad light and rain took its toll on the penultimate day’s play of its Ranji Trophy Group-C cricket match against Maharashtra at the Eden Gardens here on Wednesday (November 4, 2026). After a rain-delayed start in the post-lunch…
The dramatic results of the U.S. midterms will probably have less impact on India-U.S. bilateral relations than on geopolitics and, as a result, India’s “operating environment” in the world. The elections are likely to hand Democrats a sizable majority in the House of Representatives and a comfortable edge in the Senate, which means U.S. President…
Efficacy, Celtic Goddess, Battle Crown, Shining Path and Shining Dawn shone when the horses were exercised here on Wednesday morning (Nov. 4). Inner sand: 600m: Auspicious King (Rajesh K) 39. In fine trim. Evermore (Shreyas) 38.5. Pleased. Outer sand: 600m: Sunlit Path (rb) 46. Easy. Edison (rb) 44.5. Moved freely. Striking Eyes (Asbar), Embosom (Jagadeesh)…
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Burglars broke into the residence of former Indian hockey star M.M. Somaya at New Thippasandra in Bengaluru and took his prized 1980 Moscow Olympics gold medal, other international sporting medals, jewellery, and some cash. The incident, which took place in the early hours of October 28, came to light after the family returned from Kodagu…
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Representational image only. File | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto Thailand said on Wednesday (November 4, 2026) that China must make a formal extradition request if it wants two Uyghur men returned, in response to growing concerns and fears of abuse or torture if they are returned. The two men, in letters shared last week, pleaded…
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Indian Rupee icon.3d illustration | Photo Credit: bluebay2014 The rupee stayed firm for the second straight session to settle 17 paise higher at 94.58 (provisional) against the U.S. dollar on Wednesday (November 4, 2026), drawing support from easing crude oil prices, a weak American currency, and capital inflows from overseas investors. Positive domestic equities market…
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The Union Cabinet has approved a ₹14,500 crore Viability Gap Funding (VGF) scheme for the development of grid-scale energy storage systems for the period 2026-27 to 2030-31, the government announced on Wednesday. According to the government, the scheme is aimed at supporting the development of 92 GWh of fresh, yet-to-be-commissioned, energy storage capacity across the…
Leader of the Opposition R. Ashok. | Photo Credit: SUDHAKARA JAIN Taking serious exception to the hike in bus fare of Karnataka’s State-run RTCs, the Opposition BJP has argued that there was no need for a hike if the government had cleared its own dues to the tune of ₹5,650.95 crore towards transport corporations. Addressing…
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Israeli electoral authorities on Wednesday (November 4, 2026) rejected allegations promoted by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of fraud by Arab parties, who could hold the key to removing him from power after a divisive vote. President Isaac Herzog will at noon (10:00 GMT) officially receive the results of the October 27 election as he decides…
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Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board’s (HMWSSB) Godavari Drinking Water Supply Project (Phases II and III) is one of the projects cleared by National Apex Committee (NAC) at a meeting held in New Delhi on Tuesday (November 3, 2026). The image is used for representative purposes only. | Photo Credit: BY ARRANGEMENT Telangana has secured…