10:28:20 AM IST, 05 Nov 2026
Drone attack sparks fires at industrial facilities in Russia's Ryazan
Industrial facilities in Russia's Ryazan caught fire following a drone attack, according to local authorities.
09:51:19 AM IST, 05 Nov 2026
Agniveer service tenure extended by two years, says Ashwini Vaishnaw
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the government has extended the service tenure of Agniveers by two years following a comprehensive review by the Defence Forces. He described the scheme as successful, citing the commitment, physical fitness and technological capabilities demonstrated by recruits, ANI reported.
09:42:21 AM IST, 05 Nov 2026
Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong sentenced to 10 years in second national security case
Prominent Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong has been sentenced to 10 years in prison in his second national security case, the Associated Press (AP) reported.
09:40:37 AM IST, 05 Nov 2026
Iran's IRGC says two tankers, tugboat catch fire in Strait of Hormuz
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said two tankers and a tugboat caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz.
09:19:12 AM IST, 05 Nov 2026
Amit Shah to lead BJP's 'Loktantra Bachao, Arajakta Hatao' padyatra in Karnal
09:07:34 AM IST, 05 Nov 2026
West Indies win toss, elect to bat against Bangladesh in 2nd Test
West Indies won the toss and opted to bat first in the second Test against Bangladesh.
08:48:37 AM IST, 05 Nov 2026
Trump rules out firing Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth, says he is doing a 'very good job'
US President Donald Trump has ruled out firing Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, saying he is doing a "very good job".
08:33:58 AM IST, 05 Nov 2026
Jaishankar announces $500 million line of credit for Guyana during meeting with President Irfaan Ali
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Guyana President Dr Irfaan Ali and reviewed progress in bilateral cooperation following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 2024 visit. Jaishankar announced an extension of a $500 million line of credit for roads, healthcare and defence projects, along with agreements covering manufacturing, digital public infrastructure and a UPI-like payment system in Guyana.
07:53:01 AM IST, 05 Nov 2026
Green firecracker sales resume in Delhi's Sadar Bazar after court nod
Sales of green firecrackers have resumed in Delhi's Sadar Bazar after the court permitted their sale for three days ahead of Diwali. Shops have started stocking the firecrackers following the issuance of licences, bringing cheer to traders and buyers, PTI reported.
07:52:01 AM IST, 05 Nov 2026
EAM Jaishankar meets Australian PM Anthony Albanese at CHOGM 2026
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on the sidelines of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) 2026.
07:50:54 AM IST, 05 Nov 2026
Trump renews call to end clock changes, urges Senate to pass Sunshine Protection Act
US President Donald Trump has renewed his push for ending clock changes, criticising the early sunsets and urging the Senate to pass the Sunshine Protection Act. He said the House had repeatedly passed the legislation with bipartisan support, but the Senate had not taken it up.
07:50:08 AM IST, 05 Nov 2026
CAIT writes to Rahul Gandhi over disruption of Delhi's commercial activities due to protests
The Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) has written to Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi, expressing concern over repeated disruptions to commercial activities in Delhi due to political rallies, protests and demonstrations over the past month. The traders' body has particularly questioned the Congress rally held on November 1.
07:49:18 AM IST, 05 Nov 2026
Air pollution worsens in Delhi as Nauroji Nagar AQI hits 416
Nauroji Nagar Ring Road recorded an AQI of 416, placing it in the 'severe' category, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).