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National Governance & Policy 07 Nov 2026, 08:00 AM IST

PAC Inspects Kerala Tourism Projects Aboard Houseboat, Flags Push for Global-Standard Infrastructure

A parliamentary Public Accounts Committee delegation reviewed key tourism projects in Kerala from a houseboat in the backwaters, underscoring the state’s effort to align its tourism infrastructure with global standards. Congress leader K.C. Venugopal said the exercise was aimed at identifying new destinations and opportunities while assessing the quality and readiness of existing facilities.

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National Governance & Policy2h ago

Women Wrestlers Challenge Brij Bhushan Acquittal in Delhi Court, Reviving Landmark Sexual Harassment Case

Four women wrestlers have moved a Delhi court against the acquittal of former BJP MP and Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh and co-accused Vinod Tomar in a sexual harassment case. The appeal, likely to be heard on Saturday, argues that the trial court relied on stereotypes and minor inconsistencies while ignoring the broader evidence in a case that triggered months of protests and shook Indian sport.

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World Politics & Diplomacy9h ago

White House Seeks to Block $810 Million in Funds Through Controversial Pocket Rescission

The White House on Friday evening moved to claw back $810 million in congressionally approved funding, reviving a disputed budget tactic known as a pocket rescission and drawing sharp criticism from lawmakers. The proposal targets programs at the Health and Human Services and Education departments, and comes amid an escalating fight over the president's power to withhold spending approved by Congress.

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Defence, Intelligence & Aerospace07 Nov 2026, 08:00 PM IST

Western Hemisphere Security Chiefs Draft Anti-Cartel Campaign Plan in Dominican Republic

Defense and security leaders from 19 Western Hemisphere nations met in the Dominican Republic to advance a campaign plan aimed at dismantling transnational cartels and narco-terrorist networks. The forum, held under the Americas Counter Cartel Coalition, underscores a growing regional push to treat cartel violence as a cross-border security threat requiring coordinated military, intelligence, and law-enforcement action.

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National Governance & Policy07 Nov 2026, 02:00 PM IST

Finance Ministry to Open Public Review of Amended GST Return Forms from November 1

The Finance Ministry will seek comments from businesses on proposed changes to GST return forms between November 1 and November 30, marking a fresh round of consultation on indirect tax compliance. The revised forms are slated to take effect from April 1, 2027, alongside a streamlined GST audit process aimed at reducing taxpayer harassment and improving administrative efficiency.

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Clean Energy & Climate Transition06 Nov 2026, 05:00 PM IST

NASA Opens Public Name Campaign for Titan Mission, Turning Deep-Space Exploration Into a Global Civic Gesture

NASA is inviting the public to send their names aboard its Dragonfly mission to Titan, Saturn’s largest moon, in a symbolic outreach effort tied to one of the agency’s most ambitious planetary science projects. The campaign does not alter the mission’s technical profile, but it broadens public engagement with a spacecraft designed to study the chemistry that may have preceded life on Earth.

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Defence, Intelligence & Aerospace06 Nov 2026, 08:00 AM IST

Western Hemisphere Security Chiefs Advance Joint Anti-Cartel Campaign Plan in Dominican Republic

Defense and security leaders from 19 Western Hemisphere nations met in the Dominican Republic to refine a campaign plan aimed at dismantling transnational cartels and narco-terrorist networks. The Americas Counter Cartel Coalition forum underscored a growing regional shift toward coordinated intelligence sharing, operational planning and cross-border enforcement against organized crime.

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National Governance & Policy04 Nov 2026, 02:00 PM IST

Supreme Court Rejected Karunanidhi’s Claim That a Chief Minister Is Not a Public Servant

The Supreme Court’s ruling in the Karunanidhi corruption matter established a sweeping principle: a Chief Minister cannot escape scrutiny by arguing that the office is outside the definition of a public servant. The judgment arose from allegations tied to a 1976 wheat procurement probe in Tamil Nadu, where investigators said official power was misused to favour private firms. The case became a landmark in public accountability, reinforcing that constitutional office does not place a political executive beyond anti-corruption law when official position is allegedly abused for private gain.

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National Governance & Policy04 Nov 2026, 02:00 PM IST

Armed Man Takes Receptionist Hostage in Bengaluru Robbery Bid, Public and Police Chase Him Down

An armed man allegedly held a receptionist hostage during a robbery attempt at a bag repair shop in Bengaluru’s Indiranagar area on Tuesday afternoon, triggering a swift response from bystanders and traffic police. The accused was chased, overpowered and handed over to Indiranagar police, averting what could have become a far more serious violent crime.

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