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Ohio homeowner refuses to pay for basement flaws; court upholds $45,806 bill

Times of India - Sun, 11/08/2026 - 15:22
An Ohio homeowner was ordered to pay a contractor $45,806 for a concrete foundation with cosmetic flaws. The court found that structural integrity was maintained, despite visible surface defects. The homeowner had initially refused payment, claiming that the imperfections reduced property value. The appeals court upheld the lower court decision, emphasizing the importance of structural safety over cosmetic issues.
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Portion of false ceiling collapses outside Mumbai airport terminal 2; 1 injured

Times of India - Sun, 11/08/2026 - 14:42
On Sunday, a visitor was injured when part of the false ceiling at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport collapsed, according to airport officials. The unfortunate event occurred outside Terminal 2. First aid was administered swiftly by the airport's emergency medical team. Authorities are currently investigating the cause of the collapse and are also checking the structural safety of the adjacent ceiling area.
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Jean Drèze urges T.N. govt. to take strict action amid report of ‘fake book’ at Kalaignar Centenary Library

Hindu - Sun, 11/08/2026 - 14:42
“It is important to stem the rot before it spreads, all the more so if this book was AI-generated,” the economist said in a clarification via e-mail to The Hindu
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Woman spends $110,000 on home with partner; court rejects claim after split

Times of India - Sun, 11/08/2026 - 14:32
After her relationship concluded, Mary Roth pursued the return of over $110,000 she invested in home enhancements. However, the North Dakota Supreme Court determined that she could not secure restitution through an unjust enrichment claim. The ruling underscored that Roth needed to demonstrate an actual financial benefit to the property owner, something her receipts failed to do when it came to increasing the property's market value.
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West Bengal to institute 'Seema Mitra' award for BSF, SSB, police personnel from 2027: Suvendu

Hindu - Sun, 11/08/2026 - 14:30
A selection committee would be constituted to decide the awardees, he said, while addressing BSF personnel at a border outpost in Hingalganj in North 24 Parganas district, which shares a boundary with Bangladesh
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Queen Elizabeth II's final days at Balmoral's 53,000-acre Scottish estate

Times of India - Sun, 11/08/2026 - 14:27
Queen Elizabeth II spent her final days at Balmoral Castle, her beloved Scottish retreat spanning 53,000 acres. The royal estate held decades of cherished family memories, offering her peace and comfort amid nature. From royal summer holidays to her final moments, discover why Balmoral remained one of the Queen’s most treasured places throughout her life.
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India gets its 100th Grandmaster! Anuj Shrivatri becomes first GM from MP

Times of India - Sun, 11/08/2026 - 14:23
Anuj Shrivatri made history by becoming India's 100th chess Grandmaster and the first from Madhya Pradesh after winning the 7th ASEAN Plus Individual Open Chess Championship on Diwali. The 2004-born player recovered from an opening defeat to finish with seven points. His achievement marks a major milestone for Indian chess, 38 years after Viswanathan Anand became the country's first Grandmaster.
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Sensex, Nifty start Samvat 2083 in red: What's the outlook till next Diwali?

Times of India - Sun, 11/08/2026 - 14:12
Samvat 2083 outlook: The volatile Muhurat trading session comes after a record seven-day rally by the indices which saw BSE Sensex and Nifty50 rise over 10%. The gains over the preceding seven consecutive sessions had lifted the Sensex by 7,781.99 points, or 10.62%, and the Nifty by 2,331.5 points, or 10.27%.
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Court overturns $31,054 divorce payout over premarital home's rise in value

Times of India - Sun, 11/08/2026 - 14:00
The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals has overturned a previous decision regarding a premarital home. The court ruled that the husband is not liable for the home's market value increase during marriage. This ruling clarifies how separate property and marital contributions are treated in divorce cases. However, the former wife is entitled to financial interest from mortgage principal payments made during the marriage.
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Assam OIL facility fire: death toll rises to four as another injured dies; four suspended

Hindu - Sun, 11/08/2026 - 13:51
OIL has instituted a high-level inquiry to probe into the incident
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Video: Jaipur cafe owner beaten after objecting to employee's friend's frequent visits

Times of India - Sun, 11/08/2026 - 13:48
A cafe owner named Mayank Gopalia was attacked by unidentified assailants in Jaipur on November 5. He was ambushed while walking home after closing his cafe, Oven The Bakery Cafe. The attackers repeatedly struck him with sticks, leaving him severely injured and unconscious. A preliminary investigation suggested threats from a friend of a female employee he had an altercation with earlier.
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