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Following a dispute over the presentation of a report by Delhi Waqf Board, the Joint Parliamentary Committee on Waqf Amendment Bill, 2024, agrees to hear Delhi government’s representative next month. Opposition members protested the appointment of non-Muslim Ashwini Kumar as Waqf Board administrator and disputed the report’s content.

PM Modi criticizes AAP and TMC for not implementing Ayushman Bharat in Delhi and Bengal, highlighting their political interests over public health. He apologized to elderly residents who cannot benefit from the scheme and emphasized the expansion of healthcare infrastructure, including the inauguration of various health projects and the launch of the U-WIN portal.

A methamphetamine lab in Greater Noida, linked to the Mexican CJNG cartel, was busted by NCB, seizing 95kg of drugs. A West Delhi businessman, a Tihar jail warden, and a Mumbai chemist were involved. Chemicals and machinery were recovered, and four suspects were arrested.

TRAI extends the deadline to December 1 for telecom operators to implement traceability mandates for commercial messages to counter spam and phishing. Operators like Airtel, Vodafone-Idea, and Reliance Jio will issue daily warnings until November 30 to non-compliant entities, with blocking starting December 1.

Chaos erupted in a Ghaziabad courtroom as lawyers demanded their case be heard immediately, leading to a police lathicharge when they refused to leave. The protest escalated to vandalism, with furniture set ablaze and cameras damaged. The incident stemmed from a land dispute involving lawyer Nahar Singh Yadav.

The Election Commission refutes Congress' allegations of compromised electoral processes and EVM misuse in Haryana polls. It asserts that no evidence of wrongdoing exists, chastises Congress for creating doubts, and emphasises that such claims can incite public unrest. The detailed response clarifies misunderstandings regarding EVM battery status and counting procedures.

The Enforcement Directorate accused journalist Mahesh Langa of involvement in a multi-crore CGST fraud, linking him to 200 shell companies created for fraudulent input tax credit claims. Investigations revealed Langa's control over DA Enterprises and his lavish, unexplained expenses, resulting in his arrest while his wife and cousin were found innocent.

A rampant cyber scam involves criminals impersonating law enforcement officers and issuing 'Digital Arrest' threats via SMS, email, or WhatsApp. Victims are coerced into transferring large sums of money to avoid fabricated charges. Notable cases include a retired consultant losing Rs 2 crore and an elderly woman defrauded of Rs 5.9 crores. Authorities urge vigilance and reporting of suspicious activity.

J&K Police dismantled a heroin smuggling ring in Baramulla, arresting three individuals and seizing 2.7kg heroin valued at Rs 20 crore. Nazim Din, Waqar Ahmad Khawaja, and Manzoor Ahmad Bhat were detained following coordinated busts, with further investigations ongoing to identify additional members of the network.

If Donald Trump is re-elected, Harry or Meghan must not have any fear of being deported, Eric said. "Truthfully I don't give a damn about Prince Harry and I don't think this country does either," Eric said. Prince Harry ran into trouble after it was found out that he might have lied about his drug abuse when he applied for his US visa. In his memoir, Prince Harry admitted to having taken drugs which should have got his visa application in the US rejected.

Security forces eliminated two more terrorists after an attack near Akhnoor in Jammu, resulting in the death of military dog Phantom. The operation, involving special forces and advanced equipment, concluded with the deaths of all three terrorists. Increased surveillance aims to counter heightened infiltration attempts in the region as winter approaches.

At least five workers were killed and two injured in a terrorist attack on the site of a dam under construction in Panjgur, Balochistan. The attackers arrived on motorcycles, opened fire, and set machinery ablaze before escaping. The incident underscores the ongoing violence affecting development projects in the region.

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India may face up to 1 trillion cyberattacks annually by 2033, increasing to 17 trillion by 2047. Cybersecurity experts highlight growing risks due to rapid digital expansion and urge stronger measures. In 2023, India ranked third in cyberattack incidents, necessitating a national cybersecurity strategy.

​It was widely reported that Elon Musk had a tryst with Nicole Shanahan which led her then-husband, Google co-founder Sergey Brin, to file for divorce. Shanahan denied the affair but admitted to having sex with Elon. The NYT report said during that time Elon Musk wanted to have a baby with Shanahan through IVF and offered to donate sperm but she refused.

Choti Diwali, celebrated a day before Diwali, symbolizes the victory of good over evil and marks the occasion with rituals like lighting diyas and cleaning homes. The day fosters unity, positivity, and spiritual renewal, offering heartfelt exchanges of wishes. It prepares participants for the main festival, underscoring values like compassion, love, and togetherness.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar stressed the need for adapting to changing geopolitical situations and advocated for a whole-of-government approach in national security at the Army Commanders' Conference 2024. The conference coincided with the final stages of troop disengagement in eastern Ladakh between India and China.

YS Vijayamma clarified that YS Rajasekhara Reddy did not distribute properties during his lifetime. Amid ongoing disputes between her children, former CM Jagan Mohan Reddy and YS Sharmila, she urged them to reconcile. She emphasized unity within the family until 2019 and requested public restraint from spreading rumors or making negative comments.

The Kansas City Chiefs are reinforcing their roster ahead of the NFL trade deadline on November 5th, acquiring linebacker Josh Uche from the Patriots. Despite placing tight end Jody Fortson on Injured Reserve, the team remains strong with Travis Kelce's rejuvenated performance. Fans are abuzz with theories linking Kelce's success to Taylor Swift's charm.