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A deadly tornado tore through Rio Bonito do Iguacu in southern Brazil, killing at least six and injuring about 750. With winds up to 250 km/h, it destroyed 90% of the town, flipping cars and demolishing buildings. Rescue teams continue searching for survivors as officials warn of more possible casualties amid widespread regional storms.
Delhi Health Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh warned government hospital heads to resolve medicine shortages within 10 days. He directed them to submit supply demands to the Central Procurement Agency promptly and maintain daily inventory checks. Pankaj cautioned that negligence in ensuring essential medicines or patient care would invite strict action.
The Enforcement Directorate’s Bengaluru office has attached assets worth ₹21 crore belonging to Karnataka Congress MLA Satish Krishna Sail in a money laundering probe linked to illegal iron ore exports. The assets, held via his Goa-based firm Shree Mallikarjun Shipping Pvt Ltd, were seized under PMLA following a 2010 Belekeri Port iron ore inspection.
The Jubilee Hills by-poll has become a major political talking point, with both the ruling Congress and opposition BRS intensifying their campaigns. As the campaign period nears its end today at 5 PM, both parties are focusing on poll management and strategizing their efforts to target voters at each polling station and division.
November 8 marks the International Day of Radiology (IDoR), a day dedicated to recognizing the critical role radiologists play in healthcare. It aims to raise awareness about the importance of medical imaging in diagnosing. The day also highlights advancements in radiology technology and the ongoing efforts to improve patient care through imaging techniques.
The winter session of Parliament will begin on December 1 and run until Dec 19, spanning a total of 19 days. This was announced by Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju. The central government is expected to introduce several key bills during this session, making it a crucial period for legislative activity.
Airline operations at Delhi, India’s busiest airport, began returning to normal on Monday morning after a technical glitch in the air traffic control system. The disruption had delayed over 800 flights the previous day. Airport authorities are working to ensure smooth operations and minimize further passenger inconvenience.
A team from the Polavaram Project Authority (PPA), led by CEO Atul Jain, is visiting the Polavaram project in Eluru district, Andhra Pradesh. The team is inspecting the dam and diaphragm wall works and reviewing the project’s progress. During the visit, they will assess the latest developments and discuss key issues related to the project.
India and New Zealand have concluded the 4th round of Free Trade Agreement (FTA) talks in Auckland and Rotorua today. The discussions, which lasted five days, were described as constructive and forward-looking by the Commerce Ministry. Union Minister Piyush Goyal confirmed that both sides agreed to maintain momentum through inter-sessional work.
Jan Suraaj leader Prashant Kishore dismissed poll predictions, saying the record 65% turnout in Bihar’s first election phase signals “definite change.” The EC reported smooth voting across 45,341 stations with no re-poll required. Scrutiny in all 121 constituencies found no irregularities, marking a peaceful and transparent electoral process.
Bangladeshi ex-PM Sheikh Hasina accused interim leader Muhammad Yunus of pursuing “violent and extremist policies” damaging Dhaka-New Delhi relations. She condemned the ban on Awami League activities as unconstitutional and hinted at an election boycott. Living in exile in India since 2024, Hasina thanked Indians for offering her refuge.
North Korea’s defense minister warned of intensified “offensive action” after the regime’s latest ballistic missile test, prompting strong condemnation from Washington. The provocation has reignited regional security concerns. The launch followed Trump’s recent Asia tour, during which he expressed openness to talks with Kim Jong Un.
Reliance Jio has exciting news for its users. The Google Gemini AI Pro plan, previously available only to those aged 18 to 25, is now being extended to users above 25 years of age. The plan, worth ₹35,100 for 18 months, is available for free with a monthly recharge of ₹349.
Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu has canceled his visit to Malaysia due to ongoing flight delays caused by technical issues at Delhi, Mumbai, and recently Hyderabad airports. Since this morning, the minister has been holding a review meeting with the Airport Authority, DGCA, and other officials to resolve the issue promptly.
J&K officials said that two unidentified terrorists were killed as the army foiled an infiltration attempt along the Line of Control in Kupwara district, Jammu and Kashmir. The Srinagar-based Chinar Corps confirmed the operation. It was launched following specific intelligence inputs about the attempted infiltration in the Keran sector of Kupwara.