Breaking News, November 5 | Highlights

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday (November 5) expressed grief over the demise of noted folk singer Sharda Sinha, who breathed her last at AIIMS Delhi today. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), the Prime Minister said Sinha's demise is an irreparable loss for the music world.

Sharda Sinha, folk singer, dies at AIIMS Delhi after prolonged illness 

Shiv Sena candidate Suvarna Karanje today filed a complaint against MLA Sunil Raut for his comments against her. In the complaint, she has demanded the disqualification of Sunil Raut from contesting assembly elections and his arrest. She also requested the CEO to enhance her security.

Concrete blocks collapsed at construction site of bullet train project in Gujarat's Anand today.

On cracks developing on the outer wall of Shri Jagannath Temple, Chief Administrator of the temple, Arabinda Kumar Padhee said, "The ASI has been taking care of the restoration and repair work of Shri Jagannath Temple in Puri. over the last few months, we have discovered cracks on the outer wall of the temple and on this, we have requested for an urgent repair and restoration of the outer wall by the ASI. At the same time, the technical team of the temple administration has taken cognisance of the cracks and undertaken some urgent repair work. We have corrected the crevices and removed mosses and algae from the affected areas and also we have tried to prevent water seepage."

Ranchi: Congress-JMM-RJD-CPI-M release joint manifesto for Jharkhand Assembly elections

Uttarakhand: Two patients injured in the Almora bus accident were brought to AIIMS Rishikesh, by helicopter, today.

An encounter breaks out between Security Forces and terrorists in the Ketsun forest area of Bandipora. Exchange of fire underway. More details awaited.

Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju announced on Tuesday (November 5) the date for the commencement of the Winter Session of Parliament. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), he said the winter session of Parliament will begin on 25th November and will continue till 20th December 2024.

To initiate the process for the panchayat polls, the Jammu and Kashmir administration has begun preparations to update the electoral roll starting November 11, following a directive from the State Election Commission (SEC) to publish the revised list by January 6 next year.

The SEC recently directed for a special revision of the electoral roll in view of the panchayat polls. Deputy commissioners in all 20 districts of Jammu and Kashmir have started the revision process after the SEC issued the official notification last week, officials said.

District panchayat election officers (DPEOs) have instructed officials to carry out the roll updates with key stages that include adding new eligible voters, updating the existing voter information and removing ineligible entries.

Officials have been directed to ensure accuracy and efficiency during the verification process and conduct outreach efforts to inform the citizens of their right to participate in the democratic process.

By 2027, India's economy will be at third spot after US, China, said Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in Ranchi.

Sanjay Kumar Verma, IPS (MH:1990) to be the new DGP of Maharashtra.

Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin attended various events in Coimbatore.

Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu, along with Union Ministers Kiren Rijiju and Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, inaugurates the First Asian Buddhist Summit 2024.

FIR registered against Union Minister and JDS leader HD Kumaraswamy following a complaint by ADGP M Chandrashekar. 

Supreme Court upholds constitutional validity of 'Uttar Pradesh Board of Madrasa Education Act 2004’. 

Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Idgah dispute: Supreme Court posts after two weeks mosque committee's pleas challenging Allahabad High Court's order upholding the maintainability of suits filed by the Hindu side.

Bihar: The four-day Chhath Puja begins. Devotees perform the rituals of 'Nahay Khay' on the first day today.

Maharashtra Elections: NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar addresses 'Swabhiman Sabha' in  Shirsuphal.

Today, PM Narendra Modi inquired about Padma Bhushan awardee singer Sharda Sinha's medical condition. He called her son Anshuman Sinha and assured all kind of support for her treatment. She is on ventilator support, confirms Anshuman Sinha.

Water sprinkler pressed into service to tackle dust pollution in Delhi. 

Delhi: Chhath Puja devotees offer prayer in Yamuna even as a layer of toxic foam floats on the river surface. The four-day Chhath festival begins today with 'nahay khaye'. 

Uttar Pradesh: Congress MP and Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi arrives in Lucknow. He will attend several events in Raebareli today.

Delhi: Thick toxic foam seen floating on the Yamuna River in Kalindi Kunj, as pollution level in the river remains high. 

Maharashtra Assembly Election | FIR registered against Sunil Raut, Shiv Sena (UBT) candidate from Vikroli constituency and brother of Sanjay Raut, under sections 79, 351(2) and 356(2) of BNS for his reported objectionable comments against a woman candidate of CM Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena. 

Odisha: Sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik created a sand artwork of cricketer Virat Kohli at Puri Beach, on the occasion of his birthday.

Delhi: Preparations underway at ITO Ghat for Chhath Puja. The four-day festival begins today with 'nahay khaye'. 

Delhi: Devotees perform rituals at Kalindi Kunj Chhath Ghat, as the festival of Chhath Puja begins.

Assam Chief Minister and Jharkhand BJP Assembly Election Co-in-charge Himanta Biswa Sarma said, "Many things were discussed in the meeting. PM ​​Modi has a program on the 10th, that was also discussed. We are going to win Hatia and Jharkhand with a huge margin of votes."

Delhi: An uncontrolled DTC bus hit a person and a police constable of PS Civil Lines and rammed into the divider near Monastery Market, Ring Road. Unfortunately, both the victims have died. Both were declared brought dead. The driver of the DTC bus Vinod Kumar, a resident of Ghazipur (57) is in police custody. The bus was in a Breakdown state and there was no passenger in the bus except one DO of DTC. Legal action is being taken, said Delhi Police.

USA: Security heightened in front of the Philly Art Museum in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania ahead of the rally of US Presidential candidate Kamala Harris and Tim Walz for the US Presidential Election 2024 scheduled to take place on November 5.

Tamil Nadu: Prayers were offered for the victory of US Presidential candidate Kamala Harris at her ancestral village, Thulasendrapuram.