The 'Left Unity' panel (AISA-SFI-DSF) swept the Jawaharlal Nehru University Students Union (JNUSU) elections by winning all four central posts on Thursday. Aditi Mishra (AISA) was elected President, K Gopika (SFI) was declared Vice-President, Sunil Yadav (DSF) became General Secretary, while Danish Ali (AISA) was elected Joint Secretary. RSS-affiliated ABVP didn't win any seats this time.

Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium has been shortlisted as the venue for the T20 World Cup 2026 final, The Indian Express reported. The stadium had earlier hosted the ODI World Cup 2023 final, in which Australia defeated India. The upcoming T20 World Cup will be held in India and Sri Lanka in February and March 2026.

Pakistan violated the ceasefire on Thursday by allegedly firing projectiles into Afghanistan. "Pakistan used light and heavy weapons and targeted civilian areas," an Afghan military official told AFP. "We have not retaliated yet, out of respect for the ongoing negotiations," the official added. This comes as Afghan and Pakistani negotiators resume peace talks in Turkey on Thursday.

The "Official Apology Statement" trend is a viral social media format where brands post fake apology notes- not for mistakes, but for being too good at what they do. These posts mimic the tone and look of real corporate apologies but add a humorous twist. Brands like T-Series, Volkswagen, Keventers, and Banaleaf have joined the fun to connect with audiences.

The Uttar Pradesh government under CM Yogi Adityanath has increased financial aid under the Kanya Vivah Sahayata Yojana. Now, registered construction workers will get ₹65,000 for normal marriages, ₹75,000 for inter-caste, and ₹85,000 for mass marriages, plus ₹15,000 for event arrangements. The move aims to ensure no worker’s daughter faces financial distress while starting her new life.

Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath said mass marriages under the Kanya Vivah Sahayata Yojana will be fully organised by the Labour Department, including security, accommodation, transport, and food. Board Secretary Pooja Yadav added that the enhanced aid will benefit lakhs of families among the 1.88 crore registered workers, ensuring wider access to welfare schemes.

DuPont (DD) shares fell over 7% Thursday despite announcing a $2 billion share repurchase plan, including a $500 million accelerated buyback. The company slightly lowered its 2025 sales forecast to $6.84 billion from $6.87 billion. Q3 revenue rose 7% to $3.1 billion, while adjusted EPS of $1.09 was flat year-over-year, sparking investor concern over slowing growth momentum.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath inspected Banaras Railway Station on Thursday to review preparations for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's two-day visit beginning November 7. He directed officials to ensure cleanliness, security, and smooth arrangements. PM Modi is scheduled to inaugurate the Varanasi-Khajuraho Vande Bharat and three other trains from Banaras Station on November 8.

According to Dr Pooja, BDS, MDS, of NIMS University in Jaipur, although homemade mouth rinses like rose water and lemon juice may reduce oral bacteria briefly, they lack the robust antimicrobial activity required to neutralise volatile sulphur compounds effectively; professional dental hygiene and evidence-based mouthwashes remain essential.

Orano and Capgemini announce the deployment of the first intelligent humanoid robot in the nuclear sector. This project marks a major step forward for a strategic industry that has long been a pioneer in innovation. Deployed at the Orano Melox Ecole des Metiers in the Gard region of France, the robot named Hoxo is equipped with advanced sensors for real-time perception.

Opposition leaders shared pictures of BJP's Rakesh Sinha voting in Bihar Assembly elections months after voting in Delhi polls. AAP's Saurabh Bharadwaj called it an "open and shut case of fraud". Sinha responded to the allegations, saying, "My name was in Delhi voter list. Due to my active involvement in Bihar's politics, I got it changed to Manser Pur village."

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has sparked a row after he said at a rally, "If Congress exists, then only Muslims exist...without Congress, you (Muslims) are nothing." BJP's N Ramchander Rao condemned the remarks, stating, "For decades, Congress survived on dividing communities and now CM Reddy just proved it again." CM Reddy later claimed that his remarks were distorted.

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi alleged electoral malpractice in 2024 Haryana Assembly election. He claimed that approximately 25 lakh fake voters were created to manipulate the results in favour of BJP and alleged that a voter's photograph appeared 223 times in two different booths under different names. He also claimed that 501 voters were registered at a single address in Hodal.

Hundreds of Aadhaar cards were found abandoned in a pond in West Bengal's Burdwan district amid Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the state's electoral rolls. The sack was discovered during routine cleaning. BJP's West Bengal unit said these cards belong to 'Kanglus', referring to people of Bangladeshi origin or Bengali Muslims, adding that this is why SIR is "absolutely necessary".

Karnataka High Court on Thursday refused to lift the stay granted on a Government Order that deems any gathering of more than ten people in public places, including roads, parks, and playgrounds, as an unlawful assembly. The bench refused to interfere with the stay order and asked the state to approach the single judge with its request to lift the stay.

Following the viral video of a man being assaulted on a train in Jhansi, the North Central Railway clarified that the footage is old and no recent FIR has been filed. However, officials confirmed an internal inquiry has been launched to verify the video’s authenticity and investigate the alleged involvement of catering staff in the incident.

A video from Mumbai's Lokhandwala has gone viral, showing a woman parking her car in the middle of the road, causing a traffic jam. A frustrated resident confronted her, highlighting the daily struggle with poor parking and civic sense in the city. Netizens flooded Reddit with similar experiences, slamming 'entitled drivers' and chaotic road behavior.

The Delhi High Court has reserved its verdict on Dabur's plea for an interim injunction against Patanjali Ayurved's new advertisement, which had allegedly termed all other chyawanprash brands "dhoka". "You're saying everyone is 'dhokha', and I am genuine. How can you call all other chyawanprash 'dhokha'? You can say inferior, but you can't call them a fraud," the court said.

Venu, a 48-year-old autorickshaw driver from Kollam, Kerala, died after a six-day delay in treatment at Thiruvananthapuram Medical College Hospital, prompting a negligence complaint. In an audio message, he alleged staff neglect. Hospital authorities denied wrongdoing, stating the angioplasty window had closed on arrival and all possible treatments were provided before his condition worsened.

Pakistan's Deputy PM Ishaq Dar slammed a past Kabul visit by former ISI chief Faiz Hameed, calling it a 'cup of tea' that proved 'costly' and 'should not be repeated'. Referring to the 2021 trip after the Taliban takeover, Dar blamed it for rising militancy in Pakistan, calling it a grave diplomatic blunder.

The domestic equity indices closed lower on Thursday amid selling in broader markets and continued FII outflows. Selling pressure in banking, Financial Services, and FMCG heavyweights dragged the market sentiment as well. Sensex ended the session at 83,311.01, down 148.14 points or 0.18%.

'Stranger Things' actress Millie Bobby Brown shared that she will be guarding her daughter's privacy till she's old enough to share her own story. She said, "It's not my place to purposefully put her in spotlight unwillingly. If she chooses to share her personality one day with the world, like I did when I was young, that's something we'd support."

Filmmaker Neeraj Ghaywan recently spoke about the need for inclusivity in Bollywood. He said, "In Hindi cinema, we've been telling stories that revolve around 10-15% of population, mostly upper-caste." He added, "There've been no people from Dalit or tribal communities, either in front of or behind the camera. I'm probably one of the few acknowledged members from the community."

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee expressed anger after her party's mouthpiece reported that she personally received the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) voter enumeration form and assured to fill it. Banerjee clarified that she would not submit any form unless every citizen in Bengal did so, calling the report "misleading" and "purposefully propagated". Her party, TMC, has been opposing SIR.

Gen Z demands better pay, flexible hours and work-life balance, stated a report by The Gen Z Workplace Blueprint, which surveyed 750 respondents. The aforementioned factors serve as greater motivators than extra leaves or conventional perks, it adds. While 82% of respondents are enthusiastic about AI, 44% remain concerned about its long-term impact on jobs, found the report.