The Long Read
Delhi AQI row: AAP alleges data fraud, BJP fires back over Punjab stubble ‘conspiracy’
AAP accuses data manipulation amid Delhi AQI surge, BJP counters with Punjab stubble-fire conspiracy claims.
Number of villages without 4G connectivity falls by three-fourths in four years
Villages lacking 4G fell by 75% in four years, aided by BSNL and private operators, per DoT data obtained by The Hindu.
Police rush to Belagavi City Corporation after bomb threat, declared hoax
Police rush to Belagavi City Corporation after a bomb-threat call; thorough search reveals no explosives, declared a hoax.
At peak of air pollution on Deepavali night, data goes missing at several govt monitoring stations in Delhi
Delhi air quality data vanished at peak Deepavali pollution, potentially masking worse AQI across multiple monitoring stations.
Deepavali pollution spike: How does it affect lung function and respiratory health? | Explainer
Doctors explain how firecracker smoke and the Deepavali pollution spike affect lung function, who is most vulnerable and how to reduce exposure.
World
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Krakow shooting suspect has died in hospital, police say
Six people were killed in the shooting, and three bodies of the suspect's family members were found at their home.
Cinema & Streaming
— reviews · box office · interviews
Cover Review★★★★½
‘Bass X Machina’ series review: Exhilarating genre mash-up rides out boldly
Bass X Machina blends western, steampunk and sci-fi influences into an exhilarating adventure, pairing eye-popping visuals with thoughtful themes on race, justice and exploitation
‘Possible Love’ movie review: Lee Chang-dong’s exquisitely layered study of covetousness
Poignant, tightly wound study of covetousness and class injustice in Lee Chang-dong’s Possible Love, anchored by stellar performances.
Keralam film chamber opposes CBFC advisory allowing review, modification of movie titles
KFCC opposes CBFC's advisory declaring film titles non-final, warning it burdens producers and harms pre-production, publicity, and promotion efforts.
Politics
All politicsNumber of villages without 4G connectivity falls by three-fourths in four years
Villages lacking 4G fell by 75% in four years, aided by BSNL and private operators, per DoT data obtained by The Hindu.
Local · Bangalore
More localGear up to stack your deck at the upcoming Bangalore Card Show 2.0
The upcoming Bangalore Card Show 2.0 has collectors, enthusiasts and the curious eagerly waiting to see what the weekend holds
Bengaluru family murders: Two more bodies found in Shiradi Ghat, all seven bodies recovered
Police recover all seven Bengaluru family murder victims, with two more bodies found in Shiradi Ghat, signaling final phase of investigations.
Rajajinagar murders: Two more bodies recovered near Chamundi hills in Mysuru
Two more bodies recovered near Chamundi Hills in Mysuru as police probe the Rajajinagar murders, raising total traced victims to five.
Crime Watch
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BJP alleges conspiracy to worsen Delhi pollution, claims Punjab farm fires were ‘deliberate’
Flagging a ‘conspiracy’ behind high number of farm fires in Punjab, Mishra pointed at that members from Delhi who are in Punjab. | India News
Update9 Nov
BMC bans rockets, aerial firecrackers across Mumbai till Nov 25 after multiple fires
The decision comes after major fire incidents occurred due to bursting of firecrackers at different locations | India News
Probe9 Nov
Bodies of 2 remaining family members of Bengaluru cab driver found as search across 2 states ends
Indushekar, the cab driver, allegedly killed his wife and he relatives and dumped their bodies at separate places | India News
Court9 Nov
Plea in SC to ensure hygienic drinking water, medical facilities at railway stations
Plea in SC to ensure hygienic drinking water, medical facilities at railway stations | India News
Awards & Honours
— recognising the people behind the year's quieter wins★
HonourOscar Short Film Race Spotlights Bold Stories, New Animation Tech and Creative Risk-Taking
Filmmakers behind Oscar-contending shorts on creative freedom, limited resources, new animation tech and stories best told in 40 minutes or less.
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Honour‘Elsinore,’ ‘I See Buildings Fall Like Lightning’ and ‘Animol’ Lead British Independent Film Awards Nominations
The nominees for the 2026 British Independent Film Awards have been revealed.
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HonourFirst Vatican-Produced Film Submitted to Oscars Boarded by Hollywood Ventures Group (EXCLUSIVE)
'Green Lava,' the first Vatican-produced film in contention for an Oscar, has been boarded by Hollywood Ventures Group.
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HonourBAFTA Trustees Accused of Potentially Violating Charity Law Over Free Ceremony Tickets
BAFTA trustees may have violated U.K. charity laws by accepting awards show tickets that were not disclosed in the organization's financial accounts.
Health & Wellbeing
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What's your love language - and does it actually mean anything?
The theory of ‘Love Languages’ has no scientific origin but it's often still mentioned in modern dating.
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Crime
TDB flags ghee shortage ahead of Sabarimala pilgrimage season
TDB flags ghee shortage ahead of Sabarimala pilgrimage season | India News
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Sports
Sports Personality of the Year returns - with five awards decided by public
BBC Sports Personality of the Year will be held on 13 December - and audiences will have more influence than ever over the awards.
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Sports
England make massive step up in Australia victory
In his latest column, England World Cup winner Matt Dawson reflects on an impressive win for Steve Borthwick's side against Australia in the Nations Championship.
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World
Pope delivers veiled rebuke of Milei's austerity measures
Pope Leo made the comments as he arrived in Argentina on the second leg of his Latin America tour.