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- India
MBA student dies after fall from sixth floor of Jaipur university
A 23-year-old MBA student died after falling from the sixth floor of Poornima University in Jaipur on Saturday. Police are investigating the circumstances.
- Kerala
Former deputy tahsildar gets eight years in Kollam bribery case
A Kollam court has sentenced a former deputy tahsildar to eight years of rigorous imprisonment and a fine of ₹1 lakh for taking bribes.
- India
Two foreign nationals die in suspected electrocution at Bengaluru hotel
Two foreign nationals died after a suspected electrocution at a hotel in Bengaluru, and two others were hurt during a rescue effort.
- Kerala
Thiruvalla begins clearing footpath encroachments on MC Road as vendors protest
Civic authorities in Thiruvalla have started removing encroachments from footpaths along MC Road, and street vendors have responded with a march over delayed rehabilitation plans.
- Gulf
Ziina wins Dubai-it Award for Companies in Business
Dubai's Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed has named Dubai fintech firm Ziina the winner of the Dubai-it Award for Companies in the Field of Business.
- Kerala
Mammootty named Kerala Police's cyber security captain
Actor Mammootty has been appointed Cyber Security Captain of Kerala Police as the state launches a campaign against online fraud and cybercrime.
- Technology
Countertop ice makers draw attention as UAE households prepare for summer
Compact countertop ice makers are being promoted as a useful option for UAE homes that go through ice quickly during the hot months.
- Sports
West Indies win Mirpur Test by eight wickets against Bangladesh
West Indies defeated Bangladesh by eight wickets in the first Test at Mirpur.
- World
Halloween-themed blood drive held in Bangkok
Staff of the Thai Red Cross dressed in Halloween costumes at a blood donation drive in Bangkok.
- World
Explicit Footage Hits Giza Billboard After Hacking, Egypt Says
Egyptian authorities have said a cyberattack caused explicit video to play on a large digital billboard over a busy road in Giza, with similar screens in other countries also affected.
- Entertainment
Diljit Dosanjh answers Satluj jibes made during CJP protest
Diljit Dosanjh has hit back at mocking remarks about the Satluj made during a CJP protest, telling critics not to teach Punjabis how to fight. Abhijeet Dipke has responded to the exchange.
- Technology
ISRO sends up NVS-03 satellite to strengthen India's homegrown navigation system
The Indian Space Research Organisation has launched a next-generation satellite, NVS-03, to strengthen the country's indigenous GPS system.
- Gulf
Mohammed bin Rashid hails Sheikha Latifa's work during South Korea visit
Dubai's ruler praised Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum for her dedication while she represents the UAE in Seoul.
- India
Cheetah shot dead at Kuno National Park; two arrested
Two people have been arrested after a cheetah was shot dead in Kuno National Park, and six forest staff have been suspended.
- Kerala
BLM chairman freed on technical grounds; Crime Branch to approach Kozhikode court
The Kerala Crime Branch will seek court permission to re-arrest R Premkumar, founder of Bharath Lajna, over an alleged 15 crore rupee fraud.
- Kerala
Six families receive homes on Oommen Chandy's birth anniversary
The Oommen Chandy Foundation handed over houses to six underprivileged families on the late leader's 83rd birth anniversary and launched an education project.
- Kerala
NIT Calicut student drowns in Iruvanjipuzha river
An 18-year-old NIT Calicut student from Chennai drowned while bathing in the Iruvanjipuzha River in Kozhikode on Saturday.
- Gulf
Dubai-raised 10-year-old publishes book and pledges earnings to animal welfare
Aryahi Tiwari, a Year 6 Indian student in Dubai, has published her first book and is directing its earnings to animal welfare and cow shelters.
- Gulf
UAE fuel prices drop for November as oil spill cleanup and flight cuts continue
UAE motorists will pay less for petrol and diesel from November 1, while the environment ministry reports less marine pollution after a tanker spill.
- Sports
R Madhavan's son Vedaant eyes fresh start in college swimming after Asian Games
Vedaant Madhavan is preparing for a new phase of his swimming career with West Virginia University's team in the United States, following a disappointing Asian Games debut.