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‘Very few complaints’ received so far on police brutality during July 20 protests, says Supreme Court

The Supreme Court, on Thursday (November 5, 2026), observed that the High Powered Enquiry Committee (HPEC) looking into police brutality during the July 20 protests reported that “very few complaints” were received. The Action Taken Report issued on October 31 noted that none were received physically or online. The Court allowed petitioners the liberty to forward whatever material they have, including video clips, to the HPEC for its consideration.

At least six fire units, including water tenders and rescue vehicles, were rushed to the spot. According to DCP (Central) Rohit Rajbir Singh, around 15 construction workers were present at the site when the building collapsed. Six to seven workers have been accounted for so far, of whom four escaped unhurt. Three workers were pulled out of the debris; two were declared dead, while the third is out of danger.

ECI announces Special Summary Revision of electoral rolls in four States, two UTs

The Election Commission on Thursday (November 5, 2026) announced a Special Summary Revision of electoral rolls in Arunachal Pradesh, Chandigarh, Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, Mizoram, Odisha and Sikkim.

The poll roll revision exercise seeks to enrol eligible voters, particularly young and first-time electors, and facilitate advance applications from those who will become eligible on April 1, July 1 and October 1, 2027. The draft electoral rolls will be published on November 30. Final publication of electoral rolls will take place on January 21, 2027. The Commission has directed Chief Secretaries of the respective States and UTs to ensure adequate manpower and resources for the exercise.

Democrats vow to rein in Donald Trump as he shows off White House ballroom

Democrats vowed to use their resounding midterm victory to rein in President Donald Trump, setting ​up two years of possible deadlock in Washington, as Mr. Trump spent his first post-election appearance showing off his under-construction White House ballroom.

A wave of anger over Mr. Trump’s policies, particularly the U.S.-Iran war’s ‌role in pushing the cost of living higher, helped Democrats take the Senate, where they flipped seats in deeply Republican states for ​a majority of at least 54-44. Democrats also gained at least 30 seats in the House of Representatives.

U.S. midterm elections witness historic firsts: First Black woman governor to first Muslim senator

The U.S. midterm elections 2026 will be remembered not just for the stunning number of losses Democrats handed to President Donald Trump and Republicans, but also for a wave of historic firsts across the country.

The closely watched polls, held on November 3, 2026, saw voters electing the first Native American female governor, the first Black female governor, the first Muslim US senator and first openly gay male US senator. The astonishing blue wave also means the United States will likely have its first-ever Black speaker of the House.

Cristiano Ronaldo retires from Portuguese national team

Cristiano Ronaldo ‌announced his intention ​to ⁠retire from the Portuguese ‌national team ‌on Thursday ‌(November 5, 2026) in ⁠a ⁠social media post. The 41-year-old ​said ‌that he would ‘hand back the number ‌7 shirt’ ​after the November ⁠international break.

Ronaldo has ‌made 234 appearances for Portugal and scored ‌146 goals. He captained ⁠the team to their ⁠first major trophy at Euro 2016 and helped them win the 2019 and 2025 ​Nations Leagues. He ​holds the all-time ⁠record for international ⁠appearances and ‌for international goals. It was a sad ending to a lauded career that began more than two decades ago before Euro 2004 and finished with him walking out on the national team after falling out with coach Jorge Jesus.

Visa must for undocumented six non-Muslim communities who entered India before December 31, 2024: Home Ministry

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has amended the Immigration and Foreigners (Exemption) Order, 2025, making it mandatory for members of six non-Muslim communities from Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Pakistan who, fearing “religious persecution”, entered India on or before December 31, 2024, without valid travel documents, or whose documents have since expired, to obtain an “appropriate visa” for their continued stay in the country.

States asked to flag data quality concerns, make corrections in real time during Census 2027

The Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India (RG&CCI) has asked all States to track the progress of data collection during the population enumeration phase of Census 2027 in real time, enabling authorities to identify “data quality concerns” and initiate corrective measures in a “timely” manner.

India-born Nithya Raman beats Democratic incumbent to become LA mayor

Democratic socialist Nithya Raman ousted incumbent Democrat Karen Bass to become the next mayor of Los Angeles, ending a heated race that saw the one-time allies spar over frustration with the status quo. Ms. Bass called Raman on Thursday (November 5, 2026) to concede, after the latest numbers showed Raman with 52% of the vote against the outgoing mayor’s 48%, with three-quarters of votes counted.

ECI issues fresh work allocation order; brings back oversight on IT head

More than three months after the row over the movement of Information Technology head Seema Khanna’s files, the Election Commission of India has issued a fresh order bringing back oversight over her department through a Deputy Election Commissioner (DEC).

Foreign Secretary Misri sets stage for Nepal PM’s upcoming India visit

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Thursday (November 5, 2026) met Nepal Prime Minister Balendra Shah in Kathmandu, with discussions focused on “possible outcomes and initiatives” from the expected upcoming visit of the Himalayan nation’s leader to New Delhi.

Just one local terrorist active in Kashmir, but terror threat remains: IGP Sujit Kumar

The militancy graph in Kashmir has dropped to one local recruit, but the inputs on an impending attack keep security forces on an alert mode, Inspector General of Police (IGP) Sujit Kumar said on Thursday (November 5, 2026).

CJP leaders Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka appear before Delhi Police in Jantar Mantar trespassing cases

Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) co-conveners Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka appeared before the Delhi Police Crime Branch in Rajouri Garden on Thursday (November 5, 2026) after being summoned for questioning in connection with cases linked to trespass into the denotified Jantar Mantar protest site in October.

Trump designates Oval Office as national monument

U.S. President Donald Trump signed an order on Thursday (November 5, 2026) designating the Oval Office as a national monument, redoubling his focus on beautifying the White House despite a brutal midterm defeat for his Republican Party. Critics accused Mr. Trump of ignoring voter concerns over the Iran war and affordability ahead of Tuesday’s (November 4, 2026) midterm elections and obsessing instead on multiple construction and renovation projects in the capital.

Asian Champions Trophy: India retains crown with a late surge

For almost three quarters in the final against Japan on Thursday, the host was like a headless chicken, running all across the field, dominating possession, passing the ball around and repeatedly entering the opposition circle, only to mess up. By the time the hooter went at full time, India had won 4-1, defended its Asian Champions Trophy title and the spectators who packed the Olympian Balbir Singh international stadium in the middle of a weekday got their money’s worth.

Satya Niketan collapse: Delhi police file 638-page chargesheet against six

Nearly two months after a five-storey paying guest (PG) accommodation in south Delhi’s Satya Niketan collapsed, killing seven persons and leaving several others injured, the Delhi police on Thursday filed a 638-page chargesheet against six persons in connection with the incident. The police examined 87 witnesses, including residing students, neighbours and locals during the probe.