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Get the appGetNithya Raman, born in Thrissur, Kerala, has become the first South Asian to lead Los Angeles as its mayor. She defeated the Democratic incumbent in the election. Raman's victory marks a historic milestone, drawing praise from figures like Shashi Tharoor. She has a background of activism in Chennai before entering US politics.
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PoliticsPhoto: Hindustan TimesNithya Raman, originally from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, is set to become the mayor of Los Angeles. She left India at age six but remains connected to her roots. Her family in Kerala, including her paternal aunt and cousin, expressed pride in her achievement. Raman's father worked at Keltron, and her mother was a bank employee. She speaks Tamil fluently and understands Malayalam and Hindi.
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EntertainmentPhoto: Amar EntertainmentSridhar Parthasarathy, a famous mridangam player, passed away despite hospital efforts to save him. He continued playing beyond his scheduled time at the audience's request. Fellow artists have paid tribute and remembered his contributions. Singer Shankar Mahadevan expressed his emotions, questioning the manner of his farewell.
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PoliticsPhoto: News18 WorldA US intelligence memo alleges Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang had a romantic relationship with Alice Huang, a Chinese spy recruited by Beijing's Ministry of State Security. The memo, circulated before a US-China summit, is based on intelligence reports. Alice Huang is an executive at Singapore-based Megaspeed, a Nvidia customer. The allegations arise amid US concerns over semiconductor technology transfers to China.
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WorldPhoto: HT WorldOn November 7, US diplomatic missions issued warnings to Americans in the Middle East about potential attacks by Iranian-backed Houthi forces and reported Iranian threats targeting US officials. Alerts cover Saudi Arabia, UAE, Kuwait, Jordan, Qatar, Oman, Lebanon, Bahrain, Yemen, Iran, Jerusalem, and Iraq. Travelers are advised to stay vigilant, monitor local developments, and follow official guidance due to possible flight cancellations and travel disruptions.
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SciencePhoto: The HinduOn November 6, 2026, Assam government banned drone operations near Amur falcon congregation and roosting sites to protect the migratory birds. The ban targets unauthorized recreational, commercial, and non-essential drone flying, photography, and videography. Forest officials are tasked with identifying sensitive areas, monitoring, and coordinating with police for enforcement, alongside raising public awareness among tourists and content creators.
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Hindustan Times··Thrissur
Nithya Raman, born in Thrissur, Kerala, has become the first South Asian to lead Los Angeles as its mayor. She defeated the Democratic incumbent in the election. Raman's victory marks a historic milestone, drawing praise from figures like Shashi Tharoor. She has a background of activism in Chennai before entering US politics.
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