An archaeological excavation at Thelunganur near Salem, Tamil Nadu, has uncovered a 3,200-year-old bowl bearing five graffiti symbols, potentially offering clues to early writing systems. The site has also yielded iron weapons, a possible steel sword and skeletal remains, helping researchers study Iron Age life and the origins of Tamil-Brahmi.

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The Reserve Bank of India has announced new measures aimed at stabilizing the rupee's value in foreign exchange markets. These measures include tightening foreign exchange derivative norms and creating a special window for oil marketing companies. By implementing a cash reserve requirement for large forex derivatives, the central bank seeks to curb speculative dollar demand. The impact of these interventions is expected to affect the rupee's value and forward premiums.

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested two people in a money laundering investigation linked to the transnational drug trafficking syndicate allegedly operated by Salim Ismail Dola, who was brought back to India from Turkiye in April. The agency alleged that the accused were involved in the clandestine manufacture of mephedrone, procurement of precursor chemicals and laundering of drug proceeds through hawala channels and multiple bank accounts. Earlier searches across four cities led to the seizure and freezing of assets worth Rs 1.33 crore, along with USD 2,200.

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested two people in a money laundering investigation linked to the transnational drug trafficking syndicate allegedly operated by Salim Ismail Dola, who was brought back to India from Turkiye in April. The agency alleged that the accused were involved in the clandestine manufacture of mephedrone, procurement of precursor chemicals and laundering of drug proceeds through hawala channels and multiple bank accounts. Earlier searches across four cities led to the seizure and freezing of assets worth Rs 1.33 crore, along with USD 2,200.

The Indian Olympic Association is set to elect a new Executive Council on December 5. This election will occur five days before the current committee's term ends. Sanjay Kumar Srivastava has been appointed as the returning officer for the polls. IOA President PT Usha emphasized the importance of good governance and transparency. The goal is to align institutions with the Olympic Charter and national sports governance framework.

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Tropical Storm Rachel is expected to make landfall either in northern Baja California or San Diego County as early as Saturday night, bringing with it a slew of potential hazards, including damaging coastal flooding.

The family of Daniel Magaña has filed a wrongful death claim against L.A. County, alleging staff at the Twin Towers jail failed to provide him with "psychiatric evaluation, monitoring, medication, and treatment" before he was found unresponsive in his cell earlier this year.