Jain Dhyan Mandir to Open in Karwan
Hyderabad's Jain community will inaugurate a meditation shrine featuring all 24 Tirthankaras and Dadaguru at the historic Shri Jain Kushal Dadawadi temple on November 15.
Around 20 People Fall Ill After Eating At Karimnagar Hotel
Around 20 people reportedly developed health problems after eating at a mandi hotel in Karimnagar town on Friday night, with the incident coming to light on Wednesday.
TMP demands apology from Tripura BJP MLA over remarks against tribal community; CPM seeks action
Digital Desk | Agartala, Nov 11 (IANS) A controversy has erupted in Tripura over alleged derogatory remarks by BJP MLA Tafajjal Hossain against the tribal community. Ruling BJPs ally Tipra Motha Party (TMP) founder-supremo Pradyot Bikram Manikya Debbarma demanded an apology, while CPI (M) state secretary and Leader of Opposition (LoP) Jitendra Chaudhury urged the state government to take action against the legislator. Hossain, however, expressed regret over the remarks and appealed for peace and communal harmony. The controversy follows the circulation of a video on social media, purportedly showing the Boxanagar MLA making objectionable comments about the food habits and cultural identity of Tipra Motha supporters and tribal people. Reacting strongly, TMP chief Debbarma said the food habits of indigenous communities were an integral part of their culture and tradition and that nobody had the right to ridicule or dictate their choices. Yes, we eat pork. This is our taste, our culture and our traditional food, he said in a video message, asserting that people from the Northeast should not be subjected to discrimination or humiliation over their dietary practices. Demanding an apology from Hossain, the tribal leader urged his community not to remain silent when its dignity and identity were questioned. He also expressed hope that the BJP leadership would disapprove of the alleged remarks. Drawing a parallel with the recent controversy involving social media influencer Amir Shaukeen over alleged derogatory comments against Northeastern people, Debbarma said the attitude reflected in the two incidents was similar. Meanwhile, Left leader Chaudhury condemned the alleged remarks, describing them as deeply objectionable and contrary to Tripura's tradition of communal harmony and mutual respect. He said an elected representative who had taken an oath under the Constitution was expected to maintain dignity and exercise responsibility in public discourse. The CPI (M) leader urged Chief Minister Manik Saha and the state government to take appropriate action against the MLA, asserting that political affiliation should not shield anyone from accountability. Chaudhury also called upon BJP leaders to publicly distance themselves from the alleged remarks. The controversy has surfaced at a politically sensitive time, as the BJP and its ally Tipra Motha Party (TMP), despite contesting against each other in the April elections to the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC), subsequently joined hands to form the Executive Committee of the tribal council. The Tuesdays participation of Chief Minister Manik Saha and Pradyot Bikram Manikya Debbarma in the expansion of the TTAADC Executive Committee and the swearing-in- ceremony had underscored their political engagement as alliance partners. The latest episode has, however, brought the issues of tribal identity, mutual respect and political accountability into the spotlight. However, BJP MLA Tafajjal Hossain expressed regret over his remarks and urged peace and communal harmony. In a video message posted on social media, the MLA sought to clarify his remarks made at Sonamura in Sepahijala district, alleging that the CPI (M) was distorting his statement and carrying out a politically motivated misinformation campaign. The MLA said he had never intended to hurt anyone through his words. However, expressing regret, Hossain said that if any of his remarks had hurt his tribal brothers and sisters, he was sincerely sorry. He also appealed to people not to pay heed to what he described as misinformation and urged everyone to maintain peace and communal harmony.
Hyderabad Protest Seeks Release Of Noida Activists
Students and activists stage a protest at Sundarayya Park, demanding the release of workers and activists arrested over the April 2026 labour movement in Noida.
Three Women Injured in Faridabad Car-Ambulance Collision, Villagers Protest
A car collided with an ambulance in Faridabad, injuring three women and sparking a protest from local villagers demanding justice. Three Women Injured in Faridabad Car-Ambulance Collision, Villagers Protest
Sunil Jakhar Accuses AAP of Corruption in Punjab PCS Exam Scandal
Sunil Jakhar criticizes the AAP government over alleged corruption in the Punjab PCS exam results, demanding a CBI investigation. Sunil Jakhar Accuses AAP of Corruption in Punjab PCS Exam Scandal
Odisha Celebrates Mandia Diwas 2026: A Milestone for the Nutri-Cereal Economy
The second and concluding day of the 5th edition of Mandia Dibasa (Millet Day) concluded on a high note at the Mayfair Convention in Bhubaneswar, drawing policymakers, agricultural experts, researchers, and progressive farmers from across the region. Organised by the Department of Agriculture and Farmers Empowerment, Government of Odisha, the two-day convention centred around the [] The post Odisha Celebrates Mandia Diwas 2026: A Milestone for the Nutri-Cereal Economy appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Puri Srimandir Queue Ramp System to Undergo Modifications Before Margasira Launch
The proposed queue ramp system at Puris iconic Srimandir, designed to streamline devotee movement and enable hassle-free darshan, has sparked debate after temple management members highlighted potential design flaws in the newly built structure. The issue was brought to light by Srimandir Chief Administrator Arabinda Padhee, who confirmed that certain operational difficulties were noticed during [] The post Puri Srimandir Queue Ramp System to Undergo Modifications Before Margasira Launch appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Acceleration in clean technology needed to ensure decline in world's emissions: Study
Adopting clean energy solutions such as solar, wind, and electric vehicles can play a pivotal role in lowering carbon emissions. The Global Carbon Project highlights a concerning forecast of rising emissions in India that may exceed earlier predictions. While many nations are successfully decreasing fossil fuel emissions, a rapid shift to cleaner energy sources is critical, as our carbon budget is narrowing, demanding immediate action to meet 2028 emission goals.
Best Virtual Machine Software for Mac (2026): Compare Parallels, VMware Fusion, UTM
Macworld Even the most loyal Mac users recognize that Windows still rules the roost in the world of desktop and laptop computers, and there are many important apps that only run on Windows. For example, the Windows version of Microsoft Office includes the Access database that has never been available for the Mac, and there are many professional graphics and video tools that are Windows-only. And, of course, there are all those A-List games that have never even glanced in the direction of us poor, forgotten Mac gamers . If you need to run Windows software or games on your Macs then this article will reveal the best way to do so. Read on to discover the best options for running Windows, and Windows apps, on your Mac. You may also like to read our guide to How to install Windows and run Windows apps on a Mac (M-series models). We also cover how to run Windows on an Intel Mac separately. Best Virtual Machine for Mac 2026: Best VMs to run Windows on a Mac Read on for the best virtual machines for Mac. Our top choice is Parallels, now version 27, but we also consider VMware and alternative options, including emulators that let you run Windows apps on a Mac without even installing Windows to Microsofts Windows 365 service. At a Glance Best VM Comparison Tool Best For Price Apple Silicon Support Parallels Desktop Best overall Paid Yes VMware Fusion Free personal use Free Yes CrossOver Windows apps w/o Windows Paid Yes UTM Best for open-source developers Free/$9.99 Yes 1. Parallels Desktop: Best VM software for Mac Pros Straightforward Windows installation. Excellent integration with Mac apps. Useful tools for development and testing. Improved graphics support for professional software. Cons Most editions require a subscription. Windows licensing costs extra. Version 27 requires Apple silicon. Limited compatibility with modern Windows games. Price When Reviewed: Standard $99.99 annual subscription or $219.99 perpetual license; Pro $119.99 annual subscription; Business $149.99 annual subscription Best Prices Today: Retailer Price Parallels (1 year) $99.99 View Deal Parallels (Perpetual License) $219.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Parallels Desktop remains our top choice for running Windows alongside macOS. It creates a virtual PC on your Mac, letting you use Windows applications without restarting. You can also create Linux and macOS virtual machines for development and testing. Its biggest strength is how comfortably Windows fits into a Mac workflow. Coherence mode hides the Windows desktop, leaving individual Windows apps alongside your Mac apps. You can keep Windows applications in the Dock, share folders, copy and paste between applications, and drag files between operating systems. Parallels can download and install Windows 11 on Arm for you. Youll need a suitable Windows licence, although an eligible existing key may save you buying another. Version 27 supports macOS 27 Golden Gate and drops support for Intel Macs, whose owners must use an earlier release. Its main addition is OpenGL 4.3 support for demanding Windows graphics applications, with full hardware acceleration requiring an M3 or newer Mac running macOS Sequoia or later. Standard suits everyday Windows applications, while Pro offers higher resource limits and additional developer tools. Standard has subscription and one-time purchase options; Pro requires a subscription. Major upgrades are included while a subscription is active. Allow plenty of memory: 16GB or more is recommended. Gaming remains a weakness, with DirectX 11.1 support leaving many DirectX 12 titles out of reach. Use the 14-day trial to check your essential software. For regular Windows work, Parallels ease of use and close Mac integration justify its place ahead of the alternatives. Read our full Parallels Desktop for Mac review 2. VMware Fusion Best free virtual machine Pros Fusion allows you to use it for free if its for personal, home and student use. Cons VMware doesnt update Fusion as regularly as Parallels is updated. Price When Reviewed: Free (personal use); $120 (commercial) Best Prices Today: Retailer Price VMware (Fusion Player, personal use) Free View Deal VMware Fusion Pro (non-commercial use) Free View Deal VMware Desktop Hypervisor Pro $120 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide For many years, VMware Fusion and Parallels Desktop competed head-to-head as the leading virtualization software for Mac, with both companies regularly updating their software with new features and performance improvements. In recent years, however, VMware has slowed development, and Fusion no longer receives the same level of attention. In fact, the software has become surprisingly difficult to find on VMwares website since Broadcom acquired the company. Fusion 13, released in November 2022, added support for virtualization on Apple Silicon Macs, allowing M1 and M2 users to run the Arm version of Windows. Like Parallels Desktop, Fusion virtualizes Windows on Arm on Apple silicon Macs. Parallels also offers limited emulation of Intel-based operating systems in its Pro, Business and Enterprise editions, but performance is slow and significant restrictions apply. Subsequent updates addressed some of these shortcomings. Fusion 13.5, released in October 2023, introduced DirectX 11 support for improved graphics performance and added a Get Windows option that simplified downloading and installing Windows 11 on Arm. Version 13.6 followed in September 2024 with vmcli command-line support and compatibility with newer guest operating systems, although the pace of development still lagged behind Parallels. One of Fusions biggest advantages is its price. VMware first introduced a free personal edition with Fusion Player in 2020, but it now offers the full-featured Fusion Pro free for personal, home and student use. After creating a VMware account, users can download the software without paying a licence fee, making it one of the best-value virtualization solutions available. Like Parallels, Fusion creates a virtual machine that lets you run Windows, Linux and other operating systems alongside macOS without rebooting. It supports Intel and Apple Silicon Macs, allows users to customise CPU and memory allocation, create snapshots, drag and drop files between operating systems and accelerate graphics using DirectX 11. However, Fusion no longer matches Parallels for ease of use. Downloading the software still involves navigating Broadcoms confusing website, and while the Get Windows feature has simplified installation, the overall setup process remains more technical than Parallels. Fusion has also dropped its Unity mode, which previously integrated Windows applications directly into the macOS desktop, and it still lacks DirectX 12 support, limiting compatibility with many modern games. Although VMware Fusion has fallen behind its main rival in polish and new features, its strong performance and free personal licence make it an excellent choice for developers, IT professionals, students and home users who occasionally need to run Windows on a Mac. Users looking for the smoothest, most beginner-friendly experience, however, will still find Parallels Desktop the better all-round option. Youll need to register for a VMware account, but Fusion Pro is free to download here . Read our full VMware Fusion review 3. UTM Virtual Machines: Best open-source VM/emulation Pros Affordable/free option for running Windows on Mac Runs on Intel and Apple Silicon Runs older versions of Windows and Linux Cons More complex than its rivals No tech-support Price When Reviewed: $9.99 Best Prices Today: Retailer Price Mac App Store $9.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide UTM Virtual Machines from Turing Software is currently sitting at no.1 on the Business section of the Mac App Store . It costs $9.99/9.99 on the Mac App Store, but, because UTM is an open-source project, theres also a free versionsimply called UTMavailable on the Turing website . UTM can run on Macs with either Intel or Apple Silicon processors (running macOS Big Sur 11.3 or later). It provides two different options depending on the type of Mac youre usingvirtualization and emulation. So, if you have an Intel Mac, UTM can use virtualization to create a virtual machine that runs the Intel version of Windows. And, if you have a Mac with Apple Silicon you can use virtualization to create a virtual machine that runs Windows On Arm. But, if you want to run the older Intel version of Windows on a Mac with Apple Silicon, then UTM will use emulation in order to run Window since that version isnt designed for the Mac processors. Virtualization provides better performance, but emulation is useful if you need to run Windows apps or software that require a specific version of Windows. UTMs combination of virtualization and emulation makes it useful for running different operating systems and processor architectures. Parallels also offers limited x86 emulation, but its main strength is running Arm-based virtual machines on Apple silicon. UTM requires more technical knowledge: expect to work with installation images and configure settings yourself, with less guidance than Parallels provides. Performance is good, though. The one weakness is that UTM offers experimental Windows 11 3D graphics acceleration, although game compatibility is limited and instability is possible. But if you just want to run business apps or check out the new AI features in Windows, then UTM is a good, low-cost option that will appeal to developers and technical users. Read our full UTM Virtual Machines review 4. CodeWeavers CrossOver: Best for running Windows apps without Windows Pros 14-day trial Doesnt require a full version of Windows Improved interface and ease of use Regular updates, good technical support Cons Some Windows apps arent compatible Can be complicated to use Requires Rosetta on Apple Silicon Price When Reviewed: $59.95 for a year, $494 for life Best Prices Today: Retailer Price CodeWeavers $74 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide CrossOver is one of the easiest ways to run Windows software on a Mac without buying or installing Windows itself. Built on the open-source WINE compatibility layer, it translates Windows API calls into macOS equivalents, allowing many Windows apps and games to run natively rather than through a virtual machine. Unlike Parallels Desktop or VMware Fusion, CrossOver doesnt require a Windows licence, making it a lighter and more affordable option. CodeWeavers has also added a polished interface, technical support and installation tools that make it far easier to use than WINE itself. CrossOvers biggest strength is gaming. Apples Game Porting Toolkit is based on CodeWeavers technology, and regular updates continue to improve compatibility with popular titles. Recent releases have added or enhanced support for games including Diablo IV, Path of Exile 2, Kingdom Come: Deliverance II, The Outer Worlds 2 and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. It also handles many productivity applications and older Windows programs surprisingly well. Compatibility is still its biggest limitation. Some applications work flawlessly, others have minor glitches, and some wont run at all. Fortunately, CodeWeavers provides an online compatibility database, and the generous 14-day free trial lets you test your essential software before buying. Performance on Apple Silicon Macs remains good despite the current version relying on Apples Rosetta translation layer. That should improve significantly with CrossOver 27, expected in early 2027, which will run natively on Apple Silicon as Apple will retire Rosetta. The trade-off is that CrossOver 27 will drop support for Intel-based Macs, although existing users can continue using older versions. CrossOver 26 and its subsequent 26.1 and 26.3 updates have focused on performance improvements, Wine 11.0, better graphics support through D3DMetal 3.0, interface refinements for macOS Tahoe, bug fixes and expanded game compatibility. At $74/60 for a a licence including one year of updates and support (or $494/414 for a lifetime licence), CrossOver isnt free, but its still considerably cheaper than buying Windows and virtualisation software. CrossOver isnt perfect, but if you want to run Windows software or games on a Mac without installing Windows, its one of the best and most convenient solutions available. Read our full CrossOver for Mac review 5. Windows 365 Cloud PC Best cloud Windows PC Pros Can run Windows on your Mac and also your iPad or iPhone. Cons Needs a fast and always on Internet connection. Expensive. Price When Reviewed: $31 $66 per month Best Prices Today: Retailer Price $31 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Windows 365 (which launched in July 2021) has the potential to really challenge traditional virtualization programs such as Parallels Desktop and VMware Fusion. However, at the moment, Windows 365 is still pretty expensive and is very much aimed at large corporate users, rather than the individuals and smaller businesses that tend to use Parallels and Fusion. Microsoft describes Windows 365 as a Cloud PC, but its technical notes make it clear that Windows 365 is a form of virtual machine. The difference is that Parallels and Fusion create virtual machines that are stored locally on your Mac itself, and these virtual machines rely on your Macs own processor power, memory and storage to run Windows and Windows apps. In contrast, Windows 365 creates a virtual machine that is stored up in the cloud, and runs on Microsofts own servers. The video image for the Windows desktop on your cloud PC is then streamed to your Mac or any other device, such as an iPad or even another Windows PC via your broadband connection. This form of virtual machine can work well, as long as you have a fast enough and always-on Internet connection. But, as mentioned, Windows 365 is quite expensive, with prices ranging from $31/26.40 to $66/56.20 per month. Parallels Desktop Standard offers annual subscription and one-time purchase options, although Windows licensing is separate. Windows 365 certainly has appeal to larger businesses that want to provide a standardized cloud PC that their staff can connect to from any location that has an Internet connection its ideal for hybrid working and the new normal. However, its too expensive for ordinary home users, students and smaller businesses, so existing users of Parallels and Fusion will probably want to stick with those apps for the time being. Read more here: How to use Windows 365 on Mac, iPad and iPhone. 6. Wine: Free, but complex Pros Free. Cons Not really for beginners. Price When Reviewed: Free Best Prices Today: Retailer Price Wine Free View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide As we mentioned above, the third technology option after Boot Camp and virtualization is Wine , which allows you to run Windows apps without Windows itself. If you dont mind rolling up your sleeves and getting your hands a bit dirty, then Wine is an unusual but feasible option for running Windows software on your Mac. Like VirtualBox, Wine is an open-source program that you can download for free. However, it doesnt use conventional virtualization technology to create a virtual machine for installing Windows in fact, Wine is the only program in this group that doesnt even require a copy of Windows at all. Instead, Wine acts as a kind of software middleman that translates the programming routines called APIs in Windows apps so that they can talk directly to macOS, without needing a full copy of Windows itself. And as you dont need a lot of extra memory or processor power in order to run Windows, you may find that Wine can actually provide better performance than using a virtual machine (especially for games and graphics apps). Wine also gets very regular updates from a team of dedicated developers who provide the software for free. The downside is that Wine can be spectacularly confusing for beginners to the point where we can only really recommend it to hobbyists who like a bit of a challenge. CodeWeavers CrossOver for Mac is a little easier to use than Wine, despite being closely related to the software. But of course Wine is free, which is a big bonus. 7. VirtualBox: Free, but not easy Pros Free for personal/educational use. Cons Very complicated, not for beginners Price When Reviewed: Free (personal/education); $61 per user (Enterprise Edition minimum 100 users) Best Prices Today: Retailer Price Oracle Free View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide This open-source virtualization program is free for personal use but its more at home in a corporate environment. VirtualBox is a bit of a mixed bag. Like Parallels Desktop and VMware Fusion, it allows you to create a virtual machine that can run Windows and Windows apps from within macOS itself. Youll need to purchase a Windows license for installation and a special version of Windows, Windows On ARM, for Apple Silicon Macs. If you want it for personal or educational use then VirtualBox is free. The disadvantage of open-source software is that VirtualBox isnt as polished or easy to use as Parallels or Fusion. As the program is free, you also dont get any technical support and the 200-page manual is designed for IT managers and developers, making even simple tasks like changing the virtual machine window resolution baffling. Luckily there is a busy user forum where you can ask a few questions when you need to. Which is a good thing because VirtualBox throws a lot of jargon at you and if you dont know the difference between a virtual hard disk and a virtual machine disk then you might find it a bit tricky to get started. Version 7.1 did introduce a new StartUp Wizard to simplify the setup process with separate Basic and Expert modes. However, this only partially addresses the programs complex interface, and creating a Windows VM from a Windows 11 On ARM disk image on our M2 MacBook Pro took several attempts. Version 7.1 also added support for Apple Silicon (aka M-series Macs). The support for Apple Silicon is limited though. VirtualBox can run Windows VMs in its own window or in Seamless mode, where individual Windows apps run as native Mac apps. However, we found apps in Seamless mode sometimes move around on the screen, leaving odd graphical after-images. We also experienced occasional crashes when shutting down the Windows VM. VirtualBoxs base package is free for personal, educational and commercial use. Businesses only need a paid commercial licence if they use the optional Oracle Extension Pack, which adds extra features. Oracle also offers paid enterprise support. Read our full VirtualBox review 8. Apple Boot Camp: Intel only Pros Windows can run at full speed because its not being run at the same time as macOS. Cons Intel only. Absent from M-series Macs. You cant run Windows and macOS at the same time. No official Windows 11 support. Price When Reviewed: Free; preinstalled on macOS Using dual-boot rather than virtualization technology, Boot Camp provides the best performance for Intel-based Macs that need to run Windows. (As we explained above, M1 or later Macs do not offer Boot Camp). However, Apple officially supports Windows 10 through Boot Camp, and standard Windows 10 support ended on October 14, 2025. Continued security updates require enrolment in Microsofts Extended Security Updates programme or another applicable support arrangement. Its important to make a distinction between Boot Camp and the virtualization programs that we look at here, such as Parallels Desktop, VMware Fusion and VirtualBox. Instead of creating a virtual machine that allows you to run Mac and Windows apps together at the same time, Boot Camp is a dual-boot system that simply allows you to boot (start) your Mac using either the native macOS or Windows (but not both at the same time). Thanks to Boot Camp your Mac can act as a straightforward Windows PC, and devote all its processor power and memory to running Windows and your Windows apps. And, crucially, if your Mac has a decent graphics card, it can use the full power of the graphics card to help run your Windows software. Thats definitely the best option for people who need to run high-end graphics software or 3D games, as you get much better performance than when running Windows in a virtual machine. The disadvantage of using Boot Camp is that you lose access to all your Mac apps while youre running Windows. If you use Apple Mail for your emails then youll need to shut down Windows and Boot Camp, and switch back to macOS every time you want to send or receive an email. And, if truth be told, the current version of BootCamp 6.1 isnt quite as straightforward to set up as it used to be. Previous versions of Boot Camp did all the work for you they would partition your hard drive, install Windows from a normal installer disk, and also install any driver software that you needed so that components such as your graphics card, keyboard and mouse all worked properly within Windows. Boot Camp does not officially support Windows 11. Running Windows 11 in a virtual machine is a separate option: Parallels Desktop 27 requires Apple silicon, while Intel Mac owners need an earlier compatible release, such as Parallels Desktop 26. You cant install Windows from an old installer disk anymore either, so youll either have to download a disk image file for Windows called an ISO file from Microsofts own website, or use your Windows disk to create one. Boot Camp includes driver software for setting up Windows 8 and Windows 10, but if youre a fan of Windows 7 (which some people prefer for gaming) then youll have to hunt around on Apples website for the drivers you need and make sure you follow the correct procedure when copying them on to your Boot Camp partition. Still, if you persevere with all that, you will eventually have Windows running at full speed on your Mac, giving you access to a wide range of Windows software and games that require more power and speed than you can get from using virtual machine technology. Just as long as you dont have an M1 Mac For more advice about accessories and software for your Mac, iPad or iPhone see all our Best Picks . How to run Windows on Mac: Apple Silicon vs Intel If you are still using an Intel-based Mac you can use Apples Boot Camp to run Windows. However, in 2020 Apple started using its own processors that are based on Arm architecture rather than the x86 architecture used by Intel. Now every Mac Apple sells has an Apple-made M-series processor. Boot Camp is not available on M-series Macs. That doesnt mean that M-series Macs can no longer run Windows, it just means they cant use Boot Camp and they need the Arm version of Windows. If you want to run Windows on an M-series Mac. You can choose from virtualization options like Parallels Desktop and VMware Fusion, or compatibility layers like CrossOver and Wine, and even Microsofts Windows 365 service. You can read about all of these choices in our group test below as well as our individual reviews. Our top choice is Parallels Desktop , but all the others have some benefits that may suit you. For example, CrossOver doesnt actually need a copy of Windows to run Windows apps, and there are even free options like Wine . What are Apples Virtualization.framework tools? Apples Virtualization.framework is a native macOS framework introduced by Apple that lets developers create and manage virtual machines without relying on third-party hypervisors like Parallels or VMware. Unlike Parallels Desktop, its not an end-user application. Instead, its a set of APIs that developers use to build virtualization software. VirtualBuddy, a free open-source app for running macOS and Linux VMs is built on Apples Virtualization.framework. Other similar options include Tart and OrbStack. These tools are aimed at developers rather than consumers. Virtualization.framework offers some advantages that developers appreciate, including: Native support from Apple. Lower resource overhead. Integration with macOS security features However, there are limitations compared to running Parallels and other apps. FAQ 1. What is a Virtual Machine? Virtualization programs such as Parallels Desktop and VMware Fusion run on the macOS, but allow you to create a Virtual Machine (or VM) that mimics the hardware of a Windows PC. This makes it possible to create a VM on your Mac and then install Windows or another operating system, such as Linux on the VM. This is a great solution as it allows you to run the Windows apps that you need right alongside your main Mac apps as well. The only disadvantage is that you need a pretty fast Mac with plenty of memory and storage to run Windows as a VM, since it means that your Mac is effectively running two operating systems at the same time. 2. What is emulation? Emulation is a process that allows individual Windows applications to run on a Mac without the need for the Windows operating system to be installed. This is achieved through emulation tools, such as Wine and CrossOver, which are typically used by technically proficient users. 3. Do I need a Windows license? It depends on which of those two methods you are using. If you are running Windows in a VM then you need a license in order to create a Windows VM on Macs with Apple Silicon processors, and, unfortunately, the less expensive Home edition isnt supported. However, it is possible to use an existing Windows license if you have one and Microsoft doesnt differentiate between Windows On Intel and Windows On Arm, see Parallels website here . If you are using emulation you wont need a copy of Windows. 4. How can I get the Arm version of Windows Parallels Desktop can download and install Windows 11 on Arm for your Apple silicon Mac. In Parallels Control Center, click +, choose Get Windows 11 from Microsoft, then follow the installation prompts. Once Windows is installed, open Settings > System > Activation to activate it with an eligible existing Windows 11 Pro key or purchase a licence. Windows licensing is separate from Parallels. You dont need a special Arm product key, but each Windows installation needs its own valid licence. Read our full Parallels Desktop review for more information. 5. How do I run the X86 version of Windows on a Mac On Apple silicon Macs, the usual approach is to run Windows 11 on Arm, which can run many applications originally written for Intel PCs. If you need an entire Intel-based Windows environment, Parallels offers an x86 emulator in its Pro, Business and Enterprise editions. Introduced in version 20.2, it has substantial limitations, including slow performance, a single virtual CPU, an 8GB memory limit and no sound or USB support. UTM is another emulation option. Intel Mac owners need virtualization software compatible with their hardware. Parallels Desktop 27 requires Apple silicon; version 26 remains an option for supported Intel Macs. 6. Can I run Windows 11 on a Mac using VM software? You can run Windows 11 on a Mac using virtual machine (VM) software. This method allows you to run Windows and its applications alongside macOS without needing to reboot your computer. If your Mac has an M-series chip it use ARM-based processors and requires the ARM version of Windows 11, officially called Windows on ARM (WoA) or Windows 11 Arm64. You cannot run the standard Intel (x86) version of Windows on these Macs through virtualization without significant performance loss via emulation. A popular solution for accessing Windows-exclusive software, games, or development tools on a Mac is to create a virtual machine on your Mac, which is software that simulates the hardware of a PC. You can then install Windows 11 on this VM. To run Windows 11 in a VM, your Mac needs to be powerful enough to run two operating systems simultaneously. This means having sufficient memory (RAM), storage space, and processor power. a machine with at least 16GB of RAM is recommended for a smooth experience. 7. Which Virtual Machine app is best for developers? Parallels Desktop remains our leading choice for developers who want straightforward setup, close macOS integration and flexible virtual-machine controls. Pro adds higher resource limits, command-line management and advanced networking tools. Version 27 requires Apple silicon. Check your workflow before buying: nested virtualization, Hyper-V and WSL2 are unavailable in its Windows environment on Apple silicon. UTM and VMware Fusion are alternatives worth considering, particularly if cost or support for other operating systems and architectures matters more than ease of use.
Jon Ossoff Tears Into Hegseth; Senator Exposes The Iran War Claims Contradiction
A fiery Senate showdown is putting Pete Hegseth's Iran war narrative under fresh scrutiny. Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff grilled the Defense Secretary over his earlier declaration that Iran's military had been destroyed and rendered combat ineffective, demanding to know whether those claims were actually accurate as American forces continued military operations. Hegseth defended his assessment, insisting Iran's military capabilities had been pushed back by years, potentially decades, but repeatedly faced pressure to answer Ossoff's direct questions. The tense exchange has reignited scrutiny of the Trump administration's claims of victory in the escalating Iran conflict.
Franchises secure top international, Indian riders at ISRL season 3 auction
Digital Desk | Pune, Nov 11 (IANS) Indian Supercross Racing League (ISRL) Season 3 Riders Auction saw intense bidding wars as fresh faces entered the league with franchises securing top international and Indian riders across categories with overall purse valued at cross Rs 4.5 crores. Riders from Australia, Europe, the USA, Indonesia, Japan, and the South Asian circuit dominated proceedings, keeping team owners on their toes and cementing ISRLs position as the fastest-growing motorsport property in the country. France, USA, Thailand, Indonesia and Australia led the charge at the auction, commanding top bids with 13 riders being selected across teams. Luke Clout commanded the auctions top price at Rs 21,46,000, making him the most sought-after rider of the night. Rugved Barguje stole the spotlight for the local contingent, drawing Rs 6,50,000 contract, one of the highest ever for an Indian in ISRL season 3 auction. Indewheelers Motorsports have retained their Season 2 riders, Frances Calvin Fonvieille in the 250cc International category and Thailands Witsarut Salangam in the 250cc India & Asia Mix category, for Season 3. The four categories for Season 3 are 450cc International, 250cc International, 250cc India Asia Mix and 250cc Group A Foreign Bikes Only Indian Futures. ISRL Season 3 will continue to provide opportunities for domestic talent, with 30 Indian riders registered in Indian Futures as well as 250cc India Asia Mix categories. The new Indian Futures category, in particular, will provide a dedicated platform for emerging Indian riders to develop in an international-level competition. ISRL is not just building a racing league, we are creating a new sports economy for India where athletes, teams, brands, and fans all converge. The Season 3 auction has shown the world that India is ready to back motorsport at scale, and this is just the beginning of our global journey, said Eeshan Lokhande, ISRL Director.
Rampur Indian single malt unveils natural brand positioning, 43 | 2 - born in natures frequency'
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 11 (IANS) Rampur Indian Single Malt, the globally acclaimed Indian single malt from Radico Khaitan Limited, has unveiled 43 | 2 Born in Natures Frequency, a new brand positioning built on the two temperature extremes of its home in the Himalayan foothills, 43C in summer and 2C in winter. This seasonal swing, which expands and contracts the oak cask year after year, shapes the character of the whisky. As Rampur completes its first decade, it now becomes the signature of the brand. The influence of this climate is also the subject of international scientific research. Rampur Distillery has been selected to represent Asia in The 8 Continent Series, a six-month study examining how geographical and climatic conditions influence the maturation, chemistry and flavour of single malt whisky. Led by Brazilian food scientist Aline Bortoletto and her team at INOVBEV, the study brings together eight single malts from different continents, including one matured in Antarctica, and will use chemical analysis, sensory evaluation and statistical modelling to understand the influence of climate on whisky. Rampur is the only Indian whisky in the study, bringing the conditions of the Himalayan foothills into a global conversation on whisky maturation. Since its launch in 2016, Rampur has built its identity around the character imparted by its place of origin. The natural positioning brings this provenance into sharper focus. The campaign line, Born in Natures Frequency, connects the rhythm of the natural world with the maturation process. Heat expands the cask, cold contracts it, and the spirit gradually develops its character. Read together, 43 and 2 form 432, which now serves as Rampurs numerical signature. The platform makes visible a process that is largely unseen, giving consumers a new way to understand the relationship between Rampurs provenance and the whisky in the glass. Kunal Madan, Chief Marketing Officer, Radico Khaitan Limited, said, Over the past decade, Rampur has established a distinct identity in the world of Indian single malts, earning recognition internationally while remaining deeply connected to its place of origin. In a climate as demanding as ours, the cask works through every season, and we wanted a platform that places this truth at the heart of the brand. 43 | 2 Born in Natures Frequency brings together the climate, the craft and the character of the whisky. The number 432 also carries cultural and symbolic associations with harmony, balance and the rhythm of nature, offering us a creative lens to tell a more expansive story about our origins and craft. As Rampur enters its second decade, this platform will anchor how the brand speaks to consumers across markets. The natural positioning builds on Rampurs growing international recognition. In Jim Murrays Whisky Bible 2026, nine expressions from the Rampur portfolio were featured with an average score of 91.9 points, a further marker of the brands standing among global whisky connoisseurs. Rampur has also strengthened its presence in international travel retail, becoming the first Indian single malt to be presented across four major UK airports at Heathrow, Gatwick, Manchester and Birmingham. The campaign is being rolled out across on-trade and retail touchpoints, including in-outlet branding, point-of-sale material and consumer experiences, to create a consistent expression of the platform wherever consumers encounter Rampur. It is complemented by digital storytelling featuring actor Mihir Ahuja, known for his role in Netflixs Operation Safed Sagar, which brings the idea of 43 | 2 to a wider audience in a contemporary and accessible format. The announcement comes as Radico Khaitan continues to strengthen its premium and luxury portfolio. The Companys Prestige & Above segment recorded 35.8 per cent volume growth in Q1 FY2027, reaching 5.28 million cases and contributing 74 per cent of its IMFL value sales. The Company has outlined an ambition to grow its luxury and semi-luxury portfolio by approximately 25 per cent in FY2027. As Rampur enters its second decade, 43 | 2 - Born in Natures Frequency establishes a long-term platform for the brand across markets and consumer touchpoints. It returns the story to the forces that shape the whisky. The land, the changing seasons, the oak and the passage of time. Nature composed it. Oak held every note.
Gemini 4 Carbon Now Available to Developers and Google AI Ultra Subscribers
Google announced the rollout of Gemini 4 Carbon on Tuesday. Following its release last month, the Mountain View-based tech giant is expanding access to developers and enterprises through paid plans. Meanwhile, Google AI Ultra subscribers can also use it across select products, including the Gemini app and AI Mode in Search. Compared to Gemini 4 Argon, Carbon is claimed to be capable of handling more demanding, multi-step tasks by spending more time reasoning and verifying its output.
DMK Protests in Thuraiyur, Demands Action Against Deputy Speaker Ravi Shankar
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'Babar premis will be punished': BJP targets TMC's Kirti Azad over Ram Mandir remarks
Only the second time in 149 years! Pakistan script history in Sri Lanka Test
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Puri Administration Begins Barricade Work on Bada Danda Ahead of Panchuka Brata at Srimandir
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BJP Leader Alleges Land Jihad in Mumbais Antop Hill Over Occupied Flats
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Sakina Itoo backs demand for age relaxation in J&K Bank recruitment, seeks 40-year upper limit
Srinagar, Nov 11: Jammu and Kashmir Health and Medical Education Minister Sakina Masood Itoo on Wednesday supported the demand for age relaxation in Jammu and Kashmir Bank recruitment, urging the bank authorities to raise the upper age limit to 40 years to provide a fair opportunity to aspirants who have lost valuable years waiting for recruitment. In a post on X, the minister as per news agency Kashmir News Service (KNS) said thousands of aspirants had spent years waiting for recruitment opportunities and should not be penalised for delays beyond their control. Dreams shouldnt have an expiry date! Thousands of J&K Bank aspirants have lost precious years waiting for recruitment opportunities. They must not be punished for delays beyond their control, she said. Appealing to the bank authorities, minister Ittoo said the upper age limit should be extended to 40 years to ensure that eligible candidates get an opportunity to compete. Give our youth a fair chance. Their future cannot wait, she added. Her statement comes amid growing demands from job aspirants and political representatives for relaxation in the age criteria prescribed under the bank's latest recruitment notification. The bank has advertised 1,356 vacancies, including 323 Probationary Officer posts and 1,033 Banking Associate posts. The upper age limit for candidates belonging to the Open Merit category has been fixed at 30 years, with applicable relaxations for reserved categories. Aspirants have been seeking an increase in the upper age limit, arguing that the prolonged gap between recruitment cycles has rendered several candidates ineligible despite years of preparation. The Jammu and Kashmir Students Association has also sought the intervention of Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, demanding that the upper age limit be extended to 40 years. Minister Ittoo is the first minister in the Omar Abdullah-led Council of Ministers to publicly support the demand for age relaxation in the ongoing J&K Bank recruitment process.
PT Usha takes IOA election battle to IOC, seeks probe into alleged violations
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Digital Desk | Washington, Nov 11 (IANS) Two newly elected Indian-American lawmakers have secured hard-fought victories in US Congressional races and are preparing to enter the House of Representatives, a development Congresswoman Grace Meng says reflects the community's growing place in American political life. In an exclusive interview with IANS, the New York Democrat welcomed the election of Pia Dandiya and Dr Amish Shah, saying their victories came after difficult contests in which Republicans had invested heavily. Meng said she had been in contact with both candidates throughout their campaigns and had met them in Washington as they attended orientation for incoming members of Congress. There was a lot of money put against them, she said, referring to Republican campaign efforts. Not only did they win historic races, she said, adding that hey flipped seats from the Republican Party to the Democrats. Her comments underlined the significance she attached to the candidates' success beyond their individual victories. Both will arrive on Capitol Hill as members of a new Congress in which Democrats expect to hold the majority. Meng said the candidates had faced difficult races, rather than straightforward contests, and highlighted both their personal accomplishments and the challenges of securing a place in Congress. Describing their credentials, she said hey are accomplished people in their own right and noted that they were now entering Congress. The Congresswoman said she had followed their campaigns closely and remained in contact with them as they moved towards taking office. I saw them again this morning, she said, recalling her meeting with the incoming lawmakers in Washington. She compared the orientation process to the start of a new school, as newly elected representatives learn their way around Congress and prepare for the responsibilities ahead. Meng said the newcomers were settling in well. The victories, she suggested, were part of a broader change in the visibility and participation of Indian Americans in the United States. But it just shows that the Indian American community is becoming more and more a part of the fabric of our American society, she said. Meng said elected representatives from the community would work on a broad range of national issues, rather than issues affecting Indian Americans alone. Her remarks placed the two newcomers in a wider picture of political participation, from campaigns and legislative work to representation at the highest levels of government. She pointed to the political prominence of former Vice President Kamala Harris, whose mother was from India, as an example of Indian-American participation in senior public office. Indian Americans have made great strides, she said. Asked what Democratic control of Congress could mean for the community, Meng expressed hope that lawmakers would find common ground and help Indian Americans feel included. The Congresswoman did not outline an agenda for either new representative. Instead, she emphasised that both had earned their places through demanding contests and would now join colleagues working on legislation across a range of subjects. The two incoming representatives won different kinds of contests on November 3. Shah, a physician and former Arizona state legislator, defeated Republican Jay Feely in Arizona's 1st Congressional District, a seat previously held by Republican David Schweikert, who did not seek re-election. Dandiya, a former school principal, defeated Republican Casey Askar in Florida's 22nd Congressional District.
Behind Bangladesh's garment boom, workers cut food, healthcare as wages fall short
Garment workers in Bangladesh are facing financial struggles due to rising costs of living. Many workers, such as Shilpi Khatun, have seen wages stagnate while expenses continue to rise. Protests erupted recently, demanding an increase in the minimum monthly wage to 30,000 taka. The government plans to revise wages but has not announced the increase yet. The ongoing economic pressures are affecting workers' daily lives and choices.
There is a particular indignity in being asked to perform the work of an academic while being treated as though one merely occupies a temporary space in an institution. In Jammu and Kashmirs government colleges, lecturers engaged in Academic Arrangement teach, prepare students, evaluate their work and sustain the intellectual life of the institution. Yet the terms of engagement communicate another message: their labour is necessary, but their professional existence is provisional. This is not an administrative inconvenience. It is a structural feature of a system that has normalised the use of academic labour without accepting the obligations that should accompany it. I write not as a distant observer, but as someone working as a lecturer on Academic Arrangement. Inside the classroom, one is expected to command a subject, exercise judgement, guide students and carry the authority of a teacher. Outside it, one is reminded that this authority rests on an engagement that may end with the academic session, that continuity is uncertain and that the institution can require ones labour without offering the security ordinarily associated with a professional appointment. The lecturer is thus made academically present and institutionally absent: visible when work must be done, precarious when rights and recognition are discussed. The official language is revealing. Government Order No. 137-JK(HE) of 2024 provides for need-based engagement, limits appointments to a maximum of one academic session and confers no right to continuation in a subsequent session. The arrangement responds to teaching requirements arising from staff shortages, new subjects and changing enrolment. The official portal continues to advertise engagements for 2026-27 under this framework. But this distinction cannot become a moral alibi for indefinite dependence on insecure labour. A temporary mechanism may be defensible as an exceptional measure. When it becomes a recurring instrument for organising essential teaching, its temporariness begins to look less like an exception and more like a governing principle. The problem, therefore, is not simply that the engagement is contractual. Contractualisation has become a way of separating responsibility from necessity. The institution needs the lecturer sufficiently to entrust them with students and syllabi, but not sufficiently to guarantee a stable professional life. The work is continuous in its consequences, even when the contract is discontinuous in its terms. The institution, however, treats the person performing this work as replaceable at the end of an engagement period. The contradiction between educational continuity and employment discontinuity is borne by teachers and students. The financial terms sharpen this contradiction. Academic Arrangement faculty in government degree colleges have been reported as receiving Rs 28,000 per month, while seeking improved remuneration and year-round financial security. This figure is not merely arithmetic; it is a statement about how academic labour is valued. Many of these teachers possess PhDs and qualifications such as NET, SET or JRF. They have spent years acquiring specialised knowledge, conducting research and meeting the formal requirements through which academic competence is certified. Their advanced academic qualifications make it difficult to defend a remuneration structure that treats such preparation as though it carries little institutional value. A college cannot invoke merit when selecting its teachers and then behave as though the merit it has selected is worth only a subsistence honorarium. I sometimes use a deliberately uncomfortable comparison to describe this condition. We are treated, I say sarcastically, no better than labourers who migrate from Bihar in search of work and are paid wages for the labour they perform. The only difference, in my formulation, is that they may be offered Navla and Kuber by those who employ them, while lecturers on Academic Arrangement are not even extended that elementary gesture by college authorities. The comparison exposes a hierarchy in which academic prestige conceals an increasingly ordinary extraction of labour: work is demanded, the worker is replaceable, and dignity is incidental. It is a bitter joke because it describes a condition that should have no place in an institution devoted to education. The deeper issue is the distinction between professional function and institutional status. A lecturer may be entrusted with classroom responsibilities similar to those of a regular colleague, yet remain outside the security, benefits and recognition attached to regular service. This produces a second-class academic existence. Precarity becomes especially humiliating when accompanied by demands for complete professional commitment. The teacher is asked to behave as a permanent member of the academic community while being reminded that the institution assumes no comparable permanence towards them. There is a philosophical question here that cannot be reduced to higher wages: what does an institution owe to those whose labour makes its stated purpose possible? It is a public institution entrusted with the formation of judgement, the transmission of knowledge and the preparation of citizens. Its ethical character is revealed not only in what it teaches students, but also in how it treats those who teach them. An institution that speaks of dignity, equality and opportunity while organising its workforce through chronic insecurity creates a contradiction between its educational message and its employment practices. It teaches equality as an idea while practising hierarchy as an arrangement. The defence that Academic Arrangement is need-based must also be examined. Need is not accidental when the same institutions repeatedly require teachers to conduct classes. If a subject needs a lecturer year after year, the requirement is no longer adequately described as a passing contingency. The state must explain why recurring academic requirements are met through annually renewed insecurity rather than timely recruitment and a credible staffing policy. Otherwise, need becomes a convenient device: permanent enough to justify extracting labour, but temporary whenever responsibility is raised. This is not an argument for bypassing the Public Service Commission, weakening merit or demanding automatic regularisation. Public recruitment must remain fair, transparent and constitutionally defensible. Yet the integrity of regular recruitment does not require the degradation of those engaged temporarily. Between automatic regularisation and indefinite precarity lie principled measures: predictable engagement periods, fair and periodically revised remuneration, payment for the full period of work required, social security protections, transparent renewal criteria and a time-bound recruitment calendar. Temporary employment must not become a permanent substitute for institutional planning. The government has acknowledged that remuneration enhancement is under consideration, including examination of parity with similarly situated faculty elsewhere, although the matter has encountered financial scrutiny. Acknowledgement, however, is not reform. Administrative consideration is meaningful only when it produces a decision, a timeline and an assessable outcome. The language of examination, concurrence and financial implications cannot become an indefinite postponement of a question concerning livelihood and professional dignity. College administrations, too, must recognise that contractual status does not cancel professional personhood. Academic Arrangement lecturers should not be treated as peripheral hands summoned to fill a timetable and forgotten once the immediate requirement is met. Respect cannot depend solely on the courtesy of an individual principal; it must be embedded in institutional practice. Nor should teachers remain silent about unequal treatment out of fear that speaking may jeopardise future engagement. A system that makes professional speech risky undermines the intellectual independence higher education is supposed to cultivate. There is also a cost to students that rarely enters the calculation. A teacher preoccupied with whether an appointment will continue, how long the next income gap will last or whether a family can be sustained on the available remuneration carries an avoidable burden alongside the demands of teaching. Many continue to teach with seriousness and dedication. But dedication should not become an institutional resource used to compensate for the absence of decent employment conditions. The moral worth of a teachers commitment cannot be measured by how much insecurity that teacher is willing to endure. Jammu and Kashmirs higher education system cannot credibly speak of quality, innovation and educational transformation while leaving a substantial part of its teaching workforce in permanent uncertainty. The question is not whether every academic engagement must be permanent. It is whether a public institution can repeatedly depend on skilled teachers while refusing to treat their livelihood and professional standing as institutional concerns. Academic labour is not an expendable input; it is the human foundation of education. To reduce those who perform it to a category of second-class academics is to diminish the institution itself. The demand, then, is not for privilege. It is for coherence between the public purpose of higher education and the conditions under which that purpose is realised. A lecturer who teaches, evaluates and guides students is doing academic work, irrespective of the label attached to the appointment. The state may distinguish between modes of recruitment; it cannot use that distinction to deny the value of labour it has chosen to employ. If Academic Arrangement is genuinely temporary, it must remain temporary in duration and exceptional in use. If it has become indispensable to the ordinary functioning of colleges, the state must confront that reality through a just and credible policy. The measure of a higher education system is not only the knowledge it claims to produce, but the dignity it affords those entrusted with producing it. Dr Zahid Sultan, Independent researcher based in Srinagar, India.
BJP delegation meets CM Omar, demandsRs 15 lakh relief for each Jammu fire-hit shop
Jammu, Nov 10:A delegation of BJP legislators, led by Lok Sabha MP Jugal Kishore Sharma, met the Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and sought immediate financial assistance of Rs 15 lakh per affected shop or godown ravaged by recent devastating fire incidents in Ware House, Shiv Market and Pahadian Mohalla in Jammu. The delegation also sought a one-time relaxation of Constituency Development Fund (CDF) norms, enabling willing MLAs from Jammu to sanction appropriate amounts from their respective allocations for immediate relief to traders besides it emphasised time-bound rehabilitation of Jammu markets. During its meeting with the Chief Minister, the delegation took up the plight of traders devastated by recent fire incidents in Jammu, demanding immediate financial assistance, fair compensation and concrete measures to restore their shattered businesses. The BJP delegation submitted a four-point memorandum, seeking urgent government intervention and a time-bound rehabilitation plan for the affected trading community. The delegation comprised party MLAs Sham Lal Sharma, Dr Narinder Singh Raina, Yudhvir Sethi, Vikram Randhawa and Arvind Gupta. Highlighting the gravity of the situation, the BJP leaders pointed out that the recent fires had gutted 27 shops at Shiv Market near Jammu Railway Station, eight shops and godowns at Warehouse Market and one shop at Pahadian Mohalla, leaving several families facing severe financial hardship. Later speaking to media persons, the delegation shared that it demanded immediate financial assistance of Rs 15 lakh per affected shop or godown from the Chief Minister's Relief Fund, stressing that traders who lost their shops, stocks and essential equipment could not be left struggling for survival while awaiting lengthy administrative procedures. The leaders urged the government to ensure prompt verification of losses and speedy disbursement of relief so that affected businesses could restart without further delay. It was shared that the memorandum also sought a one-time relaxation of Constituency Development Fund (CDF) norms, enabling willing MLAs from Jammu to sanction appropriate amounts from their respective allocations for immediate relief through the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF). The delegation demanded a clear administrative mechanism for the sanction, transfer and utilisation of these funds. Taking up the long-pending concerns of Warehouse Market traders, we further demanded identification and allotment of suitable land for godowns, along with government sanction for their construction within a specified timeframe. We have emphasised that the proposed site must have adequate access for goods vehicles and fire tenders, proper loading and unloading facilities and essential fire safety infrastructure, BJP leaders stated. The delegation also called for a time-bound fire safety audit of commercial establishments across Jammu, particularly densely populated markets and storage areas. It demanded installation of fire alarms, extinguishers, hydrants and other preventive facilities, besides inspections of electrical safety and emergency access arrangements to prevent such tragedies in the future. We asserted that the suffering of Jammu's trading community cannot be addressed through assurances alone; it demands immediate financial relief, administrative accountability and decisive government action. We urged the Chief Minister to accord top priority to the demands and communicate definite timelines for compensation, CDF relaxation and land allotment, the BJP leaders maintained. Reaffirming BJP's commitment to stand firmly with the affected traders, they said that protecting livelihoods and restoring economic activity in Jammu's markets was a matter of urgency and responsibility. The party would continue to pursue the issue until the affected traders receive meaningful relief and are able to rebuild their businesses, they added. Meanwhile, the official spokesperson said that the Member of Parliament from Jammu Jugal Kishore Sharma and several legislators from Jammu district called on Chief Minister Omar Abdullah at the Civil Secretariat here on Tuesday and discussed the recent fire incidents in Jammu city and the situation of the affected traders. The public representatives apprised the Chief Minister of the damage caused by the fires at Shiv Market near Jammu Railway Station, Warehouse near Nehru Market and Pahadian Mohalla. They highlighted the difficulties being faced by the affected traders and shopkeepers and discussed the need for adequate assistance to help them overcome the losses, the spokesperson said. The Chief Minister, according to the spokesperson, reiterated that relief was being provided to those affected by the fire incidents. He assured the visiting representatives that all possible assistance would be extended to the affected traders. It is pertinent to mention that the Chief Minister had taken prompt cognisance of the fire incidents. He had personally visited Shiv Market near Jammu Railway Station to assess the damage and interact with the affected shopkeepers. He had also deputed the Deputy Chief Minister and a cabinet minister to visit the Warehouse near Nehru Market to take stock of the situation and assess the losses suffered by the traders, the spokesperson said.
Bangladesh wage protests resume; 2 workers injured
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Best iPad Black Friday deals: Black Friday savings on iPad, Pro, Air and mini
Macworld Best Black Friday iPad deals so far U.S. 11-inch M4 iPad Air (128GB): $649.99 ($99 off, MSRP $749) 13-inch M4 iPad Air (128GB) : $849.99 ($99 off, MSRP $949) 11-inch M5 iPad Pro (1TB) : $1,699 ($100 off, MSRP $1,799) 13-inch M5 iPad Pro (256GB) : $1,399.99 ($99 off, MSRP $1,499) Best Black Friday iPad deals so far U.K. iPad mini A17 Pro , 599 (100 less than new model) 13-inch M4 iPad Air (128GB) : 899.97 (49 off, RRP 949) PRICES CHECKED 10 NOVEMBER 2026 Deals change quickly, so we will update this page throughout November Black Friday is a great time to buy an iPad, with discounts spanning affordable everyday tablets, powerful Pro models, and clearance stock from previous generations. Last years U.S. offers included $150 off the M3 iPad Air, $100 off the A17 Pro iPad mini, and $100 off the then-new M5 iPad Pro. The standard A16 iPad also briefly reached $279. In the U.K., highlights included 100 off the iPad Air, 50 off the mini, and substantial savings on older M4 iPad Pro models. October Prime Day brought further discounts, although Apples June price increases made the advertised savings less straightforward. In the U.S., the 128GB A16 iPad was $399, the 128GB A17 Pro mini was $499, and the 11-inch M4 iPad Air with 128GB was $649. U.K. offers included 80 off the 13-inch M4 iPad Air with 128GB. Those prices show why its worth checking previous selling prices as well as todays discount: an offer below Apples current asking price may still cost more than the same iPad did earlier in the year. This Black Friday, wed watch the M4 iPad Air for a balance of performance and price, the A16 iPad for a worthwhile budget deal, and the M5 iPad Pro for buyers who need its premium capabilities. The new A20 Pro iPad mini , with its OLED display, also changes the calculation: wed expect smaller initial discounts on the new arrival, while remaining A17 Pro stock could offer clearance bargains. Below, we explain which deals are worth taking, checking the generation, storage, and connectivity rather than simply choosing the biggest advertised saving. For offers across Apples other products, see our best Apple Black Friday deals . Which iPad should you buy this Black Friday? M4 iPad Air Our best all-round choice Apple Inc The iPad Air offers a strong balance of performance, screen size, and price without the premium cost of the Pro. The 11-inch model suits buyers who prioritize portability, while the 13-inch version gives you more room for multitasking and creative work. A good Black Friday discount could make either size an attractive purchase. Compare storage capacities carefully, though: a larger advertised saving on a high-capacity model isnt necessarily better value if you dont need the extra space. U.S. Black Friday price: Amazon is matching Prime Day right now, with $99 off nearly all iPad Air models . Last Black Friday, the previous-generation M3 models were $449 and $649 respectively, which is $150 off and we hope that by Black Friday the deal will be that big. U.K. Black Friday price: Theres 49 off the 128GB 13-inch iPad Air , which is a good saving, although we saw better during Prime Day this October when there was as much as 144 off. Last Black Friday, selected M3 Air configurations received 100 discounts. iPad Pro Best for demanding creative work Apple Inc The iPad Pro is the option for buyers who need Apples highest-end tablet performance and premium display. It comes in 11-inch and 13-inch sizes, but its capabilities and price will exceed what many people need for browsing, streaming, and everyday apps. Wed look for a substantial saving rather than buy simply because its the most powerful iPad. Compare discounted M4 Pro stock, too: an older Pro could offer better value if its price is sufficiently below the equivalent M5 configuration. U.S. Black Friday price: During October Prime Day, the11-inch M5 Pro with 256GB was $1,099, saving $100. So far were seeing nearly $100 off a 1TB 11-inch iPad Pro and up to $150 off the 13-inch iPad Pro . U.K. Black Friday price: October Prime Day brought little to recommend on the M5 Pro, with reductions of around 12. Last Black Friday, older M4 Pro offers included a saving of approximately 206 at Amazon. Currently the biggest saving is 36 off the entry-level 11-inch model . iPad (A16) Our budget choice, at the right price Apple The A16 iPad remains a capable option for browsing, streaming, schoolwork, and everyday use. However, Apple raised its starting price by $100/100 in June, and it doesnt support Apple Intelligence. That makes the final purchase price particularly important. A modest discount from todays higher asking price may still leave you paying more than this iPad previously cost. With a replacement expected early in 2027, wed look for a substantial Black Friday saving and compare the price with discounted iPad Air models before buying. U.S. Black Friday price : The128GB A16 iPad was $399during October Prime Day, saving $50 against its increased $449 price. Last Black Friday, it briefly reached$279. This Black Friday we are already seeing $49 off the 128GB iPad . However, at $399.99, this isnt an offer wed rush to buy. It approximately matches Octobers $399 price and is well above the $279 we saw last Black Friday. Wed wait for a better discount as Black Friday approaches. U.K. Black Friday price : October coverage listed the256GB model at 499.97, around 29 off. Last Black Friday, the128GB version was 299and the256GB version 399 and we hope to see prices go even lower this year, but so far were just seeing 30 off the iPad. iPad mini with A20 Pro Best for portability Apple The new iPad mini went on sale on November 6, replacing the A17 Pro model. It brings an 8.5-inch OLED display, the A20 Pro chip, and a thinner, lighter design, making it the option to consider if you want a compact iPad with the latest hardware. Because it has only just arrived, wed expect initial discounts to be smaller than clearance savings on its predecessor. The older A17 Pro mini could still be worthwhile at a sufficiently low price, but compare the saving with what you give up particularly the new display. U.S. Black Friday price : The A20 Pro mini wasnt available during October Prime Day or last Black Friday. Its128GB A17 Pro predecessor was $499during October Prime Day and$399last Black Friday. Unsurprisingly there are no discounts on the new models you can save around $30 on the price of the A17 Pro iPad mini , but it still costs $70 more than the $499 offer we saw during October Prime Day. U.K. Black Friday price : October Prime Day brought only a small saving on the A17 Pro mini in our coverage. Last Black Friday, its128GB version reached 449, saving 50. Were already seeing 100 off the A17 Pro iPad mini this Black Friday month. Should you buy an iPad now or wait for a better deal? Theres an iPad for everyone. Foundry With Black Friday approaching, wed avoid paying full price unless you need an iPad immediately. But sales stretch across much of November, so an early offer can be worth taking if the price is competitive. Compare the exact generation, screen size, storage, and connectivity rather than waiting for Black Friday simply because a larger discount might appear. Previous selling prices are particularly important this year because Apple raised iPad prices in June. During October Prime Day, the 128GB A16 iPad was $399, while the 11-inch M4 iPad Air with 128GB was $649. Both were discounted against Apples increased prices, but cost more than their regular prices before June. A saving from todays asking price doesnt necessarily mean youre getting an exceptional bargain. For the M4 iPad Air and M5 iPad Pro, wed focus on finding a good price: our guide to the best time to buy an iPad doesnt expect replacements until 2027. Wed be more cautious about the A16 iPad, which lacks Apple Intelligence and is expected to be replaced. Unless you find a substantial saving, waiting could get you a more capable entry-level model. The new A20 Pro iPad mini presents a different decision. It has only just arrived, so wed expect smaller initial discounts rather than immediate clearance-level savings. If you want its OLED display and newer processor, a modest reduction may still be worthwhile. If price matters more, compare remaining A17 Pro stock but make sure the saving justifies choosing the older hardware. Should you buy an older iPad? Foundry An older iPad can be a good buy if its price reflects its age and the features you give up. Compare its actual selling price with the discounted price of its replacement, matching screen size, storage, and connectivity where possible. A large saving from an old launch price doesnt necessarily make it better value. The M3 iPad Air and M4 iPad Pro are worth considering at substantial clearance discounts. Both remain capable options, and you may get more benefit from a lower price or additional storage than from the latest processor. However, if the newer equivalent costs only slightly more, the saving may not justify choosing the older generation. The A17 Pro iPad mini also deserves consideration now that the A20 Pro model has arrived. It supports Apple Intelligence and remains a capable compact tablet, but you miss the newer models OLED display, faster processor, and thinner, lighter design. Wed want a meaningful saving rather than a small reduction from its former asking price. Be more cautious with much older models. Check whether they support the current version of iPadOS and the apps and features you need. Compatibility today doesnt guarantee how many future software upgrades theyll receive. Apple Intelligence support also varies: dont assume every older Air, Pro, or mini includes it. If you already own an Apple Pencil or keyboard, check compatibility before changing generations. Keeping compatible accessories could make an older iPad better value, while replacing them could erase part of your saving. Our iPad buying guide explains the differences between the ranges. iPad deals to avoid Check the exact configuration before comparing offers. Retailer listings can emphasize iPad, Air, or Pro without making the generation obvious. Confirm the chip, screen size, storage capacity, and whether youre buying Wi-Fi or Wi-Fi + Cellular. A cheaper listing may be a different model rather than a better deal. Dont let a large advertised discount tempt you into paying for storage or connectivity you wont use. A heavily reduced high-capacity or cellular iPad can still cost more than a simpler configuration that meets your needs. Compare the final purchase prices, rather than assuming the biggest saving represents the best value. Check whether the price includes nano-texture glass , too. This optional finish reduces glare and makes fingerprints and oily smudges less noticeable, which can be useful if reflections make your iPad difficult to see in bright rooms or outdoors. It avoids much of the washed-out appearance associated with ordinary matte finishes, but contrast can drop at some viewing angles and the surface may be more scratch-sensitive. Availability depends on the model and storage configuration, so you could end up paying for both the finish and additional storage. If reflections rarely bother you, standard glass may be better value. Read our guide to nano-texture glass and whether you need it . Our iPad buying guide considers cellular a luxury for most buyers. If you mainly use your iPad somewhere with Wi-Fi, you may get little benefit from the extra hardware. For occasional use elsewhere, sharing your iPhones connection through Personal Hotspot can be a more economical option. Cellular makes more sense if you regularly need an independent connection while commuting or traveling; it also adds built-in GPS for accurate location tracking. Factor in any data-plan charges and compare the total cost of a contract with buying outright. A cellular model can still be worthwhile if its sale price matches or beats the equivalent Wi-Fi versionyou dont have to activate a data plan simply because the hardware is included. Judge savings against previous selling prices as well as Apples current price. Following Junes price increases, a discounted iPad may still cost more than it did earlier in the year. Also distinguish a cash discount from a gift-card offer: a gift card doesnt reduce the amount you pay for the iPad and is useful only if youll spend it. Check what any bundle includes. A keyboard, case, or stylus doesnt automatically make an offer better value, particularly if the accessories arent the versions you want. Read the conditions attached to free iPads, trade-in promotions, contracts, and rebates before comparing their total cost with buying outright. Finally, check whether the iPad is new, refurbished, or used, who is selling it, and what warranty and returns policy apply. For used or refurbished models, look for information about battery condition and confirm that Activation Lock has been removed. Be cautious about devices that remain tied to a previous owner or an organizations management system. How we choose iPad deals Macworlds editors have decades of experience with Apple devices, and our recommendations draw on hands-on iPad reviews and everyday use. We consider performance, display quality, portability, battery life, and accessory support alongside price to explain which iPads suit different buyers. Our reviews help us assess whether paying more brings practical benefits. A faster processor or premium display may matter for demanding creative work, while a less expensive iPad can be perfectly capable of browsing, streaming, and schoolwork. We also consider the cost of keyboards, Apple Pencils, and other accessories when judging an iPads value. We combine those findings with current prices and previous offers, matching the generation, screen size, storage, and connectivity so that comparisons reflect what youre actually buying. Following Apples June price increases, we also consider earlier selling prices rather than relying solely on savings against todays recommended price. Older models can be worthwhile clearance purchases, but only when their prices make sense alongside newer alternatives. Our iPad buying guide explains the differences between the ranges, while our purchase-timing guide helps you decide whether to buy now or wait. For more offers, visit our Black Friday coverage and our roundups of the best Mac deals , AirPods deals , and Apple Watch deals . Latest iPad Deals Check below to find the best price we are seeing right now for each configuration, compared to the best price we have ever seen and the full price. We indicate in bold where the current price matches the lowest. U.S. deals iPad Deal MSRP Old MSRP Lowest A16, 128GB $399.99 Get the deal at Amazon $49 off $449 $349 $271.29 A16, 256GB $499.99 Get the deal at Amazon $49 off $549 $449 $349.72 A16, 512GB $709 Get the deal at Amazon $50 off $749 $649 $499 iPad mini Deal MSRP Old MSRP Lowest A20 Pro, 128GB $699 at Amazon $699 A20 Pro, 256GB $799 at Amazon $799 A20 Pro, 512GB $999 at Amazon $999 A17 Pro, 128GB $569 Get the deal at Amazon $30 off Discontinued, was $599 $499 $349 A17 Pro, 256GB $666.25 Get the deal at Amazon $32.75 off Discontinued, was $699 $599 $479 A17 Pro, 512GB $874 Get the deal at Amazon $25 off Discontinued, was $899 $799 $679 iPad Air Deal MSRP Old MSRP Lowest M4, 11-inch, 128GB $649.99 Get the deal at Amazon $99 off $749 $599 $519.99 M4, 11-inch, 256GB $749.99 Get the deal at Amazon $99 off $849 $699 $609.99 M4, 11-inch, 512GB $949.99 Get the deal at Amazon $99 off $1,049 $899 $789 M4, 11-inch, 1TB $1,329 Get the deal at Amazon $20 off $1,349 $1,099 $1,016.50 M4, 13-inch, 128GB $849.99 Get the deal at Amazon $99 off $949 $799 $699.99 M4, 13-inch, 256GB $949.99 Get the deal at Amazon $99 off $1,049 $899 $699.99 M4, 13-inch, 512GB $1,229 Get the deal at Amazon $20 off $1,249 $1,099 $999 M4, 13-inch, 1TB $1,449 Get the deal at Amazon $100 off $1,549 $1,299 $1,199 iPad Pro Deal MSRP Old MSRP Lowest M5, 11-inch, 256GB $1,139 Get the deal at Amazon $60 off $1,199 $999 $799.91 M5, 11-inch, 512GB $1,343 Get the deal at Amazon $56 off $1,399 $1,199 $999.99 M5, 11-inch, 1TB $1,699.02 Get the deal at Amazon $99.98 off $1,799 $1,599 $1,399.99 M5, 11-inch, 2TB $2,199 Get the deal at Amazon $100 $2,299 $1,999 $1,799 M5, 13-inch, 256GB $1,399.99 Get the deal at Amazon $99 off $1,499 $1,299 $1,149 M5, 13-inch, 512GB $1,645 Get the deal at Amazon $54 off $1,699 $1,499 $1,341 M5, 13-inch, 1TB $1,980 Get the deal at Amazon $119 off $2,099 $1,899 $1,723 M5, 13-inch, 2TB $2,449 G e t the deal at Amazon $150 off $2,599 $2,299 $2,083.12 U.K. deals iPad Deal RRP Old RRP Lowest A16, 128GB 399 Get the deal at Amazon 30 off 429 329 299 A16, 256GB 499 Get the deal at Amazon 30 off 529 449 399 A16, 512GB 699 Get the deal at Amazon 30 off 729 649 579 iPad mini Deal RRP Old RRP Lowest A20 Pro, 128GB 699 at Amazon 699 A20 Pro, 256GB 799 at Amazon 799 A20 Pro, 512GB 999 at Amazon 999 A17 Pro, 128GB 599 Get the deal at Amazon 100 less than new model Discontinued, was 599 499 399 A17 Pro, 256GB 699 Get the deal at Amazon 100 less than new model Discontinued, was 699 599 519 A17 Pro, 512GB Out of stock Discontinued, was 899 799 739.97 iPad Air Deal RRP Old RRP Lowest M4, 11-inch, 128GB 743.57 Get the deal at Amazon 5.43 off 749 599 578.99 M4, 11-inch, 256GB 842.83 Get the deal at Amazon 6.17 off 849 699 678.96 M4, 11-inch, 512GB 1,049 at Amazon 1,049 899 869.95 M4, 11-inch, 1TB 1,349 at Amazon 1,349 1,099 1,099 M4, 13-inch, 128GB 899.97 Get the deal at Amazon 49 off 949 799 768.99 M4, 13-inch, 256GB 1,041.41 Get the deal at Amazon 7.59 off 1,049 899 867.17 M4, 13-inch, 512GB 1,249 at Amazon 1,249 1,099 1,060.09 M4, 13-inch, 1TB 1,549 at Amazon 1,549 1,299 1,253 iPad Pro Deal RRP Old RRP Lowest M5, 11-inch, 256GB 1,163 Get the deal at Amazon 36 off 1,199 999 929 M5, 11-inch, 512GB 1,386.88 Get the deal at Amazon 12 off 1,399 1,199 1,099 M5, 11-inch, 1TB 1,799 at Amazon 1,799 1,599 M5, 11-inch, 2TB 2,299 at Amazon 2,299 1,999 M5, 13-inch, 256GB 1,496.62 Get the deal at Amazon 2 off 1,499 1,299 1,169.10 M5, 13-inch, 512GB 1,699 at Amazon 1,699 1,499 1,349 M5, 13-inch, 1TB 2,099 at Amazon 2,099 1,899 1,769 M5, 13-inch, 2TB 2,599 At Amazon 2,599 2,299 2,599
SDRF rescues Russian paraglider trapped in power lines in Mandi
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U.S. Army soldier suspected of spying for Russia arrested near NATO headquarters
A soldier in the US Army has been arrested on suspicion of spying for Russia, British counter-terror police have said. The 41-year-old senior serviceman was arrested near Gloucester on Tuesday. Counter Terrorism Policing London said the man had been arrested under section one and section three of the National Security Act 2023. Section one of the Act relates to obtaining or disclosing protected information, while section three relates to assisting a foreign intelligence service. As part of the investigation, officers are carrying out searches at two locations in Gloucestershire. The BBC understands the soldier was based at Imjin Barracks in Innsworth, Gloucestershire. The barracks serve as the headquarters of Nato's Allied Rapid Reaction Corps (ARRC) , a strategic operational base for the alliance. Counter Terrorism Policing said it was not linked to any other ongoing investigations. FBI director Kash Patel said in a statement: This important arrest involves allegations of espionage, which is of the utmost concern to the United States and our allies. He added: While this investigation is continuing, I want to send a clear message this FBI has no tolerance for anyone who breaks their oath to the United States and whose actions endanger our national security and that of our partners. [BBC] Deputy Assistant Commissioner Vicki Evans, from Counter Terrorism Policing London, described the arrest as significant. The allegations are serious and our investigation is very much ongoing, she said. The unnamed soldier is currently in custody at a London police station. He has been detained under the National Security Act 2023, allowing police to hold him without charge for up to 14 days. Brig Gen Sean Stinchon, commanding general of US Army Counterintelligence Command, said: The alleged conduct of a senior soldier, entrusted with sensitive information, is a sobering reminder that insider threats are real and persistent. I encourage anyone who thinks they've witnessed something suspicious to report it to their local counterintelligence office. Additional reporting by Daniel Sandford, UK correspondent. This article originally appeared on BBC at https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c6d7q77xgw0vo?xtor=AL-72-%5Bpartner%5D-%5Byahoo.north.america%5D-%5Bheadline%5D-%5Bnews%5D-%5Bbizdev%5D-%5Bisapi%5D
Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav links Ram Mandir joy to future Krishna Janmabhoomi celebration
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Kargil shuts down against winter LAHDC polls
Winter Polls may disenfranchise 2025 pc Ladakh voters: Kargili Kargil, Nov 10: Kargil on Monday observed a complete shutdown in response to a call by the Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) and other organisations against the proposed holding of Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC) elections during winter, with protesters demanding that the polls be deferred. [] The post Kargil shuts down against winter LAHDC polls appeared first on Northlines .
Dakar Youth Olympics: Lairenlakpam storms into boxing semis, assures India of medal
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 10 (IANS) India's Lairenlakpam Ambekar Meetei stormed into the men's 50kg semifinals with a commanding quarterfinal victory over Namibia's Abraham Kalenga, assuring the country of a medal at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games. Lairenlakpam secured the win through a Referee Stops Contest (RSC) in the opening round, with the bout stopped at 1:57, as the Indian delivered an emphatic performance to book his place in the last four. India's medal tally in boxing received another boost with Gunjan also assuring the country of a podium finish in the women's 48kg category. She defeated Mexico's Atena Sofia Juarez Calero 5-0 in her quarterfinal bout to advance to the semifinals. Both Indian boxers are now assured of at least bronze medals, with their victories taking them into the medal rounds of the competition. Lairenlakpam's dominant win highlighted India's promising campaign in the boxing competition, while Gunjan's unanimous victory underlined her control in the quarterfinal contest. The fourth edition of the Youth Olympics will be a landmark occasion for African sport, with Dakar becoming the first African city to host an Olympic sporting event. Around 2,700 athletes are expected to compete across 25 sports for 153 medal events, with competitions spread across Dakar, Diamniadio and Saly. India have won 23 medals across the three previous editions, comprising three gold, 16 silver and four bronze. The country also has four medals from mixed-National Olympic Committee events, where athletes from different nations compete together, although those medals are not included in Indias official tally. The most successful campaign came at Buenos Aires 2018, when India secured 13 medals, including three gold, nine silver and one bronze.
Commanding Officers of Japanese warships on Mumbai visit call on Western Naval Command chief
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Nov 10 (IANS) The Commanding Officers of Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) ships JS Takanami and JS Kirisame, currently on a goodwill visit to Mumbai, called on Vice Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Naval Command, the Indian Navys Western Naval Command said. The Commanding Officers of JMSDF ships JS Takanami and JS Kirisame currently on a goodwill visit to Mumbai, called on VAdm Sanjay Vatsayan, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Naval Command, the Western Naval Command posted on X. The two sides exchanged perspectives on issues of mutual interest during the interaction. The interaction provided an opportunity to exchange perspectives on issues of mutual interest and reaffirmed the longstanding friendship, mutual trust and growing maritime partnership between the Indian Navy and JMSDF, it said. The goodwill visit reaffirms the shared resolve of both navies to deepen mutual understanding, strengthen maritime cooperation and work together towards a free, open, peaceful and prosperous Indo-Pacific, the Western Naval Command added. Last week, Indian Ambassador to Japan Nagma Mohamed Mallick and Vice Admiral AN Pramod, Deputy Chief of the Naval Staff, hosted a deck reception onboard INS Sahyadri in Japan commemorating the 75th anniversary of India-Japan diplomatic ties. INS Sahyadri is visiting Japan for participation in the multilateral maritime exercise MALABAR 2026 and bilateral maritime exercise JAIMEX 2026, the Indian Embassy in Japan had said. In October, Vice Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Ajay Kochhar, visited Japan to strengthen India-Japan cooperation in shipbuilding and mine countermeasures and to explore possibilities for joint development under the Make in India initiative. Vice Admiral Kochhar held bilateral consultations with Vice Admiral Yasuhiro Kunimi, Vice Chief of Staff of the JMSDF, and Lieutenant General Norimichi Shirakawa, Vice Chief of Staff of Japans Joint Staff, and the two sides reaffirmed their commitment to continue close collaboration to strengthen India-Japan defence cooperation. The visit came after the defence ministers of the two countries agreed to leverage each others strengths in defence shipbuilding.
Protests Erupt in Bangladesh Demanding Minimum Wage Increase, Two Injured in Clashes with Police
Protests in Dhaka for higher minimum wages turn violent, resulting in injuries and police intervention. Protests Erupt in Bangladesh Demanding Minimum Wage Increase, Two Injured in Clashes with Police
Missing Mandsaur Girl Found Dead, One Arrested
The body of a seven-year-old girl, who went missing on Monday, was found in Mandsaur district on Tuesday. Police have arrested a 30-year-old man for questioning, and a post-mortem report is awaited to determine the cause of death. The incident led to local protests demanding justice.
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Nov 10 (IANS) The trailer of the upcoming film Maatrubhumi: May War Rest In Peace, which stars Salman Khan in the lead, was unveiled on Tuesday. It promises a powerful story of patriotism, sacrifice and the human cost of war. The trailer opens with a fast cuts of avalanche in one of the highest battlefields in the world as the Chinese soldiers prepare to infiltrate the Indian side of Line of Actual Control (LAC). Salman makes a heroic entry as a highly accomplished soldier, who has the perfect balance of wit and strength. The trailer then shows his personal life, and introduces actress Chitrangada Singh as his wife, who is concerned about him being called for the action. Salman then tells her that it wont be a showdown involving guns as the Chinese and Indian soldiers do not use guns during border face-offs along the LAC because of bilateral agreements designed to prevent military escalation into a full-scale war. The trailer offers a glimpse into the life of a soldier, where duty never ends and every moment with family is precious. The film explores the humane side of war, and the emotional sacrifices of those who serve the nation and the loved ones who wait for them. Salman Khan makes a commanding impression with his powerful action avatar, while his chemistry with Chitrangda Singh adds emotional depth to the narrative. The film is further elevated by its picturesque locations, impressive cinematography and impactful music. The film carries the profound message about war never truly leading to a happy ending as the casualties pile up on both sides, its consequences extending far beyond the battlefield, and families suffering. The film is directed by Apoorva Lakhia, and produced under the banner of Salman Khan Films.
Anti-Corruption Bureau Files Case Against Junior Accountant in Bhilwara for Bribery
The Anti-Corruption Bureau has filed a case against a junior accountant in Bhilwara for allegedly demanding a bribe of 1 lakh. Anti-Corruption Bureau Files Case Against Junior Accountant in Bhilwara for Bribery
Rajasthan: ACB registers bribery case against Junior Accountant in Bhilwara
Digital Desk | Jaipur, Nov 10 (IANS) Acting on directions from the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) Headquarters, the ACB Unit Bhilwara-I has registered a formal case against Dharmveer, a Junior Accountant posted at Panchayat Samiti Kareda in Bhilwara district, for allegedly demanding a bribe of Rs 1 lakh. The action follows a complaint lodged with the ACB Bhilwara-I office alleging that the Single Sign-On (SSO) ID of Gram Panchayat Umri had been placed on hold by Block Development Officer (BDO) Gulabchand. According to the complainant, the BDO demanded Rs 1 lakh through Assistant Administrative Officer (AAO) Dharmveer to clear the hold on the SSO ID. The ACB conducted a confidential verification of the bribe demand on January 22, 2026. During the verification process, Dharmveer instructed the complainant to hand over the Rs 1 lakh bribe, intended for BDO Gulabchand, to Shantilal, Secretary of Gram Panchayat Umri. Verification details also revealed that the complainant had previously paid Rs 40,000 as a bribe in connection with the matter. Furthermore, Dharmveer directed the complainant to meet the BDO personally regarding the payment. However, a planned trap operation could not be executed as the accused caught wind of the impending law enforcement action. Following the verification findings, the ACB registered Case No. 317/2026 on November 10, 2026, against Junior Accountant Dharmveer under Sections 7 and 12 of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 (as amended in 2018). The enforcement action was carried out by the ACB Unit Bhilwara-I under the supervision of Narayan Togas, Deputy Inspector General of Police, ACB Ajmer Range. The ongoing investigation is being conducted by Police Inspector Kalpana, with officials stating that the potential involvement of other individuals, including the BDO and Gram Panchayat Secretary, will be determined as evidence emerges.
Bangladesh: Garment workers clash with police in Ashulia as wage protests resume, two injured
Digital Desk | Dhaka, Nov 10 (IANS) At least two garment workers were injured in clashes with police in Dhakas Ashulia on Tuesday as protests demanding higher minimum wages resumed in Bangladesh after a break of several days, local media reported. Workers blocked a road in the Jamgora area, prompting police to fire tear gas shells and sound grenades to disperse them, the Dhaka Tribune reported. At around 10:30 am, workers blocked the road in the Jamgora area of the Baipail-Abdullahpur Road and began demonstrating. Police initially tried to persuade them to leave the road, but the protesters began throwing bricks and stones at police, triggering clashes and chases between the two sides, the report said. The injured were identified as Alamgir Hossain and Rafia Begum, both employees of Sterling Style. Hospital authorities said the workers had sustained rubber bullet injuries, though it could not be independently verified whether police had actually fired rubber bullets. Rafia Begum, who sustained a head injury, was referred to Dhaka Medical College Hospital, while Alamgir received primary treatment and returned home, Harun-or-Rashid, operations manager of Ashulia Women and Children Hospital, told the Dhaka Tribune. Several platoons of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) have been deployed in the industrial area, alongside additional police personnel stationed in front of factories and at key locations to prevent further unrest. Separately, authorities have announced the indefinite closure of all factories operated by New Age Group in Ashulia from November 10, 2026, under Section 13(1) of the Bangladesh Labour Act, 2006, citing the ongoing labour unrest, the report stated. As hundreds of thousands of garment workers staged protests across several parts of the country on October 31, demanding a minimum wage of 30,000 Bangladeshi taka ($241), police had detained 21 people who they called Awami League activists and not genuine workers. Consistent with international standards, Bangladesh authorities should ensure that police use force only when necessary and proportionate, and that those responsible for violence are held accountable, the US-based Human Rights Watch (HRW) had stated last week, amid condemnation by several international rights groups of the violence against protesting workers.
Apple's eighth-generation iPad mini went on sale earlier this month with a larger OLED display, a thinner and lighter design, the A20 Pro chip, and water and dust resistance. If you still use the sixth-generation iPad mini from 2021, the upgrade also brings changes that debuted on the 2024 model , including Apple Intelligence , Apple Pencil Pro support, and twice the USB-C transfer speed. The new iPad mini starts at $699 for 128GB with Wi-Fi or $849 with cellular in the United States. The discontinued 2021 model started at $499 and $649, respectively, with 64GB of storage. Both support iPadOS 27.2, have Touch ID in the top button, and are rated for up to 10 hours of web browsing over Wi-Fi or watching video. Both displays also run at 60Hz . Display, Design, and Accessories iPad mini (sixth generation, 2021) iPad mini (eighth generation, 2026) 8.3-inch display 8.5-inch display Liquid Retina display with LED backlighting and IPS technology Super Retina XDR OLED display with 2,000,000:1 contrast ratio 2266-by-1488 resolution at 326 ppi 2316-by-1512 resolution at 326 ppi Wider display borders 24% thinner display borders 500 nits maximum brightness 600 nits maximum SDR and full-screen HDR brightness, with up to 1,200 nits peak HDR brightness and 1-nit minimum brightness Standard antireflective glass Standard antireflective glass or optional nano-texture glass on 256GB and 512GB models for $100, with a polishing cloth included IP67 water and dust resistance, rated for a maximum depth of 1 meter for up to 30 minutes Available in Space Gray, Starlight, Pink, and Purple Available in Midnight and Starlight Supports Apple Pencil (second generation) and Apple Pencil (USB-C) Supports Apple Pencil Pro and Apple Pencil (USB-C) Apple Pencil hover and Apple Pencil Pro features including squeeze, barrel roll, haptic feedback, and Find My Polyurethane Smart Folio, also compatible with the 2024 iPad mini Two-panel TechWoven Smart Folio with adjustable viewing angles, available separately in Navy Blue and Taupe for $79 94% fiber-based packaging 100% fiber-based packaging and 35% recycled content overall Dimensions and Weight iPad mini (2021) iPad mini (2026) Height 7.69 inches (195.4 mm) 7.69 inches (195.3 mm) Width 5.3 inches (134.8 mm) 5.22 inches (132.6 mm) Thickness 0.25 inch (6.3 mm) 0.21 inch (5.4 mm) Weight (Wi-Fi) 0.65 pound (293 grams) 0.56 pound (255 grams) Weight (Wi-Fi + Cellular) 0.66 pound (297 grams) 0.58 pound (263 grams) The 2026 model is about 14% thinner and 13% lighter in its Wi-Fi configuration. The cellular model is about 11% lighter. A15 Bionic vs. A20 Pro iPad mini (2021) iPad mini (2026) Chip A15 Bionic A20 Pro Manufacturing process 5-nanometer (TSMC N5P) 2-nanometer (TSMC N2) CPU 6 cores (2 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores) 128GB and 256GB : 5 cores (2 super cores and 3 efficiency cores) 512GB : 6 cores (2 super cores and 4 efficiency cores) GPU 5 cores 7 cores Graphics features Dynamic Caching, hardware-accelerated mesh shading, and hardware-accelerated ray tracing Neural Accelerators Dedicated Neural Accelerators in each GPU core Neural Engine 16 cores 128GB and 256GB : 16 cores 512GB : Dual 16-core Neural Engine (32 cores total) Memory 4GB 12GB Apple Intelligence Apple Intelligence and Siri AI, with support for Apple's larger on-device model for more expressive Siri voices and improved dictation Storage 64GB or 256GB 128GB, 256GB, or 512GB Apple claims up to 2.2 times the CPU performance and up to four times the GPU performance of the 2021 iPad mini in its tests. Against the 2024 A17 Pro model, Apple says it delivers more than twice the unified memory bandwidth and up to 4.5 times the speed in large language model token generation. Cameras and Audio iPad mini (2021) iPad mini (2026) Front camera on the portrait edge Front camera on the landscape edge 12MP front camera with Center Stage and an /2.4 aperture 12MP front camera with Center Stage and an /2.0 aperture Smart HDR 3 on the front and rear cameras Smart HDR 4 on the front and rear cameras Retina Flash for the front camera Retina Flash with True Tone for the front camera Quad-LED True Tone rear flash Adaptive True Tone rear flash Automatic document detection and scanning in the Camera app, with adaptive flash to reduce shadows Landscape stereo speakers with external speaker holes Acoustic Display stereo audio with display-coupled woofers and concealed tweeters, without external speaker holes Dual microphones Updated dual microphones for clearer calls and recordings HEVC, H.264, and ProRes playback, with Dolby Vision and HDR10 support Apple also lists AV1 playback and HDR10+ and HLG support Connectivity, Charging, and Price iPad mini (2021) iPad mini (2026) Third-party wireless networking chip Apple N1 wireless networking chip Wi-Fi 6 Wi-Fi 7 Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 6 Thread Third-party 5G modem (cellular models) Apple C2 5G modem (cellular models) U.S. cellular model A2568 supports LTE band 46 U.S. cellular model A3596 adds 5G bands n14, n26, n70, and n75 and LTE band 106, and drops LTE band 46 UMTS/HSPA/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA support UMTS/HSPA/HSPA+ support Nano-SIM or eSIM (cellular models) eSIM only (cellular models) USB-C with USB 3 speeds up to 5Gb/s USB-C with USB 3 speeds up to 10Gb/s External display output up to 4K at 30Hz External display output up to 4K at 60Hz Extended external display mode with iPadOS 27.2 19.3Wh battery 18.9Wh battery Fast charging up to 50% in around 30 minutes with a 35W or higher USB-C power adapter, sold separately Now discontinued Starts at $699 (Wi-Fi) or $849 (Wi-Fi + Cellular) Both the 2021 and 2026 models are rated for up to nine hours of web browsing over cellular. Apple claims up to 50% faster cellular data speeds with the C2 modem compared with the 2024 iPad mini. Should You Upgrade? If your 2021 model still feels responsive and lasts long enough for reading, browsing, and taking notes, keeping it makes sense for now, and if battery life is your only complaint, a battery service may be enough. However, for many 2021 iPad mini owners, the 2026 model is a worthwhile upgrade. If you've had yours since launch, its battery has had five years to wear down, and 64GB can feel cramped if you keep games or downloaded video on it. The new model gives you a fresh battery and twice the storage if you're coming from the 64GB version. Apple still rates both models for up to 10 hours when new, but the 2026 model can charge to 50% in around 30 minutes with a 35W or higher adapter. The OLED display and lighter design are the changes you're most likely to notice every day. The screen can get dimmer for reading in bed and brighter for HDR video, and the lower weight makes the iPad mini easier to hold one-handed for long stretches. Both displays run at 60Hz, with no ProMotion. The A20 Pro and extra memory matter more if you play demanding games, edit photos or video, or often find that apps reload when you switch back to them. Some of the smaller changes matter more depending on where you use your iPad mini. IP67 water and dust resistance is useful if you take it outdoors, read by the pool, or use it in the kitchen. The landscape front camera is better positioned for calls when the iPad is propped up horizontally, and extended display support lets you use a monitor as a separate workspace. Which Model Should You Buy? The discontinued 2024 iPad mini is a good middle ground if your 2021 model is showing its age and you're happy with its display. It gives you more base storage, Apple Intelligence, faster USB-C transfers, and Apple Pencil Pro support, and you can reuse your existing Smart Folio. Apple lists the 128GB Wi-Fi model for $509 through its Certified Refurbished store when available, with a new battery and a one-year warranty. Remaining new stock from third-party retailers is also worth considering at a low enough price. If prices are close at the same storage capacity, buy the 2026 model. At $699, it makes the most sense if you specifically want the OLED display, lighter body, or water resistance. If you use a Smart Folio, factor in $79 for the redesigned version. The USB-C Apple Pencil works with either newer model, while the second-generation Apple Pencil needs replacing. Both newer cellular models use eSIM, so check with your carrier if you currently use a physical SIM. A used 2021 iPad mini is still a reasonable buy at around $300 or lower if you want a second device for reading, notes, or streaming and 64GB is enough. Battery condition matters more than cosmetic wear; if the price of a 256GB unit or the cost of a battery service brings it close to a refurbished 2024 model, the newer device is still the better buy. If you're buying the 2026 model, 128GB at $699 is enough for most buyers. If you're already close to filling 128GB on your current iPad, the $799 256GB model gives you room to grow. Nano-texture glass brings that configuration to $899 and is worth considering if you regularly contend with glare. The $999 512GB model makes the most sense if you need the extra space for games, media, or projects. It also gets an additional CPU core and a second Neural Engine, which are worth weighing if you use apps that can take advantage of them. 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Free software brings complex trade analysis to laptops
Complex economic models used to analyze international trade could become more accessible to researchers with limited computing resources, thanks to free software developed at the University of Surrey. The study, posted to the SSRN preprint server, found that Capybara 2.0 substantially reduced the computer memory needed to run demanding statistical models, while remaining competitive with established alternatives on speed.
Digital Desk | Jaipur, Nov 10 (IANS) Rajasthan Education and Panchayati Raj Minister Madan Dilawar on Tuesday objected to the Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge's reported comparison of Diwali with Eid, calling it 'shameful' and demanding an apology to the country. Speaking to media during his Diwali visit to Ramganj Mandi, Dilawar said comparing Diwali, celebrated to mark Lord Ram's return to Ayodhya, with Eid was inappropriate and hurtful to Hindu sentiments. He described Diwali as a festival associated with non-violence and charity and alleged that it could not be compared with Eid because of the practice of animal sacrifice during the latter festival. He termed the comparison an insult to Hindus and the country and said the Congress President should apologise. Dilawar also said that if Congress leaders had even a little commitment to Hindutva and nationalism, they should reconsider their association with the party. He also accused the former Congress President Sonia Gandhi of being 'anti-Hindutva'. Reiterating his criticism, the Minister said that a foreign-born woman or her son could never work for the welfare of the country. Earlier, Dilawar celebrated Diwali with residents and business owners in his Ramganj Mandi Assembly constituency. Minister Dilawar visited several markets and extended Diwali and New Year greetings to traders. Beginning his visit from Agrasen Guest House, the Minister interacted with traders, enquiring about their well-being. Traders welcomed their MLA by offering sweets and extending festive greetings. At Pannalal Square, Dilawar garlanded the statue of martyr Pannalal and paid tribute to him. He also greeted Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) workers and prominent citizens, wishing that Diwali would bring happiness and prosperity to people across Rajasthan. The Minister expressed hope that the state would achieve all-round development and emerge as a leading state in the country. The programme concluded with slogans praising Shri Ram.
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 10 (IANS) Congress veteran Sonia Gandhi's much-awaited memoir, Belonging: A Journey of Love, which hit bookstores on Tuesday, has attracted attention for its personal revelations about the Nehru-Gandhi family and her political journey. However, the book has also come under scrutiny after readers spotted at least three apparent factual inaccuracies relating to important political and historical events. Discrepancies in different chapters have raised questions about the accuracy of some historical references. The first apparent error concerns the anti-corruption movement led by social activist Anna Hazare, which posed a major challenge to the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government. In Chapter 33, page 461, Sonia places the emergence of Hazare and the India Against Corruption movement in 2012. In 2012 a well-known activist from Maharashtra, Baburao 'Anna' (Marathi for 'father' or 'elder brother') Hazare, emerged as the figurehead of a movement that titled itself 'India Against Corruption', the memoir states. However, the movement gained national prominence in 2011, particularly after Hazare began an indefinite hunger strike at Delhi's Jantar Mantar on April 5 that year, demanding a stronger anti-corruption law through the Jan Lokpal Bill. The campaign also brought together prominent figures, including Arvind Kejriwal, Kiran Bedi and Baba Ramdev, although their positions and demands differed. Another discrepancy appears in Chapter 24, page 338, concerning the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). The RSS, founded in 1921, dreamed of a 'Hindu nation' that would replace constitutional ideals of equality, pluralism, and secularism with second-class citizenship for Muslims, Christians, and other religious minorities in India, Sonia writes. The organisation was actually founded on September 27, 1925, in Nagpur by Keshav Baliram Hedgewar, a doctor by profession. It subsequently grew into one of India's most influential ideological and organisational movements. The third error concerns veteran Congress leader Ahmed Patel, Sonia's political secretary and one of her closest political confidants. In Chapter 29, page 401, she writes: He came to wield considerable influence across the political spectrum but could be unforgiving towards those who crossed him. He remained my political secretary till, sadly, he fell victim to the Covid epidemic in 2022, leaving a vacuum in the party and an absence I felt personally. Patel died on November 25, 2020, not 2022, following multiple organ failure after Covid-19 complications. He was treated at Medanta Hospital, where his condition deteriorated, and he was admitted to the intensive care unit. His body was later taken to his ancestral village in Gujarat for burial. These three apparent errors have added an unexpected factual controversy to the release of Sonia Gandhi's memoir.
Iran wants deal but terms 'absurd': US Secreatary of State
Digital Desk | Washington, Nov 10 (IANS) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said Iran wants an agreement with Washington but is demanding conditions he considers unacceptable, as he warned that American sanctions are causing mounting economic pressure on Tehran. Iran would love a deal. The problem is, the conditions they continue to place are absurd. They're not even serious. But that could change. Eventually, you have to eat. The economic pain that is being inflicted on Iran right now, on that regime, is extraordinary. It compounds; it's growing every day, Rubio said. These sanctions get worse over time; they get more painful as time goes on, he added. Rubio placed responsibility for the economic hardship on Iran's leadership rather than American policy. It's all brought about by the fact that this radical regime of lunatics is imposing this on their own people. They're destroying their own country. Rubio criticised how Tehran had used resources after sanctions relief granted during former President Barack Obama's administration. When Obama gave them sanctions relief, they didn't use that money to build up hospitals, roads, bridges, and universities. They used that money to build weapons and arm proxies in the region to attack us and other countries. Rubio also accused Iran's leadership of fuelling conflicts across the Middle East. Behind every single one of these destabilising activities in the Middle East there's one common denominator the Iranian regime. He added: They are behind all the instability in the region. They are the source of instability in the region. I think the countries of the region realise that as well. We work for America. We don't work for the global order; we don't work for other countries. We work for the United States. Asked about cyberattacks in France attributed by French officials to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, Rubio declined to discuss whether Washington had shared intelligence with Paris. He accused the force of a longstanding pattern of sabotage but distinguished Iran's leadership and its citizens. The Iranian people are great people, he said.
Bhainsa municipal commissioner in-charge caught in ACB net
Hyderabad: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) of the Adilabad Range on Tuesday, November 10, caught an officer posted in Nirmal district for demanding and accepting Rs 50,000 as a bribe. Jadhav Santhosh served as the deputy executive engineer and in-charge municipal commissioner, Bhainsa Municipality, in the Nirmal district. According to the complainant, Santhosh allegedly demanded the Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Odisha Guv urges youth, students to make millets part of daily diet
Digital Desk | Bhubaneswar, Nov 10 (IANS) Odisha Governor Brajmohan Ram on Tuesday urged people, particularly youth, students and government employees, to include Shree Anna (millets) in their daily diet, saying their promotion will benefit public health, farmers and the environment. Every household should include Mandia, Bajra, Jowar and other millets in its meals. Adopting healthy food habits is not just about personal well-being but also reflects our respect for farmers and agricultural traditions, he said while inaugurating the Symposium on Shree Anna and Strengthening of Traditional Seed Systems2026 in Bhubaneswar. Highlighting the importance of millets in India's agricultural heritage, the Governor said these crops had been an integral part of traditional food habits for centuries. In Odisha, particularly in tribal and rain-fed regions, millet cultivation is closely linked to local livelihoods and cultural traditions. Promoting Mandia (Ragi) would help improve farmers' incomes while preserving this heritage. Referring to climate change, erratic rainfall, rising temperatures and water scarcity, he said millets offered a sustainable farming option as they required less water, involved lower cultivation costs and could withstand adverse climatic conditions. He also highlighted their nutritional value, including high dietary fibre and essential nutrients, saying their regular consumption could encourage healthier food habits amid rising lifestyle-related diseases such as diabetes, obesity and hypertension. The Governor stressed the need to strengthen processing, packaging, value addition and marketing facilities to help Odisha's millets reach wider domestic and international markets. Emphasising traditional seed conservation, he called for establishing community seed banks, documenting indigenous varieties and encouraging their exchange. He said local seed varieties represented generations of farmers' knowledge and were vital for preserving agricultural biodiversity. Describing tribal communities and women farmers as important custodians of traditional seeds, he advocated combining indigenous knowledge with modern science, technology and better market linkages. Appreciating the Odisha government's Shree Anna Abhiyan and the Centre's initiatives to promote millets, he said collective efforts to conserve traditional seeds, protect agricultural diversity and enhance farmers' incomes would contribute to Viksit Odisha 2036 and Viksit Bharat 2047. Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo, ICAR Director General Dr Mangi Lal Jat, MSSRF chairperson and former chief scientist Dr Soumya Swaminathan, and OUAT Vice-Chancellor Prof Pravat Kumar Roul also addressed the symposium.
BJD Leader Criticizes Odisha Governments Flood Management in Ganjam
BJD leader Naveen Patnaik criticizes Odishas government for poor flood management in Ganjam, demanding accountability and swift relief measures. BJD Leader Criticizes Odisha Governments Flood Management in Ganjam
Gujarat: Temple crowds, Gheraiya dances mark beginning of Vikram Samvat 2083
Digital Desk | Ahmedabad, Nov 10 (IANS) Long queues of devotees, traditional tribal dances and elaborate food offerings at temples marked the beginning of 'Vikram Samvat 2083' across Gujarat on Tuesday, as people welcomed the Gujarati New Year with religious fervour and celebrations rooted in local customs. From the Somnath and Ambaji temples to shrines in Ahmedabad, Unjha, Patan and Jamnagar, large numbers of devotees gathered from early morning to offer prayers and seek blessings on Bestu Varas, the first day of the Gujarati calendar. In Ahmedabad, the Bhadrakali Temple witnessed a heavy rush of devotees, with queues stretching up to 1.5 km as people waited for darshan. The temple was among the prominent religious sites in the city to see large gatherings on the occasion. At the Somnath Temple in Gir Somnath district, devotees from across India and abroad attended the first morning aarti of Somnath Mahadev, one of the 12 Jyotirlingas. The temple premises echoed with chants of 'Har Har Mahadev' and 'Jai Somnath' as devotees prayed for the well-being and prosperity of their families, world peace and the welfare of all. The New Year sunrise and the special adornment of the deity added to the celebrations at the pilgrimage site. At Ambaji Temple in Banaskantha district, one of the 51 Shakti Peethas, the shrine was decorated with colourful flowers and lights for Bestu Varas. During the Mangala Aarti, devotees performed garba at Chachar Chowk to the chants of 'Bol Mari Ambe, Jai Jai Ambe'. Special aartis were also held at the Ambikeshwar Mahadev and Siddhivinayak temples, while an Annakut offering was scheduled for the afternoon. In Unjha, the Shri Umiya Mataji Temple, regarded as the clan deity of the Kadva Patidar community, witnessed long queues of devotees. Pilgrims, including groups who had travelled on foot, arrived to offer prayers amid chants of 'Jai Maa Umiya'. The Umiya Mataji Sansthan made arrangements for accommodation, food and darshan, with facilities at Mansarovar Vishranti Griha, Uma Bhavan and Pathikashram. Parking and security arrangements were also made with the assistance of the local administration and volunteers. In Patan, the Kalika Mataji Temple, the presiding deity's shrine in the historic town, was decorated with a special Aagi adornment. A traditional fair also began on the occasion, with celebrations scheduled to continue from Kartak Sud Ekam to Poonam. An Annakut offering was organised at Ramji Temple in the town. In Jamnagar, devotees began arriving early at the Bala Hanuman Temple to seek blessings and witness the special adornment of Lord Ram and Hanumanji. The temple is known for its uninterrupted Ramdhun, which has continued since 1964 and earned it a place in the Guinness Book of World Records. At the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Temple in Atladara, Vadodara, an elaborate Annakut Mahotsav was organised to mark the beginning of the New Year. Following the annual tradition, the celebrations began with an offering of food to the deities after Govardhan Puja. More than 1,200 varieties of dishes were arranged before the idols as part of the Annakut. In Valsad district, the New Year celebrations offered a glimpse of the traditional culture of tribal communities in Dharampur and Kaprada talukas. Instead of modern festivities, residents welcomed the occasion through age-old customs, traditional attire and Gheraiya dances. The beats of drums and folk performances brought the two tribal talukas alive with celebrations. In Mahisagar district, devotees visited temples across Lunawada from early morning to offer prayers and seek blessings. People also exchanged New Year greetings, marking the occasion with religious observances and community celebrations. The celebrations also saw political and administrative leaders extending greetings across the state. Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel began the day by offering prayers at Panchdev Temple in Gandhinagar and later visited Trimandir in Adalaj and Maa Bhadrakali Temple in Ahmedabad. He prayed for the happiness, peace and prosperity of citizens and the continued development of Gujarat. Patel also called on Governor Acharya Devvrat at Lok Bhavan in Gandhinagar to extend New Year greetings. In Ahmedabad, he met prominent citizens, public representatives and residents at the Annexe Circuit House in Shahibaug before visiting the Police Officers' Mess at Dafnala to exchange greetings with senior police officers and their families. Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi, State Police Chief G.S. Malik, senior police officers and their family members were present at the Police Officers' Mess. The Chief Minister also exchanged greetings with citizens, serving and retired senior bureaucrats, MLAs and other representatives at the Ministers' Residential Complex in Gandhinagar. In his New Year message, Patel urged people to work collectively towards building a developed and drug-free Gujarat, in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of a developed and drug-free India. He also called for promoting social harmony, supporting local artisans and small industries, and strengthening the 'Vocal for Local' initiative. Across Gujarat, the beginning of Vikram Samvat 2083 was thus marked by a combination of religious observances, community gatherings and traditional cultural celebrations, with temples and pilgrimage centres witnessing large numbers of visitors throughout the day.
'Attempt to give clean chit to Rajiv Gandhi': HS Phoolka slams Sonia Gandhi for 1984 riots claim
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 10 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and senior advocate H.S. Phoolka on Tuesday accused the Congress Parliamentary Party (CPP) Chairperson Sonia Gandhi of attempting to give a clean chit to her husband and former Prime Minister late Rajiv Gandhi, after she said that the delay in the deployment of the Army during the 1984 anti-Sikh riots, was due to certain concerns by the then-Army Chief. This comes after Sonia Gandhi in her memoir, 'Belonging: A Journey of Love' said, Although the Chief of the Army Staff General A.S. Vaidya had received his orders the same night as the assassination, we heard later that he had decided not to mobilise the nearest units because they were manned by Sikh soldiers, a factor that might have exacerbated the situation. Phoolka, while addressing a press conference, alleged that Sonia Gandhi, in her book, is trying to give a clean chit to Rajiv Gandhi and her family in connection with the 1984 anti-Sikh massacre, while calling her claims contrary to official records. The explanations given in the book for the delay in deploying the Army in Delhi contradict the findings of both the Misra Commission and the Nanavati Commission reports, he said. He also accused the then Rajiv Gandhi-led government of not deploying the nearly 6,000 soldiers who were available in Delhi on the morning of November 1, 1984. If the Army had been deployed on time, the lives of about 2,000 Sikhs could have been saved, Phoolka added. Asserting that the claim made in Sonia Gandhi's memoir is contrary to the facts available on record, the BJP leader said: Firstly, General Vaidya did not decide against calling in Sikh soldiers because he lacked trust in them. Secondly, nearly 6,000 soldiers were already available in Delhi on October 31. To substantiate his claim, Phoolka, also a senior lawyer, cited the report of the Misra Commission, which said that around 6,100 troops were available in Delhi on the night of October 31 and the morning of November 1, but they were not deployed. The Commission further observed that if 5,000 of these soldiers had been deployed on the streets of Delhi on the morning of November 1, the lives of at least 2,000 Sikhs could have been saved. The Nanavati Commission also made similar observations in its report, he noted. Phoolka also said that Army Chief General A.S. Vaidya had also given a statement on the matter. In his testimony before the Misra Commission, the then Army Chief General Vaidya clearly stated that he himself felt adequate military presence should be maintained in Delhi. For this purpose, he contacted the General Officer Commanding (GOC), Delhi, who informed him that 6,000 troops were available in the national capital. General Vaidya had also requisitioned troops from Meerut, and these forces reached Delhi on the night of October 31 itself, the BJP leader added. Phoolka said that nowhere in General Vaidya's testimony did he state that the Prime Minister (Rajiv Gandhi) had instructed him to call in the Army, and therefore, according to the senior lawyer, Sonia Gandhi's claim is completely contrary to the official record. According to the Misra Commission report, Rajiv Gandhi had alerted General Vaidya, he admitted, however, emphasising that the Army Chief's responsibility is to keep the Army ready, not to deploy it. The responsibility for requisitioning and deploying the Army lies with the civil administration. Yet, the civil administration neither called in nor deployed the Army, the BJP leader alleged. Questioning the steps taken by the-then PM Rajiv Gandhi, Phoolka said: If Rajiv Gandhi was not responsible for the events, then what steps did he take against those responsible for not calling in and deploying the Army that was available on the morning of November 1? Recalling Rajiv Gandhi's speech after the riots, where he had remarked When a big tree falls, the earth shakes a little, referring to the assassination of late former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, the BJP leader accused him of justifying the massacre against the Sikhs. Rajiv Gandhi's statement amounted to an attempt to justify the massacre, Phoolka said.
India U-19 Crush UAE by 70 Runs to Continue Dominance in U19 Asia Cup
India Under-19 delivered a commanding all-round performance to defeat United Arab Emirates Under-19 by 70 runs in Match 11 of the DP World Mens U19 Asia Cup 2026/27 at Al Amerat Cricket Ground Turf 2 on Tuesday. India posted an imposing 309/7 before bundling out UAE for 239 in their allotted 50 overs. After setting [] The post India U-19 Crush UAE by 70 Runs to Continue Dominance in U19 Asia Cup appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
We need refund: TOMCOM candidates confront GM over Germany jobs
Hyderabad: Around 20 candidates confronted the general manager of Telangana Overseas Manpower Company (TOMCOM) on Tuesday, November 10, demanding refunds, alleging the organisation cheated them. The confrontation with General Manager K Naga Bharathi was recorded on camera, where she explains the status of the enrolled recruitment programmes to the agitated candidates. You assured us of Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Villagers Block NH Near Tiruchy After Double-Murder
Residents blocked the Tiruchy-Chennai highway at Samayapuram toll plaza, demanding the arrest of those who killed two 17-year-old youths.
BJP Demands CBI Inquiry into Suspicious Death of Tribal Leader Nisha Bhagat in Ranchi
BJP activists in Ranchi rally for a CBI investigation into the suspicious death of tribal activist Nisha Bhagat, demanding justice. BJP Demands CBI Inquiry into Suspicious Death of Tribal Leader Nisha Bhagat in Ranchi
Gujarat CM meets Guv Devvrat, interacts with citizens and police officers on New Year (Lead)
Digital Desk | Ahmedabad, Nov 10 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Tuesday visited temples in Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar and met citizens, political leaders and senior police officers to exchange Gujarati New Year greetings on the first day of 'Vikram Samvat 2083', reiterating his appeal for a developed and drug-free state. Patel began the day by offering prayers at Panchdev Temple in Gandhinagar, where he prayed for the happiness, prosperity and good health of citizens. He subsequently visited Trimandir in Adalaj and offered prayers to Simandhar Swami and other deities, besides paying his respects to Pujya Niruma and Dada Bhagwan. Then, he met Governor Acharya Devvrat and extended his greetings. In Ahmedabad, the Chief Minister visited Maa Bhadrakali Temple and prayed for the well-being of people and the overall development of Gujarat. He later met prominent personalities, public representatives and citizens at the Annexe Circuit House in Shahibaug, where he exchanged New Year greetings. State BJP President Jagdish Vishwakarma, Minister of State for Urban Development, Darshna Vaghela, MPs Dinesh Makwana and Hasmukh Patel, Ahmedabad Mayor Hitesh Barot, local MLAs, other political leaders and a large number of citizens were present during the interaction. Patel also visited the Police Officers' Mess at Dafnala in Shahibaug, where he exchanged Diwali and New Year greetings with senior police officers and their family members. Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi, State Police Chief G.S. Malik, Director General of Prisons K.L.N. Rao, Director General of Police Neerja Gotru and Ahmedabad Police Commissioner Anupam Singh Gahlaut were among those present. Earlier, the Chief Minister had also exchanged New Year greetings with citizens, serving and retired senior secretaries, MLAs and office-bearers from Gandhinagar city and district at the Community Hall of the Ministers' Residential Complex in Gandhinagar. Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister Sanjeev Kumar, Energy Department Principal Secretary Ashwini Kumar and Roads and Buildings Secretary Patel welcomed him on the occasion. In his New Year message, Patel urged citizens to work collectively towards building a 'Viksit Gujarat' and a 'Drug-Free Gujarat', contributing to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of a developed and drug-free India. I extend my heartfelt New Year wishes to everyone on the beginning of Vikram Samvat 2083. I have prayed to God for everyone's good health and for their lives to move forward with happiness, peace and prosperity. With the Prime Minister's vision of a developed India and a drug-free India, I hope we all work together towards a developed Gujarat and a drug-free Gujarat, he said. In a message on social media platform X, Patel also extended greetings to Gujarati families living across India and abroad, expressing hope that the New Year would bring happiness, peace, prosperity, good health and new opportunities. He called for strengthening social harmony, supporting local artisans and small industries, and promoting the 'Vocal for Local' initiative to ensure that prosperity reaches the last person in society. He also urged people to contribute towards the goal of an 'Atmanirbhar Bharat'. The New Year celebrations come as the state government continues to emphasise development and its campaign against drug abuse, with Patel calling for public participation in both initiatives.
Kerala LoP Vijayan seeks judicial probe into power purchase deal
Digital Desk | Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 10 (IANS) Kerala's Leader of Opposition (LoP) Pinarayi Vijayan on Tuesday demanded a judicial probe, led by a sitting High Court judge, into the controversial power purchase agreements and the alleged corruption surrounding them. This is the first time Vijayan has sought a judicial inquiry into the power purchase controversy, which has turned into a major political issue between the ruling UDF and the Opposition LDF. Reacting to the cancellation of the short-term power purchase agreement through the GNA Energy OTC Platform, the LoP said the state government's decision had vindicated the Opposition's stand that there was no genuine power crisis in the state. He alleged that the agreement was part of a major scam and that the state government was forced to withdraw only after the Opposition and the media exposed the alleged irregularities. Vijayan claimed that the deal was pushed through at a high rate by involving a private intermediary which neither generated electricity nor functioned as a power trader. He also alleged that the agreement was finalised by bypassing the objections raised by the Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) and without following a proper tender process. The former Chief Minister questioned the role of the Chief Minister's Office in the decisions. He also alleged that Electricity Minister Sunny Joseph was kept in the dark about key developments, including the cancellation of the agreement. He said this raised serious questions about the functioning of the state Cabinet and the principle of collective responsibility. Vijayan also referred to the alleged purchase of 200 MW of power in October from V.E.N. Global at Rs 11 per unit. He claimed that the arrangement was made through the Chief Minister's Office without a tender or approval from the State Electricity Regulatory Commission. He sought answers on who benefited from what he described as an artificially created power crisis and why the state was made to bear the financial burden of costly purchases. He also questioned the need for the proposed power purchase from Himachal Pradesh. Demanding that all files related to the deals be made public, Vijayan said the proposed judicial inquiry should examine the role of the Chief Minister and all those involved in the decisions. The demand comes after the V.D. Satheesan-led Kerala government decided to cancel the GNA linked agreement amid mounting questions over the terms of the power purchase.
Kargil witnesses complete shutdown against LAHDC election scheduled in winter
Digital Desk | Kargil, Nov 10 (IANS) Kargil region of Jammu and Kashmir observed a complete shutdown on Tuesday against the administrations decision to hold the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC) election in December. A complete shutdown was observed as shops and other business establishments remained closed today following a call by the Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA), demanding postponement of the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC) elections scheduled during winter and a review of the recently completed delimitation exercise. Traffic was also thin on roads across the region. Additional police personnel were deployed in several areas as a precautionary measure. The shutdown was called by the KDA, an alliance of political and religious organisations, trade bodies and civil society groups, which also announced a candlelight march under the banner of Save Democracy in the evening. KDA co-chairman Sajjad Kargili, accompanied by Ladakh MP Haji Haneefa Jan and civil society representatives, said the shutdown would continue till the evening today, with essential services, including medical facilities, water supply and school buses, exempted. Ladakh MP Mohmad Haneefa has also urged Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena to defer the elections, citing harsh winter conditions, snowfall, road closures and transport disruptions that could prevent residents of remote areas from reaching polling stations. Meanwhile, Leh Apex Body chairman Chering Dorjay demanded that the elections be postponed until April-May and called for a review of the delimitation exercise. He demanded comprehensive revision of electoral rolls and consultations with elected representatives, political parties and other stakeholders before finalising the election schedule. The administration has completed delimitation of 100 constituencies across Ladakhs eight districts and approved 33 per cent reservation for women. The administration today notified elections for all the eight LAHDCs today. Exercising powers under Section 4(2) of the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Councils Act, 1997, read with Rule 4 of the LAHDC (Election) Rules, 2026, the Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh has directed all constituencies within the Union Territory to elect members for the formation of the new councils. The last date for filing nominations has been fixed on November 17, scrutiny of nominations is on November 18, and the date of withdrawal of nominations is November 20. Polling is scheduled for December 4 between 8 am and 5 pm, and the entire poll process will be completed by December 8, 2026.
Displaced Workers Intensify Protest in Bhubaneswar, Demand Immediate Reappointment
Tensions boiled over at the Labour Commissioners office as retrenched Group-D employees under the Odisha Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board staged an indefinite, day-and-night sit-in demonstration demanding their immediate reinstatement. The protesting workers, backed by the trade union, are fighting against what they describe as an unjust and arbitrary decision to terminate their [] The post Displaced Workers Intensify Protest in Bhubaneswar, Demand Immediate Reappointment appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Man-made crisis: Naveen Patnaik slams Odisha govt over Ganjam flood response
Digital Desk | Bhubaneswar, Nov 10 (IANS) Leader of Opposition and BJD president Naveen Patnaik on Tuesday severely criticised the state government's preparedness to deal with Cyclone Arnab and called for impartial rehabilitation and reconstruction work in flood-ravaged Ganjam district. In a letter to Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, Patnaik has also described the devastating flood in Ganjam as a manmade crisis, calling upon the state government to fix accountability for the lapses and ensure stringent punishment. The BJD supremo also referred to his recent visit to flood-affected areas of Hinjili, Sheragada, Aska and Sorada of Ganjam district and interactions with affected persons on November 7. Patnaik expressed pain after seeing the sufferings of the people in distress, massive damage to infrastructure, extensive crop losses, loss of lives and destruction of livelihoods during his visit. He alleged that government negligence has set Ganjam back by several years. He alleged that the state government ignored IMD warnings issued since October 23. The BJD chief said Ganjam remained vulnerable to heavy rainfall, which typically occurs to the right of a cyclone's landfall, and stressed that cyclone and flood management SOPs require advance water release from dams and round-the-clock monitoring of reservoir levels. However, in the case of Ganjam, water from dams was released by the Water Resources Department after the onset of heavy cyclonic rains. This compounded the floods and caused huge loss of life and property. People have complained that adequate warning was not given to them before the gates were opened, alleged Patnaik. This gross negligence and manmade crisis raises serious issues of accountability. People are demanding strict action against those responsible for such a serious lapse, he further added. The LoP alleged that the government has also admitted its lack of preparedness for Ganjam, adding that timely action on warnings could have prevented much of the suffering. He alleged that the delay in the post-flood relief work led to people being marooned for days without food and water. Patnaik said he has forwarded the representations he received during his visit to the Special Relief Commissioner for immediate action. He urged the government to adopt a whole of government approach to ensure timely compensation, adding that lip service will not work. He warned that BJD will not tolerate negligence in relief work by the government and will hold protests from 'Palli to Delhi'. The BJD chief also contended that the previous BJD government had built a community-based, globally acclaimed disaster management system in which sarpanches, PRI members and Mission Shakti groups played a major role. He alleged that neglect of sarpanches and the near closure of Mission Shakti by the BJP government have weakened the community-based disaster response system. Citing what he termed repeated mishandling of calamities in Ganjam, Kendrapada, Jajpur, Bhadrak and Baleshwar, Patnaik asked the government to take responsibility and fix accountability. He said the progress made in 24 years of BJD rule should not be undone in 24 months by the double engine sarkar.
Under fire over MLAs's conduct, Vijay calls emergency TVK meet
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has called an emergency meeting of TVK legislators in Chennai to address growing concerns over the conduct of party MLAs. The meeting, scheduled for November 11, will focus on maintaining discipline and public behaviour, particularly in light of allegations against Deputy Speaker M Ravisankar and MLA C Arul Vignesh. Opposition parties, including DMK and AIADMK, have heavily criticised the ruling TVK over these issues, demanding accountability from the Chief Minister.
Shillong Ropeway row: Minister calls meeting as protests enter fifth day
Digital Desk | Shillong, Nov 10 (IANS) Meghalaya Cabinet Minister and South Shillong Legislator, Sanbor Shullai, has convened a meeting of local stakeholders on Wednesday to discuss the proposed Shillong Ropeway Project, as protests demanding the scrapping or relocation of the project continued for the fifth day. The meeting, called by the 19-South Shillong Advisory Committee, will be held at the State Convention Centre in Shillong, according to a letter issued by the committee on Tuesday. Shullai, who is the chairman of the advisory committee, will chair the meeting to seek views and suggestions from residents and various organisations on the implementation of the ambitious infrastructure project. The development comes amid an indefinite sit-in demonstration being staged by a section of women under the banner of the Joint Action Committee (JAC) in Shillong. The protesters have opposed the project at its proposed location and have demanded that the government either scrap the ropeway plan or shift it to an alternative site. The proposed Shillong Ropeway Project is part of broader efforts to improve urban connectivity and ease traffic congestion in the rapidly growing hill city. However, the project has triggered concerns among sections of local residents and community organisations over its location and the potential impact on surrounding areas. The protestors have been demanding that the project either be scrapped or shifted to another location. Several traditional bodies and social organisations have also been drawn into the debate, prompting the local legislator and Cabinet Minister Sanbor Shullai to convene a wider consultation with stakeholders. The proposed project is expected to connect key locations through an aerial transport system, reducing dependence on road-based travel. However, concerns over the project's alignment, location and its potential impact on local communities have turned the infrastructure proposal into a contentious issue, forcing the government to seek public feedback before moving ahead with its implementation. The committee has asked stakeholders to place their concerns and suggestions before the meeting, which will subsequently be submitted to the Meghalaya government. The consultation is being closely watched as the state government seeks to push infrastructure development while addressing growing concerns among local communities over the proposed project's location and implementation.
Pappu Yadav Questions Central Government on Floods and Sugar Mills in Bihar
Pappu Yadav criticizes PM Modi over Bihar floods and sugar mills, demanding accountability ahead of the Prime Ministers visit. Pappu Yadav Questions Central Government on Floods and Sugar Mills in Bihar
Supreme Court Demands Action Against Vehicle Pollution in Delhi-NCR
The Supreme Court has ordered immediate action to curb rising vehicle pollution in Delhi-NCR, demanding responses from multiple state governments. Supreme Court Demands Action Against Vehicle Pollution in Delhi-NCR
Balochistan medical students protest 'unjustified' viva failures, demand accountability
Digital Desk | Quetta, Nov 10 (IANS) Students at Makran Medical College in Balochistan's Turbat staged protests over alleged irregularities in viva examinations, alleging that the unjustified failures had resulted in the loss of an academic year and taken a serious toll on their mental well-being, local media reported. The protest entered its third consecutive day on Monday, with students demanding a transparent and impartial examination system and an end to what they described as unjustified failures. They said repeated demonstrations and class boycotts had failed to bring about a permanent resolution. It is unfortunate that every year we hold protests, boycott classes and take other peaceful protest measures for our legitimate demands, yet no lasting solution to students' basic problems has been found, The Balochistan Post quoted the students as saying. They called on the college authorities and relevant officials to address their grievances and ensure that their academic future was not jeopardised. We call on the college administration and the relevant authorities to take students' problems seriously and provide an immediate, practical and lasting solution, so that students do not lose any more valuable time or jeopardise their future, the protesters said. Expressing concern over the academic future of students at Makran Medical College, the Baloch Students Action Committee (BSAC) questioned the Pakistani authorities' continued inaction over allegations of unfair evaluation in viva-based annual examinations. Students' futures at stake -- when will the authorities take notice? The voices raised by students at Makran Medical College, Turbat, are not merely a protest but a serious appeal to protect their academic future, rights, and justice. Every year, issues concerning the examination system, particularly Viva-based Annual Examinations, have come to light..., BSAC posted on X. The latest protest comes amid wider concerns over the safety and security of educational institutions in Balochistan. Last month, at least three female students were injured after masked gunmen opened fire inside the Girls Degree College in Balochistan's Nushki district, local media reported, citing the college administration. According to the college administration, three armed men stormed the college premises on Tuesday, damaged surveillance cameras and vandalised the principal's office before firing at the students. The injured were shifted to Mir Gul Khan Naseer Teaching Hospital in Nushki for treatment, with one of them reported to be in critical condition, The Balochistan Post reported. The victims were identified as Mehmoona and Maryam, both from Qaziabad, and Rukhsana from Killi Mengal region in Balochistan. The attack drew widespread condemnation from rights groups and student organisations, which raised concerns over the safety of students and the deteriorating security situation in educational institutions across Balochistan.
Theres deemed suspension if public servant is kept in judicial custody for over 48 hours: SC
New Delhi, Nov 10: If a public servant is arrested and kept in judicial custody for more than 48 hours, there is a deemed suspension, the Supreme Court has said. A bench comprising Justices J B Pardiwala and Manmohan made the observation while restoring the bail granted to Vishwajeet Singh, the administrator of Sadar Hospital at Samastipur in Bihar. Singh was accused of demanding a bribe of Rs 4,000 for clearing a contractual worker's pending wages of Rs 36,421. The top court set aside a Patna High Court order cancelling his bail nearly a year after it was granted. The bench said that although the amount of bribe demanded was not a relevant consideration for deciding a bail plea, the high court could have made that observation without cancelling the bail. While restoring the bail, the apex court also flagged a disturbing feature concerning the accused's service status and subsequent posting. However, there is one disturbing feature which we should not ignore. It appears that upon arrest, the appellant accused was in judicial custody for almost a period of 15 days. Once a public servant is arrested and remains in judicial custody for more than 48 hours, there is a deemed suspension. Being a public servant, he could be said to have been placed under deemed suspension. No specific order is required to be passed in this regard, Justice Pardiwala said in the order dated November 6. The bench noted the information that Singh was placed under suspension but later, the suspension order came to be revoked. And, shockingly, he has been once again posted in the very same hospital and that too on the very same post. This aspect shall be looked into by the state at the earliest We expect the state to do the needful in the matter in accordance with law, the bench said. Singh challenged a July 1, 2026, order of the Patna High Court, which allowed a plea filed by the complainant and directed that the accused be taken into custody after cancelling the regular bail granted to him by the sessions court. According to the case records, an FIR was registered at the Vigilance police station in 2025 under Section 7(b) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988. The accused was serving as the administrator at the government-run Sadar Hospital in Samastipur when he allegedly demanded Rs 4,000 as illegal gratification for clearing the complainant's outstanding wages amounting to Rs 36,421. Following his arrest, the accused was granted bail by the sessions court. The complainant subsequently challenged the bail order before the high court, which set it aside. The top court took note of the fact that the high court had interfered with the bail order almost a year after the accused was released. It observed that the tenor of the high court's order indicated that the sessions court's reference to the bribe amount being paltry had weighed with it while deciding to cancel the bail. Ordinarily, in cases of this type, having regard to the maximum punishment that the trial court would impose, ultimately, if the accused is held to be guilty, bail is to be granted, the bench said. It added that bail may be declined in cases involving criminal antecedents or where the facts are particularly grave, it added.
Kumamoto Masters: Treesa-Gayatri Cruise to Pre-Quarters as Kapila-Sharma Suffer Early Exit
Indias campaign at the Kumamoto Masters Japan Super 500 badminton tournament kicked off with a mix of commanding victories and early setbacks on Tuesday. Leading the charge for the Indian contingent, World Championship bronze medalists Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand produced a disciplined performance to defeat Japanese pair Hinata Suzuki and Nao Yamakita in straight [] The post Kumamoto Masters: Treesa-Gayatri Cruise to Pre-Quarters as Kapila-Sharma Suffer Early Exit appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
3rd Unofficial Test: Rain-hit draw leaves Bumrah, Prasidh short of match practice ahead of NZ games
Digital Desk | Lincoln, Nov 10 (IANS) Persistent rain brought an early end to the third unofficial Test between India A and New Zealand A at Bert Sutcliffe Oval on Tuesday, leaving the four-day contest drawn and denying Indias returning fast bowlers Jasprit Bumrah and Prasidh Krishna valuable match practice ahead of the senior teams upcoming Test series. After the entire third day was lost, conditions offered little respite on the final morning. Although the covers were briefly removed, another spell of rain forced the abandonment of play at 1 pm local time, without a single delivery being bowled. The three-match unofficial Test series consequently finished without a winner, with all three games ending in draws. India had put themselves in a commanding position before the weather intervened. Yashasvi Jaiswals 102 laid the foundation for a first-innings total of 464/5 declared, with Sai Sudharsan contributing 88 and Tilak Varma remaining unbeaten on 81. Dhruv Jurel (71) and Washington Sundar (50 not out) also made half-centuries as the visitors dominated the batting effort. New Zealand A were 36/2 when play ended on the second evening, with Prasidh Krishna accounting for both dismissals. However, the pacer and Bumrah managed only 11 overs between them, while Ravindra Jadeja did not get an opportunity to bowl. Bumrah, who last featured in a Test in November last year, was among the key players India wanted to give competitive red-ball exposure before the two-Test series beginning November 19. The match nevertheless provided useful batting time for several players in Indias Test plans. Jaiswal finished the three-match series with 279 runs in five innings at an average of 69.75, while Sudharsan and Devdutt Padikkal emerged among the leading run-scorers. Padikkal had struck 199 in the opening game, while Sudharsan registered scores of 91 and 88. Jurels successive contributions, including a century earlier in the series, strengthened his case for a place in the Test side, particularly with Rishabh Pants availability still uncertain. Meanwhile, New Zealand As Dean Foxcroft topped their batting charts with 196 runs, while uncapped pacer Zak Gibson led the series wicket-takers with eight scalps. Brief scores: India A 464/5 declared (Yashasvi Jaiswal 102, Sai Sudharsan 88, Tilak Varma 81 not out, Dhruv Jurel 71, Washington Sundar 50 not out; Zak Gibson 2/73) drew with New Zealand A 36/2 (Prasidh Krishna 2/12).
Shutdown In Kargil Against Holding Of LAHDC Polls In Winter
KARGIL/JAMMU, Nov 10: Kargil region in Ladakh on Tuesday observed a complete shutdown, demanding that the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC) elections being held in winter months be deferred and the recently concluded delimitation exercise be reviewed. Shops and business establishments remained closed and traffic remained thin on roads across Kargil. Security was [] The post Shutdown In Kargil Against Holding Of LAHDC Polls In Winter appeared first on Northlines .
29-year-old man found dead in field in UP's Maharajganj, family alleges murder
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 10 (IANS) A 29-year-old man was found dead under suspicious circumstances in a field in Sirsiya Masarki village under Parsamalik police station limits in Uttar Pradesh's Maharajganj district, triggering panic in the area. The deceased man's family has alleged that he was murdered with a sharp-edged knife, claiming that the attack was part of a well-planned conspiracy. The incident has left the family devastated, with relatives mourning the loss of a young life. Speaking about the incident, the deceased man's brother-in-law alleged that a group of men arrived together and stabbed him to death. I am the deceased's brother-in-law. This was a well-planned conspiracy. He was killed in a knife attack. Some men came together in a group and murdered him. His grandfather had told me that there had been a dispute earlier, on Amavasya. It was a deliberate act. A complaint has been lodged, and we hope that whoever is responsible will be given strict punishment, he told IANS. Following the incident, local police reached the spot, took custody of the body and sent it for post-mortem examination. Police officials said that the matter is being investigated thoroughly from all angles, based on the family's complaint and evidence collected from the crime scene. They added that the exact cause of death would become clear only after the post-mortem report is received. The incident has sparked anger and fear among local residents, while the family is demanding strict action against those responsible. In another incident earlier, in Uttar Pradesh's Shahjahanpur district, a husband hacked his wife to death with an axe before fleeing with their child, police said. The incident was reported from Chaurasia village under the Alhaganj police station, triggering panic in the area. According to the police, the deceased has been identified as 30-year-old Sushila, while the accused husband is Avneesh. Preliminary investigation revealed that the couple had an argument over going to Delhi. Following the dispute, the accused allegedly attacked his wife with an axe, resulting in her death. On receiving information about the incident, police reached the spot, took custody of the body, and sent it for postmortem examination. An investigation into the incident was launched. Investigators said that the accused husband has been absconding with the couple's child since the incident. Two police teams have been deployed to trace and arrest him.
CM Patel begins 'Vikram Samvat 2083' with temple visits, calls for drug-free Gujarat
Digital Desk | Gandhinagar, Nov 10 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Tuesday called for a collective resolve to build a developed and 'drug-free Gujarat', aligning the state's goals with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of a developed and 'drug-free India', as he extended New Year greetings on the first day of Vikram Samvat 2083. CM Patel began the Gujarati New Year by offering prayers at Panchdev Temple in Gandhinagar, where he prayed for the happiness, prosperity and good health of citizens. He interacted with devotees at the temple and extended his greetings to them. The Chief Minister later visited Trimandir in Adalaj, where he offered prayers to Simandhar Swami and other deities and paid his respects to Pujya Niruma and Dada Bhagwan. He prayed for the welfare, good health and prosperity of people and the continued progress of Gujarat. The Chief Minister also met devotees and followers of the Dada Bhagwan family and exchanged New Year greetings with them. CM Patel met people at the Community Centre in the Chief Minister's residence complex in Gandhinagar, where he exchanged Gujarati New Year wishes. I extend my heartfelt New Year wishes to everyone on the beginning of Vikram Samvat 2083. I have prayed to God for everyone's good health and for their lives to move forward with happiness, peace and prosperity. With the Prime Minister's vision of a developed India and a drug-free India, I hope we all work together towards a developed Gujarat and a drug-free Gujarat, CM Patel said. In a message posted on the social media platform X, the Chief Minister extended New Year greetings to Gujaratis living in the state as well as those residing elsewhere in India and abroad. He also called for strengthening mutual affection, social harmony and hard work to take Gujarat to new heights of development. CM Patel urged citizens to work together towards the goal of 'Viksit Gujarat to Viksit Bharat' and emphasised the importance of supporting local artisans and small industries under the 'Vocal for Local' initiative. He called for ensuring that prosperity reaches the most remote sections of society and for citizens to contribute actively to building an Atmanirbhar Bharat. Gandhinagar Mayor Rupsinh Thakor, MLA Rita Patel, City Organisation President Ashish Dave, Standing Committee Chairman Mahendra and other office-bearers were also present during the prayers at Panchdev Temple.
Telangana Farmers Protest As Reservoir Shortage Triggers Water Crisis Fears
Farmers staged a road blockade near the Tapalapur Forest Check Post in Jannaram mandal, demanding continued irrigation releases from the Kadem Narayana Reddy Project.
Two teens killed as trailer truck rams motorcycle in Bihar's Aurangabad
Digital Desk | Aurangabad, Nov 10 (IANS) Two teenagers were killed, and another youth was critically injured after a speeding trailer truck collided with their motorcycle on National Highway-139 in Bihar's Aurangabad district, officials said on Tuesday. The three young men were reportedly travelling to a relative's house to attend a meal organised after a goat was sacrificed on the occasion of Govardhan Puja. The accident took place late last night near Chatra Mor, under the jurisdiction of the Mufassil police station area, when a speeding trailer truck collided head-on with the motorcycle carrying the three youths. Two of them died in the accident, while the third sustained serious injuries and is undergoing treatment. The deceased have been identified as 18-year-old Narendra Paswan and 19-year-old Pachu Kumar Paswan. Both were residents of Gheura village under the jurisdiction of the Risiyap police station. The injured youth has been identified as 18-year-old Sonu Kumar. The truck driver reportedly fled from the scene along with the vehicle after the accident. Local residents immediately informed the Mufassil police station about the incident. After receiving the information, police personnel reached the spot and, with the assistance of villagers, shifted the injured youths to a nearby hospital for treatment. Meanwhile, RJD leader Subodh Kumar and local villagers have levelled serious allegations against the police team that reached the spot through the '112' emergency response service. They alleged that the police waited for a considerable period for an ambulance to arrive, delaying the transportation of the injured to the hospital. During this time, Pachu reportedly lost a significant amount of blood and eventually died. The villagers and RJD leader claimed that Pachu's life might have been saved had the police immediately shifted him to the hospital instead of waiting for an ambulance. They alleged that excessive blood loss during the delay led to his death. Meanwhile, the increasing number of road accidents on NH-139 in Aurangabad has triggered serious concern among residents. In a span of just 24 hours, four people have reportedly lost their lives in three separate road accidents, raising fresh questions about road safety and the need for urgent intervention. Questioning how many more lives would have to be lost before the authorities acted, the RJD leader and residents demanded an immediate and lasting solution to the problem. They announced that an all-party meeting would be convened in Aurangabad after the Chhath Puja, following which an indefinite blockade of National Highway-139 would be organised. They said the road would remain blocked until a concrete solution was reached. Meanwhile, following the latest accident, local villagers staged a road blockade, demanding immediate compensation for the families of the deceased. The protest disrupted traffic on the highway for some time. The blockade was eventually called off after officials reached the spot, intervened and persuaded the protesting villagers to clear the road. An investigation into the case is underway, and further details are awaited.
Young Shadaj Iyer puts the rare Agra gayaki in the spotlight
Born into a Kanchipuram family that moved to Ahmedabad, 23-year-old Shadaj Iyer has chosen to pursue the demanding Agra gharana, a tradition with relatively few exponents on the concert circuit today.
Firm apple prices revive market activity across south Kashmir
Shopian, Nov 9: Firm apple prices during the ongoing harvesting season have improved market sentiment across south Kashmir, with traders reporting increased customer footfall and a pickup in sales after months of subdued business activity. Markets in Shopian, Pulwama and other apple-producing districts had remained relatively quiet for over a year, as traders struggled with low customer turnout and sluggish sales. Shopkeepers attributed the slowdown largely to poor returns from the apple industry, which remains a major pillar of the regions economy. Damage to the crop, partly caused by disruptions and closures of the national highway and erratic weather conditions, had affected growers earnings and, consequently, their spending capacity. However, firm prices this season have brought some relief to orchardists, with the improvement gradually reflecting in commercial activity across the region. The good apple prices have had a positive impact on the overall market, said Tariq Ahmad, a shopkeeper in Batapora, Shopian. He said customers had started returning to shops, while restaurants, eateries, ready-made garment stores and other commercial establishments were witnessing better business. Markets are bustling with customers again. There is a noticeable difference in the number of people visiting shops compared to the previous season, he said. Traders dealing in different goods said the improvement was visible across several market segments and was not confined to any particular category of business. Mushtaq Ahmad, who deals in ready-made garments and woollens in Pulwama, said business had picked up in recent weeks. People are spending more freely than they were earlier. When growers receive better returns for their produce, it has a positive effect on other businesses as well, he said. He said the improvement in purchasing activity was particularly encouraging for small shopkeepers, who had endured prolonged periods of sluggish sales. Traders said the apple economy directly influences the purchasing power of households across south Kashmir, where a large section of the population depends on horticulture and related activities for its livelihood. Despite crop damage caused by multiple spells of hailstorms during the season, apple prices have remained firm, providing some relief to growers. Mohammad Ashraf Wani, president of Fruit MandiShopian, said A-grade apples were selling at Rs 1,300 to Rs 1,500 per box. Despite the damage caused by hailstorms, the prices have remained encouraging. This has provided some relief to growers and helped sustain activity in the fruit trade, he said. He said better prices benefited not only orchardists but also thousands of people engaged in transportation, packaging, grading, loading and other activities linked to the horticulture sector. Shopkeepers said the business improvement was a welcome development after a prolonged period of uncertainty. For small traders, the return of customers to markets is an encouraging sign that better returns from the apple sector are gradually translating into economic activity beyond orchards and fruit mandis.
Sabalenka, Andreeva begin WTA Finals campaigns with wins
Digital Desk | Indian Wells, Nov 10 (IANS) Aryna Sabalenka and Mirra Andreeva opened their respective campaigns at the WTA Finals with victories on Tuesday (IST), setting up an intriguing Group 2 encounter between the two after the Belarusian overcame Karolina Muchova 7-6(2), 7-5, while the 19-year-old Russian cruised past Elina Svitolina 6-4, 6-0 at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden. Top seed Sabalenka needed one hour and 53 minutes to get past Muchova, ending the Czechs unbeaten record in tiebreaks this season and improving her own head-to-head advantage against her opponent. Muchova had entered the contest with a 3-2 career lead over Sabalenka, making her the only player in this years Finals field to hold a winning record against the Belarusian. The opening set was closely contested, with both players trading breaks and Muchova twice moving ahead. Sabalenka responded immediately on both occasions, eventually taking control in the tiebreak. Muchova saved two set points to force the decider, but a pair of forehand errors allowed Sabalenka to clinch it 7-2. The second set also featured a series of breaks, with Sabalenka eventually establishing a 5-3 advantage. Although she failed to serve out the match at 5-4, allowing Muchova to level the set, the Belarusian regained control in the following game before holding serve to seal the win. The victory extended Sabalenkas winning streak in WTA Finals opening matches to five, having lost her debut encounter to Paula Badosa in 2021. She is now 11-0 at the season-ending tournament whenever she wins the first set and has registered 13 match victories at the event, drawing level with Mary Pierce for the most wins by a player yet to lift the title. Andreeva, meanwhile, marked her WTA Finals debut with an emphatic performance against Svitolina, winning the final seven games of the contest to complete a 6-4, 6-0 victory in 70 minutes. The Russian saved all six break points she faced and maintained her serve throughout the match, including a demanding final game in which she fought off four opportunities for Svitolina to break. The result also helped Andreeva avenge her defeat to the Ukrainian at this years Australian Open and improve her head-to-head record against her to 2-1. The match brought together two players separated by 12 years and 229 days, the biggest age gap between opponents at the WTA Finals since Venus Williams and Caroline Garcia met in 2017. Svitolina, the 2018 champion, was unable to halt Andreevas momentum as the teenager dominated the closing stages. Andreevas victory also completed a clean sweep for the higher seeds in the first four singles matches of this years tournament, with Sabalenka, Linda Noskova and Coco Gauff having also won their opening fixtures. The upcoming clash between Sabalenka and Andreeva carries an added layer of intrigue. The Russian defeated the Belarusian in the 2025 Indian Wells final, 603 days before their next meeting, but Sabalenka holds a 4-2 advantage in their overall head-to-head record. With both players beginning their Group 2 campaigns on a winning note, their next encounter could prove crucial in determining the early shape of the group standings.
60 fire incidents in Jammu province in 24 hours
Jammu, Nov 09: Diwali celebrations turned into a challenging night for Fire and Emergency Services across Jammu Division, as a spate of fire incidents kept firefighters on their toes, with 60 emergencies reported within 24 hours, including 35 in Jammu district alone. From residential and commercial buildings to warehouses, marriage tents, dry grass and forest areas, the series of incidents placed considerable pressure on the department's operational machinery, requiring the simultaneous deployment of firefighting personnel and equipment at multiple locations. The situation was particularly demanding in Jammu district, where 16 fire incidents were reported within approximately five hours from 7 pm on November 8, including several major emergencies that required extensive firefighting operations. Anticipating the possibility of fire emergencies during Diwali, the department had made advance arrangements by strategically deploying fire tenders at Gole Market, Gandhi Nagar and Gangyal, besides keeping regular fire stations operational to ensure a swift response. One of the major incidents was reported at Pahari Mohalla around 8:37 pm, where a fire broke out in a five-storeyed residential-cum-commercial building. Four fire tenders from Gandhi Nagar and two from City Fire Station were immediately mobilised. The first units from City Fire Station reached the spot at 8:44 pm. With additional resources pressed into service, the deployment increased to seven fire tenders. The blaze was brought under control in approximately 45 minutes, followed by cooling operations. Barely 40 minutes later, another major emergency was reported at 9:18 pm at a warehouse-cum-shopping premises, where grocery and ration items, including cooking oil and ghee, were stored. The intensity of the blaze necessitated the mobilisation of 18 fire tenders from different fire stations and strategically stationed locations. Fire tenders positioned at Gole Market, Gandhi Nagar and Gangyal were also pressed into service. CCTV footage from the Smart City camera installed at Asian Hotel Crossing showed fire tenders proceeding towards the incident site at 9:38 pm, while three additional tenders reached within approximately ten minutes thereafter. After an intensive firefighting operation lasting around one-and-a-half hours, the blaze was brought under control. Approximately seven shops sustained damage, while several adjoining commercial establishments were saved from being engulfed. Cooling operations were subsequently undertaken to prevent any further spread or recurrence. Police, SDRF and the District Administration also assisted in the operation. Another fire broke out at Garden Estate around 10:28 pm, involving a marriage tent. Four fire tenders from the nearest available locations were immediately dispatched and reached the spot within seven to eight minutes. An additional tender from Bari Brahmana was also sent as reinforcement. The fire was brought under control in around 30 minutes. The series of emergencies continued late into the night, with another fire reported at Janta Medical Store, Shalimar, around 11:40 pm, involving the third floor of a four-storeyed building. The first fire tender reached the location at 11:46 pm, followed by additional units. A total of five fire tenders were deployed, and the blaze was brought under control in approximately half an hour, followed by cooling operations. Despite the unusually high volume of emergency calls and multiple simultaneous incidents, Fire and Emergency Services maintained its response across the division, with firefighters working through the festive night to contain the flames, protect lives and prevent further damage. Meanwhile, the department has rejected social media claims alleging a delay of approximately one-and-a-half hours in the arrival of firefighters at the warehouse fire site. Referring to official deployment records and CCTV footage, the department maintained that the emergency call was received at 9:18 pm, while footage from Asian Hotel Crossing showed fire tenders proceeding towards the location at 9:38 pm, with three additional tenders reaching approximately ten minutes later. The department said the available records did not substantiate allegations of a one-and-a-half-hour delay, urging media organisations and social media users to verify incident timelines with official sources before circulating such claims.
Between the chip and the slip: Honeytrap suspicions further sours ties between US and China
Nvidia's CEO Jensen Huang is being investigated for having an alleged affair with a potential Chinese intelligence agent. This individual reportedly sought to gather information about Nvidia's advanced technology. Nvidia's board has launched an independent probe to examine the allegations against Huang. US lawmakers are demanding a briefing on the matter amid heightened concerns over national security.
Best external SSD for Mac 2026: Top drives tested
Macworld An external SSD is a straightforward way to expand your Macs storage, carry files between devices and keep backups close at hand. Whether you need more room for photos or a fast drive for video projects, our recommendations cover a range of capacities, connections and budgets. Compared with mechanical hard drives, SSDs generally offer faster transfers in smaller, lighter designs. Most portable models take power directly from your Mac, making them convenient companions for a MacBook. Desktop drives offer another option if your storage will mostly stay in one place. Choosing the right SSD involves more than finding the highest advertised speed. Your Macs ports, the drives connection and the supplied cable all affect performance. For everyday backups, capacity and value may matter more than maximum speed; for demanding creative work, faster transfers can justify paying extra. We compare tested performance, Mac compatibility, portability and value, alongside practical features such as rugged protection, encryption and warranty coverage. Below, youll find our top picks for different needs, alternatives worth considering and buying advice to help you choose. Best SSD for Mac These are our top choices of Mac SSDs we have reviewed, including a few cheaper options to suit different budgets and uses. Samsung Portable SSD T7 Shield Best for backups on the go Pros Rugged, pocketable rubber casing IP65 dust and water resistance Optional software password protection Cons Standard T7 costs less Price When Reviewed: 1TB $129.99; 2TB $219.99; 4TB $389.99 Best Prices Today: Retailer Price Samsung $129.99 View Deal $271.28 View Deal $271.3 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Samsungs T7 Shield is a rugged portable SSD for backups and everyday storage. We liked its pocketable rubber-protected design, IP65 dust and water resistance, and optional password protection. In their review, our PCWorld colleagues recorded sequential speeds of 1,064MB/s reading and 1,004MB/s writing in Windows testing. Its 10Gbps USB interface suits routine transfers, although faster drives better serve demanding video work. Choose it for extra protection while traveling; consider the cheaper standard T7 if your drive will mostly stay safely on a desk. Performance and Mac compatibility Our PCWorld colleagues measured sequential reads of 1,064MB/s and writes of 1,004MB/s using CrystalDiskMark on Windows. Those results suit everyday transfers and laptop backups, but arent Mac benchmarks. The drive uses a 10Gbps USB interface, so a faster Thunderbolt connection wont increase its maximum speed. Older, slower USB ports will limit performance. Design and durability Measuring 3.46 2.32 0.51 inches (88 59 13mm) and weighing 0.22 pounds (98g), the Shield remains pocketable despite its protective rubber sleeve. IP65 protection guards against dust and water; it isnt rated for immersion. Samsung claims protection against three-meter drops. USB-C-to-C and USB-C-to-A cables are included. Capacity and value Password protection through Samsungs Portable SSD app adds useful security. The rugged casing justifies paying extra if you travel regularly, but the cheaper standard T7 may suffice for desk use. Who should buy? Choose it for travel, outdoor photography and everyday backups where protection matters more than maximum speed. Consider the SanDisk Extreme Pro v3 from this roundup for demanding large-file work, or the standard T7 if you dont need rugged protection. SanDisk Extreme Pro v3 SSD Best for professionals on the go Pros Good performance for pro users Slim, lightweight design Rugged IP65 protection Cons No Thunderbolt 5 support Expensive Price When Reviewed: $687.99 (currently $549.99) Best Prices Today: Retailer Price $549.99 View Deal $549.99 View Deal SanDisk $687.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide The SanDisk Extreme Pro v3 is a compact USB4 SSD for photographers and video professionals handling large files. We liked its strong performance, recording 3.5GB/s reads and 4.2GB/s writes in Blackmagic testing, alongside its lightweight design and rugged IP65 protection. Available in 2TB and 4TB capacities, its easy to carry when traveling with a laptop. However, its high price and lack of Thunderbolt 5 support limit its appeal. For everyday backups, a cheaper drive is likely to offer better value. Performance and Mac compatibility SanDisks Extreme Pro v3 delivered around 3.5GB/s read speeds and consistently reached 4.2GB/s writes in our Blackmagic Disk Speed Test. Thats below SanDisks advertised 4GB/s reads but above its claimed 3.8GB/s writes, providing plenty of speed for large video and graphics files. Its USB4 interface suits demanding work, although theres no Thunderbolt 5 support to exploit the faster connection available on some high-end Macs. Design and durability Measuring 4.33 2.28 0.39 inches (110 58 10mm) and weighing 0.14 pounds (65.2g), the drive slips easily into a jacket pocket or laptop bag. Its IP65 rating provides dust and water resistance, while SanDisk claims protection against drops from three meters. A lanyard attachment offers extra security, although no lanyard is included. Capacity and value Available in 2TB and 4TB capacities, the Extreme Pro delivers strong performance in a compact, rugged package. However, its high price is the main drawback, particularly given the absence of Thunderbolt 5. Who should buy? Traveling photographers and video professionals handling large files should appreciate its speed and portability. For everyday storage or backups, consider an older SanDisk Extreme Pro to save money, accepting lower performance. Read our full SanDisk Extreme Pro V3 review SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD v3 Best for high-capacity portable storage Pros Compact, rugged portable design Up to 8TB storage Password protection and encryption Cons Slower than USB4 alternatives Price When Reviewed: 1TB: $99.99; 2TB: $149.99; 4TB: $249.99; 8TB: $549.99 Best Prices Today: Retailer Price Western Digital (1TB) $99.99 View Deal $219.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide The SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD combines everyday USB storage with a rugged, pocketable design and capacities up to 8TB. We liked its balance of portability, useful protection and performance, recording 910MB/s reads and 946MB/s writes in Blackmagic testing. IP65 dust and water resistance suits outdoor use, while password protection, encryption and a five-year warranty add reassurance. Its a practical choice for backups and photo libraries, although demanding video editors should consider the faster Extreme Pro. Avoid immersion despite its protection. Performance and Mac compatibility The Extreme Portable reached 910MB/s reads and 946MB/s writes in our Blackmagic Disk Speed Test, against SanDisks advertised 1,050MB/s and 1,000MB/s respectively. Thats sufficient for everyday transfers, photo libraries and Time Machine backups. Its USB 3.2 Gen 2 connection sets the performance ceiling: connecting it to a faster Thunderbolt port wont make it a Thunderbolt-speed drive. Slower USB connections will reduce performance. A USB-C cable and USB-A adapter are included. Design and durability The tested 8TB model measures 3.97 2.07 0.38 inches (100.8 52.5 9.6mm). Its protective black casing and lanyard hook suit travel. IP65 protection helps keep dust and rain out, but it isnt waterproof against immersion. SanDisk also claims protection against three-meter drops. Capacity and value Capacities start at 1TB and extend to 8TB, providing substantial storage in a pocketable design. A five-year warranty, password protection and 256-bit encryption strengthen its appeal. Who should buy? Choose it for portable backups and storing large photo or video collections outdoors. Its main limitation is speed for demanding professional work. The SanDisk Extreme Pro v3 (above) offers a faster USB4 connection if transfer performance matters more than maximum capacity. Read our full SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD (2025) review OWC Envoy Ultra Thunderbolt 5 Best fast SSD Pros Exceptional large-file read speeds Rugged metal enclosure Silent, fanless cooling design Cons Real-world writes trail benchmarks Captive cable complicates packing Price When Reviewed: 2TB: $399.99; 4TB: $599.99 Best Prices Today: Retailer Price OWC $400 View Deal $799.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide The OWC Envoy Ultra is a rugged Thunderbolt 5 SSD designed for demanding creative work. We liked its exceptional read performance, reaching nearly 6GB/s when copying large video files. However, real-world writes were much slower at around 1.5GB/s, despite stronger benchmark results. Its metal enclosure and three-year warranty add appeal, but the captive cable complicates packing. Youll need a Thunderbolt 5 Mac for maximum speed; high pricing and older-Mac compatibility restrictions make cheaper alternatives worth considering for less demanding use. Performance and Mac compatibility On an M4 Pro MacBook Pro, Blackmagic recorded approximately 5.2GB/s for both reads and writes, while ATTO reached nearly 7GB/s reads and 5.57GB/s writes. Crucially, copying around 330GB of video files delivered nearly 6GB/s reads but only 1.5GB/s writes. That makes it particularly attractive for accessing large projects, with less impressive performance when saving files to it. Full speed requires Thunderbolt 5. Design and durability Measuring approximately 5 2.8 0.75 inches (127 71 19mm) and weighing 0.66 pounds (298g), its metal enclosure is substantial. The captive cable makes packing awkward. OWC lists IP67 protection and a fanless aluminum design. Capacity and value The Envoy Ultra comes in 2TB, 4TB and 8TB capacities. A three-year warranty provides reassurance, but the premium is difficult to justify for everyday backups. Who should buy? Creative professionals reading large video projects from a Thunderbolt 5 Mac will benefit most. If maximum read speed isnt essential look for a cheaper option. Read our full OWC Envoy Ultra Thunderbolt 5 SSD review Corsair EX400U USB4 SSD Compact storage for creators Pros Fast transfers for media Compact and lightweight design MagSafe-compatible ring for iPhone Cons Plastic housing feels basic Comparatively low write endurance Price When Reviewed: $119.99 (1TB) | $179.99 (2TB) | $339.99 (4TB) Best Prices Today: Retailer Price Corsair $120 View Deal $515.01 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide The Corsair EX400U is a compact USB4 SSD with a MagSafe-compatible ring for attaching to an iPhone. We liked its combination of portability, fast transfers and an included USB4 cable. Its small plastic enclosure becomes warm during sustained use, while a three-year warranty provides reassurance. Available in 1TB, 2TB and 4TB capacities, its appealing for mobile media work. However, our PCWorld colleagues found it slower than rival USB4 drives, with a comparatively low write-endurance rating. Performance and Mac compatibility Our testing recorded 3,165MB/s reads and 2,709MB/s writes, providing useful speed for large photo and video transfers. Testing used Ajax System Test Lite; sustained performance dropped by around 300MB/s. These results fall below Corsairs advertised maximums of 4,000MB/s reads and 3,600MB/s writes. Maximum performance requires USB4 or a compatible Thunderbolt connection; a slower USB-C port will limit transfers. Our PCWorld colleagues also found it slower than competing USB4 drives, particularly when writing. Design and durability Measuring 2.52 2.52 0.47 inches (64 64 12mm) and weighing approximately 0.11 pounds (51g), the EX400U is easy to carry. Its MagSafe-compatible ring attaches to an iPhone. The plastic housing is its main design compromise; it became warm, but not hot, during sustained testing. A robust USB4 cable is included. Capacity and value Available in 1TB, 2TB and 4TB capacities, it carries a three-year warranty. PCWorld highlighted a comparatively low write-endurance rating, worth considering for intensive daily use. Who should buy? Choose it for portable media storage, especially if magnetic iPhone attachment appeals. Consider the SanDisk Extreme Pro v3 from this roundup for faster tested transfers and rugged IP65 protection. Read our full Corsair EX400U USB4 SSD review Kingston Dual Portable SSD Cable-free portable backups Pros Built-in USB-A and USB-C Tiny, lightweight metal design Five-year warranty included Cons Can obscure adjacent ports Premium price for portability Price When Reviewed: From $97 Best Prices Today: Retailer Price $154.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Kingstons Dual Portable SSD combines a thumb drives convenience with SSD performance. We liked its tiny, sturdy metal design, 13g weight and built-in USB-A and USB-C connectors, which eliminate cables. Testing delivered 920MB/s reads and 950MB/s writes, making it suitable for everyday transfers and Time Machine backups. A five-year warranty adds reassurance. However, its width can obscure an adjacent MacBook port, and you pay extra for portability. Consider Kingstons XS1000 for better value or a faster drive for demanding work. Performance and Mac compatibility The Dual Portable SSD delivered 920MB/s reads and 950MB/s writes in our Blackmagic Disk Speed Test. Writes matched Kingstons advertised 950MB/s, while reads fell below its claimed 1,050MB/s. Thats sufficient for everyday transfers and routine Time Machine backups. Its USB 3.2 Gen 2 interface needs a matching connection for full performance; older, slower USB ports will limit speed. Theres no Thunderbolt support, so demanding graphics and video work may benefit from a faster drive. Design and durability Measuring 2.83 0.83 0.34 inches (72 21 8.6mm) and weighing 0.03 pounds (13g), its exceptionally pocketable. The sturdy red metal casing incorporates USB-A and USB-C connectors, eliminating cables. However, its width partly obscured an adjacent MacBook Pro port. Theres no IP rating, and the removable connector caps could easily be lost. Capacity and value Available in 512GB, 1TB and 2TB capacities, it includes a five-year warranty. You pay a premium for the tiny design compared with conventional SSDs, including Kingstons slightly larger XS1000. Who should buy? Choose it for quick backups and moving files between USB-A and USB-C devices while traveling. Consider the Kingston XS1000 if value matters more than cable-free convenience, or a faster SSD for professional workloads. Read our full Kingston Dual Portable SSD review Samsung T5 EVO High-capacity everyday backups Pros Compact, lightweight design Sturdily built Provides up to 8TB storage Cons Modest performer Only supports USB 3.2 Gen 1 Price When Reviewed: 2TB: $189.99; 4TB: $$229.99; 8TB: $479.00 Best Prices Today: Retailer Price Samsung (2TB) $189.99 View Deal $579.99 View Deal $1119.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide The Samsung T5 EVO is a compact portable SSD offering up to 8TB for backups, photos and video libraries. We liked its sturdy metal construction, protective rubber sleeve and convenient attachment ring. Our Blackmagic tests recorded 370MB/s reads and 460MB/s writes, making it a practical upgrade from a portable hard drive. However, its older 5Gbps USB interface limits performance. Choose it for capacity and portability; consider the faster Samsung T7 Shield if transfer speed and outdoor protection are higher priorities. Performance and Mac compatibility Our Blackmagic Disk Speed Test recorded 370MB/s reads and 460MB/s writes. Writes matched Samsungs advertised 460MB/s, but reads fell below the same claim. Thats adequate for routine backups and storing photo or video collections, rather than demanding editing work. Despite its USB-C connector, the T5 EVO uses USB 3.2 Gen 1, a 5Gbps interface. Connecting it to a faster USB or Thunderbolt port wont overcome that limitation. Its appeal is a more portable, faster alternative to a conventional hard drive. Design and durability Measuring 3.74 1.57 0.67 inches (95 40 17mm) and weighing 0.22 pounds (102g), it slips easily into a laptop bag. A rubber sleeve protects the sturdy metal body, while the substantial metal ring provides an attachment point. Theres no quoted IP rating for water or dust resistance. Capacity and value Available in 2TB, 4TB and 8TB capacities, the T5 EVO prioritizes storage space over speed. Password protection, AES-256 encryption and a three-year warranty add useful reassurance. Its value depends on current pricing compared with faster alternatives. Who should buy? Choose it for substantial backups and carrying large file collections without a bulky hard drive. The Samsung T7 Shield from this roundup is a better fit if faster transfers and rated outdoor protection matter more than maximum capacity. SanDisk Desk Drive High-capacity desktop backups Pros Up to 8TB storage Good everyday transfer performance Compact footprint for desktops Cons Requires external mains power No additional data ports Price When Reviewed: 4TB: $379.99; 8TB: $699.99 Best Prices Today: Retailer Price Adorama $289.99 View Deal Western Digital $379.99 View Deal $713.86 View Deal $799.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide The SanDisk Desk Drive is a desktop SSD offering 4TB or 8TB of storage for backups, photos, videos and work files. We liked its combination of capacity, compact footprint and performance, recording 910MB/s reads and 925MB/s writes in our tests. Its faster than a hard drive, although faster SSDs suit demanding professional work. Its main drawback is mains power, making it impractical for travel. There are no extra data ports to compensate for using one of your Macs USB-C ports. Performance and Mac compatibility Our tests recorded 910MB/s reads and 925MB/s writes, below SanDisks advertised 1,000MB/s read speed but sufficient for regular backups and large photo or video libraries. The USB-C connection uses USB 3.2 Gen 2 at 10Gbps, so your Mac needs a matching connection to exploit its performance. A faster Thunderbolt port wont increase the drives speed. Its considerably faster than a conventional hard drive, although demanding professional work benefits from a faster SSD. Design and durability Measuring 3.91 3.91 1.58 inches (99.2 99.2 40.2mm) and weighing 0.59 pounds (268g), the Desk Drive occupies little desk space. However, it requires mains power: connecting it to our MacBook Pros USB-C port alone didnt work. Its single data port provides no hub functionality or additional connections for peripherals. Capacity and value Available in 4TB and 8TB capacities, it offers substantial storage for a desktop setup. SanDisk includes Acronis True Image backup software for Mac. Its value rests on needing SSD speed alongside capacity. Its appeal is high-capacity desktop storage with SSD speed, although mains power makes it less convenient than portable alternatives. Who should buy? Choose it for a permanent home or office backup setup. If you regularly travel with your storage, the SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD from this roundup also offers up to 8TB without requiring mains power. Lexar TouchLock Portable SSD Simple secure iPhone storage Pros Simple NFC phone unlocking Automatic locking and encryption Compact, MagSafe-compatible portable design Cons Modest read and write speeds No water-resistance IP rating Price When Reviewed: 512GB $99.99 | 1TB: $159.99 Best Prices Today: Retailer Price $99.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide The Lexar TouchLock is a compact portable SSD that prioritizes file security over speed. We liked its straightforward NFC unlocking, automatic locking when disconnected and 128-bit encryption. Its lightweight design and MagSafe-compatible ring suit iPhone photo and video backups, while USB-C also connects to a Mac. Testing delivered around 350MB/s for reads and writes, adequate for everyday backups. However, theres no IP rating, and you need a compatible phone to unlock it. Choose another drive for demanding editing or ruggedness. Performance and Mac compatibility Our tests delivered around 350MB/s for both reads and writes, below Lexars advertised 450MB/s reads and 420MB/s writes. Thats adequate for Time Machine and mobile photo backups, but modest for demanding editing. Its USB 3.2 Gen 1 interface limits performance even on faster Mac ports. Lexar claims support for direct 4K/60fps ProRes recording. USB-C connectivity works with Macs, but unlocking requires an NFC-equipped phone running the Lexar app. Design and durability Measuring 3.35 2.09 0.28 inches (85 53 7mm) and weighing 0.09 pounds (40g), the TouchLock is pocketable. A MagSafe-compatible ring holds it against an iPhone. Lexar claims two-meter drop protection, but theres no IP rating for water or dust resistance. A USB-A adapter is included. Capacity and value The TouchLock model we reviewed offers 512GB or 1TB of storage. Its appeal rests on convenient security: NFC unlocking, automatic locking when disconnected and 128-bit encryption. Who should buy? Choose it for straightforward, secure backups when traveling with an iPhone. Consider the Samsung T7 Shield from this roundup for faster transfers and IP65 protection. Mac-only users should weigh the inconvenience of needing a phone to unlock their storage. Read our full Lexar TouchLock Portable SSD review Also considered We recommend: LaCie Rugged SSD Pro5 Price When Reviewed: 2TB: $399.99 I 4TB: $599.99 Best Prices Today: $399.99 at Seagate (Lacie) | $1,850 at Amazon The LaCie Rugged SSD Pro5 is a portable Thunderbolt 5 SSD designed for photographers, filmmakers, and other creative professionals. We liked its combination of excellent performance and substantial protection: our testing recorded approximately 5,250MB/s for both reading and writing on a compatible Mac. Its rubberized enclosure carries an IP68 water and dust resistance rating, while a five-year warranty adds reassurance. Available in 2TB and 4TB capacities, it provides ample room for demanding projects without becoming difficult to carry. However, its premium price makes it excessive for ordinary backups, and achieving its best speeds requires Thunderbolt 5. Reports that the model is being discontinued also make availability uncertain. It remains worth considering at a sensible clearance price, but we would prioritize more readily available alternatives. We recommend: LaCie Rugged SSD4 Price When Reviewed: 1TB, $135; 2TB, $250; 4TB, $480 Best Prices Today: $119.99 at Seagate | $389.99 at B&H | $684.97 at Amazon The LaCie Rugged SSD4 is a portable USB4 drive that combines fast transfers with LaCies familiar orange protective sleeve. We liked its strong Mac performance, recording approximately 2,975MB/s for reading and 3,300MB/s for writing comfortably sufficient for large file transfers and demanding everyday work. Its IP54 rating protects against dust and splashes, while LaCie also specifies resistance to three-meter drops and one-tonne crushing pressure. A three-year warranty with Rescue Data Recovery Services strengthens its appeal for people working away from the office. Our main design complaint was the easily misplaced removable USB port cover. However, reported discontinuation and uncertain stock now undermine its position as a leading recommendation. Consider remaining stock only when the price compares favorably with current USB4 alternatives offering similar performance and protection. We recommend: LaCie Portable SSD Price When Reviewed: 500GB $129.99; 1TB $209.99; 2TB $369.99 Best Prices Today: $129.99 at LaCie The LaCie Portable SSD is a small USB-C drive aimed at people who want straightforward additional storage without a bulky enclosure. We liked its attractive silver design, solid construction, and exceptionally light, pocketable form. Its USB 3.2 Gen 2 connection offers sufficient performance for everyday transfers, photo libraries, and backups, although it was an average performer within its class rather than a speed leader. Reviewed capacities ranged from 500GB to 2TB, making it suitable for carrying a working collection of documents and media. Its appeal was always the combination of portability, simplicity, and style. However, retailers now identify reviewed models as discontinued or end of life. We would choose a more readily available alternative unless remaining stock comes with a compelling discount and a trustworthy seller. We recommend: SanDisk Extreme Pro SSD with USB4 Price When Reviewed: $280 for 2TB, $430 for 4TB Best Prices Today: $279.99 at Sandisk | $529.99 at Amazon | $999.99 at Walmart The SanDisk Extreme Pro with USB4 is a rugged portable SSD available in 2TB and 4TB capacities. We liked its strong performance on Macs, with our Thunderbolt 4 MacBook Pro recording approximately 3,400MB/s for both reading and writing. Its forged aluminum body and protective silicone covering give it a reassuringly sturdy feel, supported by IP65 dust and water resistance and a five-year warranty. The main drawback is size: it is noticeably larger and heavier than many portable competitors. SanDisk now offers a newer Extreme Pro V3, so this older model makes more sense as a discounted alternative than the default recommendation. Check the model number carefully: SDSSDE82 identifies this version. We recommend: Seagate One Touch SSD Price When Reviewed: 500GB $94.99; 1TB $169.99; 2TB $309.99 Best Prices Today: $94.99 at Seagate | $109.99 at Walmart The Seagate One Touch SSD is a compact portable drive designed for straightforward backups and everyday file transfers. We liked its light, sturdy construction and the inclusion of both USB-C and USB-A cables, making it convenient to use across different computers. The reviewed model offered 500GB, 1TB, and 2TB capacities, with enough performance for documents, photos, and media libraries. Seagates Toolkit software adds folder synchronization. The absence of hardware encryption is a limitation for people carrying sensitive files. It could still be worth buying at a competitive price; be careful to distinguish the faster STKG generation from older STJE models. We recommend: WD My Passport SSD Price When Reviewed: 500GB $59.99; 1TB $74.99; 2TB $179.99; 4TB $319.99 Best Prices Today: $59.99 at Western Digital | $199 at Amazon | $379.99 at Walmart The WD My Passport SSD is a lightweight USB-C drive intended for everyday portable storage, with hardware encryption among its attractions. We liked its slim design and useful performance when connected to a suitable USB 3.2 Gen 2 port. Compatibility with USB-A connections also makes it practical for people moving files between newer and older computers. However, the unusually short cable can be inconvenient. It remains worth comparing when discounted, particularly if encrypted portable storage is your priority. We recommend: LaCie Rugged Mini SSD Price When Reviewed: 500GB = $89.99; 1TB $129.99; 2TB $234.99; 4TB $439.99 Best Prices Today: $84.99 at Lacie | $127.43 at Amazon The LaCie Rugged Mini SSD is a portable drive wrapped in the companys distinctive orange protective sleeve. We liked its sturdy construction, pocketable design, and three-year warranty with Rescue Data Recovery Services. It provides a useful way to carry backups or project files when traveling, with reviewed capacities extending to 4TB. However, its USB 3.2 Gen 22 interface is a significant consideration for Mac buyers: the Macs used in our testing could not achieve its advertised 2,000MB/s performance. We recorded approximately 900MB/s for writing and 970MB/s for reading, which remains sufficient for routine backups. It is still worth considering at a competitive price, particularly if its protective design and recovery service matter more than maximum transfer speeds. We recommend: Lexar Armor 700 Price When Reviewed: 1TB: $150 I 2TB: $230 I 4TB: $400 Best Prices Today: $209.99 at Adorama | $209.99 at B&H The Lexar Armor 700 is a rugged portable SSD aimed at photographers, filmmakers, and anyone carrying important files outdoors. We liked its slim design, grippy protective covering, and IP66 rating for resistance to dust and powerful water jets. Its construction makes it an appealing travel companion, while encryption software provides another useful feature for sensitive files. The important limitation for Mac buyers is its USB 3.2 Gen 22 interface: without support for that connection standard, a Mac cannot deliver the drives advertised maximum performance. It remains fast enough for ordinary backups, but USB4 alternatives are better suited to buyers prioritizing speed. A substantial discount could still make it an attractive purchase for travel. We recommend: Verbatim Turbometal Portable SSD Price When Reviewed: $153 Best Prices Today: $282.52 at Amazon The Verbatim TurboMetal SSD is a portable USB4 drive with a rounded metal enclosure and a temperature-controlled cooling fan. We liked its attractive construction, quiet fan, and good transfer speeds. Testing on an M3 MacBook Air produced approximately 2,664MB/s for writing and 3,123MB/s for reading, with stronger results on an M4 Max Mac Studio. Reviewed capacities ranged from 1TB to 4TB. However, sustained testing exposed temporary speed reductions as the drive warmed up, before cooling restored performance. Mac users should also reformat the drive appropriately, and the included software is Windows-only. Other USB4 options offer a clearer combination of performance and convenience. It remains a reasonable alternative when discounted, particularly for everyday transfers that do not involve continuously writing large amounts of data. We recommend: Adata SE920 Price When Reviewed: $140 for 1TB The Adata SE920 is a high-performance portable USB4 SSD designed for demanding work such as photo and video editing. We liked its fast, consistent transfers and effective cooling system, which combines a metal enclosure with a small fan. Pressing the housing expands it and activates the fan, giving users additional cooling during sustained activity. Our testing recorded approximately 2,992MB/s for writing and 3,161MB/s for reading, with stable performance over longer periods. Its setup is less convenient for Mac users because it arrives formatted as NTFS and includes Windows-focused backup software, although reformatting with Disk Utility is straightforward. It remains worth considering if its price undercuts comparable USB4 models and you are comfortable handling the initial setup yourself. We recommend: Sandisk Pro-Blade Transport Price When Reviewed: $49.99 for dock I $159.99 w/1TB Mag I $219.99 w/2TB I $339.99 w/4TB Best Prices Today: $49.99 at Western Digital | $485.31 at Amazon The SanDisk Professional Pro-Blade system is modular storage designed for creative workflows spanning location work and the studio. We liked the flexibility of its removable SSD Mag modules, which can move between a portable Transport enclosure and the desktop Station. The modules are designed to withstand rough handling, and the Station accommodates four of them for a larger storage setup. This makes the system useful for teams exchanging footage or maintaining separate project drives. However, a Mag cannot connect directly to your Mac, so the required enclosure adds cost and complexity. The Transports USB 3.2 Gen 22 connection also limits performance on Macs without that interface. Most readers will find a conventional portable SSD simpler and more economical. We recommend: Sonnet Echo 13 Thunderbolt 5 SSD Dock Price When Reviewed: From $479.99 Best Prices Today: $299.99 at Amazon | $439.99 at B&H | $479.99 at Sonnet The Sonnet Echo 13 Thunderbolt 5 SSD Dock combines desktop expansion with built-in solid-state storage. We liked the convenience of adding fast storage alongside an extensive selection of connections, including Thunderbolt 5, 2.5Gb Ethernet, and memory card readers. It can also provide up to 140W of charging power to a compatible laptop, making it an appealing foundation for a MacBook workstation. The SSD impressed in our testing, delivering approximately 5,331MB/s for writing and 5,822MB/s for reading in AJAs 4K test. However, this is a premium docking station rather than a straightforward portable drive, and its cost makes most sense when you need the extra connections. It serves a different purpose to the other SSDs in this roundup, although it remains attractive for an equipped desktop workspace. We recommend: Seagate Ultra Compact SSD Price When Reviewed: 1TB: $100 I 2TB: $180 Best Prices Today: $79.99 at B & H Photo The Seagate Ultra Compact SSD combines the convenience of a USB thumb drive with the performance of a portable SSD. We liked its small size, sturdy housing, and cable-free connection, making it easy to carry files without packing additional accessories. Our Mac testing recorded approximately 943MB/s for writing and 930MB/s for reading, comfortably sufficient for everyday transfers and suitable video recording tasks. Its IP54 rating provides protection against dust and splashes, while Seagate specifies resistance to three-meter drops. However, the short USB-C connector may not reach an iPhones port through some protective cases. It remains an appealing alternative for buyers who want compact USB-C storage and value its protective construction. How we test Mac SSDs Our reviews combine benchmark results with hands-on use to assess transfer performance, portability, construction and everyday convenience. We identify the test platform where relevant, including results from our colleagues at PCWorld. Performance varies with the computer, connection and workload, so we distinguish measured results from manufacturers advertised speeds. We also assess practical details such as cables, power requirements, security features and warranty coverage. Why you should trust Macworld Macworld has been testing Mac hardware for decades. Our recommendations draw on hands-on reviews from our team and colleagues across Foundry, with particular attention to Mac compatibility, useful performance and value. How to choose an SSD: Buying advice Youve read our recommendations of the best SSDs for Mac owners on the market right now. But how did we reach these decisions, and what general advice should you follow when selecting the best SSD for your needs? SSDs vs hard drives Hard drives generally offer more storage for your money, making them a good choice for large backups where capacity matters more than speed. SSDs typically cost more per gigabyte, but provide faster transfers and are usually smaller and lighter. They also have no moving parts, making them better suited to carrying alongside a MacBook. If you decide in favor of hard drives, see our roundup of the best Mac hard drives . Which SSD connection should you choose? For an external SSD, prioritize the connection supported by both the drive and your Mac. A fast SSD cant deliver its full performance through a slower port or cable. Everyday backups rarely need the fastest connection, while large video projects and frequent transfers can justify paying for USB4 or Thunderbolt. USB-C doesnt tell you the speed USB-C describes the connectors shape, rather than its transfer speed. Drives with identical-looking USB-C connectors can use different USB or Thunderbolt standards and offer very different performance. The table below compares connection bandwidth, rather than guaranteed file-transfer speeds. Connection Maximum connection bandwidth Best suited to USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps Routine backups and everyday storage USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps General transfers, backups and photo libraries USB 3.2 Gen 22 20Gbps Compatible computers; limited performance on many Macs USB4 at 40Gbps / Thunderbolt 3 or 4 40Gbps Large transfers and demanding photo or video work Thunderbolt 5 80Gbps for storage Maximum performance on compatible Macs USB 3.2 Gen 22 deserves particular attention. Macs that support USB transfers at only 10Gbps wont deliver a Gen 22 drives advertised 20Gbps performance. A Thunderbolt port doesnt automatically remove that limitation. To get the most from a Thunderbolt 5 SSD, you need a Thunderbolt 5-equipped Mac. Its higher storage bandwidth can support much faster transfers, but connecting a slower USB drive to that port wont increase the drives own maximum speed. What about SATA and NVMe? SATA and NVMe describe the storage technology inside a drive, rather than the external connection to your Mac. SATA SSDs typically top out at around 550MB/s, while NVMe SSDs use PCIe and can achieve substantially higher speeds. However, an external enclosures connection can become the bottleneck. An NVMe SSD capable of several gigabytes per second internally wont achieve those speeds through a 10Gbps USB connection. For a ready-made external SSD, our measured performance is more useful than its internal PCIe generation alone. If youre assembling your own external drive, choose an enclosure that supports your SSDs type and a connection your Mac can exploit. Match the drive, port and cable Use a cable rated for the drives connection standard. If you connect through a hub or dock, its supported speeds and shared bandwidth also matter. Actual transfers depend on file sizes, sustained-write performance and the storage at the other end. Choose a drive based on its tested performance in the kind of work you do, rather than connection bandwidth alone. How much SSD storage do you need? Choosing the right external SSD capacity depends on what you plan to store. Capacities vary by model, with several recommendations here extending to 8TB. Allow enough space for your existing files and room for your collection to grow, especially if you work with photos or video. These starting points can help: 500GB1TB: Everyday documents, smaller photo collections and transferring files between devices. 1TB2TB: Larger photo libraries, individual video projects and more substantial everyday storage. 4TB8TB: Extensive photo and video collections, multiple large projects or substantial backup archives. For backups, consider how much data you need to protect and allow additional space for older versions you may want to recover. For a working drive, consider the size of your projects and how many you need to keep available at once. A smaller SSD may suffice if you regularly move completed projects to separate storage. Avoid buying a drive that your files will fill immediately. Leaving free space provides room to grow and can help maintain performance, although the effect of filling a drive varies by model and workload. Compare the price per terabyte across capacities. Larger models sometimes offer better value, but the highest capacity isnt automatically the best deal. Balance the price with the space youll realistically use. How portable does your SSD need to be? Most external SSDs are small enough to carry in a laptop bag, but size, weight and cable design affect convenience. A compact, lightweight drive suits frequent travel, while built-in connectors eliminate a separate cable but may obstruct an adjacent port. For outdoor use, look for a sturdy enclosure and a stated IP rating for dust and water resistance. Water resistance doesnt necessarily mean a drive can withstand immersion. Also consider power requirements. Most portable SSDs draw power from your Mac, but the SanDisk Desk Drive requires mains power, making it better suited to a permanent desk setup. Shock-proof and rugged? Other features to look out for include IP-ratings for weather protection and password protection for your important files. SSDs are more durable than hard drives. They have no moving parts, and are less vulnerable to knocks and movement than mechanical hard drives while writing data. While modern hard drives have some level of shock protection, its still a big issue. However, SSDs can still suffer physical damage or fail, so handle them carefully and keep another copy of important files. Some portable SSDs even offer water resistance. You can also get ruggedization in a specialized drive enclosure, if you choose to go down the 2.5in drive route. This is a huge portability benefit. But if they are sat still all day, are SSDs more reliable than HDDs? Hard drives tend to fail mechanically. For example, the motor that spins the platters might burn out. SSDs memory cells age, which can lead to failure. Both kinds require specialist recovery. As ever, back up important data. However, for our purposes, as people who occasionally have to fling drives in rucksacks and plug them in while sat in an airplane seat, SSDs are the clear winner. Software Just remember to check that any apps provided by the manufacturer work with Macs as well as Windows PCs.
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