Enjoy The New Hindi Music Video For 'Ishq Wala Taweez' By Altamash Faridi
Enjoy the latest Hindi song 'Ishq Wala Taweez' sung by Altamash Faridi. The music for this romantic track has been composed by Gufy, with lyrics penned by Musharraf Hasan. The music video features Pratham Jain and Falak Shah and has been directed by Israr Ahmad. Don't miss the opportunity to watch the latest Hindi video song 'Ishq Wala Taweez' and enjoy its melodious music and heartfelt lyrics. For more Hindi songs, be sure to visit the music videos section of Hindi ETimes. Experience the musical prowess of Altamash Faridi, new Hindi video songs of 2026, Gufy songs, Musharraf Hasan songs and the latest romantic Hindi songs.
Bombay Stories | Song - Naina More
Watch the song 'Naina More' from Hindi film 'Bombay Stories' starring Mouni Roy, Anupriya Goenka and Shoib Nikash Shah. 'Naina More' is sung by Keshav Kumar and the music of the song is recreated by Shan Mistry. Lyrics of 'Naina More' are traditional, with additional lyrics penned by Rahhat Shah Kazmi. 'Bombay Stories' is directed by Rahhat Shah Kazmi and produced by Rahhat Shah Kazmi, Tariq Khan and Asiya Kazmi. The film also stars Fezan Khan, Tani Deol, Monika Aggarwal, Gargi Duggal, Rahhat Shah Kazmi and Bilal Bhagat in pivotal roles. To know more about 'Naina More' song from Mouni Roy, Anupriya Goenka and Shoib Nikash Shah starrer 'Bombay Stories', watch the video.
Enjoy The New Hindi Music Video For 'Jogiya' By Bhavit Rathore
Enjoy the latest Hindi song 'Jogiya' sung by Bhavit Rathore. The music for this soulful track has been composed and produced by Amarjeet Singh (Honeybee Music), with lyrics penned by Bhavit Rathore. The music video features Aditya Nayakk and Prerna Singh and has been directed by Anshuman Srivastavaa. Don't miss the opportunity to watch the latest Hindi video song 'Jogiya' and experience its soulful melody. For more Hindi songs, be sure to visit the music videos section of Hindi ETimes. Experience the musical prowess of Bhavit Rathore, new Hindi video songs of 2026, Amarjeet Singh songs, Aditya Nayakk songs and the latest romantic Hindi songs.
Kanpur Thar Accident: Woman Claims She Pressed Accelerator Instead Of Brake
A 24-year-old woman accused of running over and killing a 55-year-old LIC agent in Kanpur claims she panicked and pressed the accelerator instead of the brake. Geeta Sachan said she lost control while trying to avoid people on the road and denied being under the influence of any substance or driving at high speed.
Reality | Song - Rutthuu (Lyrical)
Watch the song 'Rutthuu' from Telugu movie 'Reality' starring Kiran Abbavaram, Devika Bhatt, Sharath Kumar and Sai Kumar. 'Rutthuu' is sung by Kapil Kapilan and music of the song is composed by Bheems Ceciroleo. Lyrics of 'Reality' song 'Rutthuu' are written by PurnaChary. The movie is written and directed by Kiran Abbavaram and produced by Sudhakar Chaganti under JOY Films LLP. To know more about 'Rutthuu' song from Kiran Abbavaram and Devika Bhatt starrer 'Reality' watch the video.
Fresh Snowfall Turns Machil Valley Into A Winter Wonderland
Machil Valley in Jammu and Kashmirs Kupwara district received fresh snowfall, covering the picturesque region in a beautiful blanket of white and transforming it into a stunning winter landscape.
Sridhar Babu slams BJP over Rahul
Hyderabad: Telangana IT and Industries Minister D Sridharbabu on Friday, November 13, criticised the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for questioning the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhis participation in the two-day Bharat Summit organised by the Telangana government in Hyderabad on November 13 and 14. Addressing the media at the Hyderabad 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 .
OPINION | Fall of Huang: Is it the beginning of a tech spy war?
What caused the exit of the CEO of worlds biggest AI company? A simple love affair or a honeytrap by the Chinese? Did Jensen Huang sell chips to China? It doesn't look like a simple case by any standards. In todays world most wars are being fought to capture technologies. Cyber armies are the new warriors.
Bus-truck collision in Assam's Kaziranga kills at least 7; several others injured
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Cotton, paddy and maize; 3 Telangana farmers die by suicide
Hyderabad: Telangana reported three farmer suicides on Friday, November 13, driven by mounting debts and crop failures. All three deaths came from the Warangal district. The farmers, aged between 25 and 60, were reportedly depressed over how to repay the loans. This year, Telangana recorded a 23 per cent rain deficit. The government declared a 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 .
Chinese company linked to Alice Huang obtained banned Nvidia chips: Bloomberg
Alice Huang, mainly known as a former top executive at Megaspeed International, also founded Shanghai Longteng Intelligent Computing, a company based in the eastern Chinese economic hub
Water firm pleads guilty after four killed in blast
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Moushumi Chatterjee's husband, Jayanta Mukherjee, dies after age-related illness
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UN nuclear watchdog urges Iran to take 'steps' towards inspections
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Microsoft Outlook outage drags on for hours as attempts to restore service fail
Microsoft was still investigating a major outage Friday that left users across the world unable to access Outlook email and other products. The company said it had been unable to find a fix for the issue that started on Thursday, affecting multiple Microsoft 365 offerings that interact with its Exchange Online tool. Outage tracking site Downdetector showed a major spike in reports that hit a peak just before 1 p.m. ET. Users reported problems with its Outlook, Copilot, Teams and Sharepoint services, and some even reported problems accessing Microsoft Word and Excel. At 10:13 p.m. ET, Microsoft said its attempts to fix the issue were not taking as expected. In an update Friday at 5:28 a.m. ET, the company indicated it was still struggling to resolve the issue, saying it was seeing incremental improvement in several workloads, but service health remains variable and capacity has not yet fully returned to baseline. Microsoft did not provide a specific cause for the outage, but said the issue related to a number of servers being unexpectedly unavailable. Microsoft executive vice president Charles Lamanna said on X there was no indication this is the result of malicious or cyber activity. Government agencies in Japan, Singapore and Australia were among those affected, Reuters reported, while the US House of Representatives was also impacted by the outage. Politico reported one House staffer saying, There goes a day of legislative work. Australian home affairs minister Tony Burke said Microsoft had said it was dealing with something similar to the massive CrowdStrike outage in 2024. In a message posted Thursday at 12:54 p.m. ET on the official Microsoft 365 Status account on X, the company said it was investigating reports of users experiencing issues accessing Exchange Online mailboxes through multiple connection methods in the Americas. It subsequently confirmed that the issue may affect Microsoft 365 service connectivity for users in any region. Microsoft suffered another widespread outage in September, when the Microsoft 365 suite, which includes Outlook, was down for several days. This article originally appeared on Yahoo Tech at https://tech.yahoo.com/general/breaking-news/article/microsoft-outlook-and-other-services-down-company-says-its-investigating-195506472.html
VMPL Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], November 13: Balaxi Pharmaceuticals Limited, a branded, IPR-driven pharmaceutical company with an established presence across frontier and semi-regulated markets in Africa and Latin America, today announced its unaudited financial results for the second quarter (Q2 FY27) and half year (H1 FY27) ended September 30, 2026. Q2
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Extremely important Europe has united voice in talks with Russia, Sweden prime minister says
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BB 20: Pavitra Punia calls Scout - Loves brother-sister equation cheap' after former shaves head
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Nov 13 (IANS) Actress Pavitra Punia has reacted strongly to the equation between Bigg Boss contestants Scout and Love, questioning their portrayal of their relationship as that of a brother and sister. Pavitra's comments came after Scout shaved his head following Love allegedly giving him the silent treatment inside the Bigg Boss house. Reacting to the developments, Pavitra shared a video in which she spoke about sibling relationships and expressed her displeasure over what she described as the contestants' cheap content. I don't know how many of you know the relationship of brother and sister, but if I do something, my brother will definitely make me bald, Pavitra said. Although I don't make videos on Bigg Boss, but it was necessary for my videos to come today because whatever is happening, that's bullshit. Bullshit. Drawing from her own relationship with her brother, Pavitra said sibling relationships often involve fights, teasing and physical pranks. We have heard of such relationships from childhood to adulthood. In which siblings beat each other, punch each other. My brother used to personally shoot arrows at me, hit me on my feet, and throw crackers at me. Recalling a Diwali incident, she said, Now on Diwali, my brother burst a cracker on my feet. My feet are burnt. He has burnt his fingers too. What is this? This is actually the brother and sister relationship, she said, adding that siblings can also be blunt with each other. If my brother says something to me or doesn't talk to me, I tell him to leave. I mean this is how we talk to our brothers and sisters. Pavitra then turned her attention to Scout and Love and questioned their equation inside the reality show. But in Bigg Boss, oh my god, this boy called Scout and that girl called Love Gill. These people have started a cheap chapter inside. My brother actually watches Bigg Boss. She said she herself had never watched her season of the show and questioned what she described as the unusual equation between the contestants. I don't watch Bigg Boss, I haven't seen my season till date. But what is this? This is not the relationship between brother and sister. Pavitra also spoke about her upbringing, saying: And I belong to a very orthodox family. Let me tell you, I am a girl from UP. And we have seen the relationship of brother and sister. And I travel the whole world where I have not seen the relationship of brother and sister. She went on to question relationships in which people allegedly use the brother-sister label to explain their closeness. Maybe those who behave in this way about the relationship of brother and sister. They do something else but cover it up by saying that this is my brother, this is my sister. Pavitra recalled hearing similar explanations during childhood, saying, When we were small, we used to hear it from someone's mouth in the school, in the neighborhood. That someone likes someone, someone has an affair with someone. But he comes home and says that he is my sister, he is my brother. We are not kids anymore. Referring specifically to Scout and Love, she said: If you are in Bigg Boss, and I am talking about Scout and Love. If all these things are happening in Bigg Boss. This is happening because you are giving very cheap content. Cheap. It's the height of cheapness. It seems so stupid and ridiculous. That you have actually raised a question on the relationship of brother and sister. That you have made that relationship so dirty. She also urged the makers of Bigg Boss to intervene. Please go out and make this relationship work. And I really request Bigg Boss also that please don't allow it. Our Bigg Boss team is super smart. I know those people personally. And I am sure somewhere they are also in shock. What is this? What are they doing? She again called the situation highly bullshit before comparing the equation with her own understanding of sibling relationships. Because it's highly bullshit. Brother and sister relationships are not like this. My brother will never be bald for me. My brother will make me bald instead. And you people will agree that a brother and sister relationship is like this. It is like this. What is this boy doing? I don't understand. Pavitra also referred to Kashvi, who has exited the show, saying: And I feel good for that girl who got out of this mess. I personally don't know her. And I am sorry that I am even taking her name. Addressing Scout directly, she said, What are you doing bro? Stop doing that bullshit in the house. Don't do that. There is a lot going on in Bigg Boss. There is a lot going on. But you are making a mess. And we are people who have brothers and sisters. We are not proud of you bro. Like super cheap. Cheap. Do not call this relationship a brother and sister relationship. This is pure. It is pure love. It is not a brother and sister relationship. It is pure love. Bullshit.
Cab rental reforms: Centre plans simpler procedures, more choices for customers
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Dream big and work hard: Arjuna Awardee Lalremsiami's message to Mizoram's young athletes
By Vipul Kashyap Indian women's hockey player Lalremsiami expressed happiness after receiving the prestigious Arjuna Award, 2025, saying the recognition would motivate young players, particularly those from her home state of Mizoram, to pursue their sporting dreams. Speaking to ANI after receiving the award on Friday, Lalremsiami said she was particularly happy to become the first person from Mizoram to receive the Arjuna Award, adding that people across the state had congratulated her on the achievement. I am very happy, because especially from Mizoram, I am receiving the Arjuna Award for the first time. So all the Mizoram people, everyone is happy and they are congratulating me, and yeah, I do believe that this award will motivate a lot of young players, Lalremsiami told ANI. Speaking about her responsibility towards aspiring hockey players in the state, she said she felt encouraged when parents, children and young players approached her expressing their desire to take up the sport...
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Ex-Servicemen lose EPFO pay fight: Telangana HC upholds CAT order
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Piddington to bring legal challenge over asylum base plans
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Opposition questions BJP's delimitation push; NDA leaders defend move, links to women's reservation
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 13 (IANS) The proposed move to convene a special session of Parliament to discuss the Delimitation Bill has triggered a political debate, with Opposition leaders questioning the BJP's intentions and its numbers in Parliament, while leaders from the ruling alliance defended the proposed exercise and its linkage with women's reservation. Union Minister Chirag Paswan said the government was seeking to bring delimitation and the Women's Reservation Bill together to facilitate an increase in parliamentary representation and implement the reservation provision. He questioned whether Opposition parties would be comfortable with the changes if women's reservation was implemented immediately. Using Bihar as an example, Paswan said that if the state's existing 40 Lok Sabha seats were increased by 50 per cent, it would gain 20 additional seats, taking its total to 60. He said that under the proposed arrangement, one-third of the seats would be reserved for women and questioned whether political parties, particularly those with a larger number of male representatives, would readily accept such a change. Paswan argued that the leadership of Opposition parties did not understand why the government wanted to bring delimitation and women's reservation together. Especially the southern states have always had concerns that if delimitation is based on population, those states will somehow face a disadvantage. On record, regional parties from the South have stated multiple times that we are having to bear the loss for population control or the mindset of controlling the population, Paswan added. BJP MP Praveen Khandelwal, speaking to IANS, said delimitation was necessary in view of the country's growing population and the increasing number of eligible voters. As the country's population grows and more people become eligible voters, delimitation becomes necessary. Delimitation has been carried out periodically after a certain interval. It will provide more people across the country with an opportunity to participate in democracy, he said. Whatever the Congress and other Opposition leaders say is merely their anti-national agenda, which cannot be accepted under any circumstances, Khandelwal alleged. APCC Vice-President Valiboyina Gurunadham, speaking on the Delimitation Bill to IANS, questioned the need to push the Women's Reservation Bill, saying the legislation providing for 33 per cent reservation had already been passed in 2023 and was awaiting implementation by the Centre. As far as the Congress party is concerned, the Women's Reservation Bill has already been passed in 2023, and it has to be implemented by the Government of India. But contrary to that, again they want to introduce the Bill by linking it to delimitation. As the Women's Reservation Bill to the extent of 33 per cent has already passed; where is the need for the Parliament, or BJP government, or BJP political party to introduce the 33 per cent reservation to women by linking it to delimitation? So absolutely, this is nothing but bogus; as stated by the Congress party, it's nothing but a fabricated falsehood, he said. Gurunadham also raised concerns over the proposed expansion of the Lok Sabha, saying the current strength of 543 members could increase by around 50 per cent to approximately 815. He said the central issue was whether the increase in parliamentary seats would be based on the existing distribution of constituencies or population figures. According to him, the BJP wanted to increase the strength of the House based on population. He claimed that political parties in southern India, including the DMK and parties in Telangana, had opposed the proposal. Gurunadham also said the BJP was hopeful of securing the DMK's support, given the latter's differences with the Congress and other INDIA Bloc parties. Samajwadi Party spokesperson Ashutosh Verma, however, claimed that the BJP had failed to muster the numbers required to push through the Delimitation Bill. The Delimitation Bill remains a major challenge for the BJP. The party tried to introduce the Bill during the Monsoon Session but lacked the required numbers. There were claims that the BJP had managed to break away Samajwadi Party MPs, but the party remained united, with every MP standing firm. The BJP has now run out of options, which is why it is not discussing a special session, Verma said. Congress leader Udit Raj accused the BJP of delaying women's reservation, arguing that the Women's Reservation Bill had been passed in 2023 and that the Congress had also demanded the implementation of reservation for women in 2024. Congress spokesperson Surendra Rajput accused the BJP of pursuing anti-democratic measures and questioned the timing of discussions about a special session, with the Winter Session approaching. The BJP is always engaged in anti-democratic pursuits. Only a few days remain before the Winter Session, and they are making such discussions because they don't trust democracy, Rajput said. Aam Aadmi Party MP, Sanjay Singh said a two-thirds majority was required to pass the Delimitation Bill, which he claimed the BJP-led NDA did not have. A two-thirds majority is required to pass the Delimitation Bill, which the BJP and NDA do not have. As for the Women's Reservation Bill, we have already passed it. Therefore, they are making false claims. If they genuinely intend to implement women's reservation, they should do so based on the existing strength of the House. For the delimitation Bill, there is a right process which has to be followed, for which they don't have enough votes, Singh said. CPI(M) MP V. Sivadasan alleged that the proposed delimitation exercise was aimed at helping the BJP retain political power. The government is planning to bring Delimitation to capture power. They know that the majority of the citizens are against them. The people of India will vote against BJP and RSS. They are forming the constituencies in Assam for their own benefit, he said. Meanwhile, JD(U) National General Secretary Shyam Rajak said the decision on whether to convene a special session rested with the government, adding that he had been informed that the proposed session was primarily intended to discuss the Women's Reservation Bill. Whether the Delimitation Bill comes or not, it is all a matter within the government. The leader of the House in the Vidhan Sabha building and the committee in the House takes the decision on this. According to the information I have, a special session is being called on the Women's Bill, Rajak said. He said there had been a long-standing demand for women's reservation and expressed hope that the legislation would be passed. The special session is being called because people have been waiting for a long time. There has been a desire for a long time that the Women's Reservation Bill should be passed and a lot of struggle for this has been going on for many years and now I am hopeful that the Women's Reservation Bill will be passed, he added.
Grasim Industries Q2FY27 results: Net profit jumps to 2,306 crore
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800,000 retention payments put water companies' bonus ban under fresh scrutiny
Anglian Water's chief executive could receive retention payments worth up to 800,000 despite the industry's bonus ban Nine water companies were barred from paying executive bonuses for 2025-26, blocking more than 6.5m in potential payments Ofwat has launched a four-week review examining whether retention awards and salary increases undermine the restrictions Britain's water companies could face tougher restrictions on executive pay after the regulator warned that some businesses may be finding alternative ways to reward their bosses despite a ban on performance-related bonuses. The Water Services Regulation Authority (Ofwat) is accelerating its review of the rules after raising concerns about large retention payments and substantial increases in executive salaries. It warned that such arrangements risk undermining the purpose of the restrictions and further damaging public confidence in an industry already facing criticism over sewage pollution and poor customer service. Anglian Water has come under particular scrutiny over potential retention payments worth up to 800,000 for its chief executive, Mark Thurston, across 2025 and 2026. Ofwat said the arrangement could give the impression that the company had offered an alternative cash award to replace performance-related pay prohibited under the rules. The regulator has written to Anglian Water seeking improvements in its governance and transparency around executive remuneration. It will also increase monitoring of the company's wider governance arrangements. Ofwat's concerns extend beyond Anglian Water. It identified potential retention payments of 1m for Thames Water 's chief financial officer, 1.5m for Northumbrian Water chief executive Heidi Mottram and up to 1.74m for United Utilities chief executive Louise Beardmore. The regulator said companies had not always provided sufficient public explanation of why such payments were necessary. Why is Ofwat reviewing the bonus ban? The restrictions were introduced through the Water (Special Measures) Act after growing public anger over sewage discharges, environmental failures and executive rewards at water companies. Under the rules, companies must prohibit performance-related payments to board-level directors when they trigger specified environmental or operational performance failures. For the 2025-26 financial year, nine companies in England and Wales triggered the restrictions: Anglian Water, Northumbrian Water, Severn Trent Water, Southern Water, South West Water, Thames Water , Wessex Water, Yorkshire Water and Dr Cymru, also known as Welsh Water. Seven of the bans were linked to environmental pollution. Ofwat said the restrictions prevented more than 6.5m in potential executive bonuses and other performance-related payments during the year. Combined with the previous financial year, more than 10m has now been blocked since the rules were introduced. However, the regulator is concerned that the restrictions do not cover every form of executive remuneration. Retention payments and fixed salary increases can fall outside the definition of performance-related pay, even when their effect may resemble the rewards the ban was designed to prevent. Ofwat also highlighted substantial increases in base salaries at some companies. United Utilities increased the salaries of its chief executive and chief financial officer by 20 per cent in 2025-26, while Severn Trent raised its chief financial officer's salary by 22 per cent. The latter company said the increase largely reflected expanded responsibilities beyond its regulated water business. Ofwat said poorly explained salary increases and retention arrangements could weaken public confidence, particularly when companies continue to fall short of environmental and service expectations. Environment Secretary Dame Angela Eagle said the government wanted to close loopholes in the restrictions. People are sick of seeing water bosses profit while rivers are polluted and customers are repeatedly let down, she said. She added that the review would ensure that failure did not pay, regardless of what companies called the payments. The regulator's four-week call for evidence opened on November 12 and will close on December 10. Responses will help inform possible changes, with any proposed reforms expected to be subject to further consultation. Could the new rules affect payments from parent companies? One of the issues under consideration is whether remuneration paid by the parent companies of water suppliers should also fall within the restrictions. This matters because some executive payments are made through wider corporate structures rather than directly by the regulated water business. Ofwat's concern is that this distinction could leave room for payments that undermine the purpose of the bonus ban. The issue has already featured in scrutiny of Thames Water. The company paid chief executive Chris Weston a deferred bonus of 99,000 during 2025-26, relating to an earlier award. Ofwat said the cost must be borne by the company's future owners rather than passed on to customers through their bills. The regulator also highlighted concerns about the disclosure of executive remuneration at South Staffs Water, saying the information provided was insufficient. Meanwhile, South East Water was not subject to the bonus ban during the year, but Ofwat said its shareholders would have to fund future bonuses following serious supply failures that left tens of thousands of households without water. The review comes as the government faces wider pressure to improve accountability across the water industry. Companies are dealing with scrutiny over pollution, ageing infrastructure, rising bills and the financial difficulties of some major suppliers. For customers, the question is not simply whether executives receive bonuses or retention awards. It is whether the money paid to senior leaders reflects improvements in the services they are responsible for delivering. Ofwat's review could broaden the definition of payments covered by the restrictions, but no changes have yet been confirmed. The regulator will first assess the evidence before deciding whether further reforms are needed.
Congress leadership discusses future strategy in virtual meeting chaired by Kharge and Rahul Gandhi
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Friday chaired a virtual meeting with the party's General Secretaries, State Presidents and Observers to discuss the party's future strategy, grassroots movements and upcoming protests. Congress General Secretary (Organisation) KC Venugopal informed the media that the meeting focused on strengthening the party's organisational activities and chalking out future strategies. When asked by ANI about the Congress's preparations for November 26, which is observed as Constitution Day, Venugopal said that the Congress and the INDIA bloc were working on a strategy and would inform the media about it in due course. On speculation about a possible special session of Parliament to discuss the Delimitation and Women's Reservation Amendment Bills, Venugopal said, We have heard such things many times, but the government's agenda is unclear. The government is unable to convey its intentions. The people of...
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The approval comes more than two years after the RBI barred Paytm Payments Bank from accepting fresh deposits and wallet top-ups
Govt invites suggestions on report to measure productive knowledge as driver of economic growth
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 13 (IANS) The government on Friday invited suggestions on a report submitted by Committee on Knowledge Systems by December 12, which establishes the rationale for systematically measuring productive knowledge as a driver of economic growth, productivity, competitiveness and strategic capabilities. It outlines the Knowledge Ecosystem with eight interrelated components: knowledge, capabilities and assets, enabling infrastructure, knowledge creation activities, knowledge products, knowledge-embedded products, knowledge-intensive entrepreneurship and knowledge application. The paper also proposes boundary conditions for identifying knowledge products: knowledge as input, knowledge content, identifiability, codification and economic value. It has been also stated that these boundaries only serve as broad guiding principles rather than rigid criteria, while leaving sufficient flexibility to accommodate the diversity and evolving nature of such products, said the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation. The development of a systematic framework to measure the contribution of knowledge and knowledge products to the Indian economy assumes significance in the context of the growing role of knowledge in driving economic activity, productivity and value creation. Towards this, a series of deliberations were initiated with a meeting chaired by Prof. Ajay Kumar Sood, Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India, on February 10, 2025, which provided the initial direction for the exercise. Subsequently, the ministry constituted a Technical Advisory Group (TAG) in May 2025 under the chairmanship of Dr R Balasubramaniam, the then Member, Capacity Building Commission, to guide the development of a measurement framework. As part of its deliberations, the TAG held a brainstorming workshop on September 30, 2025, organised by MoSPI. The suggestions and insights emerging from the workshop, along with those from subsequent expert consultations, guided the preparation of the Base Paper on the Framework for Measuring the Contribution of Knowledge and Knowledge Products to the Indian Economy released in May 2026. Building on this foundation, MoSPI constituted a Committee on Knowledge Systems on May 5, 2026 under the chairmanship of Ratan P. Watal, former Member Secretary of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister, with the mandate to prepare an Actionable Policy Paper on the Framework for Measuring the Contribution of Knowledge and Knowledge Products to the Economy. Indias development aspirations under the Viksit Bharat vision call for sustained improvements in productivity, innovation and the capacity to create economic value. Strengthening the knowledge base, know-how and specialised capabilities required to generate, acquire, absorb, adapt and apply knowledge will increasingly shape the countrys development trajectory, according to an official statement.
India to honour 75% import duty concession on bulk Scotch from UK, says trade secretary
The assurance follows a customs dispute over dozens of containers held at Indian ports, raising questions about the trade pacts implementation
Vizag: Woman Dies, Sister Injured In Road Accident
A woman died, and her sister was injured in a road accident while they were on their way to offer prayers on the occasion of Nagula Chavithi festival on Friday.
India's Youth Olympics Campaign: Small Contingent, Big Returns
The size of the contingent may have been the smallest thus far but the returns were historic as nine of the 17 Indian athletes in competition pocketed 10 medals, including two unprecedented boxing gold, at the just-concluded Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal.
BMC to Add Five New Air Quality Monitoring Stations Across Mumbai Gardens
The proposed Continuous Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Stations (CAAQMS) will be set up in Mulund, Dadar, Goregaon, Charni Road and Santacruz, they said.
The stock markets ended the week on a weak note on Friday, with the benchmark indices declining as rising crude oil prices revived concerns over inflation and the possibility of further interest rate hikes. However, continued foreign investor inflows and strong corporate earnings provided some underlying support to the market. The Nifty 50 index closed at 25,144.30, declining 155.05 points or 0.61 per cent, while the BSE Sensex closed at 81,592.45, falling 318.56 points or 0.39 per cent. Vinod Nair, Head of Research, Geojit Investments, said,
Natco Pharma Q2 results: Net profit declines 60.8% to 202.6 crore
The pharma company had reported a net profit of 517.9 crore in the corresponding period of the preceding fiscal
India's gold imports plunge 62.57% to $5.51 billion in October as prices fall below $4,000/oz
India's gold imports fell 39.9% to $24.78 billion during April-October 2026, down from $41.24 billion a year ago, according to Commerce Ministry data. October imports plunged 62.57% year-on-year to $5.51 billion amid a correction in global gold prices. Meanwhile, India's gems and jewellery exports rose to $18.50 billion during the seven-month period.
Former Indian Cricketer Saba Karim: A Brief Yet Impactful Career
Saba Karims cricket journey includes a promising start and an unfortunate injury that cut his international career short. Former Indian Cricketer Saba Karim: A Brief Yet Impactful Career
Gavin Newsom to run for US president in 2028? California governor sets January deadline
India Records 38% Drop In TB Deaths, Treatment Success Rate Rises To 94%
New Delhi: India has reported a 38 per cent reduction in tuberculosis (TB)-related deaths since 2015, outperforming the global decline of 35 per cent, while its treatment success rate for drug-susceptible TB has reached 94 per cent, according to the World Health Organizations (WHO) Global Tuberculosis Report 2026 released on November 12. The report estimates []
A senior Congress leader said the TVK-led government should form a co-ordination committee to steer the State Government and make decision-making accountable
India's exports up 29.9% in October; trade deficit narrows to $20.09 billion
The country's exports including merchandise and services stood at $69.27 billion in the same month last year
Matt Henry said the strong wind at the Bay Oval took swing out of the equation and let him concentrate on attacking the stumps, as his career-best 6-27 took New Zealand to a 244-run victory over India in the fourth ODI on Friday.
Former Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang asked to testify before U.S. Senate amid spy controversy
Former Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang and U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick have been asked to testify before the Senate Banking Committee over national security concerns involving sensitive American technology. The request follows Huangs resignation amid a controversy involving a woman accused of spying for China. Nvidia has named Colette Kress interim CEO, while U.S. President Donald Trump has suggested former Apple CEO Tim Cook as Huangs successor.
Europe Haggles Over Who Will Represent It in Talks With Russia
After coveting a seat in the Ukraine war discussions, Europe is poised to get one. Deciding who should speak for the continent is its own negotiation.
Amritpal Singh Granted Parole to Attend Grandmother
Imprisoned MP and Waris Punjab De chief Amritpal Singh has been granted one-day parole by an Amritsar court to attend the funeral of his grandmother, Charan Kaur, on Friday. The 32-year-old has been lodged in Assam's Dibrugarh jail for more than
Class 9 Student Found Dead on School Premises in Baleshwar
The lifeless body of a Class 9 student was recovered from the premises of Narayanpur High School under the Betagadia panchayat in Baliapal block on Friday. The deceased student has been identified as Rakesh Kullari. According to available reports, the minor boy had left home in the morning to attend his coaching centre as per [] The post Class 9 Student Found Dead on School Premises in Baleshwar appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Four killed as suspected militants fire at cars in Manipurs Ukhrul
Digital Desk | Imphal, Nov 13 (IANS) Four people, including two women, were killed in a suspected ambush allegedly carried out by Kuki militants along the Imphal-Dimapur National Highway (NH-2) in Manipurs Ukhrul district on Friday afternoon, police said. The incident reportedly took place at New Haven, under the jurisdiction of Litan Police Station in the hill district of Ukhrul, which shares an unfenced international border with Myanmar and an inter-state border with Nagaland. Security forces, led by senior police officials, have rushed to the spot, while the Litan Police Station was investigating the circumstances surrounding the suspected ambush. Local media reports said that the victims belong to the Naga community. A police official in Imphal, quoting the local people, said that the two men and two women, who were travelling in the two cars, died on the spot following the attack by the armed militants. Bullet marks were seen on the windshields of the two vehicles, he said. Further details of the incident are awaited. Meanwhile, normal life was partially affected in Manipurs Kangpokpi district on Friday, with shops, markets and business establishments remaining closed following a bandh called by a tribal organisation to protest against the killing of a Kuki woman in a gunfight between two rival groups on Thursday. Most vehicles, including passenger buses and auto-rickshaws, remained off the roads, causing considerable inconvenience to commuters. The Kangpokpi-based Committee on Tribal Unity (COTU) called the 48-hour shutdown from midnight on November 12 following the gunfight in the vicinity of Taphou Kuki village on Thursday. Educational institutions, medical facilities and emergency services were exempted from the purview of the bandh. The COTU demanded the withdrawal of all central and state security forces, particularly those operating under the command of the Senapati district Superintendent of Police (SP), from the mountainous areas of Kangpokpi district. A 42-year-old Kuki woman, identified as Kimneineng Chongloi, was shot dead, while two others were injured during a gun battle between rival armed groups in an area near Taphou Kuki village in Kangpokpi district and Kailengjang in neighbouring Senapati district on Thursday. Kuki organisations alleged that the woman was killed by cadres of the NSCN-IM and ZUF-K while she was working in a paddy field. At least 50 people have been killed in clashes between Kuki and Naga groups in the hill districts of Manipur since February this year.
He noted that Namma Metro, which had a network of just 17 km in 2014, had expanded to more than 100 km
Major MDMA Seizure In Malappuram, Accused Arrested
Police in Malappuram district, Kerala, arrested a 38-year-old man on Friday and seized 101.57 grams of MDMA, along with Rs 3.6 lakh in cash and other drug-related paraphernalia, following a tip-off and search operation at his residence.
'Bouma' review: What makes this Malayalam gothic horror engaging despite its familiar premise?
Highlights Rejin S Babu's gothic horror thriller follows a mysterious bungalow, a troubled couple and a police investigation. Revathy Sharma, Sagar Surya and Dileesh Pothan lead the cast, with Vineeth also playing a key role. The film builds suspense through its parallel storylines but struggles to deliver a satisfying climax. Malayalam cinema's latest horror thriller Bouma attempts to take viewers beyond the familiar haunted-house formula with a mystery that gradually unfolds through different characters and timelines. Directed by Rejin S Babu, the film combines gothic horror, occult elements and an investigative storyline, keeping audiences curious about how its seemingly separate events connect. Released in theatres on November 12, the film stars Revathy Sharma, Sagar Surya, Dileesh Pothan and Vineeth in key roles. While its atmospheric storytelling and gradual revelations help sustain interest, the film's final act does not quite match the intrigue built up along the way. What is Bouma about? The story initially follows Celine (Revathy Sharma), a singer working at a restaurant and bar, and her live-in partner Jacob (Sagar Surya), who works as a food delivery executive. Their lives take an unexpected turn when Celine discovers a connection to an ancestral property and learns about a mysterious bungalow with a disturbing past. The couple's journey takes them towards the property in Peermade, where the secrets surrounding the house and its former inhabitants begin to emerge. Running alongside their story is a police investigation led by Dileesh Pothan's character. As the investigation progresses, the film gradually connects the events surrounding the bungalow with developments taking place elsewhere. What works in the Malayalam horror thriller? One of Bouma 's strengths is its decision not to confine the narrative entirely to the haunted bungalow. Much of the mystery develops outside its walls, allowing the film to explore different characters and circumstances before bringing the storylines together. Director Rejin S Babu takes an unhurried approach to the storytelling, gradually revealing information rather than explaining everything immediately. Although the supernatural setting draws on familiar horror conventions, the narrative structure helps maintain curiosity for much of the film. The technical aspects also contribute to the unsettling atmosphere. Sharan Velayudhan's cinematography makes effective use of the locations, while Christo Xavier's background score and Jayadevan Chakkadath's sound design help establish the film's eerie mood. The editing by Sooraj E S also plays an important role in connecting its different narrative strands. The performances add to the film's appeal. Dileesh Pothan brings credibility to the investigative portions, while Revathy Sharma and Sagar Surya support the central storyline. Vineeth also features prominently in the film's mysterious world. Why does Bouma's ending disappoint? Despite keeping viewers engaged through much of its runtime, Bouma struggles to bring its different elements together convincingly in the final stretch. The mysterious bungalow and the events surrounding it eventually lead to an open-ended climax that may leave some viewers wanting clearer answers. The familiar supernatural setting also means that certain developments do not feel particularly fresh. The film's decision to build intrigue through what happens beyond the bungalow works in its favour, but the final act does not fully capitalise on that approach. Ultimately, Bouma offers an atmospheric Malayalam horror experience with an intriguing narrative structure and effective technical contributions. However, its underwhelming conclusion prevents it from becoming a completely satisfying thriller.
Six people dead near Kenya's capital after building collapses - Citizen TV
Six people died on Friday near Kenya's capital Nairobi after a building under construction collapsed, local media outlet Citizen TV reported. Six people killed after a building under construction collapsed near the SGR Terminus in Mlolongo on the NairobiMombas
Telangana Transport and Backwards Classes (BC) Welfare Minister Ponnam Prabhakar on Friday hit out at the central government following Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's allegation that Prime Minister Narendra Modi was getting his phone tapped, asserting that the people will one day ensure the Centre listens to their voices rather than merely imposing 'Mann Ki Baat' upon them. Reacting to the political row in Hyderabad, Prabhakar accused the Centre of attempting to silence the opposition and undermining democratic institutions. The fundamental purpose of governance is to protect democracy and strive to resolve the problems faced by the people. But what are you doing instead? You are suppressing the opposition, breaking apart political parties, toppling state governments, and attempting to rule through authoritarianism
ICSI CSEET 2026 October Result Date And Time Announced: Here's When And How To Check
The ICSI CSEET 2026 October session result is set to be released on November 15, 2026 at 2 pm on the official website, icsi.edu. Candidates must keep their login credentials ready to access the result.
Unidentified Man Breaches Vijay's Security During Kolathur Road Walk
The video of the incident, which went viral, captured the startling incident where a man suddenly lunged toward the Chief Minister, causing a momentary reaction of alarm around, highlighting the security concerns during the high-profile road walk
Harmanpreet Kaur, India's Women's World Cup-Winning Captain, Unveils Her Wax Statue
Former Indian women's cricket team captain Harmanpreet Kaur unveiled her wax statue at a museum on Friday and described it as a proud moment for her.
BLA militants claim 18 Pak soldiers killed in suicide attack on army camp
BLA militants claim 18 Pak soldiers killed in suicide attack on army camp
Sonam Wangchuk Under House Arrest As Leh Apex Body Seeks To Postpone Winter Polls
Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk has been placed under house arrest in Ladakh amid protests against the administration's decision to hold hill council elections during winter.The Leh Apex Body, along with religious organisations, has begun an indefinite dharna, demanding that the polls be deferred. The organisation says harsh winter conditions could prevent nearly 30 per cent of Ladakh's population from voting.LAB chairman Tsring Dorjey has also alleged electoral roll tampering and the removal of young voters. The administration, however, has defended the election schedule, with Chief Secretary Ashish Kundra highlighting the importance of the polls for grassroots democracy.
Watch the song 'Laali Haadu' from Kannada movie 'Pabbar' starring Dheeren and Amrutha Prem. 'Laali Haadu' is sung by Anurag Kulkarni and Meghana Haliyal and music of the song is composed by Mayur Ambekallu. Lyrics of 'Pabbar' song 'Laali Haadu' are written by Sandeep Sunkad. The movie is directed by Sandeep Sunkad and produced by Geetha Shivarajkumar under Geetha Pictures. 'Pabbar' also stars Ayyappa P Sharma, Achyuth Kumar, Gopalkrishna Deshpande and Bharath G B in pivotal roles. To know more about 'Laali Haadu' song from Dheeren and Amrutha Prem starrer 'Pabbar' watch the video
Children Of Blood And Bone - Official Trailer
Watch the Official Trailer from English movie 'Children Of Blood And Bone' starring Chiwetel Ejiofor, Idris Elba, Cynthia Erivo and Amandla Stenberg. 'Children Of Blood And Bone' movie is directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood. To know more about 'Children Of Blood And Bone' trailer watch the video. Check out the latest English trailers, new movie trailers, trending English movie trailers, and more at ETimes - Times of India Entertainment.
The Thomas Crown Affair - Official Trailer
Watch the Official Trailer from English movie 'The Thomas Crown Affair' starring Michael B. Jordan, Kenneth Branagh, Adria Arjona, Lily Gladstone, Danai Gurira and Pilou Asbk. 'The Thomas Crown Affair' movie is directed by Michael B. Jordan. To know more about 'The Thomas Crown Affair' trailer watch the video. Check out the latest English trailers, new movie trailers, trending English movie trailers, and more at ETimes - Times of India Entertainment.
Haindava | Song - Evaraina (Lyrical)
Watch the song 'Evaraina' from Telugu movie 'Haindava' starring Bellamkonda Sai Sreenivas and Samyuktha. 'Evaraina' is sung by Kapil Kapilan and Swetha Mohan and music of the song is composed by Sam C.S. Lyrics of 'Haindava' song 'Evaraina' are written by Kittu Vissapragada. The movie is written and directed by Ludheer Byreddy and produced by Mahesh Chandu under Moonshine Pictures. 'Haindava' also stars J D Chakravarthy, Saurabh Sachdeva, Mahesh Manjrekar, Sivaji Raja and Getup Srinu in pivotal roles. To know more about 'Evaraina' song from Bellamkonda Sai Sreenivas and Samyuktha starrer 'Haindava' watch the video.
Watch the song 'Niraive' from Tamil movie 'Hello Kadhal' starring Arya, Nikhila Vimal and Vaishnavi Chaitanya. 'Niraive' is sung by Ajai S Kashyap and Ramya Bhat Abhyankkar and music of the song is composed by G V Prakash Kumar. Lyrics of 'Hello Kadhal' song 'Niraive' are written by Vivek. The movie is directed by Nikhil Muraly and produced by The Show People and Silver Grain Pictures. To know more about 'Niraive' song from Arya, Nikhila Vimal and Vaishnavi Chaitanya starrer 'Hello Kadhal' watch the video.
Sonamarg Turns Into A Winter Wonderland After Seasons First Snowfall
Winter has arrived in Sonamarg! The picturesque destination received its seasons first snowfall last night, transforming the stunning landscape into a breathtaking winter wonderland covered in a fresh blanket of snow.
Sathyavan Savithiri - Official Telugu Trailer
Watch the Official Trailer from Telugu movie 'Sathyavan Savithiri' starring Keerthy Suresh, Mysskin, Charukesh, Bala Saravanan and Shilpa Manjunath. 'Sathyavan Savithiri' movie is directed by Praveen S Vijaay and produced by Vedikkaranpatti S Sakthivel. To know more about 'Sathyavan Savithiri' trailer watch the video. Check out the latest Telugu trailers, new movie trailers, trending Telugu movie trailers, and more at ETimes - Times of India Entertainment.
Rahul Gandhi Alleges Phone Tapping, Challenges PM Modi To Debate
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi accused PM Narendra Modi of tapping his phone, claiming it holds evidence supporting his allegations. He renewed his challenge to a one-on-one debate, alleging it would expose foreign influence and anti-national activities.
