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10 killed as 5.7 magnitude earthquake jolts Bangladesh

The Met office said the epicentre of the quake that struck at 10:38 am (local time) was located some 10 kilometres beneath the surface in Narsingdi, which is around 13 kilometres east of the seismic centre in Dhaka`s Agargaon area

22 Nov 2025 9:26 am
PM Modi interacts with Indian-origin tech leaders, diaspora in Johannesburg

Also asked them to boost the popularity of Indian culture among the people of South Africa, including practices such as Yoga, Ayurveda, he added

22 Nov 2025 9:24 am
Indian diaspora in Johannesburg gives cultural welcome to PM Modi

A member of the Indian diaspora who performed to welcome PM Modi expressed happiness over the occasion and considered it as a lifetime moment

22 Nov 2025 9:22 am
Donald Trump holds productive discussion with NYC mayor-elect Mamdani

Trump also extended a gesture of goodwill toward Mamdani, suggesting he may even defy expectations across the political spectrum

22 Nov 2025 9:20 am
Donald Trump seeks Volodymyr Zelenskyy`s approval on Russia-Ukraine peace plan

His remarks come amid heightened discussions over a new US-drafted peace plan that is currently being considered by Kyiv. The proposal, according to CNN, is still under development and is expected to undergo significant revisions as negotiations continue

22 Nov 2025 9:11 am
Jammu and Kashmir: Cops carry out inspections at hospitals

In line with the ongoing efforts to strengthen security and maintain a safe and accountable environment within healthcare institutions, police in Ganderbal carried out a surprise checking of lockers belonging to doctors and staff members at various hospitals across the central Kashmir district

22 Nov 2025 9:05 am
SIR for purification of voters list: Amit Shah in Gujarat

Shah said some political parties are opposing the ongoing special intensive revision (SIR) as they want to make sure that names of infiltrators remain on the electoral rolls

22 Nov 2025 9:03 am
Sanae Takaichi takes charge as Japans first female PM

Takaichi, 64, is also the first woman to lead the Liberal Democratic Party that has dominated Japans postwar politics almost without interruption

22 Nov 2025 9:00 am
Toronto officially proclaims October 20 as Diwali Day for 2025

It also shared the proclamation by Mayor Olivia Chow of Toronto, who said, On Diwali day, we recognise and celebrate the historic and ongoing contributions of the South Asian community that form an important part of the City of Torontos motto: Diversity our Strength

22 Nov 2025 8:57 am
New eye implant helps blind patients read letters, numbers and words

The glasses camera captures visual scenes and projects them on the chip as a beam. AI converts these to electrical signals that travel through the optic nerve to the brain, creating visual perception

22 Nov 2025 8:43 am
Kohler launches AI-powered toilet camera to monitor users health

These insights are processed using AI algorithms and presented in the companion app, which compiles health scores and daily summaries

22 Nov 2025 8:41 am
US Vice President JD Vance on Israel visit to shore up fragile Gaza ceasefire

Also on Tuesday, Israel said it has identified the body of a hostage that was released by Palestinian militants overnight, while the chief Hamas negotiator said the group remains determined to implement the ceasefire agreement to end the two-year war

22 Nov 2025 8:38 am
European Union leaders back Donald Trumps Ukraine ceasefire stance

European Union leaders said that they strongly support President Trumps position that the fighting should stop immediately, and that the current line of contact should be the starting point of negotiations

22 Nov 2025 8:36 am
There are no friends in politics

Eknath Shinde is learning the hard way that karma exists. It is looking increasingly possible that Operation Lotus, which catapulted him to national fame, could well be used to bring him down today

22 Nov 2025 6:41 am
Keep citizens in mind when revamping Shivaji Park

According to information from the G North ward, the works include removing existing mosaic chips, repairing existing tree basins as well as sculptures and murals, and benches

22 Nov 2025 6:38 am
Missing 14-year-old boy rescued by alert staff on Matsyagandha Express

According to Konkan Railway, the incident came to light when the head ticket examiner noticed the boy travelling without a ticket in the general coach while conducting routine checks

21 Nov 2025 9:51 pm
Tejas crash: Loss of brave, courageous pilot in Dubai Air Show, says Rajnath

In a post on X, Rajnath Singh offered his heartfelt condolences to the family of the deceased and said the nation stands firmly with them in this tragic hour

21 Nov 2025 9:39 pm
Red Fort attack: HC rejects accuseds plea to meet lawyer at NIA headquarters

Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma noted that the accused has failed to show any order passed by the trial court rejecting his prayer to meet his lawyer at the National Investigation Agency (NIA) headquarters in the national capital

21 Nov 2025 7:41 pm
Tejas crash: Rahul Gandhi expresses grief, condoles IAF pilots death

Rahul Gandhi wrote on X, Deeply saddened by the loss of our brave IAF pilot in the Tejas crash at the Dubai Air Show. My heartfelt condolences to his family

21 Nov 2025 7:34 pm
PM Modi arrives in South Africa to attend G20 Leaders` Summit

PM Modi will attend the summit from November 21 to 23, marking a significant milestone as it is the first G20 meeting to be held on the African continent. The Prime Minister is expected to discuss key issues concerning India and the Global South during his visit

21 Nov 2025 7:20 pm
Maharashtra`s Nanded court gives life sentence to man for raping a minor

A court in Nanded sentenced a man to life for raping a four-year-old. Principal District and Sessions Court Judge Sunil Vedpatak, while stating the order, also imposed a fine of Rs 50,500 on the convict, Madhav Ramesh Janole

21 Nov 2025 6:19 pm
Tejas crash: IAF orders court of inquiry, says pilot sustained fatal injuries

In an official statement, the IAF said that the pilot in the Tejas jet crash in Dubai sustained fatal injuries in the incident. A court of inquiry has been ordered to investigate the cause of the accident

21 Nov 2025 5:31 pm
Gautam Adani calls for India`s civilisational strength to guide its future

At the Global Indology Conclave, Gautam Adani cautioned that AI poses a new kind of cultural threat and urged India to rely on its civilisational wisdom to navigate the future

21 Nov 2025 5:24 pm
Tejas air crash: Fighter plane crashes at Dubai Air Show, pilot dies

Tejas air crash: Indian HAL aircraft crashed during a demo flight at the Dubai Air Show on Friday, sending black smoke blowing over the venue

21 Nov 2025 5:03 pm
Delhi govt asks schools, colleges to postpone physical sports events due to AQI

The Delhi government has directed all educational institutions and sports bodies to postpone physical sports events scheduled for November and December as air quality remains in the very poor category

21 Nov 2025 5:02 pm
Maharashtra: Pavana river covered in toxic foam; Environmentalists raise concern

Thick foam reappeared on the Pavana River near Thergaon, signalling ongoing industrial pollution despite repeated warnings and directives. Mid-day had already highlighted the issue several times in the past as well

21 Nov 2025 4:23 pm
Bangladesh hit by strong 5.7 quaker; four killed

A 5.7-magnitude earthquake struck Dhaka and nearby areas on Friday, killing four people, injuring dozens, and causing building damage and fires across the region

21 Nov 2025 3:12 pm
Retired army colonel duped of Rs 56 lakh by fraudsters posing as Mumbai police

According to the FIR, the victim received a call on October 27 from a man identifying himself as Mumbai police Inspector Sanjay Pishe, who claimed that a SIM card issued in the complainant`s name had been used to abuse the public

21 Nov 2025 1:39 pm
Reliance halts Russian oil intake at export refinery in line with EU sanctions

Reliance Industries has stopped using Russian crude at its export-only Jamnagar refinery to comply with upcoming EU sanctions that ban fuels made from Russian oil

21 Nov 2025 12:48 pm
IndiGo board approves Rs 7,294 crore towards purchase of aviation assets

IndiGo has approved a Rs 7,294 crore capital infusion into its IFSC subsidiary to fund the purchase and ownership of aviation assets, marking a major shift in its fleet strategy

21 Nov 2025 12:47 pm
Ayodhya on high alert for historic Nov 25 Dhwajarohan as PM Modi lead ceremony

Ayodhya and the India-Nepal border have been placed on high alert as PM Modi prepares to hoist a sacred flag atop the Ram Temple on November 25, with intensified security following recent blasts in Delhi

21 Nov 2025 12:25 pm
Pune land deal case: Police grill accused Shital Tejwani for over 5 hours

Tejwani was questioned on Thursday for more than five hours by the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) officials in the Pune land deal case registered at the Khadak police station, an official said

21 Nov 2025 11:41 am
Delhi air quality in very poor category, AQI touches 370

A total of 23 monitoring stations in Delhi recorded `very poor` air quality while 13 recorded `severe` pollution levels, the CPCB`s Sameer app showed

21 Nov 2025 11:25 am
Will present India`s perspective at G20 summit in line with our vision: PM Modi

On the margins of the summit, the prime minister is expected to hold bilateral meetings with some of the leaders present in Johannesburg. He will also attend the sixth IBSA Summit there

21 Nov 2025 10:57 am
DRDO and Frances DGA sign pact to develop innovative defence technologies

Secretary Department of Defence R&D and Chairman DRDO, Samir V Kamat and National Armaments Director, DGA, France, Lt Gen Gael Diaz de Tuesta, inked the agreement at the DRDO Bhawan here to deepen collaboration in defence research and development

21 Nov 2025 10:34 am
Will work with Trump on any agenda that benefits New Yorkers: Zohran Mamdani

Mamdani will meet Trump in the White House on Friday, the first meeting between the two and also since his victory in the New York City Mayoral election on November 4

21 Nov 2025 10:15 am
Donald Trump`s plan to end Ukraine war would cede territory to Russia

The proposal, originated from negotiations between Washington and Moscow, appeared decidedly favourable to Russia, which started the war nearly four years ago by invading its neighbour

21 Nov 2025 10:01 am
Donald Trump expands tariff relief on coffee, fruit, beef from Brazil

However, Brazil said that didn`t affect levies that Trump had enacted in July to punish the country for prosecuting his political ally, former President Jair Bolsonaro

21 Nov 2025 9:06 am
Brazil: Fire at COP30 venue injures 21, forces evacuation of thousands

The fire broke out at around 2 pm on Thursday at the `Blue Zone`, where all meetings, negotiations, country pavilions, media centre and offices of all high-profile dignitaries are housed, including the main plenary hall

21 Nov 2025 8:55 am
Engineers develop AI that can use CAD software like a human designer

The team created a new dataset called VideoCAD

21 Nov 2025 8:44 am
Philippines: Former mayor convicted of human trafficking

Guo denied all allegations against her and says she is a Filipino citizen

21 Nov 2025 8:40 am
New AR device lets users type on everyday objects using virtual keyboards

PropType uses a handheld object as the base for a keyboard, giving users tactile feedback.

21 Nov 2025 8:37 am
Semeru eruption forces rescue of over 170 climbers in Indonesia

About 178 people, including climbers, porters, guides, tourism officials and tourists, started their way up the 3676-metre (12,060-foot) mountain in the Lumajang district of East Java province on Wednesday and became stranded at the Ranu Kumbolo camping area

21 Nov 2025 8:33 am
Youre so lucky Im with you: Donald Trump takes dig at Elon Musk

Tesla CEO gets back with thank you for all youve done for America, world, signalling possible ease in tensions

21 Nov 2025 8:30 am
J&K cops raid Kashmir Times office, recover AK rifles

Officials said that SIA sleuths conducted a thorough search of the newspapers premises and computers after a case was registered against the publication and its promoters

21 Nov 2025 8:25 am
Practising in imperfect conditions

Sustaining a writers vocation is deeply linked to an individuals commitment to words, not when they are succeeding, but when they are floundering, even failing

21 Nov 2025 6:55 am
Irresponsible citizens contribute majorly to citys chaos

According to the traffic police, thousands of vehicles ply this stretch daily. There are delays in traversing this distance because of pedestrians dashing across the road, crossing over at several junctures

21 Nov 2025 6:53 am
Satellite-tagged falcons reach Africa in epic migration from Manipur

IAS officer Supriya Sahu described the journey as a display of raw beauty of migration, precision, instinct, wind, stamina, and courage, praising the incredible feat of these migratory birds

20 Nov 2025 9:46 pm
PM Modi to highlight key issues affecting Global South at G20 leaders summit

India looks forward to a productive G20 Summit in Johannesburg ahead of PM Modi`s visit to South Africa from Nov 2123. MEA says the summit will help in maintaining the continuity of Indias 2023 G20 priorities, with discussions on growth, climate, energy transition, debt, and global cooperation

20 Nov 2025 9:22 pm
Presidential reference: SC rejects objections of Oppn-ruled states

In its unanimous verdict, a five-judge bench headed by Chief Justice B R Gavai said the unique nature of the advisory jurisdiction of court lies in its institutional character

20 Nov 2025 8:55 pm