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All schools in Puducherry were declared shut on Wednesday following a heavy rainfall warning triggered by Cyclone Ditwah, as the IMD issued red alerts for several adjoining Tamil Nadu districts

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that President Trump has brokered several peace deals, including the very dangerous ones like India and Pakistan, and deserves tremendous credit for reshaping America`s foreign policy

Researchers examined 183 fossilised anaconda backbones collected in Falcn State, Venezuela. All these fossils belong to at least 32 distinct snakes

If Donald Trump chooses a fight, we`re not going to back down, Solomon said.

The area around India Gate and Kartavya Path was blanketed in a dense layer of toxic smog, with AQI in the area recorded at 356 in the `very poor` category

The State Election Commission, Delhi, has made all arrangements for vote counting. Ten counting centres have been set up at Kanjhawala, Pitampura, Bharat Nagar, Civil Lines, Rouse Avenue, Dwarka, Najafgarh, Gole Market, Pushp Vihar and Mandawali

Putin`s remarks come ahead of his visit to India from December 4-5 for the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi

The Lok Sabha Secretary General will report a message from the Rajya Sabha regarding the Manipur Goods and Services Tax (Second Amendment) Bill, 2025, which was passed in the Lower House on the first day of the Winter Session

On Monday, an NCB team intercepted an indigenous motorboat on the Barak River near Silchar

A survivor of the fire welcomed the creation of the independent committee

He then hurled two incendiary devices at the guards, the department said

India, China, the US, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan have also extended their medical assistance, he added

Days of heavy monsoon rains inundated vast areas, leaving thousands stranded and many clinging to rooftops waiting for help

Visit coincides with President Zelenskyys European visit to shore support

The threat was received via an email with the name `Mohit Kumar`. An FIR under Section 173 Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) has been filed in the case

Peskov called for a new system of global trade where the payment system (Dollar-denominated trade) is not used as a political tool

The Navy chief, without elaborating, said Operation Sindoor remains in progress

Nadda noted the importance of further penetration of TB screening services and awareness generation at the ground level for the success of the TB elimination efforts and encouraged the MPs to support these efforts in order to make it a Jan Andolan

Director Dibakar Banerjees film, traversing three generations of an Indian family between 1989 and 2042, wouldve killed it among audiences; it got killed on arrival instead

A passenger added that toilets had no water, the ceiling leaked, and complaints went unheeded. Dinner arrived hours later

The two Jatayu have brought great hope for vulture conservation in India after they completed 15 months of settling in the forests of Madhya Pradesh

A police official from Bhor police station said that a case has been registered under relevant sections of the Representation of the People Act and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS)

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh congratulated the DRDO, the Indian Air Force, the Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for the successful trial

The Centre has confirmed that Census 2027 will be held in two phasesHouse Listing in 2026 and Population Enumeration in 2027. The upcoming census will feature caste enumeration for the first time in 70 years and will use digital tools for data collection

On the second day of the Winter Session, Rahul Gandhi, Sonia Gandhi and other Opposition leaders protested against SIR, demanding a debate on electoral reforms. Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi accused the government of undermining voting rights and democracy

Vice-Admiral Krishna Swaminathan addressed the media ahead of Navy Day 2025, outlining the Western Naval Commands readiness and mission-based deployments. He highlighted the navys role in regional security, humanitarian missions, Operation Sindoor, and its vision of being a `Combat Ready, Cohesive, Atmanirbhar Force`

The Shiv Sena (UBT) MP slammed the Centre on Day 2 of Parliament`s Winter Session, alleging that it avoided key debates on BLO stress deaths and the SIR process. She also criticised the Union Government`s clarification on the Sanchar Saathi app directive

The clash involved supporters of local NCP MLA Vijaysinh Pandit and BJP leader and former MLA Laxman Pawar at a booth in ward number 10. Although BJP and Ajit Pawar-led NCP are allies at the state level, they are contesting against each other in Gevrai

His clarification came amid rising privacy concerns over a November 28 government order asking manufacturers to pre-install the Sanchar Saathi app on all new smartphones and ensure that its functionalities are not disabled or restricted

It records the account of a violent clash between `Savaru` and `Vithoba Khandagale (Jadhav)` near Dudhal Lake, close to the Chandpir Dargah in today`s Khadgaon village, on the outskirts of Latur city

Several Konkan Railway employees across different departments demonstrated remarkable alertness by detecting potential risks, preventing unsafe situations, and responding quickly to emergencies, officials said

The Manipur Goods and Services Tax (Second Amendment) Bill, 2025, which seeks to give effect to decisions taken at the 56th meeting of the GST Council, was laid on the table of the House by Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary

According to the officials, a complaint was received on Monday evening alleging that cash was being distributed from an SUV parked along a bypass road

A 25-year-old IAS officers daughter died by suicide at her parental home in Tadepalli months after alleging dowry harassment against her husband

Malaysia Airlines has increased its ThiruvananthapuramKuala Lumpur flights to daily services, raising the total weekly flights on the route to 11

A 25-year-old man died in Delhis Sultanpuri after losing control of his motorcycle while performing stunts and crashing into a divider and an e-rickshaw, police said

The Supreme Court on Tuesday stayed trial proceedings against former Karnataka CM BS Yediyurappa in a POCSO case while issuing notice on his plea challenging the Karnataka High Courts refusal to quash the case

After a second breakfast meeting with DK Shivakumar, Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah said both leaders remain united and will follow the Congress high commands decision on the chief ministership

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju said the government has invited Opposition leaders for talks to resolve the standoff over the Special Intensive Revision of voter rolls

The Income Tax Department conducted raids at several locations linked to the Ramee Group of Hotels, including the Ramee Grand Hotel in Pune. The action, reportedly tied to suspected financial irregularities, saw police deployment at key sites

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday said digitalisation and emerging financial products demand stronger global cooperation and timely tax information exchange to maintain fairness and public trust in tax systems

The rupee dropped 32 paise to a historic low of 89.85 against the US dollar on Tuesday, pressured by strong dollar demand, foreign fund outflows and elevated crude prices

On Monday, the first day of the Winter Session, the Lok Sabha witnessed multiple adjournments until noon, 2 pm, and later in the day, as opposition MPs demanded a discussion on the SIR being conducted in 12 States and Union Territories

A Delhi-bound bus caught fire after colliding with a truck and hitting an electric pole in Uttar Pradeshs Balrampur early Tuesday, killing three passengers and injuring several others, including Nepalese nationals

In a bid to signal unity, Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah visited Deputy CM D K Shivakumars residence for breakfast on Tuesday, following growing speculation over a leadership tussle within the Congress

As of 6 am, the citys Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 331, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), signalling a renewed rise in pollution levels across the national capital

Addressing reporters at Vidhana Soudha, Shivakumar on Monday said there were limits to political harassment, asserting that the National Herald was a party asset and not the personal property of any Congress leader.

The official said that the incident occurred near Shavji Chowk on Monday evening, when the bus, heading towards the Wakad bridge, suddenly mounted the sidewalk and hit six pedestrians

Trump had been under growing pressure to disclose his medical test results after several Democrats, including Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, questioned his mental sharpness and overall health

Working in close coordination with Delhi Police, Jammu and Kashmir Police, Haryana Police, Uttar Pradesh Police and various sister agencies, the NIA is continuing its investigation across states