Samsung plans $310 billion investment to power AI expansion

Samsung unveiled on Sunday a plan to invest $310 billion over the next five years mostly in technology powering artificial intelligence

Chile's presidential race headed to tense runoff between communist, hard-right candidates

Jeannette Jara, 51, the communist former Labour Minister and candidate of Chile's centre-left governing coalition, claimed more than 26% of valid

Bangladesh's special tribunal to deliver verdict today in case against ex-PM Sheikh Hasina

Closing arguments concluded on October 23, with Chief Prosecutor Mohammad Tajul Islam and Attorney General Mohammad Asaduzzaman presenting the pr

Maize farmers fail to recover cost as prices plummet amid ethanol rush

NEW DELHI: CONTRARY to the governments claim of transforming farmers from food providers to energy providers, Indias ethanol production, particul

BHU researchers revive timeless rice variety Adam Chini with innovation

NEW DELHI: Farmers in the eastern districts of Uttar Pradesh are seeing their dreams take flight with the revival of the aromatic black rice vari

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JDU, BJP working on caste arithmetic in new cabinet

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Interstellar comet 31/ATLAS moving away from the Sun: When and where to watch livestream? Check date, time and other details

Viewers can witness interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS through a YouTube livestream tonight. NASA will soon release high-resolution images of the comet.

Good news for Uttar Pradesh residents: CM Yogi government to Build six-lane highway with Rs 3,000 crore investment; 20 new underpasses planned, details here

The Union Ministry of Road and Shipping has given its go-ahead to the expansion of the national highway from four lanes to six lanes. Read here t

RJD to hold reflection meet of winners & losers today

PATNA: Amid political churn, the RJD has convened a meeting with its newly elected MLAs, party candidates and other senior leaders on Monday to a

Trump claims Bill Clinton among Democrat operatives tied to Epstein, asks GOP to release the files

Trump peddled the involvement of Clinton by name as he sought to shift attention toward Democrats. The Department of Justice has already turned o

Nick Jonas reacts to Priyanka Chopra's comeback film Varanasi, predicts SS Rajamouli, Mahesh Babu's film 'is sure to be...'

Priyanka Chopra got a special shout-out from her husband Nick Jonas. The musical star penned a special note after the film's first look was revea

ECI lifts Model Code of Conduct in 7 states, 1 UT including Bihar

The Election Commission of India has lifted the Model Code of Conduct following the conclusion of the Bihar Assembly elections and bypolls across

What is the best time to poop? Understand your body's natural rhythm for healthy digestion

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How wealthy is Binance founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ)? Lawyer calls Trump deal rumors impossible

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India to showcase defence prowess at Dubai Air Show 2025 from November 17

The Indian Air Force contingent, comprising the Suryakiran Aerobatic Team and Tejas fighters, landed at Al Maktoum Airbase for the Dubai Air Show

Ahmedabad Diary | Rude jolt for BJP in municipal elections

The BJP has suffered a jolt in Dahods Devgadh Baria Municipality, where independents, Congress members and BJPs own suspended councillors united

Sheikh Hasina's son issues BIG warning ahead of Bangladesh verdict, says India is giving her...

Hasina's son Wazed said they would not appeal unless a democratically elected government took office with the Awami League's participation.

Bihar | Lesser youth, more women in new House

NEW DELHI: The astronomical victory of the NDA by securing 202 of the 243 seats in the recent Bihar Assembly polls forms the focus of the report

Trump plans to meet with Mamdani, says 'he will work something out' with New York City's Mayor-elect

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt clarified no date had been set for such a meeting

Josh Naylor, first baseman, reportedly inks 5-year deal with Seattle Mariners

First baseman Josh Naylor is reportedly finalizing a five-year contract with the Seattle Mariners, marking a significant offseason move. Naylor,

Trump plans to meet with New York Citys mayor-elect Mamdani

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Nitish Kumar to take oath as Bihar CM for record 10th time on Nov 20, LJP (RV) likely to get three berths

Nitish Kumar will take oath as Bihar Chief Minister for the 10th time on November 20. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other NDA leaders will att

'I have also been through this': Chirag Paswan reacts to Rohini's exit from Lalu Yadav family; hopes tensions settle soon

RJD leader Rohini Acharya announced her exit from politics, citing family humiliation and abuse, including an alleged threat of physical violence

SIR Phase II: Over 97 pc enumeration forms distributed, says ECI

New Delhi: The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Sunday released its 3:00 PM Daily Bulletin for November 16, announcing near-complete progres

Chennai weather: IMD issues orange alert as heavy rains strike Tamil Nadu Will schools remain shut today?

The system, which is expected to move west-northwestwards in the next 24 hours, has already triggered thunderstorms in parts of the capital and i

Large cache of arms, explosives found in cave in Odisha forest

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Was US Involved In Sheikh Hasina's Ouster From Bangladesh? What She Told NDTV

Bangladesh's interim chief, Muhammad Yunus, was once admired in American political circles, but the dismantling of the country's democratic infra

Trump to Meet Mamdani, Plans to Work Something Out

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'Just dont leak information': Trump says he instructed Rubio to involve Congress in drug crackdown

Bihar elections: With NDA sweep, number of M-Y MLAs in Bihar hits a low

Colour and song return to climate talks in Brazil

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Meet Ira Bindra, only Indian on world's top CHRO list, currently leading THIS department in Mukesh Ambani's Reliance

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S&P, Nasdaq, and Dow futures start mildly ahead of the week, Wall Street eyes Nvidia earnings and post-shutdown economic data

US stock futures show a mixed outlook. Investors are cautious ahead of Nvidia's earnings report and the US Federal Reserve's meeting minutes. Key

'Blue book' is prepared: More bullet train projects may be rolled out, hints PM Modi

Congress calls meeting on SIR after electoral rout in Bihar

NEW DELHI: Weeks after the Election Commission launched the second phase of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in 12 states

Redefining emotional wellness with AI; ABC programme for street dogs

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Red Fort blast: Madam Surgeon emerges as central figure; officials uncover payback debt plot to avenge Babri demolition

These papers, now critical to the case file, outline what the module allegedly termed the D-6 Mission: a matrix of target lists, recruitment scri

FAA lifts order slashing flights, allowing commercial airlines to resume their regular schedules

Airlines can resume their regular flight schedules beginning on Monday at 6 a.m. EST, the agency said

Rudra may change how Army operates: Upgrade likely from Cold Start to Cold Strike doctrine

Trump reveals timeline for $2,000 tariff dividend checks Heres when US citizens could get the amount

President Trump announced that $2,000 tariff dividend checks for American citizens are planned for 2026, not for the upcoming Christmas season. T

Three more daughters move out of Lalus family

PATNA: The turbulence within the Rashtriya Janata Dals (RJD) first family deepened on Sunday, a day after Lalu Prasads daughter Rohini Acharya an

Dhaka on Alert Ahead of Verdict Against Hasina

Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) asked its personnel to shoot violent protesters on sight as tensions spiralled

Will Probably Sentence Her To Death: Sheikh Hasina's Son Ahead Of Verdict

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Pratt & Whitney in talks over Airbus engine needs beyond 2025

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NDA firms up formula for Bihar government formation

PATNA: BIHAR Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Sunday held a series of meetings with National Democratic Alliance (NDA) leaders at his official resi

Mahima Chaudhry admits she had 'no symptoms' of breast cancer, reveals how it can be detected: 'Cancer is something that you can't recognise'

Mahima Chaudhry opened up about surviving breast cancer and admitted that she had 'no clue' about the symptoms of the illness. The actress reveal

Northern lights forecast for Sunday: Where, when, and how to see aurora in the US

A spectacular Northern Lights show is forecast for Sunday across northern US states. A solar event is expected to make the aurora visible further

Nobody cares about her: Trump swipes at Marjorie Taylor Greene amid feud

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Who is Shedeur Sanders? Browns rookie makes NFL debut after Dillon Gabriel concussion vs Ravens

Cleveland Browns rookie Shedeur Sanders debuted in Sunday's loss after starter Dillon Gabriel exited with a concussion. Fans had chanted for Sand

Bangladesh: Dhaka under tight security ahead of tribunal verdict against ex-PM Hasina

Heightened security is in place across Bangladesh as a special tribunal prepares to deliver a verdict against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina

Towards a one-party system

It would seem that such a scenario is being realised with the instruments of fear, the States financial resources, and the Election Commission of

Morning Digest: NIA says Delhi blast was a car-borne suicide attack; Bangladesh tense ahead of ICT verdict on Hasina, and more

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Why does BMC need everything pointed out to it?

However, it is only a matter of time before a speeding vehicle will be unable to stop in time and run over a fallen person

From safe space to scale-up, coto is redefining emotional wellness with AI

Emotional wellness in India has long been underserved, but one startup is striving to change that. Launched by Tarun Katial, former CEO of Zee5,

Go out and play but, where?

Our sutradhaars, Sir PM and Lady Flora discuss that with the phasing out of open spaces across the city due countless urban planning oversights,

Rohini Acharya vs Tejashwi Yadav: The Crisis Of Dynastic Politics In Bihar

In the waning light of a summer that once promised prosperity, Lalu Prasad Yadav finds himself in a twilight of his own making, echoing with the

Australia PM Albanese rules out co-hosting COP31 with Turkiye

We won't be co-hosting, because co-hosting isn't provided for under the rules of the UNFCCC, Mr. Albanese said

South Africa Beat India by 30 Runs in Kolkata Test

The second Test will be played in Guwahati from November 22-26

Motor cover: Human angle of a different kind

After an accident, dont offer money or compensation directly to the victim; It may seem humane in the moment, but legally, it could be taken as a

South Africa spin India out on rank-turner at Eden Gardens

Harmers Eight-For Floors India as visitors Seal Historic Test Win Kolkata, Nov 16: Indian batters frailties against high quality spin in challeng

The spill of excellence is gone: Backlash erupts as India lose to SA

New Delhi, Nov 16: Indias unexpected 30-run loss to South Africa in the first Test at Eden Gardens has sparked a wave of frustration and criticis

How tax break is reshaping health insurance choices

Post GST waiver, the demand for high-value health insurance plans has jumped sharply; rather than merely pocketing the savings, many are using it

We should have been able to soak in pressure and chase 124: Pant

Kolkata, Nov 16: Ruing Indias inability to chase down 124 against South Africa in the first Test, vice-captain Rishabh Pant on Sunday said the ba

Festive demand 2025 stays strong post-Diwali as weddings surge, tax cuts lift spending and winter boosts sales

Post-Diwali sales are showing a significant uptick, defying traditional trends with a 10-20% year-on-year increase. This robust demand is fueled

Indian states changing rules of biz game, initiate slew of reforms encouraging startups, manufacturing

India is implementing a wave of nuts-and-bolts reforms at the state level to simplify business operations and manufacturing. These changes includ

Pitch was not unplayable, says India coach Gambhir

Kolkata, Nov 16: India head coach Gautam Gambhir on Sunday mounted a strong defence of the tough Eden Gardens pitch, saying it was precisely the

Conrad lauds SA spinners

Kolkata, Nov 16: South Africa coach Shukri Conrad was overwhelmed to see his spinners rule the roost in the first Test against India at the Eden

India needed more runs in first innings: Kumble

Kolkata, Nov 16: Following their 30-run defeat to South Africa inside three days at the Eden Gardens, former India captain Anil Kumble felt the h

Pujara urges batters to adapt to tough pitches

Kolkata, Nov 16: Former India batter Cheteshwar Pujara said the batting unit needs to find ways to adapt better and score runs on difficult pitch

India brace for fierce and competitive game in Bdesh

Asian Cup Qualifiers Dhaka, Nov 16: The Indian senior mens team arrived in Dhaka on Saturday evening, three days before their AFC Asian Cup 2027

Dan McGrath, Emmy-winning writer behind The Simpsons and Saturday Night Live, dies at 61

Television writer Dan McGrath has passed away. He was 61. McGrath was celebrated for his work on 'The Simpsons' and 'Saturday Night Live.' He wro

Bitcoin price crashes to $93,000-mark from October's peak of $125,000

Japan's proposed regulations will apply to 105 types of cryptocurrencies available in Japan such as bitcoin and Ethereum.

Meghalaya in control on Day 1 against Manipur

Ranji Trophy By Our Reporter Shillong, Nov 16: Meghalayas two guest professionals, Rahul Dalal and Ajay Duhan, both made centuries on the first d

Haaland's Norway thump sorry Italy to reach first World Cup since 1998

Haaland scored the decisive brace in the space of seconds at a soaking San Siro for Norway, who completed Group I with a perfect 24 points from t

Skywalk at Kilambakkam to be completed by January-end

CMDA is planning to create small kiosks, restrooms, ticket counters, and facilities for mobility of senior citizens and persons with disabilities

TNPCB finalising Terms of Reference for Ennore Creek restoration

Meanwhile, a G.O. issued by the Department of Environment, Climate Change and Forests in May 2025 said that Ennore Creeks restoration would be do

U.S. aircraft carrier arrives in the Caribbean in major buildup near Venezuela

The most advanced U.S. aircraft carrier has arrived in the Caribbean Sea in a display of American military power

PMK to hold protests across Tamil Nadu on December 12: Ramadoss

Pondicherry University Vice-Chancellor calls on Lt. Governor

Buildathon showcases Tamil Nadus GenAI talent

Forest Department seizes 390 kg of red sanders near Arakkonam

Puducherry administration issues rain advisory following orange alert

Sat asks party men to further intensify outreach, Koul reviews programmes

Excelsior Correspondent UDHAMPUR, Nov 16: BJP UT president and Member Parliament (Rajya Sabha), Sat Sharma today urged the party men to further i

Public demand more centres for issuing emission certificates

TVK protests in Puducherry against SIR of electoral roll

Why Vaishno Devi, Sabarimala, Sharda matter more than ever?

Faith in The Dock Ranbir Singh Pathania mlaudhampureast@gmail.com Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board in J & K finds itself today on a hot platte

FADA seeks regulation of used car business in J&K

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 16: In the aftermath of Delhi explosion, the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) Jammu has on

Mian Altaf meets DG BRO, discusses road infra projects

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Nov 16 : In what could be a major relief for the people of Jammu and Kashmir, the maintenance and upgradation w