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US Envoy to Meet Russia's Putin for Talks on Ending Ukraine War

I think the administration feels very optimistic, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters on Monday.

India vs South Africa: Long May Virat Kohli Continue to Enjoy His Cricket

India vs South Africa: The king of comebacks, that is Virat Kohli, is not done with cricket just yet. Thankfully.

SIR in Bengal: No single deceased or duplicate voter in 2,208 booths, says ECI

Kolkata: The Election Commission of India (ECI), till Monday evening, has identified 2,208 polling booths in West Bengal which do not have a sing

Hong Kong Arrests More Suspects in Fire Probe as Death Toll Hits 151

Police continued to sweep the seven burnt-out towers engulfed in Wednesdays disaster at the Wang Fuk Court estate, finding bodies of residents in

LIC investments in Adani Group as per SOPs, says FM Nirmala Sitharaman

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman clarified that the Finance Ministry does not direct LIC's investment choices. She stated that LIC's investmen

NCRTC invites bids for licensing of commercial spaces across Delhi-Meerut Namo Bharat corridor

NCRTC has invited bids for commercial space licensing across stations on the Delhi-Meerut Namo Bharat corridor. This initiative offers local busi

Heated Rivalry Episode 3 release date, time, schedule, cast and how to watch: When will new episode drop? Here's global release timings, episode count, cast and characters

Heated Rivalry Episode 3 release date, time, schedule, cast and how to watch information is now confirmed. The romantic hockey drama continues it

Top seers expelled from Juna Akhara amid rift

HARIDWAR: A major rift has surfaced within Uttarakhands spiritual leadership with the expulsion of two senior MahamandaleshwarsSwami Prabodhanand

UN chief proposes slashing 2026 budget by $577 million, cutting 18% of jobs

The UN faces a significant cash crisis, prompting Secretary-General Guterres to propose a $577 million budget cut and over 18% job reductions. Th

Breaking News Live Updates: Drunk bus driver mounts footpath in Pimpri, kills 2, injures 4

Darwin Theory Row: Government Says Evolution Still Part Of School Science Curriculum

The Minister's remarks come amid sustained criticism from scientists, educators and civil society groups, who fear that dropping evolution from t

Former Bdesh PM Zia reported to be in a critical condition; PM Modi offers assistance

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed concern over the critical health of former Bangladesh PM Khaleda Zia, offering India's full support for he

Warner Bros Discovery gets mostly cash offer from Netflix: Report

Warner Bros Discovery is close to wrapping up its auction for valuable assets, with Netflix stepping up with a tempting cash bid. Competing in th

AT&T settlement: What's the deadline to file a claim - Know the eligibility and process to file compensation

AT&T faces a $177 million settlement over two data breaches, with claims now due by December 18. Millions are allocated for affected individuals

Morning Brief Podcast: Will Meesho Redefine Indias Digital Retail Game?

White House says admiral ordered follow-on strike on alleged drug boat, insists attack was lawful

The U.S. administration says the strikes are aimed at drug cartels, some of which it claims are controlled by Venezuelan President Nicols Maduro

Yamuna still dirty despite crores spent: Centre tells House

NEW DELHI: The Jal Shakti ministry on Monday said untreated sewage, missing effluent treatment facilities, project delays and a major shortfall i

Ellie Goulding-Beau Minniear enters a new chapter in their relationship as the singer reveals her pregnancy, expecting baby no. 2, her first with boyfriend Minniear; all you need to know

Singer Ellie Goulding is expecting her second child with boyfriend Beau Minniear, announcing her pregnancy at the 2025 Fashion Awards. Goulding,

US holiday shoppers shake off economic blues for online spending spree

U.S. consumers spent $23.6 billion online during the three-day Thanksgiving weekend, exceeding expectations and kicking off the holiday season. D

Delhi govt to offer free coaching to over 2000 govt school students for JEE, NEET, among others

The Delhi administration has embarked on a transformative educational journey by offering complimentary professional coaching to 2,200 exceptiona

Warner Bros Discovery Gets Mostly Cash Offer From Netflix, Source Says

The bids are binding, giving the board scope to approve a deal quickly if terms are met, though they have not been described as final, the person

BIG move by Indian govt as it opens airspace for Pakistan after Operation Sindoor for..., denies claims of...

Officials confirmed that Pakistan submitted the request for overflight at approximately 1300 hrs (IST) on Monday, seeking same-day permission to

Madhuri Dixit makes BIG statement in Deepika Padukone's 8-hour shift demand, recalls working '12-hour shifts every day': 'If a woman...'

Bollywood superstar Madhuri Dixit has weighed in on the ongoing industry-wide debate over introducing 8-hour work shifts, saying that every actor

Chennai Metro Train Stuck In Subway, Commuters Forced To Walk Through Tunnel

The train got stuck in a subway between the Central Metro and High Court station. Passengers on board complained of no electricity.

Im watching football: Father refuses to comfort 10-year-old daughter during migraine, says my parents never did that for me

A mother's Reddit post highlights a marital conflict over empathy when their 10-year-old daughter suffered a severe migraine. The father dismisse

Cyclone Ditwah: Tamil Nadu and other districts on rain alert; Schools, colleges shut in Chennai

Cyclone Ditwah, which had weakened into a deep depression, brought heavy rain to Chennai on Monday, causing flooding and traffic disruptions. The

Boss Deducts Salary, Shouts At Employee For Taking Care Of Grandma Admitted In ICU

The employee missed a late-night client meeting and was reprimanded by a company director who ordered HR to process the salary deduction.

After Ranveer Singh 'mocked' Rishab Shetty's Kantara Chapter One, Rajkummar Rao says THIS: 'He just told his story with...'

Unlike Ranveer Singh, Rajkummar Rao lauded Rishab Shetty's vision for Kantara Chapter One and praised him for narrating the story he truly believ

Nestl explores sale of Blue Bottle Coffee, sources say

Nestle is reportedly working with Morgan Stanley to explore options, including a potential sale, for its Blue Bottle Coffee chain. This move alig

What is Kardashev Scale and why it is important for understanding advanced civilisations? Elon Musk explains on Nikhil Kamath's podcast

In the episode, which has now crossed more than 3 million views, Musk explained the Kardashev Scale and why it is important for understanding adv

Morning Digest: Election Commission dismisses allegations of mass disenfranchisement; Indian Army successfully conducts combat launch of BrahMos supersonic cruise missile

Here is a select list of stories to start the day.

Costco sues US to preserve tariff refunds if Trump loses appeal

Costco has sued the U.S. government to secure potential refunds if the Supreme Court rejects President Trump's tariff authority. The retail giant

Canada joins EU defense fund as the country pivots away from the US

Canada has joined a major European Union defense fund. This move allows Canadian defense companies access to a significant EU loan program. The i

Zelenskyy meets Macron as US-led peace talks advance

Paris, Dec 1: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday at the Elyse presidential palace in Par

White House releases Donald Trump's MRI scan results amid pressure from Democrats; says 'US President remains in...'

Amid speculation about the US President's health. White House has released the results of Donald Trump's MRI scan, which the Republican leader un

PM Modi pledges aid to Sri Lanka post-Cyclone Ditwah

Prime Minister Modi offered India's unwavering support to Sri Lanka following Cyclone Ditwah's devastation. Under Operation Sagar Bandhu, India h

Good News for Delhi To Dehradun commuters: Trial run begins on long-awaited expressway, to launch on...; Check details here

This expressway is 210 km long and will connect the three states of Uttarakhand-Delhi and Uttar Pradesh. The project, which cost Rs 11,868.6 cror

US Commerce chief confirms South Korea's 15% tariff rate retroactive to November 1

Lutnick said that the move unlocks the full benefit of South Koreas trade deal with President Donald Trump

US confirms South Korea's 15% tariff rate retroactive to November 1

Tariffs on South Korean imports, including cars, will now be 15 per cent, effective from November 1. The U.S. is also removing tariffs on airplan

SC refuses to grant more time for waqf detail upload on portal

Kantara actor calls out cribbing over nepotism

Kantara fame actor Gulshan Devaiah has never shied away from calling a spade a spade. In a recent exclusive conversation with IANS, the actor, wi

SC to decide if CAA applicants can make it to rolls under SIR

The Supreme Court will consider a plea to add persecuted minorities from neighboring countries to voter lists while their citizenship application

Jenna Ortega hopes people get sick of AI

Actress Jenna Ortega has expressed her concern about the use of artificial intelligence in film and TV and hopes people will get sick of such wor

Parl forum for delivery, not drama, says PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged the opposition to cease using Parliament for political frustration stemming from election defeats, particularl

Stock Market Live Updates today December 2, 2025: Stock to buy today: Granules India (568.70) BUY

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices LIVE: The short-term outlook is bullish for Granules India. The rise on Monday has taken the share price well above t

Jeetendra pays tribute to late BFF Dharmendra on Indian Idol 16

Bollywood veteran superstar Jeetendra recently appeared on the singing reality show Indian Idol season 16 as a part of their Yaadon Ki Baraat ser

Shall we agree not to disagree?

For 25 years, a global organisation staffed entirely by volunteers has been showing us how to search for the most likely truth while dealing with

Dec comes with positivity, hope for Dia Mirza

Actress Dia Mirza seems to be on a nature expedition yet again, with her team. The actress shared a few pictures of herself on her social media a

Colleges cant be lax about safety on their premises

The large area of the educational campus is difficult to monitor, especially when it comes to littering or trespassing

Hyderabad Metro Gets 20 Transgender Security Personnel

Hyderabad Metro Rail Limited (HMRL) has announced the induction of 20 transgender personnel into its frontline security services, in what is seen

A busy November ends with gains for Groww, Pine Labs, and Lenskart; losses for PhysicsWallah

Four new-age companies listed in Novembertraditionally one of the busiest IPO monthsand while Groww, Lenskart and Pine Labs closed with gains, Ph

Skate Season 2 release date, time and what to expect: When will new season drop? Here's global release timings, mode, new areas, tricks, Skate Pass rewards, seasonal events

Skate Season 2 release date, time and what to expect are now confirmed with full global launch details. The new season brings new areas, new mode

Are short Tests skewing WTC?

What if teams got more points for taking Tests longer without drawing? London, Dec 1: Imagine, for a moment, a World Test Championship that place

IITs bar from placement drive 20+ companies that rescinded offers

Over 20 companies have been banned from participating in the IIT placement season for revoking job offers made to students, some as late as June

The science, technology, and pitfalls of using nuclear power in space

As the human presence in the solar system expands, energy will become critical and energy sources will become strategic

Who is Amar Subramanya? Ex-Google and Microsoft AI researcher now leading Apples AI push

Amar Subramanya: Apple has appointed AI veteran Amar Subramanya as its new VP of AI, succeeding John Giannandrea who retires in 2026. Subramanya,

Bonmati will miss second leg of Spains Nations League final against Germany after leg fracture

Aitana Bonmati will return to her club to begin the recovery period, the Spanish federation said

Dropped by Slot, Salah must prove himself again at Liverpool

London, Dec 1: The warning signs were there for Mohamed Salah. His form wasnt great. Pundits were starting to get on his back. Fixtures were comi

Nongkseh rumble past Mawlynrei; Umlyngka pip Mylliem Lum

SSA Champions Cup By Our Reporter Shillong, Dec 1: Chesterpaul Lyngdoh scored a hat-trick on the way to Nongksehs whopping 7-0 victory against Ma

Napoli win 1-0 at Roma to move level with AC Milan in Serie A

Rome, Dec 1: Defending champion Napoli won 1-0 at rival Roma to move level with AC Milan atop the tight Serie A standings on Sunday. David Neres

GIG hosts Assistive Tech Conference to advance accessible work in India

Excelsior Correspondent Jammu, Dec 1: Aimed to bring together innovators, corporates, researchers, disability-rights leaders and athletes to reim

CSIR-IIIM Jammu celebrates 85th Foundation Day, inks new industry pacts

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 1: The CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine (IIIM), Jammu, on Monday celebrated its 85th Foundation D

J&K Tourism receives Green Globe Guardian Award at IITM Pune

Excelsior Correspondent Jammu, Dec 1: Jammu & Kashmir Tourism made a prominent impact at the India International Travel Mart (IITM) Pune 2025, sh

Mizoram rolls out sports talent push

Aizawl, Dec 1: Mizoram on Monday launched an intitiative to establish sports coaching and talent development programmes across the northeastern s

Sports minister to meet all stakeholders of Indian football on December 3

New Delhi, Dec 1: Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya will meet representatives of all stakeholders in Indian football, including the sports nation

India begins Junior Women's World Cup with 13-0 win over Namibia

With a healthy lead, India continued to dominate as Sakshi scored her second with a superb run that was finished off with a thunderous strike

Cooch Behar Trophy: Mlaya seize Day 1 advantage vs Arunachal

By Our Reporter Shillong, Dec 1: Meghalaya are in a strong position despite being bowled out on the first day of their U-19 mens Cooch Behar Trop

Sienna Miller expecting baby no. 3 at 43; actress had frozen eggs due to the cruel biology women face after 40

Sienna Miller is expecting her third child. She revealed her pregnancy at the 2025 Fashion Awards in London. The actress arrived in a stunning Gi

Apple Names Amar Subramanya As New Vice President Of AI

Apple on Monday named veteran researcher Amar Subramanya as its vice president of AI, replacing John Giannandrea.

Who is Sienna Miller boyfriend Oli Green and how many children does she have? Actor reveals baby bump at 2025 Fashion Awards. Here's Green career, early life, couple's relationship

Who is Sienna Miller boyfriend Oli Green and how many children does she have? This explainer covers the life of Oli Green, his work, his relation

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Ananyaa to represent J&K in 51st National Women Chess Cship

Excelsior Sports Correspondent BHADERWAH, Dec 1: In a proud moment for Jammu & Kashmir, Ananyaa Kotwal, daughter of Prof. Arjun Kotwal from Bhalr

3 PSUs among top 100 global arms makers but account for 1.1% of sales

Delhi India Gate Protest: 3 Protestors Sent To Police Custody

A Delhi court on Monday remanded three protesters to three days of police custody in a case relating to the alleged use of pepper spray on police

79 Complaints Filed at Weekly Police Meet in NTR District

To expedite resolution, the DCP contacted the concerned station house officers by phone from the venue and directed them to initiate immediate st

POORSTACY was arrested for assaulting his girlfriend in front of their one-month-old baby 2 years ago; is the case related to his death?

Florida rapper POORSTACY, aged 26, passed away following a medical emergency in Boca Raton. His death is currently under investigation by the Pal

India junks Pak reports on denial of airspace for relief flights to Sri Lanka

India has vehemently refuted Pakistani media claims of denying airspace for humanitarian aid flights to Sri Lanka. Official sources confirmed the

Hyderabad Residents Protest Liquor Shops in Residential Areas

When excise officials visited the place and informed that they would examine the location and will options to the license holder, the residents w

Parliament winter session: On CPRs 1st day as RS chairman, Congress raises Dhankhar issue

Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan's first day as Rajya Sabha chairman saw a warm welcome from the treasury benches, led by PM Modi, praising his

Rapper POORSTACY real name, net worth and family: Here's initial death report of hotel incident, eyewitness account and timeline of events

Rapper POORSTACY real name, net worth and family remain the focus after reports claimed he died following a medical emergency at a Boca Raton hot

Link language with employment for its growth: Dr Jitendra

Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Dec 1 :Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology; Minister of State for Earth Scie

Don't Want A Slave's Peace: Venezuela's Maduro On US Military Threat

Venezuela does not want a slave's peace, President Nicolas Maduro told thousands of supporters Monday about a US military deployment he said has

Winter session: Govts broken conventions of Parliament, says Kharge

Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge accused PM Modi of dramabazi and undermining parliamentary conventions. He highlighted the government's refusal

J&Ks Vijay qualifies for Boston Marathon

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 1: In a landmark achievement for Jammu & Kashmirs sporting community, runner Vijay Sharma has qualified

With reservation issue on agenda, CM calls Cabinet meeting tomorrow

Reasons to be given for cut, Rules to be amended Open Merit category may get at least 40 pc jobs, seats Sanjeev Pargal JAMMU, Dec 1: With all-imp

Mohsin wins Gold, Bronze at Tehri Water Sports Cup

Excelsior Sports Correspondent SRINAGAR, Dec 1: Jammu and Kashmirs kayaker Mohsin Ali brought laurels to the region by winning one gold and one b

Azad stresses need for campaign to preserve Urdu, Hindi

*Praises Modi for linguistic respect Excelsior Correspondent LUCKNOW, Dec 1: Speaking at the Fifth International Urdu Conference held at Era Univ

Once world-class players get going, difficult to stop them: Jansen

Reflecting on Virat Kohlis match-winning century in the first ODI, Marco Jansen said the only realistic window for a bowler is in the first few d

KC Public School hosts Sportathon-2025

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 1: The annual KC Sportathon-2025 was held at the floodlit multi-purpose sports ground of KC Public Scho

262 Army cadets from Kashmir pass out from JKLI centre in Udhampur

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 1: Over 250 Army recruits from Jammu and Kashmir were formally inducted into the Jammu and Kashmir Light Infan