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Divyanshi bags U15 TT bronze, U19 boys' team settles for silver

In the semifinals, Divyanshi Bhowmick went down fighting against China's Zhu Qihui 4-1 (12-10, 10-12, 6-11, 4-11, 8-11) to settle for a bronze

Puligilla-Sherif becomes first Indian pair to finish on WRC3 podium

Competing in the WRC3 category at the Saudi Arabia Rally 2025, Naveen Puligilla and Musa Sherif finished second in their class

West Ham great Billy Bonds dies aged 79

Billy Bonds played 799 times for West Ham during a 21-year spell between 1967-88, captaining the East London side to FA Cup victories in 1975 and

Senthilkumar, Anahat start favourites in HCL Squash Indian Tour 4

The $15,000 PSA Challenger event features a mix of international and domestic contenders, including the experienced Joshna Chinappa, a former wom

Imran Khan and a Failed State

By B. S. Dara bsdara@gmail.com Imran Khans journey from cricket legend to jailed former prime ministerreflects the chronic failures of the Pakist

Entrepreneurship redefining in Jammu & Kashmir

Mohammad Hanief Entrepreneurship in Jammu & Kashmir is undergoing a quiet but remarkable transformation, reshaping the regions economic landscape

Rubio says more work required after U.S.-Ukraine talks in Florida

The talks in Florida come as Kyiv faces mounting military and political pressure, along with the fallout from a domestic corruption scandal

Watch: WWEs Paul Heyman shoves kid away from Logan Paul after Survivor Series

Paul Heyman shoves kid: WWE's Paul Heyman faced backlash after a video surfaced showing him shoving a fan who approached him backstage after Surv

Belgium edges out India 1-0 to clinch Azlan Shah hockey title

India were forced to settle for a silver, thanks to Thibeau Stockbroekx's lone goal of the match in the 34th minute

Donald Trump Afghans Nespresso machine claim online repost sparks debate: Who is Robert ONeill? Here's whole remark

Donald Trump Afghans Nespresso machine claim surfaced after Trump shared a post about Afghans reacting to a Nespresso machine. The repost came af

Zootopia 2 just had the biggest animated opening ever with a $556 million debut and the fourth-biggest global launch of all time

Disney's Zootopia 2 has achieved a monumental opening, grossing $556 million worldwide and setting a new record for the largest global debut ever

India vs Afghanistan U19: Tri-series final abandoned after bad weather

The India U19 were struggling at 79 for five in 19 overs when a combination of rain and bad light stopped the play, and the match never resumed f

Meeting with Fin Min raises hopes of grants for KHADC

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Nov 30: The Opposition in the Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council (KHADC) has expressed optimism that the Centre wi

Shillong Jottings

Shillong traffic breathes easy Have you noticed how traffic congestion in Shillong has eased over the last few days? For almost ten months of the

India needs research pipelines

The countries that turned science into industry did one thing well: they matched firm outlays to campus strengths and kept that link steady for y

One dead, two injured as luxury car hits them in south Delhi

MCD bypolls see 38.5% voter turnout; parties trade charges

Nellore Declares Holiday for Schools, Colleges Today

Joint collector Mogili Venkateswarlu announced the decision on Sunday, stating that the holiday was being declared as a precautionary measure.

Three weeks on, survivors of Red Fort blast struggle to get back on their feet

Little Choir Opens Xmas Season

As Joyful Joyful closed the night, the standing ovation felt less like applause for a performance and more like a warm welcome to Advent in Hyder

Maharashtra Ministers Take Money Advice to Women Sparks Row

The elections to 246 municipal councils and 42 nagar panchayats will take place on December 2, and votes will be counted on December 3. More than

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BC Associations Call Chalo Delhi for 50% OBC Quota in Assemblies, Parliament

Rajya Sabha member and association chairman R. Krishnaiah said the protest would begin with a series of national seminars, drawing large delegati

Ravi Owns Up to Movie Piracy and Betting Promotion to Shield Aides

Ravi appeared very confident on his last day of police custody and reportedly disclosed why he named the websites iBomma and Bappam.

Kakinada Ortho Surgeon, Nurse Suspended After Blade Left Inside Patient

Health minister Satyakumar Yadav ordered an immediate inquiry, expressing strong displeasure over the incident

EC pushes back as SIR pressures rise and BLO stress deepens

Booth-level officers are facing immense pressure and stress during a special intensive revision of electoral rolls, with some even losing their l

Ending the HIV/AIDS epidemic, Indias next big public health opportunity

The National AIDS and STD Control Programme-Phase-VI is technologically modern, epidemiologically precise, and socially grounded

Man Who Solves Monkey Woes to Get Village Vote

Menace turns unbearable as animals steal cooking vessels

Pakistan rejects misplaced apprehensions of UN rights chief about 27th constitutional amendment

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk said the hastily adopted amendments undermined judicial independence and raised concerns about

Nawabpet Police Arrest Woman, Seize 25 Kg Ganja

The SP appreciated the team for their swift and effective action

80 people killed in police encounter since 2021: Assam CM Sarma

Assam's Chief Minister revealed that 80 individuals have died in police encounters since May 2021. Of these, 39 died in police custody and 41 bef

Election panel extends SIR schedule by one week; final roll now on Feb 14

The Election Commission of India has extended deadlines for the special intensive revision of electoral rolls by a week across nine states and th

10,000 Take Part in 4th Sandhya Marines Vizag Marathon

The marathon featured five race categories 32K, 22K, 10K and 5K with the timed runs flagged off by city police commissioner Sankhabrata Bagchi

National Herald case: New FIRs possibly to take care of jurisdictional gap, says Abhishek Singhvi

Congress spokesman Abhishek Singhvi claims a new FIR in the National Herald case aims to bridge a jurisdictional gap after he argued no predicate

Opposition parties seek debate on SIR, national security in Parliament's winter session

Opposition parties are demanding a parliamentary discussion on the special intensive revision of electoral rolls during the upcoming winter sessi

Ladakh LG loses major financial powers; UT leaders want order revoked

The Ministry of Home Affairs has significantly curtailed financial powers of Ladakh's lieutenant governor and administrative secretaries, restric

Telangana HC Points to Gaps in Murder Probe, Frees Life Convict

Speaking for the panel, Justice Lakshman observed that the testimony of close relatives, without reliable corroboration, did not inspire confiden

ED merges its complaint to Delhi Police in Herald case

The Enforcement Directorate has merged its complaint against Congress leaders Sonia and Rahul Gandhi with its existing money laundering case. Thi

India-Russia ties: Putin's visit sparks $100bln trade ambitions amidst global tensions

India and Russia are set to significantly boost trade and investment. A major business forum will be held in New Delhi, coinciding with President

Fortnite down? Epic says login issues fixed, but heres why you still might not be able to play Battle Royale or Zero Build

Fortnite players faced login issues on Sunday. Thousands reported being unable to access the game. Server connection problems were the main cause

Verstappen wins Qatar GP as F1 title fight with Norris and Piastri goes to final race

Championship leader Lando Norris would have clinched his first F1 title with a win but finished in fourth place, with his McLaren teammate and ti

Telangana Sees Sharp Chill as Temps Dip Due to Cyclone Ditwah

Hyderabad residents stepped out into a crisp morning too, with the minimum temperature in the 13-15C range, and reports of very slight drizzle in

Parliament Winter Session: All-party meet sets stage as Opposition flags key issues

Chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, the meeting saw the participation of 50 leaders from 36 political parties, including several Union Min

GHMC Eyes Higher Rankings in Swachh Suvekshan Rankings

Awareness campaigns, RRR initiatives, GVP transformation, and sanitation drives planned across Hyderabad throughout December.

Sonia to Resolve Conflict in Karnataka Congress

Sources indicate that the high command is displeased with the recent public outbursts by party leaders in Karnataka

Congress Promises Right to Clean Air to Mumbaikars

Mumbai Congress President and MP Varsha Gaikwad asserted that when her party comes to power in BMC, it will prioritise measures to address air po

Letters to The Editor December 1, 2025

City spared as Cyclone Ditwah loses its intensity

Only an average of 3.54 mm rainfall was recorded in all 15 zones of the GCC on Sunday; the govt. had kept ready 457 tree-cutting machines and 1,4

Man arrested for making hoax bomb threat call to Maduravoyal police station

Tough choices: on the Congress in Karnataka

The Congresss troubles in Karnataka are symptomatic of a deeper malaise

Who is Zachery Ty Bryan and why was the Home Improvement actor arrested again?

Actor Zachery Ty Bryan, known for Home Improvement, is back in legal trouble. He was arrested in Oregon for allegedly violating his probation. Hi

Institutionalising animal representation

It is not an abstract moral project but a practical deepening of democracy

Revanth To Invite Modi, Rahul for Telangana Summit

CM to meet PM Modi, Rahul Gandhi and Kharge ahead of December 89 summit

Red Bull Driver Max Verstappen Wins Formula 1's Qatar Grand Prix

Verstappen is aiming for a fifth straight F1 title, with Piastri and Norris chasing their first

Can shared coaching duties trigger Indias another red-ball revival?

The possibility of different support structures for the Test and white-ball formats might just be a crucial question that needs an immediate answ

China, Japan Our Competitors, Not Andhra: Revanth Reddy Unveils Vision 2047

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy made a powerful declaration today, announcing that the state is setting its economic benchmark not again

2030 for 2036: on Ahmedabad, the CWG, the Olympics

India is trying to showcase Ahmedabads sports infrastructure in Olympics bid

Verdict Must Not Be Tossed Out With Change Of Judge: Top Court Judge

Verdicts should not be ossed out merely because the judges who authored them have changed or demitted office, Supreme Court judge Justice BV Nag

Sheikh Hasina Ordered 2009 Bangladesh Mass Killings: Commission

A commission set up to investigate a violent mutiny that saw dozens of senior army officers massacred 16 years ago on Sunday said former premier

AIDS and TB fight Tamil Nadu shows the way again

The Tamil Nadu model will help in TB control, just as it helped cut HIV infections in the 1990s

Swiss Right-To-Die Group Claims Founder Died By Assisted Suicide

The head of Swiss right-to-die organisation Dignitas has died through assisted suicide, the group said in a statement on Sunday.

Ticket Checker Charged For Pushing Navy Officer's Wife To Death In UP Train

A ticket examiner was booked for allegedly pushing the wife of a Navy officer to her death from a Patna-Anand Vihar special train near Etawah in

India's Population To Stabilise By 2080 Due To Dip In Fertility Rate: Report

India's population is expected to stabilise by 2080 at 1.8 or 1.9 billion due to dipping total fertility rate, which is currently below the repla

Imran Khans party leaders to protest outside Islamabad HC

Peshawar: All parliamentarians of former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khans party would lodge a massive protest outside the Islamabad High Court

Though we lost two wickets early, my intent was very clear: Kishan

Constitution must be introduced as a subject in primary education, says former MP

Nepal Awards Contracts to Print Various Bank Notes to Chinese Firm

According to the contract awarded recently, the Chinese security press will design, print and supply the bank notes within nine months, Paudel sa

Thousands in Philippines protest corruption and demand return of stolen funds from flood projects

Left-wing groups led a separate protest in Manilas main park with a blunt demand for all implicated government officials to immediately resign an

New Nizamabad Cong. Chiefs To Take Charge Today

Rally and oath ceremony planned as new district and city leaders assume role

Enhance professionalism to transform public perception of police: PM Modi to DGPs

Raipur, Nov 30 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday unveiled a comprehensive Roadmap for Policing towards Vision 2047, urging the nations top

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor Skips Crucial Party Meeting Again

Congress Working Committee Member and MP Shashi Tharoor on Sunday missed an important meeting of the Congress's strategic group, led by Sonia Gan

West Bengal government directs digitisation of waqf properties on UMEED portal

Existing Registered Waqf Properties are to be uploaded by the respective mutawallis within six months from the date of launch of the UMEED portal

Russian attacks kill 3 as diplomatic efforts to end the war in Ukraine gain momentum

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy wrote on X that the delegation, headed by national security chief Rustem Umerov, was on its way to swiftl

After Rajouri VPN services suspended in Poonch citing potential misuse

Jammu Tawi, Nov 30 : The authorities in Poonch on Sunday ordered suspension of all virtual private network services in the border district for tw

10 lakh beneficiaries get credit worth Rs 43,000 cr in first half of FY26

Jammu, Nov 30: Over 10.07 lakh beneficiaries in Jammu and Kashmir received credit assistance during the first half of the financial year 2025-26,

Uttar Pradesh Announces 948 Anganwadi Post For Women's, Check Details

Applicants must be Uttar Pradesh residents aged 18 to 35 with minimum education of 10th or 12th grade. Selection is based on document verificatio

FIR filed against Sonia, Rahul in National Herald Case on ED Complaint

New Delhi, Nov 30: Delhi Police has filed an FIR against Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi and other accused in the National Herald

Land dispute turns killer in MPs Tikamgarh, three middle-aged siblings murdered

BHOPAL:Three brothers aged between 35 and 44 years were reportedly killed when a dispute pertaining to ownership of an agricultural land turned v

Major reshuffle in Finance Deptt, 90 officers transferred

Srinagar, Nov 30: In a significant administrative reshuffle, the Finance Department of Jammu & Kashmir on Saturday issued a comprehensive transfe

China Hotel Guest Dies After Staff Delays Heart Medicine

Five hours later, when Hu was supposed to check out, a hotel cleaner went to his room and found him dead.

Pak-Occupied Kashmir Part Of India So No GST On Trade, Rules High Court

The Jammu and Kashmir High Court has ruled that trade between Jammu and Kashmir and the Pakistan Occupied Kashmir or PoK across the Line of Contr

Animal meat found outside Meerut gurdwara; police deployed, probe on

Meerut: Tension gripped the Thapar Nagar area on Sunday morning after the discovery of animal flesh outside a gurdwara. A large number of locals

FASTag Annual Pass sees rapid adoption; 1 in 5 car users on NHs opts in

Cyclone Ditwah batters Sri Lanka as death toll crosses 330

Sri Lanka continues relief efforts following Cyclone Ditwah. India is providing crucial assistance. Over 330 lives were lost and many are missing

In a first, NAL to partner with private co for making long-range drones

India is set to develop advanced long-range drones and loitering munitions. These systems will be powered by indigenous Wankel engines. This init

Telangana Rising Will Empower People, Says Revanth

Plan targets better living standards, jobs, investment and balanced regional growth

Forest fires rage near LoC in Gurez for 4th straight day

Srinagar, Nov 30: A massive forest fire raging in the Bagtore area near the Line of Control in Gurez valley of Bandipora district entered its fou

CM Nadiu Asks TD Members, Leaders to Participate in the NTR Bharosa Pension Distribution

Stressing the importance of direct engagement with the public, the CM said leaders could become effective only by constantly being in touch with

Telangana Rising Celebrations at Major Towns, Says Bhatti

At Osmania University, the Chief Minister would lay the foundation for major development works being taken up on the campus

Revanth to Play Messi at Uppal Stadium

The Argentine footballer has over 500 million followers on Instagram, and his match is expected to make over half a billion people aware of the b