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Morning Digest: Trump announces death of one National Guard member shot near White House; Cyclone Ditwah to drive intense rainfall till weekend in some T.N. districts, and more

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

Hong Kong nears end of search and rescue mission as tower fire toll rises to 94

Three men, the directors and an engineering consultant of a construction company, were arrested on suspicion of manslaughter.

Putin Says Russia Will Fight on Unless Ukraine Cedes Land

The Russian army has been slowly but steadily grinding through eastern Ukraine in costly battles against outnumbered and outgunned Ukrainian forc

Strict action will be taken if sensor-based AQI plants are closed, warns Mumbai AMC

Other measures taken by the BMC were the implementation of bakeries and crematoriums on clean fuel, the use of electric buses, projects to proces

Deol Family Hosts Prayer Meet in Mumbai

To honour his life and legacy, the Deol family organised a prayer meet, titled 'Celebration of Life', today at Seaside Lawns, Taj Lands End in Ba

Woman constable injured in IED explosion in Sukma

The incident occurred during an area domination operation, when Constable Muchaki Durga of the District Force accidentally triggered a pressure I

Israeli forces kill Palestinian men in West Bank after they appear to surrender

Israel has been fighting on a number of fronts as a shaky ceasefire in Gaza moves forward

PM Modi Lauds Performance Of Athletes at Deaflympics in Tokyo

The most successful shooter for India was riflewoman Mahit Sandhu, who won four medals, including two gold and two silver.

Positive RSI, Strong Technical Setup Point to Rally in AB Capital: Kkunal V. Parar

Over 80% nations got loans from China in the last two decades

Chinese banks have lent about $200 billion to U.S. projects and initiatives, which makes the U.S. the biggest beneficiary

Breaking News Live Updates: Hong Kong tower fire death toll climbs to 94, hundreds still missing

Is Taylor Swift at the Chiefs Game today? Does the massive net worth gap between the worlds richest female musician and Travis Kelce affect her attendance?

Is Taylor Swift at the Chiefs game today? Travis Kelce is playing on Thanksgiving Day as the Chiefs face the Cowboys, but Taylor Swift's attendan

Morning Brief Podcast: Indias Labour Law Reboot

Refugee groups worry about backlash after shooting of National Guard soldiers

Ambassador Ashraf Haidari, founder and president of Displaced International, which provides resources, advocacy and support to displaced people w

Good News for Uttar Pardesh commuters: Meerut to Prayagraj in just 6 hours, Ganga Expressway to cut short travel time between these two cities, set to open in...

According to officials with the Uttar Pradesh Expressway Industrial Development Authority (UPEIDA), the expressway's trial run will be completed

Stock Market Live 28 November 2025: Stock to buy today: LTIMindtree (6,024.80) BUY

The short-term outlook for LTIMindtree is bullish. The stock has recovered very well after making a low of 5,807.45 on Tuesday. The 21-Day Moving

Upendra Kushwahas party faces rebellion: seven members quit over dynastic politics

Rashtriya Lok Morcha members object to Kushwahas son being inducted into Bihar Cabinet

Imran Khan's sister issues BIG statement over treatment of former Pakistan PM, in Adiala Jail; says 'they are not telling us...'

Niazi highlighted the oppression faced by the cricketer-turned-politician, claiming that the authorities were deliberately holding information ab

Sweeping view | Review of The Aam Aadmi Party by Sayantan Ghosh

A new book traces the partys rise and fall in Delhi and how it slowly moved away from many of its founding ideas

Hasina sentenced to 21 years in jail in corruption case

Second conviction after death sentence Dhaka, Nov 27: A Bangladesh court on Thursday sentenced deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina to 21 years i

A peoples king | Review of J.N. Sinhas The Raja, The Rebel and The Monk

Reinterpreting the life and legacy of Maharaja Fateh Bahadur Sahi and his war against the British

Students thrashed in Bangladesh protest over temple, shrine attacks

Dhaka, Nov 27: Several members of the left-leaning Democratic Students Alliance in Bangladesh were injured after a violent attack during a human-

Indian students, workers drive UKs rising exit trend

LONDON, Nov 27: Indian students and workers led UK visa-holders leaving the country, driving net migration down by 204,000, an 80% fall from 2023

Pakistan PTI eyes meeting with Khan as last resort

ISLAMABAD, Nov 27: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) is considering its last option to secure a meeting with founder Imran Khan after he was again d

Unlocking the language of desire | Mahesh Rao on his new novel, Half Light

The author discusses evolving queer expressions and his new novel set on the brink of decriminalising of homosexuality in India

Floods kill over 80 in Southern Thailand

BANGKOK, Nov 27: Severe flooding in southern Thailand has resulted in more than 80 deaths, with officials reporting that water levels have begun

Trump says National Guard Sarah Beckstrom dies after shooting, as ambush becomes political flashpoint

A National Guard member has died after being shot in an ambush near the White House. Another Guard member is fighting for his life. The suspect,

Manasi Joshi targets World Championship gold as hectic 2026 season looms

The 36-year-old, who won the World Championship gold in 2019 has so far accumulated seven medals in the tournament, including back-to-back bronze

Kabir and bhakti awakening

House prices climb 2.2% annually in Q2: RBI

MUMBAI, Nov 27: The All-India House Price Index (HPI), based on transactions in 18 major cities, rose 2.2% year-on-year in Q2:2025-26, a slower p

SC to govt: Consider law to curb ridiculing of disabled

The Supreme Court suggested a law similar to the SC/ST Act to protect differently-abled individuals from ridicule. While the government acknowled

Trump announces death of one National Guard member shot near White House

The other young man, is fighting for his life. Hes in very bad shape, Mr. Trump said as he addressed the troops.

CISF okays 4-year tenure for its personnel on Parliament duty

CISF has approved an extended four-year tenure for its personnel securing the Parliament House complex, with a potential one-year extension. This

Pant says sorry for Test debacle against SA

New Delhi, Nov 27: Indias Test vice-captain Rishabh Pant has apologised for the teams shambolic performance in the 0-2 series loss to South Afric

S&P, Nasdaq, Dow Jones futures hold steady as tech pullback weighs on monthly gains; Nasdaq eyes end to seven-month winning streak amid holiday-shortened week

US stock futures indicated a quiet start to a holiday-shortened week after major indexes posted four consecutive days of gains. Despite a midweek

Gibbs advices India to shorten IPL and play more Tests

New Delhi, Nov 27: Indias latest Test setback has sparked a fresh wave of criticism, and at the forefront of that chorus is former South African

No tons from Indian batters in SA Tests, second-lowest average in any Test series

Guwahati, Nov 27: Indias batting frailties were laid bare once again as South Africa stormed to a crushing 408-run victory in the second Test at

India A lose by 65 runs against Afghanistan in U-19 Tri-series

Bengaluru, Nov 27: VK Vineeths fighting fifty went in vain as India A suffered a 65-run loss to Afghanistan in an inconsequential final league ma

Centre announces scheme to promote research in textiles

Union Minister of Textiles Giriraj Singh said the scheme will bring together research, data, and innovation to empower Indias textile sector and

Mbapp scores 4, PSG hit 5; Arsenal topple Bayern

CHAMPIONS LEAGUE Paris, Nov 27: On a wild Champions League night with stellar teenage scorers, Kylian Mbapp also struck four including the second

Flick optimistic Barcelona can rebound in CL

Madrid, Nov 27: Hansi Flick says his Barcelona team must play with greater aggression now that it finds itself in a Champions League mini-slump.

Sebi introduces new incentive structure for mutual fund distributors

NEW DELHI, Nov 27: Markets regulator Sebi on Thursday introduced a new incentive structure for mutual fund distributors, whereby they will receiv

A book that brings alive the mangroves

Whispers of the Mangroves, a new book by Radhika Suri and Chetna Singh Kaith, pays homage to this misinterpreted, but very important ecosystem

JU clinches Bronze in Fencing at KIUG-2025

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 27: The University of Jammu added another feather to its cap by securing a Bronze Medal in Womens Sabre

Conference of police chiefs to focus on building next-level security grid: Amit Shah

NEW DELHI, Nov 27: The three-day All India Conference of Directors General/Inspectors General of Police in Chhattisgarhs Raipur will focus on bui

Shutters of Chennais three major reservoirs reopened in view of heavy rainfall from Cyclone Ditwah

Slot facing full-blown crisis at Liverpool after thrashing by PSV

Liverpool, Nov 27: Arne Slot was facing a full-blown crisis at Liverpool on Wednesday after the beleaguered English champion lost by a three-goal

Pulsar NS 200 delivered during event organised by AM Bajaj

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 27: In an event here today, AM Bajaj Jammu welcomed Dara Singh Gandhi, Circle Head (North) from Bajaj Auto Ltd

Army Commander reviews security preparedness in Dras, Kargil

Excelsior Correspondent KARGIL, Nov 27: Lt Gen Pratik Sharma, Army Commander Northern Command, today visited the forward posts in Dras and Kargil

EPFO organises outreach programme Nidhi Aapke Nikat 2.0

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 27: The Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) today successfully conducted its flagship outreach initia

Barca midfielder Fermn Lpez out for 2 weeks with leg injury

Barcelona, Nov 27: Barcelona midfielder Fermn Lpez will be sidelined for two weeks with a leg injury, the Spanish club said Thursday. If that tim

MLP win opener; Langsning push past Mylliem Lum

By Our Reporter Shillong, Nov 27: Pynshailang Lyngdkhoi scored four goals as Meghalaya Police overturned a deficit to beat Umlyngka in Group A of

Parent's divorce must not split siblings: SC

The Supreme Court expressed deep concern over siblings being separated due to parental disputes, questioning why children should suffer. A bench

McLaren are right to let drivers race freely, says Verstappen

McLarens Lando Norris could secure the crown in Qatar on Sunday but has teammate Piastri and four-times world champion Verstappen chasing 24 poin

Inside the life of Rahmanullah Lakanwal, before he allegedly opened fire on National Guard Members, everything you need to know about his family and home

Rahmanullah Lakanwal, 29, an Afghan national who arrived in the US under Operation Allies Welcome, is accused of shooting two National Guard memb

Freshworks Chennai Marathon to be held on January 5

Devotees demand urgent restoration of neglected Thiruneermalai temple tank

The tank is covered with thick layers of weeds and thorny shrubs line the steps leading to the water. Though the temple is a listed institution w

6.0 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Anchorage Area Of Alaska

A 6.0-magnitude earthquake rocked the Anchorage metropolitan area Thursday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

BBAJK conducts weigh-in for 26th Mr Jammu, Fitness Cship

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 27: The Body Builders Association Jammu and Kashmir (BBAJK) conducted the official weigh-in for partici

DM Bandipora chairs NCORD Committee Meeting

BANDIPORA, Nov 27: District Magistrate (DM) Bandipora, Indu Kanwal Chib here today chaired a meeting of the District-Level NCORD Committee to rev

DC Kulgam reviews RDD sector; stresses timely completion of works

KULGAM,Nov 27: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kulgam, Athar Aamir Khan today chaired a comprehensive review meeting of the Rural Development Department

DC Srinagar inspects progress of work on construction of Tehsil Office Eidgah

SRINAGAR Nov 27: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Akshay Labroo on Thursday inspected the progress of ongoing construction works for the new bu

Decks cleared for execution of projects in Kishtwar with approval of land compensation rates

KISHTWAR, Nov 27: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Pankaj Kumar Sharma today chaired a meeting of the Collectors to finalize and approve rates for the la

DF&SS protests against SMVD Medical College admissions

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 27: The workers of Dogra Front & Shiv Sena under the leadership of its president, Ashok Gupta took out a massi

Study reveals 111 mammal species in J&K

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 27: A new scientific paper titled A checklist of the mammals of Jammu & Kashmir, India, published in the Journ

DHSK orders districts to step up TB detection in Kashmir

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Nov 27: Aiming to accelerate progress toward the national goal of eliminating tuberculosis, the Director Health

22nd JKUT Matsogi-Do Cship concludes

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 27: The 22nd JKUT Matsogi-Do Championship 2025, organised by the Matsogi-Do Association of Jammu & Kash

Finance Ministry, RBI working on portal to help citizens claim unclaimed assets: DFS Secretary

The integrated portal would make it substantially easier for citizens to locate their unclaimed funds and convenience, transparency and trust

Black Friday Sales: $78 billion storm is set to hit online shopping, tops Thanksgiving holiday business

Black Friday sales and Thanksgiving Day shopping are estimated to drive this year's business.

SSA kamna galaniko gital daktaianiko teacher-rang nangnikenga

SHILLONG: Kamna galani bilsiko SSA teacher-rang changni chang dabienggipana sorkari ama dipet dakna amako parakangaha aro ia gadango je dakgipa g

2 NG members shot near White House

WASHINGTON, Nov 27: Two West Virginia National Guard members deployed to the nations capital were shot this afternoon just blocks from the White

GCW Gandhi Nagar holds programme

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 27: Padma Shri Padma Sachdev (PSPS) GCW Gandhi Nagar hosted a programme to formally induct the newly elected C

Meghalayao VIP-ko bonata, CM-koba watchangja

Official garirango niamgri flasher, siren aro glass gisim chataniko champengata SHILLONG: India asongo, skanggipa adok onge Meghalaya adokan gisi

ACB books SMG Director

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Nov 27: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) today registered a case against the Director, State Motor Garages, Jam

Modi to attend DGP/ IGPs conference tomorrow

NEW DELHI, Nov 27: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate in the 60th edition of the All India Conference of Director Generals/ Inspector

Azlan Shah Cup: Selvam scores winning goal as India beat New Zealand by 3-2

IPOH (MALAYSIA), Nov 27: Selvam Karthi produced the winning goal in the last quarter as India defeated New Zealand 3-2 in the Sultan Azlan Shah C

GHADC poll-o gipin jatrangna party ticket-rangko onjachina CRF molmola

TURA: Rebaenggipa bilsio GHADC election ongna amenggipao gipin jatrangna party ticket-rangko onjachina adokni pilak party-rangko Constitutional R

J&K Cyclists Selected for 30th National Road Cycling Cship

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 27: The Cycling Association of Jammu & Kashmir conducted the official screening at M.A Stadium, Jammu,

Govt notifies Ministers Srinagar roster

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 27: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has notified the December 2025-Janaury 2026 roster for its Ministers to r

42nd Junior National Tennikoit Cship underway

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 27: The 2nd day of the five-day 42nd Junior (Boys & Girls) National Tennikoit Championship, being organ

Phulbari-o niamgri kuligipa cashew mill-rang manderangko nengnikatenga matnanga

Phulbari: Phulbari-o komibeoba ge-3 cashew mill-rangko niamgri chalaigiparang donga, uarangni asel ua jolni manderang rangsitna nangnikaniko mane

Achik Matgrik Akella A Sangma-na AT Mondal manderaaniko dakdila

PHULBARI: Bristish-ni Garo Hills-ona napbaaniko champengsoe ba dakgrikchaksoe 1872 bilsio adoktang-chigatangna janggi onchakgipa Achik Matgrik, j

Indian Pharma industry exports remain in positive territory despite tariff concerns

Our move from fifth to fourth position reflects strong performance in generics, which contribute USD 16 billion, and continued trust from the US

Russian athletes to compete under national flag at judo events starting this weekend

The International Judo Federation executive committee voted to allow Russian athletes to compete under their national flag, with their anthem and

Mental health & societal response

Editor, The number of suicide cases is alarming. But even more alarming is self harm potential among school children. Be it peer pressure or fail

Struggle for Congress

While the results of the Bihar assembly elections were agonizing to the Congress, the party is now faced with another serious pain in Karnataka,

Rethinking Landlessness in Meghalaya: Tradition and Policy Gaps

By Bhogtoram Mawroh The 2011 Socio Economic and Caste Census (SECC) was the first time landlessness was directly measured. So, when the data were

Telangana High Court directs Sigachi blast case investigating officer to appear before it

A Bench of Chief Justice Aparesh Kumar Singh and Justice G.M. Mohiuddin, hearing a PIL plea on Sigachi factory explosion that killed 46 persons,

India's Gen Z can be a role model for youth across world, says PM Modi

Shilpa Shetty moves Bombay High Court against AI deepfakes and misuse of her identity

Actor seeks urgent injunctions, takedown orders and damages in a case that could redefine personality rights in the digital age.