NDA Sweeps Bihar Assembly Polls, Historic victory smashes Opposition

Patna/New Delhi, Nov 14 (UNI): In a dramatic and decisive mandate, the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) swept the Bihar Assembly elections on F

Massive Accidental Blast Devastates Nowgam Police Station; Casualties Feared; Terror Incident Ruled Out

Srinagar: A powerful explosion rocked the Nowgam Police Station complex in Srinagar late Friday night, with initial reports indicating that the b

Trio Recceed RSS Office, Delhi Markets

Saiyeds family told the media that his behaviour had recently changed and that he would lock himself in his room for long hours. They also claime

Massive explosion inside J&K police station leaves 8 injured

A joint team of J&K Police and Forensic Science Laboratory was surveying explosives, including ammonium nitrate, confiscated during the recent ra

Co-Founder fires employees over affair; the move sparks integrity debate in the workplace

Natalie Dawson, co-founder of Cardone Ventures, fired two employees for having an affair. She believes dishonesty in personal life translates to

ET Graphics: Big gains for JDU in Bihar elections Phase 1; check major winners and losers

The Bihar assembly polls 2025 results reveal a phase-wise breakdown with BJP, JDU, LJP(RV), RJD, and INC as key players. Congress saw all its win

US slashes tariffs to 15% for Switzerland after reaching trade deal, boost bilateral investment

The US and Switzerland have agreed to a framework reducing US tariffs on Swiss goods from 39% to 15%. This deal includes a $200 billion Swiss inv

Omar Abdullah Accepts Bypoll Defeats: Blames Silent Votes, Vows Introspection

Chief Minister Slammed Ruhullahs Self-Destructive Move

By-polls across seven states: Ruling parties hold ground in four states; Opposition gains in three

In a recent by-poll showdown, the political landscape across seven states witnessed intriguing outcomes. Both the BJP and PDP celebrated victorie

Revanth Emerges Stronger After Bypoll Win

Senior leaders, including one or two ministers, had indirectly raised murmurs of dissent, and BRS working president K T Rama Rao even predicted t

CM flags off 50 e-buses as part of govt.s efforts to fight air pollution

Day After Delhi Blast, Hate Graffiti Seen At Top Institute In Kolkata

A controversy broke out at a premier institute in Kolkata earlier this week over a communal graffiti. A day after the suicide bomb attack near De

Jharkhand Youth Dies By Suicide

A diary recovered from the spot contained brief notes addressed to his family, including sorry, goodbye, and a request for forgiveness

Trade fair kicked off amid tight security; RWAs asked to review tenants records

Quick Reaction Teams, K-9 dog squads, additional personnel deployed to secure Bharat Mandapam, which is expected to draw 60,000 visitors daily: p

Trump plots major tariff cuts to slash soaring grocery bills for millions of Americans

Trump tariff cuts 2025: President Trump is set to reduce tariffs on everyday food items like coffee and bananas. This move aims to ease the risin

Telangana High Court Refuses to Annul Decade-old Marriage

Judges say no legal grounds shown to declare the 2013 marriage invalid

DGP Pushes Defensive Driving Message

Hyderabad commissioner V.C. Sajjanar said the city records about 3,000 accidents and nearly 300 fatalities every year.

J&K: Massive accidental blast at Nowgam police station, 3 killed, several injured

A massive blast ripped through the Nowgam police station in Jammu and Kashmir on Friday night.

Trump's 1st reaction on Epstein email leaks: Accuses elite democrats Clinton, Summers of 'deep ties'

BJP Leaders Charge Congress with Misuse of Power in Jubilee Hills, Plan Maha Dharna

Union minister of state Bandi Sanjay alleged that Congress secured the Jubilee Hills seat primarily due to minority votes. He vowed to consolidat

Collector Warns Against Poor-Quality Midday Meals

She stressed that there should be no compromise on qualityrice, vegetables and ingredients must meet standards, and food must be clean and palata

Clearer Consent, Faster Breach Alerts: What Indias New Data Rules Mean For Users

The Rules mandate clear, specific and verifiable consent, requiring companies to explain exactly why data is being collected and how it will be u

Panic at CSMT over Suspicious Bag, Turns Out a False Alarm

The incident comes just days after at least 10 people were killed and several others injured in a high-intensity explosion near Delhis iconic Red

Man assaults tenants on suspicion of theft, phone hacking; one dies

India Sees Surge In Melatonin Demand

Google Trends over five years shows that interest in the drug in India has nearly doubled and remains high. Telangana ranks tenth, while Karnatak

Accidental blast inside Nowgam police station in Kashmir during sampling of seized explosives, casualties feared

An accidental blast occurred at Nowgam police station in Srinagar late Friday night. The explosion happened during the inspection of seized explo

Telangana High Court Cautions HYDRAA Chief On Power Misuse

Asks Ranganath to work within limits of rule of law

Delhi Car Blast: Cops Question UP Hospital Staff After Doctor's Arrest

A team of the Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad visited a private hospital on Friday to gather information about Adil Ahmed, who is under scruti

Melatonin Use Spikes Heart Risks: Study

Researchers used a database of more than 1,30,000 adults with chronic insomnia. Those who had prescribed melatonin in their record showed a highe

ET Graphics | NDA back in Bihar with bigger bang

The NDA secured a significant victory in Bihar, surpassing 200 seats. The RJD, while receiving the most votes, experienced a substantial loss in

Lens On CCTV, Social Media

White coat module used draft mails, encrypted apps for communication

Surprise over two candidates remains as Cong. presents rest of its panel for Kochi Corporation

The party has already announced candidates for 62 of the 76 divisions in the Corpn. through two separate lists; first list contained 40 names, fo

CM Sets Nov. 17 for Polls Decision

The Telangana State Election Commission had earlier issued the schedule on September 29 and released the poll notification on October 8.

Keen to get back to active politics: Partha Chatterjee

Ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections, political reconciliations are on the cards as former Kolkata Mayor Sovan Chattopadhyay made a comeback afte

Swiss strike 15% tariff deal with US, will invest $200 billion

Economy Minister Guy Parmelin said the Trump administration has agreed to cut US tariffs on most Swiss goods to 15%-the same level imposed on the

Seized Ammonium Nitrate Explodes Inside Police Station In Srinagar's Nowgam

Several casualties were feared after an explosion took place in a large quantity of ammonium nitrate that was confiscated by the Jammu and Kashmi

Social Media Applauds Naveen Win in JH Bypoll

Congress hails 25,000-vote victory as proof of public trust and unity

Sarpanch murder case: court refuses to discharge 4 accused

The court observed that the accused were part of an organised crime syndicate and there was enough evidence of their continuing unlawful activity

Non-life insurers told to work closely with states, build trust

Today, 55% of vehicles on the road across categories including two-wheelers are uninsured, said Deepak Sood, a member of the Non-life Insurance R

Walmart CEO Doug McMillon to retire soon - learn his top leadership hacks today

Walmart CEO Doug McMillon: As Doug McMillon prepares to retire, his legacy of servant leadership and core values is highlighted. McMillon, who be

Korean shoemaker switches track, from Tamil Nadu to Andhra Pradesh

Hwaseung, a key supplier to global brands such as Adidas, had in August signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Tamil Nadu government

Baptist Church Celebrates 150th Anniversary in Secunderabad

Rev. Woodly Williamson Campbell and his wife, Lidia M. Campbell, were deeply moved by this need and prayed for the establishment of a Telugu Bapt

COP quiz: Which is the No 2 group at Summit? The fossil fuel lobby!

At a total of 1,602, the fossil fuel lobby has the largest share of delegates in attendance since 2021. Even though the number is far fewer when

Blast at J-K police station while handling samples of explosives seized in Faridabad; eight injured

SRINAGAR: An accidental explosion at the Nowgam police station in the outskirts of the city here late on Friday night injured at least eight pers

India Notifies DPDP Rules, 2025, Bringing Landmark Data Law Into Force

Officials described the notification as a turning point in Indias digital governance journey.

ECI goes full steam ahead with SIR Phase 2 as Opposition attacks process

The Election Commission of India is embarking on the pivotal second phase of its Special Intensive Revision undertaking, impacting twelve states

Nalgonda Police Launch Project Shuddhi To Curb Student Drug Abuse

Speaking at the launch event held in a private school in Nalgonda, Police Superintendent Sharat Chandra Pawar said that under Project Shuddhi, po

GST Exemption on Life, Health Insurance Has Boosted Sales Says IRDAI Member

He also said that for the country to achieve the goal of Insurance for all by 2047 we must overcome three key barriers including awareness, affor

Trump seeks probe of Epstein ties with Bill Clinton, other Democrats

President Trump has requested the Justice Department investigate JPMorgan and prominent Democrats, including Bill Clinton, over alleged ties to J

Mayawati's Party Candidate Wins Ramgarh Seat In Bihar By 30 Votes

Mayawati's Bahujan Samaj Party has won one seat in Bihar. Its candidate Satish Kumar Yadav has won, beating his nearest rival, the BJP's sitting

Toy makers rush into 'blind box' trend for holidays following Labubu craze

As consumers seek elusive Pop Mart Labubu figures, U.S. toy companies are launching more affordable, accessible blind box products for the holida

Terror blasts that bleed humanity

Editor, On the evening of November 10, 2025, Delhis historic Red Fort area turned into a nightmare. At 6:52 pm, a Hyundai i20 suddenly blew up in

BJP Gets Mixed Luck in 8 Assembly Bypolls

In BJP-ruled Rajasthan, the Congress bagged the Anta seat as Pramod Jain `Bhaya defeated BJPs Morpal Suman. The bypoll was necessitated after BJP

NDA wins Bihar

Amidst the mud-slinging by the Congress Party during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process of the Bihar electoral rolls, the NDA which pol

Shutters of Red Hills reservoir opened for fourth time this monsoon to create flood cushion

The Regional Meteorological Centre has forecast heavy rainfall over Chennai and neighbouring districts on November 17

Blacklist Threat Lobbed Back at Irrigation Dept

L&T responds but seeks designs, tests and timelines; other firms yet to reply

SC dismisses Kolkata civic body's appeal over Eden Garden's ad tax

In a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court has determined that Eden Gardens does not qualify as a public venue, effectively barring the Kolkata Muni

Hamas quietly reasserts control in Gaza as post-war talks grind on

After a ceasefire began last month, Hamas swiftly reestablished its hold over areas from which Israel withdrew, killing dozens of Palestinians it

Olivia Nuzzi's memoir 'American Canto' unveils new details about her controversial relationship with RFK Jr.

Olivia Nuzzi's new book reveals a deep emotional bond with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. She claims they exchanged 'I love yous' and he wrote her poems.

Two get life imprisonment in murder case relating to parking dispute

Always thirsty? Doctors reveal the hidden reasons you cant stop reaching for water

Persistent thirst can stem from several health factors apart from dehydration. Diabetes, both type1 and type2 can elevate urination and thirst, w

Telangana HC Refuses Husbands Plea to Annul Marriage

The panel comprising Justice K. Lakshman and Justice V. Ramakrishna Reddy was hearing a Family Court appeal filed by the husband challenging the

RTC Buses Booked In Massive Violations

RTC buses remain one of the most used modes of transport within the city and for inter-district travel. However, data from all three commissioner

Bihar election results: BJP, opposition trade barbs over ECI & SIR in Bihar

Following the Bihar election results, opposition parties have accused the Election Commission of India (ECI) and the Special Investigating Agency

Bihar election result: JDU camp certain of Nitish Kumar's 10th term as Bihar CM

Bihar's Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is set for his tenth term. The JDU camp expresses confidence in his leadership. The role of other NDA allies

Monetary benefits fuel Nari Shakti to deliver poll victories in Bihar

Political parties are increasingly using cash transfers to woo women voters. This strategy has proven successful in numerous state elections over

Craving this fast-food staple? Study says it could boost Diabetes risk by a troubling 20%

A recent study in The BMJ examined more than 30 years of dietary details from more than 205,000 U.S. adults to evaluate how potato intake impacts

'Democrats Doing Everything To Push Epstein Hoax Again': Donald Trump

US President Donald Trump claimed Friday that pressure to release details of Jeffrey Epstein's alleged sex abuse network is a hoax pushed by Demo

Toy story: US orders decline 50% as tariffs hit exporters

Amidst rising tariffs, Indian toy exporters are grappling with a 50% drop in orders from the United States, prompting a shift in buyer interest t

Death threats issued to Udhayanidhi and his son

One held after explosion injured two in UP's Hapur; agencies probing link to Delhi blast

An explosion in a rented house in Hapur, Uttar Pradesh, injured two people and led to the detention of a man identified as Mujahid. Intelligence

Shooting at Paris Montparnasse train station: Police shoot knife-wielding man, no terrorism suspected

Police shot a man at Paris' Montparnasse train station. He had threatened officers with a knife. The man was under investigation for domestic vio

Shooting at Paris Montparnasse train station: Police shoot knife-wielding man, no terrorism suspected

Police shot a man at Paris' Montparnasse train station. He had threatened officers with a knife. The man was under investigation for domestic vio

Heroin seized from hotel staff in Thoraipakkam

Corrections and Clarifications November 15, 2025

NRI customers locker theft solved: Police arrest bank manager, recover 20.6 lakh and 188 grams of gold

China cracks down on exports of 'zero mileage' new cars exported as used

China has become the world's largest exporter of vehicles as its automakers struggle with excess competition in their home market. The zero milea

Woman creates AI persona with the help of ChatGPT to marry in virtual ceremony? Here's complete truth and what we know about wedding

Woman creates AI persona with the help of ChatGPT to marry in virtual ceremony. This explainer covers the details of the virtual wedding, the pro

Delhi blast: J&K Police launch Valley-wide crackdown on vehicle dealerships

Srinagar, Nov 14: Days after the Delhi car terror blast, the Jammu and Kashmir Police on Friday launched an extensive valley-wide verification dr

NMC deregisters 4 doctors linked to Delhi terror blast

Conduct of medicos inconsistent with standards of ethical propriety, integrity and public trust Sajid Raina New Delhi, Nov 14:The National Medica

Letters to The Editor November 15, 2025

Former West Bengal Governor launches book on composer

Terror-free J&K within reach: LG

Terror, sympathizers caused decades of damage Jammu Tawi, Nov 14: Jammu Tawi, Nov 14: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday asserted that th

Touch Of Grey, who has been well-prepared, is expected to score in the Black Caviar Plate

NC faces defeat in Budgam by-polls, BJP retains Nagrota

CM fails to counter Ruhullah factor in Budgam PDP ends NCs 47-year reign in Shia-majority constituency; Srinagar, Nov 14: The National Conferenc

Double engine: on the Bihar Assembly election 2025 result

Welfare schemes implemented close to the polls in Bihar helped the NDA

Indias deep-tech democracy for inclusive AI

Thecountry is democratisingdeep techthroughshared compute, open data, and decentralised talent

Blast rocks J&K's Nowgam Police Station amid examination of explosives linked to Red Fort case

Eight police personnel were injured in an accidental explosion at Nowgam police station in Srinagar while handling explosive material. The explos

SIR in Ernakulam: over 19 lakh enumeration forms distributed

Ruhullah Committed Political Suicide to send me a message: Omar

Jammu Tawi, Nov 14:Conceding defeat in the Budgam and Nagrota Assembly segments, National Conference (NC) Vice President and J&K Chief Minister O