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More than 1.2 million households and 3.6 million people have been affected by floods triggered by heavy rains in 12 southern provinces, the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation said on Friday

Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit India on December 45 for the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, officials said

Addressing a rally in Partur town of Jalna district in Maharashtra, just days ahead of the local body elections, CM Fadnavis asserted that the BJP focuses on progress and therefore does not feel the need to criticise its opponents

On the inaugural day, a farmers group from Pandharpur booked 38 bags weighing 1,500 kg, benefiting from rail transport costing less than Rs 5 per kg, which is over 30 per cent cheaper than road transport

Cyclonic Storm Ditwah over coastal Sri Lanka continues moving north-northwest at 7 kmph and remains centred near Trincomalee. The system is expected to reach the southwest Bay of Bengal close to Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and south Andhra Pradesh by early November 30, prompting heightened coastal monitoring

Sri Lankas death toll from floods and landslides has climbed to 56, with 21 missing, as extreme weather worsens and Cyclone Ditwah moves closer

A massive fire at a Hong Kong apartment complex has killed at least 94 people, with firefighters still conducting search operations as investigations point to construction negligence

Trump said that these goals would be pursued with the aim of achieving a major reduction in illegal and disruptive populations, taking a dig at former President Joe Biden, saying, including those admitted through an unauthorised and illegal Autopen approval process

Four international flights bound for Colombo were diverted to Thiruvananthapuram due to bad weather triggered by intensifying Cyclone Ditwah

Cyclone Ditwah has moved north-northwestwards over the past six hours, prompting NDRF deployment and heavy rainfall alerts for Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Andhra Pradesh

Vizag Cyclone Warning Centre warns of Cyclone Ditwah bringing heavy rain, thunderstorms, and squally winds to coastal Andhra Pradesh over the next six days; fishermen advised not to venture into the sea

He held Billionaire Elon Musk responsible for Trump`s harsh statement against South Africa`s current government. Musk hails from South Africa and has been critical of the regime there

On Wednesday the Patiala House Court sent Soyab, a Faridabad resident accused of harbouring Red Fort bomber Umar-un Nabi, to the NIAs custody for 10 days

She accused the Shehbaz Sharif government of rigging elections and said that it oppresses its own people because it is a weak government consisting of people who lost the elections

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Friday issued an orange alert for north Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and adjoining south Andhra Pradesh coasts, as cyclonic storm `Ditwah` continued its north-northwestward movement over coastal Sri Lanka and the adjoining southwest Bay of Bengal

Nepal Rastra Bank releases NPR100 banknotes showing the updated map including Kalapani, Lipulekh, and Limpiyadhura territories, reflecting a 2020 parliamentary endorsement amid Indias criticism

Over 3,000 prisoners were freed from Myanmars Insein Prison in a mass amnesty by the military government ahead of the December 28 elections, allowing relatives to welcome them home

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday virtually inaugurated Skyroots Infinity Campus here. He also unveiled space startup Skyroots first orbital rocket and praised Gen Z professionals for creating new technologies. The companys orbital rocket Vikram-I has the capability to launch satellites to orbit

Indias Ambassador Vinay Mohan Kwatra met US Undersecretary Jacob Helberg to push forward talks on a mutually beneficial trade deal, strategic trade dialogue and technology cooperation. The meeting comes as India protests steep US tariffs on goods and Russian oil imports

A red Kia Sonet had been found parked in a no-parking zone near PH Medical on Juhu Tara Road

It is challenging to stay visible as a mother in the 21st century, when the world insists on shackling you, throttling your voice by making it impossible for you to find the time to sit still and think

The Central Railway said that a case against her under Section 154 of the Indian Railways Act, 1989, which deals with endangering the safety of passengers through rash or negligent acts or omissions, was registered by the railway police

Seeking an extension of four weeks, the government told a Bench comprising Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi that the draft guidelines would soon be released for public consultation, inviting feedback from citizens, experts and other stakeholders

The incident took place on Wednesday afternoon in the Panchavati area. The victim, who got married in June, reportedly faced consistent mental and physical abuse from her husband, mother-in-law, and three sisters-in-law, police said

Fifty-one people died at the scene of the incident while four other deaths were reported in hospital, officials said. The fire department did not immediately give an update on how many people remain missing after the blaze. Earlier, officials had said 279 people were unaccounted for

The internal power struggle within the ruling party has intensified amid growing speculation over a potential change in leadership, just days after the Congress Government reached the halfway mark of its five-year term on November 20

Using data from the Association of State Road Transport Undertakings (ASRTU), the report shows that women account for just 0.16 per cent of driver positions and 15 per cent of conductor roles across the country

The Enforcement Directorate arrested WinZO founders Saumya Singh Rathore and Paavan Nanda in Bengaluru over alleged money laundering involving gamer funds. They were sent to one-day custody as investigations continue into suspected fraud and unrefunded player money

The raids are underway under Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) from early Thursday at these locations in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, and Delhi as part of the agency`s probe initiated based on June 30, 2025, First Information Report

BJPs Sambit Patra accused Congress and Left leaders of operating foreign-based X accounts to fuel anti-India content and target PM Modi. He said many accounts were created in Pakistan, Bangladesh, Malaysia, Singapore and the US

A tragic pre-dawn accident at Madhya Pradesh IndoreBhopal National Highway left two dead and three critically injured when a speeding car hit a truck in heavy fog near Sehore. Police say poor visibility and sudden braking by the truck contributed to the crash

Delhi Police arrested a wanted shooter of the Himanshu Bhau gang after an encounter near Sai Baba Mandir, where he opened fire on officers

President Droupadi Murmu will address the Odisha Assembly on Thursday, marking the first time a sitting President has spoken in the House. She begins a two-day visit to her home state with several key engagements

The latest verdict comes just days after Bangladesh`s ICT on November 17 pronounced a death sentence for Hasina after it found her guilty on the charges of crimes against humanity related to the demonstrations in July of last year

There is now a contest over who can offer more money, Sharad Pawar stated, noting that informal poll fronts or groups had emerged across several districts

During a hotel inspection, police arrested a woman found living on forged papers. Her phone contained Afghan and Pakistan contacts, Rs 32 lakh was deposited in her account, and she sent money to a foreigner named Ashraf Kil

Following the attack, forest officials have launched a search operation in the area and increased vigilance, amid concerns over repeated leopard sightings and attacks in the region

The 60th all-India DGP-IGP conference begins November 28 in Raipur, with top police officials and Union Home Minister Amit Shah attending. PM Modi is likely to join the valedictory session

Delhi continued to reel under toxic air with AQI at 355 early Thursday. Residents faced health risks amid high humidity and dense fog. The Supreme Court will take up a plea on the pollution crisis on December 3, noting it a severe health emergency

US President Donald Trump said South Africa will not be invited to the 2026 G20 Summit in Miami, accusing the country of human rights abuses and refusing to properly hand over the G20 Presidency. South Africa called the remarks regrettable and said its membership stands on equal footing with all G20 nations

The accused include a local pathology lab owner and a Class 12 pass youth, both of whom were caught red-handed on Wednesday while conducting sex determination tests, officials said. According to police, neither of them is a qualified doctor

A day-old baby boy went missing from the special newborn care unit of Kushinagar Medical College in Uttar Pradesh, prompting protests from the family and an investigation by police. Nurses and guards have been questioned, but the infant remains untraceable

INEOS is repurposing the Nini oil field in the North Sea to store CO2 permanently beneath the seabed. The Greensand Future project, set to start commercial operations next year, will become the EUs first fully-operational offshore CO2 storage facility

Ukrainian sumo wrestler Danylo Yavhusishyn, known as Aonishiki Arata, became the first Ukrainian promoted to ozeki, sumos second-highest rank. He achieved the milestone faster than anyone since the six-tournament calendar was introduced in 1958

US President Donald Trump pardoned Thanksgiving turkeys Gobble and Waddle, using the ceremony to make political jokes and highlight holiday meal prices. He also launched the Genesis Mission to advance AI-powered scientific research in the US

Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, will visit multiple locations in Punjab on Thursday, 27 November, to review rural development initiatives and interact with farming communities. His day-long programme includes meetings in Moga and Jalandhar districts, focusing on agriculture practices and more

The slum straddles Dhaka`s upscale Gulshan and Banani neighbourhoods, and it is surrounded by clusters of high-rise apartment and office buildings

Taiwan detected 17 Chinese military sorties and six naval vessels, with 10 sorties crossing the median line into northern and southwestern ADIZs. Taiwan monitors activity and strengthens defenses amid rising tensions with China and diplomatic friction involving Japan

Two West Virginia National Guard members who deployed to the nation`s capital were shot Wednesday just blocks from the White House in a brazen act of violence

Britains Labour government, under Chancellor Rachel Reeves, is set to deliver its second budget since July 2024. Facing public criticism and economic slowdown, Reeves plans new tax measures to plug holes in public finances and stabilize the UK economy amid faltering growth