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The Leader of Opposition in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly, questioned the circumstances under which the two SPOs were sent across difficult mountainous terrain to assist Army personnel, alleging that the decision exposed them to unnecessary risks and ultimately resulted in their killing

The committee appointed to study the Nashik-Pune railway project has missed its 60-day deadline and is yet to complete its assessment. MLA Satyajeet Tambe is willing to allow more time for the exercise but insists that a public hearing must be held before a final decision is taken

Union Minister Chirag Paswan and Jan Suraaj Party founder Prashant Kishor on Saturday criticised Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray over his remarks on Chhath Puja, accusing him of targeting people from Uttar Pradesh and Bihar for political relevance

Four earthquakes, ranging in magnitude from 2.9 to 3.9, were recorded across Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh within 11 hours on Saturday, according to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS). Three tremors were recorded in the Chenab Valley region of Jammu and Kashmir, while one struck Leh in Ladakh

President Droupadi Murmu interacted with children from various schools and organisations at Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre on Children's Day. She encouraged them to pursue their dreams with commitment, dedication and perseverance

Pakistan has nominated its Federal Minister for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination, Musadik Masood Malik, to represent the country at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Civilisational Dialogue in New Delhi from November 20 to 22, 2026.

His remarks come a month before Prime Minister Narendra Modi's likely visit to the US for the G20 Summit, on the sidelines of which he and President Donald Trump may meet to review the broader trajectory of bilateral ties and progress on the trade pact

Chhath Puja entered its second day on Saturday, with devotees observing Kharna, an important ritual marking the beginning of a rigorous 36-hour nirjala fast. The four-day festival began on November 13 with Nahaay-Khay and is dedicated to the worship of the Sun God and Chhathi Maiya

Amnesty International has raised serious concerns over an alleged crackdown by Pakistani security forces on protesters in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), calling for an independent investigation into reported civilian deaths, injuries and violations of human rights.

Rahul Gandhi on Saturday launched the Telangana Gig Workers' Social Security and Welfare Scheme, announcing measures to improve working conditions and provide greater transparency for gig workers

The CPS said its Organised Child Sexual Abuse Unit presented the court with overwhelming evidence gathered by police investigators in Cheshire and the West Midlands.

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued a notice to the Ministry of Education over a complaint alleging inadequate awareness and educational activities related to Veer Baal Diwas, observed annually on December 26.

The US Federal Aviation Administration ordered a nationwide ground stop after a telecommunications outage affected all 22 Air Route Traffic Control Centers. Around 7,000 flights were reportedly delayed or cancelled, while officials said all flights had been accounted for

A tanker carrying asphalt collided with the docked American Heritage river cruise ship in New Orleans on Friday, causing the vessel to capsize in the Mississippi River. Around 180 people were aboard the cruise ship when the incident occurred.

Microsoft has apologised to customers and partners after a two-day outage disrupted Outlook, Teams and other Microsoft 365 services worldwide. The company said a technical issue linked to an earlier network capacity upgrade caused the disruption, ruling out a cyberattack or AI-related incident

At least 23 people were killed and 20 injured after a minibus collided head-on with a container truck near Kaziranga National Park in Assam on Friday. The accident occurred on National Highway-715 near Hathikuli Tea Estate, with several college students among the deceased

Four civilians, including two women, were killed after suspected militants opened fire on two four-wheelers in Manipur's Ukhrul district on Friday. The incident took place in the New Heaven area along the Imphal-Ukhrul road, police said

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated welfare, renewable energy and petroleum infrastructure projects worth over Rs 15,600 crore across Karnataka. He also inaugurated the Bengaluru Metro Pink Line stretch between Kalena Agrahara and Tavarekere, built at a cost of around Rs 3,470 crore

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has alleged that his phone is being tapped by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and claimed he has evidence of his allegations on the device. Gandhi also renewed his challenge to Modi for a one-on-one debate, saying it could end the Prime Minister's political career

SpaceX is preparing for a historic Starship test flight, attempting to recover both the Super Heavy booster and the upper-stage spacecraft using the launch tower's mechanical chopstick arms. A successful double catch would mark a major milestone in the company's push for rapid rocket reusability

Pakistan has announced that its security forces killed at least 74 militants in operations across Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa beginning November 3. The forces also recovered weapons, ammunition and improvised explosive devices during the operations

In a separate incident, Iran said that a Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) tanker triggered an explosion after striking a mine in the eastern Strait of Hormuz, allegedly after ignoring repeated warnings.

Indian hockey midfielder Nilakanta Sharmas recent retirement call is a brave one, just like his courageous on-field tackles and fearless off-field advocacy for his home state Manipur

When citizens become stakeholders in the effort, it negates the not my problem, or not on my doorstep thinking.

Iran's IRGC Navy has claimed that two oil tankers exploded and caught fire after striking naval mines while attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz without coordinating with Iranian authorities. The claims come amid escalating tensions involving Iran, the US and Israel

The passenger vehicle was travelling from Golaghat to Nagaon, while the container truck was headed towards Upper Assam, police said. PM Modi has announced an ex gratia of Rs 2 lakh each for the families of those killed and Rs 50,000 for the injured

Gondia recorded the lowest minimum temperature at 12 degrees Celsius, 4.1 degrees below normal, according to the India Meteorological Department's (IMD) daily bulletin

US lawmakers have summoned former Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang to face questions in December amid a controversy involving a suspected Chinese spy. The allegations have raised national security concerns and intensified scrutiny of the AI chip giant

Developed at an investment of Rs. 330 crore, the terminal marks a significant milestone in strengthening Karnataka's energy infrastructure, enhancing fuel supply reliability and supporting the region's growing economic and industrial needs

In a travel advisory, the airlines said passengers holding confirmed bookings issued on or before November 10 (Tuesday), with travel dates falling within the affected periods, could opt for complimentary rescheduling, subject to availability, or seek a full refund upon cancellation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that measures taken by his government over the past decade to strengthen India's energy security helped the country navigate the crisis arising from the war in the Middle East.

More than 22 vehicles were damaged and several passengers injured after a speeding truck rammed into a queue of stationary vehicles on the Samruddhi Expressway in Maharashtra's Buldhana district on Friday morning. Seven to eight vehicles were reportedly wrecked

Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced that a new Vande Bharat Express service between Mangalore and Bengaluru will begin on Saturday, connecting Karnataka's coastal region with its state capital

IndiGo and Air India have issued passenger advisories amid a global Microsoft service disruption. While IndiGo reported disruptions to its email support services, Air India confirmed that flight operations and customer communication channels remain unaffected after temporarily rerouting incoming emails

SpiceJet cancelled four Dubai flights after ground handler Dnata suspended check-in services over unpaid dues exceeding 14 million dirhams. Delhi airport has also warned passengers of possible disruptions amid the airline's financial difficulties and ongoing operational challenges

Microsoft has admitted that its fixes are not working as expected as a major global outage disrupts Microsoft 365 services on November 13. Outlook, Exchange Online, Copilot and several other platforms are affected, while Teams' core calling, meeting and messaging features remain largely operational

Pimpri Chinchwad civic body orders free flats for kin of eight workers killed in Moshi landfill accident. Families to get homes in Yashwantnagar SRA project; legal heirs of ninth worker to receive flat after completing documentation

The Indian Navy and Royal Navy of Oman conducted the 15th edition of bilateral maritime exercise Naseem Al Bahr to strengthen operational interoperability and maritime cooperation. INS Surat and Omani vessel Al-Muazzar participated in joint sea operations, VBSS drills and cross-deck activities

He added that the introduction of modern technology such as Digi Yatra for passenger convenience at airports has reduced entry time from 90 seconds to 20 seconds.

They found the suspect suffering from a gunshot wound. Carroll said it appeared to be self-inflicted and that medical personnel had responded to treat him.

He urged Congress to include bipartisan export-control legislation in the year-end national defence bill.

The prefect later said that the security check had been completed and road traffic was gradually resuming.

Trump said Mexico, the Texas governor, the incoming Texas governor, Border Patrol and Immigration and Customs Enforcement had been informed.

The fire reportedly broke out around 2.30 am and quickly spread to adjoining houses in Parsi-Parlo town, reducing 19 houses to ashes and partially damaging five others, District Disaster Management Officer said.

In a post on X, Lyng alleged that despite having received an Indian visa and political clearance, she was informed by the Indian Embassy in Norway that she would not be allowed to travel to India

Meanwhile, Owaisi announced that Aazad would be the chief ministerial face of the newly formed Samajik Parivartan Morcha for the 2027 elections.

Chef Gresham Fernandes adds Bandra Born flavours in between Angry Toast slices

The MLA lodged his complaint with the Mohali police, which registered a case under relevant sections of the BNS and the Information and Technology Act

Following decades docked in Philadelphia, soaring daily fees of $1700 overwhelmed the non-profit conservancy, finally forcing an end to preservation efforts and starting its new underwater marine habitat role

Meanwhile, preparations for a possible attack by Iran have been ordered by Israel