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Satellite-tagged falcons reach Africa in epic migration from Manipur

IAS officer Supriya Sahu described the journey as a display of raw beauty of migration, precision, instinct, wind, stamina, and courage, praising the incredible feat of these migratory birds

20 Nov 2025 9:46 pm
PM Modi to highlight key issues affecting Global South at G20 leaders summit

India looks forward to a productive G20 Summit in Johannesburg ahead of PM Modi`s visit to South Africa from Nov 2123. MEA says the summit will help in maintaining the continuity of Indias 2023 G20 priorities, with discussions on growth, climate, energy transition, debt, and global cooperation

20 Nov 2025 9:22 pm
Presidential reference: SC rejects objections of Oppn-ruled states

In its unanimous verdict, a five-judge bench headed by Chief Justice B R Gavai said the unique nature of the advisory jurisdiction of court lies in its institutional character

20 Nov 2025 8:55 pm
Delhi blast: Court remands four accused to 10-day NIA custody

A Special NIA Court granted 10-day custody of four accused linked to the November 10 Red Fort blast. With these arrests, the NIA has detained six suspects as it probes the terror conspiracy

20 Nov 2025 8:46 pm
316 million women faced sexual violence in past year: WHO report

A new WHO report released ahead of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women reveals that 316 million women and 12.5 million adolescent girls suffered sexual or partner violence in the past year, with global progress remaining painfully slow

20 Nov 2025 8:22 pm
Mamata Banerjee writes to CEC, urges him to halt SIR of voter rolls

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee mentioned that she has time and again raised concerns over the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls in the state and is now compelled to write to CEC

20 Nov 2025 8:12 pm
ED files charge sheet against Robert Vadra in UK-based Sanjay Bhandari case

The supplementary prosecution complaint has been filed before a special Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) court in Delhi, said officers

20 Nov 2025 7:30 pm
Nepal Gen-Z protest: Curfew reimposed after fresh tension erupts, 10 injured

Fresh violence erupted in Nepals Bara district as Gen Z protesters clashed with CPN-UML supporters, leaving 10 injured and prompting a curfew. Demonstrators accused police of failing to act after earlier clashes, leading to tear gas, aerial fire, and retaliation from youths

20 Nov 2025 7:19 pm
`Implement immediate safety measures at Navale Bridge accident zone in Pune`

The information was shared by Pune Member of Parliament (MP) and Union Minister of State for Cooperation and Civil Aviation Muralidhar Mohol. The directive comes in the wake of a recent fatal accident at Navale Bridge that claimed eight lives

20 Nov 2025 7:02 pm
Four more held in Delhi blast case, sent to NIA custody for 10 days

The accused have been identified as Dr Muzammil Shakeel Ganai of Pulwama, Dr Adeel Ahmed Rather of Anantnag and Mufti Irfan Ahmad Wagay of Shopian all from Jammu and Kashmir and Dr Shaheen Saeed of Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. They were arrested earlier in the day, taking the total arrests to six

20 Nov 2025 5:59 pm
IRCTC announces `Dazzling Dubai` tour for January 2026, check details

The 4 nights and 5 days package will take more than 150 passengers from cities such as Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Bhopal, Indore, Delhi, Jaipur, Hyderabad, Chennai, and Bangalore, an official statement said

20 Nov 2025 5:55 pm
Five held after Gujarat Forest Department seize leopard skin in Valsad

The operation was carried out jointly by Wildlife SOS, the Gujarat Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (GSPCA) and the Gujarat Forest Department after they received a confidential tip-off

20 Nov 2025 5:47 pm
Bihar Election 2025: Nitish Kumars new cabinet reflects strategic caste balance

Hours after taking oath as Bihar CM for the 10th time, Nitish Kumar expanded his NDA cabinet with 26 ministers. The new council reflects a recalibrated caste balance, boosting Rajput, Bhumihar, OBC, EBC, and minority representation while reducing Brahmin presence

20 Nov 2025 5:26 pm
Aleema Khan gets relief as court cancels warrants; prosecution asked to justify

A Rawalpindi ATC withdrew arrest warrants for Aleema Khan after she appeared in court, while seeking a prosecution response on earlier orders freezing her assets

20 Nov 2025 5:26 pm
Protesters attempt to storm Sangai festival venue, police fire tear gas shells

Security forces fired tear gas as protesters tried to storm the Sangai festival venue in Imphal, demanding conflict resolution and rehabilitation of displaced families before celebrations begin

20 Nov 2025 5:08 pm
Nepal: Tension continues to flare in Bara for 2nd day, authorities clamp curfew

Tension surged in Nepals Bara district for a second day as Gen Z protesters clashed with police, prompting authorities to reimpose a curfew amid growing political instability

20 Nov 2025 4:39 pm
Heroin, meth tablets worth over Rs 26 cr seized in Mizoram, 2 arrested

BSF and the Mizoram Excise Department seized heroin and methamphetamine worth over Rs 26 crore near Aizawl and arrested two Myanmar nationals involved in cross-border smuggling

20 Nov 2025 4:18 pm
Litti-Chokha to Makhana Kheer: A look at the lavish spread planned for guests

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, and the chief ministers of nearly a dozen National Democratic Alliance (NDA) -ruled states were present at the ceremony. They were welcomed with an extensive spread showcasing Bihars famed cuisine

20 Nov 2025 4:17 pm
Karnataka police to launch a hunt for robbery involved in Rs 7.11 crore heist

Karnataka Police are hunting a gang that robbed Rs 7.11 crore in broad daylight in Bengaluru after posing as RBI officials and threatening staff at gunpoint

20 Nov 2025 3:42 pm
Four feared dead as SUV plunges into deep gorge at Tamhini Ghat in Raigad

Teams from Pune-based NGOs RESQ CT and SVRSS are assisting the authorities, and drones are being used to help locate any additional victims in the difficult terrain

20 Nov 2025 3:36 pm
WHO: 316 mn women and 12.5 mn adolescent girls worldwide faced sexual violence

A WHO report reveals that 316 million women and 12.5 million adolescent girls faced sexual violence in the last 12 months, warning of persistent global inaction

20 Nov 2025 2:56 pm
Two trains collide in Czech Republic, several injured

The accident took place near the city of Ceske Budejovice at around 6:20 am. Two people were seriously injured while about 40 suffered light injuries, the regional rescue service said

20 Nov 2025 2:42 pm
IMD issues cyclone alert in Andaman, predicts heavy rains

Heavy to very heavy rainfall of 720 cm is likely at one or two locations in the Nicobar Islands, while heavy rainfall (711 cm) is also expected in parts of the Andaman Islands, the IMD stated

20 Nov 2025 2:32 pm
Delhi: Three schools receive bomb threats, search ops underway

Three private schools in Delhi received bomb threat emails, triggering search operations by police and emergency teams. No suspicious items found yet

20 Nov 2025 1:46 pm
Remarks against Army: SC extends stay on trial court proceedings against Gandhi

The Supreme Court has extended till December 4 its stay on trial court proceedings against Rahul Gandhi in a case linked to his alleged derogatory remarks on the Army

20 Nov 2025 12:48 pm
SC says courts cannot fix timeline for Governor or Prez to give assent to bills

The Supreme Court ruled that courts cannot fix timelines for Governors or the President to assent to state bills, nor grant deemed assent, stressing constitutional federalism

20 Nov 2025 12:48 pm
JD(U) chief Nitish Kumar sworn in as Bihar CM for record 10th time

The swearing-in ceremony was attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, BJP national president J P Nadda and several other top leaders of the NDA

20 Nov 2025 12:45 pm
Trump says tariff threat stopped India-Pakistan war; claims Modi, Sharif called

Donald Trump has claimed he stopped an India-Pakistan conflict by threatening 350 pc tariffs, asserting that both countries leaders contacted him to avoid escalation

20 Nov 2025 11:41 am
Delhi air quality remains very poor for seventh straight day, AQI at 398

Data on the Central Pollution Control Board`s (CPCB) Sameer app also showed that 21 of the 40 stations recorded Air Quality Index (AQI) levels in the `severe` category

20 Nov 2025 11:40 am
JDU chief Nitish Kumar to take oath as Bihar CM for record 10th time today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and other prominent leaders of the NDA are expected to attend the swearing-in ceremony. The PM had skipped the swearing-in ceremony in the year 2020

20 Nov 2025 10:16 am
Woman linked to jailed IMC chiefs family assaulted at her Bareilly residence

According to Baradari Inspector Dhananjay Pandey, Khan`s complaint said she was attacked around 9 pm on Tuesday. A man clothed in black and wore a bag on his shoulder entered her house, pulled out a knife and tried to attack her

20 Nov 2025 9:09 am
Rajasthan Cabinet clears new diaspora department, Rs 15,600-crore energy JV

It will strengthen their engagement with the state government and promote Brand Rajasthan on the global stage. It will organise outreach programmes such as Pravasi Rajasthani Day, honour ceremonies, exchange initiatives, and operate a portal for registering diaspora associations, Rathore said

20 Nov 2025 9:07 am
After months of fighting it, Trump signs bill to make Epstein case files public

It allows for redactions about Epstein`s victims for ongoing federal investigations, but DOJ cannot withhold information due to embarrassment, reputational harm, or political sensitivity.

20 Nov 2025 9:04 am
Trump says will welcome skilled immigrants to US, willing to take `heat` for it

Trump said that a large number of plants, including extremely complex ones, are being built in the US that will contribute significantly to the country`s economic growth

20 Nov 2025 8:59 am
Trump says will meet NYC Mayor-elect Mamdani in White House on Friday

In his fiery victory speech, Mamdani had challenged Trump, who has launched a crackdown on immigration in his second term as President, asserting that New York will be powered by immigrants and, after his historic victory, will be led by an immigrant

20 Nov 2025 8:57 am
Over 50 crore electors receive forms in phase two of electoral roll revision

Phase two of the SIR exercise began on November 4 with the enumeration stage and will continue till December 4; In its daily SIR bulletin, the poll authority said over 50.35 crore enumeration forms have been distributed in the 12 states and Union territories

20 Nov 2025 8:54 am
Researchers develop worlds first portable underwater exoskeleton for divers

Moving underwater is far more energetically demanding than walking on land because divers must continuously contend with water resistance

20 Nov 2025 8:51 am
Swiss Alps slopes contaminated by toxic ski wax chemicals

But because PFAS do not naturally break down, they persist for centuries in the environment once released

20 Nov 2025 8:48 am
US Senate unanimously clears Jeffrey Epstein Files bill

With the Senates approval, no further action is needed in the chamber. The bill will now be sent directly to President Donald Trump for his signature to become law

20 Nov 2025 8:45 am
Kissing began 20 million years ago with our ape ancestors

The results indicate kissing is an ancient trait in large apes, evolving in the ancestor to that group 21.5-16.9 million years ago. It was retained over the course of evolution and is still present in most large apes

20 Nov 2025 8:41 am
US President Donald Trump, Saudi crown prince ink major deals

Saudi investment of $1 trillion for the US; Riyadh to get F-35 fighter jets

20 Nov 2025 8:38 am
Hey Aus, you broke tradition!

With Perth and not Brisbane hosting an Ashes opener after 43 years, it is hoped that Fridays Test will not be controversy-laced like it was in two Australia vs England series openers in 1979-80 and 1982-83

20 Nov 2025 6:38 am
Lend ear to Parel locals affected by Elphinstone bridge razing

Cracks have reportedly widened, walls have begun to shake each time heavy machinery is activated, and shop owners say their businesses are suffering due to the unsafe environment

20 Nov 2025 6:34 am
Nitish Kumar set for record 10th oath as Bihar CM on Thursday; what to expect

Preparations for the swearing-in ceremony at Patnas historic Gandhi Maidan are in the final stages, with Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and several senior NDA leaders expected to attend

19 Nov 2025 10:42 pm
Anmol Bishnoi remanded in NIA custody for 11 days after extradition from US

He was subsequently taken to the NIA headquarters for further interrogation. NIA Special Public Prosecutor confirmed that the court granted an 11-day remand and directed that Bishnoi be produced again on November 29

19 Nov 2025 10:02 pm
125 Indian nationals repatriated from Thailand via IAF flights

According to the Indian Embassy in Bangkok, this latest group brings the total number of Indians rescued from scam centres in Myanmars Myawaddy and repatriated via Thailand since March to 1,500

19 Nov 2025 8:34 pm
Seven Maoists killed in encounter in Andhra Pradesh; 50 held in major crackdown

Speaking at a press conference in Vijayawada, ADGP (Intelligence) Mahesh Chandra Laddha said three of those killed in an encounter on Wednesday were women

19 Nov 2025 6:25 pm
Nitish Kumar unanimously elected NDA leader ahead of govt formation in Bihar

Kumars deputies, Samrat Choudhary and Vijay Kumar Sinha, along with Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) chief Chirag Paswan and Bihar Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Dilip Kumar Jaiswal, were present during the announcement

19 Nov 2025 5:38 pm
Anmol Bishnoi, prime accused in Baba Siddiqui case, arrested by NIA

The NIA arrested gangster Anmol Bishnoi, brother of jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, after his deportation from the US. Accused of aiding terrorists Goldy Brar and Lawrence Bishnoi, Anmol allegedly ran overseas operations, funded the gang, and coordinated terror-linked activities between 2020 and 2023

19 Nov 2025 3:23 pm
Samrat Choudhary named as BJP legislative leader, Nitish likely to be next CM

Ahead of Bihars new government formation, BJP names Samrat Choudhary its legislature party leader; NDA set to elect Nitish Kumar, Bihar prepares for government formation on November 20

19 Nov 2025 2:40 pm