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Oil falls as Ukraine signals support for framework of Russia peace deal

Oil prices dropped as Ukraine suggested a U.S.-led peace effort might succeed. This could lead to the lifting of sanctions on Russian energy. Exp

Warner Bros Discovery seeks improved bids by December 1, sources say

Warner Bros Discovery is seeking better offers for its sale by December 1. The company is exploring its options after receiving initial bids from

Brazil's Bolsonaro to Serve 27-Year Term as Court Finalizes Ruling

Bolsonaro was in September convicted over a scheme to stop leftist Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva from taking office after the 2022 elections, and tha

Taiwan president says he will propose extra $40 billion in defence spending

Taiwan is boosting its defense with a $40 billion supplementary budget. This includes major new arms purchases from the United States. The move a

'Arunachal is indisputably part of India,' India warns China over intl air travel norm violations

Ethiopian volcano subsides, leaving a trail of disruption and canceled flights

An official in charge of health in northern Ethiopias Afdera district said the residents were coughing and mobile medical services from the large

Morning Digest: India strongly took up with China detention of woman from Arunachal Pradesh; Trump sends Witkoff to Moscow after fine-tuned plan to end war, and more

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Maxton Hall Season 2 Finale Episode 6 release date, time and Season 3 renewal update: Global release timings, schedule, what to expect, how to watch

Maxton Hall Season 2 Finale Episode 6 release date, time and Season 3 renewal details the full release schedule, streaming platform, global timin

San Diego Zoos 141-Year-Old Tortoise Gramma Dies

It's not clear exactly when the tortoise arrived at the San Diego Zoo, but zoo officials said she came from the Bronx Zoo in either 1928 or 1931

Boeing wins $2.47 billion contract for 15 additional US Air Force KC-46A tankers

Boeing has secured a significant contract worth $2.47 billion for 15 more KC-46A Pegasus aerial refueling tankers. This follows a similar deal la

India condemns 'arbitrary detention' of citizen in China, reaffirms Arunachal Pradesh as 'integral part'

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said the matter has been taken up with Chinese authorities at a high level, while reiterating that Arunach

Mexico approves bill to prevent, punish extortion with up to 42 years in prison

The bill targets a crime that has climbed to record levels this year, rising 7% in the first six months to 5,887 registered victims

US budget deficit hits $284 billion in October; report impacted by shutdown

America's government reported a $284 billion deficit in October. This figure was influenced by a federal shutdown and a shift of some November be

NRI deposits dip 40% in H1 as India-US interest gap narrows

Experts suggest expats may be investing in stock markets

Trump Sends Envoy to Moscow to Finalise Ukraine Deal

An initial US plan which was heavily weighted in Russia's favor has been replaced by one taking in more of Ukraine's interests

Ex-President Bolsonaro starts serving 27-year sentence for Brazil coup plot

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro begins a 27-year prison sentence. The Supreme Court finalized his conviction for a coup plot. Bolsonaro

MCA picks squad for first two matches of Vijay Merchant Trophy

By Our Reporter Shillong, Nov 25: The Meghalaya Cricket Association has named its squad for the first two matches of the multi-day U-16 boys Vija

SSA Champions Cup: Ribor nets treble for Shillong Lajong

By Our Reporter Shillong, Nov 25: Riborlang L Lyngkhoi scored the first hat-trick of the SSA Champions Cup 2025 in Shillong Lajongs 6-0 rout of M

Trump says he's sending his envoys to see Putin and Ukrainians after fine-tuning plan to end war

President Donald Trump is advancing his plan to end the Ukraine war. Envoys are meeting with Russian and Ukrainian officials. Trump suggests Ukra

FC Goa travel to Iraq for crucial clash against Al Zawraa SC

Baghdad, Nov 25: FC Goa return to continental duty with a high-stakes trip to Baghdad, where they face Al Zawraa SC in a crucial AFC Champions Le

Trump says China's Xi 'more or less agreed' to accelerate purchases of US goods

President Donald Trump stated that Chinese President Xi Jinping has agreed to speed up and boost Beijing's purchases of American products. This f

Madanriting, Lagan 2.0 register massive wins in MLA Trophy

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Nov 25: The Shillong Cricket League witnessed two utterly dominant displays as Madanriting and Lagan 2.0 registered mas

One spouse is enough, Vatican tells world's Catholics

The Vatican has issued a new decree emphasizing that marriage is a lifelong commitment between one man and one woman. The Church discourages poly

Mlaya finishes 4th at National Kickboxing Championship

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Nov 25: Meghalaya delivered a standout performance at the National Kickboxing Championship 2025, clinching an impressiv

SCA sets Dec 1 start for Divison Leagues

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Nov 25: The Shillong Cricket Association (SCA) has announced that the 202526 season of the 3rd and 2nd Division Leagues

Zelenskiy says Ukraine ready to advance peace plan, will discuss disputed points with Trump

Ukraine signals readiness for a U.S.-backed peace plan. President Zelenskiy wants to discuss key issues with President Trump, including European

US retail sales growth cools; consumer sentiment sags amid job market worries

American shoppers bought less in September. Higher prices due to tariffs are making consumers cautious. This slowdown follows a period of strong

Deeptech startup LightSpeed Photonics raises $6.5M led by Pi Ventures

The company plans to establish an R&D facility to accelerate pilot turnaround. The latest round will also support its collaborations with OEM, EM

Pentagon advances Golden Dome missile defense with new Space Force contracts

The U.S. Space Force is launching a major missile defense initiative. Several companies have received contracts to build prototype space-based in

Celebs visit Dharmendras family to offer condolences

A day after veteran star Dharmendras death, prominent faces from Bollywood including Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt and Ajay Devgn visited the screen

HP to cut about 6,000 jobs by 2028, ramps up AI efforts

Computer and printer maker HP announced Tuesday a sweeping restructuring plan that will eliminate about 10 percent of its workforce globally as t

Dear X Episodes 9 and 10 release date, time and how to watch: Global release timings, schedule, plot, runtime, what to expect, cast, Episode 7 and 8 recap

Dear X Episodes 9 and 10 release date, time and how to watch details are confirmed for global viewers. The K-drama continues its weekly two-episo

Cabinet takes serious note of BRS charges on industrial land policy

BRS leaders indulging in mudslinging against govt. for political gains, relocation of industries within ORR limits not new, issue was mooted by p

UN Begins Process To Elect Next Secretary-General

The search for the next Secretary-General of the United Nations launched Tuesday, as member states were invited to send nominations to replace An

Renovation work at bus terminus in Thiruvanmiyur to be completed by April

The terminus is being redeveloped at a cost of 35.11 crorewith passenger amenities such as waiting area, shops and parking space; nearly 70 buses

S&P 500, Nasdaq and Dow rally for third day as Fed rate-cut bets surge amid growing spotlight on Google-Nvidia AI chip battle

The Dow Jones Industrial Average surged 664 points, marking a three-day winning streak, as investor focus shifted to the Federal Reserve's potent

Sub-Registrar held for facilitating fraud in land registration

History sheeter gets 10 years jail for harassing woman, pushing her from train

A jnani is discovered

Minority Status for SMVDIME to Address Hindu Sentiments

K B Jandial kbjandial@gmail.com The ongoing turmoil surrounding admission of the first batch of fifty MBBS students for the 2025-26 academic year

Rashpal S Dhaliwal conferred title of The Father of Education in Tokyo

Excelsior Correspondent MOHALI, Nov 25: In a historic international recognition, Rashpal Singh Dhaliwal, Founder Chancellor of CGC University, Mo

J&K Pavilion steals the show at IITF 2025, draws record crowds

Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Nov 25: The Jammu and Kashmir Trade Promotion Organisation (JKTPO), under the aegis of the Department of Indus

SMVDU organizes quiz competition on `Emerging Business Scenario in India

JAMMU, Nov 25: A quiz competition, themed Emerging Business Scenario in India was organized by the School of Business, Faculty of Management, Shr

Mirpur Massacre: Towards an Honest Reckoning

Col Satish Singh Lalotra slalotra4729@gmail.com Failure is a temporary state, where most valuable lessons are learntThis single sentence in itsel

South Park Season 28 Episode 4 release time and how to watch: When will new episode and finale air? Here's storyline, Episode 3 recap

South Park Season 28 Episode 4 release time and how to watch details the confirmed schedule for the new episode, its network, streaming plan, plo

DIPR promotes J&K Film Policy at IFFI Goa

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 25: The Jammu and Kashmir Government, through Department of Information and Public Relations (DIPR), participa

Tour operators begin 4-day Kashmir visit to boost tourism

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Nov 25: Tour operators from different parts of the country today started a four-day familiarisation (FAM) trip

Markets extend losses for third day; Sensex falls 314 pts

Mumbai, Nov 25: Stock markets closed lower for the third consecutive session on Tuesday with the benchmark Sensex sliding nearly 314 points due t

Two-day workshop on skill development concludes at JU

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 25: A two-day workshop titled From Idea to Impact: Creativity as a Career Skill organized by the Skill Incubat

Rupee falls 6 paise to 89.22 against US Dollar

Mumbai, Nov 25: The rupee pared initial gains and settled 6 paise lower at 89.22 against the greenback on Tuesday, weighed down by negative cues

Advocates, civil society slam alleged intimidation of Muslim students at Kalyan college

Advocates and civil society condemn intrusion at Ideal College, call it a violation of constitutionalrightsand warn of Bombay High Court action i

Adani enterprises initiates massive rights issue

NEW DELHI, Nov 25: Adani Enterprises, the flagship company of Gautam Adanis conglomerate, has launched one of Indias largest rights issues, offer

Konaseema Prabhala Teertham set to be declared as State festival of A.P.

The four-century-old festival is celebrated during Sankranthi, displaying a chariot procession taken out by 11 villages

DTs to isolate non-Sebi businesses

NEW DELHI, Nov 25: Sebi instructed Debenture Trustees (DTs) to conduct non-Sebi-regulated activities via separate business units with distinct st

Exports in positive zone so far this month: Goyal

NEW DELHI, Nov 25: Indias exports have remained in the positive zone so far this month, Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said. H

India, EAEU to kick off trade agreement talks: Goyal

NEW DELHI, Nov 25 : India will begin formal trade agreement negotiations with the Russia-led Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) from Wednesday, Comme

Must remain proactive, ahead of curve & future-ready: Rajnath

Chasing 549, India in trouble at 27/2; South Africa eye series sweep

GUWAHATI, Nov 25: India stared down the barrel as a ruthless South Africa slowly tortured the home side by posting an improbable victory target o

Gadkari visits Barsana in Mathura, listens to Bhagwat Katha

MATHURA (UP), Nov 25: Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari on Tuesday visited Barsana in Mathura. During his more than thr

Centuries-old wounds are healing today: Modi

PM hoists Dharmadhwaj atop Ram Mandir *Ayodhya is the land where ideals are transformed into action Prabhat Ranjan Deen AYODHYA, Nov 25. Ayodhya

ET Exclusive: If India wants foreign capital in banking, forced glide backs are unattractive, says Emirates NBD CEO Nelson

Voting rights should also be at par with economic stake said Australian born Nelson the man responsible for transforming the Dubai HQ-ed bank wit

Tetrapod-shaped nanoparticles could make plastics easier to process, finds IIT study

Researchers from IIT Bombay, Madras, and Kanpur have found that adding tetrapod-shaped nanoparticles to polymers like polystyrene can reduce visc

Gen Dwivedi leads armed forces in paying tributes to fallen warriors of Op Pawan

NEW DELHI, Nov 25: Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi on Tuesday led the armed forces in paying tributes to Indian soldiers who laid down their lives

Sikh Progressive Front organizes exhibition hockey matches

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 25: To commemorate the 350th Shaheedi Divas of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur ji, the Sikh Progressive Front org

CM reviews progress of Revenue Deptts infrastructure projects

* Lays foundation of modern ATS Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 25: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today chaired a meeting at the Civil Secretar

Parkinsons disease causes progressive changes in brains blood vessels: Study

Researchers in Australia have found that Parkinsons disease causes significant and progressive changes in the brains blood vessels, changing the

Rishi Sunak leads UKs targeted prostate cancer screening drive

LONDON, Nov 25 : Britains former prime minister Rishi Sunak is leading a campaign to make targeted prostate cancer screening a priority for the s

Flag hoisting beginning of a new era: Yogi

AYODHYA, Nov 25. Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh and Gorakhpeet-hadheesh Yogi Adityanath emphasized that the flag hoisting is not the conclusion

Heritage Walk organized to celebrate Jammus cultural legacy

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 25: To mark World Heritage Week, the Directorate of Tourism, Jammu, in collaboration with the District

Integrating palliative care into public health system can boost access: Study

Integrating palliative care into the public health system can help universalise access and improve healthcare, according to a study. Palliative c

Sanchar Saathi helps recover over 50K stolen phones in Oct

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) announced on Tuesday that its digital safety initiative, Sanchar Saathi, has enabled the recovery of m

SC backs sacking of Lt for shunning his troops' rituals

Amid row over BLO deaths, EC says it'll meet TMC MPs Friday

World Heritage Week concludes with grand felicitation ceremony

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 25: World Heritage Week 2025 concluded today with a grand felicitation ceremony held at Abhinav Theatre here.

Govt announces winter vacations

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 25: The School Education Department today announced winter vacation schedule for all Government and recognized

Neuro-otology workshop held at AIIMS Jammu

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 25: AIIMS Jammu organized a two-day National Neuro-Otology workshop on 21-22 November, bringing together leadi

EPFO organizes seminar for trade unions on four Labour Codes

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 25: The Employees Provident Fund Organization (EPFO), Regional Office Jammu, organized a seminar to brief and

Narco supply module busted, 3 arrested

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Nov 25: The Narcotics Control Bureau Srinagar today dismantled a narcotics supply module in Kashmir and arreste

No benefit of Heritage Week activities, Darbar Move to Jammu tourism: DSS

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 25: The Dogra Sadar Sabha (DSS) held an emergent meeting of its core group under the chairmanship of President

Book titled Kashmir in the Line of Fire released

Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Nov 25: A book Kashmir in the Line of Fire, written by Major General Ranjan Mahajan, was released here today.

HC seeks personal appearance of officers

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Nov 25: The High Court has sought personal appearance of higher officials in Government for wilful disobedience

Mukesh Ambani meets Samsung brass in Seoul, talks about expanding cooperation

MUMBAI, Nov 25 : Reliance Group chairman Mukesh Ambani, who is in South Korea, met Samsungs top executives, including Samsung chairman Lee Jae-yo

Missing Virginia coach Travis Turners wife defends him as he remains on the run amid shocking allegations of child pornography

Travis Turner, a Virginia high school football coach, is missing. Authorities are searching for the 46-year-old after issuing arrest warrants. Hi

BC Sarpanch Seats Cut Across Nalgonda Region

BC groups argue that if 42% reservation had been applied, BCs should have secured up to 310 sarpanch posts. Instead, reservations for SCs, STs an

STEMI Programme Saves Over 3,000 Lives In AP

Satya Kumar Yadav said Asha workers and ANMs would receive training to identify early symptoms as part of the Non-Communicable Diseases-4.0 surve

Mamata will not get Matua votes, Suvendu claims after TMC rally

The BJP MLA also wrote to Chief Election Commissioner accusing State police officials of being affiliated to TMC and demanding the deployment of

Hidmas Killing Triggers Naxal-Surrender Spree In South Bastar

The surrendered Maoists included several divisional committee members (DVCM), area committee members (ACMs), military members of company number s

Arunachal integral part of India, govt tells China

Row Deepens As Beijing Insists It Does Not Recognise State

Trump sends Witkoff to Moscow after fine-tuning plan to end war

The U.S. President suggested he could eventually meet with Mr. Putin and Mr. Zelenskyy, but not until further progress has been made in negotiati

Will set aside poll in Maharashtra if quota over 50%: SC