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Cyclone Ditwah: Heavy rain and winds forecast for coastal 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

28 Nov 2025 10:32 am
US-South Africa ties strained for years, India emerges as global south voice

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

28 Nov 2025 10:28 am
Delhi Red Fort blast: Accused Wani sent to 7-day NIA custody

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

28 Nov 2025 10:21 am
Not allowed to speak: Imran Khan`s sister narrates ordeal of journalism

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

28 Nov 2025 10:15 am
Orange alert as cyclone `Ditwah` nears coasts of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry

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

28 Nov 2025 10:13 am
Nepal issues new NPR100 note featuring updated map

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

28 Nov 2025 10:07 am
Families rejoice as Myanmar releases prisoners ahead of elections

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

28 Nov 2025 10:06 am
PM Modi inaugurates Skyroots Infinity campus in Hyderabad

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

28 Nov 2025 10:04 am
Indian envoy Kwatra discusses trade deal with top US official

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

28 Nov 2025 8:22 am
Aggression towards those doing their job is plain incivility

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

28 Nov 2025 8:10 am
The grim reality of motherhood

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

28 Nov 2025 8:08 am
Woman who cooked noodles on trains charging point booked, apologises for act

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

27 Nov 2025 9:01 pm
Social media content guidelines in final stage: Centre to SC

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

27 Nov 2025 7:06 pm
Months after marriage, Nashik woman dies by suicide; husband among 5 held

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

27 Nov 2025 7:02 pm
Hong Kong inferno death toll rises to 55; eight firefighters among 123 injured

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

27 Nov 2025 5:27 pm
Kharge says he will convene meeting with Rahul, Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar

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

27 Nov 2025 4:54 pm
New study reveals stark gender gaps in Indias public transport workforce

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

27 Nov 2025 4:26 pm
ED arrests WinZO founders in Bengaluru over money laundering case

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

27 Nov 2025 4:13 pm
ED raids 15 sites across 10 states in massive NMC bribery probe

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

27 Nov 2025 3:53 pm
BJP alleges, `Rahul Gandhi building `anti-India` narrative through social media`

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

27 Nov 2025 3:47 pm
Madhya Pradesh: Two dead as dense fog causes fatal collision on Indore-Bhopal NH

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

27 Nov 2025 3:29 pm
Delhi: Shooter of Himanshu Bhau gang held after encounter

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

27 Nov 2025 3:08 pm
Droupadi Murmu set to become first President to address Odisha Assembly

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

27 Nov 2025 3:07 pm
Sheikh Hasina sentenced to 21 years in prison in corruption case

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

27 Nov 2025 2:37 pm
Sharad Pawar slams Mahayuti alliance for money-centric campaigning for polls

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

27 Nov 2025 2:02 pm
Woman with Afghan, Pakistan contacts arrested in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar

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

27 Nov 2025 1:51 pm
Maharashtra: Leopard attacks four-year-old boy in Pune`s Khed; rescued by locals

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

27 Nov 2025 1:49 pm
CG: DGP-IGP meet in Raipur to focus on internal security, Naxal strategy

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

27 Nov 2025 1:14 pm
Delhi chokes yet again as AQI stays very poor for 13th day

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

27 Nov 2025 12:35 pm
Trump denies South Africa invitation to 2026 G20 summit in Miami

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

27 Nov 2025 12:25 pm
Illegal foetal sex determination racket busted in Maharashtra`s Jalna; two held

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

27 Nov 2025 12:24 pm
Uttar Pradesh: A day old baby disappeared from Kushinagar Medical College

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

27 Nov 2025 12:22 pm
European Union set to get first fully-operational offshore CO2 storage site

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

27 Nov 2025 10:35 am
Ukrainian sumo wrestler Aonishiki Arata promoted to ozeki in record time

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

27 Nov 2025 10:33 am
Trump pardons Thanksgiving turkeys Waddle and Gobble with pointed remarks

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

27 Nov 2025 10:23 am
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan to visit Moga and Jalandhar tod

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

27 Nov 2025 10:18 am
Bangladesh: Fire in Dhaka slum leaves thousands homeless, 1,500 shanties damaged

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

27 Nov 2025 10:16 am
Taiwan detects 17 Chinese military sorties and six naval vessels in ADIZ

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

27 Nov 2025 10:12 am
Two National Guard members shot in attack just blocks from the White House

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

27 Nov 2025 10:10 am
UK Labour government proposes tax hikes in latest budget announcement

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

27 Nov 2025 10:08 am
AI and facial recognition help Pakistani woman reunite with family after 17 year

After 17 years, Pakistani woman Kiran, lost as a child in Islamabad, was reunited with her family. AI-powered facial recognition and tracking software, along with police records, helped a cybersecurity expert locate her parents and close the long-standing missing person case

27 Nov 2025 10:06 am
President Murmu says, `Constitution is nations identity, pride`

On Constitution Day, President Droupadi Murmu called the Constitution Indias cornerstone and guiding text for national pride, shedding colonial mindset, and fostering nationalism. Digital versions in nine languages and a commemorative booklet were released

27 Nov 2025 10:03 am
All said and done!

Travis Heads positive utterances before walking out to bat to hit an epic Ashes century at Perth has gone down in cricket folklore. There he is with the likes of Garry Sobers, Kapil Dev, and Sachin Tendulkar

27 Nov 2025 10:03 am
MP: VIT students torch college campus over poor water and food quality

At VIT Sehore, 30004000 students protested poor food and water quality, claiming it caused jaundice. The unrest turned violent, with buses, vehicles, and campus property set on fire. Police intervened, and the college declared a holiday till November 30

27 Nov 2025 9:59 am
Israeli forces respond to explosive threat, no injuries reported

During the Five Stones anti-terror offensive, a terrorist threw explosives at an IDF paratroopers reconnaissance patrol in Qabatiya, Samaria. Israeli forces responded with gunfire, killing the attacker and destroying additional explosives. No Israeli personnel were injured

27 Nov 2025 9:17 am
Haryana: National-level teen player crushed by basketball pole in Rohtak

Hardik Rathi, a 16-year-old national-level player, lost his life in a shocking accident when a basketball pole collapsed on him during practice in Rohtak. CCTV footage shows the moment the pole gave way, sparking outrage over poor sports infrastructure

27 Nov 2025 8:55 am
Delhi Red Fort Blast: NIA arrests seventh accused in Haryana

The NIA arrested Soyab of Faridabad for providing logistical support before the lethal Delhi Red Fort Blast. The agency continues searches across states and produced two accused before court for possible custody

27 Nov 2025 8:53 am
Memorials to our fallen heroes must be maintained

It deteriorated with time, with one person even stating that it is better if it had disappeared since it was painful to look at it in this state

27 Nov 2025 7:57 am
Constitution empowers every citizen to fulfil dreams: Maharashtra CM Fadnavis

Referring to the ongoing canvassing for local bodies, the chief minister said, In democracy, you cannot sit at home and do politics. If someone thinks that people will vote for them anyhow, then they are under a wrong impression

26 Nov 2025 11:18 pm
Arbitrary actions hinder rebuilding trust: India on Arunachal womans allegation

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) underlined that the maintenance of peace and tranquillity in border regions remains essential for the overall development of IndiaChina relations.

26 Nov 2025 10:29 pm