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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
The duo, 25-year-old Dhanush alias Munna and his wife Roni alias Tule, had been active in the Maad division of Bastar and the Tanda-Malanjkhand Area Committee under the Madhya Pradesh-Maharashtra-Chhattisgarh (MMC) zone of the banned CPI (Maoist), an officer said
Officials say more people may still be trapped inside the buildings. According to CNN, citing the New Territories East Assistant Chief Ambulance Officer, Chou Wing Yin, nine victims -- including a firefighter -- died at the scene, while four others succumbed to their injuries in hospital
Meanwhile, Deputy CM DK Shivakumar denied any factions within the party, stating, There are no groups in the party; there is only one group, that is the Congress. Our group has 140 MLAs. He also accused the BJP of trying to create confusion
A Shalarth ID is an employee identification number for government and government-aided school employees in Maharashtra. It is linked to the centralised Shalarth portal, which the government uses to manage payroll and service records for these employees
External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal, responding to questions during a media briefing, said Pakistan had no moral standing to comment on Indias internal affairs, especially given its own history of bigotry, repression, and systemic mistreatment of its minorities
The `Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana`, which offers Rs 1,500 monthly assistance to eligible women from economically weaker sections, is widely seen as a key factor in influencing the Mahayuti alliances 2024 poll mandate
This marks the second major approval under Phase 2, coming after the sanctioning of Line 2A (VanazChandani Chowk) and Line 2B (RamwadiWagholi/Vitthalwadi). The meeting of the Union Cabinet was chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi
The Nitish Kumar-led government that won the election in November has asked Rabri Devi to vacate her long-occupied residence at 10 Circular Road, where she has lived for nearly two decades
Sri Kalahasti Sub-Divisional Police Officer Narasimha Murthy said that the large tanker, intended for liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), exploded at around 11.30 am while it was being tested for leaks using nitrogen gas
The 40-year-old deceased had been married since 2010 and was found dead by her husband on Tuesday. He immediately took her to Safdarjung Hospital, where doctors declared her dead on arrival
India and Slovenia reviewed their expanding trade ties at the 10th JCTEC meeting in New Delhi, outlining steps to deepen economic cooperation
Direct flights between Pakistan and Bangladesh will restart next month, with Mahan Air operating three weekly DhakaKarachi flights, Bangladeshs envoy said
Discussions about homegrown and self-radicalised terrorists are back on the table, and the Indian security agencies have once again a new headache to deal with
Srinagar recorded its coldest night of the season at minus 3.9 degree Celsius as temperatures across Jammu and Kashmir dipped sharply. Konibal hit minus 5.5 degree celsius, while Pahalgam and Gulmarg also froze. The MeT department predicts dry weather with further temperature drops ahead

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