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A nine-year-old Class 3 student died after a school fence collapsed at Middle School Janbazpora in Kupwara on Children's Day. Following the tragedy, the Directorate of School Education Kashmir suspended a teacher and ordered an inquiry.

The Economic Offences Wing of the Jammu Crime Branch has filed a chargesheet against five accused allegedly involved in an inter-state visa fraud racket. The syndicate reportedly cheated unemployed youth on the pretext of arranging overseas work visas, including one victim who was duped of Rs 11.62 lakh through a fake New Zealand visa and fabricated flight tickets.

The regulator received 15.29 lakh complaints, while artificial intelligence systems flagged 19.9 billion suspected spam communications. Enforcement included disconnections, restrictions and sender verification measures

Veteran Telugu actor Giribabu died on Saturday at the age of 83 in Hyderabad, reportedly following prolonged health issues and age-related illness. He had been receiving treatment at a private hospital. The actor featured in over 600 films

Comedian Samay Raina has sparked a social media debate over a joke about India's Got Latent contestant Salma Deewani. His cousin is her husband remark has gone viral, with several social media users questioning whether the joke mocked the Muslim community.

Around 1,600 kg of rotten meat was seized at Budgam Railway Station after Railway Police alerted the Food Safety Department about a suspicious consignment. Police have launched an investigation to identify those behind the transportation and supply of unhygienic meat, reportedly intended for a factory in the Bypass area.

Archies slipped into a 1.58 crore loss in Q2 FY27 as revenue fell 33% to 12.39 crore. H1 revenue declined 37% to 20.30 crore, while net loss reached 2.96 crore.

On November 14, 24-carat gold was priced at around Rs 1.40 lakh per 10 grams, while 22-carat gold stood at approximately Rs 1.28 lakh. Silver traded around Rs 1.81 lakh per kg.

Chhath Puja 2026 is being celebrated from November 13 to 16, and devotional music is an integral part of the festivities. From Sharda Sinha's popular Bhojpuri tracks, including Kelwa Ke Paat Par and Uga Hai Suraj Dev, to Bollywood songs such as Chhathi Maiyya and Bulaye Chhathi Maa, here are five songs to add to your playlist.

Rajan shared pictures with the actor on Instagram, expressing happiness about their reunion and a fresh beginning. Hina responded with an emotional note about gratitude, forgiveness and mutual respect, saying she never wanted to say anything she couldn't take back.

Congress leader Sam Pitroda alleges surveillance of his phone, laptop and bank accounts but says he cannot identify those responsible, distancing himself from Rahul Gandhi's accusation against PM Modi.

Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri has resigned from his Rajya Sabha seat representing Uttar Pradesh, with Chairman C P Radhakrishnan accepting his resignation from November 14. Puri was elected unopposed from Madhya Pradesh on November 5, and his new tenure will continue until April 2, 2030.

Hitting back, Shivakumar said, It is my state, my right, maintaining that Karnataka was entitled to construct the dam while protecting Tamil Nadu's allocated share of Cauvery water. He also urged the Centre to expedite the necessary clearances, arguing that the project would benefit Bengaluru

Disney is in the middle of massive theme park expansions at their resorts around the world. They have committed to spending $60 billion over the next decade expanding the Disney theme parks and cruise line. Now, a new theme park that was thought to be in active development, but that was never announced, has been shelved.

Yes Bank has denied reports of a $3.4 million (around Rs 32 crore) cyber fraud involving government accounts, stating that its systems remain secure and it has suffered no financial losses. The bank has termed the report published by The Banker factually incorrect and sought a retraction.

According to Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data, IIT Delhi recorded an AQI of 488, followed by ITO at 455, Anand Vihar at 419, Rohini at 413 and Rajokri Border at 402, all falling in the severe category.

Astrotalk disappears from Apple App Store; company says working to restore availability

Compare discount broking vs. full-service broking across brokerage charges, research support, and trading platforms to decide which stockbroker model best fits your investment style.

Adobe's APAC AI adoption report highlights India as a global AI innovation hub, with 63% of Indian creatives identifying as AI Innovators and Adobe expanding local investments via the IndiaAI Mission

Bharti Airtel Chairman Sunil Bharti Mittal has urged India to retain control over satellite internet shutdown mechanisms, citing national security concerns. He called for domestic monitoring, secure gateways and multiple service providers as India prepares satellite broadband regulations.

Survivors of the fatal bus-truck collision in Assam have alleged that the passenger vehicle was overloaded, carrying nearly 60 people against its capacity of around 30, and travelling at nearly 100 kmph before entering the wrong lane.

Microsoft has apologised for a major global outage affecting Outlook, Teams, OneDrive and other services, clarifying that a technical issue during a network capacity upgrade caused the disruption. The company ruled out a cyberattack and AI agents as the cause

The company investigated the authentication issues, deployed a fix and subsequently marked the login outage as resolved. However, some services continued to experience degraded performance, while a separate disruption affected the Microsoft 365 connector.

Gold and silver prices remained under pressure on November 13, hovering near their 52-week lows for the third consecutive session. A stronger US dollar, rising US Treasury yields and expectations of a possible Federal Reserve interest rate hike in December weighed on precious metal

. Emergency ambulance services are free, while non-emergency transfers cost 2,500 per trip. Blinkit has also operationalised its second ambulance training academy in Horamavu and is hiring paramedics, ambulance pilots and General Duty Assistants.

Hours after recovering the bullet-riddled bodies of two Special Police Officers (SPOs) in Kishtwar's Dachhan area, Jammu and Kashmir Police released posters of three wanted terrorists and announced a cash reward of Rs 30 lakh for information leading to their arrest. Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha condemned the killing of the two policemen and expressed condolences to their families.

The Enforcement Directorate has arrested former Pathankot ADC Kuldeep Singh and stone crusher operator Nipun Mahajan in a money laundering investigation involving alleged illegal mining and fraudulent transfer of 92 acres of shamlat land. An IIT Ropar survey reportedly estimated illegal excavation worth Rs 367.5 crore across seven sites.

Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk has claimed that he was placed under house arrest a day after announcing an indefinite dharna against the decision to hold LAHDC elections during winter. Amid the controversy, the Ladakh administration has banned rallies, protests, dharnas and hunger strikes in Leh and Kargil during the Model Code of Conduct for municipal elections.

Families of victims of the 1984 anti-Sikh riots, along with DSGMC members, burned a copy of Sonia Gandhi's memoir 'Belonging: A Journey of Love' at Delhi's Rakab Ganj Gurdwara on Thursday. The protest was triggered by her remarks describing the riots as a ragic and shameful chapter in India's history

Samreen Kaur's reported engagement to Indian cricketer Arshdeep Singh has brought renewed attention to her past association with Ashish Chanchlani. Social media users have revisited their old collaborations and interactions, bringing back discussions about the dating rumours that once surrounded them.

A new Covid-19 variant, PJ.2.1, first detected in Canada in May 2026, has spread to the US, Europe and parts of Asia. Preliminary research suggests it may enter human cells more efficiently due to increased ACE2 receptor binding.

Restaurants across India are raising menu prices by around 5-10% as rising input costs squeeze their profit margins. Restaurant operators say expenses on dairy products, food ingredients and fuel have increased by 15-20% over the past six to eight months, prompting businesses to pass on part of the additional costs to customers.

Kareena Kapoor faced backlash after Madhya Pradesh Congress spokesperson Abbas Hafeez reportedly served a legal notice to her stylist, Rhea Kapoor, over a pendant allegedly featuring Ayat-ul-Kursi, a Quranic verse, worn by the actress during Diwali celebrations.

Lori Mills, wife of Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, has come into the spotlight following reports surrounding his alleged infidelity and public admission of being unfaithful. The couple met as engineering students at Oregon State University in the early 1980s and married in 1985.

The Pannun lawsuit summon tests the boundaries between international justice, sovereign immunity, national security and the responsibilities of a rising power.

In a series of posts on X on November 11, Durov made light of the espionage allegations surrounding Huang, suggesting that technology executives who are not attracted to Asian women are missing out on dating opportunities supposedly arranged by intelligence agencies.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has resigned with immediate effect after leading the company for 33 years. CFO Colette Kress has been appointed interim CEO while the board searches for a permanent successor. His departure comes amid controversy surrounding reports of two extramarital affairs

Former Chief Minister Dr Farooq Abdullah has termed the recent Kulgam and Kishtwar terror attacks an eye-opener for those claiming normalcy in Jammu and Kashmir after the abrogation of Article 370. He also urged Pakistan to shun terrorism and initiate dialogue with India while clarifying his controversial remarks at a recent Baramulla rally.

Shah Rukh Khan and Gauri Khan attended the event alongside Danube Group Founder and Chairman Rizwan Sajan, Managing Director Adel Sajan and filmmaker Karan Johar, who hosted the evening. The launch marked the second collaboration between the Bollywood superstar and the Dubai-based developer.

From joking about the delayed delivery to fans searching for Saif ka Ghee on Blinkit and Swiggy, the actor's association with Gowardhan has become a pop-culture talking point. The buzz has also brought attention to Parag Milk Foods, the company behind Gowardhan Ghee.

Gold and silver prices declined on November 12, 2026, amid a stronger US dollar and concerns over further US interest rate hikes. Gold bullion was quoted at Rs 1,39,510 per 10 grams, while silver stood at Rs 1,83,010 per kg.

Broader markets outperformed, with the Nifty MidCap 100 rising 0.85% and SmallCap 100 gaining 1.12%. Realty stocks led sectoral gains with a 4% rally, while auto stocks remained under pressure. Analysts maintained a positive outlook, identifying 25,000 as immediate Nifty support and 25,500 as resistance.

Old videos showing Microsoft employees enjoying free meals and workplace perks have resurfaced online amid discussions around the company's Voluntary Exit Offer, sparking fresh debate about corporate culture and job security.

A DJI Matrice 300 drone was recovered by the BSF from an agricultural field near the international border in the Samba district following a suspected drone sighting. The device has been sent for forensic examination to establish its origin, ownership, and possible flight history.

Mother Dairy also announced it was raising the prices of milk Rs 2-4 per litre, with the revised rates set to come into effect on Thursday. The biggest market for Mother Dairy, which is owned by the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB), is Delhi-NCR.

Anirudh Ravichander and Kavya Maran's Greece wedding pictures have taken social media by storm, with the couple embracing dreamy pastels, earthy browns and bohemian glamour. A viral video from the sangeet ceremony shows Rajinikanth dancing to 'Manasilaayo' from the 2024 film Vettaiyan, composed by Anirudh.

Three members of Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's family work at the chipmaker amid reports that its board is reviewing his future. Daughter Madison is a senior director in product marketing, son Spencer works in robotics, and son-in-law Nico Caprez is a vice-president. None has been named his successor.

ITC has increased the price of Gold Flake Premium cigarettes by Rs 10 per pack, taking the MRP to Rs 135. With 10 cigarettes in a pack, the cost of one cigarette now stands at Rs 13.50, up from Rs 12.50.

In a significant political development in Kashmir, Ruwa Shah, granddaughter of veteran separatist leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani, is reportedly in talks to join the PDP. The development comes more than two years after she publicly distanced herself from separatist ideology and pledged allegiance to the Constitution of India. PDP president Mehbooba Mufti has welcomed the possibility, while the BJP has termed the reported move an eye-opener for the youth of Jammu and Kashmir

The bullet-riddled bodies of two Special Police Officers (SPOs), who went missing while proceeding for duty in Kishtwar's Dachhan-Marwah belt, were recovered from a forest area on Thursday. Their service rifles are also missing, raising suspicion of a terrorist ambush. Security forces have launched an intensified operation to track down the perpetrators.