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Northeast monsoon strengthens in south Tamil Nadu

In the past 24 hours ending at 6 a.m. on November 24, Tirunelveli district received an average rainfall of 93.96 mm, with several catchment areas experiencing extremely heavy rainfall.

24 Nov 2025 12:56 pm
Jacob Colliers Djesse Vol. 4 Tour is coming to India: What to expect

Ahead of his shows in Bengaluru, Mumbai and Delhi, Jacob Collier reflects on collaboration, dissonance, and building one of the most ambitious multi-artist albums of the decade

24 Nov 2025 12:53 pm
IGF Middle East 2025 to Unveil New IndiaUAE Innovation Era as Global Tech & Capital Leaders Converge in Dubai

Event to feature first major public remarks by Indias New Ambassador to the UAE

24 Nov 2025 12:50 pm
Assess ecological implications of proposed elevated corridor in Kaziranga, UNESCO urged

A central Assam resident says the UN body should request the governments of India and Assam to suspend the 35.45-km project until a thorough evaluation is completed

24 Nov 2025 12:44 pm
Assam approves Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) Policy 2025

The decisions aimed at positioning Assam as the leading aviation MRO hub of Northeast India by 2030 and strengthening Assam's education framework

24 Nov 2025 12:28 pm
Shining example of determination: PM hails India blind women's team's T20WC triumph

India won the inaugural event after defeating Nepal by seven wickets in the final played at the P Sara oval in Colombo on Sunday (November 23, 2025)

24 Nov 2025 12:25 pm
Andhra woman doctor found dead in Hyderabad over U.S. visa rejection

Rohini did not get married and had devoted herself fully to her medical career, Lakshmi added.

24 Nov 2025 12:24 pm
TVK leaders Bussy Anand, Aadhav Arjuna appear for CBI questioning in Karur stampede case

Accompanied by party Karur West district secretary K.P. Mathiyazhagan and functionary M.C. Pounraj, they arrived at the camp office of the CBI team in Karur

24 Nov 2025 12:23 pm
ADHD stimulants are being used recreationally, with consequences for users

Stimulant prescriptions more than quadrupled between 2013 and 2023, from about 800,000 to more than 4 million scripts per year

24 Nov 2025 12:21 pm
Dont stress out about overeating during the holidays a dietitian explains how a day of indulgence wont harm your overall health

This holiday season, focus less on the calorie count and more on the company, the laughter, and the scents and flavors that make your traditions special

24 Nov 2025 11:58 am
Metro commuters grouse overshuttle services

ThoughCMRLsshuttle service fromPallavaramto Airport Metro station has become a lifeline for many, commuters say inadequate regulation and cramped vehicles have detracted from the convenience it offers

24 Nov 2025 11:54 am
Congress takes swipe at PM Modi over Rupee's 'freefall'

The Rupee had plunged 98 paise to close at its lifetime low of 89.66 against the U.S. dollar on November 21

24 Nov 2025 11:51 am
India vs South Africa 2nd Test: India in trouble as South African bowlers removetoporder

India at 102/4 at tea; Jaiswals attractive stroke-play only vindicated that as he repeatedly swept Harmer from length and also lifted Maharaj over cow corner for a six

24 Nov 2025 11:48 am
Two nursing students die after being hit by Vande Bharat Express train in Bengaluru

The students hailed from Kerala and were pursuing their first-year BSc Nursing course

24 Nov 2025 11:47 am
Mushrooming coaching centres: Parliamentary panel to examine trend, existing legislations

There have been cases of students enrolled in coaching institutes ending their lives in recent years due to study pressure, with several cases reported in Rajasthan's Kota city alone

24 Nov 2025 11:47 am
Where does road dust settle in Indias efforts to clean its air?

Dust pollution is mainly caused by unscientific practices during road development and maintenance. The collected dust is typically discarded in landfills or on roadsides, wherefrom the wind easily carries it back into cities, rendering the entire sweeping process ineffective

24 Nov 2025 11:30 am
Black Friday Sale in India: Apple iPhone Air price drop goes viral as device sales remain flat

The surge in online chatter surrounding the deal highlights an interesting trend: while the iPhone Air has not matched the sales performance of other Apple models, a deep price cut is capable of reigniting interest

24 Nov 2025 11:25 am
Man sleeping in parked car on ORR charred to death as vehicle catches fire

Preliminary findings suggest he pulled over, applied the handbrake and reclined the seat, possibly switching on the heater before falling asleep

24 Nov 2025 11:25 am
Malaysia says it plans to ban social media for under-16s from 2026

The effects of social media on childrens health and safety have become a growing global concern, with companies facing lawsuits in the United States for their role in fueling a mental health crisis

24 Nov 2025 11:22 am
Watch: UK tax scare triggers billionaire Lakshmi Mittals exit

Indian-origin steel tycoon Lakshmi Mittal has reportedly left the U.K. amid growing fears of increased taxes on the ultra-wealthy. Now a tax resident of Switzerland and planning to spend more time in Dubai, Mittal joins a list of billionaires quitting Britain. With rising capital gains and inheritance taxes, concerns are mounting over the U.K.s stability as an investment destination.

24 Nov 2025 11:19 am
Basaveshwar Hospital in Kalaburagi upgraded with 5 crore hi-tech medical equipment

HKE Society focusing on strengthening healthcare services

24 Nov 2025 11:14 am
Stock markets rebound in early trade amid rally in IT stocks, firm global trends

From the Sensex firms, Tech Mahindra, Infosys, HCL Technologies, Tata Consultancy Services, HDFC Bank and Maruti were among the biggest gainers

24 Nov 2025 11:14 am
Who is Justice Surya Kant, the 53rd Chief Justice of India?

Justice Surya Kant will remain in the post for nearly 15 months. He will demit office on February 9, 2027 on attaining the age of 65 years

24 Nov 2025 10:45 am
Maharashtra Ministers PA booked for abetting wifes suicide

Palve's family has alleged that she took the extreme step following torture and harassment by Mr. Garje and demanded a thorough investigation, say police

24 Nov 2025 10:41 am
Rupee rises 49 paise to 89.17 against U.S. dollar in early trade

A positive opening in the domestic equity markets and intervention by the RBI lent support to the domestic unit, according to forex traders

24 Nov 2025 10:23 am
Justice Surya Kant sworn in as 53rd Chief Justice of India

Chief Justice Kant has a tenure as top judge of a little over a year

24 Nov 2025 10:15 am
Three held in Uttarakhand for transporting youngsters to Myanmar to force them into cybercrime

Preliminary investigations revealed that Indian agents contacted the victims in person or through mobile applications such as Telegram and WhatsApp, and after extorting money, sent them to Bangkok.

24 Nov 2025 9:53 am
Philippine President says 7 suspects in corruption scandal have been detained, others being sought

Massive corruption has been blamed for substandard or non-existent flood control projects in the poverty-stricken Southeast Asian country long prone to deadly floods and extreme weather

24 Nov 2025 9:49 am
Figma sued for allegedly misusing customer data for AI training

The lawsuit said the company used its customers data and intellectual property without permission to train its generative AI tools

24 Nov 2025 9:47 am
Non-government panels report on Assam Agitation to be tabled in Assembly, says Himanta Biswa Sarma

Himanta Sarma claimed that it would be first time a report from a commission formed by non-government agencies would be tabled in the Assembly

24 Nov 2025 9:47 am
Google ad tech cases U.S. judge seeks quick fix for web giant's monopolies

The kind of request you are making most likely would not be as easily enforceable while an appeal is pending, the judge said

24 Nov 2025 9:39 am
Ashes Test series: Brendon McCullum tells England fans to keep the faith after Perth capitulation

It left the visitors facing an uphill task to regain the Ashes with four Tests still to go, the second a day-night match in Brisbane on December 4

24 Nov 2025 9:14 am
Ubisoft finalises Tencent accord as it resumes trading

Tencent will become a minority shareholder in a new Ubisoft subsidiary, Vantage Studios, comprising the French group's three flagship franchises: Assassin's Creed, Far Cry, and Rainbow Sky

24 Nov 2025 9:11 am
Lionel Messi produces magic as Inter Miami thrashes Cincinnati, faces New York City FC next

Argentine superstar Messi scored once and provided the assists for all of Inters other goals

24 Nov 2025 9:02 am
Snap offers Australians bank-linked age proof tool ahead of teen social media ban

Snap said on Monday it will offer Australians the chance to verify their age with software owned by the countrys banks

24 Nov 2025 9:00 am
Sonam Wangchuk's hearing LIVE: SC to hear plea challenging activistsNSAdetention

The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear today a plea filed by Sonam Wangchuk's wife which termed the climate activist's detention under the stringent National Security Act as illegal.

24 Nov 2025 8:58 am
PM Modi returns from a three-day visit to South Africa

At the G20 Leaders Summit, the Prime Minister called for a global compact to prevent misuse of artificial intelligence and made a strong pitch for critical techniques to be human-centric

24 Nov 2025 8:43 am
How can State PSCs be reformed? | Explained

How did the Montagu Chelmsford report lead to the establishment of present-day Public Service Commissions? What is the role of the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions? Is a periodical review of the examination syllabi necessary?

24 Nov 2025 8:30 am
Kerala local body polls: Jewellery hub of Koduvally has many Independents in the fray

The Indian Union Muslim League stronghold is often in the news for the Communist Party of India (Marxist)s [CPI(M)] unique experiment of fielding a high number of Independent candidates, who are quite often IUML rebels

24 Nov 2025 8:18 am
Kerala local body polls: Human-wildlife conflict emerges as a key poll narrative across forest-fringe regions

The issue affects 273 grama panchayats, with 30 of these classified as severe conflict zones, according to a Forest dept. study. While the LDF claims to have taken several steps to mitigate the problem, the UDF and NDA differ and see the Wild Life Protection (Kerala Amendment) Bill, 2025 as a poll ploy

24 Nov 2025 8:14 am