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Bomb rips through Damascus suburb; killing 2, including child

The explosion took place in the southern Damascus suburb of Jaramana near a factory where batteries are produced, state TV said

15 Nov 2026 4:43 am
Drought-stricken Beed: Land of parched fields and broken promises

Drought has devastated MaharashtrasBeeddistrict, pushing women farmers and labourers towards distress migration. Despite repeated pleas for employment, villagers say government job guarantees have failed them, even as the State announces a 6,728-crorepackage

15 Nov 2026 4:26 am
SpaceXs Starship returns from orbit and is captured by launch pad arms in a dramatic first

SpaceX expects to begin launching Starships from Floridas Kennedy Space Center within the next few months

15 Nov 2026 4:02 am
Maritime security in focus at India-Belgium naval talks

The bilateral talk was aimed at strengthening maritime cooperation and further deepening navy-to-navy engagements between the two countries

15 Nov 2026 4:00 am
In Jharkhand, even jails are not safe: Babulal Marandi

Launching a sharp attack on Sorens government, Mr. Marandi said law and order in Jharkhand has collapsed and it raises serious questions on the functioning of the government

15 Nov 2026 3:40 am
Mumbai police announce traffic diversion ahead ofBritains Prince William visit

The ceremony is hosted in Mumbai from November 16 to 18 for the sixth annual Earthshot Prize

15 Nov 2026 3:11 am
4.5 magnitude earthquake tremors felt in Maharashtras Jalgaon

District Collector Rohan Ghuge said, No loss of life or property damage in Jalgaon has been reported. Residents should not panic or fall prey to any rumours

15 Nov 2026 2:48 am
Jensen Huang | AI rainmaker meets his Waterloo

The Nvidia chiefs abrupt exit marks a stunning fall from grace for the man who built the hardware foundation of the AI revolution, forged deep ties with Silicon Valleys tech leaders and expanded the companys reach across every layer of the AI stack

15 Nov 2026 2:28 am
Man held for conducting reconnaissance of sensitive locations in Mumbai

Yash Singh told the police that he was tasked by social media handlers linked to mafia gangs and subversive elements to carry out a recce of sensitive areas of South Mumbai, particularly around Colaba

15 Nov 2026 2:26 am
Police intensify investigation in sexual harassment case against TVK functionary

TVKs Karamadai union secretary Karupusamy, party worker Sabitha, and her husband Pandi are the accused in the case

15 Nov 2026 12:58 am
2 persons held in Tanishq gold heist in Madurai; main accused still at large, say police

The arrested were identified as Meenakshi, a social media influencer, and Suresh, an autorickshaw driver and father of the prime accused

15 Nov 2026 12:47 am
Investment promotion panel holds first meeting, targets $72 billion in exports

Discussions also focused on the proposed new industrial policy, single-window clearances, and MoUs inked since the TVK-led government came to power

15 Nov 2026 12:41 am
Youth, two juveniles held for ATM robbery attempt in Vellore

The team also seized sharp weapons that could have been used to break open the machine

15 Nov 2026 12:32 am
Gang held for robbery in Tirupattur

Special police teams nabbed suspects from a hideout near the town

15 Nov 2026 12:27 am
AIADMK to protest seeking action against Deputy Speaker in Thuraiyur assault incident

Edappadi K. Palaniswami criticises Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay for remaining silent on the issue

15 Nov 2026 12:22 am
Tamil Nadu Medical Services Corporation floats tenders for repair works at Tasmac warehouses

This is not the first instance of the State-run corporation taking on responsibilities beyond its core mandate as officials say the TNMSC is required to undertake any assignment entrusted to it by the government

15 Nov 2026 12:19 am
Exhibition, poster competitions held at CMC to mark World Diabetes Day

As part of the screening initiative, blood glucose testing was conducted for more than 350 participants

15 Nov 2026 12:11 am
Anthropics valuation cant secure its moat

Its engineers need to keep building progressively more capable models; the AI firm has also not established that it will be able to sustain its profitability after honouring its infra commitments

14 Nov 2026 11:51 pm
After Arnab and Murasu, Andhra Pradesh braces for another cyclonic storm

Cyclone may make landfall along the North Coastal Andhra Pradesh either on the night of November 19 or in the early hours of November 20, says IMD

14 Nov 2026 11:45 pm
Watch: Six years of Earthshot Prize: Achievements and challenges

Earthshot Prize CEO Jason Knauf discusses the initiatives achievements, its Indian finalists and how it is helping scale climate solutions and create jobs. With Mumbai hosting the sixth edition of the Earthshot Prize for the first time in India, Knauf speaks to The Hindus Vinaya Deshpande Pandit about Indias role in the global climate conversation and the initiatives ambitions.

14 Nov 2026 11:29 pm
Tourism revives as roads reopen in Agency Areas

The reopening of key road stretches, coupled with a gradual fall in temperatures and the onset of winter, has brought cheer to tourism stakeholders, with tourist arrivals increasing over the past few days

14 Nov 2026 11:16 pm
Watch: Pakistan minister to visit India after 3 years amid strained ties

Pakistans Climate Minister Musadik Masood Malik will visit New Delhi from November 20 to 22 to attend the SCO Civilizational Dialogue. This will be the first visit by a Pakistani Minister to India in over three years. The visit comes amid strained bilateral ties following the 2025 Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor.

14 Nov 2026 10:59 pm
Watch: APEC summit: Trump, Xi and Putin set for historic trilateral talks

U.S. President Donald Trump, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin are set to hold an unprecedented trilateral meeting on November 19, on the sidelines of the APEC summit in Shenzhen, China. The leaders are expected to discuss the U.S.-Iran war, the Russia-Ukraine conflict and nuclear arms control. The proposed meeting comes months after the New START nuclear arms treaty between the U.S. and Russia expired in February 2026. While the meeting could mark a significant d

14 Nov 2026 10:51 pm
BJP accuses Congress of double standard on womens issues

BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj cited allegations against three Congress leaders, all of whom have denied them, and said the party and Rahul Gandhi had maintained a conspicuous silence

14 Nov 2026 10:49 pm
Watch: SIT digs up Gem Veeramanis Chennai house for remains of minor girl

A Special Investigation Team is excavating the Chennai residence of Gem Granites founder R. Veeramani in search of the remains of a minor girl. The search follows a victims statement before a POCSO court. The investigation has also led to the arrest of Veeramani and action against seven police officers over alleged lapses in the case.

14 Nov 2026 10:45 pm
Watch: India backs UNGA resolution supporting Palestinian rights over natural resources

On November 11, the 193-member United Nations General Assembly overwhelmingly passed a landmark draft resolution proposed by Uruguay regarding natural resources in occupied territories. India joined 150 member states in voting for the measure, while seven nations opposed it and eleven abstained. The resolution reaffirms the permanent rights of the Palestinian people and the population of the Syrian Golan over their land, water, and energy resources. It demands that Israel immediately cease resou

14 Nov 2026 10:42 pm