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Watch: China takes JapanTaiwan dispute to the United Nations

China has taken its escalating dispute with Japan over Taiwan to the United Nations, warning that any armed intervention would be treated as an act of aggression. The crisis follows Japans new Prime Minister hinting at possible military action if China attacks Taiwan. From travel advisories to naval patrols and trade risks, tensions are rising. This standoff over Taiwan could reshape regional stability and impact the global order.

23 Nov 2025 11:19 pm
Depression over the Bay likely on November 24, no heavy rainfall warnings for State

The IMD forecasts the system may intensify into a cyclone by November 26 but has not specified which coastal States could be affected. Andhra Pradesh currently has no heavy rainfall or fishermen warnings

23 Nov 2025 11:10 pm
23 Nov 2025 11:02 pm
Masking should be a routine, not a reaction, say experts at webinar

Wearing masks during high-pollution periods and adopting simple protective measures can drastically reduce exposure to toxic particles and safeguard lung health

23 Nov 2025 10:56 pm
PM Modi departs Johannesburg after concluding his engagements at G-20 Leaders Summit

Modi on Sunday met his Canadian counterpart Mark Carney, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, Italian premier Giorgia Meloni, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and his counterparts from Jamaica and the Netherlands

23 Nov 2025 10:56 pm
Udupi MLA threatens stir over incomplete district govt. hospital project

Yashpal Suvarna, Udupi MLA, has threatened that he will lead a protest if the State government did not complete the 146-crore new 250-bed district government hospital project at Ajjarakadu in Udupi by January 15, 2026

23 Nov 2025 10:47 pm
Interview - Saina Nehwal | There should have been more Indian shuttlers at the top now

Saina expresses her concern over the gradual slowdown of the sport in the country; the veteran player urges the new generation to train in groups for healthy competition and to resist the rush for instant success

23 Nov 2025 10:44 pm
Bosnia's Serb region votes for new president after Dodik's removal

The vote will determine whether the Bosnian Serb-dominated region moves away from Dodiks nationalist agenda or continues with separatist policies that jeopardise the internal cohesion of the fragile Balkan country

23 Nov 2025 10:35 pm
Unrealistic targets, missed meals, and no toilets: Booth Level Officers across T.N. say SIR work causes immense stress

BLOs, mainly women, have been having a tough time after being deputed as BLOs for the SIR work in the State. They feel its a race against time to complete the process while managing their regular employment and other responsibilities

23 Nov 2025 10:31 pm
Opposition demands ECI action against Deputy CM Ajit Pawars statement on funds for votes

Video of Deputy Chief Minister linking development funds to votes triggers demand for Election Commission intervention

23 Nov 2025 10:29 pm
Geo TVs claims on Rafale losses entirely fabricated: French Navy

The French Navy asserted that it had not made any comments on possible Chinese jamming of Indian Rafale jets

23 Nov 2025 10:27 pm
Bangladesh seeks Sheikh Hasinas extradition, says Foreign Affairs Adviser

Letter sent to India after International Crimes Tribunal verdict; Dhaka awaits response from Ministry of External Affairs

23 Nov 2025 10:24 pm
Double whammy in delta: farmers staring at fertilizer shortage amid inundation of paddy fields

Farmers associations say when the rain recedes, farmers will have to apply DAP and urea continuously for recovery and nourishment of inundated and that is when the shortage of fertilizers will be felt

23 Nov 2025 10:24 pm
Allay fears of people over SIR, West Bengal Governor tells ECI and State government

Ananda Boses call comes amid the BJPs allegation of change of demography in border districts due to infiltration from Bangladesh and the Trinamool Congresss charge that 100-150 voters are being deleted from every booth at the behest of one political party

23 Nov 2025 10:15 pm
Congress confident that bypolls will take at least a year, if at all the defection case comes to frution

T. Jeevan Reddy may contest as an Indepdent if at all the bypoll comes

23 Nov 2025 10:05 pm
T.N. to study feasibility of establishing shelters for street dogs

There is also no financial support that has been announced by the Centre for setting up such shelters, and hence, funding sources need to be identified. Implementation may therefore take time, says Shruti Vinod Raj, a member of the Tamil Nadu Animal Welfare Board

23 Nov 2025 9:42 pm
Presidential Reference opinion does not overrule a judgment, says CJI Gavai

Chief Justice B.R. Gavai says the Presidential Reference can clarify the law and say a judgment is wrong; he says the court has only relaxed the timeline... (and) balanced it by saying the Governor cannot sit on a Bill endlessly

23 Nov 2025 9:40 pm
Kharge says high command will take decision on leadership

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah had met the AICC president on November 22 and it was speculated that D.K. Shivakumar would also meet him, but the meeting didnt happen

23 Nov 2025 9:38 pm
Mind your administrative language, Supreme Court report tells judiciary

It wants job titles such as Halalkhor, Cycle Sawar, Dhobi, Coolie, Scavenger, Masalchi, Malan, Basta Bardhar, Chowkidar, Bundle lifter be abandoned

23 Nov 2025 9:38 pm
Sindh may return to India someday, says Rajnath Singh

Singh recalled the Supreme Courts 2005 ruling upholding the inclusion of the word Sindh in the national anthem

23 Nov 2025 9:34 pm
TPCC chief Mahesh Goud donates 11 acres for school, power substation in his native village

He participated in the bhoomi puja for a new Durga Devi temple, being constructed by the Endowments Department at a cost of 50 lakh

23 Nov 2025 9:26 pm
Bangladesh sends extradition request to India for Sheikh Hasina

Interim government moves diplomatic note after tribunal verdict against former Prime Minister

23 Nov 2025 9:23 pm
Three injured after van overturns in Vellore

Based on an alert, Vellore North police rescued injured persons, who were admitted at Government Medical College Hospital in Vellore.

23 Nov 2025 9:21 pm
COP30 stresses adaptation as path to fossil fuel-free world

Countries have called for efforts to at least triple adaptation finance by 2035 and have a systematic dialogue with participation from existing United Nations trade forums on how measures to combat climate change should not impede trade and growth of developing countries

23 Nov 2025 9:15 pm