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Letters to The Editor November 27, 2025

Limited room: on the Indian rupee

India must reduce dependence on oil imports to stabilise the rupee

Presidential opinion versus the federal structure

The 16th Presidential reference could endanger the will of the people

Over 13 million perform Umrah in Jumada Al-Awwal, average time 117 mins

Makkah: At least 13.9 million Umrah rituals were performed at the Grand Mosque during Jumada Al-Awwal 1447 AH, marking a significant rise in pilg

Amirthi Zoological Park in Vellore to get two pairs of Nilgai from Vandalur zoo

Fighting the fire: on COP30

COP30 sought to change the narrative by stressing on implementation

The way to reconciliation in Jammu and Kashmir

Condemnation of acts of terror must not be allowed to become collective punishment

Gang arrested for stealing auto spare parts from parked lorry

EU chief vows to back Ukraine 'every step' until peace

Europe has been scrambling to shore up Kyiv and assert its own influence after the United States produced a plan to end the fighting that was hea

Snake Sightings Trigger Panic in Kurnool Urdu School

Kurnool Urban MEO B.M. Abdul Rahman visited the school on Tuesday and urged municipal officials to clean the surroundings immediately.

Shalibanda Fire: Victim Identified By Kin

Electronic shop owner Shiva Kumar Bansal, 49, succumbed to burns late on Tuesday night while undergoing treatment, while his workers Ganesh Vijay

EC seeks report in 48 hours on breach at Bengal CEO office

The Election Commission of India has demanded an action taken report from Kolkata's Police Commissioner regarding a serious security breach durin

Focus is on the Asian Games,want to give it my best shot: Antim Panghal

The two-time former World under-20 champion, is keen to improve her mat work and conditioning ahead of a busy calendar in the run-up to the 2028

Court can extend draft voter roll date if a fit case is made out, says Supreme Court

The oral observation came from a bench of Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi during the resumed hearing of pleas chall

USFs Alex Golesh to lead Arkansas Football as new head coach

Arkansas has appointed Alex Golesh as the new head coach of the Razorbacks, featuring a fresh beginning for a struggling program. Popular for off

IMF pushes for more reforms as India's growth stays strong

The IMF urges India to implement structural reforms for economic growth, focusing on human capital and female labor participation. Reclassifying

India's Green Economy May Create 48 Million Jobs By 2047: Study

India could attract USD 4.1 trillion in cumulative green investments and create 48 million full-time equivalent jobs by 2047, according to an ind

3 naval platforms of Indian Navy visit Colombo

New Delhi: Three Indian naval ships visited Colombo in Sri Lanka from November 22 to 25, further strengthening the bilateral naval engagement and

RBI takes practical stance on family trusts and investment cos

In a forward-thinking initiative, the Reserve Bank of India is simplifying wealth management for business families. By allowing the transfer of o

World's Central Banks Are Wary Of AI, Struggling To Quit The Dollar: Survey

Artificial Intelligence is not a core part of operations at most of the world's central banks and digital assets are off the table, according to

Pakistan Navy Successfully Tests Indigenous Anti-Ship Ballistic Missile

The Pakistani Navy has successfully test-fired an indigenously developed ship-launched anti-ship ballistic missile, the military has said.

Telangana HC Summons Endowments Commissioner Over Devarayamjal Temple Land Records

Seeks full record of temple lands dating back to 1926

Fake trading app cons Hyderabad techie of over Rs 3 cr

Fraudsters promised huge profits; TGCSB registers cybercrime case

Elderly couple held for brewing illicit arrack in Ranipet

Wait To Be Seated by Sandbox and She She Pop explores issues beyond hospitality

Wait To Be Seated, an original collaborative work by two theatre collectives, will be staged in the city this weekend

Karnataka RTC unions meet CM, seek release of arrears and pay revision

Following the meeting, Anantha Subba Rao, president of the KSRTC Staff and Workers Federation, said the discussion with the Chief Minister lasted

Companies back Smriti Mandhana, call out 'insensitive' social media scrutiny

Vice-captain of the Indian team that won the Women's Cricket World Cup in November this year, Mandhana has been the subject of extreme scrutiny a

Bharath seeks Centres support for agro-processing sector

Platforms weigh strategies to absorb cost of gig workers' social security

New Labour Codes mandate social security for gig workers. Aggregators are reviewing pricing to manage costs. The government is finalizing a schem

Madras High Court commends T.N. govt for implementing its orders to prevent women harassment at workplaces

Justice R.N. Manjula says, it is the need of the hour for the Centre too to take similar proactive steps

CBI Arrests 2 ESIC Officials in Bribery Case in Vijayawada

On 20 November, both accused allegedly visited the complainants residence and served a notice for attachment of his house.

From Poonch madrassa, Omar Abdullah says its unpatriotic to spread propaganda against religious education institutions

Nellore TD Leader Stabbed to Death

Two attackers stabbed a 58-year-old leader; police launch hunt for killers

Shocking games: ED arrests WinZO founders in PMLA case

The Enforcement Directorate has arrested WinZO Games founders Saumya Singh Rathore and Paavan Nanda under PMLA. The agency froze 505 crore in pro

Easy fiber foods: Best nuts and seeds to improve digestion, heart health, and daily nutrition

Eating more fiber is important for health, and nuts and seeds are an easy way to get it. Chia, flax, almonds, pistachios, sunflower seeds, walnut

Winter increases Outdoor Activity in Hyderabad

On foggy mornings, enthusiasts take up long-distance marathons and fun sports, denying themselves the luxury of a cozy winter sleep.

Passengers fume as Indigo flights face long delays, airline cites 'operational reasons'

NEW DELHI: Indigo flights across the country suffered extensive delays from Wednesday evening into the night, with the airline repeatedly citing

Family Members Of Saudi Bus Tragedy To Return Hyderabad

The official delegation from Telangana, which had travelled to Saudi Arabia, has also left after performing Umrah pilgrimage, overseeing the mass

Vizag boy excels in cricket, earns national spot

Employees protest across country demanding withdrawal of new labour codes

NEW DELHI: Lakhs of employees across different sectors in the country staged protests on Wednesday against the new labour codes which came into e

Prominent Turkish journalist gets 4-year sentence for Erdogan comments

Civil society groups have long expressed concerns over curbs on the media and free expression in Turkiye

Taiwan Announces $40 Billion Defence Budget Amid China's Invasion Threats

Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te on Wednesday announced a special $40 billion budget for arms purchases, including to build an air defense system

4 Hidden lifestyle factors that may be slowing down your metabolism

Metabolism function is influenced by far more than calorie intake and workouts. Nutrition experts highlight the significance of proper sleep, str

Karnataka HC orders official of Central govt. to inspect jaggery factory that was closed allegedly due to influence of State Minister who owns sugar factory

The High Court of Karnataka, noting allegations that a private jaggery factorys closure was influenced by a current Cabinet Minister who is also

Bloodstained Bodies Of Man, Woman Found Inside Car In Tripura

Blood-stained bodies of a young man and a young woman were discovered inside a Hyundai car near the Holokhet Rail Bridge area in Udaipur town in

Kyun Nahi Bolenge? Mamata Banerjee Slams Rajya Sabha's Slogan Guidelines

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday expressed strong views on the Rajya Sabha bulletin's guidelines on slogans in Parliament,

Joy Reid claims JD Vance may abandon wife Usha for Erika Kirk to appease MAGA base Heres what she said

Former MSNBC anchor Joy Reid has speculated that U.S. Vice President JD Vance might attempt to politically reposition himself ahead of the 2028 p

Nigerias Tinubu declares nationwide security emergency in wake of mass kidnappings

In just a week, assailants kidnapped 25 schoolgirls, 38 worshippers, 315 school children and teachers, 13 young women and girls walking near a fa

'Will Cancel Bail': Judge To Trinamool Leader After Court No-Show

A special CBI judge on Wednesday warned former West Bengal Education Minister Partha Chatterjee that his bail in the primary teachers recruitment

'We Support All Efforts To Bring Lasting Peace': India On Ukraine Plan

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Wednesday said that India continues to back all efforts aimed at ending the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conf

Worst-Ever Chancellor: Badenoch demands Reeves quit, slams UK budget as smorgasbord of misery

Rate Cuts, Tax Breaks Could Lift Nifty 50 To 30,000 By 2026: JP Morgan

India's benchmark Nifty 50 index could climb to 30,000 by end-2026, implying an upside of about 15% from current levels, supported by steady fisc

Kathua rape-murder: Prime accused withdraws revision bail plea

Chandigarh: Shubham Sangra, prime accused in the 2018 rape and murder case of a minor nomad girl in Kathua of Jammu and Kashmir, on Wednesday wit

IMF Forecasts 'Robust' 6.6% Growth For India Despite Headwinds, US Tariffs

Despite external headwinds, India's economic growth rate in FY26 is expected to remain robust, supported by favourable domestic conditions, accor

Italy Makes Femicide A Crime Punishable By Life Imprisonment

Italian lawmakers on Tuesday unanimously backed a bill making femicide -- the intentional killing of women or girls -- a specific crime punishabl

Kolkata Law College Rape Survivor's Father Threatened To Withdraw Case

The father of the survivor in the Kasba Law College gangrape case has lodged a police complaint alleging that unidentified men on a two-wheeler t

Social Security retirement eligibility changing in 2026 will higher work credit requirements affect your benefits and how can lower-income and part-time workers prepare

Social Security retirement eligibility rules are changing in 2026. Workers must earn 40 work credits to qualify. In 2025, one credit required $1,

AP Says Telangana Cannot Claim Historic Krishna Water Use

Senior counsel Jaideep Gupta requested that AP be allowed to use remaining waters as permitted in earlier awards, noting that AP is the lowest ri

J&K police cracks down on chemical, fertiliser traders

In light of recent explosive incidents, the Jammu and Kashmir police have ramped up monitoring of suppliers in sectors such as hardware, chemical

Lokesh Urges Students To Enter Politics, Bring Social Change

Education Minister stresses youth role in democracy at Constitution Day event

Imran Khan's sisters demand investigation into 'brutal' police assault on them, PTI supporters outside jail, they alleged...

Former Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran Khan's sisters have insisted on a transparent investigation into the rutal police assault on them and PT

BC Aspirants Decry Poor Reservation in Sarpanch Polls

BC organisations have strongly criticised the poor level of representation in the reservation list.

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We will burn Lanka: Devendra Fadnavis responds to Eknath Shinde's jibe

Fadnavis was addressing BJP workers at Dahanu during a campaign rally for the municipal council and nagar panchayat polls in Palghar district.

JP Nadda hosts dinner meet with BJP Leaders after Bihar win

In a dynamic dinner gathering, BJP President JP Nadda convened with key figures from the Bihar election campaign. Union Home Minister Amit Shah h

Green Ambassadors Protest Over Unpaid Salaries in Anakapalle

Workers say most panchayats ignored govt order to clear pending payments

There is absolute poverty in Gaza: UNCTAD

The West Bank is experiencing its sharpest economic downturn on record, driven by movement restrictions, insecurity, and loss of productive capac

CEC Gyanesh Kumar to take chairship of IIDEA for 2026 in December

26/11 terror attack: After Headley, Rana, why are we still far away from justice?

In this episode of Pulse Maharashtra, we talk to former head of Mumbai Crime Branch and ADG NIA Atulchandra Kulkarni to piece together the landma

Mother of martyred Agniveer moves HC against denial of 'full' benefits to family

The Agnipath scheme creates an arbitrary distinction between Agniveers and regular soldiers, claimed the plea filed by Naik's mother Jyotibai Nai

ZEE5 Drops Gripping Trailer of Saali Mohabbat, Streaming 12th December

~ Produced by Jio Studios and Manish Malhotras Stage5 Production, Saali Mohabbat is a thrilling and genre-bending how-dunnit ~

Will hold talks with Sonia, Rahul and resolve issue: Kharge on Karnataka leadership row

In a crucial gathering for the Congress party, president Mallikarjun Kharge is set to engage in talks with Sonia and Rahul Gandhi regarding the c

Nifty jumps 1.24%, its fastest pace since June this year

Telangana Trade Unions Protest Against Centres New Labour Codes

Protesters, including workers, farmers and agricultural labourers, demanded a legally guaranteed MSP at C2 + 50 per cent with assured procurement

Constitution Day celebrated by various organizations, departments

'One of Indias most important institutions': Om Birla lauds UPSC

M&M sells 8,000 cr. worth EVs in H1 FY26

Death toll in Hong Kong high-rise fire rises to 36, with 279 people reported missing

A devastating fire ripped through a residential complex in Hong Kong's Tai Po district, claiming at least 13 lives, including a firefighter, and

Sachs' EXPLOSIVE speech on Venezuela, Trumps G20 boycott & China deal: CIA written all over it!

India Gate protest: Six protesters send to three-day police custody

Six individuals were remanded to three-day police custody following a violent protest against air pollution at India Gate. Police allege proteste

Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade 2025: How to watch, performers, route & all other details

The 99th annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is set for November 27, 2025. Viewers can watch live on NBC and Peacock. The parade route spans fr

Assam tea planters body sets conditions to part with land for labourers

The Consultative Committee of Planters Associations seeks relief from providing welfare facilities and adequate compensation for land to be acqui

BSP fears losing its lone MLA in Bihar after alleged poaching attempts

PATNA : The Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) on Wednesday expressed apprehension that it may lose its lone MLA in Bihar, with party leaders alleging tha

Reliance JV to set up 1 GW data centre in Vizag at 98,000 crore investment

Historic low for India's home Test record: 400-run defeat and second series whitewash in 12 months; record now worse than Pakistan

India slumped to a historic low in home Test cricket, suffering a crushing 400-run defeat and their second series whitewash in 12 months. The set

Most Kochi city campuses untouched by election fever

While the local body elections have not caused any ripples on campuses, a few students are clear about their own politics

AI is taking over Thanksgiving & Black Friday shopping: How to get tech deals even as tariffs drive prices up

Thanksgiving & Black Friday tech deals 2025: As Thanksgiving approaches, Americans are navigating a changed holiday shopping landscape. AI tools

LIVE | DC Mayor Muriel Bowser makes major announcement at 'Feast of Sharing' event

Guinea-Bissau military claims total control as coup fears grow after gunfire and halted election

Guinea-Bissau is facing a major crisis after the military said it now controls the country. The situation began soon after a tense election betwe

Watch: Why is the rupee sliding? Do exports, imports shape the rupee? Will prices surge? | Business Matters

In this episode of the Business Matters, we will look at the rupees decline, our export-import health and inflation, all of which are linked one