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This healthtech startup is using AI to standardise Indias chaotic medical records

Bengaluru-based healthtech startup Eka Care is tapping AI to simplify documentation, store digital records, streamline patient management, and im

Frida Kahlos self-portrait sells for $54.7 million, shatters auction record for female artists

Some art historians have scrutinised the sale for cultural reasons, while others have raised concern that the painting last exhibited publicly i

To deter migration, U.K. proposes new rules for settlement

Changes to the law, along the proposed lines, will impact tens of thousands of Indians who have been the largest group of non-EU long-term migran

Trumps Ukraine peace plan would include ceding territory to Russia, NATO freeze

In addition, $100 billion in frozen Russian assets would be dedicated to rebuilding Ukraine

In conversation with Anuradha Roy on her new book Called by the Hills

Writer-designer-potter Roys new book recounts a slow adventure, the kind that takes 25 years to live through and then write about

Trump signs order to remove tariffs from Brazilian beef, coffee

President Donald Trump has lifted tariffs on Brazilian food imports. This move impacts beef, coffee, cocoa, and fruits. The tariffs, imposed in J

Aparajith Ramnaths Visvesvaraya biography wins NIF Prize

Aparajith Ramnath traces the life and work of one of Indias most famous engineers of the 20th century

Constant bloating and cramps? Experts reveal whats really behind Irritable Bowel Syndrome, and how to tame it

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) can cause bloating, cramps and bathroom problems. Experts say gut health, stress and certain foods may trigger sym

Once there was a red card

With no designated document to establish proof of Indian citizenship,Vijaita Singhexplores the Multipurpose National Identity Card that was issue

Paramount, Comcast and Netflix submit bids for Warner Bros Discovery, source says

Hollywood giant Warner Bros Discovery is considering buyout offers from rivals Paramount Skydance, Comcast, and Netflix. This move could reshape

Hope snarled | Review of Megha Majumdars AGuardianand a Thief

The story examines how people act in times of desperation, shining a light on morality and human nature

Lucy Steeds on her novel, The Artist, winner of the Waterstones Debut Fiction Prize 2025

The novel about a famous painter and his family dives into the debate around art monsters

India set to reload as US clears ammo, missiles delivery

The US has approved the sale of Excalibur precision-guided munitions and Javelin anti-tank missiles to India, totaling over $92 million. This eme

A voting force | Review of What Women Want by Ruhi Tewari

In her new book, Ruhi Tewari explains why women are turning out in large numbers to exercise their franchise but are still under-represented in p

Pharmacogenomics: reading genes to tailor prescriptions for individuals

Unlike traditional medicines one-size-fits-all approach, the field of pharmacogenomics recognises that genetic differences can dramatically alter

Globus Spirits board approves raising of up to 500 crore

The board of directors of the company approved raising funds by way of issuance of equity shares having a face value of 10 each, for an aggregate

Markets rise for 2nd day on global trends and foreign inflows

MUMBAI, Nov 20: Benchmark Sensex climbed 446 points while Nifty closed above the 26,100 level on Thursday, extending their gains for the second c

Gold declines Rs 600 to Rs 1,26,700/10g on dollar gains

NEW DELHI, Nov 20: Gold prices declined by Rs 600 to Rs 1,26,700 per 10 grams in Delhi on Thursday due to a stronger US dollar and weak global cu

IndiaFrance defence ties deepen with joint R&D framework across advanced technologies

The pact establishes a structured framework for joint research, training programmes, testing activities, information exchange and expert workshop

Indian banks likely to enter global top 100: RBI

NEW DELHI, Nov 20: RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said more Indian banks are likely to enter the top 100 global banks soon, given strong economic a

Bombay High Court raps Maharashtra over Melghat malnutrition deaths

Bombay High Court slams Maharashtra for sheer negligence as 65 infants die of malnutrition inMelghat, ordering top officials to appear and file u

Earthquake Of Magnitude 5.2 Hits Pakistan

An earthquake of magnitude 5.2 on the Richter scale jolted Pakistan in the early hours of Friday morning, as per the National Centre for Seismolo

US job growth picks up in September but unemployment rises to 4.4%

The data, delayed by a record 43-day government shutdown, also revealed sharp downward revisions to prior months, highlighting a broader loss of

Sudharsan likely in; Axar, Nitish vie for other slot

Guwahati, Nov 20: India skipper Shubman Gill is likely to be replaced by Sai Sudharsan in the second Test against South Africa and spin bowling a

Margazhi Mahotsav 2025 off to a start; musicians feted

Gill unlikely to play 2nd Test

Guwahati, Nov 20: India captain Shubman Gill, who has not trained due to a neck spasm sustained during the first Test against South Africa, will

SA bowling coach Botha curious about grass ahead of Guwahati Test

Guwahati, Nov 20: South Africas bowling coach Piet Botha feels the wicket at the Barsapara Stadium will be much better for batting but he is inte

Fidium Fiber services down? Users across America report issues; what do we know so far

Fidium Fiber users across America faced significant service disruptions on Thursday, November 20, 2025. Downdetector recorded over 1,600 reports

I Intend To Make It Clear...: What Mamdani Said Ahead Of Trump Meeting

New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani on Thursday said while he has many disagreements with President Donald Trump, he will work with the Amer

Ponting backs Smith to deliver Ashes success

New Delhi, Nov 20: Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting asserted that the home side needs a strong performance from Steve Smith to lead the fiv

Chadwick Boseman receives posthumous Hollywood Walk of Fame star: A hero and icon

Chadwick Boseman was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Fans and loved ones came together to remember his work and his strong imp

Ahead of civic polls, Uddhav targets Shinde over Delhi visit; BJP rules out tie-up with Nawab Malik

Ahead of civic polls, opposition attacksEknathShinde over Amit Shah meeting as BJP distances itself fromNawabMalik amid money laundering charges.

Railway engineers seek anticipatory bail in Mumbra train accident case

The plea requests bail for those named in FIR and highlights urgent safety and infrastructure issues on the Mumbai suburban railway network.

Delhi High Court protects podcaster Raj Shamanis personality rights

The Delhi High Court passed the interim order while hearing Raj Shamanis plea seeking to restrain unauthorised use of his image, persona, likenes

Spencer Lofranco dies at 33: How did the Canadian actor die? Lofranco mourns loss of a legend amid probe; what do we know so far

Canadian actor Spencer Lofranco, known for Jamesy Boy and Gotti, has died at 33. His brother confirmed his passing on Tuesday, November 18, 2025,

JKCA U-23 Womens T20 team to depart for Nagpur today

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 20: The Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Associations (JKCA) U-23 Womens cricket team will depart for Nagpur t

US approves sale of Excalibur Projectiles, Javelin Missile System to India totalling over USD 90 mn

NEW YORK, Nov 20: The US has approved the sale of Excalibur Projectiles, Javelin Missile System and related equipment totalling over 90 million d

Congress Minister, MLAs Loyal To DK Shivakumar Head To Delhi Amid Row

A minister and few MLAs loyal to Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar headed to New Delhi on Thursday to meet the Congress top brass, i

Sant Tukarams bhakti

A month-long fest in Kolkata that will celebrate arts and culture with a dash of politics

Collapsing Joint Family System

Shiv Chander Sharma (Birpur) mahajanrohini10@gmail.com In 1835, Lord Macaulay a British historian purported in British parliament that to break a

Will strengthen INDIA bloc, says Congress

Amidst opposition setbacks, Congress reaffirms its commitment to the INDIA bloc, vowing to strengthen the national alliance. Despite local electo

Kashmir mutton dealers allege harassment, extortion on Punjab highways

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Nov 20: Mutton dealers in Kashmir today alleged that they continue to face harassment and extortion on Punjab h

Jammus Tstop Pitchers make global top 10 at IFFIs CinemaAI Hackathon

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 20: Tstop Pitchers, a dynamic youth-led team from Jammu, has earned a coveted spot among the Top 10 global fin

Bihar: Humble gamcha has its moment under the sun, courtesy PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's use of the 'gamcha' during his victory speech and at the swearing-in ceremony in Patna resonated with supporters,

Bihar: Kurmis & Kushwahas power Nitish Kumar's rise, two decades on

Nitish Kumar's rise was fueled by Kurmi and Kushwaha support, and their assembly representation has now reached a new high. This surge, particula

Satish lays foundation stones for Indoor Stadium

Excelsior Sports Correspondent URI, Nov 20: In a major push to infrastructure development in the border region of Uri, Minister for Youth Service

LG Kavinder inaugurates Darchik Cultural Centre, Community Radio Stations

Excelsior Correspondent KARGIL, Nov 20: The Government of India, under the visionary leadership of PM Narendra Modi, is giving utmost priority to

J&K Softball players reject allegations

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 20: Jammu & Kashmir Softball players today held a press conference to address recent allegations made b

India gifts modular bridge for flood-affected area in Nepal

KATHMANDU, Nov 20 : India on Thursday handed over a 70 metre modular bridge and launching tools to the government of Nepal in a programme in Heta

Dr Jitendra lauds Indian Armys first-ever Mega Health Camp at Udhampur

Excelsior Correspondent UDHAMPUR, Nov 20: Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh today lauded the Indian Army for the first of its kind, state of the

CS reviews progress of major highways and tunnels across J&K

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 20: Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo today chaired a high-level meeting to review the status of major highway and r

Foreign Minister Herath invites Indian filmmakers, investors to explore opportunities in Sri Lanka

COLOMBO, Nov 20 : Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath has invited Indian filmmakers and investors to consider the island nation a prime de

LG presented books in Dogri

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 20: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha was today presented with books in Dogri authored by noted writer Padma Shr

S&P 500, Dow Jones and NASDAQ futures see downward trend after Wall Street ends day with slump; heres how key indices performed after Nvidias fall shakes the US stock market

The US stock market is set for a cautious start. US stock futures saw a dip on Thursday. Wall Street indices closed lower after an early rally fa

Kunmullah Titans lifts memorial cricket trophy

Excelsior Sports Correspondent GANDERBAL, Nov 20: The final match of the inaugural Martyr Police Constable Rameez Memorial Cricket League conclud

Molecule: whats in this dangerous, illegal slimming pill?

Its the kind of promise that stops thumbs mid-scroll: Take Molecule and forget food exists. Viral TikTok clips show influencers flaunting rapid w

Heatwave-linked surge in power demand may deepen Indias fossil-fuel dependence: Report

Record-breaking heatwaves are directly fuelling a surge in electricity demand, thus increasing the countrys dependence on fossil fuel, a new stud

Bihar: Nitish 10.0 takes oath with 14 mantris from BJP, 8 from JDU

Uber partners with NGO Sulabh to direct drivers in nine cities to cleaner toilets

The partnership is in place in Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Pune, Jaipur, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, Lucknow and Kolkata.

US Court Halts Trump's National Guard Deployment In Washington DC

A federal judge on Thursday moved to halt President Donald Trump's deployment of National Guard troops to Washington, D.C., a temporary legal set

Cherry Blossom Festival namen chusokaha ine Tourism Minister akanga

SHILLONG: Adita salrangna skang ongatanggipa Shillong Cherry Blossom Festival-ona gipin biaprangoni manderang bangen sokbatokaha aro ia program n

Training course on anti-corruption investigation begins at SKPA Udhampur

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 20: A three-day training course on the investigation of anti-corruption cases began today at the Sher-i-Kashmi

HC seeks response from DC, others on illegal mining

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Nov 20: The High Court has sought response from Deputy Commissioner Kupwara and other officials with regard to

Role of RSS in Nation Building 100 Years of Service to the Nation

Ram Rattan Sharma internetzonejammu@gmail.com The Rashtriya Swayam Sevak Sangh (RSS) completed its 100th anniversary on 27th September, 2025.Foun

Over Rs 4.30 lakh fine collected, 2 E-rickshaws seized for driving without valid documents

Excelsior Correspondent KATHUA, Nov 20: In a continued effort to enhance road safety, the Motor Vehicle Department, Lakhanpur conducted an intens

Day-4 of Yuvtarang 2025: Musical performance showcased

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 20: On the 4th Day of Yuvtarang 2025-26, impressive musical performances as the Western Instrumental Solo, Wes

Udhampurs Agri, milk potential ignored by earlier Govts: Dr Jitendra

Lays foundation of Chamber building Avtar Bhat UDHAMPUR, Nov 20: Maintaining that though Udhampur district had vast natural resources and potenti

ASCOMS hosting 2-day GISICON 2025 from today

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 20: Acharya Shri Chander College of Medical Sciences & Hospital, Jammu, is hosting GISICON 2025, the 10th Bien

Coast Guards new symbol policy under Trump sparks debate over Swastikas and Nooses

The Coast Guard policy debate has created big discussion online as reports claim swastikas and nooses may be marked as potentially divisive inste

10 years of JJ Act: 55% pendency, 1 in 4 boards has no full bench

A decade after its implementation, India's juvenile justice system is failing children in conflict with the law. A new study reveals massive case

Wall Street tumbles after Nvidias sharp reversal; Mobile-health Network Solutions surges 83%, Brera Holdings sees big fall, check top gainers and losers

Wall Street stocks reversed early gains on Thursday, with major indices closing lower after a rally fueled by Nvidia's earnings faded. Technology

Italy has to beat Northern Ireland then Wales or Bosnia to return to the World Cup

Italy will first host Northern Ireland in a World Cup qualifying playoff in March but then would go on the road to reach its first tournament aft

Government appoints 7 new secretary-rank officers

Seven key secretary-rank appointments were made Thursday, including new leaders for oil, telecom, and agriculture ministries. Neeraj Mittal takes

ED files chargesheet against Vadra

NEW DELHI, Nov 20: The Enforcement Directorate has filed a chargesheet against businessman Robert Vadra, husband of Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi V

ED seizes more assets of Anil Ambani group

India A outclass Oman A; India B succumb to France

US stock market closes higher after Nvidias AI-driven results spark strong tech rally

US stocks got support from strong Nvidia earnings, which helped tech shares rise again. Traders watched the dollar, Treasury yields, and comments

As Nvidias slump jolts Wall Street, Walmart gains ahead of Nasdaq listing; heres how the retail giant got the boost

Indian markets saw a dip on Thursday, November 20, 2025, as Nvidia's AI chip rally lost steam. Investors also lost hope for a December Federal Re

Fifty years ago| Singing friendship ambassadors from U.S.

Indian, Nasa experts confirm 3I/ATLAS is a comet, rule out alien ship theory

UK Covid Inquiry Says Thousands Of Lives Could Have Been Saved

The second report from an inquiry into the UK response to the Covid-19 pandemic criticised the government in 2020 led by Boris Johnson for a lack

Chinese semiconductor tools targeted in new US bill here's why CHIPS Act recipients could be affected soon

CHIPS Act 2025: US lawmakers introduced a bipartisan bill to prevent CHIPS Act grant recipients from buying Chinese chipmaking equipment for a de

Mlaya, Assam taking stock of Lapangap situation: DC

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Nov 20: The governments of Meghalaya and Assam are closely monitoring and coordinating ground deployments in Lapangap a

A hundred years ago| Tutankh Amens mummy

Cutting bureaucratic bloat: Trump admin unveils major plan to shift education control to states

CM to make major announcements on AI, tech-driven innovation soon

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Nov 20: Chief Minister Conrad Sangma is expected to make major policy announcements positioning Meghalaya as a regional

Gathering at Laitsohpliah marks global recognition for indigenous food systems

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Nov 20: NESFAS and the Laitsohpliah community hosted a gathering of Agroecology Learning Circles (ALCs) on Thursday to

Revanth: Telangana Will Establish Indias First Ne Annexe

Revanth Reddy underlined the rich ecological, cultural and ethnic diversity of the northeast, while acknowledging that the region's contributions