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Cyclone Ditwah: Ashwini Vaishnaw evaluates railway preparedness

The coastal areas expected to be hit by the impending cyclone fall mainly under the Southern Railway zone.

Indias population to stabilise by 2080 due to dip in fertility rate: IASP

With a TFR of 1.9, experts say the country is on track to level off its population this century

Cyclone Ditwah: IMD issues yellow alert across various districts of Tamil Nadu, Puducherry for next 3 hours

Red alert has also been issued in some districts of Tamil Nadu and an orange alert for heavy rainfall accompanied by thunder and lightning

Landour Bazaar in Mussoorie sinking rapidly, experts warn of disaster risk

DEHRADUN: Mussoorie, one of Uttarakhands most popular hill stations, is facing an alarming situation due to escalating land subsidence in Landour

Ukraine claims hit on Russian shadow fleet black sea tankers

Spains navy, which issues navigational warnings in the region, says theres also a significant risk posed by floating mines in parts of the Black

Several people injured after shooting in Stockton, California, authorities say

The San Joaquin County Sheriffs Office said deputies were investigating and several victims were taken to hospitals

Judgments shouldnt be revisited solely because judges have changed: Justice Nagarathna

An evolved understanding of judicial independence warrants the assurance by our system of laws that a judgment once rendered by a judge will hold

Uttarakhand SIR: Tracing names from 2003 voter rolls proves tough due to delimitation of 18 constituencies

DEHRADUN: The office of the Uttarakhand Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) has released the 2003 voter list for the special intensive revision (SIR) o

China's factory activity shrinks again in November, services activity cools

The manufacturing purchasing managers' index (PMI) rose to 49.2 in November from 49.0 in October, the National Bureau of Statistics' survey showe

EC seeks public feedback to make ECINet App more user-friendly after trial in Bihar elections

NEW DELHI: The Election Commission (EC) has invited all citizens to download the ECINet App and give suggestions to make the application more use

Delhi: Electors cast votes as polling for bypolls in 12 MCD wards begins

The MCD bypolls are witnessing a triangular contest among the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Congress, and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP). This is the

Delhi-NCR's air quality sees slight relief, AQI drops to 269, remains in 'poor' category; Check area-wise pollution levels

Delhi witnessed a slight improvement in the air quality on Sunday morning as the Air Quality Index (AQI) level shifted from 'very poor' to 'poor'

Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Turkmenistan among safest in terms of terrorism impact

Kazakhstan achieved a perfect score of 0.0 in the 2025 Global Terrorism Index, ranking 100th and recognized as one of the world's safest nations.

Only 4% have access to palliative care in India

NEW DELHI: Nearly 7-10 million people require palliative care (PC) in India, but less than four per cent have access to it, said the latest study

DK Shivakumar: The go-to man for the grand old party

In the turbulent battleground of Karnataka politics, 63-year-old Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar doesnt just make news, he commands them. A m

Baba Vanga's chilling world changing predictions for 2026: From aliens on earth to AI U-turn

With 2025 coming to an end, Baba Vanga's chilling predictions for 2026 have re-surfaced on social media and have sparked massive curiosity among

Australia Keeps Unchanged Squad for Second Ashes Test

Captain Pat Cummins return has been put on hold despite reports that he had bowled well in the nets in Sydney earlier Friday.

John Cena loses his careers final WWE PLE Match to Dominik Mysterio at Survivor Series 2025; when is John Cenas last WWE match, and who will be his opponent

John Cena's final PLE match at Survivor Series 2025 saw him lose the WWE Intercontinental Championship to Dominik Mysterio, with Liv Morgan's int

'Red corridor' spread due to Congress-Naxal nexus, BJP claims, says influence declined under Modi

NEW DELHI: The BJP on Saturday alleged that Naxal insurgency in India persisted for an extended period and reached alarming proportions largely d

Rajnath Singh applauds Operation Sindoor as a brilliant example of civil-military fusion

Global airlines race to fix Airbus jets; US reports little disruption

Airlines that said they had completed or nearly finished all their software updates on Saturday included American Airlines , United Airlines, Air

29 Voters Registered at Single Address in Bhopal: Digvijaya

He visited polling booth 189 in Pushpa Nagar in Narela on Saturday to look into the matter

International rights group chief says Syrias reforms are promising but democracy is still lacking

Amnesty Internationals secretary general says Syrias new authorities show some commitment to reform, transitional justice and reconciliation

Rahul Gandhi, Sonia Charged With Criminal Conspiracy In National Herald Case

The FIR comes a day after the Delhi court deferred the pronouncement of its decision in the National Herald case to December 16.

Cyclone Ditwah Intensifies Over Southwest Bay; Heavy Rains for South Coastal Andhra

The system, currently near Sri Lanka coast, is moving northwest and is likely to turn into a severe cyclonic storm, triggering heavy to very heav

Millions of poor losing right to vote: Sachin Pilot raises alarm over SIR

Jaipur: Senior Congress leader Sachin Pilot on Saturday accused the Election Commission of acting with unprecedented haste and creating widesprea

CAT 2025 Exam Today: Check Guidelines And Key Instructions Here

IIM CAT 2025: Candidates must carry their admit cards along with a valid ID proof such as Aadhaar Card, Electoral ID, PAN Card, Driving Licence,

Delhi MCD By-Election 2025 LIVE: Voting underway in 12 wards; BJP, AAP, Congress in fierce battle

MCD decision on use of cow dung for funeral may increase pollution: Experts

NEW DELHI: With MCD deciding to start using cow dung cakes at crematoriums, experts have pointed out that scientific literature confirms that bur

Supreme Court ends oral mentions before CJI; urgent matters to be listed automatically within two days

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court has barred litigants from orally mentioning matters for urgent listing before the Chief Justice of India as items re

Cops Uncover Fake Call Centre In Hyderabad That Duped Australians Of Crores

The Cyberabad Police uncovered a sophisticated fake international call centre that systematically cheated Australian citizens of an estimated Rs

Russian Attacks Kill 3 as Efforts to End War in Ukraine Gain Momentum

Donald Trump last week released a plan for ending the nearly four-year war. The 28-point proposal heavily favored Russia

All About Norovirus, A Winter Vomiting Disease That's Spreading Rapidly In US

Those 65 and older are the most likely to die from norovirus, and young children and those with compromised immune systems are also at a higher r

National emergency in Sri Lanka as toll rises to 153; India steps up aid

NEW DELHI: SRI Lanka was on Saturday picking up the pieces after widespread destruction caused by cyclone Ditwah, with President Anura Kumara Dis

Cyclone Ditwah tracker: Where is cyclone Ditwah and when will it make landfall? IMD warns of heavy rain in Andhra, Tamil Nadu and other states

Cyclone Ditwah live tracker: The IMD in its latest weather bulletin said the cyclonic storm 'Ditwah' will track nearly northwards, moving paralle

He Has Been Treated Harshly: Trump Pardons Honduras Ex-President

US President Donald Trump on Friday made a major intervention into Honduran politics days before the country's presidential election, pardoning a

Why a career in Data Science needs more than just technical skills

Data science is not just about building models; it is about solving real-world problems, which requires more than just coding skills

Russian attacks kill three as diplomatic efforts to end Ukraine war gain momentum

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that an Ukrainian delegation, headed by national security chief Rustem Umerov, was on its way to swi

Four dead, one injured in a fire at Sangam Vihar

A call was received at around 6:24 p.m. on Saturday about a four storied building which had a footwear shop on the ground floor, being engulfed i

UN chief reiterates call for irreversible progress toward two-state solution

United Nations: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres reiterated his call for irreversible progress toward a two-state solution, in a message on

Gautam Adani to build five star hotel with 240 rooms at THIS airport, to invest Rs...

The project, which will occupy just over 8,000 square meters within the airport premises, includes plans for a 240-room hotel. The hotel will fea

Pope to wrap up Turkiye trip before heading to Lebanon

Pope Leo is the fifth pontiff to visit Turkiye, after Pope Paul VI in 1967, Pope John Paul II in 1979, Pope Benedict XVI in 2006 and Pope Francis

What a wild ride labor is: Vanessa Hudgens becomes mother again, welcomes second child with MLB star Cole Tucker, shares post-delivery photos; check her first babys name

Actress Vanessa Hudgens has welcomed her second child with husband Cole Tucker. The High School Musical star announced the happy news on Instagra

Russia launches probe into alleged Pakistan role in Tajikistan drone attack

Tensions escalate as a drone attack from near the Af-Pak border killed three Chinese nationals in Tajikistan. China and Russia are investigating

US Navy deploys forces in southern Puerto Rico as tensions with Venezuela escalate

Inside Lenskart's growth plans post-listing; VCs backing early-stage startups in 2025

Meanwhile, Groww, in its efforts to diversify beyond a derivatives-heavy brokerage model, has infused an additional Rs 104.4 crore into Fisdom, i

8ish, a new neighbourhood bar in South Mumbai, wants you to unwind

Chennai rain alert: Chennai schools to remain shut on December 1 due to cyclone 'Ditwah' impact? What IMD said in its latest weather update

Chennai weather: Chennai and other districts of Tamil Nadu are expected to receive extremely heavy rainfall as cyclone Ditwah heads towards Tamil

Ashwini Vaishnaw reviews railways' preparedness to ensure passenger safety, minimise disruptions in wake of cyclone Ditwah

With Cyclone Ditwah looming over Tamil Nadu, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw took the initiative to check on railway safety measures. The India M

Red Alert in TN, Puducherry, AP as Cyclone Ditwah Approaches

The IMD has advised residents to remain indoors, avoid coastal areas, and follow local administration instructions

Couple critical after being set on fire over family feud in Jaipur village

Police detained two persons at Mokhampura after registering and FIR

Bhajan clubbing is taking Indian cities by storm as Gen Z, spirituality and techno beats come together

Gen Z is embracing bhajan clubbing, a new nightlife trend blending traditional devotional songs with techno beats. This spiritual partying offers

How Mahjong is about finding yourself in the soft clatter of tiles

Mahjong: Its popularity in urban India mirrors a longing for tactile connection in a digital age, for order amid chaos.

Raj Thackeray opposes tree felling for Sadhu Gram ahead of Nashik Kumbh Mela

MNS chief,Congress, activists, and citizens join protests over land clearance for 2026 Kumbh Mela preparations

Stranger Things isnt ending at season 5, the Upside Down is set to return in a way you cannot imagine

The beloved Stranger Things universe is expanding with an animated series, 'Tales From '85,' set to stream on Netflix in 2026. This new venture r

Why is the Govt. reviving a PSU?

IndiGo Completes Mandatory Airbus System Upgrade

IndiGo emphasised that the fleet-wide update was carried out with minimal impact on customers' journeys and zero cancellations

BIG move by Faf du Plessis: Former RCB captain skips IPL 2026 to play in THIS league

The former RCB captain has now opted out of the 19th edition of the cash-rich event, announcing that he'll 'take on a new challenge' and play the

Morning Digest: After delta, south coastal districts, cyclone Ditwah to batter north Tamil Nadu; mass disenfranchisement allegations are attempt to politicise SIR, ECI tells SC, and more

Here is a select list of stories to start the day.

Cyclone Ditwah LIVE updates: After delta, south coastal districts, Ditwah to batter north T.N.

14 NDRF teams deployed in Villupuram, Chengalpattu, Tiruvallur, Nagapattinam, Tiruvarur, Thanjavur, Pudukottai, and Mayiladuthurai; additional te

Senior counsels cant orally mention case before any bench, says SC

Trump Stands Firm on Freezing Migration After DC Shooting

The Trump administration on Friday intensified immigration restrictions, rolling out a series of heightened security measures

Groundwater recharge sees marginal increase this year

India's annual groundwater recharge saw a slight increase in 2025, yet nearly a quarter of assessment units remain in stressed categories. This i

Operation Sindoor: BSF confirms 118 Pakistani posts, 72 terror launchpads destroyed

BJP says Rahul Gandhi fuelling sympathy for Maoists

The BJP has sharply criticized Rahul Gandhi, accusing him of sympathizing with Maoists and potentially endorsing urban naxals. This accusation st

Trump declares Venezuelan airspace closed

President Donald Trump has taken the dramatic step of declaring Venezuelan airspace off-limits, intensifying the U.S. offensive against drug traf

Breaking News Live Updates: At least 7 killed in central Mexico bar attack

AI is coming for your job, heres the one move you need to make to stay employable and relevant in the job market

Coursera CEO Greg Hart advises graduates to enhance university degrees with micro-credentials. AI is reshaping jobs, making entry-level roles sca

Spotify Wrapped 2025 release date update: When will it drop? Here's all details

Spotify Wrapped 2025 release date update raises interest as users wait for the annual recap. The drop window is expected between December 1 and D

G. Sai Prasad to be new Chief Secretary of A.P.

Incumbent Chief Secretary K. Vijayanand will supperannuate Febaruary 28, 2026

Austrian beauty influencer, Stefanie Pieper, missing after Christmas party found dead in forest after ex-boyfriends chilling confession

An Austrian beauty influencer, Stefanie Pieper, vanished after a Christmas party. Her body was discovered in a suitcase in a Slovenian forest. Au

All 200 aircraft updated: IndiGo completes A320 upgrade; safety checks continue

IndiGo has fully updated its entire A320 fleet, becoming the first Indian carrier to complete mandatory software enhancements. This rapid upgrade

The women capturing Indias Census data

In a dress rehearsal for Indias first-ever digital Census, enumerators learn the workings of two apps on their mobile phones. Women are set to le

Ed Sheerans Play Deluxe Edition exposes raw confessions on marital struggles, family sacrifices and the dark side of global touring

Global music star Ed Sheeran has opened up about his marriage. His new album reveals challenges faced with wife Cherry Seaborn. Sheeran details t

The weight of the everyday

Muscles are not for vanity; they are what helps one in the cut and thrust of daily life

Residents flag rising congestion on KNK Road, illegal pavement parking persists

The Chennai Corporation had proposed a multilevel car parking on KNK Road in May 2024

Experts urge students to explore careers in med tech

The speakers stressed that the rapidly evolving nature of MedTech demands openness to continuous learning, adaptability, and a willingness to ste

IBC misuse, rigging of bids before NCLT under scanner

Central agencies are scrutinizing the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) process for alleged rigging and misuse. The ED arrested Amit Katyal, L

Faf du Plessis to skip IPL 2026, will play in PSL

Faf du Plessis is ready to embark on a new journey with PSL, which will be held concurrently with the IPL between March and May 2026

Rezang La : The Thermopylae of India

Col Satish Lalotra slalotra4729@gmail.com When the winter of 1962 settled over the eastern Ladakh heights, few in the Indian sub-continent could

Security forces kill 3 TTP militants in northwest Pakistan

PESHAWAR, Nov 29: Security forces on Saturday killed three militants belonging to the banned TTP in an operation conducted in Pakistans restive K

WWE Survivor Series WarGames 2025 date, time, venue, how to watch in US, UK, match card: When will pre-show start?

WWE Survivor Series WarGames 2025 date, time, venue, how to watch and match card is set for Nov. 29 at Petco Park. Fans can watch the event on ES

Training session on CPR conducted at Swami Vivekananda Hospital

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 29: A comprehensive CPR (Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation) training session was conducted at the Swami Vivekanan

Hydropower Advancing Ladakh: NHPC highlights Green Energy, CSR initiatives

Tsewang Rigzin LEH, Nov 29: Head of NHPC Nimoo Bazgo Power Station, Sanjai Kumar Rai, said that this hydroelectricity station is expected to beco

Dr Jitendra launches Indias first Pilot Trainer Aircraft, reviews 19 seater Aircraft plane

Excelsior Correspondent BENGALURU, Nov 29: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Dr. Jitendra Singh today said t

Customer meet at Citizens Cooperative Bank discusses service expansion

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 29: A grand customer meet was organized today at the Shastri Nagar Branch of Citizens Cooperative Bank Ltd., J

Sri Lankan woman who couldnt leave Pak for 18 years after overstaying visa to return to Colombo

KARACHI, Nov 29: A 65-year-old Sri Lankan woman, who couldnt leave Pakistan for 18 years because of a heavy fine imposed on her by authorities fo

Family Courts must prioritise reconciliation: Justice Wani

J&K Judicial Academy organizes workshop Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 29: Under the patronage of Justice Arun Palli, Chief Justice, High Cou

Tata Sons: Air India a responsibility, not just biz opportunity

Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran stated that Air India represents a responsibility for the Tata Group, not just a business opportunity. He hig

Sangharsh Samiti launches agitation over admissions in SMVD Medical College

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 29: Opposing the admission of students of a particular community in Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Institute of Medica