Gates Foundation Pledges $1.4 Bn to Help Farmers Adapt to Extreme Weather

Gates called last week for a pivot in climate strategy away from focusing on emissions targets and toward helping the poor, who are increasingly

BJP cites insult to Bankim Chandra, Trinamool highlights snub to Tagore

While the BJP leadership accused Trinamool Congress of not paying respects to Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay on the occasion of 150 years of Vande

Trump hints at India visit after praising Modi; MEA says, I Have Nothing to Share

Bank of America down? Thousands of customers report mobile and online banking outages, some claim funds wiped out amid widespread technical glitch

Bank of America experienced a widespread system outage on Friday, November 7, preventing thousands of customers from accessing their accounts, pr

Bihar election LIVE: No re-poll recommended, says ECI after scrutiny of Phase 1 voting day documents

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to address a rally in Darbhanga on Saturday (November 8)

Bank of America down in US? Thousands report issues amid widespread outage in LA, Chicago. How to fix login issue?

Bank of America experienced a widespread possible outage on Friday, with thousands of users reporting issues with mobile banking and account bala

180 vehicles seized across Telangana for violations

Hyderabad: The Telangana Transport department conducted statewide inspections on Friday, November 7, targeting vehicles violating transport regul

Video: Scientists Discover World's Largest Spiderweb Housing Over 110,000 Creatures

The colony, comprising 69,000 domestic house spiders and more than 42,000 dwarf weaver spiders, spans a total area of 1,140 square feet.

US Judge Declares Mistrial In MIT Grad Brothers' $25 Million Crypto Fraud Case

James Peraire-Bueno, 29, and his brother Anton, 25, argued their actions were fair game in an unregulated market.

Bigg Boss 19: Double eviction alert: Abhishek Bajaj, Neelam Giri EVICTED from show, but there's SHOCKING twist of...

As per the information provided by several Bigg Boss updates handles on X, Salman Khan drops two big eviction bombs on Bigg Boss 19. Salman annou

Video showing children being served mid-day meal on scrap paper in Madhya Pradesh school sparks outrage

The video sparked massive outrage on the internet with people questioning the quality of food served to under the flagship Pradhan Mantri Poshan

US Govt Shutdown Grounds Hundreds of Flights

The FAA said the reductions would start at 4% and ramp up to 10% by November 14

How have tech brands changed their ad strategy on social media?

Brand anthropomorphising, engagement farming, memes, and Generative AI are just some of the tactics tech companies are using to make sure you rem

Mannarasala Ayilyam 2025 November 10 to 12

US Removes Syria's Al-Sharaa From Terror List Ahead Of His Washington Visit

The United States on Friday formally removed Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa from a terrorism blacklist, days before the former jihadist is set

Los Angeles pitcher Alex Vesia and wife Kayla announce heartbreaking death of infant daughter

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Alex Vesia and his wife Kayla announced the death of their infant daughter, Sterling Sol Vesia. The couple shared the

Bank Holiday on November 8: Are banks open or closed today in your state? Check state-wise list here

Banks in Bengaluru are closed today, November 8, 2025, to celebrate Kanakadasa Jayanthi, marking the 525th birth anniversary of poet-saint Kanaka

Who is Alex Vesia? Dodgers pitcher faces heartbreak after infant daughter's death

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Alex Vesia and his wife Kayla experienced profound grief with the death of their infant daughter, Sterling Sol Vesia,

Taiwan's vice president calls for closer EU ties in rare address to international lawmakers

Taiwan's deputy leader, Bi-Khim Hsiao, called on the European Union to strengthen security and trade ties. She urged support for Taiwan's democra

Body of Israeli hostage handed to Red Cross in Gaza amid ongoing ceasefire

Jerusalem: The Israeli military said Friday that the remains of a hostage had been turned over to the Red Cross in Gaza. Militants have previousl

We Knew F-16s Could Carry Nukes: Ex-CIA Officer On US Sale To Pakistan

Former CIA officer Richard Barlow said successive US Presidents continued to certify that Pakistan did not possess nuclear weapons all the way th

India's Chronic Kidney Disease Cases Hit 138 Million In 2023, 2nd Globally: Study

India had the second-highest number of people with chronic kidney disease in 2023 at 138 million, following China at 152 million, according to a

BIG blow for Indians on H-1B visa issue, US govt launches probe into 175 potential abuses of visa program to protect...

The Department of Labor (DOL) launched Project Firewall in September after Trump signed a proclamation that imposed a USD 100,000 one-time fee on

Gold price prediction: Is gold price rally peaked or another surge on the horizon? Here's what could push gold rate higher again

Gold price (GC=F) trades near $4,007.80. Up 0.42%. Best year since 1979. But down 9% from its $4,350 peak. Some say its over. Macquarie warns gol

Iranian plot to kill Israels envoy in Mexico thwarted: Officials

Washington: Mexican authorities with assistance from the United States and Israeli intelligence agencies thwarted an alleged plot by Iran to assa

Wendy's announces sweeping closures of hundreds of restaurants across US starting in late 2025. What is the reason behind major shake-up?

Wendy's plans to close hundreds of underperforming U.S. locations by 2026 as part of a turnaround strategy. This move aims to strengthen the syst

US Senate rejects bill to restore federal worker pay, remains at odds over shutdown

WASHINGTON, Nov 8(Reuters) The U.S. Senate on Friday rejected legislation that would resume paychecks for hundreds of thousands of federal worke

Nigerian Man Staying In India Illegally For Over 10 Years Deported

43-year-old Johnkennedy Chukwuemeka Okoro, a resident of Imo State, Nigeria, had initially arrived in Mumbai in 2012 on a business visa.

Sabarimala Gold Heist Case: Ex-Thiruvabharanam Commissioner Sent To Custody

The Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the Sabarimala gold heist has secured the remand of the former Thiruvabharanam Commissioner till Nov

Hong Kong Sixes: India Embarrassed By Kuwait In Pool Match, Lose By 27 Runs

India vs Kuwait Highlights: India suffered a 27-run defeat against minnows Kuwait while chasing a target of 107 runs in 6 overs.

Turkey Issues Genocide Arrest Warrant Against Netanyahu

Turkey, which has been one of the most vocal critics of the war in Gaza, last year joined South Africa's case accusing Israel of genocide at the

Rajinikanth to be felicitated at IFFI this year

NEW DELHI: The 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) will begin in Goa on November 20 with a strong focus on innovation, inclusivity,

NMC told to make sure same stipend for interns in govt, pvt med colleges

NEW DELHI: The Health Ministry has directed the National Medical Commission (NMC) to examine a key provision of internship regulations to ensure

Clandestine, illegal and continuing? India flags Pakistans nuke record after Trumps remark

Delhi-NCR AQI: Air quality remains in 'very poor' category; CM Rekha Gupta revises working hours for govt officials, check timings

The air quality in the national capital remained in the 'poor' category on Saturday morning as the overall AQI recorded at 7 am was 336. Accordin

U.S. Judge rules Trump illegally ordered National Guard toPortland, Oregon

Trumps attempts to use military force to tamp down unrest are a sharp break with long-standing but rarely tested norms against deploying troops o

Hungary Wins Russian Oil Sanctions Exemption from Trump

Orban, who has often bucked the rest of the EU on pressuring Russia over its invasion of Ukraine, pressed his case that Russian energy was vital

AMSS gradually improving: Delhi Airport issues update on ATC glitch; flight ops returning to normal

Possibility of 3rd World War no longer remote: Ex-NSA

BENGALURU: The possibility of a Third World War is no longer remote but increasingly plausible, said former national security adviser M K Narayan

Comet 3I/ATLAS puzzles scientists again: Mystery around cosmic visitor's tail continues after NASA declines to release photos

Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS is exhibiting unusual behavior, glowing green due to diatomic carbon and hiding its tail after passing the Sun. China

GATE 2026 Update: Exam date announced at gate2026.iitg.ac.in; Check full schedule and other details

IIT Guwahati has released the GATE 2026 exam schedule, which will take place on February 7, 8 and 15, 2026, in two shifts. The exam, crucial for

Marvel star Jeremy Renner pushes back after filmmaker Yi Zhou accuses him of sending explicit and pornographic images and threatening to call ICE

Actor Jeremy Renner faces serious allegations from filmmaker Yi Zhou. Zhou claims Renner sent her intimate photos and explicit videos. She also a

A perennial state of limbo

Getting from one part of the city to the other can now take hours, and accepting this as normal should worry us all

Big Lie: Iran Junks US' Claim That Tehran Trying To Kill Israeli Envoy

The United States and Israel on Friday accused Iran of trying to kill the Israeli ambassador to Mexico, with Tehran rejecting the claim as a ig

Razorpay Co-Founder Responds After Viral Clip Shows Payment Device Scam: 'We Will Disable'

Razorpay founder Shashank Kumar responded to the scam by announcing a software update to restrict gallery access on payment devices.

Samir Modi Seeks Quashing Of Rape FIR In Delhi Court, Hearing On January 12

The Delhi High Court has issued a notice on the plea of Samir Modi for quashing of FIR in an alleged rape case. An FIR was registered at Police S

An early warning for Indian cities

Why better warnings mean little if Indian cities stay badly planned and poorly drained

S&P 500, Dow remains positive, NASDAQ falls as Wall Street ends mixed on signs of shutdown progress, Eos Energy Enterprises soars 70%, Davis Commodities plunges nearly 78%; check top gainers and losers

Wall Street saw a mixed closing for the week. The Dow and S&P 500 edged higher on Friday, while the Nasdaq slipped. Investors moved past a week m

Relative Kills Man Who Came To Attend Nephew's Funeral In Uttarakhand

A man who had come to attend his nephew's funeral in Uttarakhand's Haridwar district was killed allegedly by his relative by slitting his throat

From water taps to religious tags

Lately, political parties have been highlighting errors on voters list on religious lines a cause for worry for Maharashtra, which has long prid

UP court acquits Azam Khan in case related to allegedly spreading enmity

Lucknow: A special court on Friday acquitted former Uttar Pradesh minister Azam Khan in a case related to allegedly spreading enmity, misusing an

There is no justification for sexual abuse

The accused was held guilty of the offences committed under the Indian Penal Code as well as relevant provisions of the Protection of Children fr

More than 1,000 flights cut in U.S. shutdown fallout

Forty airports were slated for the cuts, including major hubs in Atlanta, Newark, Denver, Chicago, Houston and Los Angeles

Manoj Bajpayee FAILS to impress his real daughter in The Family Man, admits she 'didn't recognise him', and loves THIS character: 'She shouted and...'

At the recent press conference of The Family Man Season 3, Manoj Bajpayee revealed the reaction of his real-life daughter, and it is similar to S

'Enemy within': Ex-CIA officer says US tipped off Pakistani general before nuclear smuggling arrest

A former CIA officer has revealed a secret US operation to arrest a Pakistani general involved in nuclear smuggling. Senior US State Department o

Republicans swat down Democratic offer to end shutdown as impasse continues into 38th day

Government shutdown continues for 38 days as Senate Republicans reject a Democratic proposal. The offer aimed to reopen the government and extend

Donald Trump hints at easing Russian oil sanctions on Hungary, says Russia-Ukraine war 'taking big toll on Moscow'

Speaking at a joint meeting with Hungarian PM Viktor Orban, Trump said the US is 'looking at' Orban's request for an exemption from the Russian o

Trump says U.S. to boycott G-20 in South Africa, repeats allegations about treatment of white farmers

Trump had already announced he would not attend the annual summit for heads of state from the globes leading and emerging economies

Countries agree to end mercury tooth fillings by 2034

Nations have agreed to a global phase-out of mercury dental fillings by 2034. This historic decision aims to protect health and the environment f

Cornell University to pay $60 million in deal with Trump Administration to restore federal funding

The university agreed to pay $30 million directly to the U.S. government along with another $30 million toward research that will support U.S. fa

Morning Digest: India hits out at Pakistans illegal nuclear history; Delhi CM orders staggered timings for government offices in view of pollution, and more

Here is a select list of stories to start the day

Abhijit Bhattacharyya | Can India Really Afford to Trust America Today?

India, like most countries across the world, has little choice but to lump what comes its way that originates from the current occupant of the Wh

Tej Pratap's Airport Meet With BJP's Ravi Kishan Sparks Speculations

Janshakti Janata Dal founder Tej Pratap Yadav and BJP MP Ravi Kishan were seen together at the Patna airport on Friday, raising eyebrows amid the

Massive Russian attack hits Ukraine energy infrastructure: Kyiv

Russia has commenced a large-scale assault on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, triggering emergency power outages in multiple regions. Despite th

US warns it could force 20% flight cuts if shutdown continues

US airlines face flight cuts due to a government shutdown. The FAA ordered a 4% reduction in flights at major airports. This number could rise si

Review of Tash Aws novel The South, longlisted for the Booker Prize 2025

This story of young queer love fails to deliver on emotional truth

The Booker Prize 2025 | Read about the nominated titles here

The winner of the 50,000 prize will be announced on November 10

Review of Benjamin Woods Seascraper, longlisted for the Booker Prize 2025

This is a story about navigating the conflicts that arise when duty, generational baggage, and the elemental desire for a better life collide wit

Heres what to expect at grand finale of TechSparks 2025

After two action-packed days, the grand finale of TechSparks 2025 promises conversations that range from infrastructure to mobility and consumer

Tiruvallur police crack down on multi-State synthetic drug cartel; three foreigners held

Squid Game: The Challenge Season 2 Part 2 release date, time and episode schedule: What to expect, games, contestants and how to watch

Squid Game: The Challenge Season 2 Part 2 release date, time and episode schedule have been confirmed by Netflix. The second part continues the i

Cybercrooks drain Rs 56 lakh from TMC MP's bank account

Chaos at IGI: 800+ flights delayed in system crash

Student Poses As Lawrence Bishnoi Gang Member To Extort Rs 30 Lakh, Arrested

Police have arrested a BSc student in Uttarakhand's Haridwar for allegedly attempting to extort Rs 30 lakh from a businessman in the name of the

Criminal killed in gunfight in UP

Ghost postings haunt job market, rise 25% yearly

Ghost job postingsads for non-existent rolesare rising 25-30% annually, say recruiters. Companies use them to project growth, study market trends

MCD: Institution heads must first prevent entry

Supply low, TDS high: 7x residents write to CM

Pakal Dul wins Best Rated Under-Construction Project award

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 7: Chenab Valley Power Projects Pvt. Ltd. (CVPPL)s 1000 MW Pakal Dul Hydroelectric Project, under construction

Bihar desires vikas raj, not jungle raj: PM Modi

PATNA, Nov 7: Prime Minister Narendra Modi told people in Bihar on Friday that the NDA has dedicated plans for every region of the country based

Inter-District UT Level U-19 Boys Athletic meet concludes

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 7: The Department of Youth Services and Sports, District Jammu, concluded the Inter-District UT Level A

Changing Dynamics of Indo-Taliban Relations

Dr Sudershan Kumar sudershan.sk12@gmail.com The relationship between India and Afghanistan has historically been defined by cultural affinity, sh

NHPC celebrates its 51st Foundation Day

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 7: The 51st NHPC Foundation Day was celebrated with great enthusiasm at the NHPC Regional Office, here today.

J&K auto retail soars 25.35% in October 2025: FADA

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 7: The automobile sector in Jammu & Kashmir witnessed a record surge in October 2025, with total retail sales

AG apologises after rap from CJI, government says open to tweaking Tribunal Act

IHPL: A Dream that turned into a Debacle

Dr Nisar Farhad drnisarfarhadku@gmail.com Kashmirs privately-run cricket league promised glory but exposed a deeper crisis of credibility, oversi

Baba Siddique murder: Wife moves Bombay HC, alleges builder-politician nexus, seeks SIT probe

Petition accuses Maharashtra police of shielding politically connected developers in slum redevelopment schemes; demands court-monitored SIT or p

Tracker Season 3 Episode 4 release date, time, where to watch: Release schedule on CBS, Paramount Plus, cast, how to watch live on TV, online, without cable

Tracker Season 3 Episode 4 release date, time and where to watch The next episode titled No Mans Land premieres on CBS and Paramount Plus Premiu

Over 1,200 Flights Cut Across US Amid Shutdown Standoff

More than 1,200 flights were canceled across the United States on Friday after the Trump administration ordered reductions to ease strain on air

Remove strays from hospitals, schools, bus & train stns: Supreme Court

Sterilise, Vax and Shift Them to Shelters