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Urgent climate finance pleas at COP31 face a non-urgent response

Climate action has slipped down the political agenda for Western governments as U.S. President Donald Trump has withdrawn international funding, while wars in Ukraine and West Asia have added to inflationary pressures and the need to spend on security

14 Nov 2026 12:16 am
Technical resignation is a bridge, not a guillotine, says Karnataka High Court

Pulls up State government for not paying pension to retired university professor for two years over erroneous interpretation of norms

13 Nov 2026 10:55 pm
Stock markets snap three-day rally on rate hike fears; Sensex drops 318 points

Retail inflation surged to 6.09% in October, breaching the RBIs upper tolerance limit for the first time in two years and prompting expectations of a rate hike next month

13 Nov 2026 10:54 pm
The wit and gravity of The Singh Twins

The contemporary artists, who are showing in New Delhi, make you re-examine the histories of the British empire through their miniatures

13 Nov 2026 10:54 pm
Ukraine fires nearly 1,200 drones at Russia as U.S.-led talks consider wider European security

Kyiv's forces are using drones and ground robots to help defend against Russia's army along the about 1,200-km front line snaking down eastern and southeastern Ukraine

13 Nov 2026 10:48 pm
India-Bangladesh consular dialogue will be held on a mutually convenient date, says Ministry of External Affairs

Diplomatic sources had indicated that the postponement of talks was because of the spike in tensions in view of the proposed return of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to Bangladesh

13 Nov 2026 10:38 pm
Armed men kill at least 37 civilians in western Niger, say local sources

Ruled by a military junta since a 2023 coup, Niger is battling violence by jihadists linked to Al-Qaeda and the Islamic State group. Thousands have been killed in the violence over the last decade

13 Nov 2026 10:31 pm
Opposition members call for FCRA panel to hold wider consultations across country

Parliamentary panel meets 25 organisations on Thursday, November 12, as it rushes to finalise its report in time for the upcoming Parliament session

13 Nov 2026 10:30 pm
The many lives of the Ramayana in London

How Vikram Goyals baithak in Mayfair made a case for conversation-led exhibitions and stories from India that travel across cultures

13 Nov 2026 10:24 pm
13 Nov 2026 10:10 pm
Syria removes visa restrictions on U.S. travellers after backlash

The current Syrian government, in place since Islamist-led fighters overthrew Bashar al-Assad in December 2024, has allowed Westerners to obtain entry visas at Damascus airport or border crossings

13 Nov 2026 10:10 pm
R. Sridhar, founder of Maithri Trust, passes away at 80

He started Maithri as a trust in 1983, with the aim of supporting persons with disabilities in their educational pursuits

13 Nov 2026 10:07 pm
Eisenkot urges respect for Israel's Arab minority after Netanyahu attacks

Two Arab-majority parties, Raam and the Joint List, secured a combined 19 seats in last month's election, winning nearly a sixth of the 120-seat parliament and potentially emerging as kingmakers in efforts by Eisenkot to form a government

13 Nov 2026 10:02 pm
Court orders narco, polygraph tests of actor in Ankita Bhandari murder case

Ms. Sanawar claimed that she came to know about the alleged involvement of a politically influential VIP in the murder of Ankita Bhandari

13 Nov 2026 9:52 pm
Mahatma Gandhi University in Keralam imposes restrictions on media access

A circular issued by the University Registrar states that those seeking to enter the university campus for news coverage must secure the Vice-Chancellors approval in advance

13 Nov 2026 9:45 pm
Pakistan calls for 'immediate' end to Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia at UN

UN Security Council renewed targeted sanctions under its Yemen sanctions regime for another year

13 Nov 2026 9:41 pm
Court rejects police plea to cancel bail of CPI(M) workers in ED officials attack case

The prosecution argued that the accused persons violated their bail conditions by allegedly participating in the Onam celebrations held at the Museum police station

13 Nov 2026 9:40 pm
Experts call for coordinated action across sectors to tackle antimicrobial resistance

Ahead of World AMR Awareness Week, global health experts stress the need for stronger surveillance, prevention, sustainable financing and a One Health approach to address antimicrobial resistance

13 Nov 2026 9:38 pm
Officials told to ensure accurate Census 2027

Dharwad Deputy Commissioner says that the data collected will form the basis for development planning and future administrative decisions

13 Nov 2026 9:30 pm
CII Summit in Vizag: World-class roads crucial for Indias economic progress, says Gadkari

Proposed at a cost of 32,000 crore, the 195-km Amaravati Outer Ring Road project will soon get the Cabinets approval, says the Union Minister

13 Nov 2026 9:29 pm
BRS opposes plus two education system in place of Intermediate

This will only help corporate groups to control the education system

13 Nov 2026 9:28 pm
Kakinada Mayor race heats up, all eyes on JSPs candidate choice

YSRCP has fielded Dr. Kada Satya Sri against the alliance in the fray

13 Nov 2026 9:28 pm
Oil India on track for 4 MMT crude oil production this fiscal, officials state

Oil India further stated that it was on track for scaling their capex target of 7,500 crore.

13 Nov 2026 9:28 pm
Boat seized, 2.5 lakh fine imposed for catching juvenile fish off Chettuva

Fisheries enforcement team recovers five tonnes of undersized fish in operation against illegal fishing

13 Nov 2026 9:26 pm
Forest Department to implement human-wildlife conflict mitigation scheme in 11 villages in Coimbatore district

The places selected for the implementation of the scheme are Irumborai, Odanthurai, Nellithurai, Tholampalayam, Naickenpalayam, Veerapandi, Thadagam, Pannimadai, Narasipuram, Karamadai and Athimathayanur

13 Nov 2026 9:24 pm
No impact on INDIA alliance prospects in view of AIMIM-ASP pact, says Congress-SP

Dalits and Muslims at the ground level remain cautious about the intent and viability of this sudden, unnatural alliance, say leaders

13 Nov 2026 9:23 pm
KIIFB accounts should have been audited by CAG, says Kerala High Court

In a public interest litigation, petitioner argues that the guarantees furnished by the State government to KIIFB against borrowings bypassed the limits set by the Centre and created 'off-Budget borrowings' that threatened the States fiscal stability and required mandatory CAG oversight

13 Nov 2026 9:23 pm
Farmers demand water supply for crops till Dec. 30

AIKKMS warns of intensified agitation if water supply is stopped on November 20

13 Nov 2026 9:22 pm