House Passes Bill to End Historic US Govt Shutdown

House lawmakers made their long-awaited return to the nation's capital this week after nearly eight weeks away

Stop guessing! Dietitians agree this is the healthiest cooking oil on the planet

Four registered dietitians unanimously crowned olive oil, particularly extra virgin, as the healthiest cooking oil. Its rich monounsaturated fats

Delhi car blast: Diaries in doctors rooms reveal 2 years of planning; Umar, Muzammil joined Al-Falah during pandemic

China moves to end Fentanyl trade; US says Trumps action saved thousands of lives

US 43-day govt shutdown to end today? Congress passes funding bill, Trump to sign from Oval office

The United States Congress on Wednesday (local time) approved the federal funding package to reopen the government after a record 43-day shutdown

Telangana HC says Godavari pollution not state-specific, directs plea to NGT

Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court has observed that pollution in the Godavari River is not confined to Telangana alone but concerns all riparia

Valve set to take on Sony and Nintendo with video game console, new steam machine 6x more powerful than Steam Deck; check price and launch date in US

Valve is launching a new Steam machine, a cubic device for living room PC gaming. It will be six times more powerful than the Steam Deck and supp

From cabbage to grapes: Foods that help heal and protect your kidneys naturally

Our kidneys are vital organs that can decline with age and poor lifestyle choices, leading to Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD). Fortunately, a diet r

White House clarifies over H-1B visas after Trump defends programme

Washington: A day after US President Donald Trump defended the H-1B visa programme, the White House asserted that its committed to cracking down

Modi chairs CCS meeting to firm up befitting response

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) at his residence on Wednesday to assess the

West Bengal voter list clean-up: UIDAI data shows 34 lakh deceased Aadhaar holders

Additionally, 13 lakh individuals who never possessed Aadhaar have also passed away.

Red Fort blast news live updates: DNA test confirms man who carried out Delhi blast was Dr Umar Un Nabi

Clearly a Terrorist Attack: Marco Rubio on Delhi Blast

The US Secretary of State shared that he spoke with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar about the blast.

US Secy of State Rubio terms Delhi blast terrorist attack, hails Indias very good investigation

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday (local time) called the blast which took place in Delhi on Monday evening to 'clearly' be a 'terro

DNA Test Confirms Dr Umar Drove i20 That Exploded Near Red Fort: Sources

Dr Umar Mohammad drove the i20 car that exploded near Red Fort, claiming nine lives and injuring 20 people on Monday evening, sources told NDTV,

NIA conducts searches across 5 states in Al Qaida Gujarat terror conspiracy case

New Delhi: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has conducted searches at 10 locations across five states in an Al Qaida Gujarat terror conspi

US offers to assist in Delhi blast probe; Rubio says Indian investigators ...doing good job

Shardul Thakur trade LSG to MI: Did R Ashwin accidentally reveal truth behind another major swap ahead of IPL 2026? Here's what we know

Ravichandran Ashwin inadvertently revealed that Mumbai Indians have secured Shardul Thakur from Lucknow Super Giants in a trade ahead of the IPL

U.S. sanctions 32 entities, individuals from several countries including India over Irans missile programme

The Treasury department linked India-based Farmlane Private Limited (Farmlane) to a United Arab Emirates-based firm named Marco Klinge (Klinge)

Tarik Skubal, Paul Skenes named MLBs best pitchers, win 2025 Cy Young Awards

Detroit's Tarik Skubal secured his second consecutive AL Cy Young Award. Pittsburgh's Paul Skenes claimed the NL honor, becoming the third player

Sri Lanka to continue cricket tour of Pakistan despite players raising security concerns

Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Mohsin Naqvi, assured the team of strong security during his meeting with the Sri Lankan High Commissioner in Isl

Delhi Blast: CHILLING CCTV footage captures terrifying explosion; cars, rickshaws, autos in flames near Delhi's Red Fort; WATCH

Days after a powerful explosion near Delhi's Red Fort that killed at least 12 and left several injured, new CCTV footage emerged showing the terr

The breakfast a cancer scientist eats daily to maintain steady blood sugar levels

Cancer researcher Elizabeth Platz shares her daily breakfast for stable blood sugar. She eats whole-grain toast with peanut butter and a side of

Didnt come up: G7 diplomats show support for Ukraine but avoid contentious issues like trade, U.S. military strikes

The G7 ministers in their joint statement strongly condemned the recent escalation of violence in war-torn Sudan, and the U.S. Secretary of State

Fitness drill for Bavuma as SA eye strong start at Eden

Kolkata, Nov 12: Skipper Temba Bavuma, making a return from injury, underwent a fitness drill under the supervision of the teams trainer, physio

Sinner Cruises Past Zverev into ATP Semis

World number one Sinner is bidding to retain his title at the prestigious end-of-season tournament and he cruised into the semi-finals in front o

Hopefully weve learned from New Zealand series: Ten Doeschate

Kolkata, Nov 12: Indias assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate is hoping that his batters have learnt lessons from the rare series-defeat at home aga

Pant back in full flow as India step up nets ahead of Eden Test

Kolkata, Nov 12: Set for his much-anticipated Test comeback, Indias flamboyant wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant was in full flow at nets on Tuesd

US House passes bill to end historic government shutdown

The House has approved a bill to end a 43-day government shutdown. Federal workers faced unpaid wages and citizens experienced disruptions. The m

Quietly confident that we can make history: Proteas coach

Kolkata, Nov 12: South Africas head coach Shukri Conrad is backing his spin troika of Keshav Maharaj, Senuran Muthusamy and Simon Harmer to match

Skipper Ben Stokes defends Englands preparation for Ashes in Australia

Perth, Nov 12: Skipper Ben Stokes has defended Englands lack of warm-up matches ahead of the first Ashes cricket test against Australia in Perth

Northern Lights could dazzle skies in more than 17 US States Wednesday Night; Check the best time and cities to get the glimpse of Aurora Borealis

Prepare for a spectacular celestial show as the Northern Lights are predicted to grace the skies over 17 US states on Wednesday night. A powerful

Epstein Email Claims Trump Knew About the Girls

The disclosures seemed designed to raise new questions about Trumps friendship with Epstein

Terror-Accused Doctor's Life Decoded By Ex-Husband, Father And Brother

In a narrow lane of Lucknow's densely populated Daliganj area, the home of Syed Ahmad Ansari is getting unusual attention since news emerged that

Morning Digest: Enumeration forms distributed to 73% voters in SIR Phase 2; Centre calls Delhi car blast a terror incident, passes resolution, and more

Here is a select list of stories to start the day

Spain, France, Portugal close in on WC berth; Haalands Norway nearest

LONDON, Nov 12: Spain and Lamine Yamal, France and Kylian Mbapp plus Portugal and Cristiano Ronaldo are close to confirming their places at the 2

Stock Market Live Updates 13 November 2025: Stock to buy today: Max Financial Services

Sensex, Nifty, Share Price LIVE: The short-term outlook is bullish for Max Financial Services. The 5 per cent surge on Wednesday has taken the sh

Jakrem win inaugural title

Meghalaya Womens State League 2025 By Our Reporter Shillong, Nov 12: Jakrem SC were 2-1 victors in a sensational final of the Meghalaya Womens St

Ronaldo expects his 6th WC at age 41 to be his last

RIYADH (Saudi Arabia), Nov 12: Cristiano Ronaldo said on Tuesday he expects his record sixth World Cup next year at age 41 will be his last. Defi

How Wind Energy Can Cater J&Ks Energy Demand

Raman Sharma jkrtiact@gmail.com Jammu and Kashmir is known for its mountains, meadows and rivers, but hidden within this beauty lies another kind

Gold, silver prices today, November 13: Check city-wise rates in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata and more

On November 13, 2025, gold prices in India range from Rs 12,383 per 1 gram for 24K gold and Rs 11,351 per 1 gram for 22K gold. Silver is priced a

DBVs ton of a lifetime

This month 50 years ago, Dilip Vengsarkar arrived on the scene with an epic Irani Cup hundred for Bombay vs Rest of India in 1975

An upswing in India-Afghanistan relations

K N Pandita knp627@gmail.com Amir Khan Muttaqi, the foreign minister of Afghanistan, who was recently on a week-long visit to New Delhi along wit

Yamal dropped for World Cup qualifiers

MADRID, Nov 12: Spain dropped Lamine Yamal on Tuesday before two World Cup qualifiers after the star forward underwent more treatment on a naggin

Encourage sporting excellence at the local level

This was about cricket, but we need to use a wider lens to include all sports

G7 Diplomats Back Ukraine, Skirts Trade Disputes

Canada announced more sanctions against Russia, including targeting those involved in the development and deployment of drones, and Britain, a da

Epstein email says Trump 'knew about the girls' as White House calls its release a Democratic smear

New documents reveal Jeffrey Epstein's 2019 email suggesting Donald Trump knew about underage girls. Democrats released emails referencing Trump,

Enter this one-of-a-kind feather library in Bengaluru

The Feather Librarys founder, Esha Munshi, on how and why the initiative started, what the collection consists of, and her epic find, an extremel

Morning Brief Podcast: Physics Wallah Founders on IPO, Growth and Losses

Venu Srinivasan halted new inductions inSir Ratan Tata Trust

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Why is yawning contagious?

Global pharmacy | Review of Vaccine Nation by Ameer Shahul

A new book maps the vast and chequered history of Indias immunisation,vaccineresearch and development

Essential tips to prevent fatty liver: Foods to avoid and lifestyle changes for better liver health

Fatty liver disease is a growing concern. Experts advise avoiding sugar-sweetened drinks, coconut oil, palm oil, butter, ghee, and alcohol. Unswe

Chanakya IAS Academy organises CCS for IAS/JKAS aspirants

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 12: A Career Counseling Session (CCS) for IAS/JKAS aspirants organized by the Chanakya IAS Academy was held he

G7, Ukraine hold talks in Canada

Niagara-on-the-Lake, Nov 12: Top diplomats from the Group of Seven industrialised democracies are meeting Ukraines foreign minister on Wednesday

3I/ATLAS mysterious video surfaces online? Alleged interstellar comet clip makes heads turn and sparks global interest as scientists look to explain anomalies

A mysterious video of 3I/ATLAS interstellar comet has gone viral, with online users claiming it is an alien spacecraft. Astronomers, however, say

Trump pushes Israel to pardon Netanyahu, sparking debate

JERUSALEM, Nov 12: US President Donald Trump on Wednesday sent a letter to Israels President Isaac Herzog urging him to pardon Prime Minister Ben

Russia advances in southern Ukraine offensive

KYIV, Nov 12: Russian forces have overrun three settlements in southern Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, Kyivs top military commander Gen. Oleksandr Syrsky

IIT-Manipur, GSH sign MoU to collaborate on sustainable facility management solutions

Debris is seen at a crash site of a Turkish military cargo plane in Georgias Sighnaghi municipality

Debris is seen at a crash site of a Turkish military cargo plane in Georgias Sighnaghi municipality, close to the Azerbaijani border on Wednesday

Thousands evacuated, schools closed as Taiwan braces for storm

Taipei, Nov 12: Taiwan evacuated over 8,300 people from coastal and mountainous areas and closed schools as Tropical Storm Fung-wong approached t

Delhi car blast: Doc module planned multiple bombings

A major terror plot involving multiple vehicle-borne IEDs and rifle attacks has been uncovered in Delhi, with Umar Un Nabi identified as the bomb

Mens health awareness programme launched at private hospital in Chennai

Inflation hits decade low of 0.25% in October; rate cut hopes rise ahead of RBIs December MPC meet

This marks the third time in FY26 that inflation has stayed below the central bank's target range of 4% with a margin of two percentage points on

At Fairfax, Ben Watsa to be Chair after father

Fairfax Financial Holdings chairman Prem Watsa has revealed his succession plan, with son Ben Watsa slated to take over the $100 billion company.

Sustainability, innovation, and inclusivity key towards transforming J&Ks apple sector: Javid Dar

SRINAGAR, NOVEMBER 12: Minister for Agricultural Production, Rural Development & Panchayati Raj, Cooperative and Election Departments, Javid Ahma

After a long struggle by residents, Arafath Lake set for rejuvenation

Spread over 26.40 acres, the waterbody serves as a major sourcefor ground water recharge in Thirumullaivoyal; it is plagued by sewage ingress and

Gold price rises Rs 2,000 to Rs 1,27,900/10g

NEW DELHI, Nov 12: Gold prices surged by Rs 2,000 to Rs 1,27,900 per 10 grams in Delhi on Wednesday, driven by strong global trends, according to

Workshop on AI driven Innovations in Drug Discovery begins at BioNEST Incubator

Excelsior Correspondent KATHUA, Nov 12: A 3-day conference-cum-workshop on AI-Driven Innovations in Drug Discovery and Agriculture (AI-D2A 2025)

Rupee slips to 88.62 vs USD

MUMBAI, Nov 12: The Indian rupee depreciated by 12 paise to close at 88.62 against the US dollar on Wednesday, weighed down by the strength of th

What time will the Northern Lights be visible tonight? Aurora Borealis might be visible in these US states on November 12

Floridians witnessed the northern lights on Tuesday, November 11. A powerful solar storm brought the aurora borealis to Florida skies. There is a

What time will the Northern Lights be visible tonight? Aurora Borealis might be visible in these US states

Floridians witnessed the northern lights on Tuesday, November 11. A powerful solar storm brought the aurora borealis to Florida skies. There is a

Lakshya Sen cruises into round 2; George, Shetty exit

JAPAN MASTERS KUMAMOTO(Japan), Nov 12: Indias Lakshya Sen started his Japan Masters 2025 campaign strongly, advancing to the second round of the

Fading spirit of neighbourliness

Editor, We often take pride in the cultural practice of ka sngi kylliang ka nongkylliang, one of the noble tenets of Niamtre, our indigenous fait

Asian Games medallist Manju Bala handed 5-year ban

NEW DELHI, Nov 12: Indian hammer thrower Manju Bala, a bronze medallist at the 2014 Incheon Asian Games, has been handed a five-year ban by the A

(L-R) South African cricketer Hashim Amla, Joburg Super Kings captain Faf du Plessis, Paarl Royals player David Miller, and South African cricket coach Mark Boucher

(L-R) South African cricketer Hashim Amla, Joburg Super Kings captain Faf du Plessis, Paarl Royals player David Miller, and South African cricket

Ashi Chouksey and Anjum Moudgil miss out on 3P final

ISSF World Cup CAIRO, Nov 12: Seasoned Ashi Chouksey and Anjum Moudgil missed out on a place in the final of the womens 50m rifle 3 positions (3P

All draws keep five Indians in hunt for the next round

CHESS WORLD CUP PANAJI, Nov 12: Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi drew the first game and remained committed to cement his place in the Candidates as al

CS reviews performance of Cooperative Deptt

*Assesses initiatives of CiTAG Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 12: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo today chaired a high-level meeting to review t

Bhutans king, PM, top ministers greeted PM Modi, reflecting warmth in ties

NEW DELHI, Nov 12 : Bhutans King Jigme Khesar Namgyal Wangchuck, Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay and his entire cabinet welcomed Prime Minister Na

FM meets Saudi Arabia Minister of Investment, discusses Bilateral Investment Treaty

NEW DELHI, Nov 12: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday met Saudi Arabias Minister of Investment Khalid Al Falih here, and the two le

Sat, Sunil, Koul review organisational activities at MLAs monthly meeting

Excelsior Correspondent SAMBA, Nov 12: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Jammu & Kashmir, organized its monthly meeting of MLAs at Akhilesh Farm,

J&K clinches seven medals at 69th NSG U 19 Boys Taekwondo Cship

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 12: Showcasing exceptional skill and determination, Jammu and Kashmirs young Taekwondo players swept th

India, Botswana announce Cheetah translocation pact; Prez Murmu says will take good care of them

GABORORNE (Botswana), Nov 12: India and Botswana on Wednesday formally announced to translocate eight Cheetahs from the African nation during the

Govt terms car explosion as heinous terror incident

Union Cabinet passes resolution PM meets survivors in hospital NEW DELHI, Nov 12: The Government on Wednesday termed the car explosion outside Re

Rishabh Pant back in full flow as India step up nets ahead of SA opening Test

KOLKATA, Nov 12: Set for his much-anticipated Test comeback, Indias flamboyant wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant was in full flow at nets on Tuesd

Need to preserve traditional seeds as well as promote new varieties: Agri minister Chouhan

NEW DELHI, Nov 12: Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Wednesday stressed on the need to strike a balance between preserving trad

Jaishankar meets US Secretary of State Rubio in Canada

NEW DELHI, Nov 12: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday held talks with his American counterpart Marco Rubio with a focus on issue

Women Athletes making Ladakh proud: LG

Excelsior Sports Correspondent LEH, Nov 12: Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Kavinder Gupta, lauded the regions women sportspersons for bringing im

Working on plan to promote exports of tribal community products: Goyal

NEW DELHI, Nov 12: Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday said the ministry is working on a plan to push exports of goods made