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Hondurans Vote to Elect New President in a Close Race

In addition to a new president, voters were casting ballots for a new Congress, as well as hundreds of local positions

Peak XVs winning streak rolls on as Meesho IPO adds to big gains from Pine Labs and Groww

Peak XVs favourable tailwinds come as the VC firm is looking to raise its maiden fund to make early-stage bets in India and Southeast Asia.

'A Biden setup, they said': Trump defends pardoning Hernndez; talks about Russia, MRI & more

Trump Says Hell Release Perfect MRI Results from October Exam

White House has so far declined to detail why Trump had an MRI during his physical last month, or on what part of his body

U.S. rate cut hope propels gold, silver

'Biden, Harris screwed our...' says Trump as US admin enhances vetting measures for immigrants

The President also hit out at former Vice President Kamala Harris for letting anyone and everyone come in to the US, who was responsible for over

Trump says he has decided on who will replace Jerome Powell as Fed chair

President Trump announced he has selected his nominee for Federal Reserve chair, signaling a move towards deeper interest-rate cuts. White House

Belgium edge out India 1-0 to clinch Azlan Shah hockey title

Malaysia, Nov 30: In an entertaining final, Belgium beat India 1-0 in a closely-fought encounter to lift the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup here on Sunday

FIH Junior WC: Netherlands, Spain continue winning run

Madurai, Nov 30: World No. 4 Spain placed themselves on course for a quarterfinal spot, beating Belgium 2-0 to register their second consecutive

They lost everything in the WazirX heist. Now they pin their hopes on the country's courts for justice.

A fractured group of WazirX investors is moving toward an organised legal push after a landmark Madras High Court ruling strengthened crypto hold

Operational cost of Ahmedabad CWG could be between Rs 3000 to Rs 5000 crore

New Delhi, Nov 30: The soon-to-be-constituted Organising Committee of the 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad will be aiming to conduct the even

Trump: US Freeze on Asylum Decisions will Last 'a Long Time'

The Trump administration issued the pause in the aftermath of the shooting in Washington on November 26

India face Namibia to start FIH Jr Womens World Cup campaign

Santiago, Nov 30: The Indian Junior Womens Hockey Team is prepared to start its journey at the FIH Junior Womens World Cup Santiago 2025, beginni

Stranger Things Vecna on Ozempic? Here's complete truth, Season 5 release schedule, runtimes, cast and characters

Stranger Things Vecna on Ozempic? became a trend after fans noticed changes in Vecnas appearance in season 5. Viewers linked the look to Ozempic

US sees progress after talks in Florida with Ukraine, but more work needed to reach deal

United States and Ukraine officials met for productive talks on a Russia peace deal. Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressed optimism about prog

Delhi-NCR AQI on December 1, 2025: Air quality remains 'poor'; Anand Vihar, Bawana, and other localities record 'very poor' levels

Many areas across the city recorded a 'very poor' AQI, with Anand Vihar recording an AQI of 323, Ashok Nagar recording an AQI of 304, and Bawana

Morning Digest: Centres citizenship scrutiny power is limited, ECI tells Supreme Court; Cyclone Ditwah weakens into deep depression, moves along T.N. coast, and more

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Ola Electric sales slump to three-year low; TVS retakes lead in November

Total electric vehicle sales dipped by 27.2% month-on-month as automakers experience post-festive season drawbacks. The months following the fest

'Figment of imagination': Navy Chief Dinesh K. Tripathi on reports on missile test delay due to Chinese spy vessel

Indian Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi commented on reports of a Chinese spy vessel impacting a missile test. He stated he lacked full deta

United break Selhurst curse; Brighton rise, Liverpool stop slide

London, Nov 30: A turbulent weekend of Premier League action produced unlikely comebacks, decisive moments of quality and a fair share of chaos,

Portfolio rebalancing benefits

Profit booking, buying low and reverting to your intended allocation are the inherent benefits

'Zootopia 2' roars to record-setting global box office with $556 mn opening

Zootopia 2 and Wicked For Good sequels have delivered a powerful Thanksgiving box office performance. Zootopia 2 achieved record-breaking global

Russia abandoning Venezuela? Moscow reroutes tourists to Cuba as the US deploys 11 warships and 15,000 troops in the Caribbean

Russian flights to Venezuela are being rerouted to Cuba. This change follows a potential security threat to civilian aircraft in Venezuelan airsp

Inter Miami lift Eastern Conference trophy

Fort Lauderdale, Nov 30: Inter Miami CF secured a resounding 5-1 win over New York City FC to be crowned Eastern Conference champion and win the

American and Syrian forces conduct airstrikes on ISIS weapons storage facilities, US military says

American forces eliminated fifteen Islamic State weapons storage sites in southern Syria. The operation, conducted between November 24 and Novemb

Breaking News Live Updates: Mild earthquake of magnitude 3.3 strikes Tibet

Motor insurance: When service ends after sales

The calls are relentless, the persuasion tireless, and the promises glowing, but once you sign up for the policy, you find yourself in a communic

IIT-M incubator hits 500 start-ups, 53,000 crore valuation

Academic incubators companies have filed over 700 patents to date

Bangladesh ex-PM Hasina ordered 2009 killings: commission

According to the commissions report submitted on November 30, the then-Awami League government led by Sheikh Hasina was directly involved in the

Social Security benefits December 2025 payments schedule: Will you get $967 on December 1 and will there be two payments this month? Here's eligibility, requirements for retirees, spouses, survivors and disabled beneficiaries

Social Security benefits December 2025 payments schedule changes due to the holiday calendar. SSI recipients will receive two payments in Decembe

Winter session starts today, SIR likely to make it stormy

Parliament's winter session faces disruption as opposition demands a debate on the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, alleging irregu

Gold may reach record highs

New Delhi, Nov 30: Gold prices are poised to remain firm and could edge closer to record highs next week, analysts said. (PTI)

Mbapp scores but Real Madrid is frustrated by Girona in 1-1 draw

Kylian Mbapp converted a 67th-minute penalty after Azzedine Ounahi had put the hosts ahead in the 45th at Montilivi Stadium

RBI likely to cut interest rate by 25 bps on Friday

Mumbai, Nov 30: The RBI may trim the benchmark lending rate by 25 bps in its forthcoming monetary policy meeting, as inflationary pressures are s

FPIswithdraw Rs 3,765 cr from equities, resume selling in Nov

New Delhi, Nov 30: After a brief pause in October, foreign investors resumed selling, pulling out a net Rs 3,765 crore from Indian equities in No

RBI policy, US data likely to drive markets this week

Mumbai, Nov 30: The Indian stock market is preparing for an important week ahead as it enters the final month of 2025, with investors closely wat

A farmer winnows paddy on the outskirts of Jagdalpur, in Bastar district of Chhattisgarh

A farmer winnows paddy on the outskirts of Jagdalpur, in Bastar district of Chhattisgarh on Sunday. (PTI)

Seven top Indian firms add Rs 96,200 cr in market value

Mumbai, Nov 30: The combined market value of seven out of the ten most highly valued Indian companies rose by Rs 96,200.95 crore last week, helpe

Tamil Nadu Tax authorities drop Rs 266.3-crore notice from Dalmia Cement

New Delhi, Nov 30: In a relief to Dalmia Cement (Bharat) Ltd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Dalmia Bharat, the Tamil Nadu-based tax authority has

New Labour Codes a booster shot for Indias export sector

New Delhi, Nov 30: The new Labour Codes notified by the government bring about a series of benefits for Indias export sector including textiles,

Guruvayurappans return gift

Dr Jitendra addresses Dehradun World Summit, announces expansion of Uttarakhands Weather network

Excelsior Correspondent DEHRADUN, Nov 30: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology; Minister of State for Earth Scie

Councillors call for return to zone-wise roadwork tenders

A councillor says that when a single contractor handles multiple areas, some places receive less attention; he alleges that contractors with conn

Dr Nirmal Singh calls on LG

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 30: Dr Nirmal Singh, former Deputy Chief Minister of Jammu Kashmir called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha t

Bank CEO acknowledges role of former staff

JK Bank retirees host conference Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 30: The J&K Bank Retired Employees Welfare Association, Jammu hosted its 6th

Farooq asks party MPs to prioritize public issues

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Nov 30: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference president, Dr Farooq Abdullah asked the party MPs to actively

MGI distributes SVG to visually impaired students

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 30: Under a CSR initiative Manpower Group India (MGI), in collaboration with the Blind Vision Foundation, dist

Shoolini University hosts first convocation for its CDOE

Excelsior Correspondent SOLAN, Nov 30: Marking an important milestone in its mission to provide flexible, inclusive and high-quality online educa

LG renames Ladakhs Raj Niwas as Lok Niwas

Excelsior Correspondent LEH, Nov 30: In a landmark initiative towards inclusive and accessible governance, the Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Kav

61 RR pays homage to JCO Talib Hussain

Excelsior Correspondent RAJOURI, Nov 30: The Indian Army today accorded a solemn homage and ceremonial salute to Captain (Hony) Talib Hussain, a

Hasinas extradition issue wont deter ties with India: Bangladesh

Dhaka, Nov 30: Bangladesh on Sunday said it expects the extradition of deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina from India at the earliest, but stres

Fire rages after a Russian missile hit a multi-story residential building in Vyshgorod, outside of Kyiv

Fire rages after a Russian missile hit a multi-story residential building in Vyshgorod, outside of Kyiv on Sunday. (PTI)

Trinamool Congress accuses Election Commission of India of leaking info to BJP leaders

From day one, Suvendu Adhikari and other BJP leaders have created a sense of fear among common people by repeatedly claiming that one crore names

Govt to back air passengers in SC against Delhi, Mumbai airport operators in Rs 50,000 crore suit

The Indian government will back the Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India (AERA) in a Supreme Court battle against Delhi and Mumbai air

BJP asks Cong to give account of its loot in Herald case

The BJP has demanded an account of alleged loot by its leaders in the National Herald case from the Congress. This comes after Delhi Police filed

Herald case is Modi-Shah's political vendetta: Cong

The Congress party has strongly refuted the National Herald case, labeling it a politically motivated attempt by the Prime Minister and Home Mini

Energy of young India driving triumphs in various fields: PM Modi

Prime Minister Modi lauded India's youth and the cultural bond forged by the Tamil Sangamam, seeing them as vital to a 'Viksit Bharat'. He highli

3I/ATLAS alive? Interstellar visitor shows a heartbeat, pumping gas like blood every 16.16 hours; new shocking theory reignites debate as it nears Earth in days

A new analysis suggests the interstellar object 3I/ATLAS may be releasing gas and dust in periodic bursts. This creates a heartbeat-like pattern

Arsenal held by 10-man Chelsea, Isak ends drought to fire Liverpool

Chelsea midfielder Moises Caicedo was sent off in the 38th minute at Stamford Bridge for a crude foul on Merino that caught the midfielder on his

Clarity of purpose must, okay to go slow, to be calibrated: Shiprocket co-founder to aspiring entrepreneurs

NEW DELHI, Nov 30: Aspiring entrepreneurs should embark on their startup journey with clarity of purpose, a clear understanding of why they are b

Tamil Nadu emerges overall Champion as 42nd Junior National Tennikoit Cship concludes

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 30: The five day 42nd Junior (Boys & Girls) National Tennikoit Championship concluded today at Green Fi

Cyclone Ditwah expected to weaken into deep depression late on Sunday: Met Office

CHENNAI, Nov 30 : Cyclone Ditwah is expected to weaken into a deep depression and the weather system would be centred over southwest Bay of Benga

Kehli Mandi FC wins Thalora Premier League

Excelsior Sports Correspondent SAMBA, Nov 30: Kehli Mandi Football Club defeated Param Football Club Hiranagar by 2-1 to lift the Thalora Premier

Tariff petition by KPDCL & uproar in the Kashmir Valley

Jagmohan Sharma Kashmir was rocked recently, once again, on electricity tariff issues. The tremors dont seem to have died down yet. However, ther

Friend Bangladesh will see a turnaround after elections, says Navy Chief

NEW DELHI, Nov 30 : Calling Bangladesh a friend, Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi voiced confidence that the neighbouring country would see a

NSE, BSE impose Rs 5.42-lakh penalty on MTNL for non-compliance

NEW DELHI, Nov 30: Stock exchanges NSE and BSE have imposed a penalty of Rs 5.42 lakh on state-owned debt-ridden telecom firm MTNL for not comply

A wall that connects, in a flood thats wrecked life and livelihood

More than three months after floods submerged this village and large parts of the State, reptiles and insects, some poisonous, now live in the wa

Assam's land a magnet for illegals, says report 'suppressed' for 41 years

A 41-year-old report by the Tribhuvan Prasad Tewary Commission, recently made public by the Assam government, reveals that successive administrat

Police files FIR against Sonia, Rahul in Herald case on ED complaint

Abused position for personal gains NEW DELHI, Nov 30: Delhi Police has filed an FIR against Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi and ot

ILP-ko ragate onningjaengani gimin KSU suk onggijaniko paraka

SHILLONG: Meghalaya adoko niam gri napsruke songdong achaaniko champengna gita Inner Line Permit (ILP)-ko ragatani bidingo mamong sorkari, daalon

Megong Festival-na tarisoaniko Tourism Minister nianga

TURA: Rebaenggipa December 5 aro 6 tarikrango salgnina West Garo Hills ajani Bolbokgre aro Watregre songo ongatna sienggipa Megong Festival-na ta

Bani-Taggar-Katli-Billawar road being brought under CRF

Forest clearance awaited on nearly 8 kms stretch Will become shortest route to Jammu, Kathua Gopal Sharma JAMMU, Nov 30: Billawar-Bani road via K

MLA scheme-ko bariatchina, nambate chusokatchina MLA didia

SHILLONG: Meghalaya adoko songdongenggipa manderangni nanganirangko chusokate onna MLA-rangna onenggipa scheme-ni tangka paisarang chuongjaenga i

DP busts terror module, nabs 3

NEW DELHI, Nov 30: The Special Cell of Delhi Police has busted a Pakistan-backed terror module led by gangster-turned-terrorist Shahzad Bhatti, c

CBK charge sheets cop in fake job racket

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Nov 30: Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Crime Branch Kashmir today filed a charge sheet against a police offici

Paul Lyngdoh, NPP-o napna miksonganirang dongama?

SHILLONG: Meghalaya adoko Cabinet-ko gital dake sualpiltaiaoni dao jagni batpilengahaoba United Democratic Party (UDP)-ni ningo gisik sagrikanira

Two guests killed in wedding firing, 6 arrested

LUDHIANA, Nov 30: Rival groups opened fire at a wedding ceremony on Pakhowal Road here, leaving two guests dead and another injured, police said

Beyond the Red Ribbon: Why Indias Fight Against HIV Must Stay Human

Manorama Bakshi When India diagnosed its first case of HIV in 1987, it was met with silence, fear, and judgment. The virus was poorly understood,

Login protocol for WA, Telegram, other apps set to change

New government orders mandate communication apps like WhatsApp and Telegram to enforce stricter login protocols. Users will face automatic logout

Divyanshi bags U15 TT bronze, U19 boys' team settles for silver

In the semifinals, Divyanshi Bhowmick went down fighting against China's Zhu Qihui 4-1 (12-10, 10-12, 6-11, 4-11, 8-11) to settle for a bronze

Lack of maintenance on GS Road despite toll collection

Editor, Through your esteemed publication, I wish to draw attention to the deplorable condition of GS Road, which continues to remain poorly main

Parliament, discussions

The Winter Session of Parliament opens today, signifying introduction of several bills for passage, including one that would allow private sector

Rote over Reason: A Review of the CM Impact Guidebook

By Dr. C. R. Kharlukhi While going through the secondary school science syllabus and the State Board Class X question paper of this year, a misma

EC extends SIR deadline by a week, it's Dec 11 now

The Election Commission has extended the SIR Phase 2 timeline by a week across 12 states and UTs to ensure electoral roll transparency. This move

India mulls options after Bangladesh seeks Hasina extradition

By Nilova Roy Chaudhury India will mull over a wide variety of options after it acknowledged that it has noted the verdict and the sentence deliv

Puligilla-Sherif becomes first Indian pair to finish on WRC3 podium

Competing in the WRC3 category at the Saudi Arabia Rally 2025, Naveen Puligilla and Musa Sherif finished second in their class

Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth getting back together? Rumored reunion raises questions. Here's meeting plan, online reactions, what may happen next

Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth getting back together? The rumor of a possible reunion has started new discussions about their past and their curr

India's A320 fleet finishes software fix in just over a day

Indian airlines IndiGo, Air India, and Air India Express successfully reverted flight-control software on 323 Airbus A320 jets to a safer 2022 ve

West Ham great Billy Bonds dies aged 79

Billy Bonds played 799 times for West Ham during a 21-year spell between 1967-88, captaining the East London side to FA Cup victories in 1975 and

Senthilkumar, Anahat start favourites in HCL Squash Indian Tour 4

The $15,000 PSA Challenger event features a mix of international and domestic contenders, including the experienced Joshna Chinappa, a former wom