Trump says US to boycott G20 in South Africa, repeating allegations about treatment of white farmers

WASHINGTON, November 8, 2025 (AP) President Donald Trump said Friday that no U.S. government officials would be attending the Group of 20 summit

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

TMC starts outreach scheme Banglar Vote Raksha for voters amid SIR in Bengal

Trinamool Congress leadership said that out of 12 states where the SIR is being held theBanglar Vote Raksha is one and only initiative by a polit

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

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

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

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

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

India calls for equity, finance, and faster emission cuts by developed nations at COP30 Leaders Summit

CHENNAI: India reaffirmed its commitment to climate justice and equitable global action at the COP30 Leaders' Summit in the Amazonian city of Bel

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

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

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

Brazil top-court panel unanimously rejects Bolsonaro's prison sentence appeal

Former President Bolsonaro under house arrest for violating precautionary measures; Trump has called Bolsonaro case a 'witch hunt,' imposing tari

'No US govt official will...': Trump says US to boycott G-20 Summit in South Africa this year due to...

US President Donald Trump announced that no American government officials will attend the G20 summit in South Africa, citing the country's allege

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

Bigg Boss 19: Salman Khan brings Farrhana Bhatt to tears, SLAMS her for mocking Gaurav Khanna, Indian TV: 'Yeh show aapke liye chota hai, you're free to go'

Bigg Boss 19: The best Weekend Ka Vaar episode is ready to explode as Salman Khan will go all out bashing Farrhana Bhatt, Tanya Mittal, and Neela

'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

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

K-Pop, The Weeknd, Timothe Chalamet, Billie Eilish: All The 2026 Grammy Nom Snubs And Surprises

Its an exciting lineup, but like every year, there were a few artists who made the coveted list Friday and a few who didnt. Snubs and surprises a

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

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

Ker drive to screen drunk passengers

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

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

TGFDC Backs Hyderabad Short Film Fest Dec 19 To 21

Submissions for the competition are open on FilmFreeway and the official website. Short films up to 25 minutes, completed after January 1, 2023,

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

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

Chugh, Sat, Khatana, others address massive rallies in support of Devyani Rana in Nagrota

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 7: Giving further momentum to its campaigning in Nagrota Assembly Segment going to polls on November 11, BJP l

Key stanzas of Vande Mataram song dropped in 1937: PM

Divisive mindset still challenge for country NEW DELHI, Nov 7: In an apparent attack at the Congress, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said

Nitish to be CM again; PK may draw blank: Rajnath on Bihar polls

NEW DELHI, Nov 7: Senior BJP leader Rajnath Singh on Friday expressed confidence that the NDA will win more than 160 seats in the Bihar Assembly

US To Boycott G20 Summit In South Africa Over Alleged Treatment Of White Farmers

President Donald Trump said Friday that no US government officials would be attending the Group of 20 summit this year in South Africa, citing th

'You guys refuse to cover it!': Trump, Leavitt tear into reporters in fiery exchange over inflation

District Jammu Softball Cship commences

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 7: The District Jammu Softball Championship 202526 commenced with great excitement at GGM Science Colle

BJP leader seeks probe, safety audit after death in SSH lift mishap

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 7: Seeking strict accountability after the recent lift tragedy at the Super Speciality Hospital (SSH) Jammu, B

DDC Reasi reviews banking sector performance

Excelsior Correspondent REASI, Nov 7: District Development Commissioner Reasi, Nidhi Malik today chaired the District Level Review Committee (DLR

DC Baramulla reviews measures to curb drug abuse

Excelsior Correspondent BARAMULLA, Nov 7: The District Magistrate (DM) Baramulla, Minga Sherpa, today chaired the 22nd NCORD meeting to review th

Tesla stock drops today: Heres how Elon Musk just lost $10 billion from his net worth

Tesla stock drop impacts Elon Musk net worth: Elon Musk's wealth saw a significant dip this week. Tesla's stock experienced a two-day decline, im

Sopore, Anantnag police crackdown on SIM misuse

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Nov 7: In a sustained effort to curb the misuse of mobile SIM cards by terrorists, their associates and crimina

SKIMS leads worlds largest study on PCOS

* Reveals 1 in 5 Indian women affected Irfan Tramboo SRINAGAR, Nov 7: The Sher-e-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS), Soura, has played

6th J&K UT Level Yogasana Sports Cship concludes

Excelsior Sports Correspondent SRINAGAR, Nov 7: The 6th Jammu & Kashmir UT Level Yogasana Sports Championship 2025 concluded at the Multipurpose

IND vs AUS T20I | Learnt from past mistakes, don't let boundary size dictate shot selection: Axar

Besides the significant runs, the 31-year-old Axar also picked up a couple of wickets in the game to deservedly win the player of the match honou

Incredible India splash at World Travel Market in London

LONDON, Nov 7: Ministers from several Indian states called on the members of the diaspora based in the UK to act as cultural ambassadors for the

With win in Norwich, Singh Swarnjit becomes first Sikh to be elected mayor in Connecticut

NEW YORK, Nov 7: Indian-origin Democrat businessman Singh Swarnjit has been elected as Mayor of the city of Norwich in Connecticut, becoming the

Hong Kong professor outlines advancements in surgical techniques

Hyderabad Echoes With Chorus Of Vande Mataram

At Mahbubia Girls High School in Abids, a large gathering joined the chorus around 10 am, with ministers Ponnam Prabhakar and Jupally Krishna Rao

US Government Says Trump's Hush Money Conviction Should Be Thrown Out

The US government said President Donald Trump's hush money criminal conviction in New York should be thrown out, because it was based on improper

Try to slow down when game is moving fast: Tendulkar's tip to Harmanpreet night before final

Try and control it because when you go too fast, chances are you can stumble, Tendulkar told Harmanpreet

JHills Bypoll Will Be Swan Song For Cong: Harish

Harish Rao accused Revanth Reddy of misusing the RTI Act to threaten real estate developers and businessmen. Even in the Jubilee Hills byelection

All Her Fault ending explained, release schedule and how to watch: Is it based on a true story? Here's full story breakdown, production, cast and characters

All Her Fault ending explained, release schedule and how to watch the mystery drama follows the disappearance of Milo Irvine and the shocking tr

Rathika Seelan enters NSW Open squash semifinals

The 24-year-old Chennai player, who is seeded second, beat Karen 11-8, 11-7, 11-4 in 22 minutes in the quarterfinals of the PSA Challenger event

Goldberg appointed as head coach of Soorma Hockey Club ahead of HIL

Joining Goldberg in the revamped coaching setup is Olympian Ignacio Ricardo Bergner of Argentina, who takes on the role of Analytical Coach

Kane Williamson misses out as New Zealand announce ODI squad for West Indies series

Williamson will instead focus on the upcoming ICC World Test Championship series with the Caribbean side from the start of next month, as reporte

Can Ukraine win the war vs Russia?: Hungarian PM Orbans brutal response to Trump stuns the room

Stock market outlook 2026: JPMorgan says retail investors will drive next big rally - heres what it means for investors

US stock market prediction 2026: Retail investors are fueling a stock market rally, pouring billions into ETFs, a trend JPMorgan Chase predicts w

Revellers beat Haryana cop to death outside home

18 years after acquittal, SC revives case against ex-Chhattisgarh CM's son

SC For Nationwide Property Law Reforms, Use Of Blockchain

The directive came in a landmark judgment delivered by a bench of Justices Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha and Joymalya Bagchi, which struck down Bih

India target batting consistency, Australia hope to counter spin threat in final T20I

With an unassailable 2-1 lead in the five-match series, India have extended their 17-year streak of not losing a T20I series against Australia an

Speeding crane kills city biker, injures another

PM attacks Congress: Key verses of Vande Mataram dropped in 1937

CR Seeks Report On Flash Strike That Leftover 2 Passenger Deaths

The strike followed an FIR filed by the Government Railway Police (GRP) against two CR engineers in connection with the June 9 Mumbra train trage

Why is Fed pumping billions into the market? Is this just a temporary liquidity blip or the first tremor of something far bigger? Markets fear a repeat of 2008 Global Financial Crisis

Wall Street is tense. The US Federal Reserve just pumped $50.35 billion into the market. Its the biggest cash move since 2021. Banks are running

May travel to India next year, 'friend' PM Modi wants me to visit, says Trump