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Nitin Nabin cautioned people against three categories of people -- those who sit in air-conditioned rooms in cities and formulate policies while encouraging children to talk about revolution, those who invoke the Constitution but instigate people against democracy, and those who promote such dimagi Naxals through organisations.
Army Chief Gen Dhiraj Seth will visit the Czech Republic from November 16 to 19. During his trip, he will meet with military leaders to strengthen mutual defense ties. Gen Seth will participate in a wreath-laying ceremony to honor fallen soldiers. He is also scheduled to visit military training institutions to understand their operational capabilities. Discussions will focus on emerging security challenges and potential industrial collaboration.
Reacting to Gandhi's comments at the Bharat Summit 2026 in Hyderabad, Pandey told that concerns over the state of democracy in India were being raised on several national and international platforms.
'It's already a done deal': Rahul Gandhi's bold claim on defeating PM Modi
The major disruption in US air traffic, which affected thousands of passengers and flights, started with a seemingly small incident. A glitch during an upgrade of the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) telecommunications infrastructure cascaded into widespread flight cancellations and delays, stopping America in its tracks for hours and hours.Amid a frantic race to contain the fallout from this dramatic embarrassment, something far less dramatic has drawn public attention: ageing wires, out
Rahul Gandhi says fascists 'scream and don't listen' when systems collapse
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps announced a drone attack on a US radar system in Bahrain's Al-Riffa base. The attack was seen as retaliation for US military activities in the region. Additionally, the IRGC Navy reported explosions involving oil tankers that struck naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz. These incidents have raised concerns regarding maritime safety and regional security tensions.
Rahul Gandhi claims Democracy was destroyed in India in 2014, cites money power in elections
Rajnath Singh addressed the 36th Annual Conference on Non-Destructive Evaluation and highlighted India's progress in defense capabilities. He urged a proactive approach in preventing defects in defense manufacturing rather than merely identifying them. Singh stressed the significance of quality and reliability in maintaining operational effectiveness in defense systems. He recognized the achievements in various strategic sectors as a source of national pride and responsibility.
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) is set to release new guidelines aimed at promoting the responsible use of Artificial Intelligence within capital markets. The primary objectives include ensuring investor protection and establishing accountability across regulated entities. Additionally, a working group has been initiated to bolster the Innovators Growth Platform for startups.
Foreign Portfolio Investors made substantial investments in Indian equities during the first half of November. This influx followed two months of significant capital outflows amidst global market shifts. Falling crude prices and attractive valuations in large-cap stocks contributed to this turnaround. The benchmark Nifty index benefited from this resurgence, surpassing the 25,000 mark as key sectors rallied.
The primary market is gearing up for a busy week, with two mainboard IPOs and one SME issue set to open between November 18 and 19. Together, the three offerings are looking to raise over Rs 10,000 crore.
Niftys broader uptrend remains intact above 24,800, with the index eyeing 25,50025,800, says LKP Securities Vatsal Bhuva. He favours buying on dips and identifies Karnataka Bank and HDFC Life as his top stock picks for the week.
New Delhi: While remaining committed to green mobility, Zomato and Blinkit parent Eternal is reassessing its 2030 target for a 100 per cent electric delivery fleet due to rapid business expansion and an evolving EV ecosystem.In an interview with PTI, Anjalli Ravi Kumar, Chief Sustainability Officer at Eternal, said the company is working toward a revised timeline, factoring in the availability of electric vehicles, supporting government policies, and the transportation requirements of its variou
PM Modi, President Murmu pay tribute to tribal icon Birsa Munda on Jharkhand State Foundation Day
Robyn Coffin, known for her role as Cindy Herrmann on Chicago Fire, has been diagnosed with breast cancer. A fundraiser titled 'Standing with Robyn Through Surgery and Recovery' has raised $15,298 to support her medical expenses. Robyn is scheduled for surgery on December 3, 2026, and her recovery may require additional time off work.
boAT co-founder Aman Gupta has completed 30 days without Instagram after deleting the app from his phone. He revealed that he previously spent at least four hours daily watching reels, even during meals and meetings. Since taking the break, Gupta says he is sleeping better, feeling fresher and focusing more on work.
Indian stocks suffered bruising losses in the first nine months of the year as the artificial intelligence trade hoovered up global investor capital. The unwinding of that strategy has turned the Asian nations equities into world beaters.The MSCI India gauge has rebounded 11% from a six-month low set in October, adding more than $400 billion in value and almost erasing this years losses, as the countrys relative lack of AI exposure has become a prime advantage. Global funds are also turning more
This weekend, K-drama fans can dive into a fresh lineup of interesting series. From Happy Anding to The Remarried Empress, this K-drama list to watch this week on OTT has everything for everyone. Read on to know when and where to watch them online.
As many as 31 companies including Cochin Shipyard, Oil India, MRF, Power Finance Corporation (PFC), Manappuram Finance and others, have scheduled record dates for dividends and stock splits during the week between November 16 (Monday) to November 20 (Friday).To be eligible for these corporate actions, investors must hold the shares in their demat accounts as of the respective record dates. The list is tentative, as more companies may announce record dates for dividends, bonus issues, stock split
SpaceX makes history with Starship's first-ever catch after returning from orbit
New Delhi: India's life insurance sector is expected to sustain healthy growth over the next three years, supported by rising demand for protection products, increasing traction in annuity and non-participating savings policies, and improving profitability, according to a research report by Centrum Broking.The brokerage expects private life insurers to deliver an annualised premium equivalent (APE) compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13-18 per cent during FY26-29, reflecting continued demand f
Saudi-led coalition forces intercepted two Houthi missiles and three drones aimed at Saudi Arabia's capital. Recent Houthi attacks have intensified, damaging crucial infrastructure, particularly affecting Saudi Aramco. The Eastern Province, housing most oil reserves, has faced numerous assaults in prior weeks. In retaliation, Saudi Arabia has increased airstrikes targeting Houthi positions in Yemen. The ongoing conflict highlights the fragile security situation in the region.
Haridwar Ganga turns crystal clear after closure; Teerth Purohit warns against river pollution

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