Lancet series warns ultra-processed foods driving Indias surge in obesity and diabetes

A new Lancet Series highlights that ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are contributing to a global rise in obesity and diabetes, a trend rapidly unfol

Black Friday 2025 India: From H&M and Zara to Nykaa, Sephora and Mamaearthhuge deals expected across brands. Check details

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Dubai Air Show 2025: 'India is a strategic priority for us,' says US tech firm SAIC's top officer

US firm SAIC sees India as a key growth market. The company is exploring investments and partnerships to boost India's aviation sector. SAIC's te

White House was unaware US ambassador to Israel met with convicted spy

The White House did not know about a meeting between US Ambassador Mike Huckabee and Jonathan Pollard. Pollard is a former US Navy analyst who sp

West Bengal govt convenes meeting with DMs over 2026 assembly polls on Saturday

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FTA with India to help boost bilateral trade, investments: Israeli minister Barkat

Israel and India are set to negotiate a free trade agreement. This pact promises significant business opportunities and increased trade. Both nat

Dharmasthala case: SIT files charge sheet, six accused named

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One Killed, 5 Injured in Collision in Moinabad

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In U-turn, US rights report to track gender changes, DEI

In a bold move, the United States is overhauling its human rights report to include scrutiny of countries endorsing gender transitions for minors

West Indies recall veteran pacer Roach for New Zealand test tour

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Layoffs are piling up, raising worker anxiety. Here are some companies that have cut jobs recently

Amazon said last month that it will cut about 14,000 corporate jobs, close to 4% of its workforce

Black Friday sale 2025: Everything to know as retailers launch blockbuster early offers across tech, appliances and more

Black Friday 2025 has transformed into a weeks-long shopping event, with major retailers launching early deals on tech, home appliances, fashion,

Godrej Properties buys 75 acres land in Nagpur for plotted township project

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Police Crack Down on Harassment by Transgenders in Ameenpur

60 individuals counselled; SP warns of strict action for extortion in public places

Tech firms lead Asian stock rout as AI bubble fears linger

Tech firms led more steep losses across Asian markets Friday as investors struggled to shake off fears about an AI bubble

Learning from the ants

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Miss Universe 2025 Controversy: Five US-tied contestants raise questions over representation

The 2025 Miss Universe pageant in Bangkok, Thailand faces a debate over five contestants with strong US ties. Rules allow representation through

Piyush Goyal hails winwin, fair, equitable FTA as India, Israel set negotiations

Lava Agni 4 vs Realme GT 7: Is this a mid-range Android clash?

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Fire breaks out at main venue of UN COP30 Climate Summit in Brazil's Belem, 21 people injured

Following the fire, the venue was closed for a thorough safety inspection, and reopened after more than six hours

Mara Corina Machado: Trump-admirer faces big risk to leave country and collect her Nobel prize

Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado risks being declared a fugitive. She cannot travel to Oslo for the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony.

Viral video shows Alabama teacher beating 12-year-old son 14 times in 22 seconds, leading to felony arrest

A Mobile, Alabama, teacher, Randi Nicole Staples, faces felony child abuse charges after a video surfaced showing her brutally beating her 12-yea

AP to Launch Rythanna Meekosam to Promote Panchasutra-Based Farming Practices

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AUS vs ENG first Ashes Test: Mitchell Starc takes 100th Ashes wicket

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UN remains indispensable; needs to be more representative, responsive: Shashi Tharoor

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Celebrity candidate makes way for local leader in Kallai

Night bus from Cambodia's top tourist destination plunges off bridge, killing 16 passengers

A preliminary investigation suggested the driver had been drowsy after his nighttime departure from Siem Reap, for what is normally a trip of abo

Ashes 202526 kicks off, and Pat Cummins is absent from the first Test, heres why

The Ashes 2025-26 series commenced in Perth with England electing to bat. Australia faced a setback with captain Pat Cummins sidelined due to inj

Samsung names mobile chief co-CEO in return to traditional structure

Samsung said on Friday it has named its mobile chief TM Roh as a new co-CEO and head of its device experience division

US President's son Donald Trump Jr visits Vantara

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Aluminium prices poised to remain elevated on hopes of stronger global growth

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'Alhamdulillah, all my reports...': Dipika Kakar bursts into tears during liver cancer treatment

TV actress Dipika Kakar shares her emotional struggles during liver cancer treatment. Despite normal medical reports, she battles daily fear and

Mirzapur: The Movie: Ali Fazal drops BTS moment with Pankaj Tripathi, Divyendu, Jeetendra Kumar; says 'Humaara zara beyt keejiyega'

Ali Fazal shared behind-the-scenes photos from the sets of Mirzapur: The Movie in Rajasthan, featuring Pankaj Tripathi, Divyenndu, Abhishek Baner

Will Present India's Perspective at G20 Summit: PM Modi

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Hyderabad student injured in fire accident; kin urge US consulate for visa

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Afghanistan seeks new trade routes as Pakistan ties sour

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Volkswagen Debuts Restored Vintage Blue Bus That Survived A California Wildfire And Melted Hearts

Volkswagen hauled the microbus to its Oxnard facility west of Los Angeles where it houses historic VW vehicles.

Powerball jackpot hits $629 million for November 22 drawing - Heres the payout breakdown

The Powerball jackpot has climbed to an estimated $629 million for the Saturday's (November 22) drawing, after no winner emerged on Wednesday. Pl

Zohran Mamdani says he wants to talk affordability with Trump and isn't worried he's walking into a trap

New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani will meet President Donald Trump. Mamdani aims to discuss the city's affordability crisis. He sees the m

Vikarabad: Man Gets Death Penalty For Murdering Wife, 2 Children

The Principal District and Sessions Judge found the accused guilty and sentenced him to capital punishment, and fined Rs 10,000.

Man caught sniffing seat after girl leaves in viral dance studio video in Miami - WATCH

A disturbing video from a Miami dance studio shows a man sniffing a seat after a young girl had been sitting there. Police are investigating the

Netizens Troll Bigg Boss Telugu 9's Thanuja: Deets Inside

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Why are stone quarries expanding in Kerala? | Explained

What is M-sand? How has banning river sand mining led to expanding quarries across Kerala?

COVID-19 virus poses higher cardiac, clotting risks in kids than vaccines, large study says

By showing that rare heart, clotting, and inflammatory complications remain elevated for months after infection but barely rise after vaccination

Jaish Handler Shared Bomb-Making Videos With Delhi Blast Accused: Sources

Sources said that the Jaish handler got in touch with Muzamil Shakeel through Maulvi Irfan Ahmed - a cleric from Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian who

Girija Oak reveals truth behind Bollywood's on-screen kisses: 'You're sweating a lot...someone is using...'

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Trump tariffs to reduce US deficits by $1 trillion less than previous estimate, CBO says

The CBO based its latest estimate on tariffs imposed by Trump between January 6 and November 15. It said that primary deficits would be reduced b

South African G20 Summit to address geoeconomic challenges for Global South

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Ashes 2025 1st Test: England win toss, opt to bat first against Australia

Australia awarded first test caps to specialist opener Jake Weatherald and fast bowler Brendan Doggett

Fed's Paulson is 'cautiously' approaching December rate decision, she says

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US banks shelve $20 billion bailout plan for Argentina, WSJ reports

Bankers now say the debt facility is no longer under serious consideration, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing people familiar with the mat

UPS plane that crashed in Kentucky, killing 14, had cracks in engine mount: Investigators

All MD-11s used by UPS, FedEx and Western Global - along with a few related DC-10s - were grounded after the crash until they can be inspected an

Space Was Easier: Shubhanshu Shukla's Jibe At Bengaluru Traffic

Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla on Thursday made a light-hearted remark about Bengaluru's relentless traffic during the tech summit here.

UK To Make Migrants Wait Upto 30 Years To Settle, Preference To Wealthy

In its biggest immigration shake-up in nearly half a century, the United Kingdom is planning to make some legal migrants wait up to 20 years befo

Israel Uncovers Over 7 Km Long Gaza Tunnel Where Soldier's Body Was Held

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) uncovered a major Hamas tunnel in the Gaza Strip where the body of Lieutenant Hadar Goldin was held by the terror

Trump's Ukraine envoy Keith Kellogg expected to leave his post as new peace plan emerges

Kellogg was initially named special envoy for Ukraine and Russia during Trump's presidential transition. But his role shrunk as Witkoff, a real e

30-plus nations oppose COP30 draft over fossil fuel omission: Colombia

Dozens of nations are opposing Brazil's climate proposal at the UN conference. The draft lacks a plan to phase out fossil fuels. This comes as th

SC to hear plea challenging SIR in Kerala on Friday

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday, will hear a plea seeking the postponement of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in K

From car shed to global kitchens: How a Salem engineer built a food automation brand in 30 countries

An engineer in Tamil Nadu transformed a humble car shed into a global food automation brand.

Employee Says Manager Told Them To 'Work From Bed' After Surgery: 'He Had Audacity'

The employee shared screenshots of the WhatsApp conversation with their manager, who repeatedly asked them to resume work, despite having an appr

How much of the Internet actually runs on Cloudflare

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Delhi blast investigation traces turning point to Turkiye meeting arranged by Pakistan handler

The accused Dr Umar un Nabi, identified as the Delhi bomber, along with Dr Muzammil Shakeel Ganai and Dr Muzzafar Rather spent about 20 days in

Breaking News Live Updates: PM Modi leaves for South Africa to attend first Africa-hosted G20 summit

PM Modi Emplanes For 3-Day Visit To South Africa For G20 Leaders' Summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday departed for Johannesburg, South Africa, to attend the first G20 summit, where he will discuss key issues

Caste and social engineering balance in Nitish cabinet 10.0

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Ashes 1st Test Live: Starc Strikes Again For Australia

All five previous Tests at Perth have been won by the side batting first

Ace shooter aims high, becomes youngest minister in Team Nitish

PATNA: Shreyasi Singh, 34, is an Olympian shooter and one of Indias leading sportswomen who has now become the youngest minister in the Nitish Ku

Samsung Electronics names mobile chief co-CEO in return to traditional structure

Samsung Electronics has appointed TM Roh, its mobile chief, as a new co-Chief Executive Officer. He will also lead the device experience division

Vedic ritual for Ram temple flag hoisting ceremony to commence on Friday

LUCKNOW: The Vedic rituals for the Dharm Dhwajaarohan (flag-hoisting) ceremony at the Ayodhya Temple will commence on Friday. The main ceremony w

Fire in US Capitol underground trolley system sends two officers to hospital, triggers brief road closures

A small fire erupted in the underground trolley connecting the US Capitol and Rayburn House Office Building on Thursday. Two US Capitol Police of

Don't believe the media: Chase Stokes breaks silence on his relationship with Kelsea Ballerini; clears the air on his current equation with Country singer; check here

Chase Stokes broke the silence on the current status of his relationship with country singer Kelsea Ballerini. He shared cryptic Instagram storie

Trump labels Democrats message to troops amounts to 'Seditious Behavior, Punishable by Death'; White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt slams Democrats for inciting violence

US President Donald Trump accused Democratic lawmakers of seditious behavior, demanding their arrest and trial for urging the military to refuse

MP faux pas: 3 dead teachers get 3 days to explain zero attendance

BHOPAL: Three government school teachers in Madhya Pradesh were recently sent show-cause notices for missing e-attendance. Theyll never respondbe

US lawmakers target Chinese chipmaking equipment imports by CHIPS Act grant recipients

American lawmakers are pushing a new bill. It aims to stop companies receiving CHIPS Act funds from buying Chinese chipmaking tools. This ban wou

Trump plans massive expansion of offshore oil drilling

President Donald Trump's administration is planning to open up millions of square miles (kilometers) of US coastal waters to oil and gas drilling

J&K police raid hospitals, prisons, and chemical stores in crackdown on Delhi blast-linked terror networks

SRINAGAR: Police and security agencies have expanded their crackdown on the interstate white-collar terror module linked to the Delhi blast by la

Bitcoin volatility shakes cryptosphere; A 10X return on diagnostics bets

Bitcoin price slipped to about $88,609 on Thursday before paring losses. Somerset Indus portfolio companies maintained nearly one million machine

Trump expands tariff relief on coffee, fruit, beef from Brazil

The White House said last week that Mr. Trump was rolling back some worldwide tariffs that were originally announced in April

Don Jr visits Agra, to attend star-studded wedding in Udaipur

LUCKNOW / JAIPUR: Donald Trump Jr, son of US President Donald Trump, on Thursday visited the Taj Mahal in Agra. A group of 126 special guests fro

Andhra Pradesh may see another cyclone next week

Rayalaseema and South Coastal A.P. may receive moderate rain between November 26 and 29, while heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely at isolated

Who is Konatsu Hasegawa? 7-year-old student whose fluent Kannada speech left Bengaluru in awe, watch viral video

A video of a seven-year-old Japanese girl speaking fluent Kannada is going viral on the internet. Watch here.

Ahaan Panday clarifies his non-star kid status: 'What I consider my privilege is...'

Ahaan Panday, who became an overnight sensation with the release of Saiyaara, recently opened up on his privileges, sharing that he doesn't belie

Spain, Germany Reach Davis Cup Semifinals

The Spanish came back from one match down to beat the Czech Republic 2-1, while Germany -- and world number three Alexander Zverev -- saw off Arg

Illegal U-turns slow down traffic near Chennais Duraisamy Subway

The traffic police should strictly enforce one-ways on the service roads, said a shop owner in the area

Practising in imperfect conditions

Sustaining a writers vocation is deeply linked to an individuals commitment to words, not when they are succeeding, but when they are floundering

Morning Digest: Fire breaks out at COP30 venue in Brazil; Supreme Court opinion on Presidential Reference draws mixed reviews, and more

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Irresponsible citizens contribute majorly to citys chaos

According to the traffic police, thousands of vehicles ply this stretch daily. There are delays in traversing this distance because of pedestrian

US Plan 'Good' For Russia, Ukraine: White House

What is known suggests Ukraine is being asked to concede to Russia's key demands, while appearing to get very little in return