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Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) will expand its facilities for issuing birth and death certificates from next week, as West Bengal's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral roll enters its final stage.

Indian airlines are racing to complete a major software and hardware upgrade across hundreds of Airbus A320 aircraft, following a worldwide safety directive issued by the European plane-maker.

Eligibility for LDCE includes Junior Assistants recruited between 2014 and 2019 with a graduate degree and Multi Skill Assistants with five years service and a bachelor's degree.

An Australian man spent years trying to crack open what he thought was a gold-rich rock-only to learn it was a rare meteorite, likely worth more than gold.

US President Donald Trump warned on Saturday that the airspace above and near Venezuela should be considered closed, the latest escalation in a standoff with leftist leader Nicolas Maduro.

Additionally, China implemented new regulations on the identification of AI-generated content from September 1.

The Mumbai Youth Congress has written to Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, urging the Supreme Court to stay its November 7 order directing the removal of stray dogs from public institution premises.

The march began at Bodoland University and headed towards the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) Secretariat in Kokrajhar, where tensions flared.

Sri Lanka declared a state of emergency on Saturday and appealed for international assistance as the death toll from heavy rains and floods triggered by Cyclone Ditwah rose to 132, with another 176 reported missing.

Dharmendra described himself as a 'mitti ka beta' (son of the soil). But some of his most memorable roles were those of a man of words, a teacher or a poet.

CAT 2025 will be held on November 30 across three sessions in about 170 cities for admission to IIMs and other management programs.

A meeting of the Grand Alliance was held in Patna on Saturday, where Tejashwi Yadav was unanimously elected as the leader of the Grand Alliance Legislative Party.

Airbus has ordered urgent repairs for approximately 6,000 A320 jets worldwide after identifying a critical issue with the flight-control software.

A special court of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has convicted two more accused in the Lucknow Al-Qaeda terror conspiracy case, the agency said on Saturday.

The Bar Council of India will conduct AIBE 20 on November 30, 2025. Candidates must report by 11:30 am with admit card and photo ID, and carry only Bare Acts inside the exam centre.

A team of Ukrainian negotiators was on Saturday headed to the United States for talks on Washington's plan to end the war, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said.

An unmanned sea vehicle struck a Russian oil tanker, Virat in the Black Sea on Saturday. The same tanker had been previously hit by blasts late Friday.

Japan's Science Inc. has launched a futuristic human washing machine after its successful debut at Expo 2025 in Osaka, with plans to sell just 50 units priced at 60 million yen.

This soft, fluffy idli is steamed in a chiblu, a small traditional cup made of jackfruit leaves that adds a touch of earthy aroma.

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese married his girlfriend Jodie Haydon on Saturday, becoming the country's first leader to tie the knot while in office.

One of the greatest mysteries of India is how and why the flourishing Indus Valley Civilisation disappeared. Now, researchers from IIT Gandhinagar propose that it was a series of extended droughts that forced people out of the region.

Operation Sindoor is a rilliant example of civil-military fusion, where the administrative machinery worked seamlessly with the armed forces to communicate vital information and build public confidence, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said.

Mumbai's air quality crisis triggered a sharp political attack on the ruling establishment on Friday, with the Congress and the Shiv Sena (UBT) accusing the BMC and the state government of failing to act decisively.

The names of over 24 lakh people may be removed from Rajasthan's voter list under the special intensive revision (SIR) exercise which began on November 4 and will end on December 4, sources said.

Nipa Asharam explains how common Indian ingredients can replace trendy foods without compromising nutrition

The Turkish transport ministry said in a statement that the Virat suffered minor damage after the attack but is in a stable condition and the crew is in good health.

Data from over 4,300 individuals showed significant brain health benefits from staying active, especially between the ages of 45 and 88.

EMRS Tier-I Exam City 2025: The Tier-I exam is part of the selection process to fill 7,267 posts of TGTs, PGTs, hostel wardens, female staff nurses, principals, accountants, junior secretariat assistants, and lab attendants.

A Supreme Court-appointed panel overseeing the Central Bureau of Investigation's probe into the Karur stampede in Tamil Nadu will begin on-ground inspections on December 1, sources told NDTV.

Pakistan's jailed former prime minister Imran Khan's son has demanded the government to present proof that the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf founder is alive.

BSEB Bihar Board 2026 Exam Dates: According to the schedule, the Intermediate (Class 12) examinations will be conducted from February 2 to February 13, 2026. The Matriculation (Class 10) exams will take place from February 17 to February 25, 2026.

Indian leaders and scholars have demolished Oxford Union's attempt to push a Pakistani narrative under the guise of free speech at an event at the debating society in Britain.

Soothe a mild cold at home with safe, science-backed Indian remedies like turmeric milk, ginger-honey, tulsi kadha, and more. Learn about easy, effective desi hacks to relieve symptoms naturally and know when to seek medical help.

December 2025 Bank Holidays: Key holidays include Christmas, Goa Liberation Day, Losoong/Namsoong, and several state-specific commemorations.

The head of Lebanese group Hezbollah said on Friday it retained the right to respond to Israel's killing days ago of its top military commander and left open the possibility of a new conflict with Israel.

As the investigation into the Delhi blast deepens, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has recovered Rs 18 lakh cash from Shaheed Saeed's room number 22 at the Al-Falah University.

US President Donald Trump weighed in on Honduras' tightly contested presidential race on Wednesday, backing Nasry Asfura of the conservative National Party, saying he can work with Asfura to counter drug trafficking.

The price of 24-carat gold (10 grams) surged by Rs 1,324 over the week, supported by safe haven buying and surging expectations of US Federal Reserve rate cut.

The Leadership with AI course has been designed by IIT Bombay faculty and is scheduled to start in January 2026.

The employees said that Amazon says it wants to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2040, but its emissions have actually grown by 35 per cent since 2019.

The employee explained they had verbally secured leave approval a month prior but faced delays in getting formal email confirmation.

The prestigious Cinematheque Francaise said Friday it would temporarily close over a bedbug infestation after sightings of the blood-sucking creatures, including during a master class with Hollywood star Sigourney Weaver.

IIM Bengaluru Admission: If you're aiming for a top management career straight after school, these pathways open new opportunities to begin early at India's premier institutes.

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) custody of international gangster Anmol Bishnoi, brother of jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, was extended by seven days on Saturday.

Fatty liver is a condition characterised by excess fat buildup in the liver. Its two main types are alcoholic fatty liver disease (AFLD) and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD).

The power tussle between Siddaramaiah and DK Shivakumar (DKS), a watchful Kharge, and restless regional satraps has pushed the Congress high command to its toughest test, again - to settle the power equations in Karnataka.

Was, and is, the Congress Karnataka power tussle settled? Is there clarity on whether Siddaramaiah will complete a five year term or will he give in and allow DK Shivakumar to take charge in the next few months?

Cyclone Ditwah is likely to continue to move north-northwestwards and reach over southwest Bay of Bengal near North Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and adjoining south Andhra Coasts by November 30, the India Meterological Department (IMD) said.

As the Congress grapples with its existential crisis, one is left to ponder: can a party so steeped in its own legacy navigate the turbulent waters of contemporary politics? Or is it destined to retrace its steps into irrelevance?

The leadership friction between Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and his deputy, DK Shivakumar, has been wiped clean with a new formula whose details are coming out in bits and pieces.