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

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

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

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

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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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

Israel plans to seize historical site in the West Bank as a new settlement appears

Israel intends to take over significant portions of the Sebastia heritage site in the West Bank. Simultaneously, settlers have established a new

Ukraine Would Cede Donbas to Russia Under 28-Point US Plan

Kyiv would also agree to limit its army to 600,000 personnel, and while European fighter jets would be based in Poland to protect Ukraine, no NAT

This healthtech startup is using AI to standardise Indias chaotic medical records

Bengaluru-based healthtech startup Eka Care is tapping AI to simplify documentation, store digital records, streamline patient management, and im

We stole our smooch from apes from 21mn years ago

A groundbreaking study reveals kissing predates humans by millions of years, originating with ape ancestors in prehistoric Africa. Researchers de

Frida Kahlos self-portrait sells for $54.7 million, shatters auction record for female artists

Some art historians have scrutinised the sale for cultural reasons, while others have raised concern that the painting last exhibited publicly i

Russian Army Claims Capture of Ukraine city

Russian forces have completed the liberation of the city of Kupiansk, Sergei Kuzovlev, commander of the western troop grouping, told President Vl

Spencer Lofranco dies at 33: How rich was the Canadian actor? Check his net worth and glance at his acting career

Canadian actor Spencer Lofranco has passed away at the age of 33. His brother confirmed his death in an Instagram post. The Canadian actor was be

To deter migration, U.K. proposes new rules for settlement

Changes to the law, along the proposed lines, will impact tens of thousands of Indians who have been the largest group of non-EU long-term migran

US posts solid job growth in September, but unemployment rate rises

America's job growth picked up in September. However, the labor market showed signs of weakness. The jobless rate climbed to its highest in four

Trumps Ukraine peace plan would include ceding territory to Russia, NATO freeze

In addition, $100 billion in frozen Russian assets would be dedicated to rebuilding Ukraine

Trump Floats Death Penalty For 'Seditious' Democrats

Trump also reposted a message from a user urging him to hang them and saying that the first US president, George Washington, would have done the

In conversation with Anuradha Roy on her new book Called by the Hills

Writer-designer-potter Roys new book recounts a slow adventure, the kind that takes 25 years to live through and then write about

Zelenskiy says he is ready to work on US-backed plan to end war in Ukraine

Ukraine's President Zelenskiy will work with the U.S. on a peace plan. This comes as European nations resist U.S. proposals that could force Kyiv

Fire disrupts COP30 climate talks as UN chief urges deal

COP30 climate summit talks in Brazil faced disruption after a fire broke out at the venue. Delegates were evacuated as negotiators worked to fina

Aparajith Ramnaths Visvesvaraya biography wins NIF Prize

Aparajith Ramnath traces the life and work of one of Indias most famous engineers of the 20th century

Constant bloating and cramps? Experts reveal whats really behind Irritable Bowel Syndrome, and how to tame it

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) can cause bloating, cramps and bathroom problems. Experts say gut health, stress and certain foods may trigger sym

Once there was a red card

With no designated document to establish proof of Indian citizenship,Vijaita Singhexplores the Multipurpose National Identity Card that was issue

Paramount, Comcast and Netflix submit bids for Warner Bros Discovery, source says

Hollywood giant Warner Bros Discovery is considering buyout offers from rivals Paramount Skydance, Comcast, and Netflix. This move could reshape

Hope snarled | Review of Megha Majumdars AGuardianand a Thief

The story examines how people act in times of desperation, shining a light on morality and human nature

Lucy Steeds on her novel, The Artist, winner of the Waterstones Debut Fiction Prize 2025

The novel about a famous painter and his family dives into the debate around art monsters

India set to reload as US clears ammo, missiles delivery

The US has approved the sale of Excalibur precision-guided munitions and Javelin anti-tank missiles to India, totaling over $92 million. This eme

Myntra's M-Now scales to 80 dark stores within a year of launch

Myntra has scaled its rapid delivery service M-Now to over 80 dark stores within a year, with the offering now driving 10% of orders in live loca

Pharmacogenomics: reading genes to tailor prescriptions for individuals

Unlike traditional medicines one-size-fits-all approach, the field of pharmacogenomics recognises that genetic differences can dramatically alter

Globus Spirits board approves raising of up to 500 crore

The board of directors of the company approved raising funds by way of issuance of equity shares having a face value of 10 each, for an aggregate

Markets rise for 2nd day on global trends and foreign inflows

MUMBAI, Nov 20: Benchmark Sensex climbed 446 points while Nifty closed above the 26,100 level on Thursday, extending their gains for the second c

Gold declines Rs 600 to Rs 1,26,700/10g on dollar gains

NEW DELHI, Nov 20: Gold prices declined by Rs 600 to Rs 1,26,700 per 10 grams in Delhi on Thursday due to a stronger US dollar and weak global cu

IndiaFrance defence ties deepen with joint R&D framework across advanced technologies

The pact establishes a structured framework for joint research, training programmes, testing activities, information exchange and expert workshop

Indian banks likely to enter global top 100: RBI

NEW DELHI, Nov 20: RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said more Indian banks are likely to enter the top 100 global banks soon, given strong economic a

Bombay High Court raps Maharashtra over Melghat malnutrition deaths

Bombay High Court slams Maharashtra for sheer negligence as 65 infants die of malnutrition inMelghat, ordering top officials to appear and file u

Rupee falls 20 paise against USD

MUMBAI, Nov 20: The Indian rupee fell 20 paise to close at 88.68 against the US dollar on Thursday, pressured by a stronger dollar and lower chan

US job growth picks up in September but unemployment rises to 4.4%

The data, delayed by a record 43-day government shutdown, also revealed sharp downward revisions to prior months, highlighting a broader loss of

Sudharsan likely in; Axar, Nitish vie for other slot

Guwahati, Nov 20: India skipper Shubman Gill is likely to be replaced by Sai Sudharsan in the second Test against South Africa and spin bowling a

Margazhi Mahotsav 2025 off to a start; musicians feted

Gill unlikely to play 2nd Test

Guwahati, Nov 20: India captain Shubman Gill, who has not trained due to a neck spasm sustained during the first Test against South Africa, will

SA bowling coach Botha curious about grass ahead of Guwahati Test

Guwahati, Nov 20: South Africas bowling coach Piet Botha feels the wicket at the Barsapara Stadium will be much better for batting but he is inte

Fidium Fiber services down? Users across America report issues; what do we know so far

Fidium Fiber users across America faced significant service disruptions on Thursday, November 20, 2025. Downdetector recorded over 1,600 reports

I Intend To Make It Clear...: What Mamdani Said Ahead Of Trump Meeting

New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani on Thursday said while he has many disagreements with President Donald Trump, he will work with the Amer

Top order under spotlight as India A face Bdesh in Rising Asia Cup

Doha, Nov 20: India A will need a heftier contribution from their top-order batters to support the in-form Vaibhav Suryavanshi when they take on

Chadwick Boseman receives posthumous Hollywood Walk of Fame star: A hero and icon

Chadwick Boseman was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Fans and loved ones came together to remember his work and his strong imp

Ahead of civic polls, Uddhav targets Shinde over Delhi visit; BJP rules out tie-up with Nawab Malik

Ahead of civic polls, opposition attacksEknathShinde over Amit Shah meeting as BJP distances itself fromNawabMalik amid money laundering charges.

Railway engineers seek anticipatory bail in Mumbra train accident case

The plea requests bail for those named in FIR and highlights urgent safety and infrastructure issues on the Mumbai suburban railway network.

Delhi High Court protects podcaster Raj Shamanis personality rights

The Delhi High Court passed the interim order while hearing Raj Shamanis plea seeking to restrain unauthorised use of his image, persona, likenes

Spencer Lofranco dies at 33: How did the Canadian actor die? Lofranco mourns loss of a legend amid probe; what do we know so far

Canadian actor Spencer Lofranco, known for Jamesy Boy and Gotti, has died at 33. His brother confirmed his passing on Tuesday, November 18, 2025,

JKCA U-23 Womens T20 team to depart for Nagpur today

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 20: The Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Associations (JKCA) U-23 Womens cricket team will depart for Nagpur t

US approves sale of Excalibur Projectiles, Javelin Missile System to India totalling over USD 90 mn

NEW YORK, Nov 20: The US has approved the sale of Excalibur Projectiles, Javelin Missile System and related equipment totalling over 90 million d

Realigning security concerns

Major General Harsha Kakar kakarharsha@gmail.com The Indian armys Eastern Command recently established three new military stations in and around

Sant Tukarams bhakti

A month-long fest in Kolkata that will celebrate arts and culture with a dash of politics

Collapsing Joint Family System

Shiv Chander Sharma (Birpur) mahajanrohini10@gmail.com In 1835, Lord Macaulay a British historian purported in British parliament that to break a

Will strengthen INDIA bloc, says Congress

Amidst opposition setbacks, Congress reaffirms its commitment to the INDIA bloc, vowing to strengthen the national alliance. Despite local electo

Kashmir mutton dealers allege harassment, extortion on Punjab highways

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Nov 20: Mutton dealers in Kashmir today alleged that they continue to face harassment and extortion on Punjab h

Jammus Tstop Pitchers make global top 10 at IFFIs CinemaAI Hackathon

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 20: Tstop Pitchers, a dynamic youth-led team from Jammu, has earned a coveted spot among the Top 10 global fin

Bihar: Humble gamcha has its moment under the sun, courtesy PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's use of the 'gamcha' during his victory speech and at the swearing-in ceremony in Patna resonated with supporters,

CDCs new autismvaccine update sparks strong pushback from doctors and experts

The CDC changed its autismvaccine webpage, creating debate among doctors, experts and lawmakers. The update uses new language about vaccines and

Satish lays foundation stones for Indoor Stadium

Excelsior Sports Correspondent URI, Nov 20: In a major push to infrastructure development in the border region of Uri, Minister for Youth Service

LG Kavinder inaugurates Darchik Cultural Centre, Community Radio Stations

Excelsior Correspondent KARGIL, Nov 20: The Government of India, under the visionary leadership of PM Narendra Modi, is giving utmost priority to

J&K Softball players reject allegations

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 20: Jammu & Kashmir Softball players today held a press conference to address recent allegations made b

India gifts modular bridge for flood-affected area in Nepal

KATHMANDU, Nov 20 : India on Thursday handed over a 70 metre modular bridge and launching tools to the government of Nepal in a programme in Heta

Dr Jitendra lauds Indian Armys first-ever Mega Health Camp at Udhampur

Excelsior Correspondent UDHAMPUR, Nov 20: Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh today lauded the Indian Army for the first of its kind, state of the

CS reviews progress of major highways and tunnels across J&K

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 20: Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo today chaired a high-level meeting to review the status of major highway and r

Foreign Minister Herath invites Indian filmmakers, investors to explore opportunities in Sri Lanka

COLOMBO, Nov 20 : Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath has invited Indian filmmakers and investors to consider the island nation a prime de

Indian Hawks skaters shine at CBSE National Cship, win four medals

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 20: Indian Hawks Sports Academy, Jammu, delivered an outstanding performance at the recently concluded

S&P 500, Dow Jones and NASDAQ futures see downward trend after Wall Street ends day with slump; heres how key indices performed after Nvidias fall shakes the US stock market

The US stock market is set for a cautious start. US stock futures saw a dip on Thursday. Wall Street indices closed lower after an early rally fa

Kunmullah Titans lifts memorial cricket trophy

Excelsior Sports Correspondent GANDERBAL, Nov 20: The final match of the inaugural Martyr Police Constable Rameez Memorial Cricket League conclud

Molecule: whats in this dangerous, illegal slimming pill?

Its the kind of promise that stops thumbs mid-scroll: Take Molecule and forget food exists. Viral TikTok clips show influencers flaunting rapid w

Heatwave-linked surge in power demand may deepen Indias fossil-fuel dependence: Report

Record-breaking heatwaves are directly fuelling a surge in electricity demand, thus increasing the countrys dependence on fossil fuel, a new stud

Bihar: Nitish 10.0 takes oath with 14 mantris from BJP, 8 from JDU

Uber partners with NGO Sulabh to direct drivers in nine cities to cleaner toilets

The partnership is in place in Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Pune, Jaipur, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, Lucknow and Kolkata.

US Court Halts Trump's National Guard Deployment In Washington DC

A federal judge on Thursday moved to halt President Donald Trump's deployment of National Guard troops to Washington, D.C., a temporary legal set

5-judge bench agrees with 2-judge bench on only one point: Guv can't sit on bill indefinitely

Training course on anti-corruption investigation begins at SKPA Udhampur

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 20: A three-day training course on the investigation of anti-corruption cases began today at the Sher-i-Kashmi

HC seeks response from DC, others on illegal mining

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Nov 20: The High Court has sought response from Deputy Commissioner Kupwara and other officials with regard to

Role of RSS in Nation Building 100 Years of Service to the Nation

Ram Rattan Sharma internetzonejammu@gmail.com The Rashtriya Swayam Sevak Sangh (RSS) completed its 100th anniversary on 27th September, 2025.Foun

Over Rs 4.30 lakh fine collected, 2 E-rickshaws seized for driving without valid documents

Excelsior Correspondent KATHUA, Nov 20: In a continued effort to enhance road safety, the Motor Vehicle Department, Lakhanpur conducted an intens

Day-4 of Yuvtarang 2025: Musical performance showcased

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 20: On the 4th Day of Yuvtarang 2025-26, impressive musical performances as the Western Instrumental Solo, Wes

Udhampurs Agri, milk potential ignored by earlier Govts: Dr Jitendra

Lays foundation of Chamber building Avtar Bhat UDHAMPUR, Nov 20: Maintaining that though Udhampur district had vast natural resources and potenti

ASCOMS hosting 2-day GISICON 2025 from today

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 20: Acharya Shri Chander College of Medical Sciences & Hospital, Jammu, is hosting GISICON 2025, the 10th Bien

MA, Residency roads declared no e-rickshaw zones

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Nov 20: Regional Transport Officer (RTO) Kashmir today declared Moulana Azad Road and Residency Road as No e-Ri

Coast Guards new symbol policy under Trump sparks debate over Swastikas and Nooses

The Coast Guard policy debate has created big discussion online as reports claim swastikas and nooses may be marked as potentially divisive inste

10 years of JJ Act: 55% pendency, 1 in 4 boards has no full bench

A decade after its implementation, India's juvenile justice system is failing children in conflict with the law. A new study reveals massive case

Wall Street tumbles after Nvidias sharp reversal; Mobile-health Network Solutions surges 83%, Brera Holdings sees big fall, check top gainers and losers

Wall Street stocks reversed early gains on Thursday, with major indices closing lower after a rally fueled by Nvidia's earnings faded. Technology

Italy has to beat Northern Ireland then Wales or Bosnia to return to the World Cup

Italy will first host Northern Ireland in a World Cup qualifying playoff in March but then would go on the road to reach its first tournament aft