Sanas joyful pilgrimage turns into a heart-rending farewell

The horrific bus tragedy in which 42 Hyderabad pilgrims lost their lives in Saudi Arabia while travelling from Makkah to Madinah has left not onl

Saudi Crown Prince departs for US on official visit

Riyadh: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman departed the Kingdom on Monday, 17 November, for a three-day official working visit to the United

West Bengal school recruitment scam: Tainted candidates have made it to the fresh interview list, allege teachers

Fresh protests erupted in Kolkata ahead of the interview as many untainted teachers who lost their jobs after the Supreme Court order cry foul

PM Modi hits out at Congress party: 'They provided shelter to...'

PM Modi also talked about the recent Bihar Assembly elections results in which the NDA secured a massive victory by securing 202 seats out of the

School children move Delhi HC seeking rescheduling of outdoor sports to months with safer air quality

The petition states that the children, who actively participate in zonal, inter-zonal, state and national sporting activities, are being forced t

DU suspends DUSU joint secretary from post for 2 months, teachers call action eyewash

Amid worsening air quality, CM attacks Punjab govt. over unchecked stubble burning

Victims of anti-Sikh riots facing delay in justice even after 41 years: PUDR report

Operation Sindoor Was Just A Trailer, Army Chief Warns Pak

Operation Sindoor was just a trailer that ended in 88 hours. We are prepared for any circumstances in the future. If Pakistan gives a chance, we

Madhya Pradesh HC grants relief to TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee in defamation case

BHOPAL: TMC MP and West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjees nephew Abhishek Banerjee has been granted relief by the Madhya Pradesh High Court in a defamat

Panchayat Elections In December With Old BC quota

The Cabinet observed that village-level administration had weakened significantly due to the delay and directed officials to initiate preparation

Delhi CM targets Punjab over stubble burning; air quality continues to be very poor

The Delhi CMO said that Ms. Gupta said that states like Haryana, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh have shown positive progress in crop-residue manage

Youth murdered following verbal spat over Bihar poll results in Madhya Pradesh

BHOPAL: A youth from Bihar, working as a labourer in Madhya Pradeshs Guna district, was allegedly murdered by two men following a verbal spat ove

Inside Mirove, Jaipurs Thoughtful In-Between Space For Food And Pause

The food at Mirove mirrors the space itselfcomforting yet gently surprising. Its mixed cuisine. We have divided the menu into two partsLocal and

Breakfast battle: Experts settle the egg-vs-cottage cheese debate once and for all

Start your day right with a protein-packed breakfast. Eggs and paneer offer complete nutrition, aiding energy and satiety. Eggs provide essential

SC refuses to entertain plea against allotment of vacant MBBS seats to lower-merit students

NEW DELHI: In a dramatic turn in the NEET-UG fake-certificate scandal in the Madhya Pradesh, the Supreme Court on Monday confronted the State wit

Director of Municipal Administration reviews progress of Kallakurichi bus terminus

Body of MBBS student found dead in Russia brought back to Rajasthan; family suspects foul play

JAIPUR: Ending an agonizing 11-day wait for the family, the body of Ajit Chaudhary, an MBBS student from Laxmangarh in Rajasthan's Alwar district

Fidelitys 401(k) shutdown sparks fury company claims safety, clients cry foul

Fidelity Pontera conflict: A new Fidelity policy is causing trouble for retirement savers. Some customers are locked out of their 401(k) accounts

SNL announces year-end hosts: Ariana Grande, Cher, Melissa McCarthy, Lily Allen, and more

Saturday Night Live gears up for a star-studded December finale to 2025. Melissa McCarthy returns to host on December 6, followed by Josh O'Conno

Madhya Pradesh government revokes land pooling scheme for permanent Kumbh city in Ujjain amid farmers protest

The decision to repeat the scheme comes amid protests from various farmer organisations and before a major agitation in Ujjain on Tuesday (Novemb

The need for a social audit for SIR 2.0

The current Special Intensive Revision exercise is bereft of proper Rules, oversight, scrutiny or audit

Thai court orders ex-PM Thaksin to pay $500 mn tax bill: reports

Thailand's Supreme Court ordered jailed former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra on Monday to pay back taxes over the sale of his telecoms firm,

South Korea offers talks with North to prevent accidental armed clash at border

Seoul has proposed military talks with Pyongyang to clarify the border and reduce tensions. North Korean soldiers have repeatedly crossed the dem

Time for a re-look at road engineering

This basic aspect of road safety is often overlooked and is a cause for accidents

Trump to work things out' with Mamdani? US President to meet NYC mayor-elect in Washington soon?

DVAC directed to furnish details of corruption cases against MPs/MLAs

Trump tariffs on the line: Supreme Court decision may spark $1 trillion refund crisis

The Supreme Court is reviewing President Trumps emergency tariffs, and the decision could create a huge refund problem for the U.S. economy. Busi

Trump floats fresh Venezuela talks as US labels Maduro a terrorist

The United States is set to label a Venezuelan drug cartel, allegedly led by Nicolas Maduro, as a foreign terrorist organization. This designatio

Environment Minister Bhupendra Yadav among 7 tasked with moving the needle at COP30

Climate talks in Belem shift to political discussions as ministers arrive to steer negotiations. Key areas like technology transfer, adaptation f

Puducherry receives light to moderate rainfall

Tiruvallur police arrest key handler in synthetic drug cartel

What is HiRISE and why is everyone waiting for 3I/ATLAS images captured by it? HiRISE interstellar comet pictures delay explained

What is HiRISE and why is everyone waiting for 3I/ATLAS images captured by it is a question many space followers are asking. NASA is preparing to

JSW Energy CFO Pritesh Vinay quits

Pritesh Vinay has expressed his intention to step down from the board of the company to pursue career opportunities outside the JSW Group and has

Power supply to be disrupted in parts of Puducherry

Former Chelsea player Oscar discharged from hospital after heart scare

Oscars current club Sao Paulo said that extensive tests revealed Oscar had experienced an episode of vasovagal syncope, a common cause in faintin

Nellore Attracts Record 6,815 Crore Investments During CII Summit

Nellore has emerged as one of the biggest beneficiaries of the unprecedented 13.25 lakh crore in investments coming into AP with the signing of 6

Chandrayaan-4 mission likely to be launched in 2028, says Isro chief

India's Chandrayaan-4 lunar sample-return mission, a complex joint effort with Japan, is slated for a 2028 launch. This initiative aims to explor

Bihar's new government to be sworn in on November 20 at Gandhi Maidan

In an exciting political turn, the new Bihar government is set to take its oath on November 20 at Gandhi Maidan in Patna. With Prime Minister Nar

Chia seeds in winter? Experts say this is the secret to glowing skin and stronger hair

Chia seeds are a winter superfood that can enhance your skin and hair wellness. Rich in omega-3 fatty acids, fiber, amino acids, antioxidants, an

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'Supply chains are strategic growth engines'

Indian supply chains are transforming from operational support to strategic growth drivers, according to a PwC report. A significant portion of b

CM highlights JKs development vision

Faridabad, Nov 17:Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday attended the 32nd meeting of the Northern Zonal Council (NZC) held in Faridabad, Haryana

Most awaited earnings of this season - what will Nvidia report on Wednesday? What investors should note

Nvidia earnings report: Nvidia is poised for a highly anticipated earnings report, with investors keen to see if its extraordinary AI-driven mome

JK Police face higher operational risks, says LoP

Backs Addl support for cops fighting terrorism Kupwara, Nov 17:Leader of Opposition (LoP) in Legislative Assembly and senior Bharatiya Janata Par

Earth just tilted 31.5 inches, leave scientists scrambling for answers

Pumping vast amounts of groundwater has significantly altered Earth's tilt by 31.5 inches, contributing to sea-level rise. This redistribution of

NEET-UG 2025: Camera blackouts, weak oversight raise fresh concerns

ET gathers that central institutes monitoring the exam flagged non-functional CCTVs, blurred feeds and poor strong-room coverage, along with logi

CM condoles death of Umrah pilgrims in Saudi Arabia

State sees 5.25 lakh dog bite cases and 28 rabies deaths so far this year

In view of the rise in cases of dog bites from 4.8 lakh last year the Director of Public Health and Preventive Medicine says the issue has to b

Letters to The Editor November 18, 2025

'Stablecoins can cut cost of cross-border transactions'

In the backdrop of India's remarkable advancements in digital payments, a Visa executive brought attention to pressing issues regarding credit av

Satwik-Chirag pair anchors India's hopes in Australian Open; Lakshya, Prannoy eye consistency

The Asian Games champions have been the bright spots in an otherwise troubled season for Indian badminton, weaving together a second World Champi

Dry fruit sellers self-immolation turns fatal after family detained in Red Fort blast robe

A dry fruit seller died after setting himself on fire. He was questioned by police with his son and brother in a terror module probe. The seller

NIA arrests another key associate of Nabi in Red Fort blast case

The National Investigation Agency has made a second arrest in the Red Fort blast case. Jasir Bilal Wani was apprehended in Srinagar. He is accuse

Tunnel vision: On the Bihar election result and the Congresss stance

The Congress seems to be blaming the ECI to avoid introspection

Poonch police announce Rs 5 lakh reward for info on terrorists' activities

Poonch police are offering a Rs 5 lakh reward for vital information on terrorist presence or activities, encouraging public vigilance. Informants

Nomura's India fixed-income chief resigns amid reports of inflated profits

Ujjwal Kumar, managing director of Nomura Fixed Income Securities, has resigned following a Bloomberg report alleging Nomura Holdings is investig

Karavali Utsav in Mangaluru from December 19 to January 4

The Dakshina Kannada district administration has decided to hold this years Karavali Utsav from December 19 to January 4, 2026, according to Depu

Travel Agents Close Their Offices Fearing Backlash

As news spread that over 40 Umrah pilgrims had died in the accident, many travel agents chose not to open their offices.

The lower judiciary litigation, pendency, stagnation

There are solutions to improve the working of the subordinate judicial service

Supreme Court gives Telangana Speaker a week to act on defectors

Supreme Court has called out the Telangana Assembly Speaker for the protracted delays in addressing disqualification petitions. These petitions i

Ghee Adulteration: SIT Begins Questioning Of Chinna Appanna

Appanna was brought to the SIT office in Tirupati on Monday after the Nellore ACB Court granted five days custody to the investigation team.

Nvidia CEOs half-a-trillion-dollar Nvidia forecast makes way for awaited Q3 earnings amid AI boom and geopolitical challenges

Nvidia's Q3 earnings report will highlight a massive $500 billion order for AI chips. This reflects huge demand for their technology. Despite US

India needs to connect, build and revive with Africa

Ten years after India hosted the last India-Africa Forum Summit, the next chapter needs to be written

Tejashwi Yadav elected as leader of RJD legislative party

During the meeting, Lalu endorsed Tejashwi's leadership praising him for his hard work in the Bihar assembly elections, a clear indication of the

High-level meetings in New Delhi, Moscow set stage for Putin's visit

India and Russia held important meetings in New Delhi and Moscow. These discussions are paving the way for the 23rd annual summit in December. Ke

16th Finance Commission submits report to President Droupadi Murmu

The Sixteenth Finance Commission has presented its tax division recommendations to President Droupadi Murmu. The report outlines how the tax pool

Australia pace spearhead Cummins to lead SRH for third consecutive season in IPL

Cummins took over SRHs captaincy from South African Aiden Markram in 2024 after he was bought by the franchise for a whopping 20.50 crore in the

OLX Lists Sale Of Giddalur Tahsildar Office at 20,000

The unidentified prankster uploaded an image of the government office on the OLX app two days ago, describing it as available for immediate sale

Kalasagaram Hold A Mesmerizing Day For Artistes, Enthusiasts

The concert opened with the rarely heard 'Nalinakanthi Varnam' composed by the legendary Lalgudi Jayaraman, followed by an impressive rendition o

Textile, apparel exports witness double-digit decline in October

US tariffs have significantly impacted India's textile and apparel exports, with a 12.9% year-on-year decline in October across most categories.

Credit Default Swaps spike some AI firms now riskier than banks before the 2008 crash

Credit default swaps on major AI companies are soaring. Oracle and other tech giants are borrowing billions to expand AI data centers. Oracles $3

Watch viral video: Himesh Reshammiya trolls himself, asks Kartik Aaryan 'regular gaau ya naak se' at his Mumbai concert

Kartik Aaryan's appearance at Himesh Reshammiya's concert kicked off the promotions for his forthcoming Christmas release Tu Meri Main Tera Main

Aakar Patel | Why Indias Rank Has Been Falling In Global Indices But Do We Bother?

On the UNDPs Human Development Index, Indias rank in 2014 was 130 and its rank today is unchanged. The UN report says that inequality reduces Ind

Sheikh Hasina sentenced to death: Implications for Bangladesh's political landscape

Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has been sentenced to death. The International Crimes Tribunal delivered the verdict for violence

Siddaramaiah's Wife In Hospital Over Respiratory Issues

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's wife Parvathi B M has been admitted to a private hospital with complaints of respiratory problems, family

Top Court Restrains Courts From Releasing Accused In 'Digital Arrest' Fraud

In a rare move, the Supreme Court on Monday restrained the courts from releasing from jail the accused who had duped a 72-year-old woman advocate

Condolences Pour in From World

Condolences poured in after the fatal bus crash in Saudi Arabia that killed Indian pilgrims, mostly from Hyderabad, on the Mecca-Medina route.

Nintendo reveals first official images of Link and Zelda in live-action movie, check the details here

Nintendo has revealed the first official pictures of the live-action Legend of Zelda movie, featuring Bo Bragason as Princess Zelda and Benjamin

India-US Trade Deal 'Nearing Closure,' Set To Address Tariff Issue: Official

The first phase of the proposed India-US bilateral trade agreement (BTA) is 'nearing closure' and would address the hefty 50 per cent tariffs imp

DNA TV Show: What will be India's stance on Bangladesh's ousted PM Sheikh Hasina?

Bangladesh formally requested India to immediately extradite Sheikh Hasina, stating that New Delhi is obligated to do so under the bilateral extr

Every Failed Relationship Cannot Be Criminalised: Tamil Nadu Court

The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has quashed rape proceedings against a man accused of having sexual intercourse with a woman on the al

Ranji Trophy | Winning Ranji is my priority: Smaran

Adventure Tourism Gains More Ground In Visakhapatnam

We wanted to give an adventure experience to the people and have resumed our activity, said C. Venkata Surya Teja, CEO of Vihang Adventures, a co

Ranji Trophy | Plan was to maintain good line and length: Sunil after picking a fifer

43 From Hyderabad Among 46 Killed In Saudi Bus Fire

While two pilgrims hailed from Karnataka, the bus driver who also died in the accident, is said to be from an African nation.

Ranji Trophy | Samad and Wadhwanput J&K in drivers seat after bowlers wreck havoc

The duo stitches an unbroken 148-run partnership as the home team extends its lead to 324; opener Iqbal chips in with a half-century; earlier, Hy

DC Edit | Fix Defence Self-reliance Cracks

While the pursuit of self-reliance in defence production is an important national aspiration, the harsh truth in the armed forces is that capabil

November 18: Weather Forecast & Prayer Timings

Maximum and minimum temperatures are likely to be around 29C and 13C respectively

Shooting | Gurpreet settles for silver; Indians end third at World Championships