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It might be tempting to buy a new laptop without breaking the bank, but is a budget laptop the right choice for you?

Two were Srilankan Airlines flights, one each from Dubai and Doha, one was an Etihad Airways flight from Abu Dhabi and the last one an AirAsia flight from Kuala Lumpur

The Parakamani case at Lord Venkateswara temple on Tirumala, hitherto a case of dishonesty and theft, now smacks of something far murkier after the complainant and a key witness in the case, a vigilance officer, was found dead on railway tracks on November 14

Due to heavy rains, most reservoirs and rivers have overflowed, blocking roads

It is as impossible to teach sounds and sound systems of languages as it is to teach the complex ways of the representation of sounds in scripts

Cyclonic storm Ditwah over southwest Bay of Bengal and adjoining Sri Lanka coast and the depression (remnant of cyclonic storm Senyar) over the Strait of Malacca are expected to bring rains

We have not been in touch with the attacker, CEO Atsushi Katsuki told a news conference as the company again delayed the release of financial results

Once promoted as a smart fix to free up traffic, Hyderabads expanding U-turn network is now choking major corridors, triggering violations and contributing to more crashes. As officials scramble for solutions, Lavpreet Kaur and Naveen Kumar trace the mounting commuter angst and widening cracks in the citys traffic strategy

At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 89.41; it slipped further to trade at 89.43 against the greenback in initial deals, registering a loss of 7 paise from its previous closing level.

The department has performed among the highest volumes of ASD device closures in the government sector in Tamil Nadu

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Since the formation of the Corporation in 2000, the Left front has been in power. This time, the CPI(M) is not fielding a single sitting member of the current council, hoping that a totally new line-up will get voters approval. While the UDF is looking for a recovery from a major setback in the 2020 elections, the NDA, having tripled its seats in 2020, is highly optimistic about its prospects

Lack of potable water and proper waste disposal mechanism have been issues faced by areas near Vizhinjam for decades. Dwindling catch, eroding beaches and fewer employment opportunities will be key issues in the coastal areas in the local body elections

Jumping, dancing, gliding ... meet Natures most dashing spiders.

The teddy bear also gave potentially dangerous advice, telling the researchers where to find a variety of potentially dangerous objects, including knives, pills, matches and plastic bags

Taran and family visit Raghurajpur in Odisha, famous for being the home of arts and crafts of various kinds

Did Linu need a lizards tail to make the ball float, like her teacher said? Or could she do it her own way?

Jalil puts together an inspiring collection of stories by non-Muslim Urdu writers

Multiple platforms offering 10-minute door delivery of anything under the sun and the middle class getting addicted to it has consequences often not talked about. Chetan B.C. explores how gig economy is adding to traffic and law and order issues.

A new study has found that sea turtles contained the highest loads of plastic, at nearly half of all samples studied, followed by seabirds at 35%

Panjab University students, who have been protesting and pressing for the election schedule, hailed it as a victory of their struggle.

Milind Deora seeks immediate halt on all digging and construction work till air quality improved

Brainybotz is shaping a culture of hands-on STEM learning for children in Visakhapatnam. It will host the citys first STEM expo on December 6 at GITAM

Starting at 72,999, iQOO 15 features Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, a massive 7,000 mAh battery with 100W fast charging, and a stunning 6.85-inch 2K 144 Hz AMOLED display

Indian job postings are 60% above pre-pandemic levels but have fallen 25% since their peak in January 2023, shows data from Indeed

A study in Melbourne has found feminising hormone therapy reshapes blood proteins in transgender women, aligning them with cisgender patterns; the findings flag possible long-term health risks and underscore the need for more inclusive research

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Three men, the directors and an engineering consultant of a construction company, were arrested on suspicion of manslaughter.

Other measures taken by the BMC were the implementation of bakeries and crematoriums on clean fuel, the use of electric buses, projects to process construction debris, and the spraying of water on roads to control dust

The incident occurred during an area domination operation, when Constable Muchaki Durga of the District Force accidentally triggered a pressure IED, injuring her left foot

Ambassador Ashraf Haidari, founder and president of Displaced International, which provides resources, advocacy and support to displaced people worldwide, said there must be a thorough investigation and justice for those who were harmed.

A new book traces the partys rise and fall in Delhi and how it slowly moved away from many of its founding ideas

Reinterpreting the life and legacy of Maharaja Fateh Bahadur Sahi and his war against the British

The author discusses evolving queer expressions and his new novel set on the brink of decriminalising of homosexuality in India

The 36-year-old, who won the World Championship gold in 2019 has so far accumulated seven medals in the tournament, including back-to-back bronzes in the SL3 womens singles category over the last two editions

The other young man, is fighting for his life. Hes in very bad shape, Mr. Trump said as he addressed the troops.

Union Minister of Textiles Giriraj Singh said the scheme will bring together research, data, and innovation to empower Indias textile sector and position the nation as a global leader in sustainability, technology, and competitiveness

Whispers of the Mangroves, a new book by Radhika Suri and Chetna Singh Kaith, pays homage to this misinterpreted, but very important ecosystem

McLarens Lando Norris could secure the crown in Qatar on Sunday but has teammate Piastri and four-times world champion Verstappen chasing 24 points behind, with 58 still to be won

Roundglass Sustains latest film seeks to challenge widespread misinformation about bats and reveal the truth behind these misunderstood creatures

The tank is covered with thick layers of weeds and thorny shrubs line the steps leading to the water. Though the temple is a listed institution with an annual revenue exceeding 1 crore, the tank has not been restored. Devotees want the tank rejuvenated before Vaikunta Ekadasi

The integrated portal would make it substantially easier for citizens to locate their unclaimed funds and convenience, transparency and trust

Our move from fifth to fourth position reflects strong performance in generics, which contribute USD 16 billion, and continued trust from the US and Europe accounting for 5053 percent of exports. Despite initial tariff concerns under Section 232, no duties have been imposed and exports remain in positive territory, said Namit Joshi, Chairman, Pharmexcil

The International Judo Federation executive committee voted to allow Russian athletes to compete under their national flag, with their anthem and symbols, beginning with the 2025 Abu Dhabi Grand Slam from Nov. 2830

A Bench of Chief Justice Aparesh Kumar Singh and Justice G.M. Mohiuddin, hearing a PIL plea on Sigachi factory explosion that killed 46 persons, expressed concern over the delay in the probe to fix up responsibility for the explosion inside the factory

Actor seeks urgent injunctions, takedown orders and damages in a case that could redefine personality rights in the digital age.