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States told to give details of CCTVs in police stations

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed the states and union territories to file within three weeks their compliance reports in a matter

Gujarat model: Note on PDS aimed at making system cashless submitted

NEW DELHI: At the request of the Centre, the Gujarat government submitted a concept note outlining a model aimed at making the public distributio

ASI firms up framework to end excavation delays

NEW DELHI: Learning from years of stalled excavations and delayed reports, the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) is preparing a structured fra

Astute, dependable and diplomat, he was a great friend and mentor

BENGALURU: One of Indias most accomplished and quietly influential diplomats, Ambassador P S Raghavan passed away on November 24 at his home in B

BIG BLOW to Lalu Yadav Family, Ex-CM Rabri Devi ordered to vacate 10 Circular Road bungalow, Tej Pratap Yadav to leave 26 M Strand Road bungalow due to...

Bihar government has issued an order to former CM Rabri Devi to vacate the '10 Circular Road' Bungalow, the location that holds immense political

Ex-Brazilian President Bolsonaro Behind Bars: Reasons behind 27-year sentence and what it means for Brazil

Bolsonaro has been in custody at Brazil's Federal Police headquarters since Saturday after authorities detained him for allegedly tampering with

Bhagwat: Must inspire world to live in peace & happiness

AYODHYA: Reflecting on the fulfilment of a Ram temple dream in Ayodhya through tireless efforts and countless sacrifices, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat

Lucknow Diary | Sahara Shrees family to lose voting rights

Lucknows Sahara Shahr, which used to be thronged by whos who of the country, today remains sealed telling the story of a shattered empire of busi

EC asks TMC team for talks on Nov 28, party seeks live telecast of meet

NEW DELHI: Tensions flared between the Election Commission (EC) and the Trinamool Congress (TMC) on Tuesday, following the ECs invitation to a fi

Bangladeshi woman arrested for illegally living in Dehradun using fake docs

Dehradun: Dehradun police have arrested a Bangladeshi woman living illegally in India allegedly using fake documents and a Hindu name. Police sai

All 24 Abducted Nigerian Schoolgirls Rescued, Says Prez Bola Tinubu

School kidnappings have come to define insecurity in Africas most populous nation, and armed gangs often see schools as strategic targets to draw

Trump says would prefer not to extend Obamacare subsidies

Democrats demand for an extension of the subsidies was the core issue in Congress that led to the federal government shutdown that ended earlier

Zootopia 2 Movie Review

Zootopia 2, a Walt Disney Co. release, is rated PG by the Motion Picture Association for action/violence and rude humor.

Is Trump Planning To Fire FBI's Kash Patel? What White House Said

The White House denied that Donald Trump was considering removing FBI Director Kash Patel following a report that the president is weighing his o

Science quiz: 110 years of general relativity

Delhi most polluted in India, show sat images

NEW DELHI: Delhi continues to record some of the highest air pollution levels in the country, with a new nationwide satellite assessment indicati

Nearly 14 lakh SIR forms identified as uncollectable so far in West Bengal

Kolkata: Nearly 14 lakh SIR enumeration forms have so far been identified as uncollectable in West Bengal, the Election Commission said on Tuesda

10-Day Tirupati Vaikuntha Darshan Announced; All You Need To Know

The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) has announced elaborate arrangements and detailed guidelines for the upcoming Vaikuntha Dwara Darshan at

Adah Sharma issues FIRST statement after demise of grandmother, drops adorable moments with 'Paati': 'She passed away 3 days ago'

Adah Sharma's grandmother battled ulcerative colitis and diverticulitis for several weeks and was hospitalised for a month. She passed away on Su

Explainer: How Will Next UN Chief Be Chosen And Who Wants The Job?

A new United Nations secretary-general will be elected next year for a five-year term starting on January 1, 2027.

Pentagon says Boeing awarded more than $7 billion in military contracts

The US military has awarded Boeing contracts worth over seven billion dollars. The Army will receive new Apache AH-64E attack helicopters and tra

U.S. envoy coached Putin aide on how Russian leader should pitch Trump on Ukraine peace plan: Report

President Donald Trumps chief interlocutor with the Russian government last month advised a senior aide to Vladimir Putin on how the Russian lead

Oil falls as Ukraine signals support for framework of Russia peace deal

Oil prices dropped as Ukraine suggested a U.S.-led peace effort might succeed. This could lead to the lifting of sanctions on Russian energy. Exp

Israel issues BIG statement on PM Benjamin Netanyahu's 'new' date to visit to India: says 'PM has full confidence..., under PM Modi...'

Benjamin Netanyahu's office on Tuesday debunked rumours that the Israeli Prime Minister had postponed his visit to India citing security issues f

Warner Bros Discovery seeks improved bids by December 1, sources say

Warner Bros Discovery is seeking better offers for its sale by December 1. The company is exploring its options after receiving initial bids from

Brazil's Bolsonaro to Serve 27-Year Term as Court Finalizes Ruling

Bolsonaro was in September convicted over a scheme to stop leftist Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva from taking office after the 2022 elections, and tha

Athletics Federation of India unveils calendar for 2026

New Delhi, Nov 25: Upgrade of a bronze-level continental event and an increase in the number of domestic competitions, including an inaugural nat

Taiwan president says he will propose extra $40 billion in defence spending

Taiwan is boosting its defense with a $40 billion supplementary budget. This includes major new arms purchases from the United States. The move a

Holders Gayatri-Treesa enter second round

Syed Modi International Lucknow, Nov 25: Indias womens doubles pair of Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand progressed to the second round of the U

'Arunachal is indisputably part of India,' India warns China over intl air travel norm violations

India lose to Belgium 2-3

Azlan Shah Cup Ipoh (Malaysia), Nov 25: A determined India fought bravely but lost to Belgium 2-3 in a rain-affected Sultan Azlan Shah Cup hockey

'Leave it to Beaver' actor John Eimen dies at 76 - Why he shifted to Japan before moving back to US

Actor John Eimen, known for his roles in classic TV shows like Leave it to Beaver' and 'McKeever and the Colonel', has passed away at 76. Eimen a

India end Tokyo Deaflympics shooting event with 16 medals

Tokyo, Nov 25: India wrapped up their Deaflympics shooting campaign with a massive haul of 16 medals, even as Chetan Hanmant Sapkal finished sixt

Morning Digest: India strongly took up with China detention of woman from Arunachal Pradesh; Trump sends Witkoff to Moscow after fine-tuned plan to end war, and more

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Maxton Hall Season 2 Finale Episode 6 release date, time and Season 3 renewal update: Global release timings, schedule, what to expect, how to watch

Maxton Hall Season 2 Finale Episode 6 release date, time and Season 3 renewal details the full release schedule, streaming platform, global timin

Spain, Japan confident ahead of Junior Hockey World Cup

Madurai, Nov 25: Two-time bronze-medal winners Spain exuded confidence ahead of the Junior World Cup here with their coach saying the team was we

San Diego Zoos 141-Year-Old Tortoise Gramma Dies

It's not clear exactly when the tortoise arrived at the San Diego Zoo, but zoo officials said she came from the Bronx Zoo in either 1928 or 1931

Boeing wins $2.47 billion contract for 15 additional US Air Force KC-46A tankers

Boeing has secured a significant contract worth $2.47 billion for 15 more KC-46A Pegasus aerial refueling tankers. This follows a similar deal la

Deepti, Gaud, and Charani likely to land hefty deals

WPL Auction New Delhi, Nov 25: Leading international cricketers including Laura Wolvaardt and Indias World Cup hero Deepti Sharma will go under t

Russias Esipenko becomes third Candidates qualifier; FIDE WC final to be decided in tiebreak

Panaji, Nov 25: Grandmaster Andrey Esipenko of Russia registered crushing back-to-back wins over Uzbekistans Nodirbek Yakubboev in the third-plac

Sports nippets

Winning start for Sumit Nagal at Australian Open wild card play-off Chengdu (CHINA), Nov 25: Indias top singles player Sumit Nagal advanced to th

This is India's second-most polluted city despite AQI sees slight improvment, not Faridabad, Delhi, Agra, Gurugram, Ghaziabad, it is....

Noida and Greater Noida are currently India's second and third most polluted cities, with AQI readings of 373 and 364, respectively, falling into

Mexico approves bill to prevent, punish extortion with up to 42 years in prison

The bill targets a crime that has climbed to record levels this year, rising 7% in the first six months to 5,887 registered victims

US budget deficit hits $284 billion in October; report impacted by shutdown

America's government reported a $284 billion deficit in October. This figure was influenced by a federal shutdown and a shift of some November be

NRI deposits dip 40% in H1 as India-US interest gap narrows

Experts suggest expats may be investing in stock markets

10-man Everton beat Man U 1-0 despite Gueyes red card

PREMIER LEAGUE Manchester, Nov 25: Everton beat Manchester United 1-0 on Monday to slow the home teams recent revival in a Premier League game th

Ex-President Bolsonaro starts serving 27-year sentence for Brazil coup plot

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro begins a 27-year prison sentence. The Supreme Court finalized his conviction for a coup plot. Bolsonaro

MCA picks squad for first two matches of Vijay Merchant Trophy

By Our Reporter Shillong, Nov 25: The Meghalaya Cricket Association has named its squad for the first two matches of the multi-day U-16 boys Vija

SSA Champions Cup: Ribor nets treble for Shillong Lajong

By Our Reporter Shillong, Nov 25: Riborlang L Lyngkhoi scored the first hat-trick of the SSA Champions Cup 2025 in Shillong Lajongs 6-0 rout of M

Trump says he's sending his envoys to see Putin and Ukrainians after fine-tuning plan to end war

President Donald Trump is advancing his plan to end the Ukraine war. Envoys are meeting with Russian and Ukrainian officials. Trump suggests Ukra

FC Goa travel to Iraq for crucial clash against Al Zawraa SC

Baghdad, Nov 25: FC Goa return to continental duty with a high-stakes trip to Baghdad, where they face Al Zawraa SC in a crucial AFC Champions Le

Trump says China's Xi 'more or less agreed' to accelerate purchases of US goods

President Donald Trump stated that Chinese President Xi Jinping has agreed to speed up and boost Beijing's purchases of American products. This f

Madanriting, Lagan 2.0 register massive wins in MLA Trophy

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Nov 25: The Shillong Cricket League witnessed two utterly dominant displays as Madanriting and Lagan 2.0 registered mas

White House denies Trump weighing ouster of FBI Director Kash Patel

Reports suggested President Trump might remove FBI Director Kash Patel due to negative headlines. The White House has strongly denied these claim

Mlaya finishes 4th at National Kickboxing Championship

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Nov 25: Meghalaya delivered a standout performance at the National Kickboxing Championship 2025, clinching an impressiv

SCA sets Dec 1 start for Divison Leagues

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Nov 25: The Shillong Cricket Association (SCA) has announced that the 202526 season of the 3rd and 2nd Division Leagues

Zelenskiy says Ukraine ready to advance peace plan, will discuss disputed points with Trump

Ukraine signals readiness for a U.S.-backed peace plan. President Zelenskiy wants to discuss key issues with President Trump, including European

US retail sales growth cools; consumer sentiment sags amid job market worries

American shoppers bought less in September. Higher prices due to tariffs are making consumers cautious. This slowdown follows a period of strong

Deeptech startup LightSpeed Photonics raises $6.5M led by Pi Ventures

The company plans to establish an R&D facility to accelerate pilot turnaround. The latest round will also support its collaborations with OEM, EM

Pentagon advances Golden Dome missile defense with new Space Force contracts

The U.S. Space Force is launching a major missile defense initiative. Several companies have received contracts to build prototype space-based in

Celebs visit Dharmendras family to offer condolences

A day after veteran star Dharmendras death, prominent faces from Bollywood including Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt and Ajay Devgn visited the screen

Big B says another valiant Giant has left us

Amitabh Bachchan pens hearfelt tribute to Sholay co- star Dharmendra Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan is heartbroken after the loss of his Shola

Dear X Episodes 9 and 10 release date, time and how to watch: Global release timings, schedule, plot, runtime, what to expect, cast, Episode 7 and 8 recap

Dear X Episodes 9 and 10 release date, time and how to watch details are confirmed for global viewers. The K-drama continues its weekly two-episo

Cabinet takes serious note of BRS charges on industrial land policy

BRS leaders indulging in mudslinging against govt. for political gains, relocation of industries within ORR limits not new, issue was mooted by p

UN Begins Process To Elect Next Secretary-General

The search for the next Secretary-General of the United Nations launched Tuesday, as member states were invited to send nominations to replace An

Renovation work at bus terminus in Thiruvanmiyur to be completed by April

The terminus is being redeveloped at a cost of 35.11 crorewith passenger amenities such as waiting area, shops and parking space; nearly 70 buses

S&P 500, Nasdaq and Dow rally for third day as Fed rate-cut bets surge amid growing spotlight on Google-Nvidia AI chip battle

The Dow Jones Industrial Average surged 664 points, marking a three-day winning streak, as investor focus shifted to the Federal Reserve's potent

Sub-Registrar held for facilitating fraud in land registration

History sheeter gets 10 years jail for harassing woman, pushing her from train

Woman arrested for killing her three-month-old daughter in Ambur

Minority Status for SMVDIME to Address Hindu Sentiments

K B Jandial kbjandial@gmail.com The ongoing turmoil surrounding admission of the first batch of fifty MBBS students for the 2025-26 academic year

Rashpal S Dhaliwal conferred title of The Father of Education in Tokyo

Excelsior Correspondent MOHALI, Nov 25: In a historic international recognition, Rashpal Singh Dhaliwal, Founder Chancellor of CGC University, Mo

J&K Pavilion steals the show at IITF 2025, draws record crowds

Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Nov 25: The Jammu and Kashmir Trade Promotion Organisation (JKTPO), under the aegis of the Department of Indus

SMVDU organizes quiz competition on `Emerging Business Scenario in India

JAMMU, Nov 25: A quiz competition, themed Emerging Business Scenario in India was organized by the School of Business, Faculty of Management, Shr

Mirpur Massacre: Towards an Honest Reckoning

Col Satish Singh Lalotra slalotra4729@gmail.com Failure is a temporary state, where most valuable lessons are learntThis single sentence in itsel

South Park Season 28 Episode 4 release time and how to watch: When will new episode and finale air? Here's storyline, Episode 3 recap

South Park Season 28 Episode 4 release time and how to watch details the confirmed schedule for the new episode, its network, streaming plan, plo

DIPR promotes J&K Film Policy at IFFI Goa

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 25: The Jammu and Kashmir Government, through Department of Information and Public Relations (DIPR), participa

The politics that brings terror back to J&K

Anika Nazir Democracy is supposed to be the best form of conflict resolution: a system where anger gets channelled into ballots, not bullets; whe

Markets extend losses for third day; Sensex falls 314 pts

Mumbai, Nov 25: Stock markets closed lower for the third consecutive session on Tuesday with the benchmark Sensex sliding nearly 314 points due t

Two-day workshop on skill development concludes at JU

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 25: A two-day workshop titled From Idea to Impact: Creativity as a Career Skill organized by the Skill Incubat

Rupee falls 6 paise to 89.22 against US Dollar

Mumbai, Nov 25: The rupee pared initial gains and settled 6 paise lower at 89.22 against the greenback on Tuesday, weighed down by negative cues

Advocates, civil society slam alleged intimidation of Muslim students at Kalyan college

Advocates and civil society condemn intrusion at Ideal College, call it a violation of constitutionalrightsand warn of Bombay High Court action i

Adani enterprises initiates massive rights issue

NEW DELHI, Nov 25: Adani Enterprises, the flagship company of Gautam Adanis conglomerate, has launched one of Indias largest rights issues, offer

Konaseema Prabhala Teertham set to be declared as State festival of A.P.

The four-century-old festival is celebrated during Sankranthi, displaying a chariot procession taken out by 11 villages

DTs to isolate non-Sebi businesses

NEW DELHI, Nov 25: Sebi instructed Debenture Trustees (DTs) to conduct non-Sebi-regulated activities via separate business units with distinct st

Gold rises to Rs 1.28 lakh/10g

NEW DELHI, Nov 25: Gold prices in Delhi surged by Rs 3,500 to Rs 1,28,900 per 10 grams on Tuesday, breaking a three-day losing streak, driven by

Exports in positive zone so far this month: Goyal

NEW DELHI, Nov 25: Indias exports have remained in the positive zone so far this month, Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said. H

India, EAEU to kick off trade agreement talks: Goyal

NEW DELHI, Nov 25 : India will begin formal trade agreement negotiations with the Russia-led Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) from Wednesday, Comme

Must remain proactive, ahead of curve & future-ready: Rajnath

Chasing 549, India in trouble at 27/2; South Africa eye series sweep

GUWAHATI, Nov 25: India stared down the barrel as a ruthless South Africa slowly tortured the home side by posting an improbable victory target o