MBBS degree holders from Pak, Bdesh under scanner in J&K, other States

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Omar disrespects Kashmiris, appeases Modi: Ruhullah

Warns of leaving party if it fails to return to its stand Irfan Tramboo SRINAGAR, Nov 16: Senior National Conference (NC) leader and Member of Pa

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Pakistan, Jordan sign MoUs on culture, media and education

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Telangana Governor hosts felicitation, high tea for Vice President Radhakrishnan at Raj Bhavan

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China holds bomber patrol over South China Sea to counter Philippines, US, Japan maritime drills

BEIJING, Nov 16 : The Chinese military for the first time conducted a bomber formation patrol with its fighter jets over the disputed South China

e-Jagriti platform for consumer grievances gets over 2.75 lakh registered users since launch in Jan25

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Delhi blast: NIA arrests Kashmiri man who conspired with suicide bomber Dr Umar Un Nabi

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Nepals Election Commission publishes election schedule

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From Sacred Flow to Spectacle: The Changing Soul of the Umngot River

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Indias policy model can unlock $1.3 trillion a year for climate resilience, says IIED at COP30

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Ultrasonic vibrations hold key to precision drilling in brittle materials, IIT Bombay study finds

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Preeti secures medal as Indians dominate Day 1

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Elizabeth Franz, Tony-winning Gilmore Girls and Death of a Salesman actress, dies at 84

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KHADC rejigs inquiry panel

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Rory McIlroy loses playoff to Matt Fitzpatrick, wins Race to Dubai

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Parents Complain of Worms in Food at Eklavya School

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Mawryngkneng Dorbar wants irresponsible cops replaced

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Lok Sabha MP alleges shoddy repair of NH-6

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PM Modi virtually lays base for EMR School in Jirang

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B.C. Janardhana Reddy Says AP to Set Up Corporation for Road Development

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Meghalaya likely to witness possible spike in malaria cases

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Importance of mental health after giving birth

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Akbar Hints at Possible Retirement from Active Politics

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We Backed an Individual, Not the Party, Says Asad

The AIMIM chief dismissed the idea that his party had distanced itself from the BRS.

US stock market outlook for November 17-21: All eyes on tech earnings, Nvidia and economic data

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Pakistan sweeps Sri Lanka 3-0 in ODI series

Mohammad Rizwan (61 not out) and Fakhar Zaman (55) scored second successive half centuries and eased Pakistan to 215-4 in 44.4 overs

Red Fort blast: agencies to recreate bombers route, probing hawala trail

Umar ul Nabi spent 3 lakh on fertilizer purchases, say investigators; police tracking owners, drivers of vehicles that were parked near his car;

Air quality likely to worsen today; AAP targets BJP govt.

Ensure BJP wins all 12 MCD wards: B.L. Santosh

Daryl Mitchells 119 lifts New Zealand to a seven-run win over the West Indies in the 1st ODI

Mitchells seventh ODI century lifted New Zealand to 269-7 as it batted first after losing the toss

Govt promised to replace stones with laptops, but Kashmiri youth pushed to become suicide bomber: Mehbooba

Ms. Mufti urges Kashmiri youth to shun the path of violence and destruction; calls on Centre to rethink its policies, revisit former PM Atal Beha

Indias Dhanush wins air rifle gold, Murtaza settles for silver in Deaflympics

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US Resumes Visa Processing for Priests

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Chamala Kiran Slams Bandi For His Caste Remarks

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Telangana To Use 922 Acres Of Fab City

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Telangana Registers Nearly A Third Of Waqf Properties

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Rachakonda Police Find Many Road Safety Gaps

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Four Held for Abetting Dowry Death of Woman, Infant in Chodavaram

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After smooth start, COP30 talks stall on path to 1.5C

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GHMC Plans Rs.108 Cr RoB at Patigadda to Ease Traffic

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Modi Interacts with MumbaiAhmedabad High-Speed Rail Corridor Team

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Benjamin Netanyahu insists on no Palestinian state ahead of UN vote

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Hyderabad: Kid Run Over by Car Rushed to Hospital, Survives

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DMK government failed to retain investments coming to T.N., alleges Nainar Nagenthran

He says Chief Minister M.K. Stalin must recognise that the State governments inefficiency has resulted in the loss of 20,000 direct employment op

Letters to The Editor November 17, 2025

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Were Inviting Investors Across Globe, Says Bhatti

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PM Modi Visits Under-Construction Surat Bullet Train Station In Gujarat

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Kris Boyd, New York Jets cornerback in critical condition after shooting outside Manhattan club

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Chennai Metro Rail Limited plans to develop over 3 million sq.ft of office and retail space at Phase II stations

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Epstein files: Donald Trump's party lawmakers will back a bill to release Jeffrey Epstein documents, claim lawmakers

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Delhis air, a wicked problem in need of bold solutions

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KTR Urges Government to Resolve Cotton Procurement Crisis

Rama Rao criticised the Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) for refusing to procure cotton on the grounds of moisture content.

Police conduct verification of fertiliser dealers in J-K's Doda; examine trade records

Police in Doda conducted checks on fertiliser dealers to ensure compliance and prevent misuse of chemicals. Special teams inspected shops and rec

RG Kar Victim's Father Alleges CBI Chargesheet Delay, Administrative Lapses

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Swing, but do not miss: on India and the WHOs Global Tuberculosis Report 2025

Indias battle against TB will need renewed vigour and focus

Woman's Half-Naked Body With Injuries Found Near Railway Tracks In Delhi

An unidentified woman was found murdered allegedly near the railway tracks behind Shed No. 2 at Adarsh Nagar Railway Station, in Delhi, on Sunday

ECI may go for routine SSR in Assam, not SIR ahead of 2026 polls

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RBI's moratorium on loan repayments could help exporters take a breath amid uncertainties

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Son allegedly held for questioning, man attempts self-immolation in Kashmir

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Centre, states discuss use of AI in governance

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Security Tightened in Puttaparthi Ahead of Major VVIP Visits for Sai Baba Centenary

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Retired Army Officer Tied Up, Robbed By Domestic Help, Gang

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'India among the strongest global green H2 players': Hydrogen Europe CEO

India is emerging as a powerhouse in the global green hydrogen sector. With a burgeoning domestic market and promising export opportunities, part

'Hopeful of sealing US, EU trade pacts soon': Piyush Goyal

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'Shoot Those Who Show Intent To Kill': Dhaka Preps For Sheikh Hasina Order

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Nowgam Blast: Central agencies lift samples to determine nature of explosives

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Bangladesh on edge ahead of International Crimes Tribunal's Sheikh Hasina verdict

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NDA used state machinery, vote manipulation, money to win Bihar polls: CPI-M

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Brand KTR Losing Its Sheen

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Ex-RJD leader Madan Shah, who tore kurta, cried after denied ticket, REACTS to his RJD's 25 seats prediction: 'My curse came true...', WATCH

Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) candidate Madan Shah, who protested outside Lalu Yadav's residence by tearing his Kurta and crying, has now claimed th

J&K terror networks Opt for recruits with no past record

SRINAGAR, Nov 16: Youths with no past criminal record or separatist affiliation are now preferred for recruitment by terror handlers in Jammu and

Fire Breaks Out From Electric Car In Hyderabad, Spreads To Nearby Vehicle

Three fire tenders were rushed to the spot, and the flames were brought under control.

Prosus' arm seeks CCI nod for raising stake in Rapido

In a filing with the competition regulator, MIH Investments One BV said the stake acquisition in Roppen Transportation Services (Rapido) will not

Hyderabad Metro Rail Phase-II hits a wall of clearances, turns into a waiting game

Phase-II unable to move forward with key committees yet to meetand vital documents pending; Centres approvals, funding clarity and a proper detai

Rohini Acharya blames Sanjay Yadav, Rameez for causing rift in family: Who are they?

PATNA: Senior RJD leader Rohini Acharya accused Sanjay Yadav of escalating tension in former Bihar chief minister Lalu Prasads family, adding tha

Red Fort Car Blast: NIA arrests key conspirator as agencies trace 20 lakh JeM fund trail, CIK raids doctors home in Anantnag

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