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Around 25% of the onions were rotten, had sprouted or were affected by fungus; and 50% did not meet the requisite size standards

A total of 14 enforcement teams inspected 28 food establishments involved in the manufacture of spices, packaged drinking water, sweets and other food products, and restaurants

With U.S. President Donald Trumps Republicans facing a major loss, the results could affect Indias position on the Iran war, Russian oil, the trade deal, immigration and China policy

While the number of education loan accounts has declined by 15.2%, the total amount borrowed has nearly tripled

Additional security forces have been deployed at the high sensitive and sensitive polling stations across the State, Harish Kumar Gupta says, and warns of stern action against those trying to disturb the polling process

BJP's Jamshedpur Mahanagar Committee president Sanjeev Sinha told newsmen that preparations for the march were underway in full swing

International Emmy-winning comedian Vir Das talks about navigating controversy, the place of offence in comedy and why he no longer demonises those who take offence. In this interview, he reflects on the risks of stand-up, the importance of authenticity and life experience in comedy, and turning difficult experiences into material. Das also discusses his third International Emmy nomination for Vir Das: Fool Volume, his transition from acting to directing, and his ambitions as a filmmaker, includ

Cyclone Murasu weakened into deep depression

Can employers legally deny women jobs in certain industries in the name of workplace safety? Does the State have the right to restrict womens employment to protect them from possible harassment?

The draft report was submitted by Minister for Labour Bindhu Krishna to Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan on Wednesday.

The two men, in letters shared last week, pleaded not to be sent back to China

The scheme is designed to provide for the development of hydro pumped storage plant (PSP) capacity, battery energy storage system (BESS) capacity, as well as alternative energy storage technologies

Questions whether High Courts have parens patriae jurisdiction only over public temples and not places of worship of other faiths

Seven Indian monsoons since 1950 have run into a moderate or strong El Nio. Of these, in five years, including 2026, monsoon rainfall levels were at least 10% lower than the long-term average. The IMD refers to this level as 'deficient. The 2023 season was something of an exception with below average rainfall. However, 1997 had average rainfall

Qadeemi Masjid was there before Delhi became the national capital, says AIMIM president

The Central Elections Committee said it had conducted an audit of 9,069 polling stations following complaints and was confident that the announced results accurately reflect the will of the voters

The switch to a 15-point scoring format from next year will demand another adjustment, and Sindhu believes players will have less time to recover from a slow start

The entity will be established as a Section 8 company under the Companies Act, with its financial model to be finalised in the second phase. The state-of-the-art Oceanarium is expected to boost tourism in the State.

Caste discrimination in Indias higher education institutions is a pervasive, systemic issue. Experts say sensitising faculty and students along with providing remedial support for students from marginalised communities is essential to address this issue. They also called for conducting independent inquiry into deaths of SC/ST students in Indias premier institutions.

Special Cell invoked the BNS and IT Act after a video alleging Sergey Lavrov criticised India over internal affairs and oil purchases was flagged as fake by government fact-checkers and the Russian Embassy

Nahim Ajij Gandhar was among the 14 crew members on board the vessel, which was registered at Bedi port in Gujarats Jamnagar district

Bodies of two more trekkers, who were part of a group of eight that went missing six days ago on the Kedartal route, were recovered on Wednesday, officials said

Asked about the death of 11 milch cows in Salem district, Ms. Kamali said the deaths could have been caused by a bacterial infection. Ms. Kamali also denied reports of bird flu in Namakkal district.

Chennai-based NBFC reports 19% growth in assets under management to 65,992 crore; net Stage 3 assets improve to 0.91% as of September-end

People need a government that works for Punjab. Not like AAP, which is run from Delhi, he said

November 21, 2026 would be a compensatory working day.

The scheme is aimed at supporting the development of 92 GWh storage capacity across three technologies Battery Energy Storage System (30 GWh), Pumped Storage Projects (60 GWh) and Emerging Storage Technologies (2GW)

Abdul El-Sayed is set to become the first Muslim to enter the U.S. Senate with his victory over former Republican lawmaker Mike Rogers in midterm elections

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister seeks Central assistance for losses suffered by farmers and damage to roads and power lines

From handling explosives to supervising underground mining operations, women are stepping into roles once considered the exclusive domain of men. They are also taking part in mine rescue operations and preparing to operate heavy mining machinery. Meet the women of Telanganas Singareni coal mines who are breaking rocks and challenging stereotypes in one of Indias traditionally male-dominated industries.

BJP president Nitin Nabin targeted the Opposition at the Loktantra Bachao rally in Gorakhpur, saying that over 2.5 crore deceased people were listed in voter rolls. He questioned whether the Opposition wanted to seek votes from their ghosts.

ED officials search the houses of retired IPS officer P. Sitarama Anjaneyulu and CamSign Media owner P. Madhusudhan Rao and the Haailand resort in Guntur district

Justice P.T. Asha orders medical termination of pregnancy after a woman discovers that her foetus was suffering from substantial abnormalities

Mr. Jaishankar also spoke about India's recent Free Trade Agreements and other ongoing negotiations at the meeting

The seven-judge Bench, led by CJI Surya Kant, said the reference in the Orissa Sales Tax Act case no longer requires adjudication since the challenged provisions have been amended and GST governs the issue moving forward

Ghanakanta Gogoi, the prime accused in the Guwahati hotel shooting that killed five people, was shot dead in an alleged police encounter in Assams Sivasagar district on November 4. Police said he attacked the team and attempted to escape while being taken to Sivasagar in connection with a 2024 bank fraud case. Gogoi was accused of opening fire during a dispute over a hotel lease and renovation costs on October 26. The incident left five people dead and one injured. The police are investigating t

Hours after reported U.S. strikes hit Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian warned that resuming war benefits no one, as U.S. voters headed to the polls for midterm elections threatening President Trumps power.

Following the war of 1971, India and Bangladesh agreed to establish a Joint River Commission to deal with all river-water-related issues between the two sides