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Microsoft says services fully restored after hourslong global outage

The technology giant said it was monitoring the backlog of email messages accrued during this event before considering the issue with the enterprise services resolved.

14 Nov 2026 3:28 pm
Karnataka Deputy CM Parameshwara writes to Modi, Shah seeking inclusion of States SC/ST reservation law in Ninth Schedule on the lines of Tamil Nadu

Citing Tamil Nadus 69% reservation framework as a precedent, Mr. Parameshwara said Karnataka deserved equal consideration and a constitutional amendment to safeguard the rights and opportunities of SC/ST communities.

14 Nov 2026 3:27 pm
From glory to gloom: Manchester United's fall leaves Keralam fans heartbroken

Once a refuge from lifes hardships, Manchester United has become a test of endurance for its Keralam fans

14 Nov 2026 3:06 pm
Trump, Putin and Xi to hold trilateral talks at APEC summit in China

US President Donald Trump is set to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the APEC summit in Shenzhen, China. The trilateral talks are expected to focus on nuclear arms control, the US war with Iran and ongoing geopolitical tensions. The meeting comes months after the expiry of the New START treaty between the US and Russia.

14 Nov 2026 2:54 pm
Students among 24 killed in bus-truck collision near Kaziranga in Assam

At least 24 people, including college students, were killed after a minibus collided head-on with a container truck near Kaziranga National Park in Assam on November 13. Several others were injured in the accident on National Highway 715 in Golaghat district. Officials suspect overspeeding may have caused the collision.

14 Nov 2026 2:51 pm
South Sudan postpones first national elections until February

The legislative and presidential elections had been scheduled for December 22, after already being delayed several times. The United Nations had warned that a vote could set off widespread conflict

14 Nov 2026 2:40 pm
Riots in France: How anti-Government protests spiralled out of control

The French authorities heavy-handed response, including thousands of arrests, police beatings and curbs on marches, has added to the volatile mix of grievances fuelling an anti-Government groundswell that shows no sign of abating before next years presidential election

14 Nov 2026 2:30 pm
Rahul Gandhi promises social security, insurance cover for gig workers in Telangana

Mr Gandhi said every gig worker would receive 5 lakh in accident insurance and 10 lakh in health insurance. A social security contribution mechanism under which 1% of every transaction, including deliveries and cab rides, would be contributed towards the workers future security

14 Nov 2026 12:38 pm
Mundamveli P&T complex: Proposal to set up hybrid tuition centre remains pending

There is uncertainty over the execution of the project now that a consensus seems to have been reached on the relocation of families owing to the pitiable condition of the apartment complex

14 Nov 2026 12:23 pm
ABVP condemns sexual assault on Haldwani minor girl by its student leader and three others

In a statement, the RSS-affiliated student organisation said it viewed the incident with utmost seriousness and would make every possible effort to ensure justice for the victim

14 Nov 2026 12:19 pm
I Play Rocky movie review: Anthony Ippolito makes this underdog story sing

The story of how Rocky became a phenomenon against all odds is already heart-warming and the excellent performances and writing give it that extra push

14 Nov 2026 12:16 pm
Wider access to diabetes technology needs policy support, experts say

Continuous glucose monitors and automated insulin delivery systems drastically improve glycaemic control and cut hospitalisations, yet steep out-of-pocket costs and socioeconomic disparities leave a massive adoption gap

14 Nov 2026 12:13 pm
Piyush Goyal in Egypt: Both sides to discuss increasing cooperation in infra, manufacturing, logistics

Egypt's strategic geographical location offers significant opportunities for Indian businesses to strengthen their presence in the country and access markets across Africa, the Middle East and Europe

14 Nov 2026 12:12 pm
Assam accident: Autopsy of 26 bodies on November 14; CM to visit injured, meet families of deceased

Twenty-six people died in a head-on collision between the two vehicles at Rangajan on National Highway 715 near Kaziranga National Park on November 13

14 Nov 2026 12:10 pm
Kurumba: a language and community fighting for visibility

The Kurumbas of Keralam are an Adivasi community with a population of only 2,719 as of 2024, who speak Kurumba, an oral language without a script; with the Census classifying languages with fewer than 10,000 speakers as others, the future of the language appears bleak

14 Nov 2026 12:06 pm
Samsung announces Google co-developed pricing and sale details of its smart glasses

Equipped with a high-definition camera, open-ear speakers, and directional microphones, the eyewear helps users interact naturally with the world around them

14 Nov 2026 12:06 pm
Police fully empowered to curb drugs and substance abuse in the city: Kerala High Court

The court clarified that the directions issued by the Single Bench would not stand in the way of the police maintaining requisite vigil and attention to all activities about drug and substance abuse

14 Nov 2026 11:57 am
Mahadev betting app case: CBI searches in 6 States lead to recovery of digital devices, key documents

The searches, carried out over the past few days, targeted premises in Delhi, Mumbai, Nagpur, Amritsar, Bhopal and Raipur, among others, linked to the betting platform's panel operators, they said.

14 Nov 2026 11:53 am
HYDRAA to take up stepwell restorations to help water conservation measures in Hyderabad

Earlier, Akarma Foundation mounted an exhibition of stepwells that showed the legacy of Telangana with water and its conservation

14 Nov 2026 11:50 am
Gondhal movie review: Santosh Davakars illuminating one-night tragedy

Indias Oscar entry documents a traditional practice while being technologically sound, thematically rich, culturally vibrant and perennially intelligent in its filmmaking choices

14 Nov 2026 11:49 am
Lambodhara 2.0 movie review: Sunis ambitious experiment lacks emotional heft

In the Kannada movie Lambodhara 2.0 by director Suni, flat performances and predictable twists overshadow a relevant premise

14 Nov 2026 11:49 am
Kerala HC directs Excise Commissioner to disclose steps taken to implement prohibitory measures to curb underage alcohol consumption

It was high time that the legislature considered appropriate amendments to the law to reduce the age of minority for juveniles and children in conflict with the law (CCL) to 16 years, the court opined

14 Nov 2026 11:46 am
No locus standi: Indian envoy hits back at USCIRF for remarks on Sharjeel Imam

U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) shared Sharjeel Imams profile on X, describing him as a Muslim man detained in India for his religious freedom advocacy

14 Nov 2026 11:43 am
MP adds 8.19 lakh voters since final SIR roll, electorate rises to 5.48 crore

With the latest additions, the total number of registered electors in Madhya Pradesh stands at 5,47,99,628 comprising 2,82,85,144 men, 2,65,13,547 women and 937 transgender persons

14 Nov 2026 11:33 am
Driver from Theni found dead while in custody at Chekkanoorani police station in Madurai

Cargo vehicle driver from Theni, who was being questioned over some missing bags of cardamom, was found dead in the restroom; police say he ended his life

14 Nov 2026 11:29 am
Beyond Bigg Boss: Shine Shetty speaks about starting afresh with Shankarabharanna

Having realised reality-show fame is fleeting, Kannada actor Shine Shetty is turning producer with Shankarabharanna. The movie is directed by Sumanth Bhat and also stars Malayalam actor Tanvi Ram

14 Nov 2026 11:24 am
Attack on Nehru 60 years after death testament to his commitment to India: Priyanka

Paying tributes to India's first Prime Minister, the Wayanad MP said Nehru was that unique human being a revolutionary, a visionary and a builder

14 Nov 2026 11:17 am
Former V-P Jagdeep Dhankhar discharged from AIIMS

He was admitted to the hospital's Cardio-Neuro Centre and was under the care of the Department of Cardiology for medical evaluation and treatment

14 Nov 2026 11:17 am
Electors face Form 6 and enumeration form quandary

Electors in Hyderabads Kukatpally and nearby constituencies face confusion after the Election Commission on November 6 announced that voters listed as ASDD could refile Enumeration Forms, even after submitting Form 6. This has sparked mismatches and questions about eligibility and penalties

14 Nov 2026 11:09 am
Himachals 1,500 allowance scheme: Who benefits and whats the political impact? | Explained

What does the new Mukhya Mantri Apna Parivar Sukhi Parivar Yojna offer? Amid mounting debt concerns and Opposition criticism, will the government be able to ensure its smooth implementation?

14 Nov 2026 11:08 am
Childrens Day Special | Facing the differences

Gender discrimination is unfortunately not new, but even then, our society never fails to remind us that there is a difference in our abilities depending on our gender. But ever wondered when it all starts? Even before our thinking abilities are formed, such ideas are forced onto us. In conversation with a few school students on their first encounter with gender discrimination

14 Nov 2026 10:56 am
Rubio assails international court in speech to conservative legal group

The U.S., Mr. Rubio said, would not submit to the sterile vision of radical judges or soulless global bureaucrats

14 Nov 2026 10:53 am
Multi-purpose transit yard still remains paper dreamin Kozhikode

The initiative was originally conceived in 2021, based on a project blueprint as part of efforts to make Kozhikode more parking-friendly. Initially planned as a joint venture between KMB and the Kozhikode Municipal Corporation, the proposal later became a KMB-led initiative after the Corporation reportedly withdrew, citing technical reasons

14 Nov 2026 10:46 am
Indian envoy slams USCIRF over Sharjeel Imam remarks, says panel has 'no locus standi'

In a strongly worded post on X, Vinay Kwatra rejected the commissions assessment, accusing it of making partisan and ill-informed observations about Indias commitment to religious freedom and equal rights

14 Nov 2026 10:16 am
Should Ladakh be hub of agitation or development?: LAHDC-Ks former Chief Executive Councillor

As the sit-in protest in Leh continues, LAB co-chairman said the dharna will intensify from November 14

14 Nov 2026 10:12 am
Trump administration blames overloaded systems for ground stop after FAA lets flights resume

Thousands of flights and potentially over a million travellers were affected from coast to coast

14 Nov 2026 10:00 am
Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles reports Q2 net loss of 5,531 crore

The figures are not comparable because last year the company had exceptional gains due to the demerger of the company. During the period, the companys revenue increased to 96,340 crore from 71,414 crore in the year ago period, up 35% YoY

14 Nov 2026 9:48 am
Why has Centre sanctioned fresh infrastructure along the China border in Arunachal Pradesh | Explained

The tension in Arunachal Pradesh has persisted even though India and China held three high-level border talks since July 2026

14 Nov 2026 9:30 am
From policy to talent: Amaravati Quantum Valleys innovation blueprint

To put Amaravati among the top five global quantum hubs by 2030, competing alongside established centres in Chicago, Munich, Singapore, and Australia, Andhra Pradesh started with regulation

14 Nov 2026 9:21 am
Donald Trump to raise nuclear-arms cuts with Putin, Xi on November 19, White House says

Vladimir Putin, Xi Jinping and Donald Trump are expected to meet on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum in Shenzhen

14 Nov 2026 9:07 am
Inside Amaravatis pioneering leap to quantum frontier

The first major test vision of building an indigenous premier deep tech hub arrives soon as an IBM Quantum System, already en route from the U.S., will be installed on February 3, 2027, at Amaravati Quantum Valley; homegrown breakthroughs are already emerging from Amaravati 1Q and Amaravati 1S labs, led by Q SHIVA and NAADA

14 Nov 2026 9:05 am
Chacha Nehru: The man who fought for tomorrow

He fought for Indias freedom, shaped her democracy, and believed her children to be the torchbearers of her future. This is the life of Jawaharlal Nehru.

14 Nov 2026 8:59 am
Former Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang misled top lawyer on affair with Alice Huang: report

During the autumn of 2025 and in October 2026, in response to press queries that drew some Nvidia leaders attention to his relationship with Megaspeed and Alice Huang, Jensen Huang at both times described their interactions as appropriate

14 Nov 2026 8:58 am
Teenage triumph: Childrens Day quiz on young achievers

Age is just a number is a phrase often used to get across the meaning that the number of years a person has lived should not and does not determine their lifestyle, pastimes, etc. While mainly used for older people, it well applies to many young achievers too, as they accomplish feats that belie their age. Here are 10 questions that celebrate teenaged triumphs (or sometimes even younger), from reality, mythology and comics.

14 Nov 2026 8:56 am
Democratic U.S. senators order Musk to preserve records on Ukraine Starlink access

Ukrainian forces say Starshield, the military-grade version of Starlink, is vital for frontline communications and drone operations in their defense against Russian drone and missile attacks

14 Nov 2026 8:54 am
U.S. loses measles-free status after continued spread of the disease: report

The reported decision by the Americas branch of the World Health Organization comes as the U.S. battles the highest number of measles cases it has seen in more than three decades

14 Nov 2026 8:43 am
Mirwaizdelivers sermonafter two weeks of house arrest, welcomes Kashmir Waza Associations deadline for wedding dinners

In his sermon, the Mirwaiz expressed concern over the repeated restrictions on his religious and public activities

14 Nov 2026 7:04 am