Allahabad HC sets aside conviction of Mohammad Ilyas in 1996 bus bomb blast case
A two-judge Bench comprising Justice Siddharth and Justice Ram Manohar Narayan Mishra vacated the conviction, observing that the prosecution miserably failed in proving the charges
Bitcoin drops below $90,000 for the first time since April then rebounds
Bitcoin briefly fell below $90,000 overnight as investors sell once high-flying assets like cryptocurrencies and artificial intelligence stocks
Google unveils Geminis next generation, aiming to turn its search engine into a thought partner
Google is unleashing Geminis next generation of artificial intelligence in its dominant search engine and other popular online services
The myth of the normal: what does your lab report really mean?
Every lab report for continuous variables includes a reference range, which is often mistaken to be the normal range. Laboratories use the term reference because the range is statistical, not absolute. This is why falling outside the reference range doesnt always indicate disease
What changes are planned for the plant variety Act? | Explained
Why are farmers groups concerned? What are some of the amendments that are being discussed?
Lava Agni 4 launches tomorrow in India: Expected features and price
The Lava Agni 4, which succeeds the Agni 3 launched last year, will also give a glimpse of how Lava is going ahead with AI in their smartphones
The NDAs unified strategy and disciplined coordination in Bihar
Coalition chemistry and the leadership factor played decisive roles in the victory of the National Democratic Alliance
iPhone 17 Pro Max vs iPhone 16 Pro Max: Should you upgrade?
Switching from the iPhone 16 Pro Max to the iPhone 17 Pro Max feels like moving from an already superb flagship to a slightly more refined, stamina-focused powerhouse
UN COP30 publishes draft Belem Political Package; negotiations on climate change enter last phase
COP30 President Andre Correa do Lago, in a letter to all countries, urged them to work side by side, in task-force mode to finalise the package swiftly, fairly and with care for all
Mexico rejects Trump's offer of military strikes against cartels
On Monday, men arrived in a boat to a beach in northeast Mexico and installed some signs signalling land that the U.S. Department of Defence considered restricted
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A lost garden and a forgotten square in Chennai
Walking down Badrians Garden, which is seeped in history, is something of an adventure today, putting life and limbs at risk
The row over Karunanidhis Anna way-Periyar way remark during 1991 election campaign
Although Karunanidhi was quick to clarify his observation made during poll campaign in Coimbatore district on May 15 in 1991, it did not satisfy many.
After asking ABC News Mary Bruce who she worked for, Mr. Trump called ABC fake news and defended his familys business operations in Saudi Arabia
Meta wins major antitrust case as US judge rules no monopoly
Judge James Boasberg of the federal district court in Washington concluded that Meta faces sufficient competition from rivals TikTok and YouTube, preventing the company from exercising monopoly power in the social media market
Thirteen people killed in Israeli strike on Lebanon's Sidon, Lebanese Health Ministry says
The Israeli military said that it struck militants who it said were operating in a training compound in the crowded Ain al-Hilweh Palestinian refugee camp near Sidon
Trump repeats claim he stopped war between India, Pakistan
Ive stopped actually eight wars... we stopped India and Pakistan. Wish I could go through the list. You know the list better than I do, Mr. Trump said
Fifty years ago | Search for minerals in Tamil Nadu
A hundred years ago| Photograph in registration
Yamuna Boat Tourism Project will offer a green tourism experience with electric-solar boats
The project located upstream of the Wazirabad Barrage between Sonia Vihar and Jagatpur, seeks to offer a new green tourism experience
Congress contesting polls independently will only help BJP, says Mouthpiece of Shiv Sena (UBT)
In the party mouthpiece Saamana, Shiv Sena (UBT) warned Congress that themove only helps BJP and would cause a rift in the opposition alliance Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA)
U.S. lawmakers vote for Epstein files release after Trump U-turn
Mr. Trump had put allies in Congress under intense pressure not to make the material public, but the Republican leader threw in the towel over the weekend as it became clear that much of his party was poised to defy him
Bombay High Court sets aside interest payment order against Boney Kapoor in MPID case
Bombay High Court relieves Boney Kapoor of interest liability after MPID court acquits key accused in 57.7 crore deposit fraud case.
BJPs defeat in Anta bypoll foments dissent with questions over campaign strategy
Seven-time BJP MLA and a veteran leader of the Hadoti region in south-eastern Rajasthan, Pratap Singh Singhvi, has blamed former Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje and the party leadership for the loss
Sena Ministers skip Cabinet meet; BJP dismisses talks of discord over poaching
Fadnavis tells Sena Ministers that parties in Mahayutishould stop inducting each others leaders; Shinde expresses similar views; Ravindra Chavan brings more Sena members into BJP fold
Another body pulled out, death toll in stone quarry collapse mounts to seven
Cong. fighting BMC polls alone will only help BJP: Sena (UBT)
1984 riots: HC seeks Centres reply over plea naming Kamal Nath
Nearly 90% of adults in Maharashtra say they have personally experienced global warming
New Climate Opinion Maps reveal how experience and beliefs about climate change vary across India. Erratic monsoons, floods, and droughts are reshaping lives across Maharashtra, fueling public concern but mixed beliefs about human causation.
Police fan out in Red Fort area, go after violators of tenant verification rules
250 people booked and owners of lodges, guest houses pulled upfor failing to complete mandatory police verification process; MCD pushes for enhanced security steps across all 420 parking facilities
The NH-701A highway is an ecological risk
The proposed highway is far more than an engineering project; it stands as a litmus test for environmental governance in J&K
3 court complexes, 2 schools get bomb threats; declared hoax
2020 north-east Delhi riots: HC seeks status of police probe in pending FIRs
Facial recognition helps police crack 42-lakh Karol Bagh shop burglary case
Judicial association flags forged letter on corruption
What the Nuapada bypoll result signals
The era of Naveen Patnaik may be approaching its end
Plan to make the programme more focused to benefit only the rightful, says Food Secretary
BIS holds meeting on draft standard for industrial safety helmets
Why do people have baby teeth and adult teeth?
Because people can live long lives, 70 or 80 years or more, many outlive their teeth even if they do their best to take care of them
Digitisation of SIR forms yet to pick up pace in district
You cannot win everyday, I'm always cheering for India: Manu Bhaker
For me it is like India should win a medal and it shouldnt be about me or someone else winning it. As long as India is winning any medal, I am cheering for it, be it any sports, Manu Bhaker said
Brilliant Bavumas message for India: Be careful what you wish for
Residents of mental health care facilities can vote unless declared as disqualified: HC
Individuals with mental health issues and those with intellectual disabilities too are citizens of the country, says court; dismisses plea that such persons are incompetent to cast their votes as per their free will
Letters to The Editor November 19, 2025
Mandal surveyor and chainman arrested by ACB for bribery in Secunderabad
Time to sort out Indias cereal mess
It is a case of paradoxes India has huge stocks of rice, and also imports large quantities of pulses and oilseeds despite being one of the worlds largest producers
Bad tidings: On Indias quarries and mining
The problems with Indias mines are deep and structural
Unpacking the global happiness rankings
Dissatisfaction, for instance, could reflect higher expectations, and not misery
NGT directs authorities to restore five water bodies
Babar Azam fined for breaching ICC Code of Conduct
Babar Azam breached Article 2.2 of the ICC Code of Conduct, which relates to abuse of cricket equipment or clothing, ground equipment or fixtures and fittings during an International Match.
Chess World Cup 2025 | Arjuns fortunes hinge on tie-breakers
The second-seeded Indians second quarterfinal game with Wei ends in a draw; so do two more last-eight match-ups; Yakkuboev moves into the semifinals
BJK Cup | Juvan and Zidansek the catalysts behind Slovenias flawless campaign
The BJK Cup saw the duo go from strength to strength to become giant-killers in an incredible run which saw the team progress to the Qualifiers as the group topper
Fire breaks out at pharma facility at Kannettumukku
Water tank collapse: Thammanam residents still await compensation
Kufos to host global meet on wetlands
On the fray for the 7th time, this time as a rebel
Season of defections in Kozhikode
Poland suggests Russia is behind railway blast on Ukraine delivery line
Polish prosecutors have initiated an investigation into acts of sabotage of a terrorist nature directed against railway infrastructure and committed for the benefit of foreign intelligence
Three suffocate to death in room in Belagavi
The survey was undertaken a few months ago by the State Commissionerateof Rehabilitation and Welfare of Non-Resident Tamils among the residents of the camp. It covered only sections of the camp residents and its findings should not be considered exhaustive
Cloudflare Outage: How a latent bug triggered a global disruption of X, ChatGPT services | Explained
Bot-mitigation systems exist to keep this type of abusive automated traffic away from websites and applications
Bengaluru: 14 foreign nationals among 19 arrested in CCB raids; drugs worth 7.7 crore seized
B.Tech student ends life in LB Nagar, dowry harassment suspected
Karnataka police launch Sanmitra initiative to combat drug abuse
A village with a temple and real estate boom onEast Coast Road
A lot of devotees visit theNithyakalyanaperumalTemple atThiruvidanthaidaily.But they are inconvenienced by lack of amenities. Chennai residents buy up land here, attracted by clean air
Venkatramana to replace Senthilnathan as Tamil Nadu white-ball coach
The TNCA has opted to stick with Senthilnathan for the final two Ranji fixtures when the premier domestic red-ball tournament resumes in January 2026
Two arrested for teenagers murder
A search has been launched for at least four others, including the person who allegedly stabbed the deceased using a sharp iron rod
Leopard trapped in cage near Pollachi
Experience gained through reading books will lead to progress: HC Judge
India, Russia intensify consultations ahead of Putins Delhi visit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets head of Russias Maritime Board, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar meets with President Putin in Moscow
EPF beneficial not just for employees, but for whole family
Sabarinadhan files nomination for Thiruvananthapuram Corporation polls
NDA will form the next government in T.N., says Murugan
China vows to protect safety of foreigners amid Japan row
Asked about the warning to Japanese visitors, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said the Chinese government has always and will continue to protect the safety of foreign citizens in China in accordance with the law.
Service to humanity is the greatest religion, says M.B. Patil
SIR work preventing completion of syllabus for half-yearly exam, say school teachers
Over 68,000 teachers, anganwadi workers, noon meal works, and electricity bill readers, among others in Tamil Nadu have been deputed as Booth Level Officers
KEONICS receives pre-orders for 1,500 units of its new AI-computer
KEO is Karnatakas practical answer to the digital divide, says Priyank Kharge about the computer priced at 18,999
Thiruvananthapuram Rural police invoke UAPA over alleged radicalisation of teenager
16-year-old boy allegedly persuaded to join the Islamic State by mother and stepfather
Suicide bomber kills himself in premature blast in Pakistan, no casualties reported
According to police, the explosion caused no loss of life or property, as the attacker blew himself up before reaching his intended target
Trump hosts Saudi prince for first time since Khashoggi killing
Saudi Arabia is unlikely to agree to normalization with Israel at this stage, despite Mr. Trump's aim for the grand prize of Riyadh joining the Abraham Accords that he launched in his first term.
Saudi Arabia to get a new budget carrier based in Medina
IND vs SA | Test specialists: is Team India missing the forest for the trees?
Since the start of Gambhirs tenure, India has seen seven different No. 3 batters, and left-arm unorthodox spinner Kuldeep Yadav went without playing a single Test in England because the team management prioritised batting depth
Delhi riot was not spontaneous but pre-planned, Solicitor General tells Supreme Court
Tushar Mehta says the Delhi riot was nothing less than an attack on the sovereignty of the nation and the version of spontaneity being peddled is a myth
Kerala B.Tech students develop EVM Track software for State Election Commission
Aashin C. Anil and Jeswin Sunsi were felicitated by State Election Commissioner A. Shajahan for their contribution to the electoral process
Think Bengaluru traffic is bad? Try controlling it
The Hindu reporter gets an opportunity to man one of Bengalurus busiest traffic junctions during the morning peak hour.
Over 500 screened at free eye camp in Anakapalli
U.K. Labour Govt.s asylum policy changes show cracks in the party
The Labour government announced stricter asylum law changes, including shifting to temporary protection for refugees and extending the wait for residency from 5 to 20 years, as well as seizing asylum seekers assets for accommodation costs
