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Pakistan claims Islamabad suicide bomber was Afghan national
At least 12 people were killed on November 11 when a suicide bomber detonated his explosives near the entrance of a court in the G-11 area of the capital.
Palaniswami, Anbumani criticise DMK govt. over SC observation on Mekedatu project
Palaniswami terms it shocking and disappointing; Anbumani says govt. had suffered a big defeat when it came to safeguarding the rights of the State over the Cauvery
Highways Department removes encroachments on Mettupalayam Road
Abhimanyu and Shami return to Bengal squad
Additional SPs, DSPs given new postings in Andhra Pradesh
Director General of Police Harish Kumar Gupta issues orders to this effect
Meet Dr Sreedevi Warrier from Thiruvananthapuram who aced the Ironman 70.3 challenge in Goa
Dr Sreedevi Warrier, a palliative care health professional and mother of two, on the challenges she overcame to become an Ironman athlete
Leopard rescued after getting trapped in fence in the Nilgiris
Kuravar community representatives petition TN SC/ST Commission for unification of caste names
MagickHome Unveils First Winner of Make Room for Pride Campaign
The brand gifted a 5 Lakh makeover to an LGBTQIA+ couple, helping them feel truly at home and accepted
8th IEEE Future Networks World Forum brings together researchers, industry leaders, network architects from around the world to examine rapidly evolving landscape of global connectivity
Anna Science Centre planetarium takes steps to attract more visitors
The Fun Science gallery has been a big hit with schoolchildren and the centre will be launching the informational film Deep Sky at its 4D theatre in English and Tamil
Six Maoists killed in Chhattisgarh carried total bounty of 27 lakh; includes two top ultras
The six, who were gunned down in the forests of Kandulnar, and Kachlaram villages in remote pockets of Indravati National Park area, carried a total bounty of 27 lakh, Bijapur Superintendent of Police Jitendra Yadav says
Loading at common agri-produce storages, trucking to mills and the blending operations that convert milled rice into fortified rice have been hit by shortage of casual workers
CISCE board exam for class 10 from Feb 17, class 12 from Feb 12
About 2.6 lakh candidates will appear for the ICSE (class X) examination while about 1.5 lakh candidates are set to take the ISC (class XII) examination this year.
A former councillor who represented the then Champakkara ward of the Kochi Corporation P.V. Chandran was expelled by the CPI(M) last year and is contesting the newly delimited Vyttila ward under the UDF banner
CM Stalin to participate in the Mahalla Jamaats conference in January
M.G.R.-era stage site in Harbour constituency to be turned into community hall
Protecting sight in the diabetes capital of the world
Diabetic retinopathy is the most common cause of preventable blindness among working-age adults globally, and our diabetic population in India is particularly vulnerable. 90% of patients with diabetes are unaware that the disease can impact their vision, making awareness about annual checks crucial for early detection and timely intervention
Mighty Antonov An-124 Ruslan touches down in Hyderabad, marks its second arrival in over a month
Nagal should apply for visa with required materials: Chinese Foreign Ministry
Nagal was scheduled to travel to Chengdu to compete in the Australian Open Playoff event, which will give the regional players a main-draw entry into the 2026 Australian Open
Quiz | Easy like Sunday morning: What has November 16 ever given us?
Desert Kingdom and Whirlwind please
On fossil fuel lobbyists and UN climate talks | Green Humour by Rohan Chakravarty
Satire | I amAadhaar, god of verification
Not only is Aadhaar your identity, it is the power that makes your identity legit
Passenger bus plunges into a ravine in southern Peru killing at least 37
A passenger bus accident in southern Peru kills at least 37, highlighting ongoing issues with road safety and reckless driving
Asian archery championships: India clinches four medals, including three gold
Jyothi secured the womens individual and team gold medals, while Verma played his part in helping India win the mixed team gold and mens team silver
PMK MLA Arul provided two gunmen for security, T.N. police tell Madras High Court
MLA R. Arul was subjected to an attack allegedly by the supporters of Anbumani Ramadoss on November 4
SIR 2.0: All about enumeration form, draft roll, appeal against exclusion
The distribution and submission of enumeration forms, including online SIR form fill up in the second phase of SIR will continue till December 4 and the draft list will be published on December 9
A fairytale from Telangana to Goa: Rohit and Camp Sasi on their latest film
Directors Rohit Penumatsa and Camp Sasi discuss their Telugu indie road film, its themes of friendship and desire, and depicting Goa through a grounded, non-touristy lens
Mario and Luigi are heading back to the big screen and this time, theyre going intergalactic
Thalaivar 173 big update: Sundar C opts out of Rajinikanth-Kamal Haasan project
Director Sundar C has opted out of Rajinikanths next, to be produced by Kamal Haasan under the banner Raaj Kamal International Films
Ahead of polls, Kerala govt rolls out Prajwala scholarship scheme for job aspirants
Prajwala Connect to Work scholarship will provide a monthly assistance of 1,000 to eligible candidates, aged between 18 and 30 years, for a maximum period of 12 months
Karukka Vinoth, convicted of Raj Bhavan petrol bomb attack, attempts to hurl chappal at judge
On Thursday morning, he was escorted from the Central Prison to attend trial proceedings at the Sixth Additional Sessions Court in connection with another case registered against him for his involvement in a similar attack on a Tasmac outlet in T. Nagar
Ahmednagar Leads Emerging Cities; Bengaluru Holds Metro Top Spot
Quality concerns raised over IV cannulas in Tamil Nadu government hospitals
There have been numerous incidents of cannulas breaking, leaving the plastic fragments inside patients veins
Symbolic handover of 8 cheetahs to Droupadi Murmu at Botswanas nature reserve
Wildlife officials from India and Botswana also briefed Ms. Murmu and Mr. Boko about the procedure.
The Devil Wears Prada 2 teaser: Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway reunite
The original The Devil Wears Prada, based on Lauren Weisbergers best-selling novel, earned more than $326 million worldwide and an Oscar nomination for Streep
Air India crash: Ministry of Civil Aviation clarified pilot not being blamed, Centre tells SC
The Bench adjourned the matter for further hearing after two weeks
Taba Chake: Musician of the mountains
With Khud Ko Miloon crossing a million views, singer-songwriter Taba Chake reflects on his journey from the hills of Arunachal Pradesh to the global stage
XTransfer and Maybank Announce Strategic Partnership at Singapore FinTech Festival 2025
Expanding Cross-border Payment and Shariah-CompliantSolutions Across ASEAN
Accelerating Oncology Therapeutics and Revolutionizing Operations through Intelligent, AI-Powered Frontline Solutions
China Mobile Completes Landing of Hong Kong Segment of SEA-H2X International Submarine Cable Project
Shubman Gills biggest challenge will be adjusting to different formats: Pujara
Pujara said it will be a crucial series for No.3 batter Sai Sudharsan while he backed Jurel's inclusion to beef up the batting line-up
Indoor air can be 10 times more polluted than the air outside, says Dyson engineer
It is crucial to recognise and tackle the invisible hazards within our own homes, not just the pollution we see outside
U.P. committed to empowerment, inclusion of tribal communities: Adityanath
The Uttar Pradesh CM was speaking at an event organised in Lucknow as part of the ongoing Janajatiya Gaurav Pakhwada
OpenAI and PhonePe announce collaboration to offer ChatGPT access
OpenAI and PhonePe announced that the collaboration would allow PhonePe users to access ChatGPT features on its platform
30 tolas of gold ornaments stolen from techies home in Hyderabads Rajendranagar
SSMB29: Priyanka Chopra Jonas introduced as Mandakini in Rajamouli-Mahesh Babus globetrotter
Priyanka Chopra Jonas steps back into Indian cinema as Mandakini in the upcoming film SSMB29, directed by SS Rajamouli and featuring Mahesh Babu
Internet suspended in Pakistan's Balochistan over security concerns
The mobile internet will remain suspended till November 16 after the Home Department of the provincial government issued a security alert on November 12
Long-distance runner Kartik Kumar accepts three-year ban
A Hangzhou Asian Games 10,000m silver medallist, Kartik was tested on March 19 by the USA Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) following a tip-off
Stating that the CMC has the capacity to maintain and develop the lake, the MLA cautions the administration against PPP model development
India Inclusion Summit 2025 celebrates validation of hard work
The 13th edition of theIndia Inclusion Summit comes to Bengaluru this weekend
SC bans mining activities within one km radius of national parks, wildlife sanctuaries
The top court also directed the Jharkhand government to notify the Saranda region as a wildlife sanctuary
Supreme Court finds T.N. challenge to Mekedatu reservoir project premature
The Supreme Court said that in case of approval of DPR, affected parties, including Tamil Nadu, would be free to take measures in accordance with the law
Kerala govt medical college teachers association strike hits functioning of colleges
Other than emergency, casualty and labour room services, other departments and classes for medical students were disrupted
Watch: Anand Teltumbde interview | Can BJPs Hindutva co-opt caste census?
Caste census is not social justice, but data justice, says intellectual and author Anand Teltumbde during a conversation with The Hindu on his latest book Caste con census
Techie arrested for hitting scooter carrying family of three in Bengaluru
The impact caused the scooter to fall on the road divider, throwing the family on to the road. The accused allegedly fled from the spot without stopping to help, police said
Sunny Deol lashes out at media over spotlight on ailing father Dharmendra
Sunny Deol called out the media for their nosy coverage of his father, iconic actor Dharmendra, whos been dealing with health issues
Remembering theatre personality Shivaji Chaturvedi
Theatre practitioners pay tribute to Shivaji Chaturvedi, who passed away recently,
An illustrated book offers a closer look at the universe, planet and evolution of life
Soul Forest And the Children Who Heard the Earths Secrets, written by Sathya Raghu V Mokkapati and illustrated by Ramesh Manickavel, is a time travel through Earths story and is a read for all ages
Dhinakaran seeks more time for farm insurance cover enrolment
Truck crash in South Korea market kills two people, injures 18: Officials
Two victims were pronounced dead at a hospital, and 11 of the 18 injured sustained serious injuries
OpenAI releases new GPT-5.1; promises smarter, more conversational ChatGPT
OpenAI said that GPT5.1 Instant would be warmer and more conversational, while GPT5 Thinking would become more efficient and easier to understand
Partial disruption in water supply in Hyderabad on November 13
Andhra Pradesh inks pact with Tillman
The MoU was facilitated by Dr. Mukesh Aghi, president & CEO, USISPF, and Sachit Ahuja, co-president, Tillman Global Holdings
Owaisi a member of JPC on bill that seeks to remove PM, CMs and ministers facing criminal charges
Nithari killings: Surinder Koli walks out of jail after Supreme Court acquittal
Surinder Kolis family members were not present at the jail gate, and he declined to speak to the media gathered outside
PCB reworks schedule of tri-series against Zimbabwe, Sri Lanka amid security concerns
Lahore was scheduled to host five games of the event, including the final on November 29 but the three boards have agreed to hold the proceedings exclusively in Rawalpindi now
More rain falls in Taiwan after tropical depression causes flooding
Authorities had evacuated more than 8,500 people from coastal and mountainous areas as Fung-wong approached
Actor Prakash Raj appears before Telangana CID in online betting app probe
The scheme will benefit the employers as well under Part B, which offers incentives of up to 3,000 per month for each additional employee retained for at least six months
All you need to know about: Metformin
The story of Metformin, taken by millions of people every day for type 2 diabetes, spans a century and encompasses intense neglect, exciting rediscovery, reluctant approval and victorious vindication
Board games find space in Thiruvananthapuram cafes
More eateries in the Kerala capital depend on board games to entertain their guests who tend to be glued to their screens
Bus tyre burst creates panic in Delhi's Mahipalpur; situation normal, say police
The rear tyre of a DTC bus going towards Dhaula Kuan had burst and the sound came from that, the police said post local enquiry
Yamaha charts its next chapter: Two launches, two unveils, and a step beyond the niche
Yamahas latest showcase in India was not just another product reveal it was a reflection of a brand trying to broaden its horizons. The company unveiled four models the XSR155, FZ-RAVE, and two electric scooters, the AEROX-E and EC-06 signalling an intent to move beyond its current niche and find a stronger footing in Indias wider two-wheeler market
News from the world of Education: November 13, 2025
Information on admissions, scholarships, new courses, research studies and other events at schools and colleges
Odisha: 8 people trapped on 30-foot-high mechanical swing at Bali Jatra rescued
The incident took place when the swing suddenly stopped as the eight visitors to Bali Jatra were on it
Mahindra, Manulife form 50:50 life insurance joint venture
The joint venture aims to offer long-term savings and protection solutions tailored to the diverse and growing needs of Indias population
Irish media regulator opens investigation into Elon Musk's X
The probe, the first opened by the regulator in its role supervising the compliance of platforms established in Ireland with the European Unions Digital Services Act, will assess Elon Musk-owned Xs compliance
FBIs Kash Patel announces China deal to halt Fentanyl precursors
According to Mr. Patel, Chinese authorities fully designated and listed 13 fentanyl precursors and agreed to control seven subsidiary chemicals used in production a move he said would save tens of thousands of lives
Lal Quila metro station to be closed till further notice due to security reasons, DMRC says
OpenAI fights order in U.S. to turn over millions of ChatGPT conversations
The OpenAI case is one of many pending lawsuits against tech companies over the alleged misuse of copyrighted work to train AI systems
Ex-Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal's AI search startup Parallel raises $100 million
Parallel Web Systems, founded by former Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal, has raised $100 million
From pier to pixel: campaign for Kerala local body elections gets digital makeover
Hiring professional photographers and content strategists, candidates are exploring digital tools to drum up their campaign on social media to attract young voters
Muslim League to leverage local body polls as launch pad for 2026 Assembly election
Party has already secured seat-sharing agreements with its United Democratic Front allies in most of the 1,999 local bodies. Negotiations are still under way in a few local bodies. According to party State general secretary P.M.A. Salam, a final agreement is expected within a day or two
Are you listening to bots? Survey shows AI music is virtually undetectable
A May survey by Luminate found the majority of U.S. audiences were indifferent or accepting of AI use in cinema tasks like visual effects, but sceptical of AI-written scripts or synthetic actors
