Suraj Chand in Singapore Classic squash quarters
The sixth-seeded Indian, Suraj Chand, beat his Australian opponent Benajmin Ratcliffe 11-6, 11-4, 11-4
A rescue operation was underway, local media reported citing port authorities; images showed the cruise boat, the American Heritage operated by American Cruise Lines, listing and partially underwater
The challenge of holding the Quad together
The big ticket question confronting the Quad, however, is how Donald Trump engages with the group and the broader Indo-Pacific geography
Comply with new prices of 137 anti-cancer drugs or face action, says regulator
NPPA directs State drug controllers to strictly monitor prices
Comply with new prices of 137 anti-cancer drugs or face action, says regulator
NPPA directs State drug controllers to strictly monitor prices
Volunteer groups proposed to strengthen civil defence
Jammu, Nov 13: A delegation of the Centre for Activities for Advanced, Strong and Progressive India (CAASPI), Jammu and Kashmir, on Friday called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and proposed the creation of Social Defence Volunteer Groups to strengthen emergency response mechanisms across the Union Territory. The proposed groups would provide support to existing Home Guards and Civil Defence personnel at the district level, particularly in border areas, and function as Joint Quick Reaction Teams during disasters or other emergencies requiring trained manpower. The delegation, comprising prominent citizens including Justice Tashi Rabstan (Retd), former judge of the J&K and Ladakh High Court, Kuldeep Khoda, B R Sharma, Dr S P Vaid, Dr Ashok Bhan, Maj Gen S K Sharma (Retd), K B Jandial and Advocate Rameshwar Singh Jamwal, submitted the proposal to the Lieutenant Governor. The members also raised issues concerning the extension of facilities under the Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) for the welfare of pensioners.
Letters to the Editor November 14, 2026
Four-day Chhath festival begins in Bihar with Nahay Khay
Out of 103 ghats in Patna, 90 have been declared safe for devotees, while 13 have been termed unsafe
Four-day Chhath festival begins in Bihar with Nahay Khay
Out of 103 ghats in Patna, 90 have been declared safe for devotees, while 13 have been termed unsafe
SMC asked to map waterlogging hotspots
Srinagar, Nov 13: The divisional administration has directed the Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC) to identify waterlogging hotspots across the city and deploy adequate dewatering pumps to tackle any eventuality during the winter season. The directions were issued by Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Anshul Garg, during a high-level meeting to review winter preparedness across Kashmir Division. Garg also stressed accountability and timely grievance redressal, directing officers to properly document the time of occurrence of any issue and the response time taken by the concerned department to resolve it. During the meeting, Deputy Commissioners briefed the chair about winter preparedness measures undertaken in their respective districts and highlighted critical issues requiring intervention and resolution. The Divisional Commissioner called for close coordination among all departments and stressed that necessary arrangements be put in place well in advance to minimise public inconvenience and ensure the safety and well-being of people across Kashmir during winter.
Brace for impact: On rising inflation and external factors
High inflation due to external factors could soon exacerbate economic pain
Brace for impact: On rising inflation and external factors
High inflation due to external factors could soon exacerbate economic pain
SIR: Digital rights researchers demand more transparency for audit of ERONET by civil society
But for greater transparency, the Election Commission of India should actually share softwares source code, demand digital rights researchers
SIR: Digital rights researchers demand more transparency for audit of ERONET by civil society
But for greater transparency, the Election Commission of India should actually share softwares source code, demand digital rights researchers
Man held for setting house on fire in Vellore
Critical ban: On recycling of lithium-ion batteries
India needs to create an entire ecosystem for recycling of lithium-ion batteries
Tamil Nadu engages realty developers to fast track Global Capability Centre corridors
Indian Plumbing Association to partner with IIT-Madras on water and sanitation technologies
The association will host its 32nd Indian Plumbing Conference at the Chennai Trade Centre in the city between December 17 and 19
Childrens Day celebrated at Govt. Stanley Hospital
Two men from Keralam arrested with 10 kg of ganja near Poonamallee
The police said a search revealed that Shameer and Ashin were carrying 6 kg and 4 kg of ganja respectively
BIM, Texas university to offer course on AI in Business from next year
Letters to the Editor November 13, 2026
Andhra Pradesh secures 9.88 lakh crore investment commitments at CII Partnership Summit in Vizag
A.P. government will implement Investment Protection Act with retrospective effect from 2024, says Chief Minister Naidu
Take steps to control inflation, Anbumani Ramadoss tells State govt.
Poor and middle class families are facing severe hardship due to rising prices of essential food commodities, including rice, pulses and edible oils, says PMK leader
Fee reimbursement dues pushing students into distress in Andhra, says Jagan
Accusing the government of being indifferent to students' plights, the YSRCP president demands that the Chief Minister stop diverting attention from the issue and take responsibility
Madurai jewellery heist: quantum of lost valuables decreases to 10 kg gold, 1 kg diamond
Burglar had made an attempt to lay his hands on gold on November 5; Lapses in security arrangement at showroom favoured the criminal
Amid Inflation Heat, Tamil Nadu Caps Rice, Pulse Stocks To Check Price Rise
To curb hoarding and stabilise supplies, the new orders mandate that wholesalers are permitted to stock only 2,000 MT of paddy/rice and 200 MT for each variety of tur and urad pulses.
Railways Board asks zones to ensure braking tests after train handover following Assam derailment
New Delhi, Nov 13: Following the derailment of the Kolkata-Sairang Express near Guwahati, the Railway Board has asked all its zones to ensure that the running crew conducts a braking test after taking the handover of a train in accordance with the laid-down procedure. Additionally, Zonal Railways should conduct a safety drive from 12-11-2026 to [] The post Railways Board asks zones to ensure braking tests after train handover following Assam derailment first appeared on Highland Post .
Masked Man, Unsealed Ventilator: How 10.5 kg Gold Was Stolen In Madurai
The theft took place on Wednesday night and came to light only on Thursday morning when employees arrived at the showroom.
Focus on commercial infrastructure, Sribharat tells real estate developers
ICFAI honours undergraduate toppers at 16th graduation ceremony
Three killed in two separate road accidents in Vizag and Anakapalli districts
Navy, security agencies hold coastal defence drills off Visakhapatnam
Northeast monsoon rain improves water position in Amaravathy and Thirumoorthy dams
3 police officers involved in 2025s Veeramani probe shifted to vacancy reserve
1.43 lakh farmers to be enrolled on Agri Stack in Konaseema
In a five-page letter, the two Vice-Chairmen of Tata Trusts said opposition to listing Tata Sons should not be driven by a wish to keep control in the Trusts leaderships hands
Mittal says India must hold satellite kill switch, warns against dependence on single provider
Bharti Enterprises chairman Sunil Bharti Mittal says India should not rely on one country or company for satellite communications, as OneWeb, Jio and Starlink await operational clearances
CMRL completes tunnelling work for 1-km stretch from Kolathur to Srinivasa Nagar
It is a part of Phase 2 projects Corridor 5 that runs from Madhavaram to Sholinganallur; the TBM faced several challenges, including boring through a steep curve and past open wells, say officials
Stock markets snap three-day rally on rate hike fears; Sensex drops 318 points
Retail inflation surged to 6.09% in October, breaching the RBIs upper tolerance limit for the first time in two years and prompting expectations of a rate hike next month
The wit and gravity of The Singh Twins
The contemporary artists, who are showing in New Delhi, make you re-examine the histories of the British empire through their miniatures
Ukraine fires nearly 1,200 drones at Russia as U.S.-led talks consider wider European security
Kyiv's forces are using drones and ground robots to help defend against Russia's army along the about 1,200-km front line snaking down eastern and southeastern Ukraine
Armed men kill at least 37 civilians in western Niger, say local sources
Ruled by a military junta since a 2023 coup, Niger is battling violence by jihadists linked to Al-Qaeda and the Islamic State group. Thousands have been killed in the violence over the last decade
The many lives of the Ramayana in London
How Vikram Goyals baithak in Mayfair made a case for conversation-led exhibitions and stories from India that travel across cultures
One killed, four injured as lorry rams into MLC Teenmar Mallannas convoy in Yadadri-Bhongir district
All 893 E20 petrol samples tested across 27 states, UTs meet prescribed ethanol standards: BPCL
New Delhi [India], November 13 : Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) on Friday clarified that all 893 E20 petrol samples tested across 27 states and Union Territories were found to be within the prescribed ethanol content range of 1921 per cent, amid reports and social media posts raising concerns over the ethanol content in E20 petrol. According to a statement issued by the company, the quality monitoring exercise was undertaken by Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) in coordination with the Centre for High Technology (CHT), with 280 samples tested by BPCL. The clarification followed reports and social media discussions regarding a photograph shared during BPCL's consumer awareness initiative in Karnataka, which showed an ethanol separation test being conducted at one of its Energy Stations. BPCL explained that its officers had been conducting demonstrations across Karnataka to address public queries regarding E20 petrol. The testing procedure involves mixing 100 ml of E20 Ethanol Blended Motor Spirit (EBMS) with 30 ml of water to facilitate the separation of ethanol from petrol. The mixture initially appears hazy or milky, which is normal during the process. It takes time for the ethanol-water and petrol layers to separate completely, the company said. Clarifying the incident, BPCL stated that the photograph was inadvertently captured and shared before the separation process was completed, resulting in an image that reflected an intermediate stage rather than the final reading. The image therefore reflected an intermediate stage of the test and not the final reading, BPCL said. The company further stated that the concerned officer promptly removed the post after recognising the possibility of misinterpretation. The sample tested was found to be within the prescribed specifications, it added. BPCL reiterated that the quality of E20 petrol supplied through its retail outlets is monitored through established quality assurance mechanisms in accordance with the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) specifications under IS 17021. The company also urged consumers and stakeholders to rely on verified testing procedures and prescribed quality assessment mechanisms when evaluating fuel quality. BPCL, one of India's leading oil marketing companies, operates more than 25,300 fuel stations across the country and has a combined refining capacity of approximately 35.3 million metric tonnes per annum across its Mumbai, Kochi and Bina refineries. The company reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining fuel quality, transparency and consumer confidence. (ANI)
Microsoft outage hits businesses worldwide; India feels impact
Disruption to Microsofts cloud-based email service affects business operations and airline customer support in India; public services in several countries also report problems
Xi Jinping Issues Key Directives on Party Development in State Enterprises
Xi Jinping emphasizes the importance of party development in state enterprises during a recent seminar in Beijing. Xi Jinping Issues Key Directives on Party Development in State Enterprises
R. Sridhar, founder of Maithri Trust, passes away at 80
He started Maithri as a trust in 1983, with the aim of supporting persons with disabilities in their educational pursuits
R. Sridhar, founder of Maithri Trust, passes away at 80
He started Maithri as a trust in 1983, with the aim of supporting persons with disabilities in their educational pursuits
Eisenkot urges respect for Israel's Arab minority after Netanyahu attacks
Two Arab-majority parties, Raam and the Joint List, secured a combined 19 seats in last month's election, winning nearly a sixth of the 120-seat parliament and potentially emerging as kingmakers in efforts by Eisenkot to form a government
Thalassemia-affected children thank Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy for pension initiative
Satavahana University students launch signature campaign to protect greenery in campus
Congress is an untrustworthy party: Ram Madhav tells Tamil Nadu CM Vijay
Ploughing through the red tape: Inside Ambati Rayudus mission to fix Hyderabad cricket
In the six months since Ambati Rayudu promised to change the culture, the former India batter has been spotted pitch-side at dawn, at a soil vendors door in the rain and, by his own count, five to seven kilos lighter
MHC CJ inaugurates Arbitration Centre, Combined Court Building
Court orders narco, polygraph tests of actor in Ankita Bhandari murder case
Ms. Sanawar claimed that she came to know about the alleged involvement of a politically influential VIP in the murder of Ankita Bhandari
Assam Rifles top brass meet in Shillong
Shillong, Nov 13: The Assam Rifles Commanders Conference 2026 concluded on Friday at Laitkor, under the chairmanship of Director General Lt Gen Vikas Lakhera. Formation Commanders, Battalion Commanders and senior staff officers reviewed the security situation and operational preparedness, with special focus on border management along the Indo-Myanmar border and counter-insurgency operations. Modernisation, new weapons [] The post Assam Rifles top brass meet in Shillong first appeared on Highland Post .
Umiam Hotels apologises after HYC objects to
Shillong, Nov 13: The Hyniewtrep Youths Council (HYC) on Thursday strongly objected to the use of the name Barapani instead of Umiam for the proposed Taj Resort in Meghalaya, prompting Umiam Hotels Pvt. Ltd. to tender an apology on the same day and clarify that the reference was entirely unintentional. The HYC had objected to [] The post Umiam Hotels apologises after HYC objects to Barapani for Taj Resort first appeared on Highland Post .
Koti Deepotsavam begins today, continues till November 30
Vigilance detects irregularities at Kasaragod port office
Minister heads Childrens Day celebrations in Madurai
Nababrata Bhattacharjee conferred Lifetime Achievement Award
Shillong, Nov 13: Nababrata Bhattacharjee, Technical Advisor (Environment etc.) to the Government of Meghalaya and former Chairman, SEAC, Meghalaya, was conferred the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award at the 9th International Conference on Tradition, Science, Technology & Society (ICSTS-2026). The award was in recognition of his distinguished contributions, sustained dedication and valuable service to research, education [] The post Nababrata Bhattacharjee conferred Lifetime Achievement Award first appeared on Highland Post .
Akash Delison custodial death: Father seeks setting aside of special court order
Bank employees to hold 12th conference tomorrow
Shillong, Nov 13: The Meghalaya Bank Employees Association (MBEA) will hold its 12th conference on Saturday. Delegates and representatives of bank employees from different units across Meghalaya will attend to review the activities and achievements of the association since its last conference on November 25, 2023, and discuss the challenges confronting the banking industry and [] The post Bank employees to hold 12th conference tomorrow first appeared on Highland Post .
HC directs authorities to remove unauthorised poles, installations
MSLSA organises bike rally to mark 31 years of Legal Services Act
Shillong, Nov 13: The Meghalaya State Legal Services Authority (MSLSA) organised a motor bike rally in the city on Thursday to create awareness on the provisions of the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987. The rally was organised to commemorate 31 years of the Act, which came into force on November 9, 1995. The rally covered [] The post MSLSA organises bike rally to mark 31 years of Legal Services Act first appeared on Highland Post .
Mahatma Gandhi University in Keralam imposes restrictions on media access
A circular issued by the University Registrar states that those seeking to enter the university campus for news coverage must secure the Vice-Chancellors approval in advance
KV Umroi concludes Reading Promotion Week
Shillong, Nov 13: PM Shri Kendriya Vidyalaya Umroi Cantonment celebrated the culmination of Reading Promotion Week 2026 with a closing ceremony and prize distribution programme on Friday. The week-long initiative, organised from November 2 to 7 for students of Classes I to XII, aimed to develop a lifelong reading habit, enhance vocabulary and language skills, [] The post KV Umroi concludes Reading Promotion Week first appeared on Highland Post .
Sankardev College hosts seminar on Indian Knowledge Systems
Shillong, Nov 13: Sankardev College held the inaugural programme of the two-day international seminar and exhibition on Indian Knowledge Systems on November 11 at the College Auditorium. The seminar was held on the theme, Indigenous Knowledge as Living Heritage: Preserving Arts, Crafts, Traditions and Community Practices. A total of 28 papers by scholars and academicians [] The post Sankardev College hosts seminar on Indian Knowledge Systems first appeared on Highland Post .
Pakistan calls for 'immediate' end to Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia at UN
UN Security Council renewed targeted sanctions under its Yemen sanctions regime for another year
46 donate blood at Nonglum camp
Shillong, Nov 13: The Indian Red Cross Society, Meghalaya State Branch, organised a voluntary blood donation camp at Nonglum village in Ri Bhoi District on Thursday. The camp was organised in collaboration with the Department of Transfusion Medicine and Blood Centre, NEIGRIHMS Shillong, the CFI and the Vatsalya Nursing Institute and Paramedical Science, Shillong. Altogether [] The post 46 donate blood at Nonglum camp first appeared on Highland Post .
Experts call for coordinated action across sectors to tackle antimicrobial resistance
Ahead of World AMR Awareness Week, global health experts stress the need for stronger surveillance, prevention, sustainable financing and a One Health approach to address antimicrobial resistance
Total Chess: Abhimanyu holds his own against Carlsen
MLA Sajjad Shafi pulls up Boniyar officials over ST-2 status
Srinagar, Nov 13: MLA Uri Dr Sajjad Shafi on Friday grilled officials of Tehsil Boniyar over alleged attempts to make caste an unnecessary hurdle in granting Scheduled Tribe (ST-2) status to eligible residents of the area, questioning the basis on which applicants were being subjected to caste-related scrutiny. Taking a strong exception to the issue during a meeting with revenue officials, including Tehsildar, Numberdars and Patwaris, Shafi questioned why caste was being brought into the process when, according to him, the relevant government order does not prescribe it as a criterion for issuing ST-2 certificates. We are not issuing ST-2 certificates on the basis of castes. Please try to understand this. Castes cannot be made an excuse to deny people their rightful status. No one is going to hold you accountable for issuing certificates in accordance with the rules, Shafi told the officials in an unusually stern tone. Referring to government order S.O. 176 of 2024, the MLA said the order did not mention caste as a condition for granting ST-2 certificates and questioned the officials over the basis of their objections. Tell me where caste is mentioned in the rules for the issuance of ST-2 certificates. All those living here are Paharis. Why are you deliberately making it an issue? he asked the officials. Shafi also questioned the logic of treating linguistic diversity as a ground for raising doubts over the eligibility of residents. People here know multiple languages. Does that mean you will deny them ST-2 status? he asked, making it clear that language or caste should not be used to create unnecessary complications in the certification process. Directing the revenue officials to maintain transparency, he stressed that the process should be guided by the prescribed rules and the ethnic identity of eligible applicants rather than caste-based considerations.
National archery: Priyansh, Parneet top qualification rounds
Oil India on track for 4 MMT crude oil production this fiscal, officials state
Oil India further stated that it was on track for scaling their capex target of 7,500 crore.
KMCH organises diabetes awareness programme
Boat seized, 2.5 lakh fine imposed for catching juvenile fish off Chettuva
Fisheries enforcement team recovers five tonnes of undersized fish in operation against illegal fishing
Telangana Womens Commission issues notices to eight ART centres in illegal oocyte racket case
The places selected for the implementation of the scheme are Irumborai, Odanthurai, Nellithurai, Tholampalayam, Naickenpalayam, Veerapandi, Thadagam, Pannimadai, Narasipuram, Karamadai and Athimathayanur
Integrated digital platform for outdoor advertisements in CURE area
No impact on INDIA alliance prospects in view of AIMIM-ASP pact, says Congress-SP
Dalits and Muslims at the ground level remain cautious about the intent and viability of this sudden, unnatural alliance, say leaders
KIIFB accounts should have been audited by CAG, says Kerala High Court
In a public interest litigation, petitioner argues that the guarantees furnished by the State government to KIIFB against borrowings bypassed the limits set by the Centre and created 'off-Budget borrowings' that threatened the States fiscal stability and required mandatory CAG oversight
Farmers demand water supply for crops till Dec. 30
AIKKMS warns of intensified agitation if water supply is stopped on November 20
BPCL says E20 petrol samples across 27 states pass quality test, clarifies viral test image
TVK Karamadai union secretary booked on sexual harassment charge
Imphal: A 40-minute documentary exploring the cultural significance of the Mithun among indigenous communities in Northeast India was screened at the National Tribal Film Festival in Manipurs Imphal on November 13. Titled The Way of the Mithun, the film was screened at The Palace Auditorium, Manipur State Film Development Society (MSFDS), as part of Tribal [] The post Manipur: Arunachal filmmakers documentary on Mithun screened at National Tribal Film Festival appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Bharat Summit 2026: Drone flying banned in Madhapur ahead of Rahul Gandhi, Rajnath Singh visits
