Prashant Kishor said that his Jan Suraaj Party made an honest effort but failed to make a mark in the polls and that he took full responsibility for the debacle
While former MLA K Raghupathi Bhat claimed the allotment affects local bhajana mandiras and tourism development, MLA Yashpal Suvarna claims the land was allotted for fishing
All you need to know about: pneumonia
Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs that can be caused by bacteria, viruses or fungi. The infection causes an inflammation in the air sacs of the lungs and the accumulation of fluid or pus in the lungs
Delhi courts receive bomb threats, proceedings suspended
Security personnel are screening the premises
Luca Guadagninos After the Hunt sets Prime Video release date
Julia Roberts stars in Luca Guadagninos new psychological thriller as a professor whose life begins to fracture after a students accusation exposes a dangerous secret from her past
Oppo Find X9 Pro Review | A flagship that finally feels whole
Oppo has launched the Find X9 Pro, a flagship that combines top-tier performance, impressive battery life, and a refined camera system, positioning itself as a compelling choice in the premium segment
Doctors at Tiruchi government hospital remove foreign body from toddlers lung
The left lung, which had collapsed and become stiff due to blockage, began to function normally as airflow was re-established, thus saving the childs life.
Supermicro Showcases the Future of HPC Clusters and AI Infrastructure at Supercomputing 2025
Man murders wife near Maduranthakam
The accused man Saran suspected his wifes fidelity and the couple had petty fights
Naomi Osaka withdraws from the Auckland WTA event to play for Japan at the United Cup
She contacted Auckland tournament director Nicolas Lamperin to say she had changed her mind and would instead begin her preparation for the Australian Open in Australia, says sources
Legend of Zelda live-action drops first look at Link and Zelda
Nintendo and Sony have released the first official images from the upcoming live-action adaptation, unveiling actors Benjamin Evan Ainsworth and Bo Bragason as Link and Princess Zelda
SC issues notice to Centre in plea seeking court-monitored probe into Anil Ambani-led RCom fraud
A Bench of Chief Justice B.R. Gavai and Justice K. Vinod Chandran decide to examine the issue
Two CRPF schools in Delhi receive bomb threats; declared hoax after checking
Schools located in Prashant Vihar and Dwarka received bomb threat calls around 9 a.m.
U.S. is the biggest recipient of Chinese loans, study shows
The report said China remains the world's largest official creditor
Centre takes telemedicine facilities to prisons
To ensure early detection of ailments and prompt treatment for inmates
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 stuns industry with record haul of Game Awards nominations
Sandfall Interactives breakout RPG surged to the front of the 2025 Game Awards race, earning 12 nominations the highest tally in the shows decade-long history after organisers unveiled this years contenders
Six Maoists killed in encounter at Papikonda National Park in Andhra Pradesh
Maoist top leader Madvi Hidma may be among those slain, sources said
Belagavi MP Jagadish Shettar tells officials to speed up railway projects in the district
Officials told him that over 90% of the land acquisition for the BelagaviKitturDharwad new railway was complete and the work would start once the government of Karnataka transferred land to the railway department
Whats our fault?: after Delhi blast, J&K students face collective suspicion
Students from Jammu and Kashmir have reported facing various forms of suspicion, isolation and discrimination in the aftermath of the Red Fort explosion; Jammu and Kashmir Students Association urges Prime Minister Narendra Modi to publicly intervene to call off the vilification of the community
Kerala approaches Supreme Court to postpone Special Intensive Revision
The State said the 'cumbersome' SIR will coincide with the local bodies election and there are no human resources to conduct SIR and local bodies poll simultaneously
IT raids on three major Hyderabad biryani chains over tax evasion suspicion
Searches began early in the morning, with nearly 30 teams deployed across multiple premises of Pista House, Shah Ghouse and Mehfil Group of Restaurants
Man dies in road accident caused by stray dog near Madurai
His wife, Padmavathi (54), who was critically injured, was admitted to Government Rajaji hospital
For her, philanthropy has never been about the magnitude of giving, but was about giving with a purpose
GDP growth for second quarter at 7.5% and more due to GST cut led festive sales, says SBI report
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) had projected Q2 GDP growth rate at 7%
Databricks in talks to raise capital at above $130 billion valuation: Report
Databricks has not signed a term sheet with any investment firms, the report added
Amazon seeks to raise $12 billion from U.S. bond sale: Report
The e-commerce giant filed for a six-part bond sale earlier in the day without disclosing a size, a regulatory filing showed
Delhi wakes up to 'very poor' air quality again; AQI at 344
Out of 37 monitoring stations, Bawana (426), Wazirpur (412), Jahangirpuri (418) and Vivek Vihar (402) were in the 'severe' range
Universities are built for decades and centuries. I would urge all of you to think of not just the next 10 years, but the next 100. says Wipro Chairperson Azim Premji
Rupee falls 8 paise to 88.67 against U.S. dollar in early trade
A weak American currency, lower crude oil prices and some inflow of foreign capital into domestic stocks failed to support the Indian currency, forex analysts said
Christ University hosts two-day conference in Bengaluru
Equity markets fall in early trade after six-day rally
In Asian markets, South Korea's Kospi, Japan's Nikkei 225 index, Shanghai's SSE Composite index, and Hong Kong's Hang Seng index were trading sharply lower
Katherine Johnson: NASAs forgotten human computer
This is the story of one of the first African American women to have worked at NASA, and someone astronaut John Glenn himself asked for to ensure the numbers were right before his mission...
Maoist killed in encounter with police in Chhattisgarhs Sukma
The exchange of fire started on a forested hill under Errabor police station limits when a team of security personnel was out on an anti-Maoist operation
Trump buys at least $82 million in bonds since late August, including from Big Tech
According to the forms released by the U.S. Office of Government Ethics, Trump carried out more than 175 financial purchases from August 28 through October 2
Kerala local body polls: Prakashan couple in electoral contest at Kochi Corporation
Whats next for the Epstein files after Donald Trumps social media posts
The push for more disclosure in the years-old sex trafficking investigation into Epstein has come roaring back since the House returned to Washington after a nearly two-month absence during the government shutdown
Chinas homegrown jets make their debut outside Asia
The Dubai Airshow also witnessed the first-ever public display of a pilot electric vertical take-off (eVTOL) flight or a passenger carrying piloted drone of U.S. manufacturer Joby
Paul McCartney to release silent AI protest song
Called Bonus Track it is a two minute 45 seconds recording of an empty studio featuring a series of clicks
FIFA World Cup ticket holders can get priority visa appointments
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos returns to CEO role with AI startup
The venture is part of a broader trend toward applying AI to physical tasks, often using robotics
Delhi car blast case: ED conducts searches at Faridabads Al-Falah University, linked persons
The chairman, Javed Ahmad, has been issued two summons to appear before the Delhi Police, a source told The Hindu
Protests over Shivaji bust removal from Pune govt office; reinstated amid uproar
The protesting outfits opposed the removal of the bust, claiming it had been part of a heritage structure
Remembering Batukeshwar Dutt, the forgotten comrade of Bhagat Singh
Celebrated briefly for his role in the Delhi Assembly bombing, Batukeshwar Dutt, who was born on November 18, 1910, spent much of his life in obscurity, neglected by the nation he helped liberate. His story is one of courage, sacrifice, and erasure
Decoding the NDAs landslide win in Bihar
Voters expressed a great deal of satisfaction with the incumbent government and reported notable improvements in public services and infrastructure
New tablet to offer faster, long-lasting pain relief up to 48 hours post-treatment
Home Secretary said the new policy would deter migrants who dont stay in the first safe country where they land, but instead asylum shop across Europe for the most attractive place to settle
Jipmer launches awareness drive to improve neonatal survival
Kovalam teams up with NGOs to restore ponds and boost groundwater recharge
Environmental groups oppose Centres move to exempt WTE plants from Environment Impact Assessment
In its notification, the MoEFCC said solid-waste management systems play an important role in protecting environmental and human health, advancing the circular economy, and reducing air, land and water pollution.
Germany and Netherlands lock up World Cup spots in style
Germany took early control as they beat Slovakia 6-0 in Leipzig
Need for being vigilant against online fraud, cybercrimes stressed
Deputy Commissioner Divya Prabhu says it is required especially in the wake of increasing instances of online and financial fraud
Puducherry govt. hands over financial assistance to medical, nursing students
Bihar results will not impact INDIA blocs prospects in Puducherry: PCC
MEPZ SEZ unlocks 158 crore investment with eight new unit approvals
U.N. Security Council adopts U.S. resolution on Gaza peace plan
Russia, which holds a veto on the Security Council, earlier signalled potential opposition to the resolution but abstained from the vote, allowing the resolution to pass
Hundreds of National Guard troops deployed to Portland and Chicago are being sent home
Hundreds of National Guard troops deployed to Chicago and Portland, Oregon, are being sent home, and those who will remain will not be on the streets
Trump backs tougher action on drug cartels in Mexico and Colombia
Mr. Trump has intensified his campaign against maritime drug trafficking, authorising more forceful interdiction operations and giving U.S. forces expanded authority to disable or sink vessels suspected of carrying narcotics
Campaigns for November 30 MCD byelections gain momentum
BJP, AAP, Cong. to face off first time after Delhi election; Sachdeva addresses party workers a day after CMs rally; were confident as all our candidates have strong local presence, says Bharadwaj
MGL expects restoration of gas supply by November 18
The damage to the main gas supply pipeline of GAIL occurred at the RCF premises, Trombay, and also affected the gas supply at MGLs City Gate Station (CGS) at Wadala since Sunday (November 16, 2025), MGL said
Fifty years ago | India-Bangla border quiet: Reports of clash termed false
Fresh protests erupted in Kolkata ahead of the interview as many untainted teachers who lost their jobs after the Supreme Court order cry foul
Amid worsening air quality, CM attacks Punjab govt. over unchecked stubble burning
Victims of anti-Sikh riots facing delay in justice even after 41 years: PUDR report
Delhi CM targets Punjab over stubble burning; air quality continues to be very poor
The Delhi CMO said that Ms. Gupta said that states like Haryana, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh have shown positive progress in crop-residue management in recent years, but the volume of smoke coming from Punjab remains significantly high
The decision to repeat the scheme comes amid protests from various farmer organisations and before a major agitation in Ujjain on Tuesday (November 18, 2025); the Bharatiya Kisan Sangh has called back the agitation
The need for a social audit for SIR 2.0
The current Special Intensive Revision exercise is bereft of proper Rules, oversight, scrutiny or audit
INDIA bloc needs to be strengthened across the country after Bihar poll loss: Selvaperunthagai
He says AICC high command will have the final say regarding seat and power sharing
Time for a re-look at road engineering
This basic aspect of road safety is often overlooked and is a cause for accidents
DVAC directed to furnish details of corruption cases against MPs/MLAs
Power supply to be disrupted in parts of Puducherry
Former Chelsea player Oscar discharged from hospital after heart scare
Oscars current club Sao Paulo said that extensive tests revealed Oscar had experienced an episode of vasovagal syncope, a common cause in fainting after a sudden drop in blood pressure or heart rate
CM condoles death of Umrah pilgrims in Saudi Arabia
State sees 5.25 lakh dog bite cases and 28 rabies deaths so far this year
In view of the rise in cases of dog bites from 4.8 lakh last year the Director of Public Health and Preventive Medicine says the issue has to be tackled with inter-departmental coordination
Letters to The Editor November 18, 2025
Satwik-Chirag pair anchors India's hopes in Australian Open; Lakshya, Prannoy eye consistency
The Asian Games champions have been the bright spots in an otherwise troubled season for Indian badminton, weaving together a second World Championships bronze and back-to-back runner-up finishes at the Hong Kong Super 500 and China Masters Super 750
Tunnel vision: On the Bihar election result and the Congresss stance
The Congress seems to be blaming the ECI to avoid introspection
Karavali Utsav in Mangaluru from December 19 to January 4
The Dakshina Kannada district administration has decided to hold this years Karavali Utsav from December 19 to January 4, 2026, according to Deputy Commissioner H.V. Darshan
Power grab: On Pakistans General Asim Munir
General Munirs indirect coup in Pakistan could backfire on him
India needs to connect, build and revive with Africa
Ten years after India hosted the last India-Africa Forum Summit, the next chapter needs to be written
Australia pace spearhead Cummins to lead SRH for third consecutive season in IPL
Cummins took over SRHs captaincy from South African Aiden Markram in 2024 after he was bought by the franchise for a whopping 20.50 crore in the 2024 IPL players auction
Ranji Trophy | Winning Ranji is my priority: Smaran
Ranji Trophy | Plan was to maintain good line and length: Sunil after picking a fifer
Ranji Trophy | Samad and Wadhwanput J&K in drivers seat after bowlers wreck havoc
The duo stitches an unbroken 148-run partnership as the home team extends its lead to 324; opener Iqbal chips in with a half-century; earlier, Hyderabad gets bowled out for 121
Shooting | Gurpreet settles for silver; Indians end third at World Championships
From masters of spin to anything but that
The shift isnt a sudden development as the Indian batters have had their problems against the tweakers on pitches at home
Indian Muslims no longer fear SIR, did not fall in Mamatas trap: West Bengal LoP Suvendu Adhikari
Trinamool Congress spokesperson retorts saying that the people of West Bengal are severely disgruntled with SIR; AI likely to be used to scan duplicacies in electoral roll, sources in CEOs office say
Tale of the Congress surprise candidate in Kozhikode
Leh body submits 29-page draft proposal to MHA on Statehood, Sixth Schedule status for Ladakh
The draft proposal also demanded the release of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk
Telangana to hold gram panchayat polls to avoid scope for lapsing of XV Finance Commission funds
Elections to MPTC, ZPTC and urban local bodies to be held later
