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Bangladeshs ex-leader Hasina and niece, British lawmaker Tulip Siddiq, found guilty of corruption
A court in Bangladeshs capital sentenced ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to five years in prison and her niece, British Labour Party lawmaker Tulip Siddiq, to two years for corruption involving a government land project
Rajya Sabha witnesses heated exchange as Kharge brings up former V-P Dhankhars sudden exit
Kharge brought up the completely unexpected and sudden exit of Jagdeep Dhankhar from the office of the Chair of Rajya Sabha
ED notices during elections are a political tactic to destabilise Kerala, says M.V. Govindan
CPI(M) Kerala secretary says ED routinely issues notices during every election
Three BLA militants killed as Pakistani forces foil attack on FC headquarters in Balochistan
The incident took place when the militants attempted to storm the headquarters of Frontier Corps after a suicide bomber detonated himself at the main gate, an official said
Flooding recovery efforts underway in Indonesia, Sri Lanka and Thailand as death tolls rise
The severe weather killed at least 469 people in Indonesia, 162 in Thailand and 334 in Sri Lanka, authorities said
Angel Yeasts 8,500-Ton Specialty Yeast Facility and New Brewing Microbial Pilot Platform Come Online
Tatas CaratLane Unveils New Ad Featuring Kayadu Lohar as Regional Brand Ambassador
Test flights for Taiwan's delayed new F-16s to start this month
Taiwan, which faces a rising military threat from Beijing, has complained of repeated delays to weapons ordered from the United States, the Chinese-claimed islands most important international backer and arms supplier
Police comb fire-ravaged Hong Kong apartments, death toll at 146
Forty still missing in city's worst fire in decades; hundreds moved into temporary housing
Over HK$100 Million Donated by Multiple Web3 FinTech Companies to Support Fire Victims
Belagavi to have two solid waste management facilities: PWD Minister Satish Jarkiholi
Minister tells officials to complete all local area development work on time
Senior advocate Gopal Sankaranarayanan said Anganwadi workers were under severe pressure to attain targets in the distribution of enumeration forms for the SIR
Thane court acquits all seven accused in cable theft case filed under MCOCA
Special MCOCA court judge V.G. Mohite ruled that the entire chain of evidence suffered from major legal and procedural lapses
SpeQtre, The Entanglement-based Quantum Comms Demonstrator Satellite, Is Now On Orbit
From opener to No. 4: Ruturaj Gaikwads new role and Indias selection puzzle
The 28-year-old joins a growing list of Indian players being experimented with in untested roles under head coach Gautam Gambhir
ED notice to Kerala CM a joke, says KPCC chief Sunny Joseph
Sunny Joseph says the notice will have same plight as previousones issued by ED against Chief Minister and his son
Mayawati calls for smooth Winter Session of Parliament to address key public issues
In a post on X, the former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister cautioned that, like previous sessions, the Winter Session is expected to witness considerable uproar
Explore the Akkulam Glass Bridge in Thiruvananthapuram for an adrenaline-filled, scenic experience
The Akkulam Glass Bridge was inaugurated in October after nearly a years delay. The structure, 50-metre-long and 2-metre-wide, and suspended above the Akkulam Lake, can support 20 people at a time
Minimum temperature in Delhi settles below normal; air quality deteriorates
The IMD said the maximum temperature is expected to settle around 24 degrees Celsius
India has the power to transform the global AIDS response, but we must act now
India has had laudable achievement in its fight against AIDS, but now it is time to up our game: the country needs to introduce lenacapavir PrEP to help achieve zero new infections, and must also lead global efforts for sustainable, inclusive and multisectoral solutions
All you need to know about licensing of pet dogs and cats in Chennai
The Greater Chennai Corporation has extended the deadline for licensing of pet dogs and cats in the city till December 7
Mamata to scale up anti-SIR campaign with rallies in Malda, Murshidabad, Cooch Behar
This marks Ms. Banerjee's second phase of anti-SIR mobilisation after her Bongaon rally last week in the refugee-dominated Matua belt
Banks in talks to lend $38 billion to fund sites for OpenAI: Report
Reuters could not immediately verify the report
Hong Kong fire, Hayli Gubbi volcanic ash hinders flight operations, and more: The week in 5 charts
This week, cyclone Ditwah triggered floods and landslides, killing several in Sri Lanka, a volcano in Ethiopia erupted and disrupted flights, a fire tore through a Hong Kong high-rise and more. Here are graphics explaining these and other top stories from this week.
India's Adani seeks up to $5 billion investment in Google data center to join AI boom
In October, Google said it would invest $15 billion over five years to set up an artificial intelligence data centre in the southern state of Andhra Pradesh, its biggest investment in India
Databricks in talks to raise capital at $134 billion valuation: Report
The company has increased its sales projections at least twice this year, the Information reported, adding that in September, Databricks revised its sales projection from $3.8 billion to $4 billion, before revising it upward again slightly
Come, follow me: The road signs story
We have been following and following road signs since ages, but are we conscious of the meaning they convey or is it just a passing fancy?
Over 980 booked for drunk driving
Most offenders recorded Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) levels between 35 mg and 200 mg per 100 ml
Former KPCC chief feels that candidate selection should not be left to the whims of individual leaders. He says differences among top leaders would dampen the spirits of grassroots-level workers and hence they should be resolved at the earliest
Iberia says customer data 'compromised' but no sign of fraudulent use
Iberia said the compromised information included names, loyalty card membership and contact details, but no passwords nor bank card information
AI-assisted shopping is the talk of the holiday shopping season
Major retail chains and tech companies are offering new or updated artificial intelligence tools in time for the holiday shopping season
NIA raids eight locations in Kashmir in 'white-collar terror' module case
The NIA teams conducted searches at eight locations in Pulwama, Shopian and Kulgam districts of Kashmir
How Pakistans judiciary is being undermined | Explained
Why has the 27th amendment created a new Federal Constitutional Court? Does it curtail the role and powers of Pakistans Supreme Court? What did the 26th amendment mandate? Has the judiciary and the executive faced off before? What is the way forward?
Know your English | What does delulu mean?
Our minds gaslight us into thinking climate change isnt a big deal
Even though science tells us we are on track for catastrophic 2.5-3C warming by centurys end, in the back of our minds we think maybe its going to be fine, says RachitDubey, assistant professor, University of California
How will Meta implement Australias looming under-16 social media ban?
Australia-based users under the age of 16 will be banned from Metas social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, and Threads from December 10
Political Secretary Jacob Khaling Clarifies Misleading Claims on Government Assistance
Gangtok, Nov 30 : Political Secretary to the Chief Minister, Jacob Khaling, has issued a The post Political Secretary Jacob Khaling Clarifies Misleading Claims on Government Assistance appeared first on The Voice Of Sikkim .
Trump confirms call with Maduro, Caracas slams U.S. maneuvers
The United States accuses Nicolas Maduro of heading the Cartel of the Suns and has issued a $50 million reward for his capture.
U.S. rate cut hope propels gold, silver
Sikkim Students Association Delhi Elects New Executive Committee for 202526
New Delhi, Nov 30 : The Sikkim Students Association Delhi (SSAD) has successfully concluded its The post Sikkim Students Association Delhi Elects New Executive Committee for 202526 appeared first on The Voice Of Sikkim .
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Motor insurance: When service ends after sales
The calls are relentless, the persuasion tireless, and the promises glowing, but once you sign up for the policy, you find yourself in a communication black hole with your calls and emails ignored
Bangladesh ex-PM Hasina ordered 2009 killings: commission
According to the commissions report submitted on November 30, the then-Awami League government led by Sheikh Hasina was directly involved in the mutiny
Extension of deadline for Special Intensive Revision of poll roll welcome: councillors
Mbapp scores but Real Madrid is frustrated by Girona in 1-1 draw
Kylian Mbapp converted a 67th-minute penalty after Azzedine Ounahi had put the hosts ahead in the 45th at Montilivi Stadium
Councillors call for return to zone-wise roadwork tenders
A councillor says that when a single contractor handles multiple areas, some places receive less attention; he alleges that contractors with connections to ruling party often dodge responsibilities
Trinamool Congress accuses Election Commission of India of leaking info to BJP leaders
From day one, Suvendu Adhikari and other BJP leaders have created a sense of fear among common people by repeatedly claiming that one crore names will be removed from the voter list in the state, TMC MP Partha Bhowmik said
Arsenal held by 10-man Chelsea, Isak ends drought to fire Liverpool
Chelsea midfielder Moises Caicedo was sent off in the 38th minute at Stamford Bridge for a crude foul on Merino that caught the midfielder on his ankle
A wall that connects, in a flood thats wrecked life and livelihood
More than three months after floods submerged this village and large parts of the State, reptiles and insects, some poisonous, now live in the water, making this strip of wall both a lifeline and a hazard for these families.
Divyanshi bags U15 TT bronze, U19 boys' team settles for silver
In the semifinals, Divyanshi Bhowmick went down fighting against China's Zhu Qihui 4-1 (12-10, 10-12, 6-11, 4-11, 8-11) to settle for a bronze
Puligilla-Sherif becomes first Indian pair to finish on WRC3 podium
Competing in the WRC3 category at the Saudi Arabia Rally 2025, Naveen Puligilla and Musa Sherif finished second in their class
West Ham great Billy Bonds dies aged 79
Billy Bonds played 799 times for West Ham during a 21-year spell between 1967-88, captaining the East London side to FA Cup victories in 1975 and 1980
Senthilkumar, Anahat start favourites in HCL Squash Indian Tour 4
The $15,000 PSA Challenger event features a mix of international and domestic contenders, including the experienced Joshna Chinappa, a former womens world No. 10, and mens world No. 51 Veer Chotrani
India vs Afghanistan U19: Tri-series final abandoned after bad weather
The India U19 were struggling at 79 for five in 19 overs when a combination of rain and bad light stopped the play, and the match never resumed from that point
Fifty years ago | Riches down the drain
India needs research pipelines
The countries that turned science into industry did one thing well: they matched firm outlays to campus strengths and kept that link steady for years
One dead, two injured as luxury car hits them in south Delhi
MCD bypolls see 38.5% voter turnout; parties trade charges
Three weeks on, survivors of Red Fort blast struggle to get back on their feet
A hundred years ago | Censorship in India
Ending the HIV/AIDS epidemic, Indias next big public health opportunity
The National AIDS and STD Control Programme-Phase-VI is technologically modern, epidemiologically precise, and socially grounded
Young candidates infuse new energy into poll campaign
Political parties are fielding young candidates, some as young as 21 or still in college, who are taking on seasoned politicians and bringing much-needed enthusiasm to the local body elections
Verstappen wins Qatar GP as F1 title fight with Norris and Piastri goes to final race
Championship leader Lando Norris would have clinched his first F1 title with a win but finished in fourth place, with his McLaren teammate and title rival Oscar Piastri placing second
Prohibition is a national subject, not restricted to Tamil Nadu: Thirumavalavan
Letters to The Editor December 1, 2025
City spared as Cyclone Ditwah loses its intensity
Only an average of 3.54 mm rainfall was recorded in all 15 zones of the GCC on Sunday; the govt. had kept ready 457 tree-cutting machines and 1,496 pumps; 20 special medical camps were held
Man arrested for making hoax bomb threat call to Maduravoyal police station
Tough choices: on the Congress in Karnataka
The Congresss troubles in Karnataka are symptomatic of a deeper malaise
Institutionalising animal representation
It is not an abstract moral project but a practical deepening of democracy
Can shared coaching duties trigger Indias another red-ball revival?
The possibility of different support structures for the Test and white-ball formats might just be a crucial question that needs an immediate answer; sometimes when there is a surfeit of cricket, it can leave the most passionate and even a battle-hardened coach and support staff physically and mentally drained, inadvertently opening the doors for disasters
2030 for 2036: on Ahmedabad, the CWG, the Olympics
India is trying to showcase Ahmedabads sports infrastructure in Olympics bid
AIDS and TB fight Tamil Nadu shows the way again
The Tamil Nadu model will help in TB control, just as it helped cut HIV infections in the 1990s
Though we lost two wickets early, my intent was very clear: Kishan
Constitution must be introduced as a subject in primary education, says former MP
Munambam action council calls off protest, splinter group takes it further
West Bengal government directs digitisation of waqf properties on UMEED portal
Existing Registered Waqf Properties are to be uploaded by the respective mutawallis within six months from the date of launch of the UMEED portal, the State government has said
Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy | Mhatres scintillating century sets up Mumbais dominant win over Andhra
The openers 104 off 59 balls and Tushars three-for does the job for the winning team; Samsons rampage takes Kerala past Chhattisgarh
Two outgoing chairpersons try their luck again in Kalamassery, Eloor municipalities
Nearly 90,000 hectares of farmland submerged in Cauvery delta
Initial reports say standing paddy crop in Mayiladuthurai, Karaikal, Tiruvarur, Nagapattinam, Thanjavur, and Pudukkottai have been damaged due to rain caused by Cyclone Ditwah
Bangladeshi nationals return in large numbers via Hakimpur border checkpost as SIR fears rise
Many say they are returning after watching videos of departure and fearing arrest under ongoing SIR exercise
Top leaders add zest to campaigning in Kozhikode Corporation
CPI(M) State secretary M.V. Govindan, Congress Working Committee member Ramesh Chennithala, and senior BJP leader V.K. Sajeevan join candidates as campaigning peaks
One arrested on charges of assaulting doctors assistant
U.K. plans justice overhaul to prioritise victims by cutting court delays
Some hearings are listed as far ahead as 2030 and figures show more than a quarter of cases wait a year or longer, with many victims abandoning proceedings. In rape cases, 60% of complainants withdraw before trial
Palaniswami accuses Sengottaiyan of betraying AIADMK
Resuming his Makkalai Kaappom, Thamizhagathai Meetpom tour in Gobichettipalayam, he launches a scathing attack on the expelled leader and former MLA of the constituency, who joined actor Vijays TVK last week
Chinnara Utsava witnesses participation of 430 children from 10 childrens care centres
13 Bangladeshi fishermen taken into custody for entering Andhra waters
City hospital completes 100 robotic onco-surgeries
Indonesia, Thailand race to find missing as flooding toll tops 600
According to a tally, the death toll in Indonesia rose to 442, while 402 were still missing; in Thailand, at least 162 people were killed
