Punjab, Saurashtra win in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy
Vihaan Malhotra's 86 and Uday Saharan's unbeaten 42 off 18 balls helped Punjab chase down 191 to beat Haryana by four wickets in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. In another Group B match, Saurashtra comfortably defeated Bihar by five wickets.
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IGPL 2026: Goa Eagles GC soar to X Golf title at Boulder Hills, Hyderabad
Digital Desk | Hyderabad, Nov 14 (IANS) Goa Eagles GC produced a composed performance under pressure to win the exciting X-Golf competition at Boulder Hills in Hyderabad, a day after Gaganjeet Bhullar won the Phoenix Invitational IGPL Hyderabad, which concluded at the Vooty Golf Club about 60 km away from Hyderabad. Auro Realty Goa Eagles GC overcame three rounds of elimination and a challenging final to emerge champions. Goa Eagles GC were represented by Kanav Chauhan, IL Aalaap and Saarthak Chhibber, who showed steely nerves and great skill. The competition featured ten teams, with nine divided into three groups of three. Hyderabad Firebirds, who had topped the teams contest in the three-day tournament, were seeded straight into the semi-final stage. The opening Par 4 round began with each team having a 30-second bonus, barring Gurugram, whose Joshua Grenville Wood went out of bounds, and their team got no bonus. Aryan of RVR Delhi Blue Bulls GC claimed the long-drive honours with an impressive 327-metre drive. With three teams in each group for Par-4, Vimtra Chennai Lions GC and Flyingman Kolkata Tigers GC progressed as Gurugram was eliminated, while Atri Mumbai Garudas GC were knocked out in Group B as Udayan Mane could not find the ball and lost time, and Golfkonnekt Bengaluru Stallions GC and Auro Realty Goa GC moved up. From Group C, Green Fuels Vizag Dolphins GC went out as Krishna Punjab Raptors and RVR Delhi moved ahead. Bengaluru Stallions had the fastest time, with 30 seconds from the long drive bonus being taken off their 35 seconds. In the Par 3 eliminator, the six teams went up one-on-one. Vimtra Chennai got past Kolkata and RVR Delhi beat Bengaluru Stallions, while Auro Realty edged out Punjab Raptors by two seconds. Phoenix Hyderabad Firebirds GC joined Vimtra Chennai Lions GC, RVR Delhi and Auro Realty in the semi-finals, which were played over a Par-2 with the first shot being hit through a Ring of Fire lit by the IGPL CEO, Uttam Singh Mundy. RVR Delhi, who completed in 42 seconds, were first to be eliminated, and that left the others to compete for the podium prizes. Auro Realty Goa Eagles GC delivered the standout performance, completing the challenge in 20 seconds and brought their time down to 10 seconds with help of a 10-second bonus, as Chennai Lions finished at 36 seconds after a penalty, while Phoenix Hyderabad Firebirds GC recorded 39 seconds, including a 10-second penalty. In the Par-2 final, Kanav Chauhan took charge of the tee shot, while IL Aalaap holed out a long putt and then jumped in the air to celebrate the win with Saarthak, who was waiting in case Aalaap missed the putt. In the Par-2 final, Kanav Chauhan took charge of the tee shot, while IL Aalaap holed out a long putt and then jumped in the air to celebrate the win with Saarthak, who was waiting in case Aalap missed the putt. Blending long hitting, speed, short-game precision, and teamwork, the format added a dynamic edge to the competition where every second and penalty proved costly. Navigating these high-stakes stages with remarkable consistency, Auro Realty Goa Eagles surged to the top of the leaderboard as worthy winners, with Vimtra Chennai Lions and Hyderabad Firebirds finishing close behind while RVR Delhis campaign ended in elimination.
Punjab Kings co-owner Mohit Burman believes that the Indian Premier League (IPL) must have a window long enough to ensure that all teams play each other on a home and away basis.
Punjab Faces Over 5,700 Cases of Crop Burning, Imposes Fines Exceeding
Punjab has recorded 5,785 incidents of stubble burning this year, incurring fines over 2 crore to combat the issue. Punjab Faces Over 5,700 Cases of Crop Burning, Imposes Fines Exceeding 2 Crore
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PBKS boss's big demand: Make IPL longer, not bigger
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Punjab Triumphs Over Haryana in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Opener
Punjab beats Haryana by four wickets in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, while Mumbai, Chandigarh, and Puducherry also secure victories. Punjab Triumphs Over Haryana in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Opener
IPL has to become longer so that all 10 teams play each other home and away: Mohit Burman
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Mumbai Police Asked To Deploy Additional Security During Diljit Dosanjhs November 27 Concert
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Pakistan draws up year-long plan to mobilise Sikh diaspora, Kashmir pressure groups against India
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 14 (IANS) The outreach that Pakistan has been making to its assets living abroad has caught the attention of the Indian agencies. Islamabad wants to scale up the propaganda war against India to such a large scale that it has been investing heavily in its foreign assets to further this agenda. Over the next year, Pakistan would extensively focus on calling in the Sikh diaspora in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom to Pakistan. Further arrangements are also being made to call in members of its pressure groups abroad and hold a series of meetings on how to ramp up anti-India propaganda activity. An Intelligence Bureau official said that Islamabad has been working on a route map on how to get these persons into Pakistan. These visits would not be discreet ones. In fact, the legal channels would be used to take these persons into Pakistan, and even the events and meetings that would be held would be heavily publicised. This would give such events validity, and there would be no questions asked by the International community, the official said. The focus for now is in having members of the pressure groups who raise the Kashmir issue on the international stage. Further, the Sikh diaspora too would be called in with the intention of discussing the Khalistan issue. An official said that the fact that Pakistan has chosen to use the legal route to get these persons into the country only suggests that it wants the international community to grant validity to both the Khalistan and Kashmir issues. During these events, fake issues of human rights violations would be raked up where both Kashmir and Punjab are concerned. The major push would be to publicise the cause and then push towards international mediation, the official said. This development comes in the wake of Pakistan making a major push to win over the Sikh community. The focus is on the Sikh diaspora abroad since India has kept the Kartarpur Corridor suspended for cross-border pilgrims travelling from the Indian side. This has prompted the Pakistanis to reach out to the Sikh diaspora abroad who would have normally travelled from the Indian side had the route not been suspended. Another official said that Islamabad is working on a strategy that would try to bring the Sikh diaspora as well as the so-called pro-Kashmiri activists through Dubai, Colombo, Kuala Lumpur, and Istanbul. There are special immigration arrangements that are in place to bring these persons into Pakistan. Such privileges are often given to high-ranking members travelling to Pakistan. Islamabad wants to emphasise that these persons who would help them in both the Khalistan and Kashmir cause are important guests who are on a state visit. This also means that the guests who would travel to Pakistan would avail smart-gate immigration facilities, special e-visas, and dedicated green channels. Pakistan intends to run this programme all year long and would begin this drive by inviting the Sikh diaspora abroad. This is being done more to target the Sikhs in Punjab who would be voting in the Assembly elections in 2027. The idea of bringing the Sikh diaspora from abroad and facilitating their visits to highly revered shrines is meant to send a message to the Sikhs in India. Islamabad hopes that the Sikhs in India would pressure the Indian government to relax restrictions and let them travel to Pakistan. The ISI hopes that India would give in to this pressure and then open up the route for the Sikhs in India so that some of them can be brainwashed into acting as assets for Pakistan once they return to Punjab. While the immediate emphasis would be on the Khalistan issue owing to the fact that the elections are round the corner in Punjab, the ISI would soon begin focusing heavily on Kashmir as well. Once these so-called Kashmiri activists are taken to Pakistan, the plan is to organise seminars and discourses. Pakistan would give wide publicity to such events with the hope that the Kashmir issue would be amplified on the global stage, an official said.
SMAT 2026: Mumbai, Punjab, Chandigarh, Puducherry Register Wins On Opening Day
Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Elite: Mumbai and Punjab registered impressive run-chase victories, while Chandigarh and Puducherry also opened their Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Elite 2026 campaigns with wins as the first four matches of the tournaments opening day got underway. Mumbai produced the most emphatic chase of the opening four matches, defeating Hyderabad by seven wickets after reaching a target of 173 in just 13.1 overs. Suryakumar Yadav led the charge with an unbeaten 60 off 21 balls, while Musheer Khan struck 51 off 24 deliveries. Angkrish Raghuvanshi added 27 off 13 as Mumbai raced to 174/3. Earlier, Hyderabad were bowled out for 172 in 20 overs, with Abhirath Reddy top-scoring with 35 off 24 balls. Maxwell Swaminathan claimed three wickets for Mumbai, while Sairaj Patil and Shivam Dube each picked up two. Punjab also completed a successful chase, edging past Haryana by four wickets after reaching 193/6 in 19.1 overs while chasing 191. Vihaan Malhotra anchored the innings with 86 off 50 balls, including eight fours and five sixes. Uday Saharan provided the finishing touch with an unbeaten 38 off 17 deliveries, hitting the winning boundary against Rahul Tewatia. Haryana had posted 190/6, powered by Dinesh Banas 42 off 20 balls, Rahul Tewatias 35 off 20 and Samant Jakhars quickfire 24 off 12. Harpreet Brar claimed two wickets for Punjab, while Sumit Kumar took three for Haryana. Chandigarh secured a tense three-wicket victory over Baroda, reaching 149/7 in 19.5 overs after restricting their opponents to 148/6. Shivam Bhambri held the chase together with 45 off 41 balls, while Aarush Bhandari contributed 26 off 18. Jagjit Singh struck the decisive boundary in the final over to seal the win. Barodas innings was built around Shivalik Sharmas 45 off 42 and Krunal Pandyas unbeaten 40 off 42. Bhanu Pania added a brisk 19 off seven balls, while Krunal also impressed with the ball, returning figures of 2/7 in four overs. In the fourth match, Puducherry defended a challenging 204/9 to beat Maharashtra by 15 runs. Bhanu Anand and Parameeswaran Sivaraman both scored 46, while Pugazhendi Akash hammered 42 off just 14 deliveries to lift Puducherry to a formidable total. Maharashtra mounted a strong response, led by Sahil Parakhs 57 off 29 balls and Arshin Kulkarnis 33 off 18. However, Badal Rawats three-wicket haul for 12 runs helped Puducherry restrict Maharashtra to 189/5 and secure the victory. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
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5,785 stubble burning incidents in Punjab; 388 cases in Patiala; fines to tune of Rs 2.09 Cr imposed
Digital Desk | Chandigarh, Nov 14 (IANS) Punjab has reported 5,785 incidents of stubble burning so far this year, including 388 cases in Patiala district, even as nearly 98 per cent of paddy harvesting has been completed across the state. The Punjab authorities have intensified enforcement measures to curb stubble burning, imposing environmental compensation worth over Rs 2.09 crore. According to the latest report released by the Punjab Pollution Control Board (PPCB) on November 13, a total of 5,785 stubble burning incidents have been recorded across the state during the ongoing harvesting season. As per the report, 5,312 fields were inspected to identify incidents of stubble burning, while 2,347 fire incidents were physically verified. Following inspections, 2,095 Environmental Compensation (EC) cases were registered, and penalties amounting to Rs 2,09,15,000 were imposed. Of this amount, Rs 39,35,000 has been recovered so far. The authorities have also registered 1,669 FIRs in connection with stubble burning incidents, while red entries have been made in 1,971 land revenue records. Additionally, 1,603 warning notices have been issued to those concerned. In Patiala district, around 98 per cent of paddy harvesting has been completed, while 388 stubble burning incidents have been reported so far. According to the district-level data, 340 fields were inspected, and fire incidents were physically verified at 217 locations. The authorities registered 162 Environmental Compensation cases in Patiala and imposed fines totalling Rs 8.15 lakh, of which Rs 3 lakh has been recovered. The district also recorded 209 FIRs, while red entries were made in 136 revenue records. As many as 390 warning notices were issued in connection with the violations. A district-wise analysis shows that Ferozepur recorded the highest number of stubble burning incidents at 794, followed by Tarn Taran with 695 cases and Sangrur with 674 cases. Patiala reported 388 incidents, while Ludhiana recorded 300 and Fazilka reported 211 cases. The report further stated that no charge sheets had been issued and no suspension orders had been passed against any nodal or supervisory officer in the state as of November 13. With almost the entire paddy harvesting process nearing completion, the authorities continue to monitor the situation and take action against farmers found burning crop residue in their fields.
Chutkulon Ki Sarkar: In Punjab, Nayab Saini Takes Swipe At Bhagwant Mann
Nayab Saini promised that Haryana's policy of procuring all 24 crops at Minimum Support Price (MSP) would be implemented in Punjab under a BJP government.
JioBlackRock Flexi Cap Fund made notable exits from various stocks including ITC and Tata Consultancy Services. The fund also reduced its exposure in HDFC Bank and other stocks during October. Additionally, it added around 13 new stocks to its portfolio, enhancing diversity. Notably, the fund increased its holdings in Punjab National Bank and Bank of India significantly.
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Delhi Police drafts new SOP for Ramlila Maidan: 50,000-person cap, events allowed from 10 am to 5 pm
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After a long wait, the much-anticipated trailer for Dhanushs film O.M Chapter 1: Uthiram The Blood Wood, also known as Operation Mole, has finally been released, and it appears to have lived up to expectations. The trailer takes viewers into the world of red sandalwood smuggling. Dhanush plays a woodcutter who finds himself deeply entangled in the dangerous syndicate.
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Punjab Records 5,785 Cases of Stubble Burning, Patiala Reports 388 Incidents
Punjab has reported 5,785 stubble burning incidents as of November 13, with Patiala accounting for 388 cases amid ongoing monitoring efforts. Punjab Records 5,785 Cases of Stubble Burning, Patiala Reports 388 Incidents
Streak broken, New Zealand hope to prevent rare overseas ODI series win for India
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Arvind Krishna wins new New York Fed term
Digital Desk | Washington, Nov 14 (IANS) Indian American technology executive Arvind Krishna has been re-elected to the board of directors of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, securing a new three-year term that will run through December 2029. Krishna, chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of IBM, will continue as a Class B director, a position intended to represent the public, the New York Fed announced on Friday (local time). He was elected by member banks in the Reserve Bank's Group 3, a category of smaller banks in the Second Federal Reserve District. His new term will end on December 31, 2029. Krishna has served on the New York Fed board since 2022, when he was elected to complete an unexpired term. He was re-elected in 2023 for a term ending this year. The latest election keeps the IIT Kanpur graduate on a board that provides the regional Reserve Bank with perspectives from outside the central bank, including from business and other sectors of the economy. Class B directors represent the public, with consideration for interests including agriculture, commerce, industry, services, labour and consumers, the New York Fed said. The New York Fed's board is separate from the Federal Reserve Board of Governors in Washington. A position on the regional bank's board does not make Krishna a member of the Federal Open Market Committee, which sets US monetary policy. Krishna became IBM's chief executive in April 2020. During a career at the company spanning more than three decades, he has held senior roles in research, cloud computing and software. Before becoming chief executive, he was senior vice president for cloud and cognitive software, where he led the development of IBM's hybrid cloud business. He also headed IBM Research, overseeing work in areas including artificial intelligence, quantum computing and cloud services, according to the New York Fed. Krishna holds an undergraduate degree from the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur, and a doctorate from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. He also serves on the boards of Northrop Grumman and the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum, the bank said. Each of the 12 regional Federal Reserve Banks has a nine-member board. The directors are divided into three classes: Class A represents member banks, while Class B and Class C represent the public. The regional bank boards provide perspectives on conditions in their districts. The New York Fed president, separately from its board of directors, is a permanent voting member of the Federal Open Market Committee.
Jaxson Dart lasted just seven snaps against the Los Angeles Rams before a knee injury ended his regular season. The New York Giants lead the NFC East at 5-2-1, and coach John Harbaugh has not ruled out a playoff return.
Cam Newton Takes A Shot At NFL Backup Roles While Backing The Dallas Cowboys Over Minnesota Vikings
Former Carolina Panthers MVP Cam Newton says he would rather walk away than hold a clipboard. He also picked the Dallas Cowboys over the Minnesota Vikings as the better Super Bowl bet, and his reasons might surprise you.
Cam Newton Takes A Shot At NFL Backup Roles
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Savannah Guthrie, popular and enduring face of morning TV, renews NBC contract after 15 years
Savannah Guthrie has extended her contract with NBC News, ensuring she continues as co-anchor on Today.
Punjab Power Cut on November 14: Several Areas to Face 4
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Can The Detroit Lions Turn Their Munich Trip Into A Statement Against The New England Patriots?
A nationwide ground stop stranded Detroit Lions fans on the way to Munich, but the game against the New England Patriots is still on. Jahmyr Gibbs chases a record, and Amon-Ra St. Brown plays for his German fans.
A tanker in New Orleans that apparently lost its steering slammed into a docked river cruise boat with about 180 people aboard Friday, the mayor said. All aboard survived after the crash prompted a massive rescue operation for passengers and crew
MEA cites national policy as Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann seeks clearance for Lahore visit
The Ministry of External Affairs has reminded India's tough diplomatic stance towards Pakistan as Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann sought the Centre's clearance to attend a conference in Pakistan. During the bi-weekly press briefing, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal clarified, saying, When it comes to relations with other countries, we have a national policy and we expect everyone to follow it. As far as political clearances for dignitaries visiting abroad are concerned, an assessment is made by this Ministry, in line with its overall policy and processed accordingly, MEA spokesperson said.As far as our position on Pakistan after the Pahalgam terror attack is concerned, it should be amply clear to all as to where we stand, he added.
Uttar Pradesh govt transfers 38 IAS officers ahead of Assembly elections, five districts get new DMs
The Uttar Pradesh government has carried out a major administrative reshuffle amid preparations for the upcoming Assembly elections. Orders for the transfer of 38 IAS officers were issued late Friday night. The reshuffle includes the appointment of new district magistrates in five districts, vice-chairpersons of the Lucknow and Meerut development authorities, municipal commissioners of Ghaziabad and Varanasi, and seven chief development officers (CDOs).
Bank holiday this week: SBI, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Canara Bank and Punjab National Bank branches will be closed on 16 days this month, including regional holidays and weekend offs, as per the RBI calendar.
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Rex Ryan Recalled The One New York Jets Practice Moment That Made Him Fear For His Coaching Career
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J&K unemployment nearly double national average at 9.4%; youth joblessness at 26.2%: PLFS
Srinagar, Nov 13:Jammu and Kashmir recorded an unemployment rate of 9.4 percent during July-September 2026, nearly twice the national average of 5.1 percent, while unemployment among young people aged 15-29 stood at 26.2 percent, highlighting the continuing employment challenge in the Union Territory, according to the latest Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS). The Quarterly Bulletin of the PLFS for July-September 2026, released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, shows that unemployment in J&K remains considerably higher than the national average across both rural and urban areas, with women and young people facing a particularly difficult situation in the labour market. The unemployment rate among persons aged 15 years and above in J&K stood at 9.4 percent, against 5.1 percent at the all-India level. The gap was particularly pronounced in urban areas, where the rate reached 14.1 percent, compared with 8.3 percent in rural areas. The gender-wise figures reveal an equally sharp disparity. Female unemployment in J&K stood at 14 percent, more than twice the male unemployment rate of 6.6 percent. In rural areas, unemployment among women was 11.5 percent against 6.2 per cent among men. In urban areas, the gap widened substantially, with female unemployment reaching 31.3 percent compared with 8.2 percent among men. The situation is particularly concerning among the youth. The unemployment rate for the 15-29 age group was 26.2 percent in J&K, against the national average of 15.3 percent. The rate was 24.3 percent in rural areas and 35.8 percent in urban areas. Among young women, unemployment stood at 38 per cent across rural and urban areas, compared with 19.4 percent among young men. The urban gender gap was especially pronounced. Unemployment among urban women aged 15-29 reached 65.3 percent, against 24.4 percent among urban men. In rural areas, the corresponding rates were 34 percent for women and 18.3 percent for men. The figures indicate that the employment challenge is not confined to the overall availability of jobs but is also marked by significant differences across gender, age and location. Despite the high unemployment rate, J&K recorded a Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR) of 60.5 percent among persons aged 15 years and above, higher than the national average of 55.5 percent. The LFPR measures the proportion of the population that is either employed or seeking and available for work. In J&K, the rate was 75.4 percent among men and 45.5 per cent among women. The rural LFPR stood at 62.5 percent, compared with 53.1 percent in urban areas. The gender gap was visible in both segments: rural male participation was 75.3 percent against 49.8 percent among women, while in urban areas the corresponding rates were 75.8 percent and 28.3 percent. The Worker Population Ratio (WPR), which measures the proportion of the population that is employed, stood at 54.9 percent in J&K against 52.7 percent nationally. The WPR was 70.4 percent among men and 39.1 percent among women. In rural areas, it stood at 57.3 percent, while the urban ratio was 45.6 percent. Among young people aged 15-29, the WPR in J&K was 35.3 percent, compared with 34.9 percent nationally. The youth WPR was 47.6 percent among men and 22.3 percent among women. The surveys industry-wise distribution of employed persons presents another important dimension of J&Ks employment structure. Agriculture continued to be the largest source of employment, accounting for 39.1 percent of all employed persons aged 15 years and above. The secondary sector, including manufacturing, construction, mining and quarrying, accounted for 27.3 percent, while the tertiary or services sector contributed 33.6 percent. The dependence on agriculture was considerably higher among women. As many as 74.6 percent of employed women in J&K were engaged in agriculture, compared with 19.5 percent of employed men. Among employed men, the services sector accounted for 44.5 percent and the secondary sector for 35.9 percent. For women, the corresponding shares were only 13.7 percent and 11.7 percent. The rural employment structure was more heavily dependent on agriculture, which accounted for 44.5 percent of employed persons. The secondary sector contributed 28.1 percent and services 27.4 percent. In urban areas, the employment pattern was markedly different. Services accounted for 63.4 percent of employment, followed by the secondary sector at 23.6 percent and agriculture at 12.9 percent. The gender divide was also evident in the urban employment structure. Among employed urban women, 49.6 percent were in services and 36.9 percent in agriculture, while 13.5 percent were in the secondary sector. The state-wise figures show that J&Ks overall unemployment rate of 9.4 percent was higher than the rates recorded in the other states and Union Territories included in the bulletin. Kerala recorded 8.7 percent, Punjab 7.8 percent and Himachal Pradesh 5.9 percent. In the youth category, however, J&Ks unemployment rate of 26.2 percent was among the highest. Kerala recorded 28.9 percent and Himachal Pradesh 26.4 percent. The all-India unemployment rate for the 15-29 age group was 15.3 percent, with the rural rate at 13.6 percent and the urban rate at 18.9 percent. The PLFS estimates are based on the Current Weekly Status (CWS) approach. Under this measure, a person is considered unemployed if they did not work even for one hour on any day during the reference week but sought or were available for work for at least one hour on any day during that week. The survey covered 198 first-stage units in Jammu and Kashmir and 2373 households, with 10,713 persons surveyed during the July-September 2026 quarter.
Returned from Greece, Punjab man builds Rs 2 crore sugarcane business
After spending eight years in Greece, Hargurjit Singh Minhas has returned to Punjab with a vision to revolutionize farming. He cultivated 60 acres with a focus on sugarcane, integrating innovative planting techniques and intercropping. This enhanced productivity allows him to provide harvesting services to neighboring farmers, effectively boosting his income and transforming his family's land into a thriving agricultural business.
Pakistan-Linked Drone Smuggling Threat Prompts High-Level Security Coordination Meeting in Punjab
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Three Teenagers Charged in Canada After Sikh Man
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Elon Musk backs petition to bring back Jensen Huang as Nvidia scouts new CEO
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Tanker collides with cruise ship on Mississippi River in New Orleans; rescue operations underway
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Tanker rams docked cruise ship in New Orleans, causing it to capsize into Mississippi River
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Virgin River Season 8 will be released in 2027. The upcoming season is expected to be released on Netflix in March. The new season will have 10 episodes. The filming for the season finished in August 2026. It is currently in post production. Alexandra Breckenridge and Martin Henderson will return in the season. There are new additions in the cast in the form of Natasha Calis and Mitchell Slaggert.
New Orleans boat crash: tanker collides with river cruise ship carrying more than 130 people
Rescues underway after tanker hits cruise ship in New Orleans
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Freighter collides with cruise ship in New Orleans, passengers in the water
A tanker ship collided with an American
Virgin River Season 8 is set to be released on Netflix in 2027. It is expected to be released in March. The 10 episode season was finished filming in August 2026 and is currently in post production. Alexandra Breckenridge and Martin Henderson will return along with new actors Natasha Calis and Mitchell Slaggert. The season will centre around Brady and Brie, Doc and Hope's marriage and Mel and Jack's family.
In Kashmir, a story can travel from a neighbourhood gathering to thousands of phones in minutes. A photograph, a short video or a voice note may become the days defining account before anyone has confirmed where it came from, when it was recorded or what happened before the camera began rolling. Now artificial intelligence is making that uncertainty harder to resolve. Images can be altered, voices imitated and convincing videos fabricated with tools that are increasingly accessible. The challenge is no longer simply that information moves quickly. It is that falsehood can arrive dressed as evidence. Social media has transformed the way people communicate, follow events and make their concerns heard. It has lowered the barriers to publication, allowing citizens to document local problems and bring attention to matters that might otherwise remain unseen. For a region where geography, access and circumstance can shape what reaches the public, these platforms can connect communities and make information more immediate. They can also give young people a space to learn, create and participate in wider conversations. But access alone does not guarantee understanding. A platform rewards attention, and attention is often captured by the most dramatic claim, the sharpest accusation or the most alarming clip. Nuance travels more slowly. Corrections, when they come, rarely spread with the force of the original allegation. In a tense or uncertain moment, a rumour can deepen fear before verified information has a chance to catch up. The consequences are not abstract: trust between neighbours, confidence in institutions and the safety of individuals can all be affected by what is shared online. Artificial intelligence has sharpened this concern. Generative tools can produce text, pictures, audio and video that appear authentic to a casual viewer. Some uses are valuable: AI can assist with translation, accessibility, education and creative work. But the same technology can be used to impersonate a public figure, fabricate a statement or make an old image appear to document a new event. When a recording can no longer be trusted simply because it looks and sounds real, the burden shifts to every viewer to ask: Who made this? What is the source? Is there independent confirmation? That burden should not fall on individuals alone. Technology companies design the systems that determine what users see, how widely a post spreads and whether manipulated material is labelled or removed. Their responsibilities must match their influence. Platforms should make reporting easier, respond swiftly to credible threats, provide clearer explanations of content moderation and disclose when synthetic media has been identified. Recommendation systems should not be allowed to amplify inflammatory material simply because it keeps users engaged. When companies operate across languages and communities, their safeguards must work in those languages and contextsnot just where moderation is easiest. Public institutions also have a role. Timely, clear and consistent communication can help prevent an information vacuum from being filled by speculation. When official statements are delayed, vague or difficult to verify, people turn to whatever account reaches them first. Authorities should communicate facts responsibly and distinguish confirmed information from what remains unknown. At the same time, responses to misinformation must be proportionate and transparent. The answer to falsehood cannot be the indiscriminate suppression of criticism, journalism or legitimate public discussion. Trust is built through credible information and fair process, not through silence. News organisations face a parallel responsibility. In a crowded digital space, verification is not a formality; it is the foundation of public service. A videos location, date and source must be checked before it is presented as fact. Headlines should not outrun the reporting beneath them, and uncertainty should be stated rather than concealed. Speed matters, but speed without verification can turn a newsroom into another link in the chain of misinformation. A correction should be visible and direct, not buried after a false claim has already travelled widely. The public, too, needs practical tools for navigating this environment. Digital literacy should be treated as an essential part of education, not an optional lesson for technology enthusiasts. Students and adults alike need to understand how manipulated media is made, how recommendation systems shape what appears in a feed and how to check claims before forwarding them. A brief pause can matter: verify the source, look for reliable reporting, check whether the image has appeared elsewhere and avoid sharing content that exposes private individuals to harm. These habits will not eliminate deception, but they can slow its spread. Kashmirs public conversation deserves more than a contest between viral claims and late corrections. Social media and AI are not inherently liberating or dangerous; their effects depend on who controls them, what incentives guide them and whether people have the means to question what they encounter. The promise is real: broader participation, faster access to information and new ways to create and learn. So is the risk: synthetic evidence, targeted manipulation and a public sphere in which suspicion becomes easier than trust. The task, therefore, is not to retreat from technology but to govern its use with care. Platforms must be accountable, institutions must communicate transparently, media must verify rigorously and citizens must be equipped to think critically. In a place where a single rumour can carry serious consequences, the ability to distinguish evidence from imitation is now part of public safety. The new public square is already in our hands. Whether it strengthens Kashmirs civic life or weakens the bonds that sustain it will depend on the standards we insist uponbefore the next unverified clip becomes everyones truth. (The Author is a lecturer in HED and a columnist)
New Orleans river cruise boat partially sinks after tanker collision, 130 aboard
AIP seeks wider ambit for bank loan settlements
Srinagar, Nov 13: Awami Itihaad Party (AIP) on Friday urged the State Bank of India (SBI) and other public and private sector banks to introduce One-Time Settlement (OTS) schemes for borrowers with outstanding liabilities exceeding Rs 5 crore, saying financial distress should not be judged solely by the size of a loan account. Welcoming J&K Bank's RAHAT Special OTS Scheme, the party said the initiative would provide relief to eligible borrowers with dues of up to Rs 5 crore. However, it stressed that similar opportunities should be extended to larger borrowers facing genuine financial difficulties. AIP chief spokesperson said several established businesses, industrial units, hotels and commercial establishments were struggling with mounting liabilities despite contributing to employment generation and economic activity. Questioning the exclusion of borrowers with larger outstanding dues, the spokesperson said genuine borrowers with liabilities of Rs 10 crore, Rs 20 crore or even Rs 50 crore should also be given an opportunity to settle their accounts. The party urged SBI, Punjab National Bank, Bank of Baroda, Canara Bank and private sector lenders to introduce dedicated settlement mechanisms with higher financial limits, including provisions for accounts exceeding Rs 50 crore wherever justified. The spokesperson said banks should distinguish between genuine business failures and deliberate loan defaults instead of treating all large borrowers as wilful defaulters. AIP maintained that settlement decisions should be based on individual financial circumstances, recovery prospects and the commercial viability of negotiated settlements. It said prolonged litigation, accumulating interest and declining asset values could affect banks' recovery prospects, making transparent and time-bound settlement mechanisms necessary. The party also appealed to the Union Finance Ministry and the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to encourage banks to adopt broader compromise settlement policies, particularly for larger stressed accounts. Describing OTS as a financial recovery mechanism rather than a concession to borrowers, the spokesperson said genuine entrepreneurs deserved an opportunity to settle liabilities, protect jobs and revive businesses.
New York Fed desk plans to conduct purchases worth about $14 billion over next month
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Uttar Pradesh Executes Massive IAS Transfer, New District Magistrates Posted in Five Districts
The state government issued transfer orders for 38 IAS officers, including new district magistrates for five districts, following Election Commission guidelines. The reshuffle also moves senior officials to development authorities and municipal corporations. The post Uttar Pradesh Executes Massive IAS Transfer, New District Magistrates Posted in Five Districts first appeared on informalnewz .
Comply with new prices of 137 anti-cancer drugs or face action, says regulator
NPPA directs State drug controllers to strictly monitor prices
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Gunshots & drowning, 3 Punjab cops dead in a day
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New FIR Filed Against Abhishek Banerjee, Summoned for Questioning on November 20
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Police bust major inter-state arms, drug syndicate; 10 arrested across 3 states
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Keralam Home Ministers office gets new digital system
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Build your own H.E.R.B.I.E. robot with this LEGO Marvel set down at a new $60 low
LEGO Marvel The Fantastic Four H.E.R.B.I.E. Buy for $60 (Reg. $75) What we love If youre a fan of the Fantastic Four, this 747-piece LEGO Marvel set lets you build your very own H.E.R.B.I.E. to add to your collection and/or dcor. By turning the head, its tape-recorder eyes will automatically rotate, and it comes with articulated arms and fingers to hold accessories. It comes with a drinking mug and a screwdriver, which can be stored right inside its torso by opening a panel. more
