US 43-day govt shutdown to end today? Congress passes funding bill, Trump to sign from Oval office

The United States Congress on Wednesday (local time) approved the federal funding package to reopen the government after a record 43-day shutdown

Telangana HC says Godavari pollution not state-specific, directs plea to NGT

Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court has observed that pollution in the Godavari River is not confined to Telangana alone but concerns all riparia

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio issues BIG statement on Delhi car blast: 'Clearly was terror attack..., Indians need to be...'

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday (local time) called the blast which took place in Delhi on Monday evening to 'clearly' be a 'terro

White House clarifies over H-1B visas after Trump defends programme

Washington: A day after US President Donald Trump defended the H-1B visa programme, the White House asserted that its committed to cracking down

Modi chairs CCS meeting to firm up befitting response

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) at his residence on Wednesday to assess the

West Bengal voter list clean-up: UIDAI data shows 34 lakh deceased Aadhaar holders

Additionally, 13 lakh individuals who never possessed Aadhaar have also passed away.

No more pennies: US mint presses its last penny after 232 years; can you still use it, and heres how much it costs to make a penny, nickel, and dime

US penny: The US Mint has ended penny production after more than two centuries. The decision follows a directive to stop minting coins that cost

DNA Test Confirms Dr Umar Drove i20 That Exploded Near Red Fort: Sources

Dr Umar Mohammad drove the i20 car that exploded near Red Fort, claiming nine lives and injuring 20 people on Monday evening, sources told NDTV,

NIA conducts searches across 5 states in Al Qaida Gujarat terror conspiracy case

New Delhi: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has conducted searches at 10 locations across five states in an Al Qaida Gujarat terror conspi

US offers to assist in Delhi blast probe; Rubio says Indian investigators ...doing good job

Shardul Thakur trade LSG to MI: Did R Ashwin accidentally reveal truth behind another major swap ahead of IPL 2026? Here's what we know

Ravichandran Ashwin inadvertently revealed that Mumbai Indians have secured Shardul Thakur from Lucknow Super Giants in a trade ahead of the IPL

U.S. sanctions 32 entities, individuals from several countries including India over Irans missile programme

The Treasury department linked India-based Farmlane Private Limited (Farmlane) to a United Arab Emirates-based firm named Marco Klinge (Klinge)

Tarik Skubal, Paul Skenes named MLBs best pitchers, win 2025 Cy Young Awards

Detroit's Tarik Skubal secured his second consecutive AL Cy Young Award. Pittsburgh's Paul Skenes claimed the NL honor, becoming the third player

Sri Lanka to continue cricket tour of Pakistan despite players raising security concerns

Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Mohsin Naqvi, assured the team of strong security during his meeting with the Sri Lankan High Commissioner in Isl

Delhi Car Blast: DNA confirms Umar Mohammad was REAL perpetrator, was driving i20 car that exploded near Red Fort

DNA test has confirmed Dr Umar Mohammad as the real perpetrator of explosion near Red Fort area that killed at least 8 people. The mother of the

The breakfast a cancer scientist eats daily to maintain steady blood sugar levels

Cancer researcher Elizabeth Platz shares her daily breakfast for stable blood sugar. She eats whole-grain toast with peanut butter and a side of

Didnt come up: G7 diplomats show support for Ukraine but avoid contentious issues like trade, U.S. military strikes

The G7 ministers in their joint statement strongly condemned the recent escalation of violence in war-torn Sudan, and the U.S. Secretary of State

Fitness drill for Bavuma as SA eye strong start at Eden

Kolkata, Nov 12: Skipper Temba Bavuma, making a return from injury, underwent a fitness drill under the supervision of the teams trainer, physio

Sinner Cruises Past Zverev into ATP Semis

World number one Sinner is bidding to retain his title at the prestigious end-of-season tournament and he cruised into the semi-finals in front o

Hopefully weve learned from New Zealand series: Ten Doeschate

Kolkata, Nov 12: Indias assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate is hoping that his batters have learnt lessons from the rare series-defeat at home aga

Pant back in full flow as India step up nets ahead of Eden Test

Kolkata, Nov 12: Set for his much-anticipated Test comeback, Indias flamboyant wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant was in full flow at nets on Tuesd

US House passes bill to end historic government shutdown

The House has approved a bill to end a 43-day government shutdown. Federal workers faced unpaid wages and citizens experienced disruptions. The m

Countering Bumrah before spinners come into play will be key for SA: Smith

Mumbai, Nov 12: South Africa will have to find a way to deal with the lethal opening spells of Indias lead pacer Jasprit Bumrah before the spinne

Skipper Ben Stokes defends Englands preparation for Ashes in Australia

Perth, Nov 12: Skipper Ben Stokes has defended Englands lack of warm-up matches ahead of the first Ashes cricket test against Australia in Perth

Northern Lights could dazzle skies in more than 17 US States Wednesday Night; Check the best time and cities to get the glimpse of Aurora Borealis

Prepare for a spectacular celestial show as the Northern Lights are predicted to grace the skies over 17 US states on Wednesday night. A powerful

Epstein Email Claims Trump Knew About the Girls

The disclosures seemed designed to raise new questions about Trumps friendship with Epstein

Terror-Accused Doctor's Life Decoded By Ex-Husband, Father And Brother

In a narrow lane of Lucknow's densely populated Daliganj area, the home of Syed Ahmad Ansari is getting unusual attention since news emerged that

Morning Digest: Enumeration forms distributed to 73% voters in SIR Phase 2; Centre calls Delhi car blast a terror incident, passes resolution, and more

Here is a select list of stories to start the day

Spain, France, Portugal close in on WC berth; Haalands Norway nearest

LONDON, Nov 12: Spain and Lamine Yamal, France and Kylian Mbapp plus Portugal and Cristiano Ronaldo are close to confirming their places at the 2

Stock Market Live Updates 13 November 2025: Stock to buy today: Max Financial Services

Sensex, Nifty, Share Price LIVE: The short-term outlook is bullish for Max Financial Services. The 5 per cent surge on Wednesday has taken the sh

Pensioners Embrace the Digital Shift in J&K

Sanjeev Kumar Sharma newbegining1234@gmail.com Gone are the days when pensioners had to endure long queues and make repeated trips to bank branch

Ronaldo expects his 6th WC at age 41 to be his last

RIYADH (Saudi Arabia), Nov 12: Cristiano Ronaldo said on Tuesday he expects his record sixth World Cup next year at age 41 will be his last. Defi

How Wind Energy Can Cater J&Ks Energy Demand

Raman Sharma jkrtiact@gmail.com Jammu and Kashmir is known for its mountains, meadows and rivers, but hidden within this beauty lies another kind

Gold, silver prices today, November 13: Check city-wise rates in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata and more

On November 13, 2025, gold prices in India range from Rs 12,383 per 1 gram for 24K gold and Rs 11,351 per 1 gram for 22K gold. Silver is priced a

An upswing in India-Afghanistan relations

K N Pandita knp627@gmail.com Amir Khan Muttaqi, the foreign minister of Afghanistan, who was recently on a week-long visit to New Delhi along wit

Yamal dropped for World Cup qualifiers

MADRID, Nov 12: Spain dropped Lamine Yamal on Tuesday before two World Cup qualifiers after the star forward underwent more treatment on a naggin

G7 Diplomats Back Ukraine, Skirts Trade Disputes

Canada announced more sanctions against Russia, including targeting those involved in the development and deployment of drones, and Britain, a da

YUVA a movement, not just a mission

Arjun Singh Rathore arjun.singh@jkbmail.com In the heart of every young citizen of the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir lies the promise of a b

Enter this one-of-a-kind feather library in Bengaluru

The Feather Librarys founder, Esha Munshi, on how and why the initiative started, what the collection consists of, and her epic find, an extremel

Morning Brief Podcast: Physics Wallah Founders on IPO, Growth and Losses

Venu Srinivasan halted new inductions inSir Ratan Tata Trust

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Why is yawning contagious?

Global pharmacy | Review of Vaccine Nation by Ameer Shahul

A new book maps the vast and chequered history of Indias immunisation,vaccineresearch and development

Essential tips to prevent fatty liver: Foods to avoid and lifestyle changes for better liver health

Fatty liver disease is a growing concern. Experts advise avoiding sugar-sweetened drinks, coconut oil, palm oil, butter, ghee, and alcohol. Unswe

Chanakya IAS Academy organises CCS for IAS/JKAS aspirants

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 12: A Career Counseling Session (CCS) for IAS/JKAS aspirants organized by the Chanakya IAS Academy was held he

Pakistan passes 27th Constitutional Amendment

ISLAMABAD, Nov 12: Pakistans National Assembly on Wednesday passed the controversial 27th Constitutional Amendment Bill with a two-thirds majorit

3I/ATLAS mysterious video surfaces online? Alleged interstellar comet clip makes heads turn and sparks global interest as scientists look to explain anomalies

A mysterious video of 3I/ATLAS interstellar comet has gone viral, with online users claiming it is an alien spacecraft. Astronomers, however, say

Trump pushes Israel to pardon Netanyahu, sparking debate

JERUSALEM, Nov 12: US President Donald Trump on Wednesday sent a letter to Israels President Isaac Herzog urging him to pardon Prime Minister Ben

Russia advances in southern Ukraine offensive

KYIV, Nov 12: Russian forces have overrun three settlements in southern Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, Kyivs top military commander Gen. Oleksandr Syrsky

IIT-Manipur, GSH sign MoU to collaborate on sustainable facility management solutions

Debris is seen at a crash site of a Turkish military cargo plane in Georgias Sighnaghi municipality

Debris is seen at a crash site of a Turkish military cargo plane in Georgias Sighnaghi municipality, close to the Azerbaijani border on Wednesday

Thousands evacuated, schools closed as Taiwan braces for storm

Taipei, Nov 12: Taiwan evacuated over 8,300 people from coastal and mountainous areas and closed schools as Tropical Storm Fung-wong approached t

Delhi car blast: Doc module planned multiple bombings

A major terror plot involving multiple vehicle-borne IEDs and rifle attacks has been uncovered in Delhi, with Umar Un Nabi identified as the bomb

CRPF head constable found dead near Krishna canal

The cause of death is yet to be ascertained.

Inflation hits decade low of 0.25% in October; rate cut hopes rise ahead of RBIs December MPC meet

This marks the third time in FY26 that inflation has stayed below the central bank's target range of 4% with a margin of two percentage points on

At Fairfax, Ben Watsa to be Chair after father

Fairfax Financial Holdings chairman Prem Watsa has revealed his succession plan, with son Ben Watsa slated to take over the $100 billion company.

Sustainability, innovation, and inclusivity key towards transforming J&Ks apple sector: Javid Dar

SRINAGAR, NOVEMBER 12: Minister for Agricultural Production, Rural Development & Panchayati Raj, Cooperative and Election Departments, Javid Ahma

After a long struggle by residents, Arafath Lake set for rejuvenation

Spread over 26.40 acres, the waterbody serves as a major sourcefor ground water recharge in Thirumullaivoyal; it is plagued by sewage ingress and

Gold price rises Rs 2,000 to Rs 1,27,900/10g

NEW DELHI, Nov 12: Gold prices surged by Rs 2,000 to Rs 1,27,900 per 10 grams in Delhi on Wednesday, driven by strong global trends, according to

Workshop on AI driven Innovations in Drug Discovery begins at BioNEST Incubator

Excelsior Correspondent KATHUA, Nov 12: A 3-day conference-cum-workshop on AI-Driven Innovations in Drug Discovery and Agriculture (AI-D2A 2025)

Rupee slips to 88.62 vs USD

MUMBAI, Nov 12: The Indian rupee depreciated by 12 paise to close at 88.62 against the US dollar on Wednesday, weighed down by the strength of th

House of David Season 2 Episode 8 finale release date and time: When will final episode air? Episode schedule, where to watch, cast, characters, Episode 7 Recap and what to expect

House of David Season 2 Episode 8 finale release date and time has been confirmed for Sunday, November 16, 2025, on Prime Video via Wonder Projec

What time will the Northern Lights be visible tonight? Aurora Borealis might be visible in these US states

Floridians witnessed the northern lights on Tuesday, November 11. A powerful solar storm brought the aurora borealis to Florida skies. There is a

Lakshya Sen cruises into round 2; George, Shetty exit

JAPAN MASTERS KUMAMOTO(Japan), Nov 12: Indias Lakshya Sen started his Japan Masters 2025 campaign strongly, advancing to the second round of the

Fading spirit of neighbourliness

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Asian Games medallist Manju Bala handed 5-year ban

NEW DELHI, Nov 12: Indian hammer thrower Manju Bala, a bronze medallist at the 2014 Incheon Asian Games, has been handed a five-year ban by the A

(L-R) South African cricketer Hashim Amla, Joburg Super Kings captain Faf du Plessis, Paarl Royals player David Miller, and South African cricket coach Mark Boucher

(L-R) South African cricketer Hashim Amla, Joburg Super Kings captain Faf du Plessis, Paarl Royals player David Miller, and South African cricket

Ashi Chouksey and Anjum Moudgil miss out on 3P final

ISSF World Cup CAIRO, Nov 12: Seasoned Ashi Chouksey and Anjum Moudgil missed out on a place in the final of the womens 50m rifle 3 positions (3P

All draws keep five Indians in hunt for the next round

CHESS WORLD CUP PANAJI, Nov 12: Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi drew the first game and remained committed to cement his place in the Candidates as al

Security beefed up for Sri Lanka team following suicide bombing in Islamabad

KARACHI, Nov 12: Security has been beefed up for the visiting Sri Lankan cricket team after the recent militant attack in Pakistan. Sources said

Bhutans king, PM, top ministers greeted PM Modi, reflecting warmth in ties

NEW DELHI, Nov 12 : Bhutans King Jigme Khesar Namgyal Wangchuck, Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay and his entire cabinet welcomed Prime Minister Na

FM meets Saudi Arabia Minister of Investment, discusses Bilateral Investment Treaty

NEW DELHI, Nov 12: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday met Saudi Arabias Minister of Investment Khalid Al Falih here, and the two le

Sat, Sunil, Koul review organisational activities at MLAs monthly meeting

Excelsior Correspondent SAMBA, Nov 12: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Jammu & Kashmir, organized its monthly meeting of MLAs at Akhilesh Farm,

J&K clinches seven medals at 69th NSG U 19 Boys Taekwondo Cship

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 12: Showcasing exceptional skill and determination, Jammu and Kashmirs young Taekwondo players swept th

India, Botswana announce Cheetah translocation pact; Prez Murmu says will take good care of them

GABORORNE (Botswana), Nov 12: India and Botswana on Wednesday formally announced to translocate eight Cheetahs from the African nation during the

Govt terms car explosion as heinous terror incident

Union Cabinet passes resolution PM meets survivors in hospital NEW DELHI, Nov 12: The Government on Wednesday termed the car explosion outside Re

Rishabh Pant back in full flow as India step up nets ahead of SA opening Test

KOLKATA, Nov 12: Set for his much-anticipated Test comeback, Indias flamboyant wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant was in full flow at nets on Tuesd

Need to preserve traditional seeds as well as promote new varieties: Agri minister Chouhan

NEW DELHI, Nov 12: Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Wednesday stressed on the need to strike a balance between preserving trad

Women Athletes making Ladakh proud: LG

Excelsior Sports Correspondent LEH, Nov 12: Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Kavinder Gupta, lauded the regions women sportspersons for bringing im

Working on plan to promote exports of tribal community products: Goyal

NEW DELHI, Nov 12: Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday said the ministry is working on a plan to push exports of goods made

India part of global transition to self-reliant Hydrogen Economy: Dr Jitendra

Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Nov 12: India today is a key part of global transition to a self-reliant hydrogen economy, Union Minister of S

LGs decision to sack employees vindicated with busting of docs terror module

Dr Nisar dismissed in 2023 recruited by Al-Falah Univ So far, over 80 Govt officials removed Sanjeev Pargal JAMMU, Nov 12: Dismissal of Governmen

EAM Jaishankar meets Canadian counterpart Anand, discusses rebuilding bilateral ties

OTTAWA, Nov 12: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has met with his Canadian counterpart Anita Anand on the sidelines of the G7 foreign minis

Supreme Court flags illegal mining, reserves verdict on single definition of Aravalis

The Supreme Court on Wednesday expressed concern over rampant illegal mining in the Aravali range, highlighting its immense damage to the sensiti

India Karuna Collaborative calls for a collective approach to animal welfare

ARC Raiders North Line Update Release Date and Time: Global release timings, new map, enemies, weapons, gameplay, timeline, content and what to expect

ARC Raiders North Line update release date and time have been confirmed by Embark Studios. The new update arrives on November 13 with a community

Govt okays Rs 25k crore export mission and extra credit for traders hit by tariffs

The Union Cabinet has approved a Rs 25,060 crore Export Promotion Mission and Rs 20,000 crore in additional collateral-free credit to support exp

Police crack down on drug peddlers in Anantnag, three held

Excelsior Correspondent ANANTNAG, Nov 12: In a major action against drug trafficking, the Jammu and Kashmir Police today arrested three peddlers

Trump pushes to block House vote on Epstein files: Here's what happened after Lauren Boebert's meeting with Trump officials regarding Epstein Transparency

Colorado Rep. Lauren Boebert met with Trump administration officials at the White House regarding her support for the Epstein Files Transparency

SMVDU hosts workshop on `Ethical Hacking and Social Engineering

JAMMU, Nov 12: The School of Computer Science and Engineering (SoCSE), Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU), Katra, organized a national wor