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School Assembly Headlines (November 13): Top National, International News
Today's News Bulletin: From national affairs and economic developments to international diplomacy and environmental conc
Four people were shot in Washington, D.C.s Logan Circle neighborhoodlocated roughly one mile (less than two kilometers)
Trump says US doesn't need Iran deal, asks Vance to focus on mid-term 'corruption'
US President Donald Trump underscored that America no longer needs a diplomatic deal with Iran, directing Vice President
Calcutta HC reserves order on Abhishek Banerjee's plea for restoration of 'Z Plus' security
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Nov 12 (IANS) The hearing on the petition from Trinamool Congress General Secretary and the part
'Multiple people' shot in Washington: Council member
Police were responding to a shooting in downtown Washington on Thursday as a local official said multiple people were sh
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Quits Amid
Nvidia co-founder and longtime Chief Executive Officer Jensen Huang has stepped down from his role following an escalati
5 people shot in neighbourhood near White House; area cordoned off
On Thursday, Five individuals were shot in Washington DC's Logan Circle area, prompting a significant police response. A
Over 9 crore MSMEs risk exclusion as India advances scope 3 emissions reporting: Study
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 12 (IANS) More than 9 crore MSMEs could face significant compliance challenges as India ad
Indian envoy meets Mongolias First Deputy PM, discusses mutual cooperation
Digital Desk | Ulaanbaatar, Nov 12 (IANS) Indias Ambassador to Mongolia, Atul Malhari Gotsurve, on Thursday met Mongolia
New tractor plant in UP's Jewar aims to generate 1,200 direct jobs
Digital Desk | Gautam Buddh Nagar, Nov 12 (IANS) In a major boost to industrial investment in Uttar Pradesh, Chief Minis
Bihar STF Arrests Notorious Criminal Tiger in Samastipur
Bihars Special Task Force apprehends Tiger, a top wanted criminal linked to multiple robberies, in a raid in Samastipur.
'His End Is Near': Mohammad Kaif's Bold Take On Veteran's IPL Future. It's Not Mohammed Shami
Mohammad Kaif shared his opinions regarding the IPL future of MS Dhoni, who continues to keep the cricket circuit in sus
Jackie Shroff, Sharad Kelkar, Neha Sargam, Spandan Sameer Javalagi, director Haris Imtiyaz Khan, cinematographer Kiran D
'Shouting match from hell': Trump, Netanyahu clash in explosive phone call over Iran war
US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu recently faced challenges regarding Iran's nucle
VAO exam cheating row: Four Haveri head constables suspended
Haveri: Four head constables have been suspended and disciplinary action recommended against three senior police officer
Indian Car Racing Championship Round 2
The second round of the CTR-JK Tyre FMSCI Indian National Car Racing Championship 2026 will take place on November 14 an
ED secures 4-day custody of Azam Khan in money laundering case
Senior Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan has been granted four days' custody by the Enforcement Directorate. This is in c
Chhath Puja 2026: Dates, Four-Day Rituals, Significance and Surya Arghya Timings
Chhath Puja is one of India's most unique and disciplined festivals. Dedicated to Surya Dev and Chhathi Maiya, it is a c
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT Kharagpur) has become the first IIT to introduce postgraduate medical degree pro
Raichandanis 93 Powers India Into U19 Asia Cup Final, Set Up Title Clash Against Pakistan
Al Amerat Cricket Ground: Skipper Lakshya Raichandanis commanding 93 off 90 balls powered India to a crushing eight-wic
Why Punjab and Mumbai traded Hardik and Arshdeep
Former India chief selector Chetan Sharma discusses the recent high-profile IPL trade involving Hardik Pandya and Arshde
Lucy Beaumont fears TV career is over after speaking out about David Walliams allegations
Highlights Lucy Beaumont says she fears she may never work in television again after identifying herself as a whistleblo
IIT Kharagpur becomes first IIT to offer NMC-accredited postgraduate medical degrees
IIT Kharagpur is set to become the first IIT to offer postgraduate medical degree programmes. The inaugural cohort of MD
Andhra urges Walmart to source from MSMEs
On Thursday, Andhra Pradesh called on American retail major Walmart to expand its local procurement by bringing the stat
UP elections: Who will Owaisi-Azad alliance hurt most? Explained in 5 charts
The Owaisi-Azad alliance Samajik Parivartan Morcha will attempt to bring Dalits, Muslims and backward communities togeth
Balochistan: Massive blast in Pakistani Army camp kills dozens of security personnel
Digital Desk | Quetta, Nov 12 (IANS) Dozens of Pakistani Army personnel have reportedly been killed after an explosives-
The Fulcrum of Growth: Indias upward and inevitable trajectory
Digital Desk | In late October, New Delhi hosted the internationally recognised standards body, TIC Councils first globa
How to stop your MacBook sleeping when the lid is closed
Macworld Many Mac users want to turn their MacBook into a desktop-style workstation, using an external display, keyboard
Bhubaneswar Land Fraud: Data Entry Operator Dismissed, Two Revenue Assistants Suspended
Authorities have taken strict disciplinary action following a major land registration fraud at the Sub-Registrars office
Brooklyn building collapse leaves multiple people dead and at least 17 injured
At least five people were killed and 17 others injured Wednesday, when a three-story building collapsed in the Flatbush
DU associate professor sent on leave after sexual harassment complaint by student
An associate professor at Delhi University's Satyawati College has been placed on leave and issued a show-cause notice f
Samsung Galaxy S27+, Galaxy S27 Pro, and Galaxy S27 Ultra dummy units have been spotted in leaked images, revealing thei
India, South Korea can lead shipping decarbonisation via green-ammonia corridor: Report
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 12 (IANS) India and South Korea can accelerate shipping decarbonisation through a green-am
Punjab Kings Co-Owner Ness Wadia Backs Juhi Chawla In Moving Up IPL To January
Punjab Kings co-owner Ness Wadia has endorsed Kolkata Knight Riders co-owner Juhi Chawla's idea of starting the IPL in J
PM Modi to visit Philippines next week for ASEAN-India Summit
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 12 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to travel to the Philippines next week to at
With about a month left for the mini auction for IPL 2027, Virender Sehwag's son Aryavir Sehwag is showing excellent for
Delhi L-G TS Sandhu to kick off 'Yamuna Dialogues' for river rejuvenation on Nov 20
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 12 (IANS) Delhi Lieutenant Governor T.S. Sandhu will begin discussions on river rejuvenati
Manoj Bajpayee has opened up about the challenges of portraying Masterji in Last Man In Tower, revealing how the charact
India and EU discuss security, economic, technological and people-to-people cooperation
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 12 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar met Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann,
Government moves to cut packaging costs for pubs, restaurants and drinks businesses
Direct supplies of glass drinks containers to hospitality venues will be exempt from EPR fees from April 2027 A pub sell
With right opportunities, students can help build 'Viksit Bharat@2047': President Murmu
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 12 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu said on Thursday that there is no dearth of talent in o
Bomb Hoax Names Amitabh Bachchan's Home After Bulletproof Glass Upgrade
Security agencies in Mumbai were put on alert after a new email threatened to blow up multiple locations in the city, in
US withdraws from FIFA U-17 World Cup in Qatar amid Middle East security concerns
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 12 (IANS) The United States has withdrawn from the FIFA U-17 World Cup in Qatar, with secu
Fake Bomb Threat For Diljit Dosanjh Concert: Hacked Account Used
Police in Indore have traced one of the multiple fake bomb threat emails targeting Punjabi actor-singer Diljit Dosanjh's
Mumbai on alert after multiple bomb threats target key locations
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Dedication, Discipline, and Self-Confidence: President Murmu
President Droupadi Murmu today called upon young minds to aim high and pursue their ambitions with dedication, disciplin
'Hardik Made A Mistake By Leaving GT': Mohammed Kaif's Advice To Pandya After MI-PBKS Trade
Hardik led Gujarat Titans to the IPL title in their debut season, but his return to Mumbai Indians did not produce the s
Traffic Police Brace for Winter Rush, DIG Orders Crackdown on Violations
Srinagar, Nov 12 Deputy Inspector General of Police, Traffic Kashmir Range, Haseeb-ur-Rehman (IPS), on Thursday chaired
Delhi AAP MLA Jarnail Singh reported receiving a threatening message demanding Rs 7 crore. The message, purportedly from
ReNew Commits Rs 29K Cr For Pumped Storage, Green Ammonia Projects In AP
Renewable energy company ReNew has made an in-principle commitment to invest Rs 29,500 crore in two clean energy project
'Iran Decides': Russia Says Tehran Has Final Say on Nuclear Material; 'Proposal Still On The Table'
Russia has sent a significant message on Iran's nuclear standoff, declaring that Tehran alone has the authority to decid
Iran Unveils Fattah-2; Deadliest Hypersonic Beast In IRGC's Arsenal; 'Impossible To Intercept'
Iran has offered new details about its Fattah-2 hypersonic glide vehicle, with IRGC Brigadier General Ali Reza Balali de
Majcen Arrives At Mumbai City FC Amidst ISL Struggles
Mumbai City FC has signed experienced Slovenian centre-forward Luka Majcen to bolster their squad amidst a challenging I
Former India cricketer gives his take on the Hardik Pandya after massive trade with Punjab Kings
The IPL (Indian Premier League) 2027 mini auction is right around the corner; the marquee event is slated to be held in
Ness Wadia agrees with Juhi Chawla's suggestion of starting the IPL in January, stressing that it is reliant on the cric
Justice V. Lakshminarayanan told that the charge sheet was filed before a special court for POCSO cases in Chennai on No
IPL in January? Ness Wadia Backs Juhi Chawla's Schedule Shift Idea
Punjab Kings co-owner Ness Wadia has endorsed Kolkata Knight Riders co-owner Juhi Chawla's idea of starting the IPL in J
Abhinav Mukund Advocates for Rishabh Pant as Opener for IPL 2027
Former cricketer Abhinav Mukund suggests Rishabh Pant should open with KL Rahul in IPL 2027, questioning recent trades b
Two lose nearly 1 crore in separate online trading frauds in Keralams Kozhikode
Preliminary investigations revealed that the duped funds were systematically routed through multiple mule bank accounts
RBI plans curbs on private equity firms controlling stakes in multiple non-bank lenders: Report
India's central bank is working on new rules to prevent private equity firms from holding controlling stakes in multiple
Cant Target Anyone Individually, India Bowl Well As A Unit, Says Tim Seifert
ODI World Cup: New Zealand wicketkeeper-batter Tim Seifert said Indias bowling attack was too well-rounded for his side
RBI weighs banning private equity firms from controlling multiple non-bank lenders
The central bank is concerned about contagion effects if PE firm is under stress, sources say; smaller stakes of 15% or
Having failed to reach the playoffs in the last two seasons, Delhi Capitals could consider a change in leadership ahead
We may be living in times dominated by hyper-masculine and gory films, but the charm of a clean, feel-good entertainer n
Brooklyn building collapse leaves at least 2 people dead and 17 injured
At least two people were killed and 17 others injured Wednesday, when a three-story building collapsed in the Flatbush n
'Chilling Reminder': Mamata Attacks BJP After TMC Leader Ujjal Biswas' Death
Former West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee has accused the BJP of pursuing a polit
IPL 2027: Akash Ambani bids farewell to Hardik Pandya, welcomes Arshdeep to MI
MI co-owner Akash Ambani praised Hardik Pandya's contribution and welcomed India's leading T20I wicket-taker Arshdeep Si
Rely On Seam, Not Swing, Nabi Reveals Rohit, Kohli's Advice NZ
In New Zealand: India pacer Auqib Nabi said the advice he got from Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill was to re
Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra Still in Development, Skydance Games Says After Cancellation Rumours
Development on Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra is still ongoing, Skydance Games has clarified after rumours that claimed the
No proof, no divorce: Telangana HC rejects husband
Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court has dismissed an appeal filed by a man seeking divorce from his wife on the grounds
Top Russian diplomat says too soon to say trust restored between Moscow and Kyiv after talks
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said it was too soon to say that trust had been restored between Russia a
Make India your address, says Piyush Goyal as he exhorts global investors
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday sought investments from global investors, urging industries to f
Delhi Capitals Face Leadership Dilemma as Aakash Chopra Highlights KL Rahul as Strong Candidate
Aakash Chopra discusses the leadership challenges for Delhi Capitals ahead of the IPL, suggesting KL Rahul as a key capt
Irans Guards say accident left two tankers on fire in Hormuz
Iranian forces have made multiple announcements in recent weeks of ships catching fire attempting to use routes that Teh
RBI plans to ban private equity firms from holding controlling stakes in multiple NBFCs
4th ODI: Iyer takes charge as India eye series seal against reshuffled New Zealand (Preview)
Digital Desk | Mount Maunganui, Nov 12 (IANS) Shreyas Iyer will begin his stint as Indias ODI captain in the absence of
Why not have Pant and Rahul open?: Abhinav Mukund questions DCs top-order balance after trade
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 12 (IANS) Former India batter Abhinav Mukund has urged Delhi Capitals to reconsider their
Air India passenger held over hoax hijack threat on Kolkata-Mumbai flight
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Nov 12 (IANS) A passenger was apprehended and handed over to the airport police after allegedly
RBI to ban private equity firms from controlling multiple non-bank lenders
Indian banks and non-bank lenders have seen a rush of foreign investor interest as demand for credit in the economy rema
Saudi money flowing to Pakistan in return for military support: Report
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 12 (IANS) Saudi Arabia has been bailing out cash-starved Pakistan by extending loans at cr
Mohammed Kaif Recalls Hardik Pandya's Blunder As He Leaves Mumbai Indians For Punjab Kings
Former Indian cricketer Mohammed Kaif opined that all-rounder Hardik Pandya made a mistake by leaving Gujarat Titans (GT
Gunfire Targets Coal Companies in Jharkhand Amid Rising Crime
Criminal activity is on the rise in Jharkhands coal sector, with multiple attacks reported on companies and their employ
'Who Will Captain The Side: Aakash Chopra Flags DCs Leadership Uncertainty After Pant Trade
Lucknow Super Giants: Former India cricketer and commentator Aakash Chopra has questioned Delhi Capitals leadership pla
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Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Nov 12 (IANS) My daughter was supposed to celebrate her 'haldi' ceremony today. Instead, I am
Fujairah midnight crash: Several dead after truck hits multiple vehicles
A devastating crash unfolded on Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Road, resulting in numerous casualties and injuries. Swiftly re
Digital Desk | Jaipur, Nov 12 (IANS) Fugitive Naresh Meena, who has a symbolic 25-paise bounty on his head, made a surpr
Make India your address: Piyush Goyal pitches India as safe investment destination
Piyush Goyal addressed the CII Partnership Summit 2026 to attract global investments and promote India. He emphasized th
Hardik Pandya's long-term Punjab Kings move will support Shreyas Iyer, says Ness Wadia
Punjab Kings co-owner Ness Wadia expressed confidence in Hardik Pandya's potential contribution to the team. Pandya join
IPL 2027: Irfan Pathan backs Hardik Pandya at PBKS but flags bowling attack
Irfan Pathan praised Hardik Pandya's addition to PBKS' batting lineup while highlighting major concerns over their bowli
'W will captain the side: Aakash Chopra flags DCs leadership uncertainty after Pant trade
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 12 (IANS) Former India cricketer and commentator Aakash Chopra has questioned Delhi Capita
Google Labs announced a new experimental tool on Wednesday to help make group planning and collaboration more interactiv
Vivo X500, Vivo X500 Pro, and Vivo X500 Pro Max will be launched in India on November 26, along with the new Vivo Watch
Axar 'Reluctant' To Lead Delhi Capitals
Axar Patel has asked to be relieved of the Delhi Capitals captaincy for IPL 2027 after two seasons without reaching the
The Work Behind Every Society: How NoBrokerHood Keeps 25,000+ Communities Running
PNN Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], November 12: A food delivery executive arrives at the gate of a residential complex.
As Nvidias board of directors weighs the future of Chief Executive Officer Jensen Huang following disclosures of multipl
Ramayana: Part One has continued its impressive run at the box office, maintaining its momentum through the first week.
Iran's Blunt Message To US; Vance Denied Face-To-Face Meeting By Top Iranian Security Official
US Vice President JD Vance is reportedly considering direct negotiations with a senior Iranian security official as Pres