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Delhi Police found three 9mm calibre cartridges at the Red Fort blast site. These cartridges are restricted to armed forces. The weapon remains unfound. The investigation is probing the source of the ammunition. Security agencies are examining footage and forensic evidence. The blast killed 12 people. In a major development in the Red Fort car blast case, Delhi Police sources on Sunday confirmed that three cartridges recovered from the site, two live and one empty, were of 9mm calibre, a firear ...Read More >
Mohammed Siraj produced one of the most dramatic dismissals of the first Test between India and South Africa as their fiery fast bowler sent Simon Harmer's off stump flying in a stunning display of sheer precision, brutality, and accuracy at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. On the third ball of the 53rd over, Mohammed Siraj delivered a moment of pure destruction when he came on for his second over of South Africa's second innings at the Eden Gardens. Siraj sent in a length ball that angled towards ...Read More >
While the Jan Suraaj may be the latest to bite the dust, there have been other parties that created a strong buzz but failed to succeed at the hustings such as actor-turned-politician Kamal Haasan's Makkal Needhi Maiam, which drew a blank in the 2021 Tamil Nadu assembly polls. Going forward, all eyes are now on the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), founded last year by actor-turned-politician Vijay. The debacle of Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj party in the Bihar assembly elections has put the spot ...Read More >
Chennai: Reiterating that the electoral battle in Tamil Nadu has effectively narrowed down to a contest between DMK and TVK, actor-turned-politician Vijay on Saturday accused his rival party of resorting to "all kinds of tricks" to prevent enrolment of TVK supporters, particularly Gen Z voters, whom he described as a "powerful force", during the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. He urged them to remain firm and vigilant, stating that "voting is not just our right, but ...Read More >
Bengaluru: India has its task cut out in the Billie Jean King Cup playoffs, beginning at the SM Krishna Tennis Stadium on Friday. The odds are stacked against the hosts, who are logged alongside higher-rated sides in Netherlands and Slovenia in Group G.The gulf in rankings between India and its opponents this weekend, underlines the challenge that lies ahead. Sahaja Yamalapalli, No. 309, leads India's singles lineup, followed by Shrivalli Bhamidipaty at No. 381. In contrast, the Netherlands boas ...Read More >
US President Donald Trump has reduced import duties on nearly 200 agricultural and food products, benefiting Indian suppliers of spices, tea, and processed foods. This move aims to address domestic pressure over rising prices, with India's exports of spices and processed foods expected to see significant gains. Indian suppliers of spices, tea and several processed foods are set to benefit after US President Donald Trump reduced import duties on close to 200 agricultural and food products, repor ...Read More >
Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar stated his aim to make Hindus in Telangana a significant vote bank. He alleged that non-BJP parties are trying to appease the Muslim population. Kumar expressed his desire to see Hindu dharma flourish. He also praised Pawan Kalyan for his support of Sanatana Dharma. The minister urged the Kapu community to prioritize national service. Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay Kumar on Sunday alleged that non-BJP parties are trying to appease Muslims ...Read More >
Supreme Court Justice P S Narasimha urged lawyers to use virtual hearings. This advice comes as Delhi-NCR faces severe air pollution. Justice Narasimha warned that masks might not be enough. He stated the toxic air could cause permanent damage. Delhi's air quality has been in the 'severe' category this week. New Delhi: Supreme Court judge Justice P S Narasimha on Thursday advised lawyers to appear virtually instead of attending court in person, citing the hazardous air quality in Delhi-NCR. Th ...Read More >
Sanju Samson and Ravindra Jadeja have traded clubs R. Satish Babu/AFP via Getty Images; Dipayan Bose/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images The Indian Premier League will return in late March with noise, colour and a weight of expectation. It is a two-month festival that draws millions to screens and fills stadiums across the country. This year's iteration ended with something unprecedented as Virat Kohli and Royal Challengers Bangalore finally lifted the trophy after an 18-year wait. It was ...Read More >
Chandigarh: Punjab education minister Harjot Singh Bains flagged off the third batch of 72 primary cadre teachers for a 15-day training at the University of Turku, Finland. The group includes block primary education officers (BPEOs), centre head teachers (CHTs), head teachers (HTs), and ETT teachers.Punjab education minister Harjot Singh Bains said this batch will take the total to 216 teachers who have imbibed Finland's pedagogy excellence, showcasing the govt's commitment to education transfor ...Read More >
'When they have momentum, they go even harder. So fortunately, he was able to make a mistake. I was able to grab him with my small hands' IMAGE: Temba Bavuma takes the catch to dismiss Axar Patel off the bowling of Keshav Maharaj. Photograph: BCCI South African captain Temba Bavuma mixed grit with humour after his team's shock win over India in Kolkata, celebrating his hard-fought fifty and the "small hands" catch that turned the match on its head. Bavuma's resilient half-century, spinner Sim ...Read More >
Bihar Election Results: Despite predictions of decline, Nitish Kumar's JD(U) has staged a remarkable comeback in the Bihar elections, defying anti-incumbency and voter fatigue. His personal brand, associated with governance, social harmony, and welfare schemes, particularly for women, proved resilient, overshadowing concerns about his health and political realignments. As counting trends for the 2025 Bihar Assembly election suggest a sweeping victory for the NDA, one pattern is unmistakable. Bi ...Read More >
Kandhamal district is experiencing a severe cold wave, with G Udayagiri recording the lowest temperature at 7 degrees Celsius. Residents are struggling to venture out due to the biting cold and fog, with many resorting to bonfires for warmth. The district administration has taken measures to house the homeless. Berhampur: The cold wave continued to sweep across Kandhamal district, as temperatures plummeted further in several places on Friday.G Udayagiri, a hill town, was the coldest place with ...Read More >
Around 20 people, including children, were travelling from Gujarat's Sabarkantha district to Ramdevra in Rajasthan when a truck loaded with millet sacks rammed into their tempo, which was coming from the opposite direction on NH-125 near Khari Beri village in Balesar, around 5.30 am. "The impact was severe as the front portion of the tempo was completely crushed, while the truck overturned after the collision," an officer said. According to police officers, three people died on the spot, and t ...Read More >
BJP Bihar chief Dilip Jaiswal expressed concern over Rohini Acharya's announcement to quit politics and disown her family, urging Lalu Prasad Yadav and Rabri Devi to intervene. Acharya alleged she was 'thrown out' by Tejashwi Yadav and MP Sanjay Yadav after questioning the RJD's election defeat, claiming she was disgraced and even hit. Following Rohini Acharya's announcement of quitting politics and disowning her family, Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) Bihar chief Dilip Jaiswal expressed his con ...Read More >
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], November 16 (ANI): India's head coach Gautam Gambhir said that Shubman Gill's neck injury is being assessed, with the physio expected to take a decision on his condition today. Gill did not take part in the first Test against South Africa at Eden Gardens after suffering a neck injury while batting on day two, which led to his hospitalisation. During the second day of the series opener on Saturday, Gill was taken from the stadium to a private hospital for scans. G ...Read More >
Kannur: Aneesh George, a Booth Level Officer (BLO) for Booth No. 18 in the Payyannur constituency, died by suicide in Ettukudukka of Kerala's Kannur around 11 am on Sunday, with the family blaming the election duty-related pressure behind the cause. Aneesh took the drastic step when there was no one at home. The victim was an employee at Ramanthali School and was assigned the BLO's task. It is learnt that Aneesh had spoken to his family and friends about the intense pressure of the assignment, ...Read More >
Patna: While the Bihar Assembly Election results of 2025 came as a shocker for the Congress-led 'Mahagathbandhan', the performance of the Jan Suraaj Party (JSP), led by poll strategist Prashant Kishor, threw a major upset as he failed to win a single seat. Kishor formed his own party, the JSP, in 2024 and contested all 238 seats. But it failed to open his account, and 98 per cent of his candidates forfeited their deposits. Despite that, many of the party candidates played a decisive role in sha ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Telangana's IT Minister Duddilla Sridhar Babu said that his government's goal is to develop Telangana as the country's aero engine capital by 2030. He said that a comprehensive roadmap is being prepared to develop the aerospace and defence ecosystem in partnership with leading industries and leading educational institutions. India's Aerospace and Defence Manufacturing Summit was jointly organised by the College of Defence Management and ISB Munjal Institute for Global Manufacturing a ...Read More >
New Delhi: India's enterprise AI landscape has reached an inflexion point as nearly half of Indian enterprises (47 per cent) now have multiple Generative AI (GenAI) use cases live while 23 per cent are in pilot stage - marking a decisive shift from pilots to performance, a report said on Sunday. Indian enterprises are demonstrating strong confidence by embedding AI into core business workflows to deliver measurable results. Notably, 76 per cent of business leaders believe that GenAI will have ...Read More >
Gandhinagar, November 16: Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the under-construction bullet train station in Gujarat's Surat on Saturday, where he reviewed the progress of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail Corridor (MAHSR). He interacted with the engineering and technical team of India's first bullet train project, took their feedback and also suggested the creation of a 'blue book' for documenting innovations and lessons learnt here. Interacting with a diverse group of managers, technical h ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: G. Udayagiri in Kandhamal; district recorded this season's lowest temperature of 5.8 degree Celsius, informed senior Meteorologist Uma Shankar Dash today. As per the data shared by Dash on his X handle, a total of 13 places of Odisha recorded temperatures below 12 degrees. According to him, Semiliguda reported the second lowest temperature of yesterday as it witnessed a temperature of 7.4 degrees. It was followed by Daringbadi, which is called the Kashmir of Odisha, where the merc ...Read More >
JODHPUR: At least five people were killed and 14 others sustained injuries after a trailer truck and a tempo carrying devotees collided near Khari Beri village on NH-125 in Jodhpur on Saturday, officials said.The injured were taken to MDM Hospital in Jodhpur for medical care. According to Dr Vikas Kumar, Superintendent of the hospital, three individuals were brought in dead, while 14 others are currently being treated. He said that among the injured, one patient has a severe abdominal wound, ano ...Read More >
New Delhi: Bollywood actor Imran Khan, who has been on a long hiatus and away from the spotlight, is reportedly all set to make his comeback. He will reunite with his Break Ke Baad director, Danish Aslam, returning to the screen nearly 15 years after the film's release. In a recent interview, Imran shared insights into his new project and also spoke about his co-star Bhumi Pednekar. Imran revealed that the past several years were spent navigating a divorce and focusing on personal growth. Spea ...Read More >
Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], November 16 (ANI): Punjab Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains on Sunday flagged off the third batch of 72 primary cadre teachers for a 15-day training programme at the University of Turku, Finland. Speaking about the initiative, Bains said, "... Today, the third batch of our primary teachers was sent to Finland. This batch started today and they will undergo training there until November 29th..." Also Read | Delhi: Major 'Digital Arrest' Syndicate Busted; 6 Held ...Read More >
Gorakhpur, Nov 16 (PTI) A massive fire erupted at the Waterways Restaurant & Banquet near the Taramandal Buddhist Museum here on Sunday, leaving one staff member dead and causing extensive property damage, officials said. The blaze, which started around 5 am, quickly spread through the entire three-storey building, with thick smoke engulfing the area and triggering panic among locals. Chief Fire Officer Santosh Kumar said the fire control room received an alert at 5:16 am, following which four ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Supreme Court is set to resume hearing on Monday the public interest litigation (PIL) concerning alarming air pollution levels in the national capital and the adjoining areas. The hearing assumes significance as stubble burning and stagnant weather conditions continue to push Delhi-NCR's air quality into the "severe" category. As per the cause list uploaded on the Apex Court's website, a Bench of Chief Justice of India (CJI) B.R. Gavai and Justices K. Vinod Chandran and N.V. Anj ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay Kumar on Sunday alleged that non-BJP parties are trying to appease Muslims and vowed to make Hindus in Telangana a key political vote bank. Speaking at a 'Karthika Vana Bhojanalu' (community meal) event organised by the Kapu community, Sanjay Kumar claimed that non-BJP parties are trying to appease the 12 per cent Muslim population in the state."My aim is to make the 80 per cent Hindus in Telangana a vote bank. I will create an at ...Read More >
NEW DELHI - Indian agricultural exporters are among the winners from U.S. President Donald Trump's exemption of dozens of food items from his reciprocal tariffs regime, which some analysts say could help to revive lost demand. Trump on Friday removed tariffs he had imposed on more than 200 food products, including beef, as consumer concerns mount over rising U.S. grocery prices. Unlike EU and Vietnamese suppliers facing 15-20% duties, Indian exporters of tea, coffee, spices and cashew nuts wer ...Read More >
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], November 16 (ANI): Head coach Gautam Gambhir offered a clear and collective perspective after India fell to a narrow 30-run defeat against South Africa in the first Test at Eden Gardens. Stressing that the loss was not down to any single department. Reflecting on the result, Gambhir said that the responsibility of winning or losing lies with the entire unit. "First thing is that you lose as a team and win as a team. It's not like a single department wins a test m ...Read More >
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