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Delhi court sent Al Falah University founder Jawad Ahmed Siddiqui to 13-day ED custody after his arrest under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act. The probe, based on two FIRs, alleges the university falsely claimed NAAC accreditation and UGC 12B recognition to mislead students. UGC confirmed it is only a state private university under Section […]
Delhi’s air quality remains alarming, with an average AQI of 386 today, Nov 19. Sixteen of 39 stations recorded ‘severe’ levels above 400, with Wazirpur worst at 446. GRAP Stage 3 restrictions are in force, halting construction and limiting traffic. Primary classes shifted to hybrid mode. Nearby areas: Greater Noida 450, Noida 410, Ghaziabad 435.
Senior Congress leader P. Chidambaram has expressed worry over the rising number of dog bites and rabies-related deaths in Tamil Nadu. He said that around 5.25 l dog bite cases and 28 deaths are recorded in the state in this year only. He urged dog lovers to follow the orders of the apex court and […]
Heavy rainfall is forecast for Tamil Nadu’s Mayiladuthurai and Cuddalore districts today due to a low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal and the Kumari Sea. Chennai saw intermittent moderate to heavy showers across several neighbourhoods on Tuesday, while parts of southern, western, and OMR regions, along with Chengalpattu district, also reported heavy rain.
US President Donald Trump repeated his claim that he stopped a war between India and Pakistan during a meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at the Oval Office. Trump said he had prevented “eight wars,” including one between the two South Asian nations, adding that several peace efforts and negotiations took place directly […]
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan approved Rajasthan’s proposal to procure oilseeds and pulses worth ₹9,436 crore under the Price Support and Market Intervention Schemes, ensuring better prices for farmers. Andhra Pradesh will also see procurement of groundnut and onions. The move supports MSP assurance ahead of the Kharif 2025-26 season.
Trump said he has likely chosen the next Federal Reserve chair, while claiming people are stopping him from firing current chief Jerome Powell. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has shortlisted Christopher Waller, Michelle Bowman, Kevin Warsh, Kevin Hassett and Rick Rieder. Trump hinted at both “surprising” and “standard” contenders but revealed no favorite.
An Israeli drone strike on the Ein el-Hilweh Palestinian refugee camp in southern Lebanon killed 13 people and wounded several others, the deadliest attack since last year’s ceasefire. The strike hit a car near a mosque in Sidon. Israel claimed it targeted a Hamas training site, while Hamas denied this, saying the attack struck a […]
EAM Jaishankar met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow to review preparations for the upcoming India-Russia annual summit. Jaishankar conveyed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s greetings and discussed regional and global issues. The meeting, attended by senior officials, comes ahead of Putin’s expected visit to India around December 5 for summit talks.
Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal reviewed the Yamuna Boat Tourism and Ferry Infrastructure Project, set to introduce eco-friendly cruises and ferry services between Sonia Vihar and Jagatpur. Developed at a cost of ₹20 crore, the corridor will use electric-solar hybrid boats and aims to boost green tourism, connectivity, and sustainable water transport in Delhi.
Minister Piyush Goyal launched the Trade Intelligence and Analytics (TIA) Portal, urging analysis of services sector trade data to unlock global opportunities. The portal offers over 270 analytics, real-time trade insights, FTA guidance, export opportunities, and competitor analysis, helping exporters, MSMEs, startups, and stakeholders make informed decisions.
A 4.1-magnitude earthquake struck California, causing tremors in Paso Robles, Atascadero, and Templeton, a census-designated place in San Luis Obispo County. The US Geological Survey (USGS) recorded the quake, with its epicenter near Templeton. The earthquake occurred 23 miles from San Luis Obispo and eight miles from Atascadero, shaking local communities.
The Telangana government has initiated a new scheme to support women’s self-help groups in the state. Under the scheme, the govt will provide a total of 600 buses to women’s self-help groups. Every SHG will receive one bus, and they will become owners and can earn through this. It will benefit women’s groups with stable […]
Nagaland CM Neiphiu has announced that Ireland will be the official partner for the state’s Hornbill Festival 2025. Irish Ambassador Kevin added that they will curate investment roundtables, music showcases, public art installations, and literary & theatre-arts work. Traditional Irish ballads and rare folk songs will be brought to the Hornbill Festival.
Telangana IT & Electronics & Communication Minister Sridhar Babu launched WhatsApp ‘Meeseva’ services. With this, more than 580 services are available on WhatsApp. Services like issuance of ration cards, slot booking for registration, market prices of crops, divine darshans, and student attendance have been made available through WhatsApp.