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Jammu and Kashmir Police, following leads from the second detained doctor in the Anantnag Government Medical College case, seized two AK-47 rifles and nearly 350 kg of explosives from Faridabad, Haryana. This major recovery marks a significant escalation in the ongoing investigation, highlighting the serious security implications tied to the case.
Campaigning for Bihar’s 2nd phase of Assembly Elections ended on Sunday, with voting scheduled for Tuesday across 122 constituencies in 20 districts. Security has been heightened statewide, with police and central forces deployed at sensitive areas. DGP Vinay Kumar said deployment and monitoring have been strengthened to ensure peaceful polling on November 11.
Delhi’s air quality remained in the ‘very poor’ category today as a thick layer of smog enveloped the city, with the AQI recorded at 345 at 7 am, according to CPCB. Amid worsening pollution, parents, children, and environmental activists gathered at India Gate on Sunday, urging the government to take immediate and effective measures for […]
The Andhra Pradesh School Education Department has announced the schedule for summative exams across all schools in the state. The exams will be conducted from today, to Nov 19. Timings are set from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM for classes 1-5, 1:15 PM to 4:15 PM for classes 6-7, and 9:15 AM to 12:30 PM […]
In a tragic incident, five members of a family died after the roof of their Indira Awas Yojana house collapsed while they were sleeping in Manas village, Danapur, Patna district, late Sunday night. The victims were identified as Bablu Khan, his wife Roshan Khatoon, their son Mohammad Chand, and daughters Rukhshar and Chandni, officials said.
As the US govt shutdown reached day 40, over 2,000 flights were cancelled and 8,000 delayed nationwide, FlightAware reported. The FAA’s 10% capacity cut at 40 major airports began Friday amid staff shortages and rising controller absences. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned travel disruptions will worsen ahead of Thanksgiving if the shutdown continues.
The record US government shutdown is close to ending as moderate Senate Democrats back a deal to reopen agencies and fund key departments for a year. The bill restores pay for furloughed workers and withheld payments to states. A Senate vote is planned Sunday, though House approval remains uncertain amid disputes over Obamacare subsidies and […]
The Assam Cabinet approved a Bill banning polygamy, making it a punishable offence with up to seven years’ imprisonment and compensation for victims. CM Himanta Biswa Sarma said it excludes Scheduled Tribes and six Scheduled Areas, with exemptions for certain Muslim residents. He also discussed arms license scrutiny and land regulation initiatives.
The Taliban government expressed disappointment over Afghanistan’s exclusion from COP30 in Brazil, despite being highly vulnerable to climate change. Its environmental agency said the decision contradicts climate justice principles. Afghanistan, contributing just 0.06% of global emissions, faces worsening droughts impacting agriculture and groundwater levels.
Seven migrants from Myanmar died and 13 were rescued after a boat carrying hundreds capsized near Malaysia, officials said. The vessel left Myanmar’s Rakhine state and split into smaller boats before one sank near Thailand. Rescuers recovered bodies off Langkawi, while UNHCR urged stronger regional efforts to prevent such migrant tragedies.
A SpiceJet flight SG670 from Mumbai to Kolkata made an emergency landing late Sunday after reporting an engine failure, Kolkata airport officials said. “The flight landed safely, and the full emergency has been withdrawn,” officials told news agencies. All passengers and crew were reported safe, with no casualties during the incident.
16 defence PSUs plan to spend over ₹32,000 crore on R&D over the next 5 years to develop indigenous military hardware, officials said. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will review their performance today. Under 2025’s ‘Year of Reforms’, DPSUs aim to double past R&D investment of ₹30,952 crore, boosting technology, exports, and indigenisation.
A day after Delhi’s Air Quality Index crossed 400, parents, environmentalists, and concerned citizens gathered at India Gate to demand urgent government action on deteriorating air quality. Protesters highlighted the severe health risks from toxic air. Police intervened, detaining several participants for holding the demonstration without official permission.
China has suspended its ban on approving exports of “dual-use items” related to gallium, germanium, antimony, and super-hard materials to the United States. The suspension is effective immediately and will remain in place until November 27, 2026. The Commerce Ministry announced the decision in an official statement today.
A strong earthquake struck northern Japan this evening, triggering several aftershocks, the Japan Meteorological Agency reported. In response, authorities issued a tsunami advisory, warning coastal residents to take precautions. Officials urged people to stay vigilant as emergency teams monitored the situation and assessed potential damage from the series of tremors.