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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 […]
The Sensex and Nifty opened at fresh record levels in early trade on Wednesday, November 19, 2025. The Sensex started trading today at 84678.60, up at 5.58 points or 0.01%, and the Nifty was at 25898.20, down at 11.85 points or 0.05%. Meanwhile, the Indian rupee was trading today at 88.55 against the dollar.
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar will become the leader of the NDA today. He will be elected as leader of the JD(U) legislature party at 11 am, and to become NDA leader, the elections will be done at 3:30 pm. Later, he will submit his resignation to Governor Arif Mohammad Khan and will present letters of […]
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.
Allari Naresh’s suspense thriller “12A Railway Colony” releases on November 21, directed and edited by Nani Kasaragadda from a story by Dr. Anil Vishwanath of “Polimera” fame. The film has secured a U/A certificate with a 125-minute runtime. With strong promotions and Kamakshi Bhaskarla as the female lead, the thriller has solid commercial potential.
Probiotic-rich yogurt supports gut flora, boosts immunity, and improves digestion while reducing the risk of gastrointestinal infections. For maximum benefit, choose plain, unsweetened options with live cultures. A daily serving also promotes mental well-being through the gut-brain connection, contributing to overall health and balanced digestive function.
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.
A US federal judge dismissed the FTC’s antitrust case against Meta, ruling the company does not hold a social media monopoly. Judge James Boasberg said Meta competes closely with TikTok and YouTube as platforms now share similar short-video features. The decision marks a major setback for US antitrust efforts against Big Tech after years of […]
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.