Chief Economic Advisor V. Anantha Nageswaran said India’s GDP is expected to surpass USD 4 trillion this fiscal year, up from USD 3.9 trillion in March 2025. He emphasized that economic growth is crucial amid global flux. Nageswaran also reaffirmed India’s commitment to net-zero emissions by 2070 while addressing climate challenges.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma told the assembly that singer Zubeen Garg’s death in Singapore was clearly murder, not an accident. An FIR was filed the day after his death, and police added murder charges soon after. Seven people have been arrested, and over 250 statements have been recorded as the SIT continues its […]
A resurfaced 2017 clip shows Amitabh Bachchan revealing that Dharmendra personally recommended him for Sholay, calling him a wonderful friend and human being. Dharmendra later confirmed Amitabh disclosed the story first. Their bond spanned films like Chupke Chupke. Dharmendra, who died at 89, was honoured by major Bollywood stars at his last rites.
The Election Commission of India will meet a Trinamool Congress delegation on Friday at 11 am, following a request by party leader Derek O’Brien. The meeting comes amid the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in 12 states, including West Bengal. Mamata Banerjee had sought intervention on poll staff and private booth proposals.
At least nine Booth-Level Officers have died amid intense pressure during voter list revisions across several states. Opposition leaders blame the Election Commission for unbearable workloads, while the EC cites improved allowances. Stress-driven resignations, hospitalisations, and protests highlight mounting strain on BLOs, who juggle alongside regular jobs.
‘Stranger Things Season 5’, the final season, arrives on Netflix with a darker story and four long episodes in Part 1. It releases in India on November 27 at 6:30 AM in several languages. Part 2 is scheduled for release on December 26, followed by a movie-length finale on January 1, marking the end of […]
Australian Senator Pauline Hanson was barred from Parliament for the rest of the year after wearing a burqa in protest of her proposed ban. The Senate passed a censure motion, citing mockery of Muslims and social harm. Critics condemned the act as disrespectful and part of Hanson’s repeated targeting of minorities.
Actor Celina Jaitly has filed a domestic violence case against her husband Peter Haag, seeking ₹50 crore compensation and ₹10 lakh monthly maintenance. She also requested custody of their three children and a restraint order on Haag entering her Mumbai home. Separately, Jaitly recently sought court help regarding her brother’s illegal detention in the UAE.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has introduced the Assam Prohibition of Polygamy Bill, 2025, in the state assembly, aiming to outlaw polygamy. The opposition Congress, CPI(M) and Raijor Dal MLAs walked out after a debate on singer Zubeen Garg’s death, so the bill was tabled without them, present for further review.
Microsoft introduced Fara-7B, a small language model designed for agentic tasks directly on users’ devices. Termed a Computer Use Agent (CUA), it interacts with interfaces like the mouse and keyboard, delivering performance comparable to larger AI systems. Local data storage reduces latency and enhances user privacy, the company noted.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Lord Ram represents a complete value system and resides in every Indian home. He emphasized overcoming the pervasive mindset of mental slavery to achieve India’s 2047 development dreams. Modi added that as the mother of democracy, India must break free from colonial-era thinking to fully realize its potential.
Ticket sales for Ram Pothineni’s ‘Andhra King Taluka’ are now live ahead of its November 27, 2025, release in Telugu and Kannada. The film, directed by Mahesh Babu P and starring Bhagyashri Borse, also features Upendra, Rahul Ramakrishna, and Rao Ramesh in key roles. Fans are eagerly awaiting premiere show details.
In the second Test at Guwahati, South Africa lost their fourth wicket as Tony D’George, on 49, was bowled LBW by Ravindra Jadeja in the 58.1 over. Wiaan Mulder (11) has joined Tristan Stubbs (54) at the crease, with South Africa standing at 194/4 after 65 overs, leading India by 482 runs.
Global tech giant Apple is laying off dozens of employees across its sales division, impacting account managers who work with businesses and govt agencies. The cuts also affect staff at Apple’s briefing centres. Affected employees have until January 20, 2026, to secure a new role, after which they will receive a severance package.
Subramanya Shashti, known as Skanda Shashti, will be celebrated tomorrow, Nov 26, as a solemn day in honour of Lord Murugan. Devotees observe fasting and perform special pujas, invoking His blessings for courage and prosperity. Lord Murugan, worshipped under many names -Subramanya, Kartikeya, Skanda, Kumara, and Shanmukha- is deeply revered on this tithi.