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NEW DELHI-Rohini Acharya, daughter of RJD supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav, on November 16 levelled serious allegations of being humiliated and physically intimidated, which compelled her to leave behind her "crying parents and sisters" and depart. Rohini posted in Hindi (loosely translated),

SRINAGAR-A day after his identity was confirmed by matching DNA with his mother, security forces on November 14, demolished the house of Dr. Umar Nabi, the prime accused in the Delhi blast in which 12 people were killed and many

HYDERABAD-A Hyderabad family lost 18 of its members in the horrific bus accident near Medina in Saudi Arabia, which claimed the lives of 45 Umra pilgrims from this southern city. Three generations of the family of Shaikh Naseeruddin, a retired railway employee, lost their

NEW DELHI-India on November 17 said that it has noted the verdict announced by the so-called 'International Crimes Tribunal of Bangladesh' concerning former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and remains committed to the best interests of the people of the neighboring

KOLKATA-India's head coach Gautam Gambhir has defended the pitch curator amid the criticism of the Eden Gardens' pitch, stating that they got ‘exactly’ what they had asked for and "there were no demons" in the wicket. Reigning World Test Champions South

NEW DELHI-Investigations into the Red Fort blast that killed 12 people and injured dozens have revealed a sophisticated, white-collar terror network directly controlled by Pakistan’s ISI, but routed through Afghanistan, Turkey and other countries to mask Islamabad’s involvement. Intelligence Bureau officials

KOLKATA-India’s Test skipper Shubman Gill has been released from the Kolkata hospital where he was treated for a neck spasm suffered during the opening Test against South Africa. Despite being discharged, uncertainty continues to surround his availability for the second Test in

NEW DELHI- Prime Minister Narendra Modi has declared the NDA's decisive victory in the Bihar Assembly elections as the foundation for the BJP's next offensive: against the Trinamool Congress (TMC) government of West Bengal. Speaking at the BJP headquarters after the

NEW DELHI-Hours after the National Democratic Alliance romped home with over 200 seats in Bihar, senior Congress leader and Rajya Sabha MP Jairam Ramesh launched a blistering attack on the Election Commission, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and Home Minister Amit Shah, accusing

KOLKATA- Jasprit Bumrah delivered a firm message after dismantling South Africa with a superb 5-27 on the first day of the first Test at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on November 14: he is not interested in answering questions about workload

NEW DELHI- Member of Parliament Raghav Chadha shared an anecdote from his early political career, revealing that senior leader Jyotiraditya Scindia offered him support following his first electoral defeat. Speaking at a fireside chat during the FICCI Young Leaders Summit 2025

KOLKATA- India skipper Shubman Gill admitted that he was “still trying to figure out how to balance” playing across three formats as he is set to lead India in the Test series after featuring in the white-ball tour of Australia. After their white-ball

MUMBAI – Sixteen of the 25 companies featured on the ‘Fortune World’s Best Workplaces 2025’ list have operations in India, according to a report released on November 13. The list, compiled by Great Place To Work and Fortune magazine, was based on surveys of

NEW DELHI- The Election Commission of India (ECI) on November 13 announced comprehensive arrangements for the counting of votes in the Bihar Assembly Elections 2025, scheduled for November 14. The announcement follows record voter participation. For the counting day, elaborate arrangements have

NEW DELHI- US President Donald Trump’s foreign policy is increasingly shaped by his personal interest in cryptocurrency, according to an article in the ‘Pakistan Observer’ newspaper. This interest has led to "the recalibration of Washington’s approach toward Pakistan, a country once viewed predominantly through the lens

NEW DELHI – Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Defense Minister Rajnath Singh, and Home Minister Amit Shah have vowed that those responsible for the November 10 Red Fort explosion that killed Indian citizens will be brought to justice. Details emerging from an arms

NEW DELHI -India captain Harmanpreet Kaur said winning the 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup was not an overnight success, and happened due to two years of sustained preparation. India beat South Africa by 52 runs in the final at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai

NEW DELHI- Delhi-NCR woke up to a thick blanket of smog on November 9 as the Air Quality Index (AQI) plunged into the 'very poor' category across several parts of the city. In some areas, the situation was even grimmer, as AQI readings slipped into the 'severe' zone. The Central Pollution Control

NEW DELHI- The Supreme Court on November 7 issued a slew of directions to insulate key public spaces from the growing stray dog menace and to clear highways of stray cattle and other animals. A Bench of Justices Vikram Nath, Sandeep Mehta and N.V.Anjaria, hearing the case

NEW DELHI — A powerful explosion ripped through parked vehicles near Delhi’s Red Fort Metro Station on the evening of November 10, killing at least 10 people and injuring over a dozen others. The blast sent shockwaves through the capital and prompted authorities to declare

NEW DELHI - Intelligence agencies have raised serious concerns regarding the Dawood Ibrahim syndicate's move to exploit South Indian routes to bolster its drug business. Reports indicate the D-syndicate is now leveraging the established network of former Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) operatives and sympathizers

NEW DELHI- The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on November 7 was forced to officially deny reports that went viral and has been reported by a section of the media that it had dumped 35 tons of gold from its

BANGKOK- At least 270 Indian nationals, including 26 women, were deported from Thailand’s Mae Sot city to India by two special Indian Air Force flights, the Indian Embassy in Bangkok stated on November 6. According to the Indian Embassy, these Indian nationals recently crossed into Thailand

India's batting icon and one of modern-day cricket's greatest success stories, Virat Kohli, turned 37 on November 5. On his birthday, let's take a look at his illustrious career so far. Test Career Virat Kohli has appeared in 123 Tests, scoring 9,230 runs at an

India-West News Desk MUMBAI - The sole survivor of the Air India plane crash that killed 241 people has described his escape as a “miracle,” but said he is now grappling with severe physical and mental anguish. Viswashkumar Ramesh, 39, who

NEW DELHI — India has made a remarkable leap in the global honey market, emerging as the world’s second-largest exporter of natural honey. In the fiscal year 2023–24, India exported about 1.07 lakh metric tonnes (MT) of natural honey worth

NAVI MUMBAI -India captain Harmanpreet Kaur shared her raw emotions after leading her team to a maiden victory at the ICC Women’s World Cup on November 2 night here at the Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy. She gave credit to every single member of the

WASHINGTON, DC - President Donald Trump says Pakistan is among the countries that are testing nuclear weapons. He stated that the US like other nations will test nuclear weapons and stressed that the move was necessary as several nations, including

India-West News Desk MUMBAI- A three-hour hostage crisis at a Mumbai acting studio ended on October 30 when police fatally shot a self-styled acting coach who had taken 17 children and two adults captive in the city’s Powai neighborhood. The assailant, identified as Rohit Arya from Pune, lured children aged 10 to 15 to RA Studio under the

MUMBAI- Actress Deepika Padukone, who has been a strong advocate for mental health awareness, reacted to cricketer Jemimah Rodrigues’ recent revelation about battling anxiety. The ‘Om Shanti Om’ actress, known for openly sharing her own struggles with depression in the past, praised Jemimah for her honesty and courage in

NAVI MUMBAI- India captain Harmanpreet Kaur was full of praise for her side, lauding the consistent hard work and intent that led them to the Women's World Cup final against South Africa, beating seven-time champions Australia. India pulled off a stunning batting display led by local girl Jemimah Rodrigues, who struck an

NEW DELHI- India's 45-day wedding season, starting November 1, is projected to generate an unprecedented Rs 6.5 lakh crore from an estimated 46 lakh weddings, a report said on October 30. Delhi is expected to contribute a significant portion, generating Rs 1.8 lakh crore from 4.8 lakh weddings, according to the study

MUMBAI -The buzz around Indian cricket is building once again — this time over the possible return of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma to international action on home soil. While there’s no official confirmation yet, sources close to the BCCI suggest that both senior

India-West News Desk NEW DELHI - The United States has granted India a six‑month sanctions exemption enabling New Delhi to continue operations at Iran’s strategically located port of Chabahar Port, India’s Foreign Ministry announced on October 30. Under a 10‑year agreement signed last year,

NEW DELHI – International Cricket Council (ICC) Chairman Jay Shah met with International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Kirsty Coventry in Switzerland to discuss cricket’s road to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics and preparations for the sport’s return to the Summer

MUMBAI - In a pleasant surprise to Indian chess fans, five-time World Champion Viswanathan Anand on October 30 announced that 16-year-old Chennai boy Ilamparthi A.R. has become a Grandmaster (GM), joining the prestigious club as another prodigy from the country. "Happy to announce Ilamparthi as a

India-West News Desk MUMBAI — Maharashtra is set to become the first Indian state to integrate diaspora outreach into its governance framework with the establishment of the newly renamed “Department of Protocol, FDI, Diaspora Affairs and Outreach.” The move underscores Maharashtra’s recognition

NEW DELHI- India’s office market outperformed the Asia-Pacific region in Q3 2025, with 8.8 million square feet of leasing activity, defying broader slowdown trends, a report said on October 24. Full-year leasing volumes of Bengaluru, NCR and Mumbai together are expected

NEW DELHI- Following the 2016 Dhaka Holey Artisan Bakery terror attack, the Sheikh Hasina government had banned Zakir Naik's Peace TV. The decision was taken after one of the attackers revealed that he and his associates were inspired by Naik’s speeches. Now, the Bangladesh government, led by Muhammad

SYDNEY- Indian batting stalwart Virat Kohli on October 25 broke another record as he became the second-highest run-getter in the ODI format. Kohli, who endured a subdued form in the first two ODIs against Australia, broke the shackles and announced his return on the

India-West News Desk NEW DELHI- India’s ODI vice-captain Shreyas Iyer has been moved out of the Intensive Care Unit at a Sydney hospital following a laceration injury to his spleen, sustained during the third ODI against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground on October

SYDNEY- Following India’s dominant nine-wicket win over Australia in the third ODI at the Sydney Cricket Ground, senior batters Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma shared heartfelt reflections on their long-standing partnership, adding that the enjoyment of playing cricket together has meant they have been able to stitch memorable stands. On October

NEW DELHI- In a shocking incident that has sparked global outrage, two Australian women cricketers were molested and “touched inappropriately” by a biker in Indore on October 23 morning while walking to a nearby cafe. The incident, which happened during the ongoing Women’s World

NEW DELHI- The Delhi High Court, on October 21, ordered Google to use its technological tools to identify and remove fake and artificial intelligence-doctored content on YouTube that misuses the image, videos, and personality of spiritual leader and Isha Foundation founder Sadhguru Jagadish Vasudev. A single-judge

ADELAIDE – India’s middle-order resilience was on display in patches as Rohit Sharma led the fightback with a gritty 73 against Australia in the second ODI at the Adelaide Oval, even as early setbacks from Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli

ADELAIDE – India’s hopes of salvaging the ODI series against Australia took a hit after a narrow two-wicket defeat at the Adelaide Oval, leaving the visitors trailing 2-0 in the three-match series. India captain Shubman Gill lamented missed opportunities in

NEW DELHI -The rising number of Indian doctors in the ‘Stanford University 2025 list of world’s top 2 percent scientists' is a proud moment for the country, said Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on October 22. Goyal said the

NEW DELHI- Olympic gold medalist shooter Abhinav Bindra has been chosen as one of the torchbearers for the 2026 Winter Olympic Games, set to be held in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy, from February 6 to 22. Bindra, who scripted history by winning the gold medal in the 10m

MUMBAI- Bollywood actress Parineeti Chopra, and her politician husband Raghav Chadha have embraced parenthood. The couple welcomed a baby boy on October 19. They took to their Instagram and shared the news with their followers in a joint post. The couple shared a creative in celadon-colored

CHENNAI- Actor Ajith Kumar's team, Ajith Kumar Racing, has made the country proud by participating in four demanding international racing championships and winning several laurels. The team has now announced the conclusion of the racing season with a note of gratitude. Ajith Kumar Racing,