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Drones strike Moscow as top UK official highlights Russian casualties in Ukraine

A massive drone strike rattled Moscow and its suburbs overnight into Sunday, injuring a woman and temporarily halting traffic at some of Russia's busiest airports, while a huge nighttime wave of Russian drones targeted Ukraine, officials reported.

Frustrated Americans await the economic changes they voted for with Trump

Fed up with high prices and unimpressed with an economy that by just about any measure is a healthy one, Americans demanded change when they voted for president.

Dhaka tense as Awami League supporters beaten on Noor Hossain Day

Bangladesh's capital Dhaka remains tense on Sunday as several Awami League supporters were reportedly beaten following the party's decision to hold a protest march at Shaheed Noor Hossain Square in commemoration of Noor Hossain Day.

5-member team of JPC on Waqf Bill arrives in Bhubaneswar

A five-member team of the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024 including its chairman Jagadambika Pal arrived in Bhubaneswar here on Sunday.

Delhi govt implemented effective measures to curb pollution: Sisodia

Senior Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Manish Sisodia said on Sunday that the Delhi government had implemented effective measures to control pollution.

Security stepped up outside Canadian High Commission following protest against temple attack

Security was stepped up outside the High Commission of Canada in New Delhi on Sunday as members of Hindu Sikh Global Forum staged a protest near the place, opposing the attack on a Hindu temple in Canada.

Delhi cabinet recommends immediate reinstatement of bus marshals

The Delhi government, in a cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Atishi on Sunday, unanimously decided to reinstate Bus Marshals across the city's public transport system, sources said.

5-member team of JPC on Waqf Bill arrives in Bhubaneswar

A five-member team of the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, including its chairman Jagadambika Pal, arrived in Bhubaneswar on Sunday.

AAP and BJP responsible for agri crisis in Punjab: SAD

The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) on Sunday held the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) responsible for the agri crisis in the State and accused them of working in collusion with each other to destroy the farm economy of Punjab.

Assam Bhawan in Delhi observes Bhaxa Gaurav Saptah

Assam Bhawan, Delhi, observed Bhaxa Gaurav Saptah in a befitting manner at its premises in the national capital.

West Delhi leader Sardar Harsharan Singh Balli joins BJP

Sardar Harsharan Singh Balli, a senior political leader from the Sikh community in Delhi, on Sunday, joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ahead of the upcoming Assembly polls in the city.

Sloth bear population boosts as 'Jhumari' welcomes new cub at Nahargarh Biological Park

With 'Jhumari' - a female sloth bear at Nahargarh Biological Park - giving birth to a cub on Sunday, the population of this species has increased by one.

'Akhilesh is CEO in the production house of criminals, mafia, and rapists'

Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath said that notorious criminals like Atiq Ahmed, Mukhtar Ansari, and Khan Mubarak were products of the Samajwadi Party's production house and were involved in organised crime together

BSP expels 3 leaders over attending wedding amid bypoll tensions

Amid growing tensions between political parties in Uttar Pradesh ahead of the assembly bypolls, Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati on Sunday expelled three leaders from Meerut for alleged indiscipline.

Tolerance deeply embedded in our civilisation

Tolerance is a virtue. It is deeply embedded in the ethos of Indian civilisation, Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar said on Sunday, adding it is the premise of harmony and inclusivity in society.

17,607 trees were cut for construction of the Kanwar Marg, notes NGT

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has noted that as many as 17,607 trees were cut on account of the construction of the Kanwar Marg along the Upper Ganga canal in Uttar Pradesh.

Manohar Lal unveils CESL's 'EV as a Service'programme

Union Power Minister Manohar Lal Khattar launched 'EV as a Service' programme of the Convergence Energy Services Limited (CESL), a subsidiary of Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL), at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium here on Sunday.

North East Festival to kick off on 15 November in Delhi

The 12th edition of the North East Festival that showcases the region's rich culture, tantalising cuisine, and artistic prowess will kick off in the national capital from November 15.

Manipur tribal bodies reiterate opposition to Myanmar border fencing, FMR scrapping

At least ten tribal organisations in Manipur including the influential Indigenous Tribal Leaders' Forum (ITLF) on Sunday once again urged the Centre not to fence the India-Myanmar border and not to scrap the Free Movement Regime (FMR).

When demagogues rise

There is a cult of ignorance in the US,\" said the brilliant and prolific US author, Isaac Asimov.

Railways safer than ever before

Indians are safer on the railways than ever before, thanks to the well-thought-out initiatives of the past decade that have delivered significant results.

India's Roadmap

With its large population and vulnerability to climate change, India underscores the importance of environmental sustainability, which requires a plan for renewable energy transition.

Missing wood for the trees

SIR, I write in response to the news report titled \"Bharat' jettisoning colonial mindset, says VP Dhankhar\" (5 November).

Damaging consent

The Democratic Party of Korea decided to push through a bill to require the government to obtain consent from the National Assembly before allowing exports of defense articles.

Inflation Woes

India's inflationary pressures are back in the spotlight, as food prices surge amid unpredictable weather patterns and shifting global dynamics.

Global Reset

Donald Trump's return to the White House is expected to bring seismic shifts in US foreign policy, with implications for regions already grappling with escalating conflicts and complex geopolitical rivalries.

Shah confident of Mahayuti's victory in Maharashtra polls

Mahayuti will return to power after the Assembly elections; no need for Shiv Sena (UBT), says HM

Many countries nervous about USA after presidential elections, India not one of them

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday emphasized India's confidence in its ties with the US despite global concerns, highlighted PM Narendra Modi's rapport with successive US Presidents and his ability to build strong relationships ranging from Barack Obama to Donald Trump and Joe Biden.

Jharkhand: Matrize opinion polls forecast landslide victory for BJP-led alliance

Amid the heated electioneering for the upcoming Assembly elections in Jharkhand, an opinion poll conducted by a leading pollster has forecasted a thumping victory for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led alliance in the tribal state and crushing defeat for INDIA Bloc alliance.

One more security personnel takes own life in Chhattisgarh; raises alarm over mental health

A Bastar Fighters personnel died of suicide at his Barada village home, Kondagaon.