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CM to visit Darjeeling from Monday

Chief minister Mamata Banerjee will embark on a twoday visit to the Darjeeling Hills from Monday, where she will hold some administrative meetings on Tuesday and Wednesday. She is scheduled to return to Kolkata on 15 November, according to a statement from the state secretariat.

Canada discontinues SDS visa programme; Indian students likely to be heavily impacted

In a significant development having far-reaching implications for Indian students, Canada has announced the discontinuation of its Student Direct Stream (SDS) visa programme.

Mahayuti will never allow Maharashtra to be MVA's ATM,

Prime Minister Narendra Modi told an election rally at Akola on Saturday that the BJP-led Mahayuti will never allow Maharashtra to become an ATM cash machine for the Maha Ghotalebaaz (super corrupt) Congress-backed Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA).

BJP is spreading lies & propaganda: Oppn

Congress slams BJP's charge of unfulfilled guarantees in party-ruled states

26 killed in suicide attack at Quetta Railway Station, 62 injured

At least 26 people were killed and 62 injured after a suicide blast ripped through Quetta Railway Station on Saturday, local authorities and hospital officials said.

Javelin star Neeraj Chopra to travel to South Africa to prepare for next season

Double Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra is set to travel to Potchefstroom, South Africa later in November for training in order to begin preparations for next year's events, the sports ministry which will be funding the 31-day stay, confirmed on Friday.

Tim Paine appointed coach for Prime Minister's XI vs India

Former Australia wicketkeeper Tim Paine has been named the head coach of the Prime Minister's XI team for the match against India at the Manuka Oval, starting 30 November, Cricket Australia announced on Friday.

No BCCI 'communication' over CT games in Pakistan: PCB

Denying any communication from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) over India's reluctance to play next year's ICC Champions Trophy matches in Pakistan, as reported by multiple media outlets, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi said that he is yet to hear anything from the Indian board.

Indices end lower for second consecutive session amid selloff

The Sensex was down 55.47 points or 0.07 percentat 79,486.32, and the Nifty was down 51.15 points or 0.21 percentat 24,148.20

Turning Point

Donald Trump's victory sends a powerful message about America's priorities and the growing divisions over economic and cultural concerns.

India's forex kitty at $684.8 billion, gold reserves rise by $1.2 billion

India's foreign exchange reserves fell by $2.6 billion to $682.13 billion as of November 1, data released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) showed on Friday.

Trump's challenges

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Manchester United beat PAOK, Tottenham lose to Galatasaray

Former Premier League champions register their first win of this season's Europa League while Spurs trip up in Istanbul

You always want more: Newcastle manager Howe

Ahead of Sunday's Premier League trip to Nottingham Forest, Eddie Howe admitted he still 'wants more' as he completes three years as Newcastle United's head coach.

ISL 2024-25: East Bengal FC, Mohammedan SC aim to revive sagging campaigns in derby clash

Traditional rivals East Bengal FC and debutants Mohammedan SC will clash for the first time in the Indian Super League (ISL) at the Salt Lake Stadium on Saturday, each team hoping to win the momentous 1001st match and revive their floundering campaigns.

Korean Masters: Kiran enters men's singles semis

Indian shuttler Kiran George advanced to the semifinals of the ongoing Korea Masters badminton tournament with a decisive win over Japan's Takuma Obayashi on Friday.

ISL: Chennaiyin FC, Mumbai City FC aim to continue winning momentum

Chennaiyin FC will aim to carry their impressive away-form from the 2024-25 season into their first home win as they take on Mumbai City FC at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium here on Saturday.

Bengaluru to host wrestling nationals this December

The Karnataka Wrestling Association (KWA) is set to host the upcoming 2024 Senior National Wrestling Championship in Bengaluru from 6 to 8 December.

Art and artists of yesteryear at 100: Delhi witnesses stellar exhibition celebrating four modern Indian maestros

How do you perceive modern art? Ask a schoolgoer, and for them, it would be all about the abstract forms and the vibrant hues; however, ask an adult, and for them, modern art is a critical mirror of society, characterized by aesthetic merit.

Vijay 69 on Netflix: Anupam Kher plays a man with an incredible dream

There is nothing very novel about elderly folks running marathons or playing other forms of sport. But that this should have formed a plot point in a film is.

Back with Talobasha: Chandrabindoo's long-awaited tenth album to complete 100-song goal

The popular Bengali band Chandrabindoo is set to release their tenth album, Talobasha, this year after a hiatus of 12 long years.

Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 struggles to live up to the franchise's legacy

Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 is all set to enchant the audience with its unique storyline comprising the star cast woven in the nostalgic song of Ami je Tomar by Shreya Ghosal.

Vote for Mahayuti means people are with PM: Shah

Shah also targeted MVA for opposing the abrogation of Article 370 which ended J&K's special status

Ethnic tension escalates in Manipur, six houses torched

In another episode of ethnic violence in strife-torn Manipur, at least six houses were set ablaze and a tribal village in Jiribam district came under attack from armed militants on Thursday evening, local authorities reported.

Women are not safe in UP: SP MP Dimple Yadav

Samajwadi Party MP Dimple Yadav on Friday alleged that daughters and women are not safe in Uttar Pradesh under the BJP government.

FSSAI asks states, UTs to ramp up surveillance at tourist destinations

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has directed the States and Union Territories to ramp up surveillance at popular tourist destinations to ensure heightened surveillance at tourist spots.

As bypolls draw closer, bitterness between BJP, SP-Congress combine increases

The bitterness between the BJP and SP-Congress is increasing in Uttar Pradesh as the by-election in 9 assembly seats are drawing closer.

Gold ETFs Witness inflows for sixth straight month in October: WGC

The World Gold Council (WGC) on Thursday said the global physically-backed gold exchange-traded funds (ETFs) saw inflows for the sixth straight month in October, with year-to-date flows turning positive for the first time this year.

SBI reports 28 per cent spike in net profit at ₹18,331 crore for Q2FY25

State Bank of India (SBI) on Friday reported a 28 per cent spike in net profit at Rs 18,331 crore for the quarter ended September 30, 2024.

LIC posts a fall of 3.8 per cent in profit in Q2FY25

Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) on Friday posted a 3.8 per cent fall in second-quarter profit as it paid out higher benefits.