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November 12, 2026 11:13 AM

Indian-origin Mayors lead New York, Los Angeles

Americans of Indian origin are set to lead the United States' two largest cities when Nithya Raman takes office as Los Angeles Mayor next month, joining New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani in a milestone for the diaspora's presence in American local govern...

November 12, 2026 10:48 AM

TN: Rain forecast for nine districts; fishermen told to return

Moderate rain accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning is likely in nine districts of Tamil Nadu on Thursday, while fishermen operating in the Bay of Bengal have been directed to return to shore, ahead of the anticipated formation of a low-pressure...

November 12, 2026 10:34 AM

Punjab records 5,517 stubble-burning incidents; Ferozepur tops the list with 728 cases

Stubble-burning incidents continue to be reported across Punjab amid the ongoing paddy harvesting season, with the state recording a total of 5,517 such cases so far, according to the latest report of the Punjab Pollution Control Board (PPCB). Of ...

November 12, 2026 9:56 AM

BJP chief Nitin Nabin will inaugurate Delhi’s longest Chhath ghat today

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National President Nitin Nabin is set to inaugurate on Thursday the grand 11-kilometre-long Chhath Ghat along the Munak Canal in New Delhi. The National Capital will witness the magnificence and splendour of the ...

November 12, 2026 1:31 AM

CM Adityanath reviews preparations for Ganga Mahotsav, Dev Deepawali in Varanasi

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday reviewed preparations for the Ganga Mahotsav, scheduled from November 20 to 23, and Dev Deepawali celebrations on November 24 in Varanasi, directing officials to ensure adequate arrangements f...

November 12, 2026 12:59 AM

President Droupadi Murmu Honours India’s Cleanest Cities at Swachh Survekshan Awards 2025-26

President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday felicitated the winners of the Swachh Survekshan Awards 2025-26 at a ceremony held at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi, recognising cities for their performance in urban sanitation and cleanliness. The awards were org...

November 12, 2026 12:37 AM

Youth Olympics: Boxer Gunjan continues on golden path, reaches women’s 48kg final

Indian boxer Gunjan advanced to the women's 48kg final at the 2026 Summer Youth Olympics in Dakar, Senegal, on Wednesday, keeping India's hopes of winning a gold medal alive. Gunjan defeated Great Britain's Lily Bassett 4-1 in the semifinal to becom...

November 12, 2026 12:19 AM

India’s Net Direct Tax Collections Rise 11.8% to Rs 14.42 Lakh Crore So Far in FY27

India's net direct tax collections increased 11.76 per cent year-on-year to Rs 14.42 lakh crore as of November 10 in the current financial year (FY27), according to data released by the Income Tax Department on Wednesday. Net direct tax collections ...

November 11, 2026 11:41 PM

PM Modi Hails Yuge Yugeen Bharat Museum; Cabinet Approves Rs 3,230-Crore Project for North, South Blocks Complex in New Delhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday welcomed the proposed Yuge Yugeen Bharat Museum, describing it as a landmark initiative that will transform Delhi's historic North and South Block buildings into a showcase of India's civilisational heritage....

November 11, 2026 11:10 PM

8th India-Myanmar Naval Exercise IMNEX-26 Begins in Visakhapatnam

The eighth edition of the India-Myanmar Naval Exercise (IMNEX-26) commenced in Visakhapatnam on November 10 and will continue until November 14. Myanmar Navy Ship UMS King Sin Phyu Shin arrived in the city on November 10 to participate in the exerci...