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November 12, 2025 10:39 AM

Historic voter participation in Bihar Assembly polls; overall turnout at 66.91%

Bihar has witnessed a historic moment in its democratic journey, recording the highest voter turnout since the state’s first elections in 1951. The recently concluded Bihar Legislative Assembly elections registered an overall turnout of 66.91 perce...

November 12, 2025 10:26 AM

India, Nepal to begin annual border talks today

The heads of India and Nepal’s border guarding forces will meet in New Delhi from November 12 to 14 for the 9th Annual Coordination Meeting between the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) and the Armed Police Force (APF) of Nepal. "The Indian delegation wil...

November 12, 2025 10:17 AM

Heavy rain forecast in four southern TN districts, thunderstorms in isolated areas

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy rainfall in isolated places across four southern districts of Tamil Nadu -- Tirunelveli, Ramanathapuram, Thoothukudi, and Kanyakumari -- on Wednesday. The department attributed the weather...

November 12, 2025 10:19 AM

Sergio Gor takes charge as new US Ambassador to India, says he is “very much looking forward”

Sergio Gor, the newly appointed US Ambassador to India, on Wednesday expressed optimism as he assumed office and thanked US President Donald Trump for the opportunity. In a post on X, he said, “Very much looking forward to being the new U.S. Ambas...

November 12, 2025 10:05 AM

EAM Jaishankar holds talks with key foreign ministers at G7 in Canada

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar held a series of bilateral meetings with his counterparts from France, Brazil, the United Kingdom, and Germany on the sidelines of the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Niagara, Canada. Jaishankar met F...

November 12, 2025 9:51 AM

President Murmu attends Angola’s 50th Independence Day event, reaches Botswana for state visit

President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday participated in the celebrations marking the 50th anniversary of Angola’s independence in Luanda, at the invitation of Angolan President João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço. The event, held at Praça da República...

November 12, 2025 9:49 AM

EAM Jaishankar, Canada’s Anita Anand discuss rebuilding bilateral ties

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar met his Canadian counterpart, Anita Anand, on the sidelines of the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Niagara and expressed hope for rebuilding a stronger partnership. During the meeting, Jaishankar prai...

November 11, 2025 10:15 PM

Dr. Jitendra Singh calls for intergenerational synergy to boost nation building

Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology Dr. Jitendra Singh on Tuesday emphasised the importance of intergenerational synergy among Gen X, Y, and Z for achieving optimum outcomes in nation building. Speaking at the CII ...

November 11, 2025 8:35 PM

Operation Sindoor showcases modern warfare capabilities: CDS

Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan on Tuesday said that Operation Sindoor is a compelling example of modern warfare, where precision strike capabilities, network-centric operations, digitised intelligence, and multi-domain tactics were...

November 11, 2025 8:23 PM

Union Home Minister Amit Shah chairs high-level security review on Delhi blast

Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah on Tuesday chaired high-level security review meetings in New Delhi following the recent car blast incident in the city. The first meeting was attended by the Union Home Secretary, Director o...

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