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Cyclonic storm Ditwah over southwest Bay of Bengal and adjoining Sri Lanka coast and the depression (remnant of cyclonic storm ‘Senyar’) over the Strait of Malacca are expected to bring rains

Once promoted as a smart fix to free up traffic, Hyderabad’s expanding U-turn network is now choking major corridors, triggering violations and contributing to more crashes. As officials scramble for solutions, Lavpreet Kaur and Naveen Kumar trace the mounting commuter angst and widening cracks in the city’s traffic strategy

At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 89.41; it slipped further to trade at 89.43 against the greenback in initial deals, registering a loss of 7 paise from its previous closing level.

The department has performed among the highest volumes of ASD device closures in the government sector in Tamil Nadu

Despite facing career-threatening injuries and two surgeries, Abhishek Reddy's unwavering determination fueled his return to cricket. A remarkable 247 in the Ranji Trophy against Jharkhand marked his triumphant comeback, proving his enduring passion. Inspired by Sachin Tendulkar, Reddy's journey highlights resilience and the pursuit of dreams against all odds.

A war of words erupted between Congress and BJP after former MP Kumar Ketkar alleged US and Israeli intelligence agencies meddled in the 2014 elections. BJP MP Sambit Patra countered, attributing BJP's victories to public support and accusing Congress of following Pakistan's ISI agenda.

Since the formation of the Corporation in 2000, the Left front has been in power. This time, the CPI(M) is not fielding a single sitting member of the current council, hoping that a totally new line-up will get voters’ approval. While the UDF is looking for a recovery from a major setback in the 2020 elections, the NDA, having tripled its seats in 2020, is highly optimistic about its prospects

Stock market today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, the Indian equity benchmark indices, opened flat in trade on Friday. While Nifty50 was above 26,200, BSE Sensex was near 85,750.

The old world charm of the wall art is something that political parties and candidates do not want to miss. Graffiti has evolved in terms of colour, design and font

Lack of potable water and proper waste disposal mechanism have been issues faced by areas near Vizhinjam for decades. Dwindling catch, eroding beaches and fewer employment opportunities will be key issues in the coastal areas in the local body elections

Delhi woke to a thick smog blanket as winter sets in, with the AQI reaching 384, categorizing it as 'Very Poor'. Several areas reported 'Severe' levels, exceeding 400. While authorities lifted Stage III restrictions, vigilance under earlier stages continues to prevent further deterioration. Residents noted increased pollution, with one attributing it to volcanic ash.

India's Test cricket legacy is rapidly declining, particularly at home, as the focus shifts to white-ball glory from junior levels. This prioritization of T20 and ODI formats has led to a neglect of red-ball skills, with junior selectors and players alike prioritizing white-ball success, impacting the development of Test specialists.

Diogo Jota's widow, Rute Cardoso, shared an emotional first-birthday tribute to their baby daughter, posting poignant photos of the late Liverpool star. The images, including five with Jota, have evoked widespread love and grief, underscoring the profound impact of his tragic death. Jota died in a car crash just weeks after marrying Rute, leaving behind their three children.

The woman's father got the FIR lodged, alleging that his daughter was abducted in April 2024; the woman had denied the allegations in her statement before police and stated that she had left her parents' home willingly.

Cyclone Ditwah is poised to bring heavy rainfall to north Tamil Nadu, with red alerts issued for delta and coastal districts on November 28-29. Chennai and neighboring areas face orange alerts for heavy to very heavy rain on November 29-30. Wind speeds are expected to reach 60-80kmph, with potential for extremely heavy downpours in specific locations.

Former IPS officer Kiran Bedi has voiced grave concerns over Delhi's hazardous air quality, with the AQI reaching alarming levels. She highlighted the severe health impacts and the need for stronger political leadership, advocating for Prime Minister's intervention to coordinate multi-state efforts.

Nikki Haley's son, Nalin, expressed a strong stance against immigration, stating he feels no "weird loyalty" to countries he hasn't visited. He argued that legal immigration is irresponsible given the current "fragile economy" and job displacement by AI, advocating for prioritizing American workers.

Multiple platforms offering 10-minute door delivery of anything under the sun and the middle class getting addicted to it has consequences often not talked about. Chetan B.C. explores how gig economy is adding to traffic and law and order issues.

Since Jan 2024, the Delhi Commission for Women has had no chairperson, and no members since July 2024. In May 2024, Women and Child Development dept ordered removal of 223 contractual staffers over “improper” hiring . The last chairperson, Swati Maliwal, resigned after being elected to the Rajya Sabha in Jan 2024.