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In the wake of rising tensions surrounding Taiwan and a widening divide between China and Japan, Japan’s newly appointed Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi engaged in discussions with Donald Trump. Takaichi labeled Taiwan as an 'existential threat,' a statement that incited severe backlash from Beijing, which retaliated by imposing seafood import bans.

Can the ‘Suresh Gopi effect’ that reshaped Kerala’s electoral story redraw the political map of the Thrissur Corporation and his much-publicised outreach sessions build political capital; can BJP replicate its Lok Sabha breakthrough like his unprecedented strides across the Corporation divisions dominate political chatter as controversies shadow the actor-minister’s image

Public anger over industrial emissions and untreated wastewater is mounting pressure on political parties. While reverberations of agitations against a poultry waste treatment plant in Kozhikode is likely to shape voter sentiment, Ashtamudi Lake’s pollution is becoming a key poll issue in Kollam.

While some see eschewing voting as an act against the tenets of democracy, others say being apolitical is a choice

The examinations scheduled on the Panjab University (PU) campus for Wednesday have been postponed.

Dortmund, Germany, has officially kicked off the festive season by illuminating its colossal 45-meter Christmas tree. Constructed from 1,200 Norway spruces and adorned with 140,000 LED lights, this impressive installation has been a market centerpiece since 1996. Hundreds gathered to witness the spectacle, with residents viewing it as a cherished start to holiday celebrations.

Stock market today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, the Indian equity benchmark indices, rallied strongly in trade on Wednesday. While Nifty50 was near 26,100, BSE Sensex was up 650 points.

These forms are "uncollectable" since the voters were either absentee, duplicate, dead or permanently shifted, an official said.

A 16-year-old national-level basketball player, Hitesh Rathi, tragically died in Rohtak when an unstable iron basketball pole collapsed on him during practice. He was attempting to hang from the hoop when the structure buckled. The Haryana Olympic Association has suspended all state sports events for three days in his honor, and an investigation is underway.

Over 30 hours after the incident, the identity of the other deceased person is still unknown. Moghalpura police issued a lookout circular on Tuesday (November 25), but no one has come forward to claim the body so far.

So far, we have arrested 18 persons in the case and the number may rise as the probe progresses. The involvement of more individuals, including facilitators and beneficiaries of the leak, is being investigated, the police said.

Social media rumors of Smriti Mandhana unfollowing her fiancé Palash Muchhal are incorrect, with their wedding postponed due to simultaneous family medical emergencies. Mandhana's father experienced heart-attack-like symptoms, followed by Muchhal's own health complications, leading to an indefinite delay as both families prioritise recovery.

What are the Supreme Court’s guidelines on appointing a Director-General of Police/Head of Police Force?

Why has the seed industry been demanding a reform of the Seeds Act of 1966? What are the punishments prescribed for flouting provisions under the Bill? Why are farmers’ groups worried about the new draft Bill? What will be the roles of the Central and State Seed Committees?

New York Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani said the “weirdest” thing he noticed at the White House was a coffee-table book titled UFC at the White House. He spoke about the moment on a podcast, his calm demeanour during the visit, and how the meeting with Donald Trump contrasted sharply with their bitter campaign exchanges.

A viral photograph of jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi in a distinctive jacket has sparked a new social media trend in Rajasthan, leading to the arrest of three men selling replicas. Police are cracking down on the glorification of criminals, warning that such trends normalize crime and attract impressionable youth to gang culture.

Jefferies initiated coverage of LG Electronics India with a buy rating, citing its strong position in discretionary spending. JP Morgan maintained an overweight rating on Reliance Industries, increasing its target price due to attractive valuations and expected earnings growth.

Indian cricketer Smriti Mandhana's wedding celebrations were postponed due to her father's sudden illness. Hospitalized with angina, his condition prompted Mandhana to halt the ceremony indefinitely. Her fiancé, Palash Muchhal, was also briefly hospitalized for stress-related symptoms, adding to the family's difficult time.

Delhi Police are investigating a WhatsApp group allegedly used to coordinate a violent pollution protest. The group, with over 200 members, is central to the probe, with two admins arrested. Protesters are accused of blocking a police station and raising slogans, leading to 22 arrests and injuries to four personnel.

A young mother in Bengaluru died after accusing her husband of slowly poisoning her with mercury injections. Her pre-death statement, recorded from her hospital bed, detailed the alleged poisoning and subsequent torture. Police are now investigating the case as a dowry death, awaiting forensic reports to confirm the presence of mercury.