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Serving Heat On The Go — Dhanashree Varma’s Style Takes Off | Bollywood News | N18S

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‘Genocide’: Mamdani Drops Big Statement in Front of Trump! | N18S

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Technology

Indian, Tanzania Navy officials discuss bilateral maritime engagements

Dar es Salaam [Tanzania], November 21 (ANI): The maiden edition of Indian Navy – Tanzania People’s Defence Force Navy Staff Talks was successfully concluded at Dar es Salaam, in Tanzania, an official said.A navy spokesperson said in a post on X, “Talks were dedicated to mapping the future course of bilateral maritime engagements, advancing ongoing cooperation and promoting a coordinated approach to #MaritimeSecurity”https://x.com/indiannavy/status/1991405586135789786?s=20“Maiden Edition of #IndianNavy – Tanzania People’s Defence Force Navy Staff Talks were successfully concluded on #18Nov 25 at Dar es Salaam. Co-Chaired by RAdm Srinivas Maddula, ACNS (FCI) & Cmde FJ Mwasikolile, Naval Operations & Training Officer #TPDF Navy,” the post added.Meanwhile, indigenously designed and constructed, the Indian Navy’s Guided Missile Stealth Frigate, Indian Naval Ship (INS) Sahyadri, participated in the sea phase of Exercise Malabar 2025 from November 13 to November 17 during which operations such as Anti-Submarine Warfare, Visit Board Search and Seizure (VBSS), gunnery firing, underway replenishment, and cross-deck helicopter operations were conducted.In a post on X, the Spokesperson of the Indian Navy stated on Wednesday that the four-day high-tempo exercise also included Sea Rider exchanges among participating ships to share best practices and enhance mutual understanding among naval personnel.“INS Sahyadri participated in the sea phase of Exercise Malabar 2025 from 13 to 17 November. The four-day high-tempo sea phase included Anti-Submarine Warfare, Visit Board Search and Seizure (VBSS), gunnery firing, underway replenishment, and cross-deck helicopter operations. In addition, Sea Riders were exchanged between the participating ships to share best practices and to enhance mutual understanding,” the post read. INS Sahyadri was at Guam in the Northern Pacific for participation in the multilateral Exercise Malabar-2025. (ANI)

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Business

India, EU review cooperation on clean energy, climate partnership

Brussels [Belgium], November 21 (ANI): MEA Secretary (West) Sibi George met, General Energy of the European Commission, Ditte Juul Jorgensen on Thursday (local time) and reviewed cooperation under the India-EU Clean Energy and Climate Partnership, the Ministry of External Affairs said.“Secretary (West) @AmbSibiGeorge met DG ENER @Energy4Europe Ms. Ditte Juul Jorgensen. They reviewed cooperation under the India-EU Clean Energy and Climate Partnership, including in the areas of solar, wind and green hydrogen,” Official Spokesperson, Ministry of External Affairs, Randhir Jaiswal said in a post on X.Meanwhile, The 8th India-Denmark Foreign Office Consultations took place in New Delhi on Monday.“It was co-chaired by Secretary (West) Sibi George and State Secretary for Foreign Policy Lotte Machon. They took stock of the ongoing bilateral cooperation under the India-Denmark Green Strategic Partnership and the Joint Action Plan for the term 2021-26, the Ministry of External Affairs shared in a post on X.According to the MEA, both sides reaffirmed their commitment to further expand the scope of collaboration in areas such as political engagement, trade and investment, renewable energy, sustainability, clean technologies, circular economy, shipping, water, agriculture & animal husbandry, food processing, research and development, and mobility.Notably, they also agreed to further cooperation in the areas of defence & security, new and emerging technologies and the Arctic. Both sides reiterated their commitment towards fighting terrorism in all its manifestations.“Denmark is a trusted partner in the EU. The Danish side reiterated its support for the early conclusion of India-EU FTA during Denmark’s ongoing Presidency of the Council of the European Union. Both sides exchanged views on regional and global issues of mutual interest and agreed to strengthen multilateral cooperation”, MEA said in a post on X.As per a statement by the MEA, both sides reaffirmed their commitment to advancing cooperation under the framework of the India-EU Strategic Partnership during Denmark’s ongoing Presidency of the Council of the European Union.The Danish side reiterated its support for the early conclusion of an ambitious and mutually beneficial India-EU Free Trade Agreement. Discussions were also held on multilateral cooperation, including in the UN and the Arctic. (ANI)

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Sports

Australia Vs England Ashes 1st Test, Perth Weather Forecast: Will Rain Ruin The Series Opener?

The Ashes returns for one of its most anticipated editions ever as England’s BazBall aims for a resurgence Down Under. Having not won an away Test against the arch-rivals since their historic 3-1 triumph during the 2010-11 series, England will aim to draw first blood over a weakened Australian team in the first Test at the Optus Stadium in Perth from Friday, November 21. A historic win here would help the Three Lions vanquish the memories of their disastrous last three tours, losing the Ashes with embarrassing scorelines of 5-0, 4-0 and 4-0. Since taking over captaincy full-time, Stokes has risen to be one of England’s most charismatic leaders. Alongside coach Brendon McCullum, the impactful all-rounder has been able to inspire an aggressive brand of cricket that has brought the best out of England’s natural strokemakers. England have won 22 of their 36 Test matches under the Stokes-McCullum regime, including a 2-2 drawn Ashes at home in 2023. For the first time in many years, Australia begin an Ashes Down Under without the tag of favourites, given the strength of the opposition and also their injury woes. The hosts will be without their full-time skipper and spearhead Pat Cummins as he continues to be under rehab from a stress injury. Also ruled out of the opening contest is injured Josh Hazlewood in another major blow, which has left stand-in captain Steve Smith with a depleted team with more newbies than he’d have liked. The Aussies, who will have two debutants in Jake Weatherald and Brendan Doggett, will rely heavily on the trio of Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, and Scott Boland to keep at bay the aggressive England batting line-up. Perth Weather Forecast For Ashes 2025-26 Opener The forecast is for mostly clear skies with minimal chances of rain amidst hot and humid weather throughout the five-day Test match, which would be a cause of relief for cricket fans in Australia after seeing a rain-marred India series earlier in the summer. The temperatures are expected to fluctuate between 16 degrees Celsius and 29 degrees Celsius, with humidity ranging from 42 to 76 per cent and wind flowing at 7-19 km/hour during the game.

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Politics

Trump Surprises MBS With ‘Secret’ Gift, Declares Saudi Arabia Major Non-NATO Ally During US Visit

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Politics

Trump Lures Saudi Prince Into Joining Gaza “Board of Peace”? Says ‘Every Major Nation Is…’

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Politics

"Never Owed Him Anything" Marjorie Taylor Greene Responds to Trump’s 'Traitor' Jab On Epstein Files

Marjorie Taylor Greene, once one of President Donald Trump’s most loyal allies, has fired back after the President called her a “traitor” in their public feud. “I was called a traitor by a man that I fought for five, no, actually, six years, and I gave him my loyalty for free,” Greene said while speaking at a press conference with a group of survivors of the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, as well as Republican Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky and Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna of California. “I won my first election without his endorsement beating eight men in a primary, and I’ve never owed him anything, but I fought for him, for the policies and for America first, and he called me a traitor for standing with these women and refusing to take my name off the discharge petition.” n18oc_crux | n18oc_world

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World

UN says Israel shot at its peacekeepers in Lebanon

Beirut [Lebanon], November 17 (ANI): The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) said that Israeli soldiers shot at its peacekeepers in their latest targeting of UNIFIL as Israel continues to attack Lebanon on a near-daily basis in violation of a yearlong ceasefire in its war against Hezbollah, Al Jazeera reported.Israeli forces on Sunday (local time) “fired on UNIFIL peacekeepers from a Merkava tank from near a position Israel has established in Lebanese territory”, the peacekeepers said in a statement, adding heavy-machinegun rounds hit about 5 metres (5.5 yards) from their personnel.UNIFIL said the peacekeepers were able to leave safely 30 minutes later after the tank withdrew inside the Israeli position.Israel said its soldiers who fired at UNIFIL did so due to “poor weather conditions” and mistook the UN patrol for “suspects”.The Lebanese army also issued a statement: “The army command affirms that it is working in coordination with friendly countries to put an end to the ongoing violations and breaches by the Israeli enemy, which require immediate action as they represent a dangerous escalation,” as per Al Jazeera.In September, UNIFIL said Israeli drones had dropped four grenades close to its peacekeepers in southern Lebanon with one landing within 20 metres (22 yards) of UN personnel and vehicles.UNIFIL said the shooting “represents a serious violation of UN Security Council Resolution 1701”, which ended a 2006 conflict between Israel and Hezbollah and also formed the basis of the November 2024 truce.“Yet again, we call on the [Israeli military] to cease any aggressive behavior and attacks on or near peacekeepers,” UNIFIL said on Sunday.UNIFIL has been working with the Lebanese army to maintain the truce between Israel and Hezbollah, which brought an end to intensive hostilities that erupted into full-blown war after the start of the Gaza war in October 2023, Al Jazeera reported.Israel killed more than 4,000 people, mostly civilians, in its recent war on Lebanon and displaced more than a million people. It razed dozens of villages and occupied – and still refuses to withdraw from – at least five points on Lebanese territory as stipulated under the deal, as per Al Jazeera. (ANI)

Nov 17, 2025

Politics

BJP Leaders Display A Show Of Strength As They Celebrate At The Party Office In Patna

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Nov 14, 2025

Technology

Red Fort blast effect: Bus tyre burst creates panic in Delhi's Mahipalpur

New Delhi, Nov 13 (PTI) The loud sound caused by a bus tyre burst caused panic among locals in southwest Delhi’s Mahipalpur area on Thursday morning, officials said. The Dehi Fire Services said they received a call at 9.19 am informing about a blast-like loud sound heard near Raddison in Mahipalpur, following which they pressed three fire tenders to the spot. Even after extensive checking, the officers found nothing at the spot. Deputy Commissioner of Police (Southwest) Amit Goel said, “The caller was contacted and he informed that while he was on the way to Gurugram, a loud noise was heard. We checked everything and nothing was found.” “During local enquiry, a guard informed that the rear tyre of a DTC bus going towards Dhaula Kuan had burst and the sound came from that,” the DCP said. The situation is normal and there is nothing to worry, he added. PTI SSJ RUK RUK

Nov 13, 2025

Politics

Foreign News Schedule for Nov 13, Thursday

Jaishankar attends G7 FMM Outreach Session, puts forth India’s perspective India ‘very measured, cautious and very professional’ in Red Fort explosion investigation: Marco Rubio UK ministers express condolences after Delhi terrorist attack US sanctions 32 entities, individuals from several countries including India Trump wants skilled overseas workers to ‘train Americans’ then ‘go back home’: US Treasury Secretary We’re going to keep using our visa programmes: US Department of Homeland Security on H-1B visas Stories on President Murmu’s visit to Botswana Stories on developments in Bangladesh. Stories on end of US government shutdown. Stories on developments in Pakistan. Stories on developments in Nepal. Stories on Russia-Ukraine war. Stories on West Asia wars.**** PTI RD RD

Nov 13, 2025

Politics

Bangladesh summons Indian envoy over Hasina's media access

Dhaka [Bangladesh], November 13 (ANI): The Bangladesh Foreign Ministry on Wednesday summoned Indian Deputy High Commissioner in Dhaka, Pawan Badhe, to formally convey Bangladesh’s serious concern over what they claim is the Indian government allowing former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to interact with the mainstream Indian media, State news agency Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS) reported.“The ministry reportedly conveyed that harbouring such a notorious fugitive currently under trial for committing crimes against humanity and granting her a platform to spew hatred and advocate terrorist acts inside Bangladesh are unhelpful to fostering a constructive bilateral relationship between the two countries,” the BSS report said, quoting sources. “The Indian diplomat was asked to convey to New Delhi Bangladesh’s request to immediately discontinue Hasina’s access to media,” the report said.This development came after former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s interviews with several Western and Indian media outlets, drew criticism from Shafiqul Alam, the official spokesperson for Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser, in a Facebook post on November 11.The Press Club of India had strongly condemned Alam’s comments in which he referred to the reporters who interviewed Hasina as “Western journalists and their Indian bootlicking counterparts”.In a statement issued by the Press Club of India, it noted that the comments were “especially reprehensible” as Alam was a former journalist himself and describing journalists from the media outlets as “bootlicking” was “certainly not expected from a person in a responsible position.”“The official spokesperson of the Chief Adviser of Bangladesh’s government, Shafiqul Alam, has, in a Facebook post on November 11, 2025, referred to reporters from several outlets in India and abroad who recently interviewed former Bangladeshi prime minister Sheikh Hasina as ‘Western journalists and their Indian bootlicking counterparts,'” the statement read.“Such comments are especially reprehensible as Mr Alam is himself a former journalist. To describe professionals from responsible media outlets pursuing a genuine news story as “bootlicking” journalists is certainly not expected from a person in a responsible position,” it added.The Press Club of India also sought an apology from Alam after his statement. Meanwhile, the Ministry of External Affairs had refused to offer any comment on the matter. In July 2024, a student-led uprising toppled Sheikh Hasina’s government in Bangladesh and on August 5, 2024, the former Prime Minister fled to India, with an interim government subsequently formed under the leadership of Muhammad Yunus, as the Chief Adviser. (ANI)

Nov 13, 2025

Technology

Telangana: Fire breaks out in Hyderabad scrap shop; no casualties reported

Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], November 13 (ANI): A fire broke out at a scrap shop near Shaheen Nagar in Balapur police-station limits in Hyderabad, Hyderabad fire officials informed on Thursday. According to a police official, the fire broke out on Wednesday night at a scrap shop at around 12:40 AM. Two fire vehicles arrived at the scene, controlled the blaze. No casualties were reported in the incident. “Last night, a fire broke out at a scrap shop in Shaheen Nagar around 12:40 a.m. Two fire vehicles arrived at the scene and brought the fire under control. No casualties were reported, and the cause of the fire is still unknown,” a police official said. More details into the incident are awaited. Earlier on November 7, a lorry caught on fire near Shamshabad on the National Highway 44. No casualties were reported. According to officials, the fire broke out early morning on the truck which was travelling from Hyderabad to Bengaluru. Earlier on October 25, a fire broke out at the Indian Container Corporation Limited in Sanath Nagar, Hyderabad.According to a police official, “Today, around 8:40 am, a fire broke out at the Indian Container Corporation Limited. Nine fire vehicles arrived at the scene and controlled the fire. There were no casualties reported, and the cause of the fire and loss of the asset is under investigation.”Fire officials confirmed that the blaze was brought under control after several hours of firefighting operations.Meanwhile on October 3, a fire erupted at Kanishka’s Fashion Jewellery shop in Begum Bazaar in Hyderabad. The blaze was brought under control after four vehicles arrived at the situation. While no casualties were reported, the estimated loss of property is approximately Rs 10 lakhs. (ANI)

Nov 13, 2025

Business

Stock markets stay flat amid highly volatile session

Mumbai, Nov 13 (PTI) Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty started the trade on a weaker note on Thursday but later quoted flat in a highly volatile trade amid mixed global cues. The 30-share BSE Sensex declined 138.36 points, or 0.16 per cent, to 84,328.15 in the morning trade. The broader NSE Nifty slipped 38.50 points or 0.15 per cent, to 25,837.30. But, later both the benchmark indices were oscillating between highs and lows. Among the Sensex firms, Tata Motors’ commercial vehicles business, Eternal, Infosys, Tech Mahindra, Mahindra & Mahindra, HCL Technologies, Kotak Mahindra Bank, HDFC Bank, ITC, Tata Consultancy Services, Bharat Electronics Ltd were the laggards. On the other hand, Asian Paints, Tata Steel, ICICI Bank, Bajaj Finserv, Bharti Airtel, Trent, Larsen & Toubro and State Bank of India were the gainers. “The market needs more triggers to take it to new record highs. With the outcome of the Bihar polls largely discounted by the market, there are no political triggers that can push the market significantly higher. The reverse might happen if the actual poll results turn out to be different from the exit polls,” VK Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist, Geojit Investments Ltd, said. Vijayakumar noted that the important economic factors that have to be watched for is a possible India-US trade deal removing the penal tariffs and reducing the reciprocal tariffs. The decline in October retail inflation in India to 0.25 per cent indicates the possibility of a rate cut from the MPC in December. But the monetary policy transmission turning weak has become a challenge for the RBI. “In the near-term the market is likely to consolidate and then respond to triggers when they happen. Positive triggers happening simultaneously can lead to short-covering pushing the market sharply up. But sustained uptrend would be challenging given the FII selling and elevated valuations, he added. Broader Asian equities were trading on a mixed note. Shanghai’s SSE Composite Index and Japan’s Nikkei 225 benchmark were trading in a positive zone while Hong Kong’s Hang Seng and South Korea’s Kospi were quoting in red territory. The US markets finished higher in overnight deals on Wednesday. Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, fell 0.13 per cent to USD 62.63 per barrel. Meanwhile, Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) offloaded equities worth Rs 1,750.03 crore for the third straight session on Wednesday, while domestic institutional investors (DIIs) remained net buyers of stocks worth Rs 5,127.12 crore, according to exchange data. On Wednesday, the BSE Sensex rallied 595.19 points to settle at 84,466.51. The 50-share NSE Nifty climbed 180.85 points to close at 25,875.80. PTI HG HG DR DR

Nov 13, 2025

Health

Cattle smuggler injured in encounter in UP's Ballia, arrested

Ballia (UP), Nov 13 (PTI) A cattle smuggler from Azamgarh district was arrested after being injured in an encounter with police in Ballia, officials said on Thursday. The accused was allegedly involved in smuggling cattle from Uttar Pradesh to Bihar. During the encounter near Narsinghpur Math canal, he sustained a bullet injury in his left leg and is currently undergoing treatment at the Ballia District Hospital. Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) Kripa Shankar said the incident took place around 11.15 pm on Wednesday when a police team from Narhi station reached the Narsinghpur Math canal area after receiving a tip-off about cattle smugglers’ movement. “When the accused found himself surrounded, he opened fire on the police team with intent to kill. In retaliatory firing carried out in self-defence, the police managed to overpower and arrest him,” ASP Shankar said. The injured smuggler was identified as 26-year-old Ajay alias ‘Pattharkatta’ (Silpkar), a resident of Kothwa Jalalpur village in Azamgarh district. During interrogation, Ajay allegedly confessed that on November 12, he had loaded 24 cattle into a truck for illegal transport to Bihar but managed to escape during a police checking drive near Kutubpur Ujiyar. Police recovered a country-made pistol and live cartridges from his possession. ASP Shankar said further legal action is being taken against the accused and efforts are on to trace other members of the smuggling network. PTI COR KIS DV DV

Nov 13, 2025

Technology

Russian Foreign Minister says Moscow "still ready" for Putin-Trump summit

Moscow [Russia], November 13 (ANI): Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has indicated that Moscow is ready to resume preparations for a Russia-US summit meeting over Ukraine, state media reported.A meeting between US President Donald Trump and Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin planned in the Hungarian capital of Budapest did not materialise last month. “We are still ready to hold the second Russian-US summit in Budapest, if it really relies on the work on Alaska results. The date has not been agreed. Russian-US contacts continue,” Lavrov said as reported by TASS which cited his interview with Italy’s Corriere della Sera, which the Russian state media said has refused to publish it. As per a report in the Financial Times Russia had sent a memo to the US listing hardline demands, which forced officials in Washington to cancel the Putin-Trump Budapest meeting.According to TASS, Lavrov said the newspaper report contained many instances of false information. The Russian Foreign Minister claimed the memo was meant to remind the US side of what had been discussed and agreed upon between the Russian and US leaders during their meeting in Alaska earlier in August.Lavrov said that the newspaper “distorted the essence and the sequence of events to blame Moscow and misdirect Donald Trump of the path he has offered, i.e. a path toward a sustainable and lasting peace rather than an immediate ceasefire, where Zelensky’s European sponsors, who are obsessed with an idea of taking a breather and flooding the Nazi regime with weapons to continue the war against Russia, are seeking to drag him into.”On October 16, Trump had a phone conversation with Putin and both leaders agreed to meet in Budapest, Hungary for a second summit this year. Both sides had confirmed that Lavrov and the US Secretary of State Rubio would coordinate ahead of the meeting.The two leaders had earlier this year in August met in Anchorage, Alaska. (ANI)

Nov 13, 2025

Technology

Red Fort blast: Agencies hunt for missing third car linked to suspects

New Delhi, Nov 13 (PTI) Multiple security agencies are on the lookout for a third car believed to be linked to the Red Fort blast case, police sources said on Thursday. While a white Hyundai i20 exploded near Red Fort on Monday evening, killing 12 people and injuring 30 others, investigators later traced a second vehicle — a red Ford EcoSport — to Faridabad. However, a third car, suspected to be a Maruti Brezza, remains untraced. “The missing third car is suspected to have been used by the accused for reconnaissance or escape. Multiple teams are looking for the third car,” said the source. Searches are being carried out in Delhi-NCR and adjoining states to locate the Maruti Brezza, he said. PTI BM RUK RUK

Nov 13, 2025

Technology

Electricity Board official caught red-handed in Kerala's Kochi

Kochi (Kerala), Nov 12 (PTI) The Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau (VACB) has arrested an assistant engineer of the Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) for allegedly accepting a bribe for securing a permanent electricity connection, officials said on Thursday. The accused, identified as Pradeep N, a native of Palarivattom and serving at the Thevara Electrical Section office in Ernakulam, was caught red-handed by the VACB Ernakulam unit on Wednesday, an official said. According to officials, the complainant, an assistant manager at a private construction company, had taken a temporary electricity connection from the Thevara KSEB Section office for the construction of a four-storey apartment near Panampilly Nagar in Kochi. After the building was completed, the complainant and the building owner approached the Thevara office to convert the temporary connection to a permanent one. However, they were informed that the matter could be processed only after meeting the assistant engineer in person, the official said. When they met Pradeep, he allegedly demanded Rs 1.50 lakh as a bribe for providing the permanent connection and for avoiding procedural delays, he said. According to the VACB officer, later, the accused contacted the complainant and asked him to hand over Rs 90,000 on Wednesday afternoon. Unwilling to pay the bribe, the complainant reported the matter to the Deputy Superintendent of Police, Vigilance, Ernakulam. Acting on the complaint, a vigilance team laid a trap and caught Pradeep red-handed at the Thevara junction bus stop while accepting Rs 90,000 from the complainant in the evening, VACB said. The accused will be produced before the Vigilance Court in Kottayam on Thursday. PTI TBA TBA KH

Nov 13, 2025

Technology

Man killed, wife injured in road accident in UP's Chandauli

Chandauli (UP), Nov 13 (PTI) A 40-year-old man has been killed and his wife critically injured after their motorcycle was hit by an unidentified vehicle on National Highway-19 here, police said on Thursday. Sanjay Kumar Singh, Station House Officer of Chandauli Sadar police station, said that the incident took place on Wednesday evening. The deceased has been identified as Vinod Kumar Kesari, a resident of Bhikaripur village, he said. The SHO said Kesari was returning home from Saiyadraja along with his wife on a motorcycle when the accident occurred. The injured woman has been admitted to the district hospital where her condition remains serious, he added. PTI COR KIS RUK RUK

Nov 13, 2025