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Lokesh Promises To Clear Fee Reimbursement Arrears

Vijayawada:Education minister Nara Lokesh met student and youth leaders on Friday, promising them full release of the fee reimbursement dues left behind by the previous government.Lokesh warned private college managements against pressurizing students over these arrears and promised strict action against such rule violations.The minister said nearly Rs 4,200 crore remained unpaid. “We would release the amount in phases after necessary financial approvals,” he said.Lokesh accepted an 11-point memorandum from student leaders. Students sought withdrawal of orders blocking student leaders’ entry into educational institutions; cancellation of online degree admissions in favour of offline processes, and abolishing policies restricting PG education for economically weaker students.He said while political speeches would be banned in universities and colleges, non-political student issues could be addressed on a separate platform after academic hours.The education minister pledged government support for anti-ragging and anti-drug campaigns and promised to simplify bus pass issuance through Aadhaar integration.On admissions, Lokesh promised timely completion without delays. He said the schedule for next year’s common entrance exams will be released this year.Student leaders’ plea for direct admission to leftover university seats was appreciated by the minister with a condition that the basic exams must be passed.Highlighting a shortage of 4,300 vacant teaching posts across universities, the minister promised swift action to fill these slots by overcoming legal challenges.Student leaders also urged the minister to reopen over 2,000 government schools closed by the previous government, raise hostel mess charges based on living costs, prevent suicides in welfare hostels, and conduct student union elections without delays.

Settibalijas Irked At Minister Subhash’s Comments

Kakinada:Some recent comments of the Labour Minister Vasamsetti Subhash have irked the Settibalija community.Subhash, who spoke at the Settibalija Vana Samaradhana meeting held at Konkapalli near Amalapuram in Konaseema district the other day, stated that some people in the community were “useless” and they were asking him to fulfill promises he had made long ago.He also criticised the Settibalija community leaders in the YSRC without mentioning their names.The minister said one leader (Ch.Srinivasa Venu Gopalakrishna) bowed his head before YS Jagan Mohan Reddy and hurt the reputation of the community.Now, there is widespread criticism of the minister, and many said he should not have spoken harshly about the community leaders as it was not a party meeting.YSRC central executive council member Pithani Balakrishna has given a strong counter to minister Subhash and said he should first disclose the accounts of the Settibalija Sangham. He enquired about the deposit of `1 crore to the Settibalija Action Force Fund. “Before the elections, Subhash made a promise to the community people to deposit `1 crore to SAF but he did not do this for the past 17 months.” He asked the minister not to scold or abuse the community leaders during their meeting as these are not party platforms. “During the past 17 months, Subhash could not provide jobs to the unemployed youth in the community. Settibalijas have not asked him to form an SAF or give funds to them. But he himself promised the people he would do this, Now, he should fulfil his promise and do good to our people.”Balakrishna alleged that the minister had no reputation in Konaseema district and he brought people from outside to the Vana Samaradhana meeting.Meanwhile, some of the settibalija community leaders suggested that the minister change his behaviour as he would have a good political career in future.

Judge in Google Ad Tech Case Seeks Quick Fix For Web Giant's Monopolies

Virginia: The US judge considering whether to order a breakup of Google's advertising technology business asked the Department of Justice on Friday how quickly such a remedy would take effect, saying, "time is of the essence."Google has so far come away largely unscathed from a bipartisan government legal crackdown on the dominance of Big Tech - a push that began during the first term of President Donald Trump.But that could change, depending on what US District Court Judge Leonie Brinkema in Alexandria, Virginia, decides in the DOJ's case over Google's ad tech.At closing arguments in the case on Friday, the judge brought up the fact that Google will seek to appeal the case, a move that would likely push any forced sale years down the road."The kind of request you are making most likely would not be as easily enforceable while an appeal is pending," the judge said.Brinkema ruled in April that Google holds two illegal ad tech monopolies, and is now considering what the company must do to restore competition.Google is "in an impossible situation" and very likely to appeal that ruling, Brinkema said, given the fact that publishers and rival ad tech companies are relying on the ruling to seek damages in several new lawsuits.The DOJ and a coalition of states have asked the judge to make Google sell its ad exchange, AdX, where online publishers pay Google a 20% fee to sell ads in auctions that happen instantly when users load websites.DOJ attorney Matthew Huppert argued onFriday that nothing short of a forced sale would bring a "brighter, more competitive future for the open web."The court's remedy "needs to eradicate Google's illegally acquired monopolies root and branch," he said.Google's attorney Karen Dunn argued a forced sale would be too extreme a measure."Lawfully acquired monopoly power is the foundation of the American economy," she said, citing a 2004 Supreme Court ruling.A breakup would be technically difficult, resulting in a long and painful transition that would hurt customers, Dunn argued.The closing arguments on Friday mark the end of evidentiary hearings in Google's years-long battle with the DOJ over its dominance in online advertising and search. Next, Google has said it will file appeals.The US still has antitrust cases pending against Meta Platforms , Amazon and Apple .

Supreme Court To Hear SIR Pleas

New Delhi:The Supreme Court on Friday agreed to hear a batch of pleas challenging the Election Commission's decision to conduct Special Intensive Revision exercise in Kerala, Uttar Pradesh and other States.A three-judge bench of Justices Surya Kant, S.V.N. Bhatti and Joymalya Bagchi issued notice to the Election Commission on all the fresh petitions filed by different political leaders, challenging SIR exercises in different States on different grounds.Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal, appearing for a petitioner challenging SIR exercise in Kerala, submitted that local body elections are also scheduled to be held in the state and, therefore, there is some urgency involved in the matter. The apex court directed the pleas challenging SIR exercise in Kerala will be listed on November 26 and rest of the petitions challenging electoral roll revision exercise in other States will be taken up for hearing in the first or second week of December. Justice Kant said that it is good that political parties are now coming forward to challenge the exercise instead of private individuals.The top court is already hearing a clutch of pleas challenging the validity of the Election Commission's decision to conduct pan-India SIR exercise.On November 11, the top court sought separate responses of the poll panel on pleas filed by DMK, CPI(M), West Bengal Congress and Trinamool Congress leaders challenging the SIR of the electoral rolls in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal respectively.The Kerala government's plea said that the State, as an entity, is of the view that the SIR, particularly in the manner in which it is being undertaken, is not conducive to the democratic polity of the country."The state prays for leave of this court to reserve its right to challenge the process of the SIR in appropriate proceedings, if deemed necessary. However, the grievance of the State highlighted in this writ petition is limited to request for deferment of the SIR in Kerala," it said. The state government further said that the deferment is sought for since undertaking of the SIR simultaneously with the elections to the local self government institutions (LSGIs) will adversely affect the smooth conduct of the said elections and will possibly result in an administrative impasse in the State. The Kerala government further said there are 1200 LSGIs in the State, made up of 941 Grama Panchayats, 152 Block Panchayats, 14 District Panchayats, 87 municipalities and six corporations. It said the Kerala State Election Commission has decided to conduct general elections to the LSGIs in the state on December 9.

Entertainment

Dushala Epic Retold Via A Women’s Lament

The Dr Alekya Punjala-Vinay Varma product, ‘Dushala’ is a must-see. To a city starved of good, affordable stage plays, it is an artistic mosaic of amazing craft, membership, talent, poignance and intrigue. Notwithstanding the source, the Mahabharata, the approach is absorbing.Vinay Varma takes the road less travelled, and Alekya establishes beyond an iota of doubt that she is a consummate danseuse apart from being a brilliant actor. ‘Dushala’, to the uninitiated, is the only daughter to the hundred Kaurava brothers. The play starts as an ode to the saga of women in constant search of identity, but is largely a lament of a lady, a voice in the wilderness.Our voice is swept by the presence of the protagonist on stage — the only character. The principal character takes over completely. She holds you in awe for the duration of the drama. There is a tangential reference that Pandavas and their journey to self-discovery is a recurring date with disaster.The stage script is largely a lament of Dushala against her mother Gandhari. As she dances and plays, even as the lone princess of the famous clan, she suffers gender bias — maybe even more tragic indifference. In fact, in the great epic, she’s not more than a minor footnote.Her fancied dressing in a carefree childhood is characterised by the feeling of isolation not only from the entire world, but also her own mother. The seeds of sorrow and loneliness. The mother who evolves is one who never cradled or carried her, sang lullabies, or told stories, being preoccupied with her sons. There is a lyrical rhetoric, “if only she asked”, repeated in the multiple scenarios of the grand epic including the Draupadi Vastraharan.Another interesting dramatic thread in the later part is a sarcastic reference: “Oh the great dramatic Mahabharata!!”. It is never easy to depict sarcasm on stage, especially when the semantics is laced with dance. This is where Alekya is completely in command. The tone, the timbre, the measured emotion are in perfect coordination, making for compelling viewing.“Woh mujhse poochhte, main unhe batati, “If they asked, I would have informed” — is a dialogue that comes on various occasions, not just to suggest that wise input could save the scenario, but also the nagging feel of being slighted or being ignored, and is stated and enacted with tremendous depth and effect.As the daughter of Dhritarashtra, the sister of the Kaurava brothers, the wife of Jayadratha, and finally the mother of Suratha, the aching agony of not being victimised but being ignored in the saga of a drowning voice is an epic, which — to borrow from the playwright — is the roll call of widows, hard-hitting units of sons of illegitimacy galore; not a single woman of import having lasting pieces in the narrative.Apart from largely being well-written, the play disproportionately allocated space to the issues and the incidents in the epic. In fact, Dushala’s story is largely against an overstretched patriarchy, without individual references, strategically absolving an analysis of Jayadratha. It is the director’s call and surely justified — bite only what you can chew.Vinay Varma is in his element. So seamless is the narrative that you do not find him anywhere. This is a great level a director can achieve: permit the character to live on her own, not be his puppet. The play showcases in a few instances Alekhya’s trained rhythm to dance. ‘Dushala’ is not about dance — it is just also there. Alekhya’s performance is top-notch. She showcases the many moods of the feminine soul arched in the wilderness, a witness to unmatched human destruction. To hear the epic of ethics is paradox. Every minute of the portrayal is bettered in commitment, understanding, and brilliant craftsmanship.More power to the Dushalas, even more to those who voice them!!Note: The play has been chosen for the International Gita Mahotsav 2025, to be held at Kurukshetra, Haryana. ‘Dushala’ will be staged on November 24.

HYDRAA Secures Rs 700-cr Worth Land In Kondapur

Hyderabad:HYDRAA said it had protected Rs 700-crore worth land in Kondapur on Friday. Following Telangana High Court’s directions, the agency fenced off two parcels of land measuring four acres in Sri Venkateswara HAL Colony and put up signboards marking them as parkland.The agency said the parkland was illegally sold under by-survey numbers. Residents alleged that Simha Developers, Vasavi Construction Company and others had purchased the land and placed bouncers to intimidate the locals.The layout, formed in the 1980s over 57.2 acres with 627 plots, originally set aside 1.2 acres each for two parks, two acres for another park and about 1,000 sq. yds for public use. Sri Venkateswara HAL Residents’ Welfare Association representatives and colony members told HYDRAA that the parklands were encroached and were sold by fabricating documents and creating fake by-survey numbers.For more than a decade, the association had been fighting to protect these open spaces, and approached HYDRAA. They showed how the park areas had been broken up into multiple land parcels and sold. The association also approached the High Court, which directed HYDRAA to verify the situation on the ground and take necessary steps.During the field inspection, HYDRAA officials reportedly found that one of the parks, which should have been 1.2 acres, had been split into three parts and turned into 11 plots. Two other parks had also been handled in a similar manner.According to the residents, some individuals had created the layout in the 1980s using GPA documents and later sold parts of the reserved land.

OSD: Fool-Proof Arrangements Needed for Inter

Hyderabad:Ajith Reddy, officer on special duty (OSD) to the Chief Minister, said fool-proof arrangements were needed at every level for the Intermediate Public Examinations next year. He spent the day at the Intermediate Board’s command control room at Vidya Bhavan and checked the functioning of the CCTV network, facial recognition attendance system, and the IVRS at the 430 government junior colleges.He said the attendance system had reduced absenteeism and brought clarity to how colleges were being managed, after watching the real-time feed of student and staff attendance. He added that the facial-recognition set-up had contributed to improved attendance, effective management of employee resources, and transparency in daily operations.Officials briefed Ajith Reddy about how the CCTV grid has curbed movement inside campuses and created a stronger sense of safety for students.Ajith Reddy also asked about grievance calls handled through the IVRS. Officers told him that student concerns were being resolved more promptly than before, and he said that the changes “must continue through the exam season”. He also reviewed the human resource management system portal and said it has reduced manual handling of files.Special officers assigned by TGBIE will stay in the junior colleges for three days to check how data is being recorded and to confirm that the academic year workflow is running without gaps. Krishna Aditya, Director, TGBIE, said the department will continue to check these systems across all colleges so that feedback from the field can arrive faster and corrections can be made during the year.

JNTU Celebrates 60 Yrs Of Guiding Telangana’s Tech Education

Hyderabad: Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Hyderabad’s six-decade journey, from its beginning as Nagarjunasagar Engineering College in 1965 to becoming India’s first technological university in 1972, was discussed at length during the diamond jubilee of its University College of Engineering on Friday.Speakers said the university’s long history continues to guide its role in Telangana’s technical education system and now carries fresh expectations as the state focuses on skills and employment. Officials noted that the university had grown from three constituent colleges to 10 and now supported nearly 200 affiliated colleges with close to 3.5 lakh students. Alumni have gone on to careers in engineering, public service, research and global industry, forming a wide network that has shaped the identity of the institution over the years. Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka told students and teachers that the coming decade will place more responsibility on technical universities. “Telangana’s future depends on the strength of its education system. Students must gain both skills and confidence,” he said. Bhatti added that the government has restored trust in recruitment examinations and is upgrading technical institutions through Young India Skills University and improvements to industrial training institutes. He said long-pending issues raised by the university, including land matters, tax requests and the need for new infrastructure worth nearly 800 crore rupees, would be examined. The Deputy Chief Minister encouraged students to focus on hands-on learning. “Innovation should become part of everyday study. Spend more time in laboratories and with mentors. That is how ideas grow,” he said. He also asked alumni to continue supporting the university, saying their involvement would help strengthen the next phase of its growth. While delivering his report, Vice Chancellor Prof. T. Kishen Kumar Reddy said JNTU Hyderabad had supported major examinations such as Eapcet, PGcet, Ecet and the recent TGPSC group exams. He said the university was preparing to expand its work in quantum computing, artificial intelligence and machine learning and has applied for support under the national quantum mission. “We want our students to be ready for the fields that will shape the future,” he said. The celebrations included the release of a university anthem written by faculty member and alumnus Dr Rajeshkhanna Bhuthkuri and composed by renowned music director Yashokrishna. Dr Bhuthkuri told Deccan Chronicle that the anthem drew from the National Anthem Jana Gana Mana, the National song Vande Mataram and the Telangana and Andhra state songs, that capture the institution’s identity, and said he hoped it would “carry the spirit of JNTU Hyderabad to every future batch.” Former administrators, higher education officials and alumni leaders attended the occasion, which revisited the university’s history while laying out priorities for the years ahead.

World

Modi To Seek Better Future For All At G20

New Delhi:Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday evening landed in the South African city of Johannesburg for the G-20 summit that will take place this weekend and said he “looked forward to productive discussions with world leaders on key global issues”. Before embarking on a three-day visit to South Africa, the PM, in his departure statement, said that he will present India's perspective at the summit in line with its vision of "Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam".“Landed in Johannesburg for the G-20 summit-related engagements… Our focus will be on strengthening cooperation, advancing development priorities and ensuring a better future for all,” Mr Modi also posted on X.Earlier in the day, Mr Modi had landed in the South African capital Pretoria to a ceremonial welcome. Ministry of external affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal posted about Mr Modi's arrival in South Africa and stated that important engagements of the PM’s schedule lie ahead.Ahead of his departure from New Delhi, Mr Modi on Friday morning said that he will “present India’s perspective at the summit in line with our vision of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam (the world is one family) and 'One earth, One Family and One future’.”“I am visiting the Republic of South Africa to attend the 20th G-20 leaders' summit being held in Johannesburg under South Africa’s presidency. This will be a particularly special summit given that it will be the first G-20 summit being held in Africa. During India’s presidency in 2023, the African Union became a member of the G-20,” Mr Modi said in his departure statement.The Prime Minister further said the “summit will be an opportunity to discuss key global issues” and that he “looks forward to my interactions with leaders of the partner countries and participation in the 6th IBSA summit scheduled on the sidelines of the G-20 summit”. He added that during the visit he also looks forward to interacting with the Indian diaspora in South Africa, which is one of the largest outside India.The Prime Minister is expected to address all three G-20 sessions that will take place over Saturday and Sunday. The first session will be on Inclusive and Sustainable Economic Growth Leaving No One Behind: Building our economies, the role of trade, financing for development and the debt burden".The second session will be on "A Resilient World—the G20's Contribution: Disaster Risk Reduction, Climate Change, Just Energy Transitions, Food Systems". And the third session will be on "A Fair and a Just Future for All: Critical Minerals, Decent Work, Artificial Intelligence".Earlier this month, India signalled its support to fellow Global South nations and Brics and G-20 partner South Africa regarding its hosting of the Johannesburg summit.The United States had earlier announced a boycott of the summit amid strained bilateral ties with South Africa, although there is speculation that there may be last-minute participation by a US official.The leaders skipping the visit to South Africa for the summit include US President Donald Trump, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping. A high-ranking Russian delegation will, however, participate in the summit, while Chinese Premier Li Qiang is set to represent China at the summit, as per reports.South Africa’s key priorities at the Summit include issues such as disaster relief, debt relief and sustainability, climate change, finance for energy transition and harnessing critical minerals for inclusive growth. The G-20, or Group of Twenty, is an “intergovernmental forum of the world’s major developed and developing economies and comprises 19 countries. Collectively, the G-20 “accounts for 85 per cent of global GDP, 75 per cent of international trade and two-thirds of the world’s population, making it the premier forum for international economic cooperation.

World

Relative Of Saudi Bus Accident Survivor Deported Over Old Case

Hyderabad: A relative of Mohd Abdul Shoaib, the lone survivor in the Umrah bus accident, who travelled to Saudi Arabia, was deported on arrival at the Madina Munawara Airport due to a previous issue.During the immigration check, it was found that Sheik Ibrahim Ahmed had a dispute with his employer in Saudi Arabia and a service related case was registered against him nine years ago. There was a ban on Ahmed's entry into the country, said an official from Haj Committee. "Due to this reason, Ahmed was sent back to Hyderabad, "official added. Ahmed was in Saudi Arabia in connection with the funeral of Shoaib’s parents, who died in the accident.

Business

Health insurers lose up to Rs 10,000 crore annually on fraud & abuse: BCG

1 / 50 Health insurers lose up to Rs 10,000 crore annually on fraud & abuse: BCG Industry 16 min ago This is an AI assisted summary. India's health insurance system is struggling with financial losses caused by fraud, inefficiencies, and policy violations. BCG and Medi Assist Healthcare suggest a three-pillar approach of Prevention, Detection and Deterrence using AI and GenAI to combat these issues. While the industry is expected to grow, increasing claims costs could result in higher premiums and limited healthcare access. Read Full Article URL Copied Swipe up for next shorts 2 / 50 Select clauses excluded from wages & social security code Business 55 min ago This is an AI assisted summary. The Industrial Relations Code and Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code have been fully implemented, but some clauses in the Social Security Code and Wages Code have been excluded. These include provisions related to EPF schemes, coverage thresholds, and advisory boards. However, with most provisions now operational, the industry anticipates a faster roll-out of unified rules. Read Full Article URL Copied Swipe up for next shorts 3 / 50 Goa is a biker’s paradise this season Auto 2 hr ago This is an AI assisted summary. Goa is gearing up to be India's top destination for motorcycling enthusiasts with three upcoming festivals - Royal Enfield Motoverse, TVS MotoSoul, and India Bike Week. These festivals will offer thrilling races and off-road experiences, along with live music and international DJ performances. Read Full Article URL Copied Swipe up for next shorts 4 / 50 Porsche’s new spark: Cayenne goes electric Auto 2 hr ago This is an AI assisted summary. Porsche has launched its biggest car, the Cayenne Electric, showcasing its commitment towards electrification. The SUV combines the brand's sporting DNA with EV performance, making it the most powerful production Porsche ever made. It has a 113-kWh battery and 800-volt architecture, allowing for ultra-fast charging speeds and optional inductive charging. Read Full Article URL Copied 5 / 50 Bullet 650: A legend reborn, with a lot of muscle Auto 2 hr ago This is an AI assisted summary. Royal Enfield launched the new Bullet 650, a more powerful version of the iconic Bullet 350, with a 650-cc engine to meet modern India's infrastructure needs. The design stays true to its heritage with subtle changes. The Bullet 650 is a perfect balance of the past and future, appealing to loyalists who desire enhanced performance without sacrificing the classic design. Read Full Article URL Copied 6 / 50 TCS stakes claim to the AI backbone Industry 3 hr ago This is an AI assisted summary. TCS is investing heavily in AI infrastructure, setting itself apart in the industry. Analysts predict long-term success and customer loyalty as TCS aims to be the top AI tech services company in India. 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RBI Governor confident of trade deal to relieve pressure on current account. Read Full Article URL Copied 9 / 50 Big step towards accelerating formal, high-productivity jobs: Experts Industry 4 hr ago This is an AI assisted summary. The pending four labour codes in India are expected to bring significant changes, including universal minimum wages and social security for all workers. They aim to ease compliance and promote formal job creation, while also providing benefits for gig workers and women working night shifts. However, their success will depend on proper enforcement. Read Full Article URL Copied 10 / 50 SEBI plans REITs’ index entry to enhance liquidity, participation: Tuhin Kanta Pandey Market 4 hr ago This is an AI assisted summary. Sebi chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey has announced plans to boost REITs and InvITs by allowing them to invest in liquid mutual funds and be included in equity indices. These measures aim to increase their investor base and liquidity in the market. Sebi is also proposing reforms in mutual fund and stockbroking regulations, including reducing brokerage charges and revising short-selling norms. Read Full Article URL Copied 11 / 50 Labour Code: Platforms will now need to fund social security for gig workers Business 4 hr ago This is an AI assisted summary. The new Labour Code on Social Security, 2020 requires gig and platform workers to receive healthcare, insurance, and old-age protections. Platforms like Zomato, Swiggy, and Uber will contribute 1-2% of their annual turnover towards these schemes. To ensure portable benefits, the government will issue an Aadhaar-linked Universal Account Number. Read Full Article URL Copied 12 / 50 Markets snap winning streak Market 5 hr ago This is an AI assisted summary. Benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, took a break on Friday after reaching all-time highs. They fell 0.47% each due to global cues and better-than-expected US non-farm payroll. This dampened rate cut expectations and raised concerns about the US-India trade deal. While FIIs sold shares, DIIs bought, resulting in a second consecutive week of green for the indices. Read Full Article URL Copied 13 / 50 Indices snap two-day winning streak Market 5 hr ago This is an AI assisted summary. Asian equity markets, including domestic benchmarks, dropped on Friday due to strong US non-farm payroll data and rupee depreciation. The Sensex and Nifty ended 0.47% lower, but still posted positive returns for the second week in a row. Global cues and rupee depreciation dampened market sentiment, resulting in broader indices also falling. Read Full Article URL Copied 14 / 50 UPI to link with Europe’s TIPS soon: RBI says work enters realisation phase Policy 5 hr ago This is an AI assisted summary. RBI to link UPI with Eurosystem's TIPS for cross-border remittances, in line with G20 roadmap. Collaboration with European Central Bank to start realisation phase, expected to benefit users of both jurisdictions. NPCI also working on connecting UPI with fast payment systems of other nations. India's forex reserves jump to $692.6 billion, driven by rise in gold value. Read Full Article URL Copied 15 / 50 Telcos, satellite firms & tech firms differ on spectrum auction plan Industry 5 hr ago This is an AI assisted summary. The 5G spectrum auction is causing conflict between telecom companies, satellite service providers, and global technology firms. The main disagreements are over the use of the L-band and S-band for mobile networks, and the reservation of the 6GHz band for mobile use. The Broadband India Forum has emphasized the economic impact of delaying Wi-Fi use of the band. Read Full Article URL Copied 16 / 50 Who is Deepak Paradkar? Indian-origin ‘cocaine lawyer’ tied to Olympian-turned-drug lord World News 5 hr ago This is an AI assisted summary. Indian-origin lawyer Deepak Balwant Paradkar and nine others were arrested by the US Justice Department for their involvement with Canadian Olympic star-turned-drug lord Ryan James Wedding. Paradkar, also known as the "Cocaine Lawyer," is facing extradition to the US and has been linked to the FBI's Top 10 most-wanted fugitive list. Read Full Article URL Copied 17 / 50 RITES steps up execution as order book tops Rs 9,000 crore Industry 5 hr ago This is an AI assisted summary. Indian Railways' RITES is striving to improve project execution to drive revenue growth, with an order book of over Rs 9,000 crore. To overcome challenges, the company has a three-pronged strategy and plans to achieve an order book of Rs 10,000 crore by Q1 of FY27. It is also fast-tracking export orders for locomotives. Read Full Article URL Copied 18 / 50 Retail sales rise 11% in Aug–Oct on GST 2.0 and festive demand Industry 6 hr ago This is an AI assisted summary. India's retail sales have experienced a major increase, with double-digit growth for the first time in three years. This was due to GST cuts and high demand during the festive season. The implementation of GST 2.0 in September also contributed to the rise in sales, particularly in food, apparel, and furniture categories. Read Full Article URL Copied 19 / 50 Ignoring mismatch notice may result in a tax demand Money 6 hr ago This is an AI assisted summary. Taxpayers are receiving intimations for discrepancies in filed returns and annual information statements. They must respond by December 31 to avoid penalties. Sandeep Sehgal of AKM Global attributes this to increased compliance efforts. TDS credits should be reconciled and errors reported on the AIS portal. Read Full Article URL Copied 20 / 50 Your loan queries answered: Paying sister’s EMI? Get deed registered for part-ownership Money 6 hr ago This is an AI assisted summary. 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Kotak Mahindra Bank has decided to split its stocks in a 5-for-1 ratio to make them more accessible and boost market participation. The approval process involves the bank's members, RBI, and other regulatory authorities and is expected to be completed in two months. Read Full Article URL Copied 25 / 50 India’s forex reserves jump $5.5 billion to $692.6 billion on sharp rise in gold value Policy 7 hr ago This is an AI assisted summary. India's forex reserves rose to $692.576 billion in November, with gold reserves increasing by $5.327 billion. This led to a jump of $5.543 billion from the previous week. Foreign currency assets also saw a slight increase, while the SDRs and reserve position with the IMF also grew. PMI data showed a decline in manufacturing and private sector growth in November. Read Full Article URL Copied 26 / 50 Tata Power to invest Rs 1,572 crore in 1.1 GW hydropower project in Bhutan Business 7 hr ago This is an AI assisted summary. 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Read Full Article URL Copied 30 / 50 ‘My last wish is…’: Delhi Class 10 student blames teachers in suicide note India News 9 hr ago This is an AI assisted summary. A 16-year-old boy in Delhi took his own life after being scolded by his teacher. He left a note apologising to his family and requesting that his organs be donated. His father claims that constant humiliation from teachers led to the boy's decision. An FIR has been filed, and four teachers have been temporarily suspended. Read Full Article URL Copied 31 / 50 ‘It took ages to forget the trauma’: AR Rahman on coping with his father’s death at 9 Life 7 hr ago This is an AI assisted summary. AR Rahman, an acclaimed Indian musician, has achieved great success with multiple awards, including two Oscars and two Grammys. In a heartfelt interview, he revealed his childhood in Chennai, his father's musical influence, and the impact of losing both parents at a young age. Read Full Article URL Copied 32 / 50 ‘False’ Hindu gods row: Donald Trump Jr ‘prays’ to Lord Ganesh post Republican controversy World News 9 hr ago This is an AI assisted summary. Donald Trump Jr, son of US president, visited a wildlife rescue center in Gujarat and attended a wedding in Rajasthan during his second trip to India. He was hosted by Anant Ambani and participated in garba-dandiya festivities. His visit coincides with ongoing trade negotiations between India and the US. Read Full Article URL Copied 33 / 50 India-Afghanistan to resume cargo flight operations India News 9 hr ago This is an AI assisted summary. India to resume air cargo services with Afghanistan as Joint Secretary at MEA confirms completion of groundwork. Afghan Trade Minister Al-Haj Nooruddin Azizi's visit to New Delhi aims to strengthen trade ties, particularly in the agricultural sector. Bilateral trade currently stands at 1 billion with potential for further growth. Read Full Article URL Copied 34 / 50 Markets see profit booking: Nifty closes near 26,000, Sensex falls 400 points – Here are key highlights Market 9 hr ago This is an AI assisted summary. Indian equity benchmarks closed the week with a 0.47% decline, as the Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex were affected by a global decline and weak INR-USD. Investor sentiments were also impacted by the lack of progress on the India-US trade deal and potential delays. Mid- and small-cap stocks saw sharper corrections, while Maruti Suzuki was the top performer. Read Full Article URL Copied 35 / 50 November PMI: Manufacturing slips to 9-month low, private sector growth hits 6-month low Policy 12 hr ago This is an AI assisted summary. India's private sector growth slowed in November, with manufacturing PMI dropping to a nine-month low of 57.4. However, the country's composite PMI remained in expansionary territory at 59.9. Analysts warn of emerging sectoral softness and global headwinds, with issuer-specific fundamentals playing a larger role in credit rating actions. Read Full Article URL Copied 36 / 50 City gas distributors set for strong margin recovery in FY26: Crisil lists 3 reasons why Business 10 hr ago This is an AI assisted summary. Crisil Ratings predicts that city gas operators will see a recovery in operating profit this fiscal, thanks to a shift towards contracted supplies and reduced reliance on spot markets. The report also highlights the impact of increased gas procurement costs and steady realisations on margins, as well as the potential for healthy volume growth and risks to watch out for in the future. Read Full Article URL Copied 37 / 50 Maruti Suzuki buys 7.84% stake in Ravity Software to boost connected mobility Business 10 hr ago This is an AI assisted summary. 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Iran rejects UN atomic agency’s resolution and threatens more reprisal actions

Iran’s Foreign Ministry called a resolution by the U.N. atomic watchdog’s board of governors “anti-Iranian” and threatened unspecified retaliatory actions, state media reported on Friday (November 21, 2025). The International Atomic Energy Agency on Thursday demanded that Iran fully cooperate with the agency and provide “precise information” about its stockpile of near weapons-grade uranium, as well as grant its inspectors access to Iranian nuclear sites. A report by the official IRNA news agency on Friday quoted Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei as saying that Iran informed the Vienna-based IAEA in a letter that it in addition to ending an agreement forged over the summer in Cairo, the Iranian government could take “other actions" in response to Thursday's resolution. Iran suspended all cooperation with the IAEA after the war with Israel. IAEA Director-Genral Rafael Mariano Grossi then reached an agreement with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in Cairo in early September to resume inspections. Mr. Baghaei didn't immediately elaborate on what further actions Iran would take, but further uranium enrichment by the country is a possibility. He accused the IAEA of amplifying “grudges” held against Iran by the United States, the United Kingdom, France and Germany. The Minister complained that the resolution didn't mention the reason that Iran halted inspections was because of the strikes by Israel and the U.S. against Iran’s nuclear facilities in June. The IAEA's resolution sets the stage for a likely further escalation of tensions between the U.N. nuclear agency and Iran, which has reacted strongly to similar moves by the watchdog in the past. After a 12-day air war in June with Israel, Iran suspended all cooperation with the IAEA. Strikes on Iran killed nearly 1,100 in Iran, including military commanders and nuclear scientists. After the deal to resume inspections in September, the U.N. reimposed crushing sanctions on Iran later that month through the so-called snapback mechanism contained in the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, drawing an angry response from Tehran and leading it to halt implementation of the Cairo agreement.

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Ricin terror plot: Digital literature, CCTV footage, black flag among material found by ATS

The Gujarat ATS, probing the alleged ricin chemical poison terror plot, has recovered digital literature titled 'How to Stay Anonymous' from a conversation between one of the accused and his handler on a social media platform, officials said on Friday (November 21, 2025). The probe agency also found video footage in which the same accused is seen stepping out of a hotel in Ahmedabad, and recovered a black flag from the Uttar Pradesh residence of another accused, they said. The Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) has arrested the trio — Dr Ahmed Mohiyuddin Saiyed, Azad Suleman Sheikh and Mohammad Suhail Khan — on November 9 for their alleged involvement in conspiring a major terrorist attack with weapons and chemicals. Senior ATS officials on Friday said they have recovered CCTV video footage dated November 7 showing terror suspect Ahmed Saiyed leaving Hotel Grand Ambience on Mirzapur Road near Sidi Saiyyed Masjid in Ahmedabad. A black flag was seized from Suhail Khan's residence in UP, they said. "We have recovered digital literature titled 'How to Stay Anonymous' in a conversation on a social media platform between Saiyed and his handler," they said. The officials also shared a screenshot of Saiyed's social media display profile, which carried a similar black flag that was recovered from Suhail's residence. The ATS on November 9 claimed to have busted a suspected terror syndicate with the arrest of the trio. They claimed that Saiyed was allegedly preparing 'ricin' poison, and his handler is associated with the Islamic State Khorasan Province (ISKP). While Saiyed hails from Hyderabad (Telangana), Azad and Suhail are from Uttar Pradesh, the officials said. Gujarat ATS DIG Sunil Joshi has said earlier that they were in Gujarat to exchange weapons and had conspired to carry out terrorist activities involving ricin. Searches were carried out at the residences of the suspects in UP and Hyderabad followed by their arrest. Two Glock pistols, a Beretta pistol, 30 live cartridges and four litres of castor oil were recovered from Saiyed's residence in Hyderabad, officials said.

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Seven lakh fishlings to be released in Prakasam district, says Social Welfare Minister

Minister for Social Welfare Dola Bala Veeranjaneya Swamy has announced that seven lakh fishlings will soon be released into reservoirs, irrigation tanks and other water bodies across Prakasam district. Marking World Fisheries Day on Friday, the Minister released fishlings in the Thoorpunaidupalem and Mallavarappadu tanks in Tanguturu mandal, where he unveiled the initiative. “This year’s encouraging rainfall has prompted the decision to release seven lakh fishlings, which will benefit not only individual fishermen but also village panchayats and fishermen’s societies,” he said. Reaffirming the State government’s commitment to supporting the fishing community, Mr. Swamy recalled the supply of fishing nets and motorboats at subsidised prices, insurance cover during the fishing period, and the ₹20,000 compensation provided during the fishing holiday. Revenue Divisional Officer (Ongole) Lakshmi Prasanna, Joint Director (Fisheries) Srinivasa Rao, mandal officials and public representatives participated in the programme.

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Congress warns Karnataka leaders against public remarks on leadership issue

Amid speculation over leadership change in Karnataka, the Congress on Friday said it has sternly warned its leaders and MLAs in the State from making any public statements on the leadership issue or falling for the agenda propagated by vested interests. Blaming the BJP for running a maligning campaign against its Karnataka government, All India Congress Committee general secretary incharge for party affairs in Karnataka Randeep Surjewala said he had a discussion with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar over the issue. "The needless Statements of some Congress leaders and MLA’s has also added to the speculation. The Indian National Congress has sternly warned them (leaders and MLAs) from making any public statements on the issue of leadership or falling for the agenda being propagated by the vested interests. "The opinion of various party functionaries has been taken note of by the leadership," he said in a post on X. "Had a discussion with Karnataka CM and Deputy CM and they agreed that a decisively defeated and faction ridden Karnataka BJP, alongwith a section of the media, are designedly running a maligning campaign against Karnataka and its Congress Government," he said. Mr. Surjewala said the sole idea is to undermine the stellar achievements and five Congress government guarantees, which he claimed have become an outstanding model of inclusive development and distributive justice. As the Congress government in Karnataka completes 2.5 years, there has been speculation within the party over a possible leadership change in the State. However, Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar said he does not believe in groupism within the party and all 140 MLAs of the Congress are his own and he stands by them. "All 140 MLAs are my MLAs. Making a group is not in my blood. The CM decided to reshuffle the cabinet. Everyone wants to become a minister, so it is quite natural for them to meet the leadership in Delhi. It is their right. We can’t stop them and say no. "The CM has said that he will complete 5 years. I wish him all the best. We will all work with him. Both the CM and me have time and again said we abide by the high command," Shivakumar said in a post on X.

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City court convicts three Bawaria gang members for the murder of MLA Sudarsanam

Nearly 20 years after former Minister and AIADMK MLA K. Sudarsanam was shot dead by a gang near Chennai, a city sessions court on Friday (November 21, 2025) convicted three members of the Bawaria gang on the charges of dacoity and murder for gain. The quantum of sentence will be pronounced on Monday (November 24, 2025), judge Abraham Lincoln said. In the early hours of January 8, 2005, the gang descended on the house of Sudarsanam, 57, then sitting MLA for Gummidipoondi, at Thanakulam near Periyapalayam in Tiruvallur district. While one stood outside holding a gun, the other members broke open the front door with an axe and began attacking the occupants with iron rods. Sudarsanam’s son Satish Kumar, 28, was the first to wake up and was attacked. On hearing his cries, Sudarsanam came down from his room and tried to prevent the six assailants from attacking his son. He was shot dead with a single-barrel muzzle-loaded gun. He died on the spot. Another son, Vijay, was locked up in a room. The gang escaped with cash, jewellery, and mobile phones. The gang leader, who had positioned himself outside the house, fired at neighbours who had gathered after hearing the screams and chased them away. The gang members escaped under the cover of darkness and boarded a lorry they had parked one kilometre away. Immediately after the murder, a special team was formed under Inspector-General of Police (North) S.R. Jangid. The team found a pattern in several cases that had occurred between 1995 and 2005, all showing the handiwork of a gang suspected to be from North India. The police later arrested the Bawaria gang members in Haryana and Rajasthan. The police found that between 1995 and 2005, a series of sensational highway dacoities and murders for gain had taken place. The gang had committed 24 dacoities in Tamil Nadu, in which 13 persons were killed and 63 were injured, most of them seriously. Jewellery and cash worth over ₹2 crore were looted. The gang had also struck terror in the neighbouring Andhra Pradesh. In the Sudarsanam murder case, the Periyapalayam police arrested nine members of the Bawaria gang, including Oma alias Omprakash and Boora alias Gunthanlal, along with three women. Oma and Boora later died of illness while serving life imprisonment at the Vellore Central Prison in another case: the dacoity and murder of a doctor at Ranipet. Four persons were tried as the case was split up after three women accused absconded. The charge sheet was filed in 2006 under Sections 395 (dacoity), 396 (dacoity with murder), and 397 (robbery or dacoity causing death or grievous hurt) of the Indian Penal Code, along with provisions of the Arms Act. The trial was conducted by Additional Government Advocate G. Srinivasan before the XV Additional Sessions Court. The four accused were produced before the judge at Singaravelar Maligai on Friday. The judge convicted three of them — Jagadish alias Gunna and Rakesh alias Guddu of Haryana and Ashok alias Laxman of Bharatpur district in Rajasthan.

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Milli Məclisin növbəti iclasının tarixi açıqlandı

Milli Məclisin növbəti plenar iclası noyabrın 25-də baş tutacaq. Metbuat.az xəbər verir ki, iclasın gündəliyinə 14 məsələ daxil edilib. 1. "Azərbaycan Respublikası Hökuməti ilə Maldiv Respublikası Hökuməti arasında ümumvətəndaş pasport sahiblərinin viza tələbindən qarşılıqlı azad edilməsi haqqında Saziş"in təsdiq edilməsi barədə Azərbaycan Respublikası qanununun layihəsi. 2. "Azərbaycan Respublikası Hökuməti ilə Anqola Respublikası Hökuməti arasında diplomatik və xidməti pasport sahiblərinin vizadan qarşılıqlı azad edilməsi haqqında Saziş"in təsdiq edilməsi barədə Azərbaycan Respublikası qanununun layihəsi. 3. "Azərbaycan Respublikası Hökuməti ilə Bəhreyn Krallığı Hökuməti arasında diplomatik pasport sahiblərinin viza tələblərindən azad edilməsi haqqında Saziş"in təsdiq edilməsi barədə Azərbaycan Respublikası qanununun layihəsi. 4. "Azərbaycan Respublikası Hökuməti ilə Cibuti Respublikası Hökuməti arasında diplomatik və xidməti pasport sahiblərinin viza tələblərindən azad edilməsi haqqında Saziş"in təsdiq edilməsi barədə Azərbaycan Respublikası qanununun layihəsi. 5. "Azərbaycan Respublikası Hökuməti ilə Dominikan Respublikası Hökuməti arasında diplomatik və xidməti/rəsmi pasport sahiblərinin viza tələbindən azad edilməsi haqqında Saziş"in təsdiq edilməsi barədə Azərbaycan Respublikası qanununun layihəsi. 6. "Azərbaycan Respublikası Hökuməti ilə Qvineya-Bisau Respublikası Hökuməti arasında diplomatik, xidməti və xüsusi pasport sahiblərinin vizadan qarşılıqlı azad edilməsi haqqında Saziş"in təsdiq edilməsi barədə Azərbaycan Respublikası qanununun layihəsi. 7. "Azərbaycan Respublikası Hökuməti ilə Surinam Respublikası Hökuməti arasında diplomatik və xidməti pasport sahiblərinin viza tələbindən azad edilməsi haqqında Saziş"in təsdiq edilməsi barədə Azərbaycan Respublikası qanununun layihəsi. 8. "Azərbaycan Respublikası Hökuməti ilə Moldova Respublikası Hökuməti arasında məxfi məlumatın mübadiləsi və qarşılıqlı mühafizəsi haqqında Saziş"in təsdiq edilməsi barədə Azərbaycan Respublikası qanununun layihəsi. 9. "Nəqliyyat-ekspedisiya fəaliyyəti haqqında" Azərbaycan Respublikası qanununun layihəsi (ikinci oxunuş) . 10. Azərbaycan Respublikasının Mülki Məcəlləsində, Azərbaycan Respublikasının Ticarət Gəmiçiliyi Məcəlləsində, "Nəqliyyat haqqında" və "Avtomobil nəqliyyatı haqqında" Azərbaycan Respublikasının qanunlarında dəyişiklik edilməsi barədə Azərbaycan Respublikası qanununun layihəsi (ikinci oxunuş). 11. "Məhkəmələr və hakimlər haqqında" və "Məhkəmə-Hüquq Şurası haqqında" Azərbaycan Respublikasının qanunlarında dəyişiklik edilməsi barədə Azərbaycan Respublikası qanununun layihəsi (ikinci oxunuş). 12. "Dövlət qulluğu haqqında" Azərbaycan Respublikasının Qanununda dəyişiklik edilməsi barədə Azərbaycan Respublikası qanununun layihəsi (ikinci oxunuş). 13. "İstehlakçıların hüquqlarının müdafiəsi haqqında", "Ətraf mühitin mühafizəsi haqqında", "Dövlət rüsumu haqqında", "Uyğunluğun qiymətləndirilməsi sahəsində akkreditasiya haqqında" və "Standartlaşdırma haqqında" Azərbaycan Respublikasının qanunlarında dəyişiklik edilməsi barədə Azərbaycan Respublikası qanununun layihəsi (ikinci oxunuş). 14. "Hərbi xidmətkeçmə haqqında" Əsasnamənin təsdiq edilməsi barədə" və "Hərbi vəzifə və hərbi xidmət haqqında" Azərbaycan Respublikasının qanunlarında dəyişiklik edilməsi barədə Azərbaycan Respublikası qanununun layihəsi (birinci oxunuş).

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