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Omar Abdullah Refuses To Sit In Bigger Chair At Jammu Event, Earns Praise

Press Trust of India | Thursday November 21, 2024, Jammu

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday politely declined to sit in a chair specially arranged for him during an event here as it was larger than the other chairs.

Fact Check: Deepfake Shared As N Sitharaman, RBI Chief Endorsing Investment Project

Factly | Thursday November 21, 2024

A video featuring Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das promoting the Government's 'income-generating platform' is being widely shared on social media.

"Even Ajmal Kasab Got Fair Trial": Supreme Court In Yasin Malik Case

Reported by Ashish Bhargava, Edited by Saikat Kumar Bose | Thursday November 21, 2024, New Delhi

Even 26/11 terrorist Ajmal Kasab got a fair trial in this country, the Supreme Court said today as it heard the CBI's challenge to a Jammu court order asking separatist leader Yasin Malik to appear in person

PM Modi Conferred With Guyana's Highest National Award 'The Order Of Excellence'

Indo-Asian News Service | Thursday November 21, 2024, New Delhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred with Guyana's highest civilian honour, 'The Order of Excellence', by President Mohamed Irfaan Ali.

Delhi Air Quality Improves, But Still "Very Poor"; Flights, Trains Delayed

NDTV News Desk | Thursday November 21, 2024, New Delhi

A blanket of smog continued to envelop Delhi-NCR, even though the air quality improved to the 'very poor' category after remaining 'severe' for most part of the past eight days.

PM Modi Bestowed Dominica's Highest National Honour, Praised For Safeguarding Lives During COVID

Edited by Anjali Thakur | Thursday November 21, 2024

The award represents the gratitude of Dominica's people and government for India's selfless assistance and collaboration.

"Education Minister Can't Speak Kannada": Student's Remark Draws Action

Reported by Nehal Kidwai, Edited by Saikat Kumar Bose | Thursday November 21, 2024, Bengaluru

Karnataka Education Minister Madhu Bangarappa was riled up when a student said during a video conference that the minister does not know Kannada. Speaking in Kannada, he described the remark as "stupid" and told authorities to take action

Zomato Issues Clarification Over Presence Of Suspicious One-Dish Restaurants

Edited by Abhinav Singh | Thursday November 21, 2024

The company said it had 'delisted' some of the fraudulent restaurants on its app that may have gamed the system.

Byju's Founder Accused Of Trying To Regain Firm With Hidden Cash

Steven Church, Bloomberg | Thursday November 21, 2024

The founder of bankrupt Indian tech firm Byju's tried to use loan proceeds that he allegedly hid from US lenders to secretly buy back a software company that was taken over by an American trustee, according to a new court filing.

To Address Debt, Court Asks Himachal To Shut Down 18 State-Run Hotels

NDTV News Desk | Thursday November 21, 2024

The Congress government in Himachal Pradesh is battling massive debt and to help it clear its unpaid dues, the Himachal Pradesh High Court today ordered the shutting down of 18 state-owned loss-making hotels.

Video: Madhya Pradesh Man Fires Gunshots In Air After Buying Mahindra Thar

Edited by NDTV News Desk | Thursday November 21, 2024

A Madhya Pradesh man is facing flak for posting a video in which he is firing rifle shots into the air to celebrate his latest purchase -- a Mahindra Thar.

Fact Check: Did BJP Share Fake Audio Clip Of Supriya Sule? AI Detection Tools Say...

The Quint | Thursday November 21, 2024

Bharatiya Janata Party shared four audio clips on their official X account to claim that it is a conversation recorded involving Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) leaders Supriya Sule (NCP-SP), Nana Patole (Congress) and IPS officer Amitabh Gupta.

"65 Plus Stitches, Couldn't Eat...": 17-Year-Old After Undergoing Life-Threatening Surgery At AIIMS Delhi

Edited by Bhavya Sukheja | Thursday November 21, 2024

A 17-year-old recently took to social media to share his gratitude for being alive after undergoing a life-threatening surgery at AIIIMS Delhi.

PM Modi Meets Caribbean Leaders At India-CARICOM Summit To Strengthen Ties

Press Trust of India | Thursday November 21, 2024, Georgetown

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has met with the top leaders of Caribbean nations on the margins of the India-CARICOM Summit here and discussed strengthening bilateral ties and enhancing cooperation across several key areas.

1.5 Tonnes Of Waste Cleared In Badrinath's Cleanup Drive Post Yatra Season

Asian News International | Thursday November 21, 2024, Badrinath

After hosting an impressive 47 lakh devotees this season, the Badrinath Nagar Panchayat initiated a comprehensive cleaning drive to restore the sacred shrine and its surroundings to their pristine condition ahead of the winter closure.