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Air India, Akasa, IndiGo cancel flights after Ethiopia volcano erupts

Air India has cancelled at least 11 flights since Monday and is conducting precautionary inspections on aircraft that flew over areas affected by ash plumes from the volcanic eruption in Ethiopia

Canada eyes decade-long $2.8 bn uranium pact with India as ties improve

Canada's proposed agreement to supply uranium to India is expected to run for a decade, valued at $2.8 billion. The arrangement is likely to form part of a wider framework for nuclear cooperation

Ash cloud from Ethiopia's Hayli Gubbi volcano reaches India: Key details

An explosive burst of activity at the Hayli Gubbi volcano, which is situated in Ethiopia's Erta Ale Range, started at about 8:30 am on Sunday

Actor Dharmendra, the 'He-Man' of Indian cinema, passes away at 89

The actor was being treated at his home after being discharged from Breach Candy Hospital, where he was admitted for several days due to age-related issues

KM Birla receives honorary Doctor of Science at University of London

Kumar Mangalam Birla was conferred an honorary Doctor of Science (Economics) degree at the University of London's Foundation Day ceremony, where The Princess Royal honoured 5 achievers

At G20, PM Modi calls for reassessment of global development standards

PM Modi called for the creation of a Global Traditional Knowledge Repository under the G20 to preserve eco-balanced, culturally rich, and socially cohesive ways of living

Timelines can't be fixed for governors to give assent to bills, says SC

A five-judge Constitution Bench ruled that courts cannot prescribe fixed timelines for governors or the President to decide on bills, but emphasised that governors cannot indefinitely delay a bill

Influencer Orry summoned by Mumbai Police in ₹252 cr drugs case; here's why

Orry's name in the ₹252 crore drugs case surfaced after the deportation and arrest of an alleged drug trafficker and a close associate of fugitive gangster Salim Dola

China's state-owned firms urge staff to avoid Japan trips as tensions rise

The development comes amid tensions between the two countries following the remarks made by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi over Taiwan

Trump to meet New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Nov 21 at White House

Zohran Mamdani on Monday (local time) said that he hopes to meet Trump to find ways the political opposites can work together on the central focus of his winning campaign: affordability

Nitish Kumar set to take oath as Bihar CM for 10th time: Key facts

The oath-taking ceremony will be held at the historic Gandhi Maidan in Patna. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, and several other BJP leaders are likely to attend the ceremony

China stops seafood imports from Japan, links move to Fukushima water

Beijing resumed purchasing marine products from Tokyo just earlier this month, after it lifted a blanket import ban, which was imposed in August 2023, after the water discharge began

NIA arrests Anmol Bishnoi after gangster brought to India from US

Anmol is the younger brother of jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi and is part of his global criminal network

SC mulls abrogating Talaq-e-Hasan, asks should civilised society permit it

The top court was hearing a PIL filed in 2022 by journalist Benazeer Heena, who sought a declaration that the practice is unconstitutional

WHO preparing to cut more than 2,000 jobs by mid-2026 after US backed out

The downsizing at the World Health Organization is part of a wider restructuring effort after the US decides to withdraw as its largest contributor

Who is gangster Anmol Bishnoi and why is the US deporting him to India?

Anmol Bishnoi, younger brother of jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi and a key figure in his global crime syndicate, has been deported from the US to India, where he faces multiple grave charges

Trump meets Saudi Crown Prince MBS at White House: Key takeaways here

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman met Donald Trump at the White House after 7 years of being implicated in Khashoggi's murder

Japan warns citizens in China to stay vigilant as diplomatic tensions rise

Japan urged citizens in China to stay alert and avoid suspicious activity as tensions spike following PM Sanae Takaichi's Taiwan remarks and Beijing's retaliatory steps

Made an effort but failed: Prashant Kishor after Bihar election debacle

Jan Suraaj drew a blank when the results were declared on November 14, with many of its candidates losing their deposit

IBJA urges Sebi to regulate digital gold firms as investor concerns rise

The development comes weeks after the markets regulator warned investors against investing in digital or e-gold products, stating that such instruments fall outside its regulatory framework