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Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivers the sixth Ramnath Goenka Lecture

PM Modi urges 10-year national pledge to shed colonial mindset rooted in Macaulay’s legacySubscriber Only

November 18, 2025 10:12 IST

India isn’t emerging market, it is emerging as a confident new model, says Modi; recalls Ramnath Goenka’s mission of journalism to articulate people’s voice of protest.

The EC wrote to the Assam Chief Electoral Officer on Monday, ordering the special revision of electoral rolls with the qualifying date of January 1, 2026, which means anyone who is 18 years of age by that date can be enrolled.

EC orders special revision of electoral rolls in Assam

November 17, 2025 22:17 IST

Qualifying date Jan1, 2026; final roll to be published on Feb 10.

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5 stories you must read today, November 17: From 45 pilgrims killed in Saudi Arabia bus accident to SC asking Centre to decide on ratifying UN cybercrime treaty

November 17, 2025 20:39 IST

Read about 45 umrah pilgrims from Hyderabad killed in Saudi Arabia bus accident, NIA arresting another aide of Umar Nabi, and more.

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Mob vandalises shops in Nainital’s Haldwani amid tensions over cattle remains found near schoolSubscriber Only

November 17, 2025 20:15 IST

Town sees massive police presence; FIR into vandalism mentions ‘unknown miscreants acting in concert’

J&K Police announced a ₹5 lakh reward for actionable information on terrorists or their supporters in Poonch, urging strong community participation.

Rs 5 lakh for ‘credible’ info: J-K Police’s latest effort to take public’s help in fight against terrorSubscriber Only

November 18, 2025 04:23 IST

Police made the offer, seeking information from Poonch district. They promised informers’ identities would be ‘kept absolutely confidential’

Investigators say he worked closely with suicide bomber Umar Nabi as the probe widens across multiple states.

Red Fort Blast: NIA arrests Umar Nabi’s another aide who was involved in modifying drones, trying to make rockets

November 18, 2025 05:39 IST

The NIA identified the man as Kasir Bilal Wani alias Danish, a resident of Qazigund in Anantnag district. "He was an active co-conspirator behind the attack and had worked closely with the terrorist, Umar Nabi, to plan the terror carnage," a NIA spokesperson said.

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and Governor Arif Mohammad Khan (ANI Photo)

Nitish meets Governor, recommends Assembly dissolution; swearing-in on Nov 20Subscriber Only

November 18, 2025 04:43 IST

Newly elected RJD MLAs meet in Patna, elect Tejashwi as legislature party leader

Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi

India will continue to treat terrorists and their sponsors alike, relations with China improved significantly: Army Chief General Upendra DwivediSubscriber Only

November 18, 2025 08:02 IST

He called Operation Sindoor an 88-hour trailer, adding that, if given the chance, Pakistan would be taught a lesson on how a responsible nation should behave towards a neighbouring country.

The Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet train corridor will have 12 stations.

Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project: Surat-Bilimora section enters final construction phase | Latest updateSubscriber Only

November 17, 2025 18:07 IST

Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train corridor: The National High Speed Rail Corporation Ltd (NHSRCL) is working in full swing for the completion of India's first bullet train corridor.

Since her ouster in August 2024, Hasina has been living in exile in New Delhi. (File Photo)

MEA reacts to Sheikh Hasina’s death sentence: ‘India remains committed to the best interests of people of Bangladesh’Subscriber Only

November 21, 2025 23:14 IST

The MEA said India remains committed to the best interests of the people of Bangladesh and will always engage constructively with all stakeholders, in its first statement on the trial in Dhaka.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivers the sixth Ramnath Goenka Lecture. (Express photo)

Ramnath Goenka Lecture Live Updates: We win elections because we are committed to development and welfare 24/7, says PM Modi

November 17, 2025 22:40 IST

The lecture, named after the founder of the Express Group, invites speakers who have shaped change and inspired critical thought on the most pressing contemporary challenges and issues.

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Terror module case: Dr Rather’s neighbour, who set himself on fire after being called to police station, diesSubscriber Only

November 17, 2025 16:22 IST

A family member said the 55-year-old returned home late Saturday evening after spending the day at the police station. The relative had said he was visibly disturbed

Over the past decade, several Samaúma trees have fallen prey to deforestation, which has been a key issue of concern in the Amazon region.

‘Root of our existence’: Queen of the rainforest, the sacred Samaúma tree is key to what makes Amazon the planet’s lungsSubscriber Only

November 17, 2025 15:33 IST

While policymakers have gathered for the COP30 in Belém to discuss ways to combat the climate crisis, Brazil’s indigenous communities are busy throwing light on their culture, central to which is the Samaúma tree.

During the trials, the Vande Bharat Sleeper achieved a top speed of 180 kmph.

Vande Bharat Sleeper train trial run: RDSO completes testing of second rake – what’s next?Subscriber Only

November 17, 2025 14:52 IST

Vande Bharat Sleeper train latest update: Developed by BEML using ICF technology, this new semi-high-speed sleeper train is expected to transform long-distance rail travel across India.

Tripura CPI(M) offices attacked following Bihar poll results; Leader of Opposition Jitendra Chaudhury calls for democratic forces to unite against violence. (File)

‘Democratic forces must unite’: Tripura Oppn leader Jitendra Chaudhury slams attacks on CPI(M) offices after Bihar poll resultsSubscriber Only

November 17, 2025 13:53 IST

Reacting to the allegations, Tripura Chief Minister and BJP leader Dr Manik Saha that neither he nor his party BJP endorses violence.

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PM Modi mourns death of 45 Indians in Saudi Arabia accident, says Embassy providing all possible assistance

November 17, 2025 13:01 IST

PM Modi added that Indian officials are in close contact with Saudi Arabian authorities, and the Indian Embassy in Riyadh and the Consulate in Jeddah are providing all possible assistance, following the incident.

People gather after at least 45 people, most of them from Hyderabad, were killed in a bus accident in Saudi Arabia, in Hyderabad,

Saudi Arabia Bus Crash Live Updates: At least 45 Indian pilgrims feared dead near Medina, Hyderabad families in distress

November 17, 2025 20:18 IST

Saudi Arabia Bus Accident near Medina Live News Updates: The Indian mission in Jeddah said it has set up a control room to coordinate assistance.

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‘Media’s main job is to maintain integrity of legislative, executive and judicial institutions’: Tripura CM Manik Saha  Subscriber Only

November 17, 2025 12:18 IST

Tripura CM Manik Saha also asked journalists to combat fake news emanating from social media.

Gold Price Today in India: Check the gold rate in India today, November 17; Carat wise and city wise price list below. (File Image)

Gold Today Rate, November 17: Check 18, 22 and 24 carat gold prices Chennai, Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata and other cities

November 17, 2025 10:01 IST

Today's 18, 22 and 24 Carat Gold Prices in Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Delhi: As of Monday, November 17, the price of gold in India today is Rs 12,497 per gram for 24 karat gold, Rs 11,455 per gram for 22 karat gold and Rs 9,373 per gram for 18 karat gold.

Bihar Govt Formation Live Updates: CM Nitish Kumar submits the letter of recommendation to Governor Arif Mohammad Khan to dissolve the Bihar government

Bihar Govt Formation 2025: Nitish Kumar resigns as Bihar CM, BJP–JD(U) likely to split seats evenly

November 20, 2025 10:06 IST

With the term of the 17th Bihar Assembly ending on November 22, the swearing-in ceremony is expected “on Wednesday or Thursday”, according to sources.

Assam bans sale of pork in 7 districts after ‘alarming’ rise in African swine fever

Alarming rise in African swine fever prompts pork sale ban in 7 Assam districtsSubscriber Only

November 17, 2025 07:52 IST

Over 14,000 pigs have been culled since the start of the year and the inter-district movement of live pigs has been banned.

‘Said in flow…’: Madhya Pradesh minister apologises for calling Raja Ram Mohan Roy ‘British agent’

‘Said it in flow…’: Madhya Pradesh minister apologises for calling Raja Ram Mohan Roy ‘British agent’Subscriber Only

November 17, 2025 07:52 IST

His controversial comments on the social reformer were pounced on by the TMC, who claimed it showed that BJP was ‘defaming Bengal and its icons’

Mehbooba Mufti to Centre: Reflect on why ‘youth who used to pick up stones, guns have now become suicide bombers’

‘Youth once keen to become doctors, engineers now ready to turn suicide bombers’: Mehbooba asks Centre to reflectSubscriber Only

November 17, 2025 07:52 IST

In a message to the youth of J-K, the former CM warned them against going down a path that is ‘dangerous not only for you, but also for your family, for Jammu and Kashmir, and for the whole country’.

New cafe in Bastar brings ex-Maoists, their victims together in latest rehabilitation effort

A new cafe in Bastar will bring ex-Maoists and victims of Naxal violence togetherSubscriber Only

November 17, 2025 11:03 IST

Pandum Cafe opens on Monday and will employ surrendered Maoists as well as those from families that suffered from Maoist violence.

Moving to drop Dadri lynching case, UP govt cites family’s ‘changing statements, no enmity’

Moving to drop Dadri lynching case, UP govt cites family’s ‘changing statements, no enmity’Subscriber Only

November 17, 2025 09:00 IST

Application also cites the right to equality under the Constitution.

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