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Saudi Arabia launched the Nusuk Umrah platform, allowing global pilgrims, including Indians, to apply directly for visas and book services like accommodation and transport. The app, available in seven languages, aims to simplify and enhance the Umrah pilgrimage experience

GoM supports Centre's proposal to simplify GST slabs, but opposition states seek clarity on revenue loss and compensation measures.

GST GoM approves Centre’s proposal to replace 4-tier system with 5% and 18% slabs; luxury goods to face 40% tax.

r India Express report combined loss of ₹9,568 crore in FY25; IndiGo posts ₹7,587 crore profit.

Rahul Gandhi joins Tejashwi Yadav in Bihar's 'Voter Adhikar Yatra', opposing electoral roll revisions ahead of assembly polls.

Goa Assembly Speaker Ramesh Tawadkar resigns ahead of his induction into CM Pramod Sawant’s cabinet amid reshuffle.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Moscow to review bilateral relations and prepare for the annual summit. Talks focused on trade, defence, energy, resilient financial systems, and India’s consistent call for dialogue on the Ukraine conflict

Gujarat child rights body demands report after a Class 10 student was fatally stabbed by a peer outside Ahmedabad school.

Animal rights activists observed “Black Thursday” at Jantar Mantar to oppose the Supreme Court’s order on relocating stray dogs. Protesters, dressed in black, pledged to undertake sterilisation drives themselves, insisting the Animal Birth Control programme is the only humane solution

A high-level delegation from Kalmykia, led by Batu Khasikov, is visiting India to strengthen cultural and spiritual cooperation. Key outcomes include India Days during the Tulip Festival, Buddha relics exhibition in Elista and a statue for the Buddhist Park

IAF Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, the first Indian on the ISS, said his 18-day mission was for 140 crore Indians. He credited ISRO, the government, and citizens, and said the experience will boost India’s upcoming Gaganyaan human spaceflight programme

A Chandausi court deferred the Shahi Jama Masjid–Harihar temple dispute hearing to August 28 after the mosque side argued jurisdiction lies with the Supreme Court. The case, involving claims of a temple beneath the mosque, has previously triggered violence in Sambhal

Kerala Congress MLA Rahul Mamkootathil faces an internal inquiry after actress Rini Ann George accused him of harassment through objectionable messages. Opposition parties demand his resignation, while Congress leader V D Satheesan assured a fair probe, stating no guilty leader would be spared

The proclamation ceremony of the ‘Murajapam-Lakshadeepa’ festival at Sree Padmanabhaswamy temple was held in Thiruvananthapuram. Actor Mohanlal read the proclamation, announcing the 56-day ritual from November 20 to January 14, culminating in ‘Lakshadeepam’ when one lakh lamps illuminate the temple

The Central Consumer Protection Authority fined Rapido ₹10 lakh for misleading advertisements like “Auto in 5 min or get Rs 50.” The regulator found unfair trade practices, unclear disclaimers, and compensation via restrictive “Rapido coins,” directing the company to refund consumers

Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar revealed his health routine, stressing the importance of finishing dinner by 6.30 PM to aid digestion and reduce diseases. He also shared that he observes a complete Monday fast. Kumar’s next film 'Welcome To The Jungle' releases on December 20

A Ghaziabad woman lodged a complaint against her husband and in-laws for dowry harassment, body-shaming, forced abortion, and physical assault. She alleged they demanded she maintain a figure like Bollywood actor Nora Fatehi, denied her food, and subjected her to torture

The man accused of attacking Delhi CM Rekha Gupta during a ‘Jan Sunwai’ programme has been sent to five days’ police custody. He faces charges including attempted murder and obstructing a public servant. Gupta underwent a medico-legal examination.

Six schools in Delhi’s Dwarka Sector 5 and Prasad Nagar were evacuated after bomb threat emails. Teams from police, fire, bomb disposal, and dog squads searched the premises. Authorities are tracing the senders’ IP addresses; no explosives found so far.

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The Young Tigresses raced to a commanding 5-0 lead by half-time, leaving Nepal no room for recovery in what was a one-sided affair from the outset

Nelgi scored a 21-4, 21-16 win against Keerthy in the women’s singles match held at Gopichand Academy

Shooting on day three at the Shymkent Shooting Plaza, Naruka first finished third in qualifying with a score of 119 over two days, before shooting a confident final from the very first shot of the 60-shot decider, to land the biggest medal of his career

The debutants beat Emami East Bengal 2-1 in the second semi-final of the 134th Indian Oil Durand Cup