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Jensen Huang weighs return as Nvidia CEO amid support from Silicon Valley allies: Report
Trump-Xi-Putin trilateral meeting next week: Iran war on agenda, but Nvidia and Ukraine likely off the table
US Embassy in Bahrain issues security alert, warns Americans of possible Houthi attacks
Fact check: Viral social media post falsely claims Trump urged Americans to stock up on 90 days of supplies
Trump posts AI images showing Markwayne Mullin in tears, recalls his son Jim's brain injury
LSU guard MiLaysia Fulwiley arrested after allegedly hitting police officer with car, fleeing traffic stop
Lalit gets British citizenship, extradition prospects take a hit
Lalit Modi has announced his acquisition of British citizenship during an event at Oxford Union. While he claims to have faced threats and political persecution, he has refused to return to…
About 70 km of GCC roads to be handed over to Highways
Mumbai physics forum hosts online lecture by Pak N-scientist
India opposes UN call for death penalty moratorium, says no global consensus
Bar Council of A.P. appeals to Centre not to proceed with Evening Courts proposal
Politics
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West Bengal BJP president alleges conversions at missionary schools; draws flak
West Bengal Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) chief Samik Bhattacharya on Sunday warned Christian missionary schools in the State over alleged religious conversions taking place at…
Congress suggests Army ‘friendly fire’ behind deaths of 2 SPOs, BJP calls it 'provocative'
‘I had no money, so I told Modi to buy my ticket’: Shivakumar recounts Pink Line ride on Bengaluru metro
HT morning news brief November 15: Congress MLA vandalises stage at Uttarakhand event; Israel's Netanyahu pushes for unity government | Top updates
IPL founder Lalit Modi announces British citizenship over a decade after fleeing India: ‘A new chapter’
President Murmu, PM Modi greet Jharkhand residents on State’s foundation day
PM Modi pays tribute to Birsa Munda on birth anniversary
BJP MLA’s son makes reel inside Ujjain's Mahakal temple, action initiated against security firm
India no longer a democracy, says Rahul Gandhi at Bharat Summit in Hyderabad
Business & economy
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Wall Street Week Ahead: Nvidia earnings, Anthropic IPO, Federal Reserve minutes, retail sales - Top things to watch
Nvidia's earnings announcement on Tuesday will be among the biggest events of the week, as investors look for indications that demand for AI infrastructure remains strong amid…
US-Iran war negotiations in limbo? Israel warns Trump, several American officials of Tehran's plan to attack
Bad air, bigger bills: Air pollution drives health insurance claims up fourfold in 3 years
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‘Best place for fraudsters’: Social media reacts as Lalit Modi becomes ‘proud’ British citizen on King Charles' birthday
‘Solid but unremarkable’: Goldman Sachs sees global GDP growth at 2.8% in 2027
Australia, Philippines Upgrade Defense Ties With Focus on China
'God Save the King': Former IPL Commissioner Lalit Modi says he is now a 'proud British citizen'
AI losing its shine? Why global investors could turn to India for their next big bet
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Kashmir film fraternity trains guns on Bollywood’s ‘AK-47 & skullcap’ stereotype, seeks own industry
Kashmiri filmmakers are advocating for a shift towards regional cinema to enhance authentic storytelling and representation. They argue that Bollywood often reinforces stereotypes…
Swara Bhasker recalls sexu@l harassment by director during 2011 film shoot
Swara Bhasker shared her experience of sexual harassment during a film shoot in 2011. She did not initially recognize the director's inappropriate behavior as harassment while the…
Anupam Kher says he predicted 'Ramayana: Rise of a Legend' success before release
Anupam Kher gained confidence in the film 'Ramayana: Rise of a Legend' after viewing a preview. He encouraged director Nitesh Tiwari to express certainty about its success. The…
Radhika's 'Thaai Kizhavi' gets national recognition; 'Arivu' joins
Tamil cinema has received significant recognition as two films have been selected at the 57th International Film Festival of India. Radhika Sarathkumar's 'Thaai Kizhavi' and Vijay…
Stock market
MCX, BSE, Bharti Airtel shares: Top 3 stocks to buy; check expected returns, ratings, target price by market expert
Sensex fell 318.56 points to 81,592.45 and Nifty 50 dropped 155.05 points to 25,144.30 on Friday, ending a three-session rally as October retail inflation rose to 6.09%. Analyst…
Trump blames Democrats for $3 trillion US stock market loss after 2026 midterms
Donald Trump claimed that the US stock market lost nearly $3 trillion after Democrats’ midterm victories, arguing investors reacted negatively.
BSE Odisha announces Class 10 board exam dates 2027; exams to begin on March 12
BSE Odisha has released the schedule for the upcoming Class 10 board examinations in 2027. The exams will take place from March 12 until March 27, starting each day at 9 am. An…
Top 3 stocks to buy: Redington, Aster DM, Canara Bank by Ganesh Dongre of Anand Rathi | Targets, stop-loss, market view
Nifty 50 prediction: The 25,500–25,600 zone will be the next significant resistance area to watch, says Ganesh Dongre of Anand Rathi
Crime & safety
Rex Ryan resumes ESPN duties on NFL Sunday Countdown after recent Nashville arrest on misdemeanor charges
Rex Ryan turned himself in to Nashville police on Wednesday on misdemeanor charges after he allegedly hit two pedestrians with his truck last week.
Zelenskyy accuses Musk’s SpaceX of lying about restrictions for Starshield, says curbs more ‘political’ than ‘technical’
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has accused Elon Musk-led SpaceX of lying about Starshield restrictions affecting Kyiv's drone operations, alleging that speed limits are…
Amid Benjamin Netanyahu's calls for unity government, Gadi Eisenkot says ‘these tricks don't work’
Benjamin Netanyahu has renewed his call for a national unity government with Gadi Eisenkot, but the rival politician accused him of playing political tricks.
Mumbai police announce traffic diversion ahead of Britain’s Prince William visit
The ceremony is hosted in Mumbai from November 16 to 18 for the sixth annual Earthshot Prize
AI & gadgets
Google, CrowdStrike and Kroll struggle to handle surge in AI-powered cyberattacks
AI-powered cyberattacks are overwhelming Google Mandiant, CrowdStrike and Kroll as US cybersecurity firms struggle to handle rising hacking threats.
US Treasury Secretary questions whether Nvidia used shell companies to bypass export restrictions
The United States forbids sales to China of the most-cutting edge AI chips, hoping to stay ahead of the Chinese in the race to dominate artificial intelligence.
AI helped Anirudh overcome a creative block in 'Coolie'
Anirudh Ravichander shared his insights on artificial intelligence's growing role in the music industry. He mentioned that AI tools could help overcome creative blocks during…
Best Laptops for Coding for College Students Under Rs. 80,000
If you’re in the market looking for a laptop for coding in college, then there are several factors to consider. The decision involves more than picking a processor with a high…
Elections
IOA polls: PT Usha's ice hockey credentials traced to Kerala unit | TOI Exclusive
The mystery surrounding Indian Olympic Association (IOA) president PT Usha’s nomination as the women’s representative of the Ice Hockey Association of India (IHAI) for the IOA…
SP has made up its mind on how many seats it will contest in UP elections: Akhilesh Yadav at HT Leadership Summit
Yadav refused to speculate whether he had reached out to the Bahujan Samaj Party but said that the Bahujan community will defeat the Bharatiya Janata Party.
Villagers in 25 districts cast votes for panchayat elections’ final phase in Rajasthan
Rajasthan votes: Final phase polling across 25 districts for Zila Parishad and Panchayat Samiti, facing EVM glitches, boycotts, and 72% turnout.
Electors face Form 6 and enumeration form quandary
Electors in Hyderabad’s Kukatpally and nearby constituencies face confusion after the Election Commission on November 6 announced that voters listed as ASDD could refile…
Defence & security
Bahrain’s Interior Ministry issues alerts of potential threats
Bahrain, home to the U.S. Navy’s Fifth Fleet, urged citizens and residents to remain calm and proceed to the nearest safe location, its Interior Ministry said
Israeli military says it struck senior armed Hamas commander
Hamas later confirmed his death and said his funeral would be held on Sunday (November 15) afternoon in Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip
U.S. suggested Kyiv cede land to Russia in exchange for joining NATO, says Zelenskyy
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy also warned the Kremlin was “betting everything” on this winter’s military campaign
China border has become 'more alive,' India enhancing frontier infrastructure: Jaishankar
Jaishankar says India’s China border is “more alive,” highlighting upgraded infrastructure, sustained troop commitments, and leapfrogging economic reforms.
Cricket
Kohli, Rohit miss the beat in their last dance on New Zealand soil
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli endured a difficult ODI series in New Zealand, managing just 86 and 30 runs respectively. Despite Kohli's promising start, both struggled against the…
No regrets on leaving cricket: Pinki Singh eyes NZ challenge
Long before she became a Commonwealth Games gold medallist in lawn bowls, Pinki Singh was making a name for herself on the cricket field, playing for the Delhi women’s team and…
Prince William, Princess Kate to visit Mumbai for Earthshot Prize Awards; gully cricket, Metro ride, Bollywood on itinerary
Prince William and Princess Kate visit Mumbai November 16–18 for Earthshot Prize Summit, highlighting sustainability, transport, gully cricket, crafts, maternal care, and India's…
Courts & law
'Handshake' deals could fall: Musk flags risks for Nvidia after Jensen Huang's exit
Elon Musk has voiced his apprehensions regarding Nvidia's supply chain deals in the wake of Jensen Huang's recent resignation. He pointed out that numerous agreements stemmed from…
Vimal loses high court battle over cheque bounce case
Actor Vimal has encountered a major hurdle in his ongoing legal battle over a bounced cheque linked to his film. The Madras High Court rejected his plea for an investigation into…
Judge temporarily blocks Trump from moving ahead on Washington public golf course redevelopment
U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes issued the temporary restraining order before the East Potomac Golf Links was due to close on November 15 for 15 months
Doctor explains how high-intensity noise can cause lasting ear damage and affect balance
A sudden, intense noise exposure may cause acoustic trauma, resulting in temporary or permanent hearing impairment among other things, warns Dr Bhatia.
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Sports
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Lakshya Sen beats Koki Watanabe to win Kumamoto Masters Japan Open
Lakshya Sen clinches Japan Masters, wins back-to-back tournaments
Aaryavir, a Rishabh Pant fan, learnt to refrain from copying father Sehwag
Belarusian Sabalenka apologises after swearing, denies targeting Ukrainian Svitolina
Aryna Sabalenka apologizes for on-court outburst in WTA Finals loss to Svitolina
Total Chess: Praggnanandhaa blunders, out of title race; Erigaisi keeps hopes alive
Wales beat New Zealand for first time since 1953
India vs NZ Football Friendly: Jamil in focus as India look to bounce back
IND vs NZ fifth ODI: Yash Thakur to debut for India; New Zealand elects to bowl
Entertainment
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Penury-hit Kashmir artists seek official handholding
Diljit says attempts made to stop his Indore concert, recites ‘kisi ke baap ka Hindostan thodi hai’
Vishal Dadlani reveals he tonsured his head at the age of 23 at Tirupati: 'I was very religious'
Kamal Haasan's 'Sandiyar' title row: Producers Council explains approval
Moushumi Chatterjee requests privacy after husband’s demise
Raghu Babu mourns father Giri Babu's death, says last rites to be held in Ravinuthala as per veteran actor's final wish
Inside Leonardo DiCaprio’s real estate portfolio: 8 fascinating properties linked to the actor
Look inside Sai Pallavi's Rs 8 crore Coimbatore home
HT Leadership Summit 2026: Imtiaz Ali and Ananya Panday talk love, changing dynamics of cinema
Technology
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From cash counter to closing time, five CCTV cameras help you keep your shop under watch
Progressive AI agenda required for a balance between winners, losers: Economist Joseph E Stiglitz at HT Leadership Summit
‘AI speeding up drug design; next step is faster, cheaper medicines’: Siddhartha Mukherjee at HT Leadership Summit
Air India Delhi-SFO was 2.5 hours away from destination when US ATC failed; all 5 AI flights landed on time
How to Schedule WhatsApp Messages: A Step-by-Step Guide
Best geysers for Indian homes in winter 2026: 10 models with useful features for efficient heating and daily hot water needs
Outlook and Other Microsoft 365 Services Go Down in India as Users Report Failed Logins and Undelivered Emails
Meet Colette Kress: The CFO Replacing Nvidia's Jensen Huang
A keyboard can make a tablet feel like a laptop, but does that make it a good replacement?
Health
Spate of ragging cases forces NMC to direct strict action
Fear of diagnosis keeping people away from diabetes screening, finds IDF survey
Display revised anti-cancer drug prices prominently: NPPA
Urine biomarker may offer new way to flag cancer risk in India, study suggests
Softening the blow of medical costs
Why are fertility centres in Hyderabad in crosshairs over human egg harvesting? Explained
Pollution's hidden health cost: Dirty air may also raise diabetes risk, global review finds
Ex-Bengal minister Ujjal Biswas dies at Kolkata hospital after prolonged illness
Science
Air quality very poor in city; IIT Delhi records highest AQI of 428
Odisha on alert for third cyclone in three weeks; no hint of landfall area yet, says minister
Nations grapple with loss of 1.5°C target at UN climate summit
NASA's Voyager 1 closes in on a light-day in interstellar space for new distance record
Faith, pollution and politics: How Yamuna takes centre stage every Chhath Puja
How the Microsoft outage affected millions worldwide | Explained
Anthropic’s valuation can’t secure its moat
SpaceX’s Starship returns from orbit and is captured by launch pad arms in a dramatic first
Education
NIFTEE 2027 registration deadline extended to November 24; check revised schedule and direct link to apply
AIBE 22 admit card 2026 released at allindiabarexamination.com: Direct link to download hall ticket here
KCET 2027 syllabus out; KEA publishes subject-wise topics: Check how to download
Children’s Day Special | Facing the differences
JEE Advanced 2027 to be held on May 23; IIT Delhi releases eligibility criteria at jeeadv.ac.in
JEE Main 2027: NTA clarifies category selection for Indian nationals, NRIs and OCI candidates
‘Can affect candidate’s ranking’: Delhi HC orders review of UGC-Net answer key over reported errors
Fee reimbursement dues pushing students into distress in Andhra, says Jagan
World
Russia barred from 2027 World Junior Championship as Canada’s restrictions remain in place, IIHF confirms
India votes against UNGA resolution calling for global moratorium on death penalty
COP31: Experts flag extreme heat risks to pregnant women, call for targeted adaptation
US diesel below $6 a gallon at 2-month low on easing tensions, weaker demand
Dallas Love Field Airport closed due to potential bomb threat day after FAA grounded flights across country
UPS plane and Copa Airlines aircraft collide at Miami International Airport; no injuries reported
Actors Tyriq Withers, Daniel Kaluuya stranded at Oregon’s Eugene airport amid FAA ground stop
Democratic Socialists of America warns Nithya Raman needs to govern like a ‘true democratic socialist’ after mayoral win
Lifestyle
Ananya Panday aces understated luxury in minimal Kartik Research and Chanel ensembles at Delhi events
What is forest bathing? How the Japanese practice encourages you to reconnect with nature
Starting a new chapter in life? What ancient spiritual teachings say about letting go and beginning again
Chhath Puja 2026: An astrologer explains the spiritual meaning of offering Arghya at sunset and sunrise
6 Night creams for softer, smoother skin: Wake up to hydrated and nourished skin
Mckenna Grace brings Mockingjays to The Hunger Games Sunrise on the Reaping fan event in Mexico with shimmering sculptural gown
Senior neurosurgeon explains what your sleep pattern reveals about stroke risk: Why chronic lack of sleep may be cause for concern
Sohail Khan on drastic weight loss transformation: I got food poisoning, was on medication and doctors recommended losing some weight
Explainer, 2 min read
How to check a viral WhatsApp forward before you share it
Seven quick checks — from reverse image search to reading the date — that catch most fake forwards in under five minutes.
Explainer, 2 min read
Lost money to an online fraud? What to do in the first hour
Speed matters. The order in which to call 1930, block your bank access and save the evidence.
Explainer, 2 min read
Repo rate explained: how an RBI decision reaches your home-loan EMI
The Monetary Policy Committee changes one number. Here is how it travels to your bank, your loan and your fixed deposit.
Explainer, 1 min read
How a Lok Sabha election works, from nomination to counting day
543 seats, one vote each, and a long chain of checks in between. A step-by-step guide.
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