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The Sensex slipped 76 points, or 0.09 per cent, to trade at 84,824 levels. Similarly, the Nifty dropped 29 points, or 0.11 per cent, to 25,931.

This would imply additional employment generation of 77 lakh people based on current labour force participation rate (15 years +) at 60.1 per cent and average working age population at 70.7 per cent across rural and urban workforce.

In early trade on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold futures for December delivery were up 1 per cent at Rs 1,25,106 per 10 grams around 9:47 am. Silver prices also moved higher.

India's growth momentum has remained strong, with the real GDP expanding 7.8 per cent in the AprilJune quarter of FY26, the fastest pace in five quarters, the report said. The government will release the GDP figures for the JulySeptember quarter on November 28.

BSE had announced several additions and exclusions from its key indices such as Max Healthcare Institute replacing IndusInd Bank on the BSE Sensex 50 starting December 22. Canara Bank, AU Small Finance Bank, Punjab National Bank, and Union Bank of India will be included in the BSE Bankex starting December 26, the stock exchange said in a statement.

His remarks, made at an event in New Delhi on Sunday, sparked a renewed political and diplomatic debate by highlighting what he described as India's enduring civilisational bond with the region. He said that although Sindh is not within India's political borders today, the region remains integral to India's civilisational and cultural memory.

By denouncing Kabir's statement, Trinamool stands to lose a significant number of Muslim votes, which the party desperately needs against the rising political threat from the BJP. And that too, about six months after Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee inaugurated her dream Jagannath temple in Digha, near Kolkata.

During the investigation, it was revealed that fake death certificates were made from Pathankoli in the Gosaba area, which is the gateway to the Sundarban National Park. Police said that the arrested couple -- identified as George Clinton Dickson and his wife, Carol Erickson Dickson -- allegedly procured a fake death certificate to fraudulently take possession of a rented shop in the Shakespeare Sarani area.

Licences of nine establishments, including a Domino's Pizza franchise and several local outlets, were suspended. The government announced plans for a multi-pronged strategy to ensure food safety, including mandatory testing laboratories and food safety check posts at Lakhanpur and Qazigund to inspect incoming perishable items. Formation of a 'Flying Squad' for surprise inspections. A ban on unbranded frozen meat and chicken.

The ship's crest features the Urumi, the flexible sword of Kalarippayattu, rising from stylised blue waves - a symbol of agility, precision, and lethal grace. Her mascot, the Cheetah, embodies speed and focus, while the motto Silent Hunters reflects the ship's stealth, vigilance, and unyielding readiness.

Under Section 42(3)(c) of the Act, tampering with telecommunication identifiers, including the IMEI of mobile phones and other devices, is strictly prohibited. Additionally, Section 42(3)(e) makes it illegal to obtain SIM cards or other telecom identifiers through fraudulent methods such as cheating or impersonation.

The Sensex slipped 331.21 points, or 0.39 per cent, to end the day at 84,900.71. The Nifty also fell, finishing 108.65 points, or 0.42 per cent, lower at 25,959.5.

According to the new policy, individuals, event planners, photographers, and media companies can book both static coaches and running trains. For controlled photoshoots, a mock-up coach at the Duhai Depot has also been made available. This allows organisers to manage setups and lighting without disrupting train operations.

The arrests came after Delhi Police uncovered a multilayered stock market investment scam that operated through fraudulent pre-IPO offers, high-return investment traps, and fake foreign exchange trading platforms. Victims from across India were targeted through social media, where they were lured into depositing money into bank accounts associated with the fake firms.

Fadnavis said that the government has a comprehensive plan to construct a city-wide web of tunnels and parallel routes alongside chronically choked roads, relieving pressure on existing arteries. He confirmed that building this system of underground corridors will make Mumbai free of chronic traffic snarls in the coming years.

SIA has arrested an AC technician from Srinagar for allegedly supplying the AK-47 recovered from the locker of a doctor already in NIA custody. Investigations have uncovered connections between the technician, suicide bomber Dr. Umar Nabi, and a wider terror module spanning Kashmir and Faridabad.

In a renewed offensive against Pakistan- and PoJK-based terror operatives, Awantipora Police attached the property of Tral resident-turned-handler Mubashir Ahmad, who has been instigating Kashmiri youth through social media to revive terrorism.

The Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has scheduled December 18 for the final hearing of a PIL challenging the constitutionality of recent amendments to the J&K Reorganisation Act that empower the Lieutenant Governor to nominate five MLAs to the Legislative Assembly.

Authorities believe the thefts were carried out by a coordinated gang that typically targets large gatherings, using the dense crowds and high-energy atmosphere to steal costly phones and jewellery.

Following the exposure of the White Coat terror module, intelligence agencies have intensified surveillance on doctors who obtained MBBS degrees from Pakistan and Bangladesh. Investigators are focusing on medicos who secured admissions in Pakistan through Hurriyat recommendationsa racket the NIA earlier identified as a key channel for terror funding

The report from SBI Research forecasts that the current account deficit (CAD) will be about 1.8 per cent and 2.8 per cent of GDP in Q2 and Q3 FY26, respectively, before it will turn into the positive territory in Q4 FY26.

Natasa Stankovic flaunted her swanky 3 crore orange Land Rover Defender as she was papped driving it around Mumbai. Natasa and Hardik parted ways in July 2024 after four years of marriage, but continue to co-parent their son, Agastya.

The Indian Air Force Tejas fighter jet crashed during a demonstration at the Dubai Air Show on Friday, and the pilot lost his life.

The choice is now binary and irreversible: adopt a fully autonomous AI-native construction stack before 2027 and secure permanent membership of the $2 trillion value elite, or remain analog and be priced out of the market forever, writes Major General Dilawar Singh.

In India, the Day is observed under the aegis of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) and its public broadcasting network, Prasar Bharati. Activities and outreach programmes by Doordarshan and All India Radio highlight television's enduring role in public service communication, dissemination of development messages, and promotion of national integration.

In a dramatic security operation, the State Investigation Agency (SIA) raided the Kashmir Times head office in Jammu, recovering a revolver, ammunition, grenade safety levers, and multiple digital devices.

What began as a bold political experiment in 2022 has turned into a steady unraveling for Ghulam Nabi Azad's DPAP. One after another, senior leaders have returned to the Congress. The latest Ghar-Wapsi of three prominent leaders adds to a long list of deserters over the past three years, pushing the party to the brink of irrelevance.

The Counter-Intelligence Kashmir (CIK) has detained Dr. Umer Farooq and his wife, Shahzada Akhtar, in a major crackdown across Srinagar, Kulgam, and Anantnag for allegedly using their professional standing to promote online radicalisation and extremist propaganda. Multiple digital devices, SIM cards, and incriminating material were seized during coordinated raids conducted under FIR No. 05/2025.

Responding to a Home Ministry directive, Ladakh's apex bodies have submitted a detailed charter seeking full statehood, Sixth Schedule inclusion, and protection under Article 371.

A National Investigation Agency (NIA) team arrived in Srinagar on Monday to advance the probe into the Red Fort car bomb attack, following the arrest of Amir Rashid Rather, a resident of Pampore, for allegedly conspiring with suicide bomber Dr. Umar Un Nabi.

Crackdown on white-collar terror deepens as agency uncovers a network of radicalized professionals, drone modifications, and multi-state operatives behind the deadly car bomb blast. NIA has arrested the second key conspirator Red Fort car bomb blast within 24 hours.

Over 25,000 winter visitorsincluding bar-headed geesestart arriving near the International Border as the famed wetland transforms into a vibrant avian hub. The first batch of visitors, including around 300 bar-headed geeseamong the highest-flying birds in the worldhas already arrived.

A National Security Guard (NSG) bomb disposal team on Sunday inspected the Nowgam Police Station in Srinagar, where nine people were killed and 32 injured after a cache of seized explosives accidentally detonated during sample extraction on Friday night.

The ruling National Conference suffered a historic setback in the Budgam Assembly by-election, losing the seat for the first time in Jammu and Kashmir's political history. The Congress, visibly displeased with its coalition partner, blamed the defeat on unfulfilled promises and alleged administrative misconduct.

A high-intensity accidental explosion at Nowgam Police Station in Srinagar late Friday night claimed nine lives and injured 29 others, including police personnel, forensic experts, and civilians.

In a landmark political upset, the PDP wrested the Budgam Assembly seat from the ruling NC, marking the first-ever NC defeat in the constituency's electoral history. PDP candidate Aga Syed Muntazir Mehdi won by 4,478 votes, securing 21,576 against NC's Aga Syed Mehmood, who polled 17,098.

The NC's defeat in Budgam triggered a sharp exchange between Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and party MP Aga Syed Rahullah Mehdi. Omar accused Rahullah of committing political suicide by refusing to campaign for the NC candidate, while Rahullah indirectly blamed arrogance within the party for the loss.

The BJP scored a major victory in J&K as Divyani Rana won the Nagrota Assembly by-election by a margin of 24,647 votes, retaining the seat held by her late father, Devender Singh Rana. Divyani secured 42,350 votes, defeating Harsh Dev Singh of the Panthers Party, who polled 17,703 votes, while NC's Shamim Begum finished third with 10,872 votes.

Security forces early Friday demolished the Pulwama home of Dr. Umar Nabi after DNA analysis confirmed his involvement in the deadly blast near Delhi's Red Fort that killed 13 people. Umar, a doctor at Al-Falah University, was identified as the driver of the explosive-laden Hyundai i20 that blew up near Netaji Subhash Marg.

On the eve of vote counting for the Bihar Assembly polls and two J&K by-elections, senior Congress leaders met in Srinagar to assess the political situation and alliance tensions with the National Conference.

In a rare meeting symbolising dialogue and reconciliation, Art of Living founder Sri Sri Ravi Shankar met Hurriyat chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq in Srinagar to discuss peace, compassion, and interfaith harmony.

Under scrutiny following the busting of the White Coat Terror module, Al-Falah University in Haryana has come under fire for employing former Doctors Association of Kashmir (DAK) president Dr. Nisar-ul-Hassan, who was earlier dismissed from government service over alleged links with terrorist organisations.

In a decisive crackdown, the Jammu and Kashmir Police have attached the residential property of advocate Mian Abdul Qayoom, former president of the Kashmir High Court Bar Association, for alleged involvement in anti-national activities and links with banned terror groups.

Chef Julien Royer's celebrated French fine-dining restaurant, Odette's pop-up at The Oberoi, Mumbai, was an experience to remember!

Three days after police recovered an AK-47 rifle from a doctor's locker at Government Medical College (GMC) Anantnag, the Administrator of Associated Hospitals, GMC Srinagar, has ordered all staff to identify and label their lockers within three days.

Political, religious, and social leaders across Jammu and Kashmir strongly condemned the deadly car blast near Delhi's Red Fort that killed 13 and injured more than 24 people.

A fresh controversy has erupted in Ladakh following the resumption of talks between the agitating groups and the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), after former Ladakh Buddhist Association (LBA) president Dr. Tondup Tsewang Chhospa alleged inadequate representation of Buddhists in the dialogue process.

Two days after Chief Minister Omar Abdullah campaigned for NC candidate Shamim Begum, the BJP launched an aggressive campaign to secure a decisive win in the Nagrota Assembly byelection, scheduled for November 11.

The Ladakh Buddhist Association (LBA) has decided to launch a crowdfunding campaign to support the families of the four persons who lost their lives in the September 24 violence. The initiative will begin after the 49th-day (Zhipchu Zhargu) memorial on November 11.

After completing its preliminary assessment, the judicial panel set up by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) to investigate the September 24 clashes in Leh has invited the public to share evidence and information related to the incident.