On November 20, 2025, planetary alignments offer specific auspicious hours for each zodiac sign to enhance clarity, intuition, and productivity. Astrologer Vishal Bhardwaj outlines these power windows, guiding individuals to focus on activities like career planning, communication, or creative pursuits for optimal results and alignment with cosmic energy.
A four-year-old boy tragically died after swallowing a miniature toy from a chips packet in Kandhamal district. The child, Bigil Pradhan, mistook the plastic toy for food, leading to a fatal blockage in his airway. Doctors confirmed choking as the cause, highlighting the dangers of such items in snack packaging.
A tragic incident unfolded at a government-run hostel in Keonjhar where a nine-year-old tribal student, Tejaswini Nayak, succumbed to severe head injuries after a fall in the school toilet. Despite prompt medical attention, she passed away en route to a higher facility. While her family alleges negligence, school authorities maintain they acted swiftly.
In a proactive move towards integrity in welfare distribution, the Bihar government has initiated a mandatory verification process for all old-age pension recipients. This comes after the alarming revelation of more than two lakh individuals listed as beneficiaries who are, in fact, deceased.
In a decisive move, Saheed Nagar police arrested nine fraudsters near the RTO in Bhubaneswar, where they were allegedly scamming individuals by offering quick service guarantees. Following instructions from the transport commissioner, law enforcement confiscated laptops and printers from the suspects, who masqueraded as RTO personnel.
In a surprising turn of events in the Bihar assembly elections, the RJD emerged with the lion’s share of public support, amassing over 1.15 crore votes, translating to a 23% vote share. The BJP was not far behind, capturing 20.45% of voters, while the JD(U) stood at 19.61%.
The Gates Foundation Trust executed a significant portfolio shift in Q3 2025, drastically reducing its Microsoft stake by 65% to $8.267 billion. This move, alongside other divestments, lowered the total portfolio value and aimed to rebalance concentration and fund increased philanthropic commitments. Berkshire Hathaway, Waste Management, and Canadian National Railway now lead the trust’s holdings.
The controversy surrounding late businessman Sunjay Kapur’s will has intensified after his sister, Mandhira Kapur, made strong statements on the InControversial Podcast. Speaking about the legal battle over her brother’s estate, Mandhira alleged that Sunjay’s wife, Priya Sachdev, was attempting to “erase his bloodline” by prioritising her children — Safira and Azarius — in the…
