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Patna Diary | No delay, Nishant should join politics

There has been a buzz around Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumars son, Nishant Kumar, entering politics for a long time. While Nitish has not spoke

5% DA hike for over 10L Bihar govt employees

PATNA: The Bihar cabinet on Tuesday approved a 5% hike in the dearness allowance (DA) for over 10 lakh government employees and pensioners and cr

Khajuraho cabinet meet for Bundelkhand revamp

BHOPAL: A special meeting of the Madhya Pradesh cabinet on Tuesday approved series of proposals focussed on the development of states Bundelkhand

Coldplay, U2 and Ed Sheeran Top Pollstars Most Popular Touring Artists of the New Millennium

Swift is the only woman featured in the top 10. Shes followed by Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, Kenny Chesney, Metallica, Bon Jovi and

Mexico Pledges Water for US, Delays Release

Sheinbaum said Mexico is proposing a water delivery this month and another one in the coming years

Vote theft anti-national act, says Rahul

NEW DELHI: Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday launched a sharp attack against the ruling party accusing it of committi

BIG action against IndiGo amid mass flight cancellations, Aviation minister Ram Mohan Naidu orders 10% cut in..., says, 'CEO was summoned...'

Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu said that IndiGo's internal mismanagement has caused severe inconvenience to passengers. Due to this the

Nepal charges dozens and says corruption inflated an airport's costs by $74 million

Nepal currently finds itself embroiled in a significant corruption controversy, with past ministers and the China CAMC Engineering Company Limite

Meta says Australia pushing teens to 'less regulated' platforms

Lesser known chat and image sharing apps Lemon8 and yope, which are not currently listed in the social media ban, have shot up the download chart

Imran Khan Kept In Illegal Isolation, Says Sister Amid Protest Outside Jail

Aleema Khan, sister of former Pakistani Prime Minister and PTI founder Imran Khan, alleged that he is being subjected to mistreatment in Adiala J

India-US Discuss Defence, Tech, Trade Boost

The agenda included trade, investment, defence ties, civil nuclear cooperation, critical minerals, emerging technologies and trusted supply chain

Bajaj Finserv stock poised for breakout as triangle support holds: Choice Broking

School Holiday December 10: Schools to remain closed in THESE states today due to...; Check state-wise list here

On 10 December 2025, schools in India face varied schedules due to weather disruptions, Cyclone Ditwah aftermath, teacher strikes, and winter con

ET in the Valley: Krish Ramineni, Co-founder & CEO at Fireflies.ai

U.S. revokes 85,000 visas since January as Trump administration tightens immigration rules

The announcement was accompanied by an image of Trump with the words Make America Safe Again, reinforcing administrations stance that stricter vi

MacKenzie Scott announces $7.1 billion in 2025 giving; heres where Jeff Bezos ex-wifes net worth stands

MacKenzie Scott: Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott has announced a massive donation of $7.1 billion to non-profits in 2025. This marks a substantial

Trump warns Supreme Court ruling on tariffs could harm US security

President Trump warned that a Supreme Court ruling limiting his tariff authority would endanger national security and leave the US financially de

India-US hold key talks to boost strategic cooperation across defence, tech and trade

US Under Secretary Allison Hooker met with Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri to advance the vision set by Presidents Trump and Modi. Discussi

IMF approves $1.2B bailout tranche for Pakistan

With the latest approval, Pakistan has received about $3.3 billion from the IMF since last year

Video: Pak Army Spokesman Winks At Woman Reporter During Presser, Faces Backlash

Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, the Director General of Pakistan's Inter-Services Public Relations, faced extensive backlash after he w

Trump insists US prices falling 'tremendously', at rally on economy

Addressing voter concerns over rising costs, former President Donald Trump asserted that consumer prices are significantly decreasing from their

Ex-Pakistan PM Imran Khan's sister Aleema Khan holds protest outside Rawalpindi's Adiala Jail again due to..., says, 'isolated and....'

Ex- Pakistan PM Imran Khan's sister Aleema Khan and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) members on Tuesday held a sit-in outside Adiala jail in Rawalp

Dozens killed in Haiti's capital following internal clashes within a powerful gang coalition

Violent clashes within Haiti's powerful gang coalition, Viv Ansanm, have resulted in dozens of deaths, including 10 children, in the capital. The

Australia 'Taking Back Control' with Teen Social Media ban: PM

It is about our families taking back control, Albanese said in a speech as the world-first laws came into effect

Morning Digest: IndiGo flight cuts to spike airfares in peak season; Supreme Court slams ECI's mechanical answers to SIR-related issues, and more

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Gold, silver prices today, December 10: Check city-wise rates in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata and more

On December 10, 2025, gold prices in India range from Rs 12,965 per 1 gram for 24K gold and Rs 11,884 per 1 gram for 22K gold. Silver is priced a

EU members agree to cut emissions by 90% by 2040 from 1990 levels

The European Union has set a new climate goal. Emissions will be cut by 90 percent by 2040. This target is from 1990 levels. Foreign carbon credi

US Revokes 85,000 Visas in Immigration Crackdown

Adding further detail to the surge in visa actions, a senior State Department official revealed that more than 8,000 of the revoked visas belonge

Alcaraz joins other tennis stars in first ever tennis event at Marlins loanDepot Park

Miami, Dec 9: Carlos Alcaraz wanted to play in front of an energetic crowd at the inaugural Miami Invitational. The No. 1 mens tennis player got

Democrat wins Miami mayor's race for the first time in nearly 30 years

Eileen Higgins secured victory in the Miami mayoral election, ending a nearly three-decade losing streak for her party. She defeated Emilio Gonza

Voice AI startup SuperBryn raises $1.2M in a round led by Kalaari Capitals CXXO initiative

SuperBryn will be using the freshly raised funds to speed up its product development, expand its engineering hiring, and deepen market validation

Key Accused In Goa Nightclub Tragedy Detained In Delhi: Cops

The Goa police on Tuesday detained Ajay Gupta, one of the four owners of 'Birch by Romeo Lane' nightclub, where a devastating fire claimed the li

Man United sink Wolves 4-1

Wolverhampton, Dec 9: Manchester United endured a nervous evening at Molineux but eventually found their rhythm to clinch a 4-1 win over bottom-p

Nongkseh defeat Langsning in SSA Champions Cup semi-final

By Our Reporter Shillong, Dec 9: The SSA Champions Cup 2025 was taken to another level tonight after Nongkseh edged 10-man Langsning 4-3 in a tie

Garca inspires Osasuna win over Levante

Madrid, Dec 9: Rubn Garca made one goal and scored another as Osasuna beat Levante 2-0 to ease the clubs relegation worries and condemn its rival

Christian Pulisic double takes AC Milan back on top of Serie A

Turin, Dec 9: A second-half double from substitute Christian Pulisic gave AC Milan a come-from- behind 3-2 win over Torino on Monday and swept it

Meghalaya hold advantage but Nagaland still in contention

Cooch Behar Trophy By Our Reporter Shillong, Dec 9: Meghalaya are in control of their U-19 mens Cooch Behar Trophy 2025-26 plate group match as t

LIC Janipur office marks first anniversary of Bima Sakhi Scheme

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 9: The LIC of India Satellite Office in Janipur celebrated the first anniversary of the Bima Sakhi Scheme here

Byndihati SC run riot as Womens League 2025 kicks off in EJH

From Our Correspondent Jowai, Dec 9: The womens football tournament organised by the East Jaintia Hills District Football Association, known as t

Elon Musk's X Says Would Comply With Australia's Social Media Ban

Elon Musk's X said Wednesday it would comply with Australia's world-leading crackdown banning under-16s from social media.

Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft Season 2 release date, time and how to watch: When will Episode 1 drop? Here's global release timings for all regions, cast, plot

Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft Season 2 release date, time and how to watch details the upcoming season on Netflix. The story explains the

Bdesh EC to unveil election schedule within two days

Dhaka, Dec 9: Bangladesh Election Commission has completed all preparations to hold the 13th general elections in February and will announce the

How to watch Kevin Costner's 'The First Christmas' Special for free? Here's everything you need to know

Kevin Costner presents 'The First Christmas' on ABC. This special explores the Nativity story. Viewers can watch it live on December 9. Free stre

Auto retail records 4.92% growth in Nov-25, PV and CE lead market momentum

JAMMU, Dec 9: Jammu & Kashmirs automobile retail sector posted a steady performance in November 2025, registering an overall 4.92% year-on-year g

T.N. School Education Minister unveils logo for CIBF 2026

The fourth edition of CIBF will be held from January 16 to January 18, 2026 at Kalaivanar Arangam in Chennai

From Rs 1.11 Lakh To Rs 3.45 Lakh: Odisha Approves Big Salary Hike For MLAs

The Odisha Assembly on Tuesday increased the monthly salary of its members more than three times -- from Rs 1.11 lakh to Rs 3.45 lakh, one of the

Talent from Eastern countries have to fight stereotype of casting in Hwood

Actress Priyanka Chopra Jonas, who recently attended the Bridge Summit in the UAE, has spoken up about the stereotypes that the actors from easte

The Game Awards 2025 date, start time, how to watch, nominees and how to vote: Global start timings for all regions, announcements and reveals

The Game Awards 2025 date, start time, how to watch, nominees, and how to vote details are confirmed for the global gaming audience. The event wi

Shabana Azmi celebrates 41 years of marriage with Akhtar

Veteran actress Shabana Azmi celebrated 41 years of marital bliss with acclaimed writer Javed Akhtar with a special social media post. She took t

FIFA President Gianni Infantino accused of ethics breach: Report

Center to the complaint is Infantinos effusive praise of United States President Donald Trump, as well as world soccers governing body bestowing

Likes, dislikes and ignorance

Why your Morning Coffee is a Human Rights Issue

Beyond the Abstract Akhilesh Singh Jamwal Human Rights, a phrase heard by everyone yet not truly understood by many. Almost every individual who

Sugar-Free Oreos launching 2026- here's everything you need to know

Oreo is introducing sugar-free cookies in 2026. These new Oreos will feature ero Sugar pressed into the cookie design. Both Original and Double

Profit booking hits banks, oil stocks; Sensex down 436 points

MUMBAI, Dec 9: Indian stock markets fell for the second consecutive day on Tuesday as investors booked profits ahead of the US Federal Reserves p

Rupee climbs 18 paise to close at 89.87 vs USD

MUMBAI, Dec 9: The Indian rupee rebounded on Tuesday, ending 18 paise higher at 89.87 against the US dollar, after opening at 90.15, supported by

Sebi clears IPOs for LEAP India, Eldorado Agritech, and three firms

NEW DELHI, Dec 9: Five companiesLEAP India, Eldorado Agritech, Molbio Diagnostics, Foodlink F&B Holdings, and Technocraft Ventureshave received S

RBI seeks feedback on forex disclosure draft

NEW DELHI, Dec 9: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has released a draft circular requiring authorised dealers to disclose the full transaction cos

Time to strengthen animal laws

Rakesh Kumar Sharma rakesh.kartik3742@gmail.com International Animal Rights Day is observed globally on 10 December each year to promote awarenes

Inaugural Total World Chess Championship announced

The tour will be played across the three formats: classical, rapid and blitz. But the classical format has been reduced to a shorter time control

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107 oppn MPs submit notice to remove Madras HC judge over lamp-lighting order

Over 100 opposition MPs have submitted a notice to the Lok Sabha Speaker seeking the removal of Madras High Court Justice GR Swaminathan. They ac

CM reviews urban projects taken up under SASCI

*Assesses progress of Jal Jeevan Mission Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 9: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today reviewed the projects of the Ho

Vande Mataram is more than a song, it is the very pulse of our nation: RS Chairman Radhakrishnan

NEW DELHI, Dec 9: Rajya Sabha Chairman CP Radhakrishnan on Tuesday asserted that Vande Mataram was not just a national song but was the very puls

Pandyas blazing fifty, ruthless bowlers earn India 101-run win over SA

CUTTACK, Dec 9: Hardik Pandya made a memorable comeback to competitive cricket, striking a mood-lifting unbeaten fifty and then took a key wicket

FM meets Temasek Chairman Teo Chee Hean, discusses potential investment opportunities

NEW DELHI, Dec 9 : Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday met Temasek chairman Teo Chee Hean here and discussed potential investment oppo

India-Nepal cultural festival showcases shared heritage, traditions with special focus on Buddhism

KATHMANDU, Dec 9 : A festival showcasing the rich cultural heritage and traditions of Nepal and India, with special focus on Buddhism, has been o

US keen to deepen ties with India in areas of defence, energy: US under secretary Hooker to Misri

NEW DELHI, Dec 9: Translating the vision enunciated by President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi in their February meeting into con

CS pushes for expansion of MBBS and PG seats across GMCs in J&K

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 9: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today chaired a meeting to comprehensively review the augmentation of undergr

DC Jammu distributes kits to Softball players

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 9: Deputy Commissioner Jammu, Dr Rakesh Minhas, graced the kit distribution ceremony for J&K Softball a

Pakistans water crisis sees spike as per capita water availability drops

ISLAMABAD, Dec 9 : Pakistans water crisis continues to worsen as the country saw a sharp drop in its per capita water availability, due to a popu

EC can't determine voter's citizenship, but surely inquire into it: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court clarified that while the Election Commission cannot definitively determine citizenship, it can inquire about it if doubts arise

Anupam Rasayan to acquire U.S. firm Jayhawk for $150 million

The purchase consideration accounts for payment against the equity value of Jayhawk and existing loans payable to the exiting shareholders.

6 convicted in 2017 Pampore cases

Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, Dec 9: Six persons were convicted today by a judicial magistrate in Pampore in connection with two long-pending

AE attached

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Dec 9: An Assistant Engineer (AE), posted in Jal Shakti Department in Kulgam district has been attached. Offici

DC Udhampur reviews implementation of SC/ST Prevention of Atrocities Act

Excelsior Correspondent UDHAMPUR, Dec 9: Deputy Commissioner Udhampur today chaired a meeting of the District Level Monitoring Committee under th

DC reviews progress of RDD sector; issues key directions

Excelsior Correspondent RAMBAN, Dec 9: Deputy Commissioner Ramban, Mohammad Alyas Khan today chaired a review meeting to assess the progress achi

DC hands over Award letters to eligible beneficiaries under PMAY (U)

Excelsior Correspondent POONCH, Dec 9: Deputy Commissioner Ashok Kumar Sharma today gave away award letters to 12 eligible residents of Poonch To

IMPARD organises workshop on Development of Capacity Building Plans

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 9: The Jammu & Kashmir Institute of Management, Public Administration and Rural Development (J&K IMPARD) in co

Div Com reviews ATR on Stray Animal issues as per SC Directions

SRINAGAR, Dec 9: To ensure effective implementation of the directions issued by the Supreme Court of India in the Suo Moto Writ Petition City Hou

LAHDC launches Padega Kargil Badega Kargil initiative

Excelsior Correspondent KARGIL, Dec 9: Under the Chairmanship of the Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor, LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoo

Kentucky State University shooting: 1 dead, 1 injured, suspect in custody

Tragedy struck Kentucky State University as a shooting at Young Hall left one student dead and another critically injured, disrupting final exams

Former MP urges LG Ladakh to reserve tender works up to R 20 cr for Locals

LEH, Dec 9: Former Member of Parliament and Ex Chairman/Chief Executive Councillor of LAHDC Leh, Jamyang Tsering Namgyal met the Lieutenant Gover

BlackRock unit agrees to invest 3,000 crore in Aditya Birla Renewables for minority stake

The GIP investment translates into an enterprise value of 14,600 crore for ABREN.

Liverpool defy Salah crisis by beating Inter Milan in Champions League

Dominik Szoboszlai's late penalty gave the Reds a huge win at the San Siro in the absence of Egypt star Salah, who was left in England after publ

Kids as young as 11 dabbling in drugs, shows 10-city survey

A nationwide school survey reveals alarming drug experimentation among Indian children, with initiation as early as 11 and an average age of 12.9

Europe Is Decaying, NATO Calls Me Daddy: Trump Blasts Allies

President Donald Trump blasted Europe as decaying and weak on immigration and Ukraine in an interview published Tuesday, deepening a rift between

PlayStation wrap-up 2025: See your PS4 & PS5 gaming stats, top games & more

PlayStation's 2025 Wrap-Up is now live. Players can see their gaming hours and top games. Digital cards are shareable on social media. The recap

I Love LA Episode 7 release date, time, schedule and how to watch: Global streaming timings, storyline, cast and characters

I Love LA Episode 7 release date, time, schedule and how to watch information is now confirmed. The HBO comedy series continues its weekly rollou

AIIMS Jammu hosts CME-cum-simulation workshop on Obstetric Anaesthesia

JAMMU, Dec 9: AIIMS Jammu organized a comprehensive CME-cum-simulation workshop on Obstetric Anaesthesia centred on the theme Preventing the Prev

02 missing ladies reunited with their family by Billawar police

KATHUA, Dec 9:- J&K police Kathua under the overall supervision of SSP Kathua, Ms. Mohita Sharma traced out two missing ladies and reunited them