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4.1-magnitude earthquake hits Bangladesh; no casualties reported

The quake hit at 6.14 a.m. local time, with the epicentre located at a depth of 30 km in Narsingdi

AVM Saravanan, Tamil producer, passes away at 86 in Chennai

OpenAI loses fight to keep ChatGPT logs secret in copyright case

The case, originally brought by the Times in 2023, is one of many brought by copyright owners against tech companies including OpenAI, Microsoft

Trump to sign Rwanda, Democratic Republic of Congo peace accord even as violence rages

Micron to exit consumer memory business amid global supply shortage

Micron Technology said on Wednesday it will exit its consumer business, as it doubles down on advanced memory chips used in artificial intelligen

Monkey games

A folk tale from Tanzania about a monkey who was clever enough to not be deceived

Putin visit: Delhis Russian House showcases 25 years of India-Russia defence cooperation

After pounding north Tamil Nadu, remnant of Cyclone Ditwah drifts inland; city to get light rain today

Water discharge from Red Hills reservoir, a key drinking water source of Chennai, increased on Wednesday evening as its storage touched 96% of it

Bangladesh's Gen-Z battles to gain political ground after ousting Hasina

Hampered by a skeletal structure, scarce funds, and a stance on key issues such as rights for women and minorities widely seen as unclear, the st

Meta starts removing under-16s from social media in Australia

Companies face fines of Aus$49.5 million (US$32 million) if they fail to take easonable steps to comply

Putins India visit: A tense tightrope walk for Modi government

Everything from the optics of the visit, to agreements on oil, trade, defence, nuclear cooperation, and labour mobility have consequences for Ind

'Why did you marry your brother?': Trump vs Ilhan Omar's war of words escalate after US President targets Somalis

President Donald Trump launched a fresh tirade against the Somali-American community and Congresswoman Ilhan Omar and called them 'garbage'. Trum

Over 30 cops injured as protest against Chhattisgarh coal mine turns violent

Residents of Parsodi Kala village in the Bishrampur area have been opposing the extension of the Amera coal project of South Eastern Coalfields L

Samantha Ruth Prabhu shows off her mehendi, Raj Nidimoru turns photographer for to-be-wife in new VIRAL photos

Dressed in a bright yellow suit paired with a matching green dupatta, Samantha Ruth Prabhu is glowing as the new bride in the pictures; however,

Mumbai Diary | BJP-RSS silent social engineering at work

CM Devendra Fadnaviss medical help cell, in collaboration with government and social and community organisations, has planned three mega events.

US retreat from its allies could hurt dollar's status, BoE's Catherine Mann says

The United States could draw lessons from Britain, where the pound's share of global reserves shrank from 80% in 1900 to 5% now, Mann said. The d

Understanding Ambedkar: why reading his work carefully is important today

A new book by Valerian Rodrigues argues that B. R. Ambedkar is not just a political leader but also a moral philosopher. His ideas on representat

Why is volcanic ash a safety concern for flights? | Explained

How has the eruption of the Hayli Gubbi volcano in northern Ethiopia affected flights? What has the Director General of Civil Aviation ordered? H

Why has Airbus ordered upgrades to its aircraft? | Explained

What happened on a JetBlue flight, which left some of the passengers injured? Are elevator aileron computers of the Airbus A320 family of aircraf

Putin India Visit: Private dinner with Modi, big trade push & RT Channel launch; His full schedule here

Putin India Visit: Russian President Vladimir Putin begins a significant four-day visit to India, commencing with a private dinner with Prime Min

Russian President Putin on two-day visit to India beginning December 4

New Delhi: Russian President Vladimir Putin will undertake a two-day visit to India from December 4 to hold annual summit talks with Prime Minist

Epstein Files Case Update: House Democrats release photos and videos from Jeffrey Epstein's private island; Here's what we know so far

House Democrats released previously unseen photos and videos from Jeffrey Epstein's private island, revealing interior rooms, luxury grounds and

Law graduates seek judicial intervention over bar exam irregularities in Maharashtra

Law graduates say AIBE-XX exam chaos in Maharashtra undermines dignity, equality, and credibility of legal profession

MP records higher stubble burning than 5 states

BHOPAL: As the country grapples with worsening air quality, it has been revealed that Madhya Pradeshthe home state of Union Agriculture Minister

Ukraine's push for NATO membership 'key question' of discussion with Putin, US delegation: Kremlin

High-level talks between Russian and US officials in Moscow centered on Ukraine's NATO aspirations, a key Russian security concern. While no brea

Dr. Evita Fernandez on Rewriting Indias Childbirth Story

Dr. Evita Fernandezs journey is one of unlearning, re-learning and courageously challenging long-held norms. She reflects on why empowering women

Weather today: IMD's heavy rainfall warning for Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Andhra; cold wave likely in Chandigarh, Rajasthan. Check full prediction

The India Meteorological Department has issued warnings for very heavy rainfall in coastal Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Kerala, with schools in Ch

Modi-Shah meeting triggers buzz on new BJP chief again

NEW DELHI: A meeting of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, BJP president JP Nadda and general secretary (organisation)

Government hits delete on app diktat, withdraws Sanchar Saathi mandate

The Department of Telecom said that it is removing the order mandating installation of the Sanchar Saathi app, following a 10-fold jump in volunt

Year in Review: Top 10 celebrity-backed ventures of 2025

Beyond brand endorsements, celebrities in 2025 took on deeper roles as investors, partners, and co-founders. From logistics, electric mobility, s

Russia says talks with US envoy were constructive but yielded no compromise

Ushakov said the meeting was one of the most extensive exchanges between Washington and Moscow since the conflict began. He noted that both deleg

Australia to enforce social media age limit of 16 from next week

Livestreaming service Twitch was added to the list of age-restricted platforms less than two weeks ago. The Australian eSafety Commissioner will

Raccoon goes on drunken rampage in US liquor store

He fell through one of the ceiling tiles and went on a full-blown rampage, drinking everything, said an officer at the local animal control who t

Trump praises Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang after discussion about export controls

President Trump met with Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, stating Huang understands the administration's stance on export controls to China. Huang also m

40 IndiGo flights cancelled at Hyderabad airport

Hyderabad: Widespread disruption of IndiGo operations at the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Hyderabad led to the cancellation of 40 flight

'Complain, complain, complain..': Trump launches fierce attack on Ilhan Omar in fiery Somalia Rant

US halts immigration applications from 19 barred nations

The ban applied to citizens of Afghanistan, Myanmar, Chad, the Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan

Haryana CM Saini hits out at Mamata-led TMC government in Bengal; says targeting Hindus

CM Saini said that despite West Bengal having a woman Chief Minister, the condition of women in the state wassuffering and their situation was de

What Israel's Plan To Reopen Rafah Border Crossing Means For Gazans

Israel said Wednesday that it would reopen the Rafah border crossing in the coming days, allowing Palestinians to leave Gaza.

F-16 fighter jet crashes in California desert, Air Force pilot safely ejects

A fighter jet from the Air Force's elite Thunderbirds demonstration squadron crashed in the Southern California desert. The pilot ejected safely

How to Find Spotify Wrapped, YouTube Recap and More as 2025 Comes to a Close

Most instruct users to download the latest version of their apps to get the best experience.

BJP sweeps 7 of 12 MCD bypolls, AAP pushed to distant second

NEW DELHI: The BJP on Wednesday eased to victory in seven of 12 seats in the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) by-polls, adding to its dominan

Delhi clears Rs 3,000 crore plan to redevelop 402 km of roads by March 2026

NEW DELHI: The Delhi government has approved a major infrastructural plan to redevelop 402 kilometres of city roads by March next year. Spearhead

19-minute viral video controversy sparks buzz on social media: Can sharing the clip land you in jail? Here's what the law says

The 19-minute viral video has taken the social media by storm and has sparked confusion and chaos online. While some claim the video shows explic

Citigroup promotes 276 employees to managing director in smallest class since 2020

Citigroup has announced its 2025 managing director promotions. The bank will elevate 276 employees to this top officer title. This marks the smal

Pine Labs first profit after market debut; Indias most affordable bionic hand

Lastly, a quantum-driven crypto meltdown, more AI chaos, and China creating a new global money system are among the outrageous predictions made b

UK, Norway To Jointly Hunt Russian Submarines Under New Pact

The agreement aims to protect critical undersea infrastructure, such as cables, that Western officials say are increasingly under threat from Mos

Netanyahu to visit New York despite Mamdani arrest threat

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will visit New York. Incoming mayor Zohran Mamdani has threatened arrest over an International Criminal

BIG jolt to bankrupt Pakistan, PM Shehbaz Sharif to sell loss-making Pakistan International Airlines under IMF loan pressure

Pakistan has taken a major step to sell its state-owned Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) under the pressure from the International Monetary

AI investment, M&A poised to increase corporate financing needs next year

Big tech firms are investing heavily in artificial intelligence and increasing mergers and acquisitions. This will lead to more debt issuance by

Emily in Paris Season 5 Official Trailer

Emily in Paris was created by Darren Star, who is also an executive producer and writer.

'How Is This Even Possible?' French Woman Stunned After Golden Temple Visit

Julia Chaigneau, who settled in Ahmedabad nearly two years ago, said it was insane to have the chance to eat at the community kitchen where every

White House Renames 'US Institute of Peace' To 'Donald J Trump Institute of Peace'

President Trump's name has been added to the sign outside the United States Institute of Peace in Washington, DC, where he is expected to host th

La Liga: Kylian Mbapp Scores 2 Goals As Real Madrid Wins 3-0 At Athletic Bilbao

Eduardo Camavinga also found the net for Madrid as it moved back within one point of Barcelona

Putin's India Visit Begins Today: PM Modi to host dinner; defence, trade talks on agenda

Ahead of Putin's visit, Russia also gave the go-ahead to a key defence deal between Moscow and New Delhi.

Stax Soul Music Legend Steve Cropper Dies at 84

Pat Mitchell Worley, president and CEO of the Soulsville Foundation, said Croppers family told her that Cropper died on Wednesday in Nashville.

Harry Kane Scores As Bayern Munich Beats Union Berlin To Reach German Cup Quarterfinals

Bayern is in the quarterfinals for the first time since the 2022-23 season

Arsenal Beats Brentford 2-0 And Regains 5-point Lead In Premier League

Manchester City is Arsenal's closest challenger at the moment and won 5-4 at Fulham in a wild match on Tuesday

US government shutdown costs Delta Air Lines $200 million profit hit

Delta Air Lines anticipates a $200 million pre-tax profit reduction in the fourth quarter due to the U.S. government shutdown. The disruption, wh

'Putin wants to end war': Trump on US delegation meeting Russian President on Ukraine peace plan

On Wednesday, US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Trump's son-in-law held five-hour-long talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow. Th

Netanyahu Says To Visit New York Despite Mamdani Arrest Threat

Mamdani has vowed to send the New York Police Department to enforce arrest warrants against leaders wanted by the International Criminal Court, i

Trump administration orders enhanced vetting for H-1B visa applicants against censorship of free speech

All visa applicants subject to this policy; U.S. officers asked to review resumes and LinkedIn profiles of those applying for H-1B visa, both new

Push is on in US Congress to impose ban on lawmaker stock trades

A bipartisan coalition in the U.S. House is pushing to ban lawmakers from trading individual stocks, with over 100 co-sponsors backing a bill to

Trump proposes slashing Biden's fuel economy rules to make it easier for carmakers to sell ICE vehicles

Trump's action aims to undo one of Biden's signature climate moves as he sought to incentivise more electric vehicle purchases. People want the g

Is Venmo down? Outage disrupts tens of thousands with widespread user frustrations

Venmo, the popular payment app, faced a major disruption on December 3, 2025. Thousands of users reported issues with sending money and logging i

Amit Sharma Appointed Director Of Census Operations For J&K, Ladakh

NEW DELHI, Dec 3: The Centre has appointed senior IAS officer Amit Sharma as Director of Census Operations and Citizen Registration for the Union

Venmo down? Downdetector and users report outage. Here's when will it be back up and how to fix Venmo app not working issues

Venmo down? Thousands of users reported venmo outage, venmo not working, and is venmo down right now issues on Wednesday. Reports rose sharply on

Gold, silver prices today, December 4: Check city-wise rates in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata and more

On December 4, 2025, gold prices in India range from Rs 13.059 per 1 gram for 24K gold and Rs 11,971 per 1 gram for 22K gold. Silver is priced at

Morning Brief Podcast: Explaining the Govts U-Turn on its Sanchar Saathi App

Is Venmo down right now? Thousands report outages on Downdetector; When will Venmo be back? Heres what we know

Thousands of Venmo users faced a widespread outage on Wednesday evening, December 3, 2025, preventing them from sending or receiving payments. Ov

Countrys first blind Army officer in active service shoots to national award

Judge leaves his court

Ex-England batsman Robin Smith, 62, nicknamed Judge, has gone too soon, but there is solace in the fact that he met some of his dear teammates in

Safety measures at stations should be year-round

Sharp surveillance is a must all through, especially at such high-density spots

Who is Zoe Rosenberg? UC Berkeley activist jailed for 30 days for rescuing 4 chicken from slaughterhouse

UC Berkeley student and activist Zoe Rosenberg received a 30-day jail sentence for breaking into a slaughterhouse and taking four chickens. Convi

Punjab ignores 1989 order to absorb worker, draws HC fire

Breaking News Live Updates: A 4.1-magnitude earthquake strikes Leh, Ladakh early morning

Trans group barges into house, rescues kids abused by dad

A mother and son, working at a construction site, killed a contractor who allegedly attempted to rape the woman. While they faced legal consequen

SC finds way to let lawyer add to earnings, pay maintenance

Morning Digest: Putin to begin 2-day India visit today; Law Commission to brief on simultaneous polls to JPC, and more

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Ashes Test: Inglis to get nod for second Test as Cummins comeback rumours grow

Travis Head, who made a match-winning century as a makeshift opener in Perth, is set to remain at the top of the order in place of the injured Us

India lose 1-3 to Germany at Junior Womens World Cup

Lena Frerichs (5), Annika Schnhoff (52) and Martina Reisenegger (59) got on the scoresheet for Germany

Calcutta HC junks order to scrap 32,000 teacher jobs

Malaria parasites corkscrew their way deeper through skin

Malaria sporozoites injected into human skin have to cover hundreds of micrometres to find a capillary that leads them to the liver. Older geomet

Rupee breach of 90 against dollar set to trigger price hikes across consumer goods sector

The rupee's slide past 90 against the dollar is forcing consumer electronics, beauty, and car companies to consider price hikes, potentially nega

Centre agrees to bring back Sunali, son from Bangladesh

In a humanitarian move, the Indian government will bring back a pregnant Bangladeshi national, Sunali Khatun, and her son after their deportation

Indias growth is not as robust as indicated by the headlines: Former Chief Economic Advisor

Guns to games: Surrendered Naxals back on the field, this time for Bastar Olympics

Former Maoists are finding new purpose in Chhattisgarh's Bastar Olympics, trading guns for sports. Surrendered cadres like Kamla and Podiyam Bhim

Trump says Putin wants to end war, U.S. to hold new talks with Ukraine

Donald Trumps envoy Steve Witkoff and son-in-law Jared Kushner huddled into the early hours with Mr. Putin in the Kremlin but reached no breakthr

Dhoni inspires youth at Parul University

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 3: Marking the most defining moment in its history, Parul University today welcomed Indias most celebrated cri

Tawi Automobiles launches new Destini 110

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 3: Hero MotoCorp today expanded its 110 cc scooter lineup with the launch of the all-new Destini 110, at Tawi