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Thailand Prime Minister gets royal approval to dissolve Parliament, hold elections early next year

The election for the House of Representatives would be held 45 to 60 days after the Royal Decree, a period while Mr. Anutin will head a caretaker

Mr. Button becomes latest cocktail destination in Delhi

Aston Villa Wins 8th Straight Game With 2-1 Victory Over Basel In Europa League

Villa is tied with Lyon and Midtjylland atop the standings of the second-tier European competition on 15 points with five wins from six games

Michael Ma: Hong Kong-born Canadian Conservative MP Michael Ma locks X account after crossing the floor to join Liberals

Michael Ma, the MarkhamUnionville MP, locked his X account after the Conservative MP crossed the floor to join the Liberals, bringing the governm

'It's got to be one source...': Trump signs executive order aimed at curbing state AI laws

UK Police Hunt Suspects After 600 British Empire Artefacts Stolen From Museum

More than 600 artefacts relating to the history of the British Empire and Commonwealth have been stolen from the collection of Bristol Museum, po

Bank Holiday on December 12: Are banks open or closed in your state? Check state-wise list here

On December 12, 2025, banks will remain open across India except in Meghalaya, where a regional holiday is observed for the death anniversary of

NASA Loses Contact With its Maven Spacecraft Orbiting Mars For Past Decade

Launched in 2013, Maven began studying the upper Martian atmosphere and its interaction with the solar wind once reaching the red planet the foll

Yuvraj Singhs Birthday: Remembering the milestones of a true cricket legend

Cricket icon Yuvraj Singh, celebrated for his explosive batting and match-winning performances, made a remarkable debut in the 2000 ICC Champions

Barron Trump and Andrew Tate relationship explained: Who is Justin Waller and what has he revealed? Here's Tate familys long link with the Trumps

Barron Trump and Andrew Tate relationship explained in a new report that outlines their Zoom conversations, views on Romanian charges, dating adv

Trump signs order to boost oversight of proxy advisory firms

President Donald Trump has signed an order increasing oversight of the proxy advisory industry, directing agencies to review if top firms like In

Sudan civil war: Deepening humanitarian crisis

With close to 10 million people fleeing their homes, the displacement crisis in Sudan is currently the largest and fastest growing

Competition, demand drive Bengaluru colleges to open admissions months early

Some colleges say that early start is meant to streamline their admissions cycle, while others point out that the move is driven by competition

Motilal Oswal recommends Buy on Titan as technicals signal sustained strength

Trump signs executive order to block state AI regulations

President Trump signed an executive order Thursday to block states from creating their own AI regulations, citing concerns about stifling innovat

Vaccines Do Not Cause Autism: Who

WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told a press conference in Geneva that autism was not a side-effect of vaccines

If U.S. happy with India's offer, Trump admin should sign trade deal on dotted lines: Piyush Goyal

Mr. Goyal welcomed the Trump administration's views on India's offer, but refrained from giving a deadline for the signing of the long-awaited fr

Copyright Act may be updated for AI royalty

The government is considering changes to the Copyright Act. This is to create a system for paying royalties to creators whose work is used to tra

US should sign trade deal if happy with offer: Piyush Goyal

India's Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal indicated the US should sign a trade agreement if satisfied with New Delhi's offer, following positive rem

Trump 'Frustrated' With Russia, Ukraine Over Talks On War

He doesn't want any more talk. He wants action. He wants this war to come to an end, said Karoline Leavitt

Felt Humiliated: Bangladesh President Wants To Quit After February Polls

Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin said on Thursday he plans to step down midway through his term after February's parliamentary election,

Accused Charlie Kirk killer makes first in-person court appearance as judge weighs media access

A Utah Judge is weighing the publics right to know details in the prosecution of Tyler Robinson against his attorneys concerns that the swarm of

Gold, silver prices today, December 12: Check city-wise rates in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata and more

On December 12, 2025, gold prices in India range from Rs 13,076 per 1 gram for 24K gold and Rs 11,986 per 1 gram for 22K gold. Silver is priced a

With low inflation, GST cuts, easing rates, economists expect consumption to stay strong next year as well

Consumption momentum is expected to remain strong in the coming year, driven by low inflation, the positive effects of GST cuts, and easing polic

Good News for Delhi-NCR residents: Greater Noida West's 130-meter wide road to connect with Yamuna City, to boost connectivity in THESE areas, check here to know details

The Yamuna Development Authority (YIDA) has initiated plans to acquire approximately 812 acres of land for the project, with an estimated cost of

US President Donald Trump pushes for 'action, not talk', as Russia-Ukraine Peace deal hits roadblock

The White House on Thursday (local time) stated that US President Donald Trump is extremely frustrated with both Russia and Ukraine over the slow

Ways of seeing | Review of Sameer Hamdanis City of Kashmir Srinagar

Hamdani uses monuments as apertures through which the larger history of Srinagar comes into view

Morning Digest: PM Modi speaks to Trump on economic ties; Bangladesh to hold general election, July Charter referendum on February 12, and more

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Morning Brief Podcast: How Quick Commerce is Triggering a Health Crisis for Gen Z

Fire and brimstone | Review of Sarah Josephs novel Stain, translated from Malayalam

In her reimagining of the biblical tale of Sodom and Gomorrah, Joseph raises complex questions about duty, patriarchy, and the corrupting influen

Review of This Garden of Weeds, V. Sanjay Kumars novel set in the art world

The author, a gallery director, blends mystery with socio-political commentary in his novel

Hayward building explosion: 6 injured after gas line rupture triggers massive explosionhere's what went wrong

A massive explosion and fire erupted in Hayward after a construction crew damaged a gas line. Six people were injured and taken to the hospital.

The snail as a model for restoring vision in humans

Regeneration isnt a rare miracle; instead its an ancient biological program still written into the DNA of many species, and one that science is g

Petroleum and Natural Gas Rules 2025 amended to ease business and operations, informs Hardeep Puri

The rules also stipulate that application for grant of petroleum lease would be decided within 180 days.

The invisible half | Review of Economica by Victoria Bateman

Bateman rewrites the history book to include women workers and entrepreneurs who had not been given the recognition they deserve

Heated Rivalry Episode 4 release time, schedule and how to watch: Full guide for viewers along with global streaming timings, storyline, cast

Heated Rivalry Episode 4 release time, schedule and how to watch are now confirmed for global viewers. Episode 4, titled Rose, arrives on Decembe

Eknath Shinde Announces New Framework For Mumbai's Pagdi Buildings

Eknath Shinde Thursday made a historic announcement in the Legislative Assembly, declaring that a separate regulatory framework will be created t

Trump Says He Will Sign Order Curbing State AI Laws

U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday said he would sign an executive order on artificial intelligence that would attempt to preempt a growing

Sen. Mark Kelly navy report: Here's what punishment potentially awaits the Arizona Democrat

The US Navy has submitted recommendations to the Pentagon regarding Senator Mark Kelly's appearance in a video urging service members to reject i

'We will have to do something now': Supreme Court moves on passive euthanasia plea

Maduro blasts U.S. seizure of Venezuela oil tanker as act of 'naval piracy'

They kidnapped the crew, stole the ship and have inaugurated a new era, the era of criminal naval piracy in the Caribbean, says Venezuelan Presid

Pluribus Episode 7 release time, schedule and how to watch: When will new episode air? Here's global streaming timings

Pluribus Episode 7 release time, schedule and how to watch are important for viewers waiting for the next part of the series on Apple TV. The epi

Bombay HC quashes case against Chanda Kochhar, ICICI officials over octroi evasion

Bombay High Court says vicarious liability cannot be presumed without clear allegations; quashes summons to Kochhar andothers butkeeps complaint

Amid trade deal push, PM, Trump get on call

Prime Minister Modi and President Trump held a productive conversation, reaffirming bilateral cooperation and discussing regional and global issu

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'Need To Align Policy With Health-Based Science': Experts On Air Quality Standards

In a move critics are calling a calculated deflection, the Union government has doubled down on its stance that World Health Organization (WHO) a

LeT-JeM bomb experts in Bdesh to plan strikes on India: Report

Agencies warn of rising LeT-JeM activity next door DHAKA, Dec 11: Indian intelligence agencies have uncovered what they believe to be a major ISI

Airstrike in Myanmar hospital kills 34 patients, injures 80

BANGKOK, Dec 11: A military airstrike in Myanmar destroyed a hospital in Mrauk-U township, Rakhine state, killing 34 patients and staff and injur

US approves sale of tech, support for F-16 fighter jets to Pakistan

Islamabad, Dec 11: The United States has approved the sale of advanced technology and support for F-16 fighter jets valued at USD 686 million to

Attempts to undermine Nepals communist parties will not succeed, says former PM

KATHMANDU, Dec 11: Former Nepal Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli has asserted that ongoing efforts by both domestic and international forces to wea

Public health violations net maximum fine this year across GCC zones

The Iron Man of the Himalayas

Satish Singh Manhas manhas444@gmail.com History records only a few generals whose name echos across mountains and frontiers for centuries. Among

Mexico raises tariffs on imports from India, China, and non-FTA countries

WASHINGTON, Dec 11: Mexicos Congress has approved a bill imposing higher tariffs on imports from India, China, Brazil, South Korea, Thailand, Ind

Gaza storm exposes failures in delivering humanitarian aid

Deir al-Balah, Dec 11: A winter storm swept through Gaza, flooding tent camps and highlighting the territorys dire humanitarian crisis. Thousands

The enigma that is Pakistan

Harsha Kakar kakarharsha@gmail.com India has for long attempted to project Pakistan as a state sponsor of terrorism, a dangerous nuclear power as

Charlie Kirk Murder Accused Tyler Robinson Makes First In-Court Appearance

Lawyers for Tyler Robinson, the accused killer of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, sought on Thursday to limit media access to ensure a fair t

Rupee falls 38 p to close at all-time low of 90.32

Mumbai, Dec 11: The rupee plunged 38 paise to close at an all-time low of 90.32 against the US dollar on Thursday amid uncertainty over the India

Brahma Gana Sabha and Rasika Ranjani Sabha Foundation honour artistes at December Art Festival

Kept saying we're Indian, they didn't listen: Sunali Khatun

A pregnant domestic worker, Sunali Khatun, recounts her harrowing experience of being deported to Bangladesh despite possessing Indian identity d

If US happy with Indias offer, it should sign trade deal: Goyal

Mumbai, Dec 11: The US should sign the free trade agreement with India if Washington is happy with what has been offered by New Delhi, Commerce a

South Africa draw level as Gill, SKY fail again

Mullanpur, Dec 11: The lean run of Shubman Gill and Suryakumar Yadav was extended as Indian batters stumbled on a good batting surface to lose th

ChatGPT Blamed For US Murder-Suicide In Fresh Lawsuit

The estate of an 83-year-old Connecticut woman filed a wrongful death lawsuit Thursday against OpenAI and Microsoft, alleging the ChatGPT chatbot

Luthra brothers detained in Phuket, India seeks return

Traced To Hotel Based On Travel, Passport Details

Ritu Singh inaugurates Pooja Puris boutique Rouche

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 11: An exclusive showroom cum boutique Rouche by designer Pooja Puri was inaugurated by Ritu Singh here today.

LG calls for strong measures to curb white-collar terror module

Excelsior Correspondent LEH, Dec 11: Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Kavinder Gupta, has called for a strengthened and technology-driven policing

South Africa level series after de Kock special; Gill, SKY misfire again

MULLANPUR, Dec 11: The lean run of Shubman Gill and Suryakumar Yadav was extended as Indian batters stumbled on a good batting surface to lose th

We have not bought, but established peace; days of misgovernance over: LG

Under PM, HMs leadership; entire terror ecosystem being dismantled Warns stern action against those spreading misinformation Excelsior Correspond

DGP felicitates J&K Deaf Cricket team, Para Judo Medallists

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 11: Jammu and Kashmir Police organised a felicitation ceremony at the Officers Mess, Jammu, to honour t

Two-day Winter Market Exhibition at Jammu to highlight Dogra culture

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 11: Jammu city is all set to welcome the Cozy Winter Market Exhibition, a vibrant two-day winter carnival taki

After a long time, nation witnessing cultural renaissance: LG

Shri Kailakh Sanskrit Ratna Award-2025 Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 11: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday called upon the youth,

Jammu District Hockey Cship begins

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 11: The Jammu District Hockey Championship 2025, organized by Hockey J&K commenced at KK Hakku Hockey S

CM reviews District Capex, CDF, SASCI projects, Fiscal Indicators

* Calls for speedy execution of works Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 11: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today chaired a review meeting to asses

UT Level U-17 Boys Softball tourney begins

Excelsior Sports Correspondent REASI, Dec 11: The Inter-District UT Level U-17 Boys Softball Tournament commenced at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Sport

Security forces go all out against foreign terrorists in mountains

Multiple operations continue in several hilly areas Success expected as agencies feel winter is crucial Sanjeev Pargal JAMMU, Dec 11: Security fo

Hidden health risks of bottled water

Growing mistrust of tap water has helped turn bottled water into a global staple, even in countries where public supplies are among the most rigo

Ocean warmed by climate change fed intense rainfall, floods in Asia: Study

Ocean temperatures warmed by human-caused climate change fed the intense rainfall that triggered deadly floods and landslides across Asia in rece

Two Indian origin players in Australias U-19 WC squad

Melbourne, Dec 11: Australia has named its 15-member squad for the ICC Under-19 World Cup scheduled for early next year, with two Indian-origin y

ABD urges balance in ODI roles

New Delhi, Dec 11: Former South Africa captain AB de Villiers said he agrees to a certain extent with India head coach Gautam Gambhirs belief tha

Kiwis take 1st innings lead against Windies in 2nd Test

Wellington, Dec 11: Mitch Hay scored 61 in his first Test innings on Thursday to help New Zealand to a 73-run first-innings lead over the West In

MGNREGA-ko jakkalsretgipa official-rangni kosako jaku dechina dabia

TURA: West Garo Hills ajani Demdema C&RD Block ningo MGNREGA-ni kamrango bangen onggija dakanirang donga ine matnanganirangko manani jaman, ia on

Arunachal accident kills 19, survivor reports after 2 days

Thasgam delegation calls upon CEC Kargil, Dr Jaffer Akhoon

Excelsior Correspondent KARGIL, Dec 11 : A delegation led by former Panch Asgar Ali from Thasgam village, Sankoo, called on the Chairman and Chie

Yudhvir Sethi addresses peoples grievances at public Darbar

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 11: MLA Jammu East, Yudhvir Sethi, today convened a public Darbar at Pt. Prem Nath Dogra Bhawan, Kacchi Chawni

GGM Science College distributes relief fund, meritorious scholarship

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 11: Government Gandhi Memorial (GGM) Science College today organised a programme to extend financial assistanc

Ambani says India must become self-reliant in critical technologies, industries

GANDHINAGAR, Dec 11: Billionaire Mukesh Ambani on Thursday said India must become self-reliant in critical technologies and industries to tide ov

PM Modi hosts dinner for NDA MPs, vows to work together to strengthen Indias development journey

NEW DELHI, Dec 11: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday hosted a dinner for MPs belonging to National Democratic Alliance (NDA) constituents

PM Modi speaks to President Trump

NEW DELHI, Dec 11: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday held a phone conversation with US President Donald Trump that focused on enhancing ec

Its a shame students have to go back to India, China after graduating from college: Trump as he launches Gold Card

NEW YORK, Dec 11 : US President Donald Trump has said it is a shame that students from countries such as India and China have to go back to their

Pranab Mukherjees understanding of constitution defined his tenures in public offices: Amit Shah

NEW DELHI, Dec 11 : Union Home Minister Amit Shah, remembering former President Pranab Mukherjee on his birth anniversary on Thursday, said that

Indiana redistricting plan crumbles: Indiana senate rejects Trump's redistricting Congressional map pushhere's what it means for 2026

Indiana Senate Republicans rejected a congressional map favored by President Trump. The plan aimed to secure two additional Republican seats in t