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Trump demands Hamas disarm within very short timeframe

Washington: US President Donald Trump said Hamas had been given a very short period of time to disarm, warning that failure to do so would bring

Meta to acquire Chinese startup Manus to boost advanced AI features

Earlier this year, Manus launched its AI agent, claiming that its performance surpasses that of OpenAIs AI agent, DeepResearch

Hamas confirms death of its prominent spokesman Abu Obeida

Gaza Strip: Hamas on Monday, December 29, confirmed that its longtime spokesman was killed following an Israeli strike in August in war-torn Gaza

Man held for selling Chinese manjha in Hyderabad

Hyderabad: A 19-year-old student was held for selling Chinese manjha in Hyderabads LB Nagar on Monday, December 29. The accused was identified as

Harish Rao, Sridhar Babu spar in Telangana Assembly over employees Iissues

Hyderabad: The Telangana Legislative Assembly witnessed heated exchanges on Monday during the Zero Hour as senior BRS leader T Harish Rao and min

Six Hindu Raksha Dal members held for distributing swords in Ghaziabad colony

GHAZIABAD: Police have arrested six members of Hindu Raksha Dal for distributing over two dozen swords in Shalimar Garden colony, an officer said

Chinas live fire drills around Taiwan resume for a second day, aimed at warning 'external forces'

Taiwan's aviation authority said more than 1,00,000 international air travelers would be affected by flight cancellations or diversions

What is the India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement? | Explained

What zero-duty access will India get, and how much FDI is New Zealand committing to by 2030? Which sectors in New Zealand have criticised the dea

Mumbai civic body polls: BJP to contest 137 BMC seats, Shiv Sena 90; candidates to file nomination papers on Dec. 30

Another constituent of Mahayuti, the NCP, headed by Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, is contesting the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation polls

Rashmika Mandanna, Vijay Deverakonda to marry on THIS date, will have private-but-lavish ceremony in...

Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda to welcome 2026 with a bang, and they will honour their relationship with the wedding vows. Read on to kn

Ayodhya prepares for Shri Ram Lalla Pran Pratishthas second anniversary celebrations

Delhi pollution remains 'very poor': IMD shares update on AQI, rain and temperature

Delhi AQI Today: Delhi experienced thick fog and very poor air quality on Tuesday, with visibility reduced and traffic disrupted. Dense fog is ex

House panel discusses transition to G-RAM-G in 6 months

NEW DELHI: In the first meeting of a parliamentary panel after the passage of the new act during the recently concluded winter session of Parliam

Congress seeks resignation of environment minister

NEW DELHI: Welcoming the Supreme Courts decision to stay its November 20 order on the new definition of the Aravalli range, the Congress on Monda

Netanyahu announces Israels highest civilian honour for Trump

Washington: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that US President Donald Trump would receive Israels highest civilian honour, the

TGSRTC to operate spl buses from Hyderabad to AP districts for Sankranti

Hyderabad: The Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC) has made special arrangements to operate additional bus services from Hyderaba

India's domination of global rice trade stokes looming water crisis

India's booming rice exports are depleting groundwater in key agricultural states, forcing farmers to drill deeper borewells at increasing costs.

Commuters ALERT! Delhi-NCR Police issues traffic advisory for New Year's eve, avoid THESE routes on December 31, check alternative routes, diversion and more

Security agencies are conducting verification drives in sensitive locations. Police are continuously checking suspicious individuals and monitori

INTERVIEW | Aravallis among the oldest mountain systems in world

After public outrage, the Supreme Court stayed November 20 order on the Aravalli mountain range, saying only hills with a height of 100 metres or

INTERVIEW | Aravalli should be defined in terms of geology than height

Professor C R Babu is a leading environmentalist and ecologist from the University of Delhi, known for restoring degraded landscapes and biodiver

Trump says US would knock down Iran if nuclear work resumes

Palm Beach: President Donald Trump warned Iran against reconstituting its nuclear programme Monday, December 29, as he welcomed Israeli Prime Min

UP: Minority community perform last rites of kinless Hindu man

Saharanpur: In an example of Hindu-Muslim unity, the funeral pyre of a Hindu man was taken to the crematorium by a Muslim man and his companions,

Former Bangladesh PM Khaleda Zia dies at 80

Zia served twice as prime minister, first in 1991 and again from 2001.

Why no consolation tie for pitch storm?

The cricket may have been exciting (36 wickets falling) for some, but what about the paying public, who were expecting to watch five days of Test

Early intervention systems for youth; Inside Tamil Nadus climate playbook

As the country grapples with rising adolescent distress, 2026 could be a year when we shift from crisis response to proactive, early intervention

Ex-Air Force Officer Beaten To Death By Daughter-In-Law Over Property Dispute

A 32-year-old woman was arrested for allegedly beating her elderly father-in-law to death over property dispute in southwest Delhi's Bindapur are

Khaleda Zia: Bangladesh's 1st Woman PM Who Had An India Connection

Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh's first woman prime minister, died at the age of 80 on Tuesday after a prolonged illness, her Bangladesh Nationalist Part

Khaleda Zia, Former Bangladesh PM And BNP Chief, Dies At 80

Bangladesh's former prime minister, Begum Khaleda Zia, has died of prolonged illness while under treatment at Dhaka's Apollo Hospital.

Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh's First Woman Prime Minister, Dies at 80

Khaleda, aged 80, had advanced cirrhosis of the liver, arthritis, diabetes, chest and heart problems

Bihar Ministers appointment as Assistant Professor put on hold due to shortcomings

Sources said that due to the discrepancy over his name, the appointment of Ashok Choudhary who is Minister in the Bihar government has been withh

Bangladesh's first female Prime Minister, Khaleda Zia, dies at 80

Khaleda was suffering from advanced cirrhosis of the liver, arthritis, diabetes, chest and heart problems, her doctors said

CM Dhami promises strict action over Tripura students killing in Dehradun

Police have announced a reward of Rs 25,000 for the only absconding accused, a resident of Nepal, and said they have sent a team to the neighbour

What is Legionnaires' disease? Deadly outbreak prompts health alert in Sydney CBD - Check causes, symptoms and high-risk age groups

A fourth case of Legionnaires' disease has been confirmed in Sydney's CBD, prompting a health alert. Individuals who spent time in the Clarence S

Ghaziabad Police Arrest 6 Hindu Raksha Dal Activists For Distributing Swords

Police on Monday arrested six activists of Hindu Raksha Dal for distributing over two dozen swords in Shalimar Garden colony, a police official s

From armoured giants to clawed hunters, six new dinosaurs found in 2025

While other species in the group could reach 4 metres in length and up to 400 kg, this teenage specimen would have been about a metre long, weigh

Khaleda Zia, Bangladeshs first female PM, dies at 80

Khaleda Zia dies: Bangladesh's first female Prime Minister, Khaleda Zia, has passed away at the age of 80 following a protracted illness. Her par

CM Revanth Reddy Visits Tirumala Temple on Vaikuntha Ekadashi

TTD Chairman B.R. Naidu extended a warm welcome to the Chief Minister upon his arrival at the hill shrine

Akshay Kumar gets knockout kick from wife Twinkle Khanna on her birthday, superstar admits 'you still hit me harder than any stunt'

As Twinkle Khanna turned 52, her hubby, Akshay Kumar, dropped a special birthday post in his classic humour style.

Israel defends Somaliland move at UN amid concerns over Gaza motives; US accuses Security Council of double standards

Some states question if recognition part of a bid to relocate Palestinians or establish military bases

Mexico train derailment kills 13, injures 98 passengers

According to the statement issued by the Mexican Navy, which oversees the Interoceanic Corridor of the Isthmus of Tehuantepec, the train on Line

Who was Khaleda Zia? Bangladesh's first female prime minister dies at 80 after prolonged illness, she was wife of...

Bangladesh's first female prime minister, Khaleda Zia dies at 80, after a prolonged illness, as per reports. Khaleda Zia had advanced cirrhosis o

Many Americans make this costly 401(k) and IRA mistake dont leave a mess for your family

Many Americans risk sending their 401(k) and IRA savings to the wrong heirs. Outdated beneficiary forms override wills and can create tax penalti

Fire at Indonesian retirement home kills 16 elderly residents

The bodies of victims were taken to a hospital for identification with the assistance of families, officials said. Firefighters with six trucks n

Suriname knife attacker found dead in his cell, after killing 9 people including his own children

Preliminary investigations indicate that the suspect had a history of mental illness

Viral video: Salman Khan fails to hide tears, gets emotional while posing beside Dharmendra's huge poster at Ikkis screening, fans react

Salman Khan was among the celebrities who attended the special screening of Dharmendra's last film, Ikkis. His reaction to the poster of Bollywoo

Australia Police say Bondi Beach mass shooting suspects 'acted alone'

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced a nationwide crackdown on gun ownership and hate speech in the wake of the attack, promi

Good News for Uttar Pradesh residents: NMRC to expand metro services from Botanical Garden to Noida Sector-142 by...

The project is estimated to cost approximately Rs 2254.35 crore and is expected to benefit around 1 to 1.25 lakh passengers daily. Read here to k

US President Donald Trump meets Benjamin Netanyahu in Florida, discusses Gaza Peace Plan second phase; Israel PM issues BIG statement, says, 'blessed to have..., free world...'

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday praised US President Donald Trump after their meeting in Florida, saying Israel has never had

India News Live Updates: IndiGo issues travel advisory for Delhi, Amritsar, Chandigarh, Jammu, Kolkata, Ranchi, Guwahati and Hindon Airports

From Dhurandhar to Chhaava, a look at major blockbusters that ruled box office

2025 IN REVIEW Indian cinema has once again proven its box-office might in 2025, delivering a string of massive blockbusters that continued the t

Stock Market Live Updates 30 Dec 2025: Stock to sell today: Angel One

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices LIVE: The stock of Angel One has been on a decline for more than a month now. While it found support at 2,450 and was

At UN, US Defends Israel's Recognition Of Somaliland

The United States defended Israel's right to recognize the breakaway territory of Somaliland at the United Nations on Monday, comparing it to the

Prabhas to lock horns with Sanjay Dutt in The Raja Saab trailer 2.0

The makers of Prabhas starrer The Raja Saab have released a second trailer of the movie on Monday, offering a stronger glimpse of the films story

Four Killed, 9 Hurt After BEST Bus Rams into Pedestrians in Mumbai's Bhandup

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced a financial assistance of Rs 5 lakh each to the families of those killed in the accident

Morning Brief Podcast: Adani's Airport Playbook

Morning Digest: Trump warns Hamas, Iran after Netanyahu talks; Fake demands under MGNREGA will not be entertained, says Centre; and more

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What is 'Taiwan independence' and is Taiwan already independent?

China conducted war games around Taiwan, warning against separatism and foreign interference. The drills highlight the ongoing dispute over Taiwa

Bangladesh envoy in Delhi reaches Dhaka on urgent call: Report

Bangladesh High Commissioner Reaz Hamidullah has returned to Dhaka. This follows an urgent summons from the foreign ministry. The move comes amid

India eye series whitewash, SL hunt for consolation win

Thiruvananthapuram, Dec 29: India will look to continue their aggressive intent and complete a 5-0 series whitewash against a vanquished Sri Lank

Humpy and Erigaisi settle for bronze at World Rapid Cships

Doha, Dec 29: Indian chess stalwart Koneru Humpy suffered a massive heartbreak in her bid for a third world rapid title, finishing with a bronze

Trump Warns Hamas, Iran After Netanyahu Talks

Trump also downplayed reports of tensions with Netanyahu over the second stage of the fragile Gaza ceasefire

2025 was one of three hottest years on record, scientists say

Washington, December 30, 2025 (AP) Climate change worsened by human behavior made 2025 one of the three hottest years on record, scientists said

IG Indoor Stadium to host BWF India Open

New Delhi, Dec 29: The BWF India Open Super 750 badminton tournament will be held at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium instead of the KD Jadhav In

Rs 450-crore ethanol plant to exit Rajasthan amid farmer stir

Kyrgios beats Sabalenka in latest Battle of the Sexes

Dubai, Dec 29: Nick Kyrgios won the latest version of the Battle of the Sexes in tennis, beating top-ranked womens player Aryna Sabalenka 6-3, 6-

Bangladesh Envoy To India Reaches Dhaka On Urgent Summons: report

Bangladesh High Commissioner to India Reaz Hamidullah reached Dhaka overnight following an urgent call from the foreign ministry amid strained bi

PCB to manage Multan Sultans in next edition of PSL

Lahore, Dec 29: Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Mohsin Naqvi has confirmed that the governing body will manage the Multan Sultans franchise in th

Trump gets another international award after Nobel snub, Netanyahu announces Israel Peace Prize for US prez after Florida talks

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced President Donald Trump will receive the Israel Prize for Peace. This marks the first time in

Social Security checklist 2026: Key things recipients must do before January 1 or risk delays

Social Security checklist 2026: Social Security beneficiaries will receive a 2.8% COLA increase in 2026. Review your earnings record to avoid ben

NCP factions join hands for Pune civic polls

Hamas Has Short Period Of Time To Disarm, Warns Trump

US President Donald Trump warned Monday that Hamas would have hell to pay if it does not disarm quickly as part of the Gaza deal, which he said I

Road ministry to do away with arbitration for disputes in NH sector which are for over Rs 10cr

Zelenskyy says Ukraine needs U.S. support and he does not trust Putin

I dont trust Putin and he doesnt want success for Ukraine, Mr. Zelenskyy said

Defence Ministry okays weapons purchase worth Rs 79,000 crore

India's defence ministry has approved acquisitions worth seventy-nine thousand crore rupees. The focus is on indigenous long-range weapons and co

More Olive Ridley carcasses seen at ECR

The Olive Ridley sea turtle is listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species

A twist in the tale: are scientists wrong about dark energy?

For proving that the expansion of the universe had indeed speeded up, three scientists were awarded the 2011 physics Nobel Prize. A new study fro

Northeast monsoon likely to end with slightly below normal rain in T.N. after six-year surplus trend

As the monsoons lull phase continues over the State, dry weather has prolonged over most parts

Two held for rape of woman with disability in Kelambakkam

Police sources said the girl, who has a 50% intellectual disability, resides with her family in a village near Chengalpet

No hearing for 1.3 lakh Bengal voters unmapped due to tech errors: EC

Social Security and medicare are changing in 2026 heres what retirees and savers need to know

Social Security COLA and New Medicare Costs 2026: Retirees and savers face major financial shifts in 2026. A 2.8% Social Security increase offers

Indias export to Australia recording healthy growth; trade pact completes 3 yrs

NEW DELHI, Dec 29: Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Monday that from January 1 next year, 100 per cent Australian product cate

Netanyahu Announces Israel Peace Prize For Trump After Florida Talks: Report

US President Donald Trump will be awarded Israel's highest civilian honour, the Israel Prize for Peace, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

Rupee closes at 89.98 against USD

Mumbai, Dec 29: The rupee depreciated eight paise to close at 89.98 against the US dollar on Monday, weighed down by foreign fund outflows and a

Video: US Says 2 Killed In Strike On Suspected Drug Vessel In Pacific

The US military said it killed two men in a strike on a boat suspected of carrying drugs in international waters in the eastern Pacific Ocean on

Banks post robust performance in FY25: RBI

Mumbai, Dec 29: Commercial banks maintained robust performance in 2024-25, with the gross non-performing assets (GNPA) ratio declining to a multi

The Burial of the Hurriyat

Harsha Kakar kakarharsha@gmail.com It took the Government over four decades but finally the APHC (All Party Hurriyat Conference) has been buried.

New Age Banking Paradigm shifts expected?

Prof K S Chandrasekar vc@clujammu.ac.in India is poised to be the third-largest economy soon. Bharat is aiming for a $5 trillion economy and expe

US Announces $8.6 Billion Boeing Contract For F-15 Jets For Israel

Boeing was given an $8.6 billion contract for the F-15 Israel Program, the Pentagon said on Monday, after US President Donald Trump met Israeli P

Engineering domains evolving rapidly, choose courses with relevance, speakers tell students at webinar

Students must think four years ahead when choosing courses, the experts said

4 Chennai teens detained for migrant labour attack