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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

Air India faces backlash after Anoushka Shankar says her sitar was broken in transit; Shares video of 'unthinkable' damage

Internationally renowned sitarist Anoushka Shankar expressed deep disappointment with Air India. Her sitar sustained significant damage following

Global studies warn that TikTok and Instagram reels and shorts may seriously affect your brain and mental health, its consequences will leave you stunned

Short-form videos are reshaping brains. Early research links heavy use to weaker attention, impulse control, and mental health concerns. Scientis

Powerball winning results for Wednesday night revealed: Did anyone win the $775 million jackpot on December 3?

The Powerball jackpot has soared to an estimated $775 million, igniting nationwide excitement for the December 3 drawing. While secondary prizes

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

IndiGo's Mess Continues, More Flights Cancelled Amid Crew Shortage: 10 Points

IndiGo cancelled more flights at various airports across the country as it continued to battle operational disruptions, mainly due to crew shorta

Monkey games

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

Putin's 2-Day India Visit Begins Today, Defence, Trade On Agenda: 10 Points

Russian President Vladimir Putin begins a two-day visit to India today, which includes a private dinner hosted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi an

Karnataka HC rejects Prajwal Revanna's plea to suspend life sentence in rape case

The case in which Revanna has been sentenced pertains to the one involving a 48-year-old woman who was working as a help at the family's Gannikad

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

Vaishnaw bats for strict laws on fake news

NEW DELHI: Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting and IT, Ashwini Vaishnaw, informed the Lok Sabha on Wednesday that the government is a

Surat Vlogger Killed in High-Speed Crash

CCTV footage shows teen was speeding and riding without a helmet, say police

Nations blocking talent will be net losers, says EAM

NEW DELHI: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Wednesday warned that countries erecting barriers to the movement of skilled professionals

Modi meets BJP MPs to firm up Bengal strategy

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday asked BJP MPs from West Bengal to counter the TMC government and work towards winning the as

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

Gen Z hooked on to junk food, use apps to order processed items, says study

NEW DELHI: Gen Z is hooked on junk food and regularly order from popular online app to purchase ultra-processed foods (UPFs) like soft drinks, ju

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

Navneet Sehgal resigns as Prasar Bharati head

NEW DELHI: Public broadcaster Prasar Bharati Chairman Navneet Kumar Sehgal has resigned. His resignation has been accepted by the I&B ministry an

Video: US Air Force F-16 Jet Bursts Into Flames During Training In California

A US Air Force Thunderbird F-16C Fighting Falcon has crashed during a training mission in the Southern California desert.

'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

SC raps Maharashtra prison dept for shocking lapses

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Wednesday hauled up the Maharashtra Prison officials for repeatedly failing to produce an undertrial accused befo

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,

Dear X Finale Episodes 11 and 12 release date, time, how to watch: Global release timings, streaming platforms for all regions, what to expect, schedule, Episodes 1 to 10 recap

Dear X Finale Episodes 11 and 12 release date, time, how to watch details confirm the final chapters will stream on December 4, 2025. Fans can ch

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.

Andhra Pradesh TET 2025 Exam: Admit Card Out, Download Directly Here

APTET 2025 Hall Ticket Download: The Andhra Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test (APTET) 2025 hall tickets have been released, candidates can downloa

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

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

Trump administration orders enhanced vetting for applicants of H-1B visa

US consular officers told to review resumes or LinkedIn profiles of H-1B applicants to see if they have engaged in misinformation, disinformation

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

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

Trump's name added to US Institute of Peace ahead of peace deal signing

President Donald Trump's name now adorns the United States Institute of Peace building. This comes as he hosts leaders from Rwanda and the Democr

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

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

Capital green breached on Africa Avenue without approval, NDMC to begin probe

NEW DELHI: A private firm reportedly uprooted a green belt stretch and damaged an adjacent footpath on Africa Avenue in Sarojini Nagar on Wednesd

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

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

Trump Pardons Texas Democratic Lawmaker In Bribery And Conspiracy Case

President Donald Trump pardoned Texas Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar and his wife in a federal bribery and conspiracy case on Wednesday, citing wh

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

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

Cyclone Ditwah Update: Schools to remain closed in Chennai today due to cyclone impact; Check IMD weather update here

Cyclone Ditwah has brought heavy, persistent rain to Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, prompting school closures in Chennai and Tiruvallur. IMD predicts

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.

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

Putin wants to end the war: Trump says US-Russia meeting in Moscow was 'reasonably good'

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

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

Pete Hegseth's use of Signal posed risk to US personnel, Pentagon watchdog finds

A Pentagon watchdog report found Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth risked U.S. personnel and missions by using the Signal app for sensitive military

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