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U.S. gaming platform Roblox pledges changes to get Russian ban lifted

Roblox is willing to make changes to some of its features in Russia, it said on Wednesday, as it seeks to overturn a ban

Maoist movement in A.P. hits its lowest point in four decades

More than 320 cadres have been killed in the last 11 months, including about eight Central Committee members, senior leaders and military command

VSP has achieved highest single-day hot metal production, says Palla

Calling backdoor privatisation allegations baseless, the TDP leader says the feat is evidence of operational stability and sustained momentum at

Major IT investments will give real estate sector in Vizag region a boost, says CREDAI Chairman

11th edition of CREDAI Property Expo is scheduled to be organised in Vizag from December 19 to 21

Delhi: Entry ban on non-city private vehicles below BS-VI comes into force

According to officials, 580 police personnel have been deployed at 126 checkpoints, including borders

Rhino dehorning brings poaching in African reserves crashing down

Unfortunately for these creatures, some people perceive rhino horns as status symbols with which to display wealth and success; the result is a m

Delhi-NCR anti-pollution measures start today: Ban on Non-BS-VI vehicles, work-from-home policy and more; Here's what's allowed and what's not amid 'very poor' AQI

Delhi introduces stricter anti-pollution measures as the AQI hits the 'severe' category. The new curbs include a hybrid work model for offices, a

Delhi: With effect from 12 am, vehicles without pollution certificate will not receive fuel at petrol pumps

This initiative is part of Delhi's broader efforts to combat pollution, including restrictions on non-BS-VI vehicles and the promotion of electri

Crypto investors show caution, shift to new strategies after crash

Mining companies like IREN, CleanSpark, Riot, and MARA Holdings, which have been investor favourites, have also faced setbacks

Sculptor Ram Sutar, designer of Statue of Unity, passes away

The iconic statues of Mahatma Gandhi seated in a meditating pose and of Chhatrapati Shivaji riding a horse on the Parliament premises rank among

High-fat cheese and cream may lower dementia risk, finds Swedish study

A Swedish study of nearly 28,000 adults suggests eating high-fat cheeses like cheddar and gouda may lower dementia risk. Researchers followed par

Tesla faces sales ban in California over self-driving claims

San Francisco: California regulators are threatening to suspend Teslas license to sell its electric cars in the state early next year unless the

Dense fog envelops Delhi-NCR

General visibility is expected to gradually improve during the day

Google works to erode Nvidia's software advantage with Meta's help

Alphabets Google is working on a new initiative to make its artificial intelligence chips better at running PyTorch, the worlds most widely used

Some sanctioned oil vessels divert from Venezuela as Trump threatens blockade

Additionally, hundreds of ships themselves have been sanctioned part of a massive shadow fleet of often aging vessels that has proliferated in r

Trump announces $1,776 warrior dividend checks before Christmas: Who qualifies for Trumps $1,776 military checks?

Trump announces $1,776 warrior dividend checks for U.S. service members before Christmas. About 1.45 million active-duty troops are expected to r

US announces massive package of arms sales to Taiwan valued at more than $10 billion

The Trump administration announced $10 billion in arms sales to Taiwan, including missiles, howitzers, drones, and military software, aiming to m

Despite tariffs, China consumer giants push into the US as domestic market stalls

Chinese consumer brands are expanding into the U.S. market, seeking higher profit margins to offset slowing domestic spending. Companies like Urb

'Do you know how many times you killed Gandhi?' BJP MP Nishikant Dubey bashes the opposition in Lok Sabha

Delhi-NCR wakes up to thick smog as AQI slips back into severe zone

New Delhi: Thick smog continued to blanket Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) on Thursday morning, with the capital witnessing a fresh d

BRICS shifts gears as Brazil passes the gavel to India amid global tensions and ambitious goals

Brazils presidency of BRICS was punctuated by the aftereffects of multiple wars and Trumps slew of tariffs, among other challenges; yet, it worke

Chinese GPS tracker found on seagull near Karwar Coast in Karnataka, officials initiate inquiry

A Chinese-made GPS tracker was found on a seagull near Karwar's sensitive naval zone. Security and forest officials are investigating. Preliminar

UK looks to restart cooperation after U.S. suspends tech deal

The deal was signed during U.S. President Donald Trump's pomp-filled state visit to the UK in September

'How did Beijing tackle air pollution?': China offers lessons to India as Delhi chokes, offers AQI guide to improve air quality

As Delhi's air remains hazardous, Chinese Embassy has offered a tutorial to India on how to tackle air pollution. Beijing, once famous for being

Delhis entry ban on non-city private vehicles below BS-VI comes into force

Fuel pumps are not dispensing fuel to vehicles without valid PUC certificates, and this is being enforced with the help of automatic number plate

Boeing, union pause contract talks for former Spirit AeroSystems engineers

Contract talks for white-collar union members at Spirit AeroSystems have been paused. Boeing acquired Spirit AeroSystems recently. The Society of

EC to start issuing SIR hearing notices in West Bengal on Thursday

West Bengals Electoral Registration Officers (EROs) will begin issuing hearing notices from December 18 as part of the Special Intensive Revision

Lamborghini zips at 252 kmph on Bandra-Worli Sea Link; car seized, FIR filed

MUMBAI: The Mumbai police have seized a Lamborghini car after its driver was found running it at a breakneck speed of 252 kilometres per hour on

Paradise, Adolescence: 10 TV Shows From 2025 to Catch Up On Before Its 2026

Its a great time to catch up on the years standout television shows. A number of titles got people watching and also talking.

Andhra Pradesh Moves to Introduce Ultra-Luxury Cruise Boats to Boost Tourism

State Tourism Development Corporation clears private operators to run five premium boats in Vijayawada and Suryalanka backwaters; services likely

Hyderabad woman wins Rs 5 L compensation over surgery negligence

Hyderabad: The Hyderabad District Consumer Disputes Redressal CommissionII has slammed a Chennai-based hospital and its doctors for gross medical

Belgian top court clears extradition of Mehul Choksi, rejects all objections

The Belgian Supreme Court has dismissed Mehul Choksis appeal against extradition to India, calling his objections without substance. The court up

Trump says next Fed chair will believe in lower interest rates 'by a lot'

President Donald Trump is set to name a new Federal Reserve chairman. He wants a leader who strongly supports lower interest rates. Trump also be

Fog conditions may impact flight operations in northern and eastern India

NEW DELHI : Dense fog conditions that could cause poor visibility may impact flight operations at Delhi and some airports in Northern and Eastern

Trump's Christmas gift to US soldiers: President announces $1,776 'warrior dividend' for military

Trump in White House speech announces $1,776 bonus for U.S. troops, as he says economy is strong

Yet his bonus payments for the troops come as millions of Americans are fretting about the costs of groceries, housing, utilities and their holid

High compensation costs kept IndiGos international flights flying amid domestic chaos

NEW DELHI: Indias largest domestic airline chose profitability over the suffering of lakhs of its domestic passengers during its recent operation

Srinagar Diary | Asias longest ski drag lift in Gulmarg

Asias longest ski drag lift and revolving restaurant at an altitude of 4,390 metres have been thrown open for visitors in the world famous ski re

Why have Thailand-Cambodia border clashes flared up again? | Explained

Why is the border between the two countries contested? How did the U.S. broker a ceasefire?

Forgotten footprints: the story of Sikhs uprooted from Kashmir post Partition

In 1947, as India and Pakistan were torn apart by Partition, a little-known invasion unfolded in Jammu and Kashmir.A new documentation for the 19

US approves $11.1 billion arms package for Taiwan, largest ever

America has approved a record $11.1 billion arms package for Taiwan. This includes HIMARS, howitzers, and drones. Taiwan aims for asymmetric warf

Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter Peter Arnett, who reported on Vietnam, Gulf wars, dies at 91

While almost all Western reporters had fled Baghdad in the days before the U.S.-led attack, Arnett stayed; as missiles began raining on the city,

Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter Peter Arnett, who reported on Vietnam, Gulf wars, dieds at 91

While almost all Western reporters had fled Baghdad in the days before the U.S.-led attack, Arnett stayed; as missiles began raining on the city,

The Best Movies of 2025, Ranked by, One Battle After Another, Marty Supreme

Filmmakers working in and out of the studio system managed to make bold, personal, wildly imaginative and singular works.

Who is Sergey Brin? Man who overtakes Amazon's Jeff Bezos to become world's fourth-richest, his net worth is Rs...

Google co-founder Sergey Brin has overtaken Amazon founder Jeff Bezos on the global billionaire list after Alphabet shares surged. Brin's net wor

Belgium Court Rejects Mehul Choksi's Appeal Against Extradition

The highest court of Belgium has rejected the appeal of fugitive diamantaire Mehul Choksi against India's extradition request, while endorsing a

Academy Awards to move from ABC to YouTube starting 2029

YouTube will hold rights through 2033, covering the main event, red-carpet coverage, the Governors Awards, and nominations announcements

No truck with Ajits NCP in BMC polls over Malik: BJP

MUMBAI: The BJP said on Wednesday that it will not have a tie-up with its MahaYuti ally NCP for the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elec

PNB scam: Belgium top court endorses lower court view; no risk of denial of justice to Choksi in India

India has given a number of assurances to Belgium regarding Choksi's safety, the charges that he would face during trial in India, prison arrange

2,081 govt schools in Telangana have no students, highest in country: Centre

Hyderabad: The Union Education Ministry has revealed that 5,149 government schools across India had zero students enrolled during the 202425 acad

Safonov Hero As PSG Beat Flamengo To Win 2025 FIFA Intercontinental Cup

PSG led through Khvicha Kvaratskhelia before Jorginho's spot-kick levelled for Flamengo as the game finished 1-1 after extra time

How can you track and watch Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS live as it makes it closest approach to Earth tomorrow? Check details

On December 19, the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS will make its closest approach to Earth with NASA saying it poses no danger to our planet. Skygaz

US Govt Admits Negligence in Helicopter-Plane Collision That Killed 67 in Washington

The official response to the first lawsuit filed by one of the victims families said that the government is liable in the crash partly because th

How solving India's winter air pollution will also help solve the global climate crisis

For India, investing in reducing black carbon can benefit both the climate and health, making it an effective tool to tackle the global climate c

Vice President CP Radhakrishnan to visit Hyderabad on Dec 2021

Hyderabad: Vice President of India CP Radhakrishnan will be visiting Hyderabad on December 20 and 21. According to the official schedule, he will

Why BCCI Is To Be Blamed As Excessive Fog Ruins India-SA T20I - Explained

Indian cricket witnessed a rare and bizarre event on Wednesday. An international match - the India vs South Africa 4th T20I in Lucknow - was aban

Have Some Shame: BCCI Blasted After T20I Called Off Due To 'Excessive Fog'

The fourth T20I between India and South Africa was called off on Wednesday owing to poor visibility after a dense layer of smog engulfed the Ekan

How China Built its Manhattan Project To Rival West in AI Chips

China's machine is operational and successfully generating extreme ultraviolet light, but has not yet produced working chips, the people said

Delhi-NCR Air Pollution: Air quality crosses 370-mark, thick smog blankets national capital as air quality remains in 'very poor' zone, check area-wise pollution levels

Dense toxic smog covered large parts of Delhi, pushing AQI levels into the 'very poor' category in areas like RK Puram and Jawaharlal Nehru Stadi

India has leverage to tell Russia it is on wrong path: Estonian FM

Estonia's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Margus Tsahkna, has said that India can play a meaningful role in influencing Russia over its war against

US government admits role in causing helicopter-plane collision that killed 67 in Washington

The US government has admitted fault in a deadly crash near Washington DC. An air traffic controller and an Army helicopter pilot's actions contr

IND vs SA T20 match in Lucknow cancelled due to Delhi smog: Akhilesh Yadav

Lucknow: Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday raised concerns over air pollution in Lucknow after a cricket match between South

Breaking News Live Updates: Delhi deploys teams at borders and petrol pumps as ban on entry of non-BS VI vehicles kicks in

Opposition mounts attack on govt over G-Ram-G bill, says rights will be diluted

NEW DELHI: Mounting a sharp attack on the proposed legislation to replace MGNREGA, the Opposition parties on Wednesday accused the government of

This Is Deeply Disturbing...: Sreeleela Speaks Out Against Deepfake Content, Misuse of AI

On Instagram, the actress shared a strong message raising awareness, I put my hands together and request every social media user not to support A

Australia to introduce laws to crack down on hate speech after Bondi shooting

Mr. Albanese said the government will seek to introduce legislation that makes it easier to charge people promoting hate speech and violence, as

Mumbai agencies must stop passing the buck on issues

This is not referencing this particular case. A similar pattern is seen across when people ask questions about public infra work

Leo made it memorable

Many aspects of the Lionel Messi visit have been well publicised but, as with all greats, the Argentine football legends impact in India will unf

Deepinder Goyal tops entrepreneurial powerlist; Data-driven approach to investing

Eternal's Deepinder Goyal tops India's Top 200 self-made entrepreneurs of the millennia 2025 list. Neev Finance manages investments professionall

National Herald case: BJP & Congress spar over court order

NEW DELHI: The Congress and the BJP traded sharp blows on Wednesday after a Delhi trial court declined to take cognisance of the Enforcement Dire

Delhis winter pollution woes deepen, air quality could slip 'severely' by year-end

Dense fog continues to shroud the national capital, keeping air pollution in the very poor category for the third consecutive day and disrupting

Delhis winter haze lingers, pollution could intensify severely by year-end

Dense fog continues to shroud the national capital, keeping air pollution in the very poor category for the third consecutive day and disrupting

Warner Bros Recommends Investors Reject Paramount's Offer in Favor of Netflix's

The Warner board said that Paramounts inferior offer carried significant risks and costs, in large part because it relies heavily on borrowed mon

BIG trouble for TMC! MLA Kirti Azad caught 'vaping' in Lok Sabha, BJP releases video, says, 'Imagine audacity...', WATCH

Bharatiya Janata Party has finally broken the 'suspense' over a Trinamool Congress' MLA 'vaping' in the parliament. The party has released a vide

No Pollution Certificate, No Fuel, No Entry For Old Cars In Delhi From Today

Vehicles that do not have BS-VI engines will not be allowed to enter the national capital from today as part of rigorous anti-pollution measures

Trump says will not let anyone go through Venezuela blockade who shouldn't go through

CSIR UGC NET 2025 Exam Today, Key Guidelines & Must Carry Admit Card Details

Candidates must bring their admit card, photo, and valid ID to the exam center and check all details carefully for discrepancies.

Third Ashes Test: Australia all out for 371 in 3rd Ashes Test

Australia resumed on 326-8 with Mitchell Starc not out 33 and Nathan Lyon yet to score with temperatures soaring towards a forecast 39 Celsius at

Morning Digest: Muslim-dominated segments mapped better in Bengal SIR; Pilot bodies complain to House panel on corruption in DGCA, MoCA, and more

Here is a select list of stories to start the day.

Bank Holiday on December 18: Are banks open or closed in your state? Check state-wise list here

December 2025 brings multiple bank holidays across India, especially in Meghalaya, Goa, Sikkim, Nagaland, Mizoram, and Manipur. Key closures incl

Luis Surez To Play Another Season With Inter Miami Alongside Lionel Messi

Surez will join back-to-back MLS MVP Messi for the opening of the teams new stadium located near Miami International Airport

U.S. government admits negligence in helicopter-plane collision that killed 67 in Washington

The official response to the first lawsuit filed by one of the victims' families said that the government is liable in the crash partly because t

Quote of the day by Mark Carney: We all have a role in this adjustment. One of the most basic roles is

Mark Carney, a distinguished economist and politician, has been serving as Canada's 24th Prime Minister since 2025. His career includes leading t

Trump Demands Venezuela Pay For Seized US Oil Assets After Calling For 'Blockade'

U.S. oil companies dominated Venezuela's petroleum industry until the country's leaders moved to nationalize the sector, first in the 1970s and a

Quote of the day by Howard Florey: Great ideas often come from unexpected places; never underestimate

Howard Florey, alongside his Oxford team, transformed Alexander Fleming's 1928 discovery into a life-saving drug. Their crucial work in isolating

Good news for Delhi-NCR residents: Namo Bharat Train to connect THESE two major cities through IFFCO Chowk; Check details here

The Namo Bharat Train project is progressing, with work underway for the IFFCO Chowk interchange station connecting Gurugram, Faridabad and Great

New bio-plastic decomposes rapidly in seawater, study finds

When mixed the negatively charged cellulose and positively charged ions attract each other, giving the plastic its strength. In salt water, those

New microscope makes invisible 2D material visible to the naked eye

The team used nonlinear microscopy with infrared light so that monolayers of hexagonal boron nitride (hBN) light up brightly.Their approach reson

'He did a great job': Trump says FBI's Dan Bongino wants to 'go back to his show'

Ancient bees found perfect home in owl prey bones, study finds

The cave floor was covered in layers of fossils including sloths, birds, and reptiles mostly derived from owl pellets. Ancient bees used the em