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Hong Kong holds 8th-term LegCo election

HONG KONG, Dec 7: Voting for the election of the eighth-term Legislative Council (LegCo) of Chinas Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR

9 dead, 7 injured after expressway collisions in Chinas Xinjiang

URUMQI, Dec 7: Nine people were killed and seven others injured in expressway collisions on Saturday night in northwest Chinas Xinjiang Uygur Aut

Bus crash kills 12, injures 23 in Algeria

ALGIERS, Dec 7: At least 12 people were killed, and 23 others injured Saturday when a passenger bus overturned in Algerias western Beni Abbes pro

Ceat looks to strengthen global play; focuses on developing tyres to suit different markets

NEW DELHI, Dec 7: Tyre maker Ceat is developing tyres for various global markets as it aims to expand its exports to regions like Europe and US w

FPIs withdraw Rs 11,820 cr in first week of Dec; outflow reaches Rs 1.55 lakh cr in 2025

NEW DELHI, Dec 7: Foreign investors have pulled out Rs 11,820 crore (USD 1.3 billion) from Indian equities in the first week of this month, prima

Nalco plans to start Pottangi bauxite mines by mid-2026

NEW DELHI, Dec 7: State-owned National Aluminium Company Ltd (Nalco) is aiming to start its Pottangi bauxite mines in Odisha by June next year as

Wakefit raises Rs 186 cr from Steadview Capital, WhiteOak, Capital 2B ahead of IPO

NEW DELHI, Dec 7: Home and furnishings company Wakefit Innovations Ltd has mobilised Rs 186 crore from three investors, Steadview Capital, WhiteO

We were going to speak on Christmas now Im left with regret: childhood friend grieves Hyderabad student who died in U.S. fire

Sahaja Reddy Udumala, a Masters student in New York, succumbed to severe burn injuries affecting nearly 90% of her body

Experience of Rohit, Kohli important in dressing room, but youngsters were also incredible: Gautam Gambhir

India's cricket team is finding a balance between new and old players. Coach Gautam Gambhir is happy with contributions from both groups. Virat K

'Our allies are capable nations, not children': Hegseth calls for US partners to 'step up, for real'

Russia says it downed 77 Ukrainian drones overnight

The war has increasingly featured long-range drone and missile strikes far from the front lines, as each side seeks to hit military, logistics an

PM Modi to initiate debate on Vande Mataram in Lok Sabha on December 8

The Government sought a debate on Vande Mataram, composed by Bankimchandra Chatterjee, after PM Modi accused Congress of removing key stanzas in

Australia: Indian Army's Col Prateek Roy receives Geddes Gavel Award

Col Prateek Roy of the Indian Army was awarded the Geddes Gavel Award on completion of the Defence Strategic and Studies Course at Australian Def

What happened to Big Show? Fans shocked as new video shows WWE legend struggling to walk with support of his bag

Wrestling icon Paul Wight, known as Big Show, has sparked fan concern after a video showed him using his bag for support while walking.

Sri Lanka issues landslip warnings as cyclone toll hits 618

The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) said monsoon storms were adding more rain and making hillsides unstable, including the central mountainous r

25 Killed in Goa Nightclub Blaze; PM, President Express Grief Over Mishap

Panaji, Dec 7: At least 25 persons were killed and six others injured in a massive fire that erupted after midnight on Sunday at a nightclub in N

Counteracting constipation: heres what you should and shouldnt do

Constipation is not a It is not a disease; it is but a symptom which is linked to lifestyle factors including like low fibre intake, dehydration,

Now, younger Canadians turn against immigration due to rising concern over housing affordability

CHANDIGARH: Blaming the housing affordability, now the younger people are turning against an increased intake of newcomers. In Canada, a public o

Thousands of devotees from across Bengal, other States arrive in Kolkata for mega Gita recital

'Panch Lakkho Konthe Gita Path' (Gita chanting by five lakh voices) is being projected as the largest collective recital of the Bhagavad Gita eve

Chennai, here we come a-carolling

Bigg Boss 19 Grand Finale live updates: Stage is SET, finalists Gaurav Khanna, Tanya Mittal, Farrhana Bhatt, Pranit More, Amaal Mallik meet evicted players, dance to...

The grand finale of Bigg Boss 19 will happen on Sunday evening, December 7, and we have the Top 5 finalists - Gaurav Khanna, Tanya Mittal, Farrha

Diljit Dosanjh gorges on this classic Punjabi delicacy as mercury drops across north India

Mumbai: Punjabi superstar Diljit Dosanjh, who recently lost out the International Emmy Award for Best Actor, is sharing details of his hearty mea

Varanasi police launch week-long drive to check Bangladeshi, Rohingya settlers

VARANASI: Varanasi Police have launched a week-long special verification drive to identify Bangladeshis, Rohingyas and other illegal immigrants l

India records highest ever non fossil capacity addition in current financial year

In a remarkable stride towards sustainability, India has unveiled a staggering 31.25 GW of non-fossil energy capacity this fiscal year, with sola

Act against paper leaks, illegal mining: Bihar Deputy CM Samrat Choudhary

Mr. Choudhary, who holds the Home portfolio, also directed officers to immediately seize and auction vehicles used in illegal mining

Protesters vow to keep Tezpur University shut until formal steps taken to remove V-C

Students, teachers, and staff at the Tezpur University have been protesting since mid-September against the Vice-Chancellor for alleged corruptio

Consumers seek innovative skincare solutions backed by science, say experts

NEW DELHI: India's rapidly growing skincare market, currently valued at an impressive $2.5 billion, is set to experience remarkable growth, with

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Revival of abandoned coal mines begins

India is launching an ambitious revival plan for 28 deserted coal mines, successfully reopening two of them already. Paired with the auction of 1

Ex-minister Harak Singh Rawat embroiled in controversy over alleged remarks against Sikh community

DEHRADUN: Former Uttarakhand Cabinet Minister and senior Congress leader, Harak Singh Rawat, found himself embroiled in controversy on Saturday a

Matchless contribution: Nitish Kumar enters World Book of Records - here is why

Bihar's Chief Minister, Nitish Kumar, has received a prestigious accolade from the World Book of Records, London, acknowledging his exemplary pol

Crime Branch Kashmir Files Chargesheet In Major Job Scam; Two Accused Booked For Fraud

Srinagar, Dec 7: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Crime Branch Kashmir has formally filed a chargesheet against two individuals accused of orc

Sidhu will return to active politics if Congress declares him CM face, says wife Navjot Kaur

CHANDIGARH: Navjot Singh Sidhu will return to active politics if the Congress declares him as the party's chief ministerial face in Punjab, his w

Bengal SIR: ECI stresses on minute progeny mapping

Kolkata: With the digitisation of enumeration forms in the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in West Bengal almost nearing conclusion, the

LG Sinha Extends Gratitude On Armed Forces Flag Day, Urges People To Donate Generously

Srinagar, Dec 7: On the occasion of Armed Forces Flag Day, Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha extended gratitude to the nations so

'She has to make up her mind': S Jaishankar on ousted ex Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina's India stay

How long can Sheikh Hasina stay in India? External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar on Saturday said that former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh

Goa nightclub fire: Magisterial probe ordered; owner, general manager to be arrested, says state CM

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Sunday ordered a magisterial inquiry into the nightclub fire in Arpora that killed 25 people shortly after mi

Kashmir Shivers as Mercury Dips Again; Pahalgam Coldest at -4.3C

Srinagar, Dec 7: The Kashmir Valley continued to face biting cold last night as temperatures stayed below freezing across most stations, with Pah

IndiGo Disruptions Persist At Srinagar Airport: 4 Flights Cancelled, 2 Delayed

Srinagar, Dec 7: Flight operations at Srinagar International Airport remained affected this morning as IndiGo Airlines continued to face operatio

Earthquake of magnitude 4.1 strikes Nepal

Nepal experienced a magnitude 4.1 earthquake on Sunday morning. This follows earlier seismic activity, including a magnitude 4.2 tremor on Novemb

Garena Free Fire redeem codes for 7 December 2025: Claim free diamonds, elite skins and more

Garena Free Fire players have a reason to be excited. Redeem codes for December 7, 2025, are now available. These codes allow gamers to unlock pr

Navjot Singh Sidhu will return to active politics if Congress declares him CM face: Navjot Kaur

Navjot Singh Sidhu's return to active politics hinges on the Congress party naming him their chief ministerial candidate for Punjab. His wife sta

NCERT makes major changes in history textbook, class 7 students to study SIX pages on...

The old NCERT class 7 history textbook had a paragraph on Mahmud of Ghazni.

Mcap of five of top-10 most-valued firms surges Rs 72,285 cr; TCS, Infosys biggest winners

The combined market valuation of five of the top-10 most valued firms surged by Rs 72,284.74 crore last week, with Tata Consultancy Services (TCS

Katy Perry goes Instagram official about relationship with Justin Trudeau

Los Angeles: Singer-songwriter Katy Perry is in love, and she is not shying away from showing it. On Saturday, the singer-songwriter took to her

News in Frames | An island ravaged by a cyclone

With 22 of its 25 districts devastated and 611 lives lost, torrential rain from Cyclone Ditwah has left Sri Lanka reeling; the UN has flagged a h

Biden's shocking Amerigotit blunder: Ex-president butchers America in LGBTQ speech, igniting viral firestorm

Former President Joe Biden's speech at the International LGBTQ+ Leaders Conference was overshadowed by a verbal slip, where he famously mispronou

J-K CM, LG at logger heads over age relaxation file of job aspirants, exams on schedule despite protests

The Lieutenant Governor and Chief Minister's offices in Jammu and Kashmir are in a dispute over a delayed age relaxation file for government job

Kremlin welcomes end to direct threat label in US strategy: Report

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov describes the U.S. shift away from labeling Russia as a direct threat as a positive step, highlighting potenti

'The Boys' final season: Premiere date, episodes, cast, plot and everything you need to know

The fifth and final season of Amazon Prime Video's satirical superhero series, 'The Boys', will premiere with its first two episodes on April 8.

'Rahul Gandhi does not respect constitutional institutions': Union Minister Meghwal on LS LoP's 'not allowed to meet visiting dignitaries' claim

Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal stated Rahul Gandhi disrespects constitutional institutions. He cited Gandhi's absence from key events, includin

Gambhir says batting order overrated in white-ball cricket after ODI series win

Visakhapatnam: Gautam Gambhirs penchant for shuffling cricketers has often come under sharp scrutiny, but the head coach insisted that batting or

Empowerment, AI, pharma: test your business creativity with Edition 216 of our weekly quiz!

This insightful feature from YourStory tests and strengthens your business acumen! Here are 5 questions to kick off this 216th quiz. Ready?

Goa nightclub fire: Four tourists among 25 killed; were trapped along with staff in kitchen

A devastating fire at a North Goa nightclub has claimed 25 lives, including four tourists and 14 staff members. Six others were injured and are r

IndiGo fiasco: DGCA issues show-cause notice to Airline CEO over recent disruptions of flights

Ex-CJI Gavai Says He Faced Criticism for Backing Creamy Layer for SC Quota

Gavai, who retired as CJI recently, was delivering a lecture on Role of Affirmative Action in Promoting Equal Opportunity at Mumbai University

Rohit Sharma turns down cake after India's win against South Africa, his response leaves everyone in split. Watch video

Rohit Sharma skipped the celebratory cake after India's nine-wicket win in Vizag, a video shows. Yashasvi Jaiswal, fresh off his maiden ODI hundr

China and Russia hold third joint anti-missile drills on Russian territory

China and Russia conducted their third joint anti-missile drills in early December on Russian territory, as part of their regular military exerci

Young employees beware: Neurologist warns of invisible deficiency fuelling nerve damage & depression

Vitamin B12 deficiency: Thousands of young professionals are experiencing unexplained fatigue, focus issues, and numbness due to Vitamin B12 defi

Mapping the mind

Dr. Rimjhim Agrawal, Co-founder and CTO, BrainsightAI, on her domain

What the resurgence of Mechanical Engineering means for students and HEIs

Apart from technical proficiency, Mechanical Engineering students must also develop emerging skills aligned with digitisation and sustainability

Messi Bests Mller, Leads Inter Miami to First MLS Cup Title

The German star has come out on top in seven of 10 head-to-head matchups between the two, and his teams have twice eliminated Messi and Argentina

Top 10 countries with the highest crime rates in 2025, safety concerns surge amid US plans to expand travel ban to over 30 nations

Travel safety is a growing concern as global crime rates rise. The United States is considering expanding its travel ban to over 30 nations. This

Aryan Khan Rides High as The Bads of Bollywood Becomes One of 2025's Biggest Streaming Hits

For Aryan, this is not only professional success but also personal validation. Talking to GQ, he was grateful yet levelheaded.

Ajay Devgn To Begin Filming Drishyam 3 Soon? Actor Wraps Up Ranger Mumbai Shoot

While excitement builds, audiences are still awaiting the official announcement for Drishyam 3, hoping Ajay Devgn returns with yet another mind-b

Inside Sai Pallavi's Glass-Facade Mansion with Nature-Centric, Minimalist Interiors

Situated away from the usual hubs of celebrities, the home is crafted to create a serene, unpretentious living space, prioritizing comfort and ca

Kerala: Massive fire destroys over 10 fishing boats in Kollam; no casualties reported

A fire broke out before dawn on Sunday at a boat-anchoring point on Ashtamudi Lake in Kollam, destroying more than ten fishing boats. The blaze s

Indian Student, 24, Dies In House Fire In New York

A 24-year-old woman from Telangana's Jangaon district died in a major fire accident at her house in the United States on Thursday. The victim, Sa

War-Torn Chernobyl Nuclear Plant's Protective Shield Damaged: UN Agency

A protective shield at the Chornobyl nuclear plant in war-torn Ukraine, built to contain radioactive material from the 1986 disaster, can no long

Lokesh Nara Thanks Telugu Diaspora for Grand Welcome in Dallas

TDLP leader praises communitys warmth and support, says Dallas feels like Amaravatis new suburb.

Explained: The Complete Gautam Gambhir vs Parth Jindal Controversy

Gautam Gambhir didn't hold back in the press conference after questions over his future in the Test format were raised again.

Goa nightclub blaze: Death toll rises to 25, including 4 tourists and 14 staff members

PM Modi announces 2 lakh ex-gratia for the next of kin of each deceased.

Goa Arpora Nightclub Fire: Horrific video emerges showing cylinder blast causing massive fire; death toll rises to 25

A horrifying video of a massive fire that boke out out at Birch by Romeo Lane in Arpora, North Goa has emerged online. The death toll has risen t

Russian President Putin's Rashtrapati Bhavan feast has THIS luxurious food item priced at Rs 40,000 per kg, it is...

A luxurious food item was included in the vegetarian menu at Rashtrapati Bhavan's state banquet hosted by President Murmu for Vladimir Putin. Rea

CBSE Exams 2026: Class 12 Physics Competency-Focused Questions Students Must Try

CBSE Board Exams 2026: Here are a few competency-focused practice questions students should go through, as they provide a sense of the types and

Unhealthy air grips Hyderabad amid winter chill

Hyderabad: The winter chill has turned the air quality in Hyderabad unhealthy. It has deteriorated in all localities of the city. With night temp

Video: Delhi Woman Living In Bengaluru Explains Why Learning Kannada Is Important, Internet Reacts

While sharing the video, the woman in the caption wrote that she wants to settle the video.

Try mediation, says SC in sexual abuse case involving Litmus 7 Systems CEO

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Friday urged parties involved in a sexual harassment case against Venu Gopalakrishnan, CEO of Kochis Litmus 7 Sys

Goa nightclub blaze: Fire erupted on dance floor, says eyewitness

Most of the dead were the club's kitchen workers, and included three women, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said

Family Unable to Afford Funeral Keeps Body at Home for Three Days in Jeedimetla

Police reached the spot and shifted the body to Gandhi Hospital. On Friday, the Sathy Harishchandra Foundation conducted the final rites.

Export Promotion Mission sets unified path to strengthen India's export competitiveness

India took a major step to strengthen its export ecosystem with the launch of the Export Promotion Mission (EPM), a unified framework approved in

Air India Rolls Out Proactive Measures for Passengers Amid Indigo Crisis

To provide greater flexibility, they have introduced a special waiver of change or cancellation fees on eligible domestic bookings

Birch by Romeo Lane Goa tragedy: Goa nightclub didn't follow safety norms; firefighters were left stranded

Fire at Birch by Romeo Lane Goa: The nightclub in North Goa where a devastating fire broke out late at Sunday night did not follow the safety nor

Over 32K living co-infected with HIV and TB in 2024, admits Centre

NEW DELHI: Over 32,000 people living with HIV (PLHIV) were co-infected with tuberculosis (TB) in 2024. This dual burden continues to be a signifi

Goa Arpora Nightclub Fire: 23 dead after massive cylinder blast, know what led to tragedy

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant also expressed deep grief over the Arpora fire that killed 23 people, describing it as a very painful day for th

Lionel Messi's double assist inspires Inter Miami to maiden MLS Cup title

David Beckham, the club's co-owner and longtime architect of Miami's project, joined the on-field celebrations after the final whistle

Goa nightclub fire kills 23; PM Modi speaks to Goa CM

Most of the dead were the club's kitchen workers, and included three women.

Goa Night Club Fire News Live Updates: PM Modi Calls Arpora Incident Deeply Saddening

The fire broke out at a famous nightclub, the Birch by Romeo Lane, in Arpora.

Goa Night Club Fire Updates: PM Modi Calls Arpora Incident Deeply Saddening

The fire broke out at a famous nightclub, the Birch by Romeo Lane, in Arpora.

India positioned to benefit from rising demand for sustainable rubber, says AIRIA chief

The rubber industry is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by a focus on sustainability, eco-friendliness and compliance, says Anay G