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Engineers, Postgraduates Join Odisha Home Guard Amid Job Crunch

A total of 118 candidates participated in the districts first-ever Home Guard passing-out parade after completing 82 days of intensive training

Govt to run pilot project to link fertiliser demand to farmland size: Nadda

The government is launching a pilot project to link subsidized fertilizer allocation to farmers' land size, aiming to curb diversion and pilferag

Over 1 billion women faced childhood sexual violence in 2023: Lancet

New Delhi: Over a billion women worldwide aged 15 and above had experienced sexual violence during childhood, while around 608 million were expos

Chennai weather today: Chennai to receive rainfall on December 10? Here's what IMD's weekly forecast says

Chennai weather update: After receiving heavy rainfall for the past few days, Chennai is likely to receive light to moderate rainfall today, the

Erika Kirk speaks to Charlie every day but have tears turn into smiles? Support and criticism emerge. Here's all about Charlie Kirks final book promotion tour

Erika Kirk speaks to Charlie every day but have tears turn into smiles? The widow of Charlie Kirk said she still talks to him daily. She promoted

Uncertainty Surrounds Machados Attendance at Nobel Ceremony

No one seemed to know her whereabouts or whether she had managed to leave Venezuela

Free Fire MAX redeem codes today December 10: Check the active codes and free items

Garena Free Fire MAX offers players free in-game items through redeem codes. These codes provide exclusive rewards like skins and vouchers. Playe

Lawyers Request Hospital Transfer For Jair Bolsonaro For Surgical Procedures

Defence lawyers for Brazilian former President Jair Bolsonaro requested on Tuesday his removal from jail to a hospital for surgical procedures, a

Citys transport arms should complement each other

There were help desks at both airports to guide and assist passengers with information on additional trains to help with ticket bookings, our rep

Yogi Adityanath to BJP workers: Drop everything and focus on SIR

Gorakhpur: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday issued a stern directive to BJP MLAs and party office-bearers: treat the Speci

Breaking News Live Updates: Delhis air stays stuck in poor zone, with AQI at 269 parts of city in red

Ashwini Vaishnaw Discusses AI, Tech Collaboration With Satya Nadella

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Tuesday met with Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella to discuss the role of artificial intelligence in public welfare,

SIR: Voters furnishing forged documents to face strong legal action, says ECI

Kolkata: Voters furnishing forged identity or other related documents to have their names retained in the voter list during the ongoing Special I

Florida Executes Man Convicted Of 1989 Murder, Marks 18th Death In 2025

A man convicted of fatally stabbing a woman during a home invasion decades ago was executed Tuesday evening in Florida. Mark Allen Geralds, 58, w

Everyone should register themselves as Hindus in upcoming census, asks VHP president

The VHPs request came in response to demands from various sections of society, like Adivasis, to include a separate religion code for them

Patna Diary | No delay, Nishant should join politics

There has been a buzz around Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumars son, Nishant Kumar, entering politics for a long time. While Nitish has not spoke

5% DA hike for over 10L Bihar govt employees

PATNA: The Bihar cabinet on Tuesday approved a 5% hike in the dearness allowance (DA) for over 10 lakh government employees and pensioners and cr

Appearance by Venezuelan Nobel Peace laureate Maria Corina Machado canceled on eve of prize ceremony

Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado's news conference in Oslo was canceled. This happened a day before her Nobel Peace Prize award

US immigration update: Trump administration revoked 85,000 US visas since January due to...

The announcement was accompanied by an image of President Donald Trump with the words Make America Safe Again, reinforcing the administration's a

Khajuraho cabinet meet for Bundelkhand revamp

BHOPAL: A special meeting of the Madhya Pradesh cabinet on Tuesday approved series of proposals focussed on the development of states Bundelkhand

Canadas US ambassador Kirsten Hillman to step down after Trump halts trade talks; ex-BlackRock chairman Mark Wiseman seen as successor

Canada's top diplomat in Washington, Kirsten Hillman, is leaving her post. She announced her departure for the new year. Hillman served for eight

Shooting at Kentucky State University kills one, suspect in custody

A heartbreaking event unfolded at Kentucky State University on Tuesday, as a shooting left one student dead and another fighting for their life.

Quote of the day by Mahatma Gandhi: 'The future depends on what...'

Mahatma Gandhis enduring words highlight the significant influence that present actions have on future outcomes. His quote, The future depends on

Delhi Pushes For Faster, Transparent Fire NOCs After Goa Nightclub Fire

Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday ordered a revamp of Delhi's fire safety NOC process, aiming to make it simpler and faster for businesses. T

Coldplay, U2 and Ed Sheeran Top Pollstars Most Popular Touring Artists of the New Millennium

Swift is the only woman featured in the top 10. Shes followed by Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, Kenny Chesney, Metallica, Bon Jovi and

Mexico Pledges Water for US, Delays Release

Sheinbaum said Mexico is proposing a water delivery this month and another one in the coming years

Vote theft anti-national act, says Rahul

NEW DELHI: Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday launched a sharp attack against the ruling party accusing it of committi

Why Ibrahima Konats goal was disallowed after lengthy VAR review; Liverpool edge Inter 1-0 with late penalty in Champions League

Liverpool saw an early Ibrahima Konat header disallowed by VAR for a handball in the buildup. Despite the setback, Dominik Szoboszlai converted a

Trump asks Treasury Secretary to probe the use of autopen by Joe Biden

President Donald Trump has directed Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to probe the use of an autopen by his predecessor Joe Biden. The investigati

Apple iOS 26.2 update: Is it mandatory to install iOS 26 on your phones? Check how you can do it and which devices support it

Apple's latest iOS 26.2 update is now a recommended upgrade, pushing users to adopt the new operating system for enhanced security. The update in

Trump admin confirms probe of possible Covid vaccine deaths

Since Trump's appointment of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as health secretary, the US government has initiated a major overhaul of vaccine policy, promp

Where are Charlie Kirk's parents and did Erika Kirk host $10,000-a-plate black-tie gala or speak in Hebrew in interview? All details on fundraiser event, Robert W. Kirk, Kathryn Kirk

Where are Charlie Kirk's parents and did Erika Kirk host $10,000-a-plate black-tie gala or speak in Hebrew in interview are questions raised onli

BIG action against IndiGo amid mass flight cancellations, Aviation minister Ram Mohan Naidu orders 10% cut in..., says, 'CEO was summoned...'

Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu said that IndiGo's internal mismanagement has caused severe inconvenience to passengers. Due to this the

Nepal charges dozens and says corruption inflated an airport's costs by $74 million

Nepal currently finds itself embroiled in a significant corruption controversy, with past ministers and the China CAMC Engineering Company Limite

Meta says Australia pushing teens to 'less regulated' platforms

Lesser known chat and image sharing apps Lemon8 and yope, which are not currently listed in the social media ban, have shot up the download chart

Imran Khan Kept In Illegal Isolation, Says Sister Amid Protest Outside Jail

Aleema Khan, sister of former Pakistani Prime Minister and PTI founder Imran Khan, alleged that he is being subjected to mistreatment in Adiala J

India-US Discuss Defence, Tech, Trade Boost

The agenda included trade, investment, defence ties, civil nuclear cooperation, critical minerals, emerging technologies and trusted supply chain

School Holiday December 10: Schools to remain closed in THESE states today due to...; Check state-wise list here

On 10 December 2025, schools in India face varied schedules due to weather disruptions, Cyclone Ditwah aftermath, teacher strikes, and winter con

Italy's Deputy PM Antonio Tajani arrives in New Delhi for second India visit of 2025

As per a media advisory issued by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), he will meet External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar in New Delhi on We

MacKenzie Scott announces $7.1 billion in 2025 giving; heres where Jeff Bezos ex-wifes net worth stands

MacKenzie Scott: Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott has announced a massive donation of $7.1 billion to non-profits in 2025. This marks a substantial

Trump warns Supreme Court ruling on tariffs could harm US security

President Trump warned that a Supreme Court ruling limiting his tariff authority would endanger national security and leave the US financially de

IMF approves $1.2B bailout tranche for Pakistan

With the latest approval, Pakistan has received about $3.3 billion from the IMF since last year

Video: Pak Army Spokesman Winks At Woman Reporter During Presser, Faces Backlash

Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, the Director General of Pakistan's Inter-Services Public Relations, faced extensive backlash after he w

Trump insists US prices falling 'tremendously', at rally on economy

Addressing voter concerns over rising costs, former President Donald Trump asserted that consumer prices are significantly decreasing from their

Ex-Pakistan PM Imran Khan's sister Aleema Khan holds protest outside Rawalpindi's Adiala Jail again due to..., says, 'isolated and....'

Ex- Pakistan PM Imran Khan's sister Aleema Khan and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) members on Tuesday held a sit-in outside Adiala jail in Rawalp

Australia begins enforcing world-first teen social media ban

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese called it a proud day for families and cast the law as proof that policymakers can curb online harms that have ou

Australia 'Taking Back Control' with Teen Social Media ban: PM

It is about our families taking back control, Albanese said in a speech as the world-first laws came into effect

Morning Digest: IndiGo flight cuts to spike airfares in peak season; Supreme Court slams ECI's mechanical answers to SIR-related issues, and more

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EU members agree to cut emissions by 90% by 2040 from 1990 levels

The European Union has set a new climate goal. Emissions will be cut by 90 percent by 2040. This target is from 1990 levels. Foreign carbon credi

US Revokes 85,000 Visas in Immigration Crackdown

Adding further detail to the surge in visa actions, a senior State Department official revealed that more than 8,000 of the revoked visas belonge

Alcaraz joins other tennis stars in first ever tennis event at Marlins loanDepot Park

Miami, Dec 9: Carlos Alcaraz wanted to play in front of an energetic crowd at the inaugural Miami Invitational. The No. 1 mens tennis player got

Democrat wins Miami mayor's race for the first time in nearly 30 years

Eileen Higgins secured victory in the Miami mayoral election, ending a nearly three-decade losing streak for her party. She defeated Emilio Gonza

Netflix vs Paramount: Warner Bros. bidders brace for a fight that will last months

Paramount and Netflix are engaged in a bidding war for Warner Bros. Discovery, with the battle expected to extend into 2026. Warner Bros. rejecte

Voice AI startup SuperBryn raises $1.2M in a round led by Kalaari Capitals CXXO initiative

SuperBryn will be using the freshly raised funds to speed up its product development, expand its engineering hiring, and deepen market validation

Man United sink Wolves 4-1

Wolverhampton, Dec 9: Manchester United endured a nervous evening at Molineux but eventually found their rhythm to clinch a 4-1 win over bottom-p

Nongkseh defeat Langsning in SSA Champions Cup semi-final

By Our Reporter Shillong, Dec 9: The SSA Champions Cup 2025 was taken to another level tonight after Nongkseh edged 10-man Langsning 4-3 in a tie

Garca inspires Osasuna win over Levante

Madrid, Dec 9: Rubn Garca made one goal and scored another as Osasuna beat Levante 2-0 to ease the clubs relegation worries and condemn its rival

Christian Pulisic double takes AC Milan back on top of Serie A

Turin, Dec 9: A second-half double from substitute Christian Pulisic gave AC Milan a come-from- behind 3-2 win over Torino on Monday and swept it

Meghalaya hold advantage but Nagaland still in contention

Cooch Behar Trophy By Our Reporter Shillong, Dec 9: Meghalaya are in control of their U-19 mens Cooch Behar Trophy 2025-26 plate group match as t

LIC Janipur office marks first anniversary of Bima Sakhi Scheme

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 9: The LIC of India Satellite Office in Janipur celebrated the first anniversary of the Bima Sakhi Scheme here

WC to include 3-minute hydration breaks in each half

ZURICH, Dec 9: FIFA says it will include three-minute hydration breaks in each half of every game at next years World Cup, not just those played

Byndihati SC run riot as Womens League 2025 kicks off in EJH

From Our Correspondent Jowai, Dec 9: The womens football tournament organised by the East Jaintia Hills District Football Association, known as t

Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft Season 2 release date, time and how to watch: When will Episode 1 drop? Here's global release timings for all regions, cast, plot

Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft Season 2 release date, time and how to watch details the upcoming season on Netflix. The story explains the

Bdesh EC to unveil election schedule within two days

Dhaka, Dec 9: Bangladesh Election Commission has completed all preparations to hold the 13th general elections in February and will announce the

How to watch Kevin Costner's 'The First Christmas' Special for free? Here's everything you need to know

Kevin Costner presents 'The First Christmas' on ABC. This special explores the Nativity story. Viewers can watch it live on December 9. Free stre

Auto retail records 4.92% growth in Nov-25, PV and CE lead market momentum

JAMMU, Dec 9: Jammu & Kashmirs automobile retail sector posted a steady performance in November 2025, registering an overall 4.92% year-on-year g

T.N. School Education Minister unveils logo for CIBF 2026

The fourth edition of CIBF will be held from January 16 to January 18, 2026 at Kalaivanar Arangam in Chennai

From Rs 1.11 Lakh To Rs 3.45 Lakh: Odisha Approves Big Salary Hike For MLAs

The Odisha Assembly on Tuesday increased the monthly salary of its members more than three times -- from Rs 1.11 lakh to Rs 3.45 lakh, one of the

Post Malone sets Guwahati stage on fire

In a landmark cultural moment, Post Malone, one of the worlds most influential and genre-blurring artists, took the stage in Guwahati for his fir

Talent from Eastern countries have to fight stereotype of casting in Hwood

Actress Priyanka Chopra Jonas, who recently attended the Bridge Summit in the UAE, has spoken up about the stereotypes that the actors from easte

Shabana Azmi celebrates 41 years of marriage with Akhtar

Veteran actress Shabana Azmi celebrated 41 years of marital bliss with acclaimed writer Javed Akhtar with a special social media post. She took t

FIFA President Gianni Infantino accused of ethics breach: Report

Center to the complaint is Infantinos effusive praise of United States President Donald Trump, as well as world soccers governing body bestowing

Likes, dislikes and ignorance

Why your Morning Coffee is a Human Rights Issue

Beyond the Abstract Akhilesh Singh Jamwal Human Rights, a phrase heard by everyone yet not truly understood by many. Almost every individual who

Sugar-Free Oreos launching 2026- here's everything you need to know

Oreo is introducing sugar-free cookies in 2026. These new Oreos will feature ero Sugar pressed into the cookie design. Both Original and Double

Profit booking hits banks, oil stocks; Sensex down 436 points

MUMBAI, Dec 9: Indian stock markets fell for the second consecutive day on Tuesday as investors booked profits ahead of the US Federal Reserves p

Human Rights violation of Hindus continue

Ronik Sharma roniksharma21@gmail.com Every year, the whole world observes International Human Rights Day to commemorate the adoption of the 1948

Rupee climbs 18 paise to close at 89.87 vs USD

MUMBAI, Dec 9: The Indian rupee rebounded on Tuesday, ending 18 paise higher at 89.87 against the US dollar, after opening at 90.15, supported by

RBI seeks feedback on forex disclosure draft

NEW DELHI, Dec 9: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has released a draft circular requiring authorised dealers to disclose the full transaction cos

Time to strengthen animal laws

Rakesh Kumar Sharma rakesh.kartik3742@gmail.com International Animal Rights Day is observed globally on 10 December each year to promote awarenes

Inaugural Total World Chess Championship announced

The tour will be played across the three formats: classical, rapid and blitz. But the classical format has been reduced to a shorter time control

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107 oppn MPs submit notice to remove Madras HC judge over lamp-lighting order

Over 100 opposition MPs have submitted a notice to the Lok Sabha Speaker seeking the removal of Madras High Court Justice GR Swaminathan. They ac

CM reviews urban projects taken up under SASCI

*Assesses progress of Jal Jeevan Mission Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 9: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today reviewed the projects of the Ho

Honduras President Alleges Trump Interference In Elections

Honduran President Xiomara Castro on Tuesday denounced what she called tampering with results in the recent general election, and accused US coun

Vande Mataram is more than a song, it is the very pulse of our nation: RS Chairman Radhakrishnan

NEW DELHI, Dec 9: Rajya Sabha Chairman CP Radhakrishnan on Tuesday asserted that Vande Mataram was not just a national song but was the very puls

Pandyas blazing fifty, ruthless bowlers earn India 101-run win over SA

CUTTACK, Dec 9: Hardik Pandya made a memorable comeback to competitive cricket, striking a mood-lifting unbeaten fifty and then took a key wicket

FM meets Temasek Chairman Teo Chee Hean, discusses potential investment opportunities

NEW DELHI, Dec 9 : Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday met Temasek chairman Teo Chee Hean here and discussed potential investment oppo

India-Nepal cultural festival showcases shared heritage, traditions with special focus on Buddhism

KATHMANDU, Dec 9 : A festival showcasing the rich cultural heritage and traditions of Nepal and India, with special focus on Buddhism, has been o

US keen to deepen ties with India in areas of defence, energy: US under secretary Hooker to Misri

NEW DELHI, Dec 9: Translating the vision enunciated by President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi in their February meeting into con