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Fooling or feeding the algorithm?

Its a brutal battle to stay relevant on Instagram, and even more so to get noticed by the right audience. But, should we succumb to the algorithm

Is this about oil?: Reporter confronts Trump over motives behind Venezuela campaign

Teen dies by suicide over inability to learn English in Andhra

Kurnool: A 17-year-old Dalit girl allegedly died by suicide over her inability to learn the English language here on Thursday, police said. The i

Smokes fly thick and fast as Thakur says Didi MPs vaping in complex

NEW DELHI: The Lok Sabha witnessed uproar on Thursday after BJP MP Anurag Thakur accused an unnamed Trinamool Congress member of smoking an e-cig

Railways must take every step to prevent stampedes

Photographs accompanying our report show a long line of commuters using a narrow bridge

U.S. offers 'free economic zone' in east if Ukraine cedes Donbas, Zelenskyy says

Mr. Zelenskyy said there was still no common understanding on the land issue and that Ukrainians should vote on any territorial concessions in a

Delhi Temperature: Capital sees mild winter but dense fog grips NCR as IMD warns of cold wave ahead

Delhi Weather Today: Delhi is experiencing a milder-than-expected winter this December, with minimum temperatures around 9C and maximums near 24C

Row over quality of Kerala medicine

NEW DELHI: The Rajya Sabha on Thursday witnessed a protest during Zero Hour from the CPI(M) over allegations of spurious and substandard medicine

Caught on Cam: Gautam Gambhir loses cool as Arshdeep Singh bowls 7 wides in one over during IND Vs SA 2nd T20I match, watch viral video

The situation unfolded during the 11th over of the first innings. Quinton de Kock started aggressively, hitting Arshdeep Singh for a six on the f

Stranger Things Volume 2 release date and production update: What to expect in new episodes? Here's some best memes

Stranger Things Volume 2 update covers new episode titles, directors, release dates, post-production progress, and comments from the Duffer Broth

In a 1st, Bihar to conduct panchayat polls through EVMs, not ballot papers

PATNA: For the first time, Bihar is set to conduct panchayat elections next year through electronic voting machines (EVMs), in a shift from tradi

India sets its own air standards; global rankings not official: Government tells Parliament

The Environment Ministry said no official country-wise pollution ranking is carried out worldwide

Ranchi Diary | New SOP to tackle stray dog menace in state

Amid the debate over stray dogs, the Jharkhand government has drawn up an action plan to tackle the canine problem and released a standard operat

Delhi-NCR AQI on December 12, 2025: Air quality worsens, crosses 350-mark in Chandni Chowk, Anand Vihar; check area-wise pollution levels

The air quality in the national capital deteriorated to the 'very poor' category on Friday, with a thick layer of smog covering parts of the city

Maharashtra debt moves up from Rs 7.8L cr to 9.3L cr this year

MUMBAI: With continuous high-interest borrowing and the tabling of over additional Rs 75,000 crore supplementary demands in the ongoing Maharasht

Thailand Prime Minister gets royal approval to dissolve Parliament, hold elections early next year

The election for the House of Representatives would be held 45 to 60 days after the Royal Decree, a period while Mr. Anutin will head a caretaker

Casagrand makes international debut with a $120 million luxury project in Dubai

Located in Dubai Islands, one of the citys fastest-growing waterfront districts, the project offers 131 premium residences

Mr. Button becomes latest cocktail destination in Delhi

Aston Villa Wins 8th Straight Game With 2-1 Victory Over Basel In Europa League

Villa is tied with Lyon and Midtjylland atop the standings of the second-tier European competition on 15 points with five wins from six games

Michael Ma: Hong Kong-born Canadian Conservative MP Michael Ma locks X account after crossing the floor to join Liberals

Michael Ma, the MarkhamUnionville MP, locked his X account after the Conservative MP crossed the floor to join the Liberals, bringing the governm

'It's got to be one source...': Trump signs executive order aimed at curbing state AI laws

UK Police Hunt Suspects After 600 British Empire Artefacts Stolen From Museum

More than 600 artefacts relating to the history of the British Empire and Commonwealth have been stolen from the collection of Bristol Museum, po

Bank Holiday on December 12: Are banks open or closed in your state? Check state-wise list here

On December 12, 2025, banks will remain open across India except in Meghalaya, where a regional holiday is observed for the death anniversary of

NASA Loses Contact With its Maven Spacecraft Orbiting Mars For Past Decade

Launched in 2013, Maven began studying the upper Martian atmosphere and its interaction with the solar wind once reaching the red planet the foll

Yuvraj Singhs Birthday: Remembering the milestones of a true cricket legend

Cricket icon Yuvraj Singh, celebrated for his explosive batting and match-winning performances, made a remarkable debut in the 2000 ICC Champions

Barron Trump and Andrew Tate relationship explained: Who is Justin Waller and what has he revealed? Here's Tate familys long link with the Trumps

Barron Trump and Andrew Tate relationship explained in a new report that outlines their Zoom conversations, views on Romanian charges, dating adv

Trump signs order to boost oversight of proxy advisory firms

President Donald Trump has signed an order increasing oversight of the proxy advisory industry, directing agencies to review if top firms like In

Sudan civil war: Deepening humanitarian crisis

With close to 10 million people fleeing their homes, the displacement crisis in Sudan is currently the largest and fastest growing

Motilal Oswal recommends Buy on Titan as technicals signal sustained strength

Man Accused of Killing Charlie Kirk Appears in Court For 1st Time

Prosecutors have charged Tyler Robinson with aggravated murder in the Sept. 10 shooting of the conservative activist on the Utah Valley Universit

Trump signs executive order to block state AI regulations

President Trump signed an executive order Thursday to block states from creating their own AI regulations, citing concerns about stifling innovat

Vaccines Do Not Cause Autism: Who

WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told a press conference in Geneva that autism was not a side-effect of vaccines

Three civilians killed as ThailandCambodia border clashes escalate

The latest large-scale fighting was set off by a skirmish on Sunday that wounded two Thai soldiers and derailed a ceasefire pushed by US Presiden

If U.S. happy with India's offer, Trump admin should sign trade deal on dotted lines: Piyush Goyal

Mr. Goyal welcomed the Trump administration's views on India's offer, but refrained from giving a deadline for the signing of the long-awaited fr

Copyright Act may be updated for AI royalty

The government is considering changes to the Copyright Act. This is to create a system for paying royalties to creators whose work is used to tra

3D printing gives the cello a twist with affordable carbon-fiber design

Together with Alfred Goodrich, Forte3Ds co-founder and CEO, he redesigned the instrument and created a simple hybrid structure that is easy to 3D

US should sign trade deal if happy with offer: Piyush Goyal

India's Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal indicated the US should sign a trade agreement if satisfied with New Delhi's offer, following positive rem

Pakistan: Former ISI chief Faiz Hameed awarded 14 years jail time

The accused was tried on four charges related to engaging in political activities, violation of the Official Secret Act detrimental to safety and

Felt Humiliated: Bangladesh President Wants To Quit After February Polls

Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin said on Thursday he plans to step down midway through his term after February's parliamentary election,

Accused Charlie Kirk killer makes first in-person court appearance as judge weighs media access

A Utah Judge is weighing the publics right to know details in the prosecution of Tyler Robinson against his attorneys concerns that the swarm of

Original 1977 Star Wars painting fetches USD 3.9 million at auction

The acrylic and airbrush painting by the artist and movie poster designer Tom Jung first appeared in newspaper advertisements on May 13, 1977, a

Niti Aayog pushes for policy push, tax sops to take corporate bond mkt to Rs 120 lakh crore

Niti Aayog has proposed sweeping tax, regulatory, and market reforms to expand Indias corporate bond market into a major long-term capital source

EC hits pause on voter roll push, revises SIR schedule across states

The enumeration period for these six states and Union territories was to end on Thursday and draft electoral rolls were to be published on Decemb

Gold, silver prices today, December 12: Check city-wise rates in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata and more

On December 12, 2025, gold prices in India range from Rs 13,076 per 1 gram for 24K gold and Rs 11,986 per 1 gram for 22K gold. Silver is priced a

With low inflation, GST cuts, easing rates, economists expect consumption to stay strong next year as well

Consumption momentum is expected to remain strong in the coming year, driven by low inflation, the positive effects of GST cuts, and easing polic

Good News for Delhi-NCR residents: Greater Noida West's 130-meter wide road to connect with Yamuna City, to boost connectivity in THESE areas, check here to know details

The Yamuna Development Authority (YIDA) has initiated plans to acquire approximately 812 acres of land for the project, with an estimated cost of

US President Donald Trump pushes for 'action, not talk', as Russia-Ukraine Peace deal hits roadblock

The White House on Thursday (local time) stated that US President Donald Trump is extremely frustrated with both Russia and Ukraine over the slow

Ways of seeing | Review of Sameer Hamdanis City of Kashmir Srinagar

Hamdani uses monuments as apertures through which the larger history of Srinagar comes into view

Morning Digest: PM Modi speaks to Trump on economic ties; Bangladesh to hold general election, July Charter referendum on February 12, and more

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

Morning Brief Podcast: How Quick Commerce is Triggering a Health Crisis for Gen Z

Fire and brimstone | Review of Sarah Josephs novel Stain, translated from Malayalam

In her reimagining of the biblical tale of Sodom and Gomorrah, Joseph raises complex questions about duty, patriarchy, and the corrupting influen

Fact Check: Ministry Debunks Fake Letter Attributed To S Jaishankar

The Ministry of External Affairs' fact-check unit has dismissed as fake a viral letter purportedly written by External Affairs Minister S Jaishan

Review of This Garden of Weeds, V. Sanjay Kumars novel set in the art world

The author, a gallery director, blends mystery with socio-political commentary in his novel

Hayward building explosion: 6 injured after gas line rupture triggers massive explosionhere's what went wrong

A massive explosion and fire erupted in Hayward after a construction crew damaged a gas line. Six people were injured and taken to the hospital.

Petroleum and Natural Gas Rules 2025 amended to ease business and operations, informs Hardeep Puri

The rules also stipulate that application for grant of petroleum lease would be decided within 180 days.

The invisible half | Review of Economica by Victoria Bateman

Bateman rewrites the history book to include women workers and entrepreneurs who had not been given the recognition they deserve

Heated Rivalry Episode 4 release time, schedule and how to watch: Full guide for viewers along with global streaming timings, storyline, cast

Heated Rivalry Episode 4 release time, schedule and how to watch are now confirmed for global viewers. Episode 4, titled Rose, arrives on Decembe

Eknath Shinde Announces New Framework For Mumbai's Pagdi Buildings

Eknath Shinde Thursday made a historic announcement in the Legislative Assembly, declaring that a separate regulatory framework will be created t

Trump Says He Will Sign Order Curbing State AI Laws

U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday said he would sign an executive order on artificial intelligence that would attempt to preempt a growing

Chengalpattu government hospital plagued by poor infrastructure

Apart from the poor condition of interior roadswhich link various departments including critical care, the presence of dogs within the campus, po

Sen. Mark Kelly navy report: Here's what punishment potentially awaits the Arizona Democrat

The US Navy has submitted recommendations to the Pentagon regarding Senator Mark Kelly's appearance in a video urging service members to reject i

'We will have to do something now': Supreme Court moves on passive euthanasia plea

Pluribus Episode 7 release time, schedule and how to watch: When will new episode air? Here's global streaming timings

Pluribus Episode 7 release time, schedule and how to watch are important for viewers waiting for the next part of the series on Apple TV. The epi

Bombay HC quashes case against Chanda Kochhar, ICICI officials over octroi evasion

Bombay High Court says vicarious liability cannot be presumed without clear allegations; quashes summons to Kochhar andothers butkeeps complaint

Amid trade deal push, PM, Trump get on call

Prime Minister Modi and President Trump held a productive conversation, reaffirming bilateral cooperation and discussing regional and global issu

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'Need To Align Policy With Health-Based Science': Experts On Air Quality Standards

In a move critics are calling a calculated deflection, the Union government has doubled down on its stance that World Health Organization (WHO) a

Bdesh to go to polls on Feb 12; referendum planned same day

Dhaka, Dec 11: Bangladesh will hold the general elections on February 12, its first since the ouster of the Sheikh Hasina-led Awami League govern

LeT-JeM bomb experts in Bdesh to plan strikes on India: Report

Agencies warn of rising LeT-JeM activity next door DHAKA, Dec 11: Indian intelligence agencies have uncovered what they believe to be a major ISI

Airstrike in Myanmar hospital kills 34 patients, injures 80

BANGKOK, Dec 11: A military airstrike in Myanmar destroyed a hospital in Mrauk-U township, Rakhine state, killing 34 patients and staff and injur

Attempts to undermine Nepals communist parties will not succeed, says former PM

KATHMANDU, Dec 11: Former Nepal Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli has asserted that ongoing efforts by both domestic and international forces to wea

Public health violations net maximum fine this year across GCC zones

The Iron Man of the Himalayas

Satish Singh Manhas manhas444@gmail.com History records only a few generals whose name echos across mountains and frontiers for centuries. Among

Mexico raises tariffs on imports from India, China, and non-FTA countries

WASHINGTON, Dec 11: Mexicos Congress has approved a bill imposing higher tariffs on imports from India, China, Brazil, South Korea, Thailand, Ind

Gaza storm exposes failures in delivering humanitarian aid

Deir al-Balah, Dec 11: A winter storm swept through Gaza, flooding tent camps and highlighting the territorys dire humanitarian crisis. Thousands

Unveiling new face of Radicalization in India

Dr Sudershan Kumar sudershan.sk12@gmail.com Radicalization in India is entering a new and complex phase. This phase is far more decentralized dig

The enigma that is Pakistan

Harsha Kakar kakarharsha@gmail.com India has for long attempted to project Pakistan as a state sponsor of terrorism, a dangerous nuclear power as

Charlie Kirk Murder Accused Tyler Robinson Makes First In-Court Appearance

Lawyers for Tyler Robinson, the accused killer of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, sought on Thursday to limit media access to ensure a fair t

Brahma Gana Sabha and Rasika Ranjani Sabha Foundation honour artistes at December Art Festival

Kept saying we're Indian, they didn't listen: Sunali Khatun

A pregnant domestic worker, Sunali Khatun, recounts her harrowing experience of being deported to Bangladesh despite possessing Indian identity d

If US happy with Indias offer, it should sign trade deal: Goyal

Mumbai, Dec 11: The US should sign the free trade agreement with India if Washington is happy with what has been offered by New Delhi, Commerce a

South Africa draw level as Gill, SKY fail again

Mullanpur, Dec 11: The lean run of Shubman Gill and Suryakumar Yadav was extended as Indian batters stumbled on a good batting surface to lose th

ChatGPT Blamed For US Murder-Suicide In Fresh Lawsuit

The estate of an 83-year-old Connecticut woman filed a wrongful death lawsuit Thursday against OpenAI and Microsoft, alleging the ChatGPT chatbot

Handshake question looms as India begin U-19 Asia Cup campaign

U-19 Asia Cup | starts today Dubai, Dec 11: Indias Asia Cup U-19 campaign will be fronted by Gen Z batting sensations Vaibhav Suryavanshi and Ayu

Luthra brothers detained in Phuket, India seeks return

Traced To Hotel Based On Travel, Passport Details

Ritu Singh inaugurates Pooja Puris boutique Rouche

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 11: An exclusive showroom cum boutique Rouche by designer Pooja Puri was inaugurated by Ritu Singh here today.

LG calls for strong measures to curb white-collar terror module

Excelsior Correspondent LEH, Dec 11: Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Kavinder Gupta, has called for a strengthened and technology-driven policing

South Africa level series after de Kock special; Gill, SKY misfire again

MULLANPUR, Dec 11: The lean run of Shubman Gill and Suryakumar Yadav was extended as Indian batters stumbled on a good batting surface to lose th

We have not bought, but established peace; days of misgovernance over: LG

Under PM, HMs leadership; entire terror ecosystem being dismantled Warns stern action against those spreading misinformation Excelsior Correspond

DGP felicitates J&K Deaf Cricket team, Para Judo Medallists

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 11: Jammu and Kashmir Police organised a felicitation ceremony at the Officers Mess, Jammu, to honour t