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Isro launches US comsat BlueBird Block-2; heaviest payload launched by LVM3

BlueBird Block-2 mission: ISRO launches LVM3-M6 rocket

Wednesdays launch is the ninth for the LVM3 rocket, and the third commercial mission

WhatsApp calls out restrictions in Russia after reported slowdown

WhatsApp criticised restrictions to its service in Russia on Tuesday, accusing the authorities of trying to deprive more than 100 million Russian

ISRO successfully launches US BlueBird Block-2 satellite; heaviest payload launched by LVM3 from India

Indias Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Wednesday sent the 6,100 kg Bluebird Block-2 satellite into Low Earth Orbit aboard its LVM3-M6 rocke

Goa court grants bail to two managers of fire-ravaged Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub

Altogether, 25 persons -- 20 staff members and five tourists -- were killed in the major blaze at the nightclub around midnight on December 6.

Vijay Hazare Trophy 2026: Schedule, live streaming, teams, standings and matches featuring Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma

The Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26 commences on December 24, featuring 32 teams and top Indian cricketers like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. This se

Minimum temperatures in Telangana likely to fall below normal by 3C to 4C over next two days

ISRO LVM3-M6 Launch LIVE | BlueBird Block-2 US Satellite Lift-off from Sriharikota

USCIS replaces system to select H-1B petitions; favours higher-skilled, higher-paid individuals

The new rule is effective February 27, 2026, and will be in place for the FY 2027 H-1B cap registration season

Iran, US reaffirm commitment to diplomacy at UN, but gap on a nuclear deal remains wide

The sixth round of negotiations between Washington and Tehran had been scheduled for soon after Israel's 12-day war with Iran in June, during whi

California woman charged with murder in her 9-year-old daughter's death

Ashlee Buzzard, 40, was arrested after 9-year-old Melodee Buzzard's body was found in a rural area of Wayne County, where they had traveled two m

Bangladesh aims to separate economic ties from politics with India

Dhaka: Bangladesh interim governments finance adviser Salehuddin Ahmed on Tuesday said Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus has taken steps to ease strai

Greta Thunberg arrested in London while supporting pro-Palestinian activists

London: Greta Thunberg was arrested in central London on Tuesday while supporting pro-Palestinian activists who are staging a hunger strike to pr

Stable Money aims to triple fixed deposit assets to Rs 12,000 crore by 2026

Saurabh Jain, the founder of fixed-income investment platform Stable Money, says FD, which was once considered a boring product, is now finding n

Telangana Energy dept approves general transfers in power utilities

Hyderabad: The Telangana State Energy Department issued orders on Tuesday, December 23, allowing general transfers in power corporations, marking

Smog Engulfs Delhi-NCR As Air Quality Prevails In 'Very Poor'

A thick blanket of toxic smog engulfed the national capital on Wednesday morning, pushing air pollution levels into the very poor category.

Private jet crash in Turkey kills Libyan army chief and delegation

Ankara: A private jet carrying Libyas military chief, four other officers and three crew members crashed on Tuesday after takeoff from Turkeys ca

Greater coop in semicon, critical tech with India

The Netherlands sees growing political and economic ties with India, amplified by global geopolitical shifts. Recent agreements in security, defe

Vijay Hazare Trophy Live: Setback For Fans As Kohli Returns For Delhi

Delhi vs Andhra Pradesh, Vijay Hazare Trophy, Live Updates: The highly anticipated moment is here as star batter Virat Kohli is set to feature in

U.S. judge rejects business group's challenge to Trump's $100,000 H-1B visa fee

U.S. District Judge Beryl Howell said President Trump had adequately backed up his claim that the H-1B program was displacing U.S. workers, inclu

Arsenal Reach League Cup Semis With Shoot-Out Win Over Palace

Lacroix's own goal put Arsenal ahead with 10 minutes left at the Emirates Stadium before Marc Guehi snatched Palace's stoppage-time equaliser in

No More H-1B Lottery, US Notifies New Process For Awarding Work Visas

The Donald Trump administration in the United States has announced that it is replacing its longstanding H-1B work visa lottery system with a new

Kin of detained Gujarat fishermen in Pakistan protest, seek PMs help

AHMEDABAD : Families of 197 Gujarat fishermen, allegedly detained in Pakistan jails for six years, held a protest at the secretariat in Gandhinag

Bhopal Diary | MP may have open jails for women inmates

Madhya Pradesh is likely to have open jails for women inmates. If the state clears the jail departments proposal, the eight existing open jails w

US Scraps H-1B Visa Lottery, Shifts to Higher-Paid Worker Selection

Earlier this year, President Donald Trump signed a proclamation imposing a $100,000 annual H-1B visa fee on highly skilled workers, which is bein

Madhya Pradesh: 42.74 lakh voter names removed from draft rolls

BHOPAL: Over 42.74 lakh voter names, which account for 7 per cent of the total 5.74 crore voters, were removed from the draft electoral roll of 2

Russia fires over 650 drones, 13 Ukrainian regions hit overnight

President Zelenskyy says attacks targeted energy and civilian infrastructure; three including child killed

Venus Williams Weds Andrea Preti in Florida as Part of a 5-Day Celebration of Their Union

Williams and Preti became wife and husband over the weekend in Palm Beach, Florida, as part of a five-day celebration.

Internet suspended in Assams Karbi Anglong, West Karbi Anglong amid unrest

The notification stated that the Government of Assam received reports from the District Magistrates of Karbi Anglong and West Karbi Anglong on De

Libya's military chief killed along with 7 others in plane crash after takeoff from Turkey

Turkish officials said the wreckage of the Falcon 50 type business jet had been found near the village of Kesikkavak, in Haymana, a district some

Telangana HC directs govt to upload all GOs, circulars on official websites

Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court has directed the state government to immediately upload all Government Orders (GOs), notifications, rules and

Croma drops iPhone 16 price to Rs 40,990 in December sale: Check how the deal works and why you should get it

Croma's Cromtastic December Sale is offering a significant price drop on the iPhone 16 128GB, bringing it down to Rs 40,990. This year-end deal c

20 US States warn Trumps USD 100K H-1B fee threatens schools, hospitals

Washington: More than 20 US states on Tuesday moved to block the Trump administrations new $100,000 fee on H-1B visas, warning that the measure w

Deadlock in MahaYuti over seat share, Shinde ups ante

MUMBAI: The deadlock within the Mahayuti alliance over seat-sharing for the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections continues, with De

Jasprit Bumrah to MISS Vijay Hazare Trophy? GCA secretary gives MAJOR update, says, 'he is taking...'

GCA secretary Anil Patel provided latest update on Jasprit Bumrah's Vijay Hazare Trophy participation, which is set to begin from December 24. Re

VHP, Bajrang Dal protest near Bangladesh High Commission, clash with police

Authorities deploy 1500-strong police force near the Bangladesh Embassy

US: Trooper, suspect killed in shooting in Delaware

The trooper, who was not named, was working an overtime assignment at the reception desk when the 44-year-old gunman walked in, approached the tr

SC sets aside perverse bail for man who allegedly killed witness

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court has set aside an order of the Madras High Court granting bail to a man who was accused of murdering a key eyewitness

Trump's newly appointed envoy to Greenland says U.S. not looking to 'conquer' the Danish territory

Louisiana Gov Jeff Landry said the Trump administration isn't going to go in there trying to conquer anybody or try to o take over anybody's cou

Libyan army chief, four other officers killed as private plane crashes in Turkey's Ankara moments after high-level defence talks, investigation underway

Libya's army's chief of staff, Mohammed Ali Ahmed Al-Haddad, and four other army officers were tragically killed after a private plane crashed on

HC suspends Kuldeep Singh Sengars life term in Unnao rape case

NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court on Tuesday suspended the life imprisonment awarded to expelled BJP leader Kuldeep Singh Sengar in the 2017 Unnao

The best and worst performing startup stocks of 2025; Taking Madhubani art to the world

Indias startup stocks in 2025 told a clear story: hype no longer pays. Asha Jha runs Madhubani Paints along with her daughters, working to preser

India calls in Bangladesh envoy, seeks thorough probe into killing of Hadi

New Delhi: India on Tuesday called in Bangladesh envoy Riaz Hamidullah and sought a thorough probe into the killing of Bangladeshi student leader

US scraps H-1B visa lottery, to give priority to THESE applicants, here's all you need to know

The US is scrapping the H-1B visa lottery system in 2026 and replacing it with a wage-weighted system, prioritising higher-paid and higher-skille

'Frame charges against Karti in Chinese visa scam'

A Delhi court ordered charges against Karti P Chidambaram and six others in a visa scam. The case involves allegations of bribery for facilitatin

Mathura man gets life for raping 13-year-old mentally challenged girl

A 34-year-old man from Mathura has been sentenced to life imprisonment for raping a 13-year-old mentally challenged girl. The incident came to li

Bengal Governor orders inquiry into firing of starter gun at marathon run in Kolkata

Governor has directed that all aspects of the incident be examined, including whether there was any deliberate security breach, an attempt to sab

Morning Brief Podcast: ET in the Valley: Alex Bouaziz, Co-Founder & CEO at Deel

Libya's Military Chief and 7 Others Killed in Plane Crash

The Libyan delegation was in Ankara for high-level defense talks aimed at boosting military cooperation between the two countries, Turkish offici

Breaking News Live Updates: ISRO to launch LVM3-M6 with US satellite BlueBird Block-2, check time, live stream and more

Akash Next-Gen missile aces DRDO trials, boosts India air defence, intercepts high-speed targets

It was a mad, mad, Madhuri world!

Decoding the 80s and 90s to figure how the Dhak Dhak dancing queen defined a full decade on the big screen

Authorities must resolve to adhere to timelines

In a city like Mumbai, where things are in tremendous flux and the skyline, including its public infrastructure, is undergoing tremendous transfo

UPL stock looks poised for fresh upside after time correction: Ruchit Jain of Motilal Oswal

Motorola Edge 70 Review | Meaningful innovation is not always loud

Motorola Edge 70 arrives without much fanfare, letting its design and specs do the talking. At 29,999, it comes in a segment packed with capable

Railways dedicated high-speed test track to be ready by early 2026

DC Edit | Hate Against Minorities Behind Kerala Lynching

Chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan condemned the incident unequivocally and said the government will do everything possible to ensure that the strin

Australian state passes tougher gun, anti-terror laws after Bondi Beach shooting

The legislation follows the December 14 shooting at a Jewish Hanukkah celebration at Sydney's famed Bondi Beach, where 15 people were killed and

Jingle all the way to Koshys for Christmas hampers of Adivasi products

The Ippimala Third Share Producer Company and Urumala, two Adivasi enterprises supported by the Gudalur-based Action for Community Organisation R

Epstein Files RELEASED: Second batch of 30000 pages of documents published by DOJ, reveals this about US President Donald Trump

The United States Department of Justice on Tuesday released 30,000 more pages of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein, while noting that some of

Morning Digest: IPS officer among 34 police personnel injured in Assam district during mob violence; Indias first anti-terror policy to be released soon, and more

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BIG Boost to Uttar Pradesh: THESE 9 districts to get 12 new industrial units, CM Yogi's gives nod to Rs 1518900,00,000 investment plan, here's all you need to know

The Uttar Pradesh cabinet on Monday approved investment proposals worth Rs 15,189.7 crore for setting up 12 mega and super-mega industrial units

France's parliament approves Emergency Bill to prevent U.S.-style government shutdown

The emergency law ''is like a spare tyre, Finance Minister Roland Lescure told lawmakers, urging quick work on a real budget for next year. Relyi

Sunil Gatade | Heroes, Villains, Side Artistes and Extras in Indias Politics of 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi remains the star performer of his party as the BJP created a hat-trick by winning Haryana, Delhi and Bihar

US judge tosses Trump challenge to New York immigration-related law

U.S. District Judge Anne Nardacci in Albany rejected the Justice Department's arguments that a New York law that restricts the ability of the Dem

New Epstein files dump contains multiple Trump references

The U.S. Justice Department issued a statement defending the President shortly after the files dropped, saying some documents contain untrue and

Syed Ata Hasnain | Amid Bdesh Turbulence, Risks of Disorder in East

Unlike Pakistan, where the military still exerts some restraining influence over clerical power, Bangladesh lacks a comparable institutional coun

Australian State Passes Tougher Gun, Anti-Terror Laws After Sydney Shooting

Australia's most populous state passed sweeping new gun and anti-terror laws following the recent mass shooting on Bondi Beach, tightening firear

Explosion at a Pennsylvania nursing home traps people inside, authorities say

The explosion happened at Bristol Health & Rehab Center in Bristol Township, just as a utility crew had been on site looking for a gas leak, alth

Explosion at Pennsylvania nursing home kills at least 2

The explosion happened at Bristol Health & Rehab Centre in Bristol Township, just as a utility crew had been on site looking for a gas leak, alth

Venezuela seeks to criminalise oil tanker seizures as Trump puts pressure on Maduro

Venezuela's political Opposition, including Nobel Peace laureate Mara Corina Machado, has expressed support for Mr. Trump's Venezuela policy, inc

Auxano Capital exits Lets Game Now with single-digit returns

Auxano Capital decided to exit Lets Game Now, which it had invested in 2024, after recent regulations banned real-money gaming in India and led t

Salah scores Egypts late winner to beat Zimbabwe

Rabat, Dec 23: Mohamed Salah got Egypt off to a winning start in the Africa Cup of Nations by scoring late for 2-1 against Zimbabwe. Salah captai

Espanyol comes from behind to beat Athletic

Bilbao, Dec 23: Espanyol won a fifth consecutive La Liga game, coming from behind to prevail at Athletic Bilbao 2-1 and stay within striking dist

Neymar undergoes knee surgery

Sao Paulo, Dec 23: Neymar underwent minor surgery on his left knee, his club Santos said. The 33-year-old Neymar previously said he wanted to fix

Neres doubles gives Napoli Italian Super Cup

Riyadh, Dec 23: David Neres scored in each half for Napoli as the reigning Serie A champion won the Italian Super Cup for a third time, beating B

Rajasthan district schools forcing kids to dress as Santa to face action

An official order in Rajasthan's Sriganganagar district has cautioned private schools against compelling students to dress as Santa Claus for Chr

Court issues notice on plea seeking ban on web series UP 77

The Delhi High Court has issued a notice on a plea seeking a ban on the upcoming web series titled UP 77, which is reportedly based on the life o

With modernisation push, SCL Mohali may be key stop, but not cutting edge, in chipmaking

The Semi-Conductor Lab at Mohali is likely to benefit from a historic infusion of cash, 4,500 crore, for modernising. While the facility is unlik

Former child actor Tylor Chase found homeless

Shaun Weiss offers help to homeless Neds Declassified actor Former child actor Tylor Chase, who appeared on the popular Nickelodeon show Neds Dec

Call of Duty video game creator dies in car crash

Video game creator Vince Zampella, best known for his immensely popular Call of Duty franchise, has passed away in a tragic car accident, reporte

Saif, Kareena, Soha Ali Khan begin Christmas festivities

Actors Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor Khan, along with Saifs sister Soha Ali Khan, have ushered in the Christmas festivities with a warm and in

22 Chhattisgarh Reds lay down arms in Odisha

Odisha's enhanced surrender package, offering nearly 20% higher rewards than Chhattisgarh, enticed 22 Maoist insurgents to lay down arms. This ma

Rahul Gandhi losing support within Congress, allies and even family: BJP

The BJP attacked Rahul Gandhi, citing comments from CPM MP John Brittas and Congress MP Imran Masood, to claim he is losing support within his pa

Imran Masood backtracks from Priyanka Gandhi remark, says Rahul Gandhi is the leader

Congress MP Imran Masood clarified his remarks on Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, stating Rahul Gandhi is the acknowledged leader of the party. Masood's i

EY, Deloitte, PwC, KPMG lock horns with tech companies in age of AI

India's top consulting firms, including EY, Deloitte, PwC, and KPMG, are fiercely competing with tech giants like Accenture and Capgemini, alongs

Chennai Corporation eyes 75 crore a year by allowing ads at 1,400 locations from 2026

According to an official in the Revenue and Finance Department, advertising and bid notice has been sent to private agencies who would be interes

Sexual assault case accused held at airport in Mumbai

A Look Out Circular (LOC) was issued with his details and circulated to airports, and a final report was filed before the court

US Supreme Court Blocks Trump's National Guard Deployment In Chicago

The US Supreme Court dealt a blow to President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown on Tuesday by blocking his deployment of National Guard troop

VP Radhakrishnan welcomes AI in school curricula, says India should take lead

Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan said on Tuesday that artificial intelligence should be incorporated into school curricula, and that India shoul