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Nani Walker on SHAKTI, Justice, and the New Awakening in Nepal

I feel very connected to India because culturally its so similar to Nepal we share that culture of spirituality, says Shakti filmmaker Nani Walke

102 IndiGo flights cancelled at Bengaluru airport as disruptions continue for fourth day in row

IndiGo airlines informed the DGCA that delays and cancellations will continue for the next two to three days

Meta Plans To Cut Up To 30% Of Metaverse Budget; Layoffs Loom

Cuts that high would most likely include layoffs as early as January, according to the people, though a final decision has not yet been made

Good news for Uttar Pradesh communters: Lucknow-Saharanpur Vande Bharat Express to start regular operations from THIS date; Check route, stoppages, fare and more

The Vande Bharat Express connecting Lucknow and Saharanpur will start regular service from December 9 with a revised timetable. The train will co

IndiGo Flights Delayed, Thousands Of Fliers Wait For Luggage Without Food

NDTV witnessed the situation on the ground where thousands of suitcases were seen lying at the Delhi airport terminal.

If US Has Right To Buy Our Fuel, Why Shouldn't India: Putin On Tariffs

Russian President Vladimir Putin challenged heavy US pressure on India not to buy Russian fuel if the US could do so as he began a two-day state

Faced with suspension notices, RS chairman CP Radhakrishnan cites rejection grounds

Rajya Sabha Chairman CP Radhakrishnan explained why notices under Rule 267 are often dismissed. He stated the rule is used only in rare cases and

Twisting Facts: Siddaramaiah Rebuts BJP's 63 Per Cent Corruption Charge

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday refuted BJP leader R Ashoka's accusation regarding a judge's alleged remark about 63 per cent c

Protest Against Burqa Ban In Mumbai College, Case Against 6 Students

Six female students were booked for protesting against a burqa-niqab ban in an educational institution in Mumbai's Goregoan area, a police offici

Top Saudi General visits India, junior goes to Pakistan

This week, New Delhi welcomed General Fayyad Bin Hamed Al-Ruwaili, Saudi Arabia's esteemed military leader, as he met with General Anil Chauhan,

Putin says PM Modi not someone who 'succumbs' to pressure

Russian President Vladimir Putin lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi's strong leadership. He stated Modi does not yield to pressure from any nati

'129th Constitution Amendment Bill does not disturb federal character'

The Law Commission of India presented its views to a joint parliamentary committee. It stated the 129th Constitution Amendment Bill for simultane

Health bill in LS amid Opposition demand for select panel

NEW DELHI: Amid concerns by the opposition, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman moved the Health Security and National Security Cess Bill, 2025,

Have you tried Sreedevis traditional Telangana snacks?

From a small home business to establishing a food brand, the story of Savithramma is all about determination and trust

Rajya Sabha green light to excise policy to curb tobacco consumption

NEW DELHI: Parliament on Thursday passed the Central Excise (Amendment) Bill, 2025, after the Rajya Sabha approved it and returned it to the Lok

Powerball jackpot crosses $800-million mark for December 6 drawing - Heres what winner could take home

The Powerball jackpot has climbed to an estimated $820 million, with the next drawing set for Saturday, December 6. Players face a tough 1 in 292

Formulations driving drug export growth: Pharmexcil chairman Namit Joshi

Indian pharmaceutical exports are set to reach a new high of $32 billion this fiscal year. This growth is driven by formulations, especially in E

Opposition upset at V-P rejecting all notices under Rule 267

NEW DELHI: Rajya Sabha Chairman C P Radhakrishnan on Thursday clarified in detail on the scope and permissible use of Rule 267, stressing that th

Who was Major Mohit Sharma? The 'Dhurandhar' soldier who faced terrorists head-on and became a legend

Major Mohit Sharma displayed immense courage and sacrifice for India. Born in Rohtak, Haryana, he served in elite forces. He received the Sena Me

No excessive power to EC in ONOE Bill

NEW DELHI: At a meeting with the parliamentary panel on One nation, one election, the Law Commission said that the proposed power to the Election

Activist investor Elliott nears settlement with PepsiCo: Report

Activist investor Elliott Management is reportedly nearing a settlement agreement with PepsiCo, having taken a significant stake and urged the co

Insect-style robot performs aerial stunts using soft artificial muscles

Researchers have developed an insect-sized flying robot that mimics real insect agility, using soft artificial muscles to power rapid wing flaps.

This hidden addiction keeps us glued to smartphones. Heres how to fix it

We often talk about social media addiction as if the platforms themselves are pulling every string, but when Im honest with myself, the behaviour

Does Googles Quantum Echoes bring Q-day closer?

Googles latest quantum experiment marks a major leap in verifying quantum behaviour but not yet a threat to modern encryption

Window to wonder

Stuck indoors, Sophies new hobby of birdwatching led her to learn more about Nature and the environment.

Pakistan: Only 37 out of 1817 Hindu temples, Sikh Gurudwaras operational

The data highlights a grim reality: centuries-old places of worship are worsening due to poor government maintenance and the dwindling population

US cuts work permit duration, impacting thousands of Indian workers

Washington: In a move that will significantly affect hundreds of thousands of Indian professionals and families navigating the US immigration sys

Putin says there are points he can't agree to in the US proposal to end Russia's war in Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin finds some United States peace proposals for the Ukraine war unacceptable. This indicates a resolution remains d

Sonia Gandhi leads Opposition protest over Delhis worsening air pollution

Carrying placards, leaders of various parties raised slogans outside the Makar Dwar of Parliament asking the prime minister to stop making statem

Supreme Court steps in as poll pressure on BLOs turns deadly

Supreme Court has asked states to deploy more staff to ease workload on BLOs after a plea claimed extreme poll-related pressure had led to suicid

Awareness drive to make India free of child marriage by 2030 launched

NEW DELHI: To reduce prevalence of child marriages to 10% by 2026 and to make India child marriage free by 2030, a 100-day intensive awareness ca

Soren meets allies amid buzz over change of guard

RANCHI: Putting an end to speculation that Jharkhands political equations might change in the coming days, the INDIA bloc in the state displayed

Cold Moon, The Last Supermoon Of 2025 Shines Brightest Over India And Beyond. See Viral Pics

The Cold Moon, the last supermoon of 2025, lit up the night sky as the Moon reached its closest orbit to Earth.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce finally lock in their wedding date, and the meaning behind it is astonishing

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are reportedly planning their wedding for June 13, 2026, a date chosen for its significant numerological meaning to

Srinagar Diary | HC relief: PDP MLA can travel outside J&K

The J&K HC has allowed PDP MLA Waheed-ur-Rehman Parra, who is facing trial under UAPA, to travel outside the UT and within the country without th

Some Proposals in US Plan To End Ukraine War Unacceptable: Putin

Putin said his five-hour talks Tuesday with Witkoff and Kushner were necessary and useful, but also difficult work, and some proposals were unacc

US to sell bombs to Canada in $2.7-bn deal

America has approved a significant arms sale to Canada. The United States will provide bombs worth $2.68 billion. This comes as Canada's Prime Mi

School Holiday December 5: Schools to remain closed in THESE states today due to...; Check state-wise list here

Several states are reviewing school closures for December 5, 2025. Maharashtra has confirmed a statewide shutdown due to a teachers' strike. Tami

A gratitude-filled farewell

As I bid goodbye to you, dear reader, I joyfully surrender a textual body that thrived over nearly 10 years to the dictates of fate in the hope t

'Will unlock new opportunities...': Trump hails 'historic' peace deal ending CongoRwanda conflict

3 Elephants Found Dead In Tamil Nadu Private Forest; 6 Deaths In 3 Months

Three elephants, including a calf, were found dead under mysterious circumstances in a privately owned forest in Vellore district on Thursday, tr

Grand jury said to decline to reindict Letitia James

A grand jury in Norfolk, Virginia, has refused to reindict New York Attorney General Letitia James. This decision thwarts President Donald Trump'

BMCs flying squad needs to up its game this season

A metal sheet was missing from one side of the site. Notices had been given to the contractor. Reassurances have come in that lacunae will be plu

US Treasury slaps $7.1M fine on New York firm for managing properties for Putin ally

America's Treasury Department has fined a New York property firm over seven million dollars. The company managed luxury homes for Russian oligarc

US trade with China probably needs to be smaller, USTR's Greer says

U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer stated that trade with China needs to be more balanced and smaller to reduce dependence, with a 25% drop

US Expanding List Of Countries On Travel Ban To More Than 30: Noem

Noem did not specify which countries would be added

U.S. slashes work permit validity time for refugees, asylum seekers to 18 months

Joseph Edlow, director of US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), cited the November 26 shooting in the U.S. capital as a reason for the

Morning Digest: IndiGo cancels 550 flights, airports see continued turmoil; PM Modi welcomes Putin in Delhi, hosts private dinner, and more

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

Pm Modi Presents Copy Of Gita In Russian To Putin

PM Modi hosted a private dinner at his 7, Lok Kalyan Marg residence for Putin

American Family Spends 2.5 Months In India, Highlights 9 Key Differences Between Two Countries

An American mother shared nine cultural and societal differences she observed during a two-and-a-half-month trip to India.

4 Killed In Latest US Strike On Alleged Drug-Trafficking Boat In Pacific

A strike on an alleged drug-trafficking boat in the eastern Pacific Ocean killed four people on Thursday, the US military said, amid a growing co

Why does TPUSA want to hold livestream debate without Candace Owens? TPUSA insists on in-person appearance while Owens wants to join virtually

Why does TPUSA want to hold livestream debate without Candace Owens? The dispute grew after TPUSA fixed a livestream date to answer Owens' allega

Zohran Mamdani and the Louvre make the list of most mispronounced words of 2025

Americans struggled with pronunciations of prominent names and terms in 2025, including New York City's incoming mayor Zohran Mamdani and the Lou

Techie gets 28% raise from another team in the same company after manager swore cap was 12% and shares a smarter way to earn better raises

A cybersecurity professional landed a 28% raise from another team within the same company, despite his manager insisting internal transfers could

Messi Eyes First MLS Crown As Miami Face Mueller-Led Vancouver

Two years after reshaping the landscape of MLS following his arrival in Florida, Messi is on the brink of delivering the title that Miami have cr

US senators unveil bill to prevent easing of curbs on Nvidia chip sales to China

A group of American senators has introduced a bill to prevent the Trump administration from easing rules on exporting advanced AI chips to China.

Lewis Hamilton Plans Team Shake-up At Ferrari After Miserable Season

Hamilton, who has gone a Ferrari record 23 races without a podium finish, said he was surprised at his own resilience after enduring the most mis

PM Modi gifts Russian translated Bhagvad Gita to Putin, says, 'teachings of Gita...', know what makes it special

Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared a timeless philosophy with Russian President Vladimir Putin as he gifted him a copy of Bhagvad Gita in Russia

Lazio Beat AC Milan To Reach Italian Cup Quarter-finals

Maurizio Sarri's team will face holders Bologna in the last eight thanks to Italy winger Zaccagni heading home Nuno Tavares' corner with 10 minut

The New York Times sues Pentagon over Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth's media rules

The newspaper said the rules violate the Constitution's freedom of speech and due process provisions, since they give Mr. Hegseth the power to de

Delhi HC asks Centre to facilitate communication between Celina Jaitly, her brother detained in UAE

In her application, she claimed that her brother has been residing in the UAE since 2016 and was illegally abducted and detained in the UAE on Se

Gold, silver prices today, December 5: Check city-wise rates in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata and more

On December 4, 2025, gold prices in India range from Rs 12,965 per 1 gram for 24K gold and Rs 11,884 per 1 gram for 22K gold. Silver is priced at

Charlie Kirk, Zohran Mamdani, KPop Demon Hunters and Shedeur Sanders among Google's top trending searches of 2025 - Check out the top 10 list of most-searched trends in different categories

Google's 2025 search trends reveal major events and personalities. Charlie Kirk's assassination topped searches, followed by the show 'KPop Demon

Assam's ST status plan for 6 groups to be taken up 'positively'

Union minister Sarbananda Sonowal has indicated a positive consideration for granting Scheduled Tribe status to six communities in Assam. This co

U.S. prioritises visas for people traveling to attend World Cup, 2028 Olympics, or to make significant investments

At the same time, the Trump administration has added new criteria for highly skilled foreign workers seeking a particular visa

Israel Launches Fresh Strikes On South Lebanon After Warnings

Despite a November 2024 ceasefire that was supposed to end more than a year of hostilities between Israel and the Iran-backed militant group, Isr

Netflix emerges as the highest bidder for Warner; Paramount raises concerns over 'fairness'

Netflix has reportedly submitted the highest bid for Warner Bros Discovery's studios and streaming unit, potentially reshaping the media landscap

Anguished SC bench seeks details of all acid attack trials in India

The Supreme Court expressed deep anguish over a 2009 acid attack case trial delay. Chief Justice of India Surya Kant directed all high courts to

Deploy extra staff: SC to states on concerns related to BLOs in SIR exercise

The Supreme Court plans to finish hearing challenges to electoral roll revisions before the winter break. States like Bihar, Tamil Nadu, and West

Morning Brief Podcast: BCG India Head on Indias Manufacturing Test

Good News for Uttar Pradesh residents: 14-Km Northern bypass, built at cost of Rs 400 crore, will cut travel time to Khandauli by 20 minutes, set to open in...

The construction of the bypass was completed by May, but it remained non-operational due to the low height of two critical high-tension power lin

Real Madrid's Alexander-Arnold out for two months with new muscle injury

Trent Alexander-Arnold had an MRI scan on December 4, which confirmed the severity of the injury and deepened Reals concerns after he was forced

Inside Delhis new Flying Trunk rooftop bar: cocktails, sushi and 360 views

Indias real test starts against Belgium in quarterfinals

FIH Mens Junior World Cup Chennai, Dec 4: All boxes ticked so far in a relatively easy pool campaign, the real test for India will start when the

Tom Brady, Shaquille O'Neal to assist World Cup draw

FIFA announced on December 3 the lineup of current and former sports stars as well as entertainers in the event at the Kennedy Center

Religion coming back to USA: Trump, Melania light the National Mall Christmas tree at White House

Irelands players celebrate after scoring a goal during the FIH Hockey Mens Junior World Cup 2025 match

Irelands players celebrate after scoring a goal during the FIH Hockey Mens Junior World Cup 2025 match against Switzerland, at Mayor Radhakrishna

Junior Womens World Cup: India go down 1-3 to Germany in Chile

Santiago, Dec 4: The Indian junior womens hockey team suffered a 1-3 defeat against Germany in their second match at the FIH Junior Womens World

Review of Sanjoy Hazarikas River Traveller

Hazarikas musings on journeys on the Brahmaputra are a cautionary tale against planned disaster

RBI Policy Meeting 2025 Live: All eyes on Guv Sanjay Malhotra as economists divided between 25 bps rate cut and status quo

Rachin, Latham score tons as Kiwis take 481-run lead over West Indies

Christchurch, Dec 4: Rachin Ravindra at his best can make it look like he is batting on a different pitch. He was at his best Thursday as his 176

Samardeep wins mens shot put event with record throw

Khelo India University Games Jaipur, Dec 4: Samardeep Singh Gill improved on his own All India University (AIU) mark in mens shot put while Isha

Candace Owens blasts TPUSA in latest viral video over livestream challenge scheduling dispute: Livestream date, time, format and scheduling issue explained

Candace Owens blasts TPUSA in latest viral video over livestream challenge scheduling after she said the organization set a livestream date witho

Kalikesh begins first full term as NRAI president, Pawan Singh is new secretary general

The elections were conducted by Justice (Retd) Nirmaljit Kaur, who was the returning officer

Greek actress Mary Mina, playing the role of High Priestess, lights a torch

Greek actress Mary Mina, playing the role of High Priestess, lights a torch from the cauldron during the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics flame

Norris wont ask Piastri to move over if needed in F1 title decider

Abu Dhabi, Dec 4: Lando Norris says he wont ask his McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri to give up a place to favour him in the three-way Formula 1 ti

Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif hands over more power to Asim Munir, Field Marshal role elevated as Pakistan's FIRST ever Chief of Defence Forces

Pakistan President Zardari has approved the appointment of Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir as the country's first Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) for

Toyota moves further into partnership for 2026 with Haas Formula 1 team

Tokyo, Dec 4: The Haas Formula 1 team will get a new name next season, further showcasing its relationship with Japanese automaker Toyota. In a s

Supreme Court allows Texas to use a congressional map favorable to Republicans in 2026

The Supreme Court has allowed Texas Republicans to use their new congressional map for next year's elections. This decision overrides a lower cou

Ground to air | Review of Above and Beyond by Shiv Kumar Mohanka

A factual narrative on the growth and prospects of the aviation sector in India