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Magnitude 7.5 quake in northern Japan injures 23 people and triggers a 2-foot tsunami

TOKYO, December 9, 2025 (AP) A powerful 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck off northern Japan late Monday, injuring 23 people and triggering a tsun

Aviation Minister to Address Lok Sabha as IndiGo Crisis Deepens

In the Rajya Sabha, the Union Civil Aviation Minister stated that the issues faced by passengers were linked to the airline's internal crew roste

Bruno Fernandes double helps Man United to 4-1 win as Wolves' misery continues

Wolves remain rock bottom on the Premier League with just two points; United move up to sixth

Golden Globe Awards nominations: Leonardo DiCaprios One Battle After Another leads Golden Globes 2026 with 9 nominations; see full list

Golden Globe Awards nominations: Leonardo DiCaprio's One Battle After Another leads the 83rd Golden Globe nominations with nine nods, dominating

Trump says to sign order blocking AI regulation by states

There must be only One Rulebook if we are going to continue to lead in AI, Trump posted on his Truth Social platform

Algorithms are the new editors, Democracies are the new victim: When moderation becomes censorship and neutrality becomes a myth

For years, the internet was celebrated as the world's most democratic invention - a global town square where every citizen could speak, organise

At Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2025, Terry Crews Congratulates Ranveer Singh on Dhurandhar

Ranveer Singh's latest spy thriller 'Dhurandhar' has opened to an explosive response at the box office.

Kaun Baithayega? Rajnath Singh Loses Cool During 'Vande Mataram' Debate

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh remained angry for nearly 30 seconds before Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla gestured to the lawmakers to remain calm.

Delhi-NCR AQI December 9, 2025: Air quality remains 'poor' at 292, hits 'very poor' in Chandni Chowk, Bawana; check area-wise pollutions level

Several other key stations, including Ashok Vihar (305), Bawana (342), Anand Vihar (319), Chandani Chowk (333), and Dwarka (314), remained in the

Were also deeply committed to the Quad, says Secretary of State Rubio

Marco Rubio said that the Quad Foreign Ministers' meeting was his first meeting soon after he was sworn in as Secretary of State in January this

Underwear-Hidden Bullets Helped Cops Identify Luigi Mangione As Suspect

Moments after Luigi Mangione was handcuffed at a Pennsylvania McDonald's, a police officer searching his backpack found a loaded gun magazine wra

Rajwinder Singh, Toyah Cordingleys murderer, gets life in prison for opportunistic killing; heres what justice tells court

Rajwinder Singh has been sentenced to life in prison for the brutal murder of Toyah Cordingley in 2018. Justice Lincoln Crowley highlighted Singh

Registrar General asks states to appoint census functionaries by January 15, 2026

About 30 lakh field functionaries will be deployed to complete the task of taking the population count across the country within a fixed time fra

We're also deeply committed to the Quad: Secretary of State Rubio

The Quad partnership between the United States, India, Japan, and Australia is gaining momentum, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio affirming a

Census 2027: Registrar General of India asks States to appoint census functionaries by January 15, 2026

During the 2027 census, about 30 lakh field functionaries will be deployed to complete the task of taking the population count across the country

58 IndiGo flight cancellations at Hyderabad airport on December 9

The airline cancelled 14 arrivals and 44 departures, marking the first occasion since December 4 that the daily tally of cancellations has fallen

Will Curtail IndiGo's Routes, Allocate Them To Others: Aviation Minister

Civil Aviation Minister K Ram Mohan Naidu on Monday said the government will curtail IndiGo's winter flight schedule and allocate them to other o

Florida Guv declares Council on American-Islamic Relations a terror organisation

Florida: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis on Monday designated one of the largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy groups in the US a foreign terror

Quote of the day by Issac Newton: 'Live your life as an exclamation rather than an explanation'

Sir Isaac Newton, a pivotal figure in science, is celebrated for his groundbreaking discoveries in gravity, motion, and calculus. Beyond his scie

Tanya Mittals first reaction on her Bigg Boss journey is raw and emotional: I felt very lonely

Tanya Mittal reflects on her lonely and isolated experience in the Bigg Boss house, struggling to forge friendships and often feeling misundersto

Main Accused in Eluru Rape Case Arrested and Paraded Publicly

Deputy Superintendent of Police Sravan Kumar said the public parade was intended to instill fear among criminals and demonstrate that strict lega

Skin Tone, Status, and Body Shaming: The Many Faces of Bullying in Schools Today

The forms of bullying today are far more layered and disturbing than most adults realise, experts tell The Quint.

Human trafficking in Canada on the rise in 2024, Nova Scotia and Ontario report the highest rates, women and girls make up over 90 percent of victims

Human trafficking is a growing concern across Canada. Nova Scotia and Ontario show the highest rates per capita. Cities like Guelph and Thunder B

Goa Nightclub fire: Owners Saurabh Luthra, Gaurav Luthra fled to Thailand hours after tragedy? Police makes SHOCKING revelation, says...

At least 25 people were burnt alive in a tragic fire at Goa Nightclub 'Birch by Romeo Lane' in North Goa's Arpora. FIRs were registered against t

Who is Madison Beer? Justin Herberts girlfriend goes viral after wearing only a bra to announce tracklist

Madison Beer: Singer Madison Beer is set to release her deeply personal new album, 'Locket,' on January 16, 2026, following a year of gratitude f

Akshaye Khanna 'truly deserves an Oscar': Farah Khan makes big statement for her 'Aatish Kapoor', praises actor's Dhurandhar performance

Farah Khan also joined the bandwagon of praising Akshaye Khanna's performance in Dhurandhar, and she dropped the most funny suggestion for her ac

2025 on track to be the second hottest year on record: EU monitor

The planet is on track to log its second hottest year on record in 2025, tied with 2023 after a historic high in 2024, Europe's global warming mo

NIFT Entrance 2026: Registration Begins, Exam On February 8, Check Key Details

NIFT Entrance Examination 2026: The exam will be conducted in 100 cities across the country in both Computer-Based Test (CBT) and Pen-and-Paper T

CSIR UGC NET Exam City Intimation Slips Out Ahead Of December 2025 Exam

The CSIR UGC NET exam will be held on December 18, 2025, in CBT mode with two shifts. Admit cards will be issued separately from the city intimat

Thank you, General Anderson: Melania Trump greets Quantico, Santa rides Osprey for Toys for Tots

IMF approves $1.2 bn for Pakistan as stability efforts advance

Washington: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved nearly $1.2 billion in new financing for Pakistan, giving the country a critical infus

Govt shortlists candidates for Delhi child rights body chief; claims of violation surface

NEW DELHI: The city government has completed interviews for the post of the Delhi Commission for Protection of Child Rights chairperson, with aro

IndiGo flight woes under the lens: MoCA and DGCA direct senior officials to conduct nationwide airport inspections

Government officials are now personally visiting airports and reviewing airline operations. This follows recent disruptions, particularly with In

Breaking News Live Updates: Govt acted immediately on IndiGo crisis; inquiry due in 15 days, says Aviation Secretary Sinha

How can India benefit from neurotechnology? | Explained

What is a Brain-Computer Interface? Can such technologies be used for human enhancement or military advantage? How can neurotechnology help non-c

On zoos and magnets: the physics behind sounds

Sounds are waves disturbances that move by pushing and pulling air molecules. Every sound can be counted by a number measuring how fast your voc

Kerala Local Body Polls: Phase 1 Voting Begins in Seven Districts

The second phase will be held on December 11 and counting of votes will take place on December 13

Delhi first Assembly in India to operationalise real-time digital audit: Speaker Vijender Gupta

NEW DELHI: Delhi Assembly is the first Assembly in India to operationalise a real-time digital audit monitoring portal for monitoring of audit pa

ABC signs Jimmy Kimmel to a one-year contract extension, months after temporary suspension

Jimmy Kimmel's late-night show will continue on ABC until at least May 2027. This comes after President Donald Trump publicly urged the network t

Chinese Man Detained In J&K Got Indian SIM, Searched Article 370 On Phone

The mobile phone of a Chinese man who has been detained in Srinagar for violating visa norms and visiting strategic and sensitive areas in Ladakh

Hyderabad Weather Update December 9: IMD issues cold wave alert for 7 Telangana districts as temperature drops by 5.1 degrees; Check details here

Telangana faces cold wave conditions on December 9 as IMD issues a yellow alert for seven districts. Temperatures are expected to drop 3-4C below

Govt to curtail IndiGo's winter flight schedule, slots to be reallocated to other carriers: Aviation Minister

The Minister also said that refunds worth 745 crore have been given for 7,30,655 cancelled PNRs from December 1 to 8

Trump's New Tariff Warning To India Over Rice Dumping Amid Trade Talks

US President Donald Trump has warned that he may introduce new tariffs on agricultural imports, especially on rice imports from India and fertili

Judge orders the release of an immigrant with ties to White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt

A Brazilian woman with ties to White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt has been released from ICE custody on bond while contesting deportati

US Revokes 85,000 Visas Cites Public-Safety Concerns

The United States has revoked 85,000 visas across multiple categories this year, a senior State Department official said, describing the action a

Real Kashmir Football Club series review: A breezy soccer tale undermined by wayward writing

The shows light-hearted outlook on Kashmir needed some more dramatic gravitas, some more poise and some more shine

Garena Free Fire MAX redeem codes today December 9: Grab exclusive weapon skins, bundles & free diamonds before they expire

Garena Free Fire MAX is offering players free in-game rewards through redeem codes released on December 9. These 12-16 character alphanumeric cod

Akshaye Khanna in 'Dhurandhar' plays Rehman Dakait: The chilling story of notorious Karachi's Lyari gangster who killed his mother and hanged her

Ever since Dhurandhar has hit the theatres, fans can't stop praising the powerful and intense performance of Akshaye Khanna who playes the role o

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Brazilian Woman With Ties To White House Press Secretary Released On $1,500 Bond

A Brazilian woman with family ties to White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt will be released from ICE custody while she fights potential d

Cambodia 'retaliated' in border clashes with Thailand: ex-PM

Cambodia's former leader Hun Sen stated that his country retaliated in renewed border clashes with Thailand after initially denying firing back.

Clashes at notorious Ecuadorian prison kill 13 inmates as government grapples with drug violence

Prisons in Ecuador have remained dangerous despite government efforts to boost security by bringing in the military

Saudi Begins Selling Alcohol To Non-Muslim Residents. But There's A Catch

Saudi Arabia has taken further steps to relax rules around the sale of alcohol by allowing non-Muslim foreign residents with monthly earnings of

In Madhya Pradesh, Farmer Dies Of Heart Attack While Waiting For Fertiliser

A 52-year-old farmer, waiting in a queue to procure fertiliser, on Monday suffered a heart attack and later died in a village in Tikamgarh distri

Kerala local body polls: Voting under way for first phase in seven districts

Voters in Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Idukki and Ernakulam will cast their ballots today

Centre rules out airports in Kothagudem, Mahabubnagar

The Union government has ruled out the possibility of constructing airports at Kothagudem and Mahabubnagar, two of the locations proposed by the

Bengaluru Uber Driver's This Is Not Airplane Reply To Simple Question Goes Viral

Many social media users sympathised with the driver, citing the challenges of navigating heavy traffic and long waits.

'They cannot do that ...': Trump fumes over 'rice dumping' from India

U.S. Judge orders lifting of Trump-backed limits on pro-Palestinian Tufts student

Rumeysa Ozturk was detained after the U.S. Department of State revoked her student visa as the Trump administration moved to crack down on non-ci

13,989 Pilots Employed By 6 Major Airlines: Center Amid IndiGo Chaos

Six major domestic airlines have employed 13,989 pilots, with Air India and its low-cost arm, Air India Express, having 6,350 and 1,592 pilots re

EU strikes deal to further weaken corporate sustainability laws

European Union officials and Parliament have synchronized their efforts to ease corporate sustainability laws, a change designed to simplify repo

Kin traces missing elderly woman to hospital through necklace GPS

Mumbai: The sudden disappearance of a 79-year-old woman during an evening walk in south Mumbai had left her family worried, but thanks to a GPS t

Missing For 15 Years, Ex-Soldier Reunites With Family After Viral Video

A former soldier, missing for 15 years, has returned home to his family in Ghartholi village of Himachal Pradesh's Sujanpur district.

The great Indian consumer reset; Maha, Karnataka top crypto TDS collections

PW clocked a profit of Rs 69.7 crore, compared with Rs 41.1 crore a year ago. This is particularly surprising, since it clocked a loss of Rs 127

Quote of the day by Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel: 'Manpower without unity is not...'

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the Iron Man of India, championed unity and decisive action, believing collective effort and cohesion are vital for pro

After Lok Sabha, Upper House clears bill to levy cess on pan masala units

NEW DELHI: The Parliament on Monday approved the Health Security and National Security Cess Bill 2025, seeking a cess on manufacturing units of p

Trump Says US will Allow Sale of Nvidia AI Chips to China

The announcement marked a significant shift in US export policy for advanced AI chips, which Joe Biden's administration had heavily restricted ov

Weather today: IMD warns of cold wave in Delhi, Telangana, Chandigarh; dense fog likely in UP, Odisha. Check latest forecast

Weather update today: Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Punjab, Chandigarh and Delhi might experience cold wave conditions from December 9, the IMD s

SC to hear review plea on ISKCON Temple on January 22

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to hear on January 22, next year, a petition filed by ISKCON India seeking review of its earlier

Goa nightclub fire: Probe panel told to submit report within 7 days

PANAJI: Goa CM Pramod Sawant on Monday said four people were arrested in connection with the fire at a nightclub in Goa that claimed 25 lives. On

IMF approves Pakistan loan review, clears $1.2 billion in new disbursements

The International Monetary Fund has approved Pakistan's loan review. This unlocks 1.2 billion dollars for the nation. Pakistan receives fresh sup

Japan threatening us militarily, China foreign minister tells German counterpart

China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi has voiced a passionate denunciation of Japan's military initiatives, declaring that any threatening behavior to

Lucknow Diary | Monk returns for SIR documents after 36 yrs

A monk, who returned to his parental place after 36 years, was forced to seek police assistance when his family refused to recognise him and with

Full List of 2026 Golden Globe Nominees

Best performance by a male actor, drama Sterling K. Brown, Paradise; Diego Luna, Andor; Gary Oldman, Slow Horses; Mark Ruffalo, Task; Adam Scott,

Viral video: Mohit Chauhan SUFFERS mishap at AIIMS Bhopal live concert, suffers huge fall after he...., fans express concern

Mohit Chauhan performed at a live concert at AIIMS, Bhopal, and it turned dramatic after the artiste tripped over stage lights and fell in mid-co

A year after Assads collapse, Syria battles trauma, sectarian rifts and the slow work of rebuilding

A year after Bashar Assad's fall, Syria grapples with healing from decades of repression and civil war. While former prisoner Mohammad Marwan fin

S&P 500, NASDAQ and Dow Jones drop as Wall Street ends on lower side: Top Wealth Group Holding Limited gains 271%, SMX drops sharply; check top gainers and losers

The US stock market closed on the downside as Wall Street indices ended lower on Monday, December 8, 2025. Investors awaited the Federal Reserve'

Indus Towers stock nears multi-month breakout; Axis Securities sees upside

My best wishes for you, you, and you

Humans like to believe that good things never end, until they do. Ive always known that one day, this columns topic would be about saying goodbye

Trump Threatens 5% Tariff on Mexico Over Water Dispute

Trump said the US expects Mexico to deliver 200,000 acre-feet of water before December 31, with additional supplies to follow

School Holiday December 9: Schools to remain closed in THESE states today due to...; Check state-wise list here

Schools across India are closed on December 9, 2025, due to weather disruptions, elections, and strikes. Jammu & Kashmir faces a cold wave, Keral

Now, citizens need to beware of flying objects, too

The 69-year-old man suffered injuries to his chest, head and arms due to the incident and was admitted to a hospital to undergo treatment

Trump is giving farmers $12 billion in aid. They've been hit hard by his trade war with China

President Donald Trump unveiled a 12 billion dollar farm aid package. This support aims to assist farmers facing increased costs and trade war ch

Congress betrayed national song under pressure from Jinnah: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi accused the Congress of betraying 'Vande Mataram' under pressure from Mohammed Ali Jinnah, citing appeasement politi

Jared Kushner's financing role in bid for Warner Bros raises ethical questions, experts say

Jared Kushner's investment firm is financing Paramount's bid for Warner Bros Discovery. This move brings Trump family interests into a major medi

Say it like Shanta tai

It had to take literary and theatre icon Shanta Gokhales honest and thoughtful acceptance speech at a recent books awards ceremony to remind us t

Trumps former lawyer Alina Habba resigns as U.S. attorney for New Jersey after court ruling

Alina Habba is one of several acting U.S. attorneys around the country to have their appointments by the Trump administration challenged on the b

Morning Brief Podcast: How IndiGo and Air Travel Unravelled

India Condemns Pakistan Strikes, Backs Afghan Sovereignty

We condemn such attacks on innocent Afghan people. India strongly supports the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Afghanistan

Martha Stewart rejects coffins, shares unconventional death plan and pinpoints final resting spot

Lifestyle icon Martha Stewart has revealed her unusual end-of-life wishes. The 84-year-old intends to be composted rather than buried in a tradit