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Lando Norris wins first F1 World Championship, ends Verstappens four-year reign

In a thrilling climax to the season, Lando Norris has achieved his first Formula One world championship, triumphing at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. This remarkable victory interrupted Max Verstappen's four-year reign, as he crossed the finish line in third place.

7 Dec 2025 10:56 pm
Bangladesh delegation to visit India for Vijay Diwas celebrations on Dec 1516

India prepares for Vijay Diwas celebrations honoring the 1971 War victory. A 20-member delegation from Bangladesh, including army officers and Mukti Yoddhas, will attend events in West Bengal. The Eastern Command's Vijay Rally concluded, marking the start of these commemorations. Celebrations include a Military Tattoo and wreath-laying ceremonies.

7 Dec 2025 10:54 pm
What is Lando Norris Net Worth and how rich is his father? All about his family wealth and Adam Norris net worth

Lando Norris secured his maiden Formula One World Championship in Abu Dhabi, sealing the title with a calm and commanding drive that earned him a third-place finish in the season-ending Grand Prix.

7 Dec 2025 10:47 pm
Assam Cabinet makes Assams History, Geography compulsory for Classes 68

The Assam Cabinet has approved significant decisions. History and Geography will be compulsory subjects for Classes VI to VIII. Land has been approved for a new airport in Silchar. A logistics policy aims to make Assam a hub. A joint project with Dassault Systems will offer specialized courses. Compensation for land acquisition and a new Sainik School are also approved.

7 Dec 2025 10:46 pm
Simranpreet Kaur wins gold at ISSF World Cup Final

In a triumphant moment for Indian shooting sports, Simranpreet Kaur Brar snagged the gold in the women's 25m pistol at the ISSF World Cup Final, setting a new mark by tying the World junior record with a stunning score of 41.

7 Dec 2025 10:45 pm
Tokyo says Chinese jets locked radar onto Japan fighters

China's navy said Tokyo's claim was completely inconsistent with the facts and told Japan to immediately stop slandering and smearing.

7 Dec 2025 10:37 pm
Venkatesh Prasad elected KSCA president, Sujith Somasundar is new vice-president

Venkatesh Prasad is the new president of the Karnataka State Cricket Association. He won the election against KN Shanth Kumar. Sujith Somasundar is the new vice-president. BN Madhukar will serve as treasurer. Santosh Menon returns as secretary. The Prasad-led panel secured key posts. This marks a new chapter for cricket in the state.

7 Dec 2025 10:32 pm
BVFCL Namrup unit catches fire, triggers panic in upper Assam

A fire broke out at a Brahmaputra Valley Fertilizer Corporation (BVFCL) unit in Namrup, Assam, causing panic just days before Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to lay the foundation for a new fertilizer project. No human casualties were reported, but damage assessment is ongoing. The incident raises safety concerns as the fire occurred near the Prime Minister's event site.

7 Dec 2025 10:27 pm
Goa nightclub blaze: Three senior government officials suspended

A massive fire tore through the nightclub late Saturday night, claiming 25 lives, including five tourists and 20 staff members.

7 Dec 2025 10:18 pm
Who is Lando Norris model girlfriend Magui Corceiro and why are other F1 drivers upset with her?

As McLaren driver Lando Norris marks his first Formula One world championship, the spotlight is extending beyond the paddock to his personal life, especially his relationship with Portuguese model and actress Margarida Magui Corceiro.

7 Dec 2025 9:55 pm
Filmmaker Vikram Bhatt, wife arrested for allegedly cheating Rajasthan doctor of Rs 30 crore

Filmmaker Vikram Bhatt and his wife Shwetambari were arrested by Udaipur police in Mumbai over a Rs 30 crore cheating case. The couple, along with six others, are accused of defrauding Dr. Ajay Murdia, founder of Indira Group of Companies. Murdia alleged he was promised Rs 200 crore for a biopic that never materialized.

7 Dec 2025 9:48 pm
On this day in history: Important events that took place on December 8

December 8 holds historical significance. It is National Brownie Day. Falkland Islands observe Battle Day. India lost its first Chief of Defence Staff, General Bipin Rawat, in 2022. The US entered World War II on this day in 1941. It is also the birthday of legendary actor Dharmendra and acclaimed actress Sharmila Tagore.

7 Dec 2025 9:41 pm
'It's all over': How Iran abandoned Assad to his fate days before fall

Iranian forces and diplomats left Syria in December, abandoning President Bashar al-Assad. This happened as rebel forces advanced rapidly towards the capital. Syrian officers and consulate employees described a hasty Iranian exit. Iranian personnel were paid and sent home. Assad fled to Russia after Damascus fell without a fight. Iranian bases were found abandoned with documents left behind.

7 Dec 2025 9:38 pm
Netanyahu says he will not quit politics if he receives a pardon

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has declared he will not step down from politics even if he receives a pardon from President Isaac Herzog in his ongoing corruption trial. Netanyahu requested the pardon last month, citing hindrances to governance. Pardons in Israel are typically granted post-conviction, with no precedent for mid-trial pardons.

7 Dec 2025 9:31 pm
To save intangible heritage is to save world's cultural diversity: PM Modi

PM Modi's written message to a gathering of delegates attending the 20th session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH), being held at the Red Fort here, was read out on the occasion of its opening ceremony on Sunday.

7 Dec 2025 9:13 pm
Did Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce buy out another couples wedding date?

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, among the most closely watched figures in music and sports, are reportedly set to marry on June 13, 2026, in Watch Hill, Westerly, Rhode Island. The chosen date has drawn attention for its connection to Swifts well-known affinity for the number 13.

7 Dec 2025 9:12 pm
Kremlin says new US security strategy accords largely with Russia's view

The U.S. National Security Strategy described Trump's vision as one of flexible realism and argued that the U.S. should revive the 19th century Monroe Doctrine, which declared the Western Hemisphere to be Washington's zone of influence.

7 Dec 2025 9:00 pm
Delhi air stays very poor, AQI at 308 as pollution persists

Delhi's air quality stayed 'very poor' on Sunday. The Air Quality Index reached 308. Transport emissions are the biggest local cause. Industries and neighbouring districts also contribute significantly. Air quality has been unhealthy for weeks. Temperatures are low, limiting pollutant dispersal. This situation continues to affect the national capital.

7 Dec 2025 8:39 pm
Telangana to name 100 metre greenfield radial road in Hyderabad after Ratan Tata

Telangana is naming a new radial road after Ratan Tata and a road near the US Consulate after Donald Trump. The state also plans to name a stretch 'Google Street' and may recognize Microsoft and Wipro, aiming to position itself as a hub for innovation.

7 Dec 2025 8:38 pm
Jamie Lee Curtis is back. All you need to about Oscar winner's new venture

'Scarpetta' will release on March 11, 2026, exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.

7 Dec 2025 8:18 pm
Pakistan criticises S Jaishankar's remarks against its military

Jaishankar said much of India's problem emanates from Pakistan's military and even referred to its support for terror groups.

7 Dec 2025 8:05 pm
Google Play Store users may soon receive cash pay due to $700 million lawsuit. Who will get?

Google and Epic revealed the settlement agreement in a joint legal document they filed in a San Francisco federal court.

7 Dec 2025 7:42 pm
UIDAI set to ban photocopying of Aadhaar cards; new digital verification rule soon

A new UIDAI rule will soon prohibit hotels and event organisers from collecting photocopies of Aadhaar cards, promoting digital QR-based verification to strengthen privacy, eliminate paper storage risks, and align authentication systems with upcoming data protection law in India nationwide.

7 Dec 2025 7:33 pm
CLAT 2026 Answer Key: Expected release date, how to download & key details

The Consortium of NLUs successfully conducted CLAT 2026 on December 7, 2025, across 141 cities for BA LLB and LLM admissions. The exam featured 120 MCQs with negative marking, and a provisional answer key is expected by December 14. Candidates will need to re-register for counselling to select university preferences.

7 Dec 2025 7:32 pm
Budget 2026: What is deficit financing and why is it important for developing countries like India?

India Budget: Governments resort to deficit financing when spending exceeds earnings, often to stimulate growth through tax cuts or infrastructure projects. While crucial for developing nations like India, it risks inflation and increased production costs, potentially deterring investment and widening economic inequality if overused.

7 Dec 2025 7:12 pm
Thought of the Day by Beyonc: If everything was perfect The Classic Words the pop icon lives by

Beyoncs Thought of the Day reflects the idea that imperfections, setbacks and failures are integral to personal growth. Frequently referenced in motivational circles, the quote mirrors her own path, a career defined not only by remarkable milestones but also by reinvention, bold risks and resilient comebacks.

7 Dec 2025 7:12 pm
China's online censorship faces growing public pushback

Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council reports China's digital surveillance is faltering. The suspicious death of actor Alan Yu, met with swift censorship, fueled public doubt and conspiracy theories, proving suppression backfires. This incident highlights how censorship itself becomes the story, eroding trust and revealing vulnerabilities in Beijing's propaganda efforts.

7 Dec 2025 6:49 pm
32 strategic infra projects in Arunachal inaugurated by Rajnath Singh

These 32 were among 125 such infrastructure projects, spread across various states, which Singh inaugurated from a programme in Ladakh.

7 Dec 2025 6:49 pm
Goa Fire: Chief General Manager, three staffers of nightclub arrested, says CM

Authorities have arrested the chief general manager and three staff members of a North Goa nightclub. The arrests follow a devastating fire that killed 25 people late Saturday night. The blaze reportedly started from a cylinder blast. Most victims were kitchen staff, with some tourists also among the deceased. Investigations are ongoing.

7 Dec 2025 6:47 pm
Bhagavad Gita: Minister HD Kumaraswamy hits out at Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah

Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy criticized Chief Minister Siddaramaiah for labeling him a manuvadi after Kumaraswamy advocated for the inclusion of Bhagavad Gita teachings in educational institutions. Kumaraswamy argued that the Gita's essence would foster moral strength and clarity among students, aligning with the National Education Policy's emphasis on value-based education.

7 Dec 2025 6:36 pm
Benin military coup on Television reason: What is going on in African nation? Has government really been toppled? Who are responsible?

Benin military coup: On television, eight soldiers with assault rifles, wearing berets of various colours and calling themselves the Military Committee for Refoundation (CMR), proclaimed a lieutenant colonel president of the CMR.

7 Dec 2025 6:21 pm
India's first deep sea marine microbial research facility coming up in Andhra's Nellore

The state-of-the-art facility will allow scientists to study, isolate and culture microbes for industrial, biomedical, and environmental applications.

7 Dec 2025 6:18 pm
Unlocking the health benefits of flaxseeds: Why this superfood deserves a place in your daily diet

Flaxseeds offer immense health benefits when ground. They combat inflammation, boost heart health, and ease menopause symptoms. Proper consumption, with sufficient water, is key to avoiding digestive issues. Ground flaxseeds are easily added to daily meals. Regular intake provides gradual protection. These seeds also aid in cancer prevention. Discover the power of flaxseeds for a healthier you.

7 Dec 2025 6:05 pm
Israel's Netanyahu says annexation of West Bank still under discussion

Benjamin Netanyahu made the remarks during a joint press conference with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz.

7 Dec 2025 5:53 pm
IAEA calls for repair work on Chernobyl sarcophagus

The UN nuclear watchdog has said that the protective structure surrounding the exploded reactor at Chernobyl can no longer perform its main function of blocking radiation, after a Russian drone strike earlier this year. The roof of the NSC was severely damaged in a drone strike in February, which also caused a major fire in the outer cladding of the steel structure.

7 Dec 2025 5:51 pm
Gold price prediction before Christmas 2025, New Year: Gold rate to go up as U.S. Fed rate cut meeting date nears?

Gold Ratev Prediction: Silver continues to outshine gold, scaling fresh record highs on industrial demand.

7 Dec 2025 5:42 pm
NYT Strands Answers December 7: Theme, Spangram and full solution revealed for Sunday puzzle

NYT Strands December 7: With the games growing community of dedicated solvers, players are increasingly on the lookout for dependable NYT Strands hints, particularly on days when the grid presents a complex theme or an especially lengthy spangram.

7 Dec 2025 5:40 pm
Domestic defence production hits Rs 1.51 lakh crore, exports near Rs 24,000 crore: Rajnath Singh

India's defence manufacturing is transforming. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh highlighted a significant shift from imports to exports. Defence production has surged to Rs 1.51 lakh crore from Rs 46,000 crore. Exports have reached Rs 24,000 crore. This progress is evident in infrastructure projects built by the Border Roads Organisation.

7 Dec 2025 5:34 pm
DelhiNCR tops pollution charts again: All 10 of Indias most polluted cities are in this region, data reveals

November 2025 saw Delhi-NCR become India's most polluted region, with Ghaziabad and Delhi topping the charts. Despite reduced stubble burning, year-round sources like transport and industry are now the dominant drivers of severe air quality. Residents face another challenging winter with thick smog and health risks.

7 Dec 2025 5:34 pm
NYT Connections Answers December 7: Hints, categories and full solution revealed for puzzle #910

Todays NYT Connections Answers have sparked notable interest, with players seeking a mix of gentle clues and fully revealed solutions. Despite its seemingly straightforward format, Connections frequently catches even experienced solvers off guard with its clever associations and unexpected groupings.

7 Dec 2025 5:22 pm
5 easy ways to relieve joint and muscle pains during winter

Winter often brings chilly days, and for many, this means stiff joints and aching muscles. Cold weather can worsen inflammation and make movement uncomfortable. But there are simple and effective ways to keep your body comfortable and active.

7 Dec 2025 5:18 pm