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Two National Guard soldiers were shot Wednesday near White House and their conditions aren't immediately known, according to two law enforcement officials not authorized to discuss the matter publicly and who spoke to AP on condition of anonymity.

Tension is escalating between Israel's political and military top brass over accountability for the failures behind the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused of sidestepping blame.

Terming it pathetic, the Supreme Court pulled up the Haryana government and its urban development body on Thursday for the uprooting of 40 fully-grown trees to build an accessible road to a newly-constructed BJP office in Karnal.

Delhi on Wednesday witnessed the coldest morning of the season with the minimum temperature dipping to 8 degrees Celsius, the lowest in November since 2022, the India Meteorological Department said.

India could attract USD 4.1 trillion in cumulative green investments and create 48 million full-time equivalent jobs by 2047, according to an independent study by the Council on Energy, Environment and Water.

Artificial Intelligence is not a core part of operations at most of the world's central banks and digital assets are off the table, according to a survey released on Wednesday by the Official Monetary and Financial Institutions Forum.

The Pakistani Navy has successfully test-fired an indigenously developed ship-launched anti-ship ballistic missile, the military has said.

Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te on Wednesday announced a special $40 billion budget for arms purchases, including to build an air defense system with high-level detection and interception capabilities called Taiwan Dome.

Blood-stained bodies of a young man and a young woman were discovered inside a Hyundai car near the Holokhet Rail Bridge area in Udaipur town in Tripura's Gomati district on Wednesday.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday expressed strong views on the Rajya Sabha bulletin's guidelines on slogans in Parliament, emphasising the significance of Jai Hind and Vande Mataram as national slogans.

A special CBI judge on Wednesday warned former West Bengal Education Minister Partha Chatterjee that his bail in the primary teachers recruitment corruption case would be cancelled after he did not appear in person for the hearing in the court.

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Wednesday said that India continues to back all efforts aimed at ending the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict.

India's benchmark Nifty 50 index could climb to 30,000 by end-2026, implying an upside of about 15% from current levels, supported by steady fiscal and monetary policy that are expected to fuel demand, JP Morgan said on Wednesday.

Despite external headwinds, India's economic growth rate in FY26 is expected to remain robust, supported by favourable domestic conditions, according to an IMF report released on Wednesday.

Delhi Congress leaders held a press conference on Wednesday wearing masks and carrying oxygen cylinders to highlight the plummeting air quality in the national capital and demanded that the ruling BJP bring the city out of this health emergency.

Italian lawmakers on Tuesday unanimously backed a bill making femicide -- the intentional killing of women or girls -- a specific crime punishable by life imprisonment.

The father of the survivor in the Kasba Law College gangrape case has lodged a police complaint alleging that unidentified men on a two-wheeler threatened him and asked him to withdraw the case.

Former South Africa fast bowling star Dale Steyn has publicly dissociated himself from national head coach Shukri Conrad after the latter's controversial comment suggesting that the Indian team should...

Former Chief Justice of India BR Gavai opened up on the shoe-throwing attempt made at him during court proceedings, saying that his reaction, to not pursue action against the lawyer, stemmed from his upbringing and personal values.

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Overcome winter cravings with Lovneet Batra's nutritious snack ideas for warmth and long-lasting energy.

The National Testing Agency has released the final answer keys for the CMAT 2025 exam held on January 25, available on the official website for candidates to check and calculate scores.

The report, Chronology of Pakistani Terror Attacks on India (1947-2025), spans eight decades of cross-border terror, proxy warfare, and covert aggression.

A retirement planner's viral story highlights how a wealthy 68-year-old woman lived in unnecessary frugality, afraid to spend her $2.8 million savings.

India said that it has received Bangladesh's request to extradite former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and is now examining it as a part of ongoing judicial and internal legal processes.

Anti-corruption authorities in Bangladesh have seized about 10 kilograms (22 pounds) of gold worth about $1.3 million from bank lockers belonging to ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina, officials said on Wednesday.

Data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) shows that Delhi's 24-hour average Air Quality Index (AQI) jumped from 130 on October 1 to a staggering 428 by November 11, before sliding slightly to 327 on November 26.

Latin America has navigated a minefield of economic and military coercion since Donald Trump's return to the WhiteHouse.

A US-based devotee donated Rs 9 crore to the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams on Wednesday, temple body chairman B R Naidu said.

A 22-year-old woman was allegedly killed by her brother who objected to her speaking with her male friends over phone, police said on Wednesday.

SC students with family income up to Rs 8 lakh admitted to top institutes can receive up to Rs 2 lakh tuition fees plus allowances, with renewals based on performance.

Police in Hyderabad have arrested a high-profile white-collar offender, Bathini Shashikanth, for allegedly impersonating senior government officials to cheat and extort money from unsuspecting citizens.

The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has deactivated more than two crore Aadhaar numbers belonging to dead individuals, marking one of the largest clean-up exercises of the national identity database.

The US Embassy in India on Wednesday backed India's efforts in ensuring that those responsible for the heinous attack are brought to justice.

Former Chief Justice of India BR Gavai has sharply criticised the use of bulldozers by State authorities to demolish the homes of individuals merely accused of crimes, calling it an alarming example of the executive acting like a court.

A fire spread across seven high-rise apartment buildings in a Hong Kong housing complex, killing 13 people and leaving others still trapped, the city's fire services said Wednesday.

A major terror plot was foiled in Punjab after four operatives of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang were arrested after an exchange of fire this afternoon.

The pollution level in Delhi and National Capital Region set to continue for at least another week, Chief Justice of India Surya Kant has expressed serious concern on the matter.

The new study led by Prof Tomonori Totani of the University of Tokyo analysed Fermi telescope observations of the Milky Way's centre - the region where dark matter is expected to be densest.

India on Wednesday reacted strongly to Pakistan's remarks about Prime Minister Narendra Modi raising a saffron flag at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya in Uttar Pradesh.

Ahmedabad, India, was on Wednesday formally ratified as the host of the Centenary Commonwealth Games in 2030

While occasional swelling may not be serious, persistent or sudden swelling can indicate underlying health issues that require attention.

Nutritionist Pooja Makhija explained that detecting visceral fat is crucial because it influences the risk of high blood pressure, diabetes, and heart disease.

Candidates can register for NEET PG Counselling Round 2 on the MCC website from December 5 to 9, with choice filling and locking ending on December 9, 2025.

Traditional hospitality gave way to strict safety measures like baggage scans, vehicle checks, and body screening.

With the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation or BMC elections round the corner, political parties are sharpening their electoral strategies, with the state's flagship Ladki-Bahin scheme making headlines over who gets credit for the scheme.

Scientists at the S N Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences introduced an artificial intelligence (AI) framework that could change how we understand and treat cancer, and also pave the way for personalised therapies.

Expelled AIADMK strongman KA Sengottaiyan met Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) founder and actor Vijay in Chennai today, intensifying speculation that the expelled nine-time MLA may soon join the fledgling party.

A satisfying snack that extinguishes instant hunger can still pose serious health risks. Here is how packaged, ready-to-cook snacks are unhealthy and the health problems that can arise.

The video sparked a wave of funny reactions and memes online, with users commenting on the student's unique and eco-friendly lunchbox.