The founder of US investment firm Archegos, Bill Hwang, was jailed for 18 years on Wednesday for a multibillion-dollar fraud that contributed to the fund's 2021 implosion, US media reported.

The Republican speaker of the US House of Representatives voiced support Wednesday for banning a newly elected transgender woman from using women's restrooms in the legislature.

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy - President-elect Donald Trump's picks to lead the newly formed task force to review government spending - said they will push for eliminating work-from-home policies for federal workers.

Jasprit Bumrah isn't happy only leading the opening Test of the series against Australia. He wants more.

Affluent Americans are exploring golden visa programmes that allow foreign citizenship or residency through substantial investments.

Karnataka Education Minister Madhu Bangarappa was riled up when a student said during a video conference that the minister does not know Kannada. Speaking in Kannada, he described the remark as stupid and told authorities to take action

Google is known for coming up with creative and interactive doodles for special events. Today, the tech giant unveiled an interactive doodle game to celebrate the end of November's Half-Moon phase.

A blanket of smog continued to envelop Delhi and NCR on Thursday as the air quality remained in the 'poor' category, reducing visibility in several parts.

The award represents the gratitude of Dominica's people and government for India's selfless assistance and collaboration.

India's stand-in skipper for Perth Test against Australia, Jasprit Bumrah, is expected to surprise everyone with a few of his selection calls.

Mohammed Shami has registered for a base price of Rs 2 crore for the IPL 2025 auction.

The founder of bankrupt Indian tech firm Byju's tried to use loan proceeds that he allegedly hid from US lenders to secretly buy back a software company that was taken over by an American trustee, according to a new court filing.

AR Rahman and his wife Saira Banu announced separation after 29 years of marriage

The Congress government in Himachal Pradesh is battling massive debt and to help it clear its unpaid dues, the Himachal Pradesh High Court today ordered the shutting down of 18 state-owned loss-making hotels.

A Madhya Pradesh man is facing flak for posting a video in which he is firing rifle shots into the air to celebrate his latest purchase -- a Mahindra Thar.

The NCRTC announced the launch of the Namo Bharat Short Film Making Competition, offering aspiring filmmakers and content creators the chance to flaunt their creativity and win a cash prize of Rs 1.5 lakh.

A 17-year-old prodigy has created history by becoming the youngest person to pass the California State Bar Exam, making her a practising lawyer in the state.

The Class 10 Science exam for 2025 will comprise a total of 80 marks for the theory section and 20 marks for internal assessment.

Authorities have since linked Sararat to a series of cyanide poisonings dating back to 2015.

A volcano erupted late Wednesday on the Reykjanes Peninsula in southwest Iceland, the national weather service said, the seventh since last December.

Bitcoin reached $95,004.50 in early Asian trade, with observers expecting it to soon reach $100,000.

Taking to Instagram, the employee, who goes by the name Simi on social media, shared a video of the wholesome conversation she had with her manager regarding leaving her job.

Rumours about Abhishek and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's divorce have been circulating on social media for quite some time now

Bharatiya Janata Party shared four audio clips on their official X account to claim that it is a conversation recorded involving Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) leaders Supriya Sule (NCP-SP), Nana Patole (Congress) and IPS officer Amitabh Gupta.

External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said a Canadian report claiming Prime Minister Narendra Modi was aware of the plot to kill Sikh separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar was a smear campaign.

A 17-year-old recently took to social media to share his gratitude for being alive after undergoing a life-threatening surgery at AIIIMS Delhi.

Candidates who qualify the test will be eligible for Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and the Physical Standard Test (PST).

India does not want to travel to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy, while the latter does not want to play in hybrid model

Hundreds of migrants left the Mexican city of Tapachula on foot Wednesday, aiming to arrive at the US border before President-elect Donald Trump -- who has vowed massive deportations -- takes office in January.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has met with the top leaders of Caribbean nations on the margins of the India-CARICOM Summit here and discussed strengthening bilateral ties and enhancing cooperation across several key areas.

A painting by the 'Master of Surrealism' Rene Magritte has smashed the auction record for any of his works by selling for an astonishing $121 million at a Christie's auction in New York on Tuesday.

The Biden administration has moved to forgive about $4.7 billion in US loans to Ukraine, State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said on Wednesday.

Legislation put forward by the UK's new Labour government to renationalise the country's rail services, most of which are privately owned, was on Wednesday given the go-ahead by parliament.

After samples of 'rotes' sold at Hamirpur's temple trust shop failed, samples of 'golgappa' water and coffee have been found to be substandard while those of mustard oil have failed the test in Himachal Pradesh's Una district.

Dominica has conferred its top award on Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his contributions to the Caribbean nation during the COVID-19 pandemic and his dedication to enhancing the bilateral partnership between India and Dominica.

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday instructed the Food Department officials not to cancel the ration cards of poor families.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has proposed seven key pillars to strengthen ties between India and the Caribbean Community, asserting that New Delhi is otally committed to taking these relations to new heights.

Chinese leader Xi Jinping urged more voices to end the Ukraine war and a ceasefire in Gaza, as he conducted a state visit to Brazil's capital, Chinese state media said.

Elon Musk outlined plans Wednesday for his new role as efficiency czar -- signaling an assault on federal spending and staffing that would be backed by President-elect Donald Trump's executive powers and a conservative Supreme Court.

Hamas' acting Gaza chief Khalil al-Hayya said in an interview with Al-Aqsa TV released on Wednesday that there would be no hostages-for-prisoners swap deal with Israel unless the war in the Palestinian enclave ended.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Wednesday announced Rs 5 lakhs ex gratia for family of a 26-year-old woman teacher who was hacked to death in the Thanjavur district of the state.

New Delhi introducing stricter measures to address escalating air pollution in the National Capital Region (NCR).

Schools, colleges and universities in Manipur's Imphal Valley would remain closed till November 23 for the safety of the students, teachers and staff, officials said on Wednesday.

An estimated 65 per cent voter turnout was recorded in the Maharashtra assembly elections on Wednesday, where the ruling BJP-led Mahayuti alliance is making a determined bid to retain power against opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) coalition.

The Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) President Raj Thackeray experienced tense moments when a purported letter 'signed' by him allegedly declared support to the Shiv Sena candidate in Worli, here on Wednesday.

A joint team of Uttarakhand Police's Special Task Force (STF) and Excise Department on Wednesday busted an illicit liquor factory being run in a house at Mukhani in Nainital district and arrested one person.

Even as Google, the internet giant, stored the world's information, it kept a lid on its internal communications - telling employees to destroy messages, to not use certain words - to avoid antitrust suits, claimed a report.

Prior to its relaunch as an electric-only brand, luxury car manufacturer Jaguar announced its 'new era ' by unveiling its new logo and branding.

Karnataka Internal Security Division DGP Pronab Mohanty on Wednesday said that the encounter with Moaist Vikram Gowda was not planned but perfect.

A 20-year-old tribal woman was allegedly assaulted and human faeces were forced into her mouth in Odisha's Bolangir district, police said on Wednesday.