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India's Tata signs up Intel as first major customer for $14 billion chip foray

The electronics-manufacturing arm of the 156-year-old salt-to-software Tata group is investing about $14 billion

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

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

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

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

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

What is the India Posts DHRUVA framework? | Explained

What will be the use cases of the Digital Hub for Reference and Unique Virtual Address (DHRUVA)?

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

Separatist Leader Shakeel Bakshi Arrested In 1996 Srinagar Violence Case

A nearly three-decade-old case has taken a major turn with the arrest of separatist leader Shakeel Ahmad Bakshi, reviving a long-stalled investig

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

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

J-K: Madrassa teacher arrested for raping minor

Jammu: A madrassa teacher was arrested on Monday for allegedly raping a minor in Jammu and Kashmirs Doda district, a police spokesperson said. Th

U.K. local politician to pay hefty fine for hiring Indian student as nanny illegally

Hina Mir, a councillor and a qualified solicitor, was found to have hired 22-year-old Himanshi Gongley for 1,200 pounds in cash a month despite h

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

India should not be dumping rice into US market; will take care of it: Trump

New York: US President Donald Trump has said that India should not be dumping rice into the United States market and he will take care of it, whi

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

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

Honduras resumes releasing election results, Trump-backed Asfura maintains lead

With 97% of the ballots tallied, Asfura, a 67-year-old former Tegucigalpa mayor, had 40.52% of the vote as election officials resumed releasing u

US Tariff Threats: Trump targets Indian Rice, Canadian fertiliser; warns 5% tariff increase on Mexico due to...

Trump made the comments during a meeting at the White House where he unveiled USD 12 billion in fresh support for American farmers. He said impor

Trump reverses US chip curbs in deal with Xi, allows Nvidia exports to China despite security fears

President Trump announced an agreement with China allowing Nvidia to export advanced H200 AI chips to approved customers, a reversal of Biden-era

Pakistans response to aggression will be swift and severe: Munir

Field Marshal Munir said that a clear message had been given to the Afghan Taliban regime in Kabul

7.5 Quake Hits Japan, Injures 23, Triggers Small Tsunami

About 480 residents were taking shelter at the Hachinohe Air Base, and 18 defense helicopters were mobilized for a damage assessment

Actor-Politician Vijay's First Rally Since Karur Stampede Today, Venue Puducherry

Actor-politician Vijay is all set to address his first public meeting in Puducherry on Tuesday, speaking from the rooftop of his campaign bus in

Morning Digest: MEA wants assurances from China that Indians wont be targeted selectively; Goa night club owners fled to Phuket after fire, say police

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Can't hear out holders before declaring a/cs fraud: RBI, SBI

Banks and RBI informed the Supreme Court that personal hearings before declaring accounts fraudulent are unfeasible due to a surge in cases. With

After 30 years, SC says it's time to let HCs look into state-related green issues

Golden Globe snubs: 'Wicked 2,' JLo, and more stars shut out of Golden Globe nominations 2026

Golden Globe nominations have left many surprised, with major stars like Jennifer Lopez and the 'Wicked' sequel notably absent. Despite critical

India condemns Pakistani strikes on Afghanistan that killed civilians; MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal says, 'we support Independence of...'

India reiterated its strong backing for Afghanistan's territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence, condemning reports of Afghan civilian

Down Cemetery Road Finale Episode 8 release date and how to watch: When will final episode drop? Here's schedule, plot, cast and crew

Down Cemetery Road Finale Episode 8 release date and how to watch is confirmed for 10 December. The Apple TV series follows art expert Sarah Tuck

PepsiCo to cut prices, eliminate products as part of a deal with Elliott Management

PepsiCo is undertaking a significant review of its North America supply chain and plans aggressive cost reductions to fuel growth, following disc

Parliament standing panel to summon airlines & DGCA next week over IndiGo fiasco

CG Powers turnaround story is an inspiration for corporate revivals

Natarajan Srinivasans book, The Great Revival: CG Powers Comeback, is an account of that revival of the company right from the acquisition by Tub

India is a rising power, but its capital is a lethal gas chamber

New Delhi faces a severe public health emergency as toxic smog blankets the capital region. Residents endure chronic headaches and itchy eyes due

Centre Court Capital closes maiden fund at Rs 410 Cr to invest in sports, social gaming cos

The firm will look to invest between Rs 8 crore and Rs 24 crore across 15 to 18 companies. It has already invested in six companies, with sports

IPLs brand valuation declined by 20% to $9.6 billion in 2025

It however pointed out that the T20 league also achieved an online broadcasting record with over 384.6 billion minutes of watch-time in the 2025

Budget 2026: Types of deficits and how they are calculated. A complete guide

Types of Deficits Explained: As Union Budget 2026 approaches, understanding fiscal deficits is crucial for assessing a nation's financial health.

Trump signals possible new tariffs on Indian rice amid farm pressure

President Trump indicated potential new tariffs on Indian rice, citing dumping concerns and aiming to support US farmers. This move, alongside po

Fake cases, twisted verdicts as petitioner files 'AI reply'

The Supreme Court encountered its first AI misuse case where a litigant submitted a response with hundreds of fabricated legal precedents. Senior

UN urged to intervene over Awami League ban in Bdesh

Paris, Dec 8: A leading international human rights organisation wrote to the United Nations Special Rapporteur, raising alarm over the ban impose

10 injured as BNP factions clash over Gazipur pick in Bangladesh

Dhaka, Dec 8: In yet another instance of escalating internal conflict within the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), at least ten people were inj

Jimmy Kimmel Live! renewed through 2027: Contract extension secured for ABC late-night show

Jimmy Kimmel Live! has been renewed through 2027, extending the host's contract with ABC. This comes after a period of criticism from Donald Trum

Russia suspends flights at four airports, warns residents of drone attacks

Temporary restrictions at the airports in Vladikavkaz, Grozny and Magas affected arriving and departing flights, Russian air transport agency Ros