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US Announces Major Defence Boost as India Signs MH-60R Seahawk Sustainment Deal

For surface missions, the helicopter can carry AGM-114 Hellfire missiles, lightweight torpedoes, and machine guns, supported by advanced radar an

Pete Hegseth Under Scrutiny From Congress Over Venezuela Boat Strikes

Pete Hegseth barely squeaked through a grueling Senate confirmation process to become secretary of defense earlier this year, facing lawmakers wa

AP Pilgrims Car Crashes Into Bridge in TN, Two Dead

The car, travelling on the Theni-Dindigul bypass near Periyakulam in Tamil Nadu, rammed into a bridge in the small hours, killing Rajesh on the s

Nepal, India to discuss supply of aviation fuel through pipeline

Officials from the two countries are set to hold a meeting next week in New Delhi, said an official at the Ministry of Commerce and Industry

Anti-labour, pro-crony codes pose threat to job security: Kharge

Opposition MPs staged a protest against new labour codes, deeming them 'anti-labour' and a threat to job security. Concerns were raised about rel

Haryana man fails to pay 1 cr. for fancy number; Minister orders income check

Last week, during an online auction for the registration number HR-88-B-8888 in the Badhra subdivision of Charkhi Dadri district, the man was dec

BJP wins 7 wards, AAPsecures 3 in MCD bypolls

Cong., All India Forward Bloc register one win each; BJP garners 45.09% vote share, AAP 34.97%, Congress 13.44%; BJP gains control of Chandni Cho

Giving laws more teeth to curb deepfakes, says Vaishnaw

Union Budget 2026: Will GST 2.0 consumption boost help Nirmala Sitharaman adhere to fiscal glide path?

India's economy is ending the fiscal year strongly. Landmark tax reforms and firm fiscal discipline are key drivers. Finance Minister Nirmala Sit

EAM Jaishankar Warns West Will Be Net Losers if Skilled Immigration Is Restricted

Jaishankar expressed confidence that Western countries will eventually find ways to balance political pressures with economic reality.

2 Divers Found Dead in Three-Wheeler, Drug Overdose Suspected: Police

On being informed by the locals, Chandrayangutta police and CLUES team rushed to the spot and examined the crime scene at 9.30 am.

November exports will erase dip seen in October, says Goyal

Who is Jimena Araya aka Rosita and why was Venezuelan model and DJ sanctioned by US? Here's complete truth, her background, links to Tren de Aragua gang

Who is Jimena Araya aka Rosita and why was Venezuelan model and DJ sanctioned by US? This explainer covers the background of Venezuelan model and

AAP winning back trust of people: Kejriwal; result of hard work: BJP

Bangladeshs Chief Adviser Yunus visits critically ill ex-PM Khaleda Zia

The Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus stayed at the hospital for nearly half an hour and urged her family, party leaders and activists to keep patienc

Telangana High Court: Stay on BC Quota Hike to Continue

However, the state government and none of the respondents has filed the counter affidavit in the said petitions and on Wednesday sought more time

Sri Lankans Sift Mud To Unearth Victims 4 Days After Deadly Cyclone

Villagers in Sri Lanka used spades on Wednesday to clear away mud as they searched for the bodies of relatives and friends days after 13 homes we

Railways Provided 5.08 Lakh Jobs; Vacancies Notified for 1.2 Lakh Jobs: Ashwini

There were 4.11 lakh recruitments in the Indian Railways during the period from 2004-2005 to 2013-and 5.08 lakh between 2014-2015 and 2024-2025.

Proof in hand, Rajnath stands by claim on Nehrus Babri plan

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh asserted that Jawaharlal Nehru wished to rebuild the Babri Mosque with public funds, citing a book based on Sardar

Who is Henry Cuellar, the 70-year-old Texas Democrat accused of acting as a foreign agent whom Trump just pardoned and what other charges did he face?

President Donald Trump issued a full and unconditional pardon to Texas Democratic Representative Henry Cuellar and his wife, Imelda. The announce

Govt plans bill to include Amaravati as Andhra capital

Two Delhi University colleges receive hoax bomb threat e-mails

Poll preparations intensify in Ernakulam as officials balance SIR and election duties

Election-related work, which began in July, reached a crucial stage with the commissioning of EVMs on Wednesday; nearly 30 officials from various

Smaller districts, bigger questions: Andhra Pradeshs administrative restructuring

Andhras administrative boundaries have been redrawn twice, but to what end?

EAM Jaishankar issues BIG warning to US, Europe: 'They would be net losers if...'

Speaking at India's World Annual Conclave 2025 in capital New Delhi on Wednesday, Jaishankar took a question on the rising political and social b

UDFs manifesto for Ernakulam district gives thrust to tourism, waste management, public transport

The manifesto outlines plans for modern technologies in waste treatment, a mobility hub in Kakkanad, tourism fairs and food fests, and new health

Delhi HC junks plea for court-monitored probe in Red Fort blast case

Crypto funds surge: Bitcoin (BTC USD) and Ethereum (ETH) ETFs see biggest weekly inflow in 7 weeks

Crypto ETFs inflows: Crypto funds experienced a significant rebound last week, recording $1.1 billion in net inflows, the largest in seven weeks.

Inter-State drug racket busted; five arrested

A missing link in Indias mineral mission

Theres a pressing need to strengthen Indias critical minerals sector but more focus needs to go into the often overlooked part of the value chain

Aurora alert: Northern lights could dazzle 15 states tonight as solar storms intensify Heres when and how to watch them

The northern lights may brighten the skies across up to 15 U.S. states tonight as heightened solar activity nears the Earth. Two factors could ca

Bangladesh's Chief Adviser Yunus Visits Critically Ill Ex-PM Khaleda Zia

Bangladesh's Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus on Wednesday visited critically ill former prime minister and Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Chairp

Kush Maini to drive latest Formula 1 car in Young Driver Test in Abu Dhabi

The test will take place December 9, two days after the 2025 Formula 1 World Champion is decided on the same track

Prasar Bharati chairperson quits abruptly

Rupee slide not a worry, says CEA V Anantha Nageswaran as FDI set to top $100 billion

Chief Economic Adviser V Anantha Nageswaran downplayed concerns over the rupee's depreciation, stating it's not pressuring inflation and expectin

5 from Bangaldesh get life in terror conspiracy case

Justice Ajay Rastogi panel visits ground zero at Velusamypuram in Karur

The members of the committee inspected the place where Vijay addressed the public from atop his campaign vehicle, and the spots were ambulances p

ET Graphics: As Rupee breaches 90, a look at who loses and who gains

The Indian rupee has hit a historic low against the dollar. This slide raises concerns about import costs and stock market stability. However, th

Chandrababu Naidu Vows To Develop AP As Model State

Naidu urged farmers to instead take support and guidance from the government to raise crops that suit the nature of soil and climatic conditions.

Deadline for microchipping pet dogs extended to Dec. 14

Watch: Cyclone Ditwah: India ramps up aid as Sri Lanka faces worst disaster in decades

India has stepped up its humanitarian mission in Sri Lanka, sending a mobile field hospital and more than 70 medical personnel as the island nati

Man murdered in Yakutpura, Police hunting for attackers

Hyderabad: A 25 year old man was brutally murdered by attackers at Rein Bazaar, Yakutpura, on Wednesday late evening. The deceased, identified as

Conservancy workers stage protest to press demands

Duma okays Reciprocal Exchange of Logistic Support pact ahead of Vladimir Putin's India visit

Russia's parliament has approved a crucial military agreement. This pact will streamline support for military forces, warships, and aircraft betw

DY CM Shivakumar Asks Employers To Grant Leave to Kerala Workers for Local Body Polls

Karnataka employers asked to help Kerala-origin workers exercise voting rights

CCB arrests man for forging land documents in Neelankarai

Venkaiah Naidu Tells Senior Politicians To Be Role Models

AP BJP chief P.V.N. Madhav felt being fortunate to hold the responsibility of party chief and described the two senior leaders -- Venkaiah Naidu

Watch: Prohibitory orders clamped in Tirupparankundram, litigants not allowed to light lamp at pillar

The Madurai district administration clamped prohibitory orders in thetemple town of Tirupparankundramlate Wednesday evening amid protests by Hind

MGM National Harbor shooting: One man shot dead while ordering food; police say no active threat while search for gunman continues

MGM National Harbor shooting: A targeted shooting at MGM National Harbor's food court on Wednesday, December 3, resulted in one fatality and one

Sunali is Indian; despite every document, she was deported: Mamata Banerjee

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee expressed concern over the alleged torture of Bengali-speaking migrant workers, who are reportedly being labeled a

US bankruptcies surge to 15-year high Recession alarms flash as filings outpace 2020 crisis

US bankruptcies 2025: US bankruptcy filings have surged to their highest level since 2020, with a 10.6% increase in the year ending September 30.

Labour Minister Mandaviya issues detailed rebuttal to Congress president Kharge on new labour codes

NEW DELHI: Union Labour and Employment Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Wednesday undertook a strong defence of the newly implemented Labour Codes .

Honda refreshes 2026 CB125R with four new colours, specs unchanged

Honda's entry-level CB125R is getting a style refresh for 2026 with four new colour options internationally. While mechanically identical, boasti

Best places to retire: How Greece made it to the top and why retirees are attracted to it

For 2026, Greece ranks first on International Livings Annual Global Retirement Index as the worlds top retirement destination. The Mediterranean

Lucky Diamond for the feature event

CEC Gyanesh Kumar Assumes Chair of International Poll Body for 2026

India to lead global electoral forum with theme of inclusive, resilient democracy

Senate exposes Russias mass kidnapping of Ukrainian children | Shocking Testimony | LIVE

Allu Arjun, Rashmika Mandanna's Pushpa 2 to release in Japan on this date, can it beat Prabhas, SS Rajamouli's Baahubali 2?

The Sukumar-directed Pushpa 2: The Rule is the third highest-grossing Indian film of all time with its global collections of Rs 1742 crore. SS Ra

J&K Government ordered payment of ex-gratia relief to persons affected by Law and Order

JAMMU, Dec 3: The Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha-led administration today announced Rs 25 lakh ex-gratia for the Next of the Kin (NoK) Click her

After SC nudge, Centre to bring back Sunali, son from Bangladesh

A pregnant woman and her son, deported earlier this year on suspicion of being Bangladeshi, will be brought back to India. The government informe

Corporate Colleges Flout BIE Rules on Student Support

Inter board dithers on taking action against colleges

Environment minister Bhupender Yadav holds high-level review meeting to discuss Delhi's air pollution

Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav has directed states and authorities to submit their 2026 annual action plans by December-end. These pl

Oval Invincibles is MI London as RIL concludes Surrey deal

Reliance Industries has acquired a significant stake in The Hundred's Oval Invincibles. The team will be known as MI London starting in 2026. Thi

Letters to The Editor December 4, 2025

Asim Munir's Policies Disastrous For Pakistan: Imran Khan

Pakistan's jailed former prime minister Imran Khan on Wednesday claimed that Field Marshall Gen Asim Munir's policies are disastrous for the coun

FIFA taps Village People for show as Trump influence dominates draw

The Village People will perform their hit song Y.M.C.A. at the 2026 World Cup draw in Washington. This event promises a star-studded lineup inclu

Severely Injured Wild Elephant Dies While Undergoing Treatment At SVZP

The tusk-less pachyderm is about 25 years old. Officials said the elephant had been lying in the water and could not stand, prompting an immediat

Sting in the tail: on Cyclone Ditwah, its impact

Ditwah devastated Sri Lanka, and exposed infrastructure gaps in India

Corporate India races to close succession gap

In the evolving landscape of corporate India, businesses are actively refining their succession planning strategies. An increasing number of orga

J&K accounts for 35% of all UAPA arrests in India from 20192023, data reveals

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir has accounted for 35% of the total arrests nationwide under the UAPA in four years period after 2019 as a total of 36

What happens when you drink two glasses of orange juice daily for two months? Pasteurized orange juice study reveals it influences genes linked to heart health and inflammation

A new study on pasteurized orange juice suggests that drinking two glasses daily for two months may improve heart health, reduce inflammation, an

Lionel Messi to visit Mumbais Wankhede on December 14, interact with young footballers

Young footballer Suhana Mandal will meet Lionel Messi thanks to the Maharashtra government's 'Maha Deva' project. This initiative provides schola

ICAR data: Madhya Pradesh leads parali burning with 52% of fire events among six states

BHOPAL: Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhans home state, Madhya Pradesh, is contributing the maximum to parali burning (paddy residu

Who are Henry Cuellar and Imelda Cuellar? Why has President Donald Trump pardoned husband-wife?

Donald Trump's pardons this year have included a string of unlikely beneficiaries who are boldfaced names and frequently politically aligned with

A dismantling of the base of environmental regulation

For an institution that has pioneered environmental protection, the top courts review of Vanashakti marks a disquieting step backward

Shake-up in J&K reservation policy: J&K cabinet clears proposal to slash EWS by 7 pc, RBA by 3 pc

Open Merit share to rise by 10%; Decision to be sent to LG for approval Jammu Tawi, Dec 3:The Jammu & Kashmir cabinet on Wednesday green-signalle

Airline Pilots Hide Mental Health Struggles To Continue Flying: Study

Commercial airline pilots often conceal mental health conditions for fear that disclosing therapy or medication, or even just seeking help, could

Jharkhand Court Exempts Hemant Soren From Appearance In 'Land Scam' Case

The Jharkhand High Court on Wednesday granted relief to Chief Minister Hemant Soren by exempting him from making a personal appearance before the

INDIA Alliance In Jharkhand Is Rock-Solid: Congress Leader KC Venugopal

Congress general secretary KC Venugopal on Wednesday dismissed reports of a rift within the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM)'s Hemant Soren-led INDIA

Iran's Khamenei Defends Hijab As More Women Flout Strict Dress Code

Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Wednesday delivered a staunch defence of the hijab as more women flout the Islamic republic's str

PM asks BJP MPs from West Bengal to keep SIR straightforward

PM asks MPs not to let the ongoing SIR become a subject of controversy in the State, where the BJP is the main Oppposition party; asks them to fo

Serving Divyangjan citizens brings punyas: LG Sinha

Extend every possible support to persons with disabilities Jammu Tawi, Dec 3:Asserting that serving persons with disabilities is an act of virtue

Prohibitory orders clamped in Tirupparankundram, litigants not allowed to light lamp at pillar

High drama continued till 9 p.m. when armed with an order passed by the judge in a contempt of court case, the litigant and members of Hindu orga

Govt notifies revised ex-gratia relief structure

Rs 125 lakh compensation for police, CAPF, defence personnel, employees, civilians for death, disabilities, injuries Jammu Tawi, Dec 3:The Jammu

Telangana Womens Commission Takes Up Inter Students Death

Panel takes suo motu action after an Intermediate student died in the hostel

State may explore policy reforms to support growth of data centre industry: Priyank

In Parliament, jailed MP Engineer Rashid calls himself MP from Tihar Jail

J&K a key focus for 100 pc 4G coverage: Centre

Says, nearly 25,000 mobile towers installed across India last year Srinagar, Dec 3:Union Minister for Communications Jyotiraditya M Scindia Wedne

Regulator Probes IndiGo After Cancellations, Delays Due To Crew Shortage

Aviation watchdog DGCA on Wednesday said it is investigating IndiGo flight disruptions, and has asked the airline to submit the reasons for the c

WB Governor Seeks 'Preventive Arrest' Of TMC MLA

The governor's step came a day after Mr Kabir threatened that National Highway 34 which passes through the district would be under the Muslims co