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Trump Says Does Not Need Congress To Launch Strikes in Venezuela

United States has conducted multiple air strikes since September against alleged drug-trafficking boats in the Caribbean and Pacific, causing at

Childhood Friends Elected Sarpanchs With Identical 43-Vote Margin

: Two auto drivers, who studied together till Class 10 in Adilabad, scripted a rare electoral coincidence by winning sarpanch polls in neighbouri

Napoli Beat AC Milan In Italian Super Cup Semifinal

The Serie A champions will face the winner of second semi-final between Bologna and Inter Milan in Monday's final

Shortest Day of the Year Descending on the Northern Hemisphere: Heres What to Know

The word solstice comes from the Latin words sol for sun and stitium which can mean pause or stop.

SIR in Gujarat: Draft electoral roll to be published on December 19

Gandhinagar: The process of preparing the draft electoral roll under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) 2025 in Gujarat has entered its final s

Bangladesh: Protesters Hold Sit-in Outside Indian Assistant HC

Those who assembled in front of the Indian Assistant High Commission shouted slogans protesting Hadi's killing, alongside anti-Awami League and a

Whos the Indian baddie?

Social media would have you believe that Indian baddies gorgeous girls grooving at a Tyla concert are finally having a moment. But do you have

Bangladesh protest: Sharif Osman Hadi's death sparks nationwide protests, anti-India slogans; here's how events unfolded overnight

Bangladesh protests have gripped the country after the death of youth leader Sharif Osman Hadi. Protests have spread nationwide, with demonstrato

SHANTI Bill to boost India's civil nuclear sector for generations to come: Harsh Shringla

Participating in the debate on the Sustainable Harnessing of Atomic Energy for Transformation (SHANTI) Bill in the Rajya Sabha, Shringla said tha

Chouhan tears into Opposition over din in LS, calls conduct by INDIA MPs a blot

NEW DELHI: Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Thursday flayed the Congress and other INDIA bloc parties for disrupting the Lok S

Children test HIV positive in Satna: M.P. govt suspends 3, including blood bank in-charge

The action was taken based on the preliminary report of a committee formed to investigate the case of transfusion of infected blood in Satna

Trump signs executive order that would reclassify marijuana as less dangerous drug

The switch would move marijuana away from its current classification as a Schedule I drug, alongside heroin and LSD

Names of 16L MGNREGS workers out

NEW DELHI: About a month before the Centre introduced the Viksit BharatGuarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VBG RAM G) Bill, 2025,

Science quiz: The discovery of Epimetheus

Australia announces gun buyback, day of 'reflection' after Bondi shooting

PM Albanese said it would be the largest gun buyback effort since 1996, when Australia cracked down on firearms in the wake of a shooting that ki

Sharif Osman Bin Hadi, Bangladeshi student uprising leader succumbs to injuries after assassination attempt. Who was he?

Anti-India protests have rocked Bangladesh after the death of Sharif Osman Hadi, a prominent youth leader of the countrys 2024 pro-democracy upri

Raipur Diary | High-tech Nava Raipur; ifs and buts

Nava Raipur, the much-publicised new capital of Chhattisgarh, has been in the spotlight since it was declared the countrys first completely debt-

Belgiums top court clears Mehul Choksis extradition to India

Imposing costs of Euros 104 on Choksi, the court upheld the view of the Indictment Chamber of Antwerp Court of Appeal

TikTok US deal update: Oracle-led joint venture set to launch in 2026 what this means for ByteDance

TikTok US deal 2026: TikTok is set to become a US joint venture. Oracle, Silver Lake, and MGX will lead the new entity. American investors will h

No action against men who got Rs 10K under women yojna

PATNA: The Bihar government on Thursday clarified that it would not take coercive action against the 470 differently abled men who received Rs 10

Ashes 3rd Test: England All Out For 286, Trail Australia By 85

Australia lead the five-Test series 2-0 and will retain the Ashes if they win or draw, after back-to-back eight-wicket thumpings in Perth and Bri

OnePlus 15R Review | A balancing act between battery and performance

OnePlus 15R positions itself right between the full-fledged flagship OnePlus 15 and the more compact OnePlus 13s, bringing the latest Qualcomm Sn

Abhishek club asked for logo on Messi day jersey

KOLKATA: TMC national general secretary Abhishek Banerjees Diamond Harbour Football Club (DHFC) had on November 10 approved use of DHFC logo by s

Australia launches largest gun buyback scheme since Port Arthur in the wake of Bondi terror attack

Australia is initiating its biggest gun buyback program since 1996. This follows a deadly terrorist attack at Bondi Beach during a Hanukkah celeb

Lok Sabha passes VB-G RAM G Bill to replace MGNREGA amid opposition uproar

The Lok Sabha passed the G RAM G Bill by a voice vote amid uproar by the opposition. The speaker adjourned the Lok Sabha for the day after the bi

TikTok Signs Deal To Sell US Unit To American Investors, Including Oracle, Silver Lake

The deal is expected to close on Jan. 22, according to an internal memo seen by The Associated Press

US announces USD 11 billion arms package for Taiwan, China protests

The State Department announced the sales late Wednesday during a nationally televised address by President Donald Trump, who made scant mention o

Plea on enhancing quality of packaged drinking water: Luxury litigation, says SC

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Thursday declined to entertain a PIL seeking enforcement of global standards for packaged drinking water, terming

Protests Erupt in Bangladesh Post Activist's Death

Inqilab Mancha spokesperson Sharif Osman Hadi, who was critically injured in a gun attack in Dhaka last Friday, died while undergoing treatment a

EU leaders meet to discuss major loan package for Ukraine

European Council President Antonio Costa, who is chairing Thursdays meeting in Brussels, has vowed to keep leaders negotiating until an agreement

Coffee grounds may help remove toxic metals from water

In 202122, the world consumed more than 176 million 60-kg bags of coffee. That demand generates massive volumes of spent coffee grounds, most of

Right to dignity prevails over press freedom

NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court held on Thursday that an individuals right to dignity and reputation overrides the freedom of press. Justice C Su

Rare smog spike hits Beijing as air quality turns very unhealthy

Chinas national observatory on Wednesday issued a yellow alert for heavy fog in some parts of the country, saying that thick fog is expected to s

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Private jet crashes at North Carolina airport; ex-NASCAR driver Greg Briffle among 7 killed

The North Carolina State Highway Patrol said the plane had just taken off when it turned back to land before crashing

Trump Orders Marijuana Reclassified as Less Dangerous Drug

The long-awaited move will take marijuana out of the most hazardous category of narcotics alongside heroin and LSD, although it does not legalize

Thai queen Suthida wins gold medal in sailing at Southeast Asian Games

Queen Suthida, the wife of King Maha Vajiralongkorn, competed in the mixed keelboat SSL47 category, on a 47-foot (14-metre) sailboat with nine ot

Trump signs Executive Order to reclassify marijuana as less dangerous drug

Banking sector strength lifts SBI; technical setup points to fresh upside

Cannabis compounds CBD and THC show promise in fighting ovarian cancer

Researchers found that after being treated with CBD or THC, fewer and smaller colonies of cancer cells were formed. Both compounds worked to prev

School Holiday December 19: Schools to remain closed in THESE states today due to...; Check state-wise list here

Extreme cold waves, rising pollution, and local holidays are causing school closures and schedule changes across India on December 19, 2025. Delh

US President Donald Trump's BIG decision on Marijuana drug, signs executive order to reclassify it as...

US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday related to marijuana. Marijuana was previously in the Schedule I category, where

Retired NASCAR Driver Greg Biffle, Family Among 7 Killed in North Carolina Plane Crash

The Cessna C550 erupted into a large fire when it hit the ground. It had departed Statesville Regional Airport, about 45 miles (72 kilometers) no

Nitish hijab row escalates: Giriraj Singh says woman can 'go to hell', clamour for apology grows

If someone is going to collect an appointment letter, should they not show their face? Is this some Islamic country? Nitish Kumar acted as a guar

Brewing for profitability: Inside Third Wave Coffees FY2026 playbook

After attaining the 200-cafes milestone recently, Third Wave Coffee Roasters is planning to open a 100 more in FY2026. The focus will be on newer

Citizens feel opposition's criticism of government is pessimistic: Jyotiraditya Scindia

Who was Sharif Osman Hadi? Anti-India Bangladesh youth leader who died in Singapore week after being shot in Dhaka

Sharif Osman Hadi, Bangladesh's youth leader, who was shot by masked men near a mosque in Dhaka in an assassination attempt, died in Singapore. H

Who was Sharif Osman Hadi? Anti-India Bangladesh youth leader who died in Singapore weeks after being shot in Dhaka

Sharif Osman Hadi, Bangladesh's youth leader, who was shot by masked men near a mosque in Dhaka in an assassination attempt, died in Singapore. H

Will bid for 2036 Olympics, sports infrastructure gaps being plugged: Mandaviya

The Hindus 10 best books of 2025 | Non-fiction

From loss, remembrance to hope, these books explore ideas that resonate with these fraught times

The Hindus 10 best books of 2025 | Fiction

Impactful stories that explore diverse themes and narratives

ED attaches Rs 3,400 crore assets linked to Pearl group, promoter

Nike stock fell 10% today after earnings: Why tariffs and falling margins spooked NKE investors

Nike stock today: Nike's stock plunged over 10% as gross margins declined for a second straight quarter, impacted by tariffs and inventory cleara

Morning Digest: Opposition sits on overnight protest in Parliament against passage of VB-G RAM G Bill; violence erupts in Bangladesh after wounded youth leader dies, and more

Here is a select list of stories to start the day.

Collegium recommends appointment of 5 HC judges as chief justices

Trump signs $1 trillion annual defence bill without fanfare

The sweeping legislation determines everything from how many ships, aircraft and missile systems are bought, to a pay raise for the troops, to ho

Here are some Christmas-themed books that inspire a kinder and greener celebration

These books invite intention, sustainability and generosity into our festivities

Reviews of Eric Chopras Ghosted and Sanjoy K. Roys Theres a Ghost in My Room

Two writers go in search of jinns and spirits wandering across Delhis monuments and homes

Protection from wildlife trade for manta rays | Green Humour by Rohan Chakravarty

Review of Lonely People Meet, novel by Sayantan Ghosh

Ghoshs writing avoids excess and highlights the small moments that count

Column | Top books to read this December

A selection of crisp yet compulsive reads to carry into the new year

POWERGRID and Africa50 to develop transmission infrastructure in Kenya

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 18: For the development of critical transmission infrastructure in Kenya, Power Grid Corporation of India Limi

Visibility and inclusion- advancing the case of children with disabilities

The cascade of other inadequacies in society that inhibits children with disabilities from achieving their full potential continues to be a call

Interview with Manish Gaekwad, author of memoir Nautch Boy

A son gets closure after writing about his mother and his life in the kothas

New life into old narratives | Review of Forgotten Footprints by Prateek Dasgupta

Dasgupta excavates stories of lesser-known civilisations from the past

LIC employees oppose 100% FDI in Insurance sector

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 18: Class-I Officers and Class-III & IV employees of the Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) held massiv

Max Hospital Dwarka launches Ortho, Cardiac Surgery OPD services in Jammu

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 18: Max Super Speciality Hospital, Dwarka today announced the launch of its exclusive Cardiac Surgery and Orth

No Evidence Pillar Meant For Lighting Lamps: Tamil Nadu To Court On Deepam Row

Arguments concluded in the writ appeal over the Thiruparankundram hill lamp dispute, with the Tamil Nadu government opposing a single judges orde

NIRC organizes one day Residential Sub-Regional Conference

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 18: A one day Residential Sub-Regional Conference organized by the Northern India Regional Council (NIRC) of T

File Muda scam report involving Sidda by Dec 23, court tells Lokayukta police

Jim Hunt dies at 88: Four-term North Carolina governor and education reform champion passes away

Jim Hunt death: Former North Carolina Governor Jim Hunt, a champion of public education and a key figure in the state's economic transformation,

Zohran Mamdani Appointee Resigns Over Old Antisemitic Social Media Posts

One of New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani 's appointees has resigned over social media posts she made more than a decade ago that featured

On a building spree: Consumer cos, auto inc push capex pedal

Major Indian consumer goods and auto companies are boosting manufacturing investments over the next two years. Firms like Nestle, Godrej Consumer

Several steps being taken against pollution, results to show in coming years: Bhupender Yadav

Bahraich wolf attacks | Terror before sundown

A series of wolf attacks in theBahraichdistrict of Uttar Pradesh has left 9 children and an elderly couple dead and 30 injured over the past thre

23-Year-Old Shooter Raped At Faridabad Hotel, 3 Arrested: Cops

Three people, including a woman, have been arrested in connection with the alleged rape of a 23-year-old female shooter at a hotel here, police s

Hanumans guidance

PM Modi getting highest civilian honour of Oman grand endorsement of his statesmanship: Shah

NEW DELHI, Dec 18 : Union Home Minister Amit Shah said Thursday that Omans highest civilian honour bestowed upon Prime Minister Narendra Modi is

Indian Mens, Womens teams clinch 2025 Roll Ball World Cup Titles in Dubai

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 18: Bringing immense pride to the nation, the Indian Mens and Womens Roll Ball teams emerged victorious

India, Oman ink free trade agreement as PM Modi holds talks with Sultan Haitham

MUSCAT, Dec 18 : India and Oman on Thursday signed a free trade agreement, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks with Sultan Haitham bin Tar

Trump and India

Harsha Kakar kakarharsha@gmail.com The recent tele-conversation between PM Modi and US President Donald Trump came while Trump was contemplating

Stock market today: Why S&P 500, Dow rebounds after 4-day slump, Nasdaq jumps 1.38% inflation eases and AI stocks rally, led by strong Micron earnings

S&P 500, Dow, Nasdaq today: US stock market surged on Thursday, breaking a four-day slump as investors celebrated lower-than-expected inflation f

Silent Struggle of Indias Talented Youth

Dr Vikas Sharma drvikassharma20202020@gmail.com Across India, there are students who used to shine brightly. They were the toppers in their schoo

UN elects former Iraqi President Barham Salih as head of refugee agency

The United Nations General Assembly has approved former Iraqi President Barham Salih as the next head of the U.N. refugee agency, its first from

Batting-friendly pitch awaits in Ahmedabad

AHMEDABAD, Dec 18: Ahmedabads Narendra Modi Stadium is no stranger to the Indian team, with the Men in Blue having played multiple matches at the

India have been better team in T20Is: Steyn

New Delhi, Dec 18: The ongoing India-South Africa series remains fiercely contested, with two possible outcomes before the final game: South Afri

Opposition Sits On Overnight Protest Against Passage Of G RAM G Bill

Opposition leaders staged a 12-hour overnight protest dharna in Parliament complex on Thursday night, while protesting against the passage of the

Vaughan urges England to avoid major overhaul

London, Dec 18: Former England captain Michael Vaughan has advised against sweeping changes to Englands playing group, even if their Ashes campai

England struggle in 3rd Ashes Test

Lyon moves to second on Australias all-time bowling list Adelaide, Dec 18: Nathan Lyon took two wickets to move past Glenn McGrath for second pla

BCCI to reassess North India fixtures amid fog concerns: Shukla

New Delhi, Dec 18: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is set to review the scheduling of matches in North India between December 15