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After Australias social media ban, UK wants Big Tech to block nudity on devices: Report
The UK government may ask Apple and Google to implement controls to prevent device users from taking or viewing nude images without first verifying their ages, reported The Financial Times
Watch: Massacre in Sydney: On the Bondi Beach shootings, hate crimes
Australia should enhance monitoring of religious extremism
CM Revanth meets Sonia Gandhi in Delhi, presents Telangana Rising 2047 Vision Document
During the meeting, the Chief Minister briefed Ms. Gandhi on the Telangana Rising Global Summit 2025, which was held in the State on December 8 and 9
Israeli tourists among nine passengers injured in bus accident near Dindigul
Watch: IPL 2026 auction: Teams eye key buys to fill crucial gaps
Ten teams to fill 77 slots with cumulative purse of 237.55 crore
Waterlogging, pollution are legacy problems, working to find solutions: Delhi CM Rekha Gupta
Hitting out at Congress and AAP, the CM said they were in power for 15 and 10 years, respectively, but did not do anything
Realme launches Narzo 90 and Narzo 90x in India
Both the Narzo 90 series smartphones come with a 7,000 mAh battery along with a 60W in-box charger
Supreme Court suggests cases involving 'hardcore, professional criminals could be taken over by NIA
The SC said such cases scattered across States in various trial courts could be brought under one roof
K. Gayatri brought alive her guru Suguna Purushothamans diverse oeuvre in her tribute concert
Gayatris performance showcased the lyrical depth and rhythmic innovations in the legendary musicians Carnatic compositions.
U.S. firm Maximus to set up tech delivery centre in Telanganas Hyderabad
The facility, Maximus has proposed, will play a strategic role in supporting global government programmes in health, social services and digital governance
Low visibility disrupts flight operations at Delhi airport, 126 flights cancelled on Dec. 16
IndiGo also said it cancelled 110 flights on December 16 due to disruptions caused by bad weather at the Delhi airport
The duo performed at Kartik Fine Arts annual festival 2025 held at Narada Gana Sabha. Lalgudi siblings G.J.R. Krishnan and Vijayalakshmis concert was a journey from structured kritis to experimental horizons
Alexa in 2025: What all did Indians ask the virtual voice assistant this year
Indians turned to Alexa to know Elon Musk, Mukesh Ambani, Gautam Adani, and Jeff Bezos net worth-related queries
Work on coastal berth at Hangarkatta in Udupi awaiting final nod from Union Government
Ports and Inland Transport Department intends to commence work by January and complete major portions of the work before onset of monsoon
Jordans Crown Prince drives PM Modi to countrys largest museum in special gesture
Jordan is the first leg of the Prime Minister's four-day, three-nation tour, which will also take him to Ethiopia and Oman
Supreme Court hearing on SIR LIVE: Bench to continue hearing petitions challenging exercise
In its previous sitting, the court said that migration stated in the SIR order could include crossings into India, underscoring the ECIs reason to verify citizenship
MetaComp and Stable Join Forces to Redefine Cross-Border Payments with Stablecoins
Partnership integrates StableChain into MetaComps StableX Network to deliver faster, more transparent, and compliant global fund flows.
Meet the Auto Queens: This Tamil documentary highlights Chennais women auto drivers
Auto Queens, which premiered recently in Chennai, is a powerful social documentary on the struggles and self-confidence of women and transgender transport workers
Goa nightclub fire: Thai authorities deport Luthra brothers to India
Marine exports see 20% growth in past few months: Piyush Goyal
In the last 12 months, 102 marine fish export establishments have been registered in the European Union, a bloc of 27 nations, says Piyush Goyal
Ahn Bo-hyun and Lee Joo-been speak about starring in Spring Fever, shooting the series in picturesque Pohang, and meeting the expectations set by the original web novel
Lok Sabha refers Bill to set up higher education commission to joint committee of Parliament
The joint committee will comprise 21 members of the Lok Sabha and 10 from the Rajya Sabha. The proposed committee will submit its report by the last day of the first part of the 2026 Budget Session
Powerlifter Vishwas Gowda wins three gold medals at WRPF World Championship 2025 in Moscow
Vishwas topped the podium in Full Powerlifting, Bench Press and Push Pull events
Seven-year-old girl dies after being pushed from fourth floor in Malkajgiri
Police said preliminary investigation suggested that the accused was suffering from mental health issues, though the exact motive behind the act is yet to be established
Philippines confirms Indian national among Bondi gunmen who allegedly visited country
A spokesperson said that Sajid Akram, 50, an Indian national and Australian resident, travelled on an Indian passport, while his son Naveed Akram, 24, an Australian national, used an Australian passport
Three-day inter-collegiate math fest in Bengaluru
The three-day event will feature a range of activities, including Ganita Jnana Sabha, Model-O Math, Mathtoon, Brainy Bytes, and other math-centric competitions showcasing young mathematical talent
Hard water can impact hair and skin: heres how you can prevent the damage
Battling hard water problems is a reality for many who live in cities. By incorporating a few changes into your daily routine, you can mitigate the damage and bring back a healthy, natural glow
Pakistan seeks oil deal with Russia as energy ministries hold talks: report
Russia also discussed upgrading a refinery in Pakistan with Russian companies involved, Russian Energy Minister Sergei Tsivilev had said in November
Funds amounting to 988 crore released to Andhra under MGNREGA: Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar
Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar said the release would ensure timely wage payments to rural workers and strengthen livelihood security across Andhra Pradesh
Ai+ Smartphone to launch its first flip phone NovaFlip in Q1 2026
NovaFlip will run on NxtQuantum OS which the company said is designed to adapt intelligently across folded and open states
IND vs SA fourth T20I: Pressure building on Suryakumar as India eye series win over South Africa
The third game was an ideal opportunity for Suryakumar Yadav to rediscover his touch while India chased a modest 118-run target, but the ease that once made him the top ranked batter in the world was noticeably missing
B. Sairam takes over as new chief of Coal India
He would be taking charge from Sanoj Kumar Jha, also the Additional Secretary at the Ministry of Coal, who held interim charge at Coal India.
Search for Brown University shooter continues as questions swirl about U.S. campus security
The FBI said the man is about 5 feet, 8 inches (173 centimetres) tall, with a stocky build. The agency offered a $50,000 reward for information leading to the identification, arrest and conviction of the person responsible
IPL auction 2026 LIVE: Ten teams to fill 77 slots with cumulative purse of 237.55 crore
Cameron Green could well be the biggest beneficiary of IPLs skewed demand-supply market dynamic surrounding seam-bowling all-rounders during the auction
Congress questions Centre after Lok Sabha says no Nehru papers missing from PMML
Union Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat said this in a written response to a query in the Lok Sabha by BJP MP Sambit Patra
Karnataka tops National Energy Conservation Awards 2025
President Droupadi Murmu presented the award at Vigyan Bhavan in New Delhi
CES 2026: LG to unveil Micro RGB evo, set new benchmark for LCD TVs
At the core of the LG Micro RGB evo is a significant evolution in Micro RGB technology, using LG TVs smallest individual RGB LEDs combined with OLED-level control over each backlight
Stock markets decline during early trade
Sensex and Nifty dragged down by persistent foreign fund outflows and weak global market trends that dented investors' sentiment
Parliament Winter session Day 12 LIVE: Discussion on electoral reforms to continue today
Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) is likely to be introduced in the House
Opposition boycotts Chhattisgarh Assembly proceedings over paddy procurement issue
Congress members alleged that the scale of mismanagement and the problems faced by farmers since the beginning of the season were unprecedented
25 years later, Uttarakhand Police arrest key accused in Himgiri Plantation fraud case
Two brothers had formed a company, Himgiri Plantation, in 1993. They promised investors attractive returns, including doubling their money in a short span, says the complainant
Meta tolerates rampant ad fraud from China to safeguard billions in revenue
Though Chinas authoritarian government bans use of Meta social media by its citizens, Beijing lets Chinese companies advertise to foreign consumers on the globe-spanning platforms
Thai authorities deport Luthra brothers to India
The deportation comes amid an ongoing probe into the deadly blaze, which triggered widespread outrage and led to scrutiny over alleged safety violations and lapses by the nightclub management
U.S. military says it carried out strikes on three vessels in eastern Pacific
The United States struck more than 20 vessels in the Pacific Ocean and Caribbean Sea near Venezuela as part of a military campaign President Donald Trump has launched on drug smuggling from the region
Child protection is being treated as a governance priority in Odisha
Nvidia unveils new open-source AI models amid boom in Chinese offerings
Nvidia said on Monday it acquired AI software firm SchedMD, as the chip designer doubles down on open-source technology
Tesla board made $3 billion via stock awards that eclipsed tech peers
The analysis found CEO Elon Musks brother Kimbal has earned nearly $1 billion since 2004, based on the appreciated value of stock options held or liquidated
Does India need to upgrade its biosecurity measures? | Explained
What is the Biological Weapons Convention? Are non-state actors also pursuing biological tools?
French first lady apologises for slur after feminist backlash
The first lady was referring to a description she made of activists who disrupted a December 7 stand-up show she attended of a French actor accused of but not charged with rape
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From sidelines to boardrooms: nature-based solutions, no longer nice to have
According to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), annual investment must reach $384 billion by 2025 to meet global biodiversity, restoration and climate goals more than double the current levels
Are methane emissions in India being missed?
Satellites show that emissions at key sites can be up to 10 times higher than estimates
Despite the commissioning of Namma Metros Yellow Line, large sections of the double-decker flyover that runs alongside the elevated corridor remain incomplete, continuing to test the patience of thousands of daily commuters
Small plane crashes in central Mexico, killing at least 7 people, official says
Officials said the plane had apparently tried to land on a soccer field but hit the metal roof of a nearby business, starting a large fire
Security beefed up for Ashes Test after Bondi shooting
Cricket Australia and the England and Wales Cricket Board released a joint statement to pay tribute to the victims of the Bondi tragedy
Trump sues BBC for defamation over editing of January 6 speech
Review of LailaLalamis The Dream Hotel, longlisted for the Womens Prize for Fiction 2025
A chilling reflection on surveillance and personal freedom, the novel could have done with tighter editing and greater exploration of other characters
How is Asia-like artemisinin resistance emerging in Africa?
A new study has found that any place with heavy artemisinin use and favourable conditions could become a new hotspot for resistance, and that in some parts of Africa, the frequency of resistance markers is gradually increasing. However, there might be a window of time to act before the problem becomes widespread
Advanced radiosurgery treats patient with decade-long seizures
Radiosurgery required no incisions, caused no brain retraction, and avoided the risks of disconnecting delicate limbic pathways
Five cyber offenders detained under Goondas Act
So far, the Cyber Crime Wing has detained 48 cyber crime offenders under the Goondas Act in 2025 and 35 in 2024
PWD mandates protective gear, insurance for sewage workers in Delhi
According to the SOP, the minimum total insured should be of 1 crore with the engineer-in-charge being nominated as the loss payee
U.S. officials say Washington has agreed to give Ukraine security guarantees in peace talks
In a statement, European leaders in Berlin said they and the U.S. committed to work together to provide robust security guarantees, including a European-led multinational force Ukraine supported by the U.S.
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader joins BJP ahead of Municipal Corporationelections
Calling it a tough decision, Tejasvi said, I want to do a lot of development work in my constituency and expect that under the leadership of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis I would be able to do that. It is hard and painful to leave the party, who gave me identity.
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Army celebrates Vijay Diwas, hails indigenous technology
The Defence Ministry said the celebrations highlighted the Indian Armys steady transformation into a modern, innovative and self-reliant force
Goa HC orderssuomotu PIL over illegal nightclubs afterArporafire kills 25
The court has called for coordinated response across local bodies, appointed amicus curiae to map violations statewide. It issued the order while hearing a petition which alleged that the authorities failed to act against Birch by Romeo Lane, where the fire accident occurred, despite repeated complaints.
How illicit cultivation of cannabis has left the verdant hills of Kandhamal in the weeds
Thrikkakara municipality sees two contenders for chairperson post
In Kochi Corporation, Palluruthy is LDFs only bright spot
The front performed relatively better in certain pockets and far worse in others across the four CPI(M) area committee limits within the civic body
A broad-based development model
A balanced development strategy, integrating rapid industrialisation with strong social welfare and sustainability initiatives, has positioned T.N. as a role model for other States
N95 masks, hydration support given to traffic police personnel
PCC delegation in New Delhi to discuss preparations for 2026 Assembly poll
Lt. Governor inaugurates renovated dhobikhanas, modern fish market
Teachers urged to adopt AI, data analytics in pedagogy
Letters to The Editor December 16, 2025
Varied themes, styles mark group expo at Contemporary Art Gallery
RINL-VSP observes energy conservation week
President to visit Vellore on December 17
To invest 50 crore to expand its distillery off Kanakpura Road, scale upproduction facilities in other parts of the country
Ancient Indian statecraft as a model of hope
Indias approach to the world has been shaped by an inherited sense of what a political community should value, how it should act, and what kind of order it should aim to build
Massacre in Sydney: on the Bondi Beach shootings, hate crimes
Australia should enhance monitoring of religious extremism
Higher GDP growth: need for cautious optimism
The second-quarter GDP estimate of 8.2% signals a strong short-term performance alongside moderate inflation, but the apparent strength masks multiple structural challenges and sectoral disparities that complicate the narrative of broad-based expansion
