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Militant groups experimenting with AI, risks expected to grow
As militant groups increasingly experiment with artificial intelligence, national security experts warn of the rising risks associated with this technology
Watch: BJP appoints 45-year old Nitin Nabin as new working president
IND vs SA T20Is: Indias new ball bowlers made life difficult for us, says Aiden Markram
The pace duo of Arshdeep Singh and Harshit Rana struck early to leave South Africa reeling at 7 for 3 inside the first four overs, a setback from which the visitors never recovered
Across a year determined to see how far it could stretch the sanity of its most devoted otakus, these are the titles that actually justified the suffering
What were we really trying to achieve? Uneasy Bindra on Lionel Messis G.O.A.T Tour
Lionel Messi's three-day, four-city G.O.A.T Tour has expectedly triggered fan frenzy everywhere he has travelled
Air pollution crisis: Delhi HC advises lawyers to avail hybrid mode for appearing in court
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant also advised members of the Bar and parties-in-person to avail hybrid mode of appearance in matters listed before the Supreme Court
AbbVie Ranked #15 in the Inaugural Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For Southeast Asia 2025 List
KPMG in India receives ISO 42001 Certification for Artificial Intelligence Management from SGS
Cyble Earns G2 Users Love Us Badge and 18 Category Wins in Winter 2026 Reports
12,000 Students from 15 Nations Celebrate Ryan Groups Golden Jubilee in Mumbai
Hundreds of flights disrupted in Delhi amid intense fog
IndiGo, which has already been witnessing hundreds of flight cancellations this, announced it was cancelling 145 flights on Monday due to poor visibility conditions.
Exports up 19.37% to $38.13 billion in November
Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal said that outbound shipments in November offset the losses in October this year
Merriam-Websters 2025 word of the year is slop
It's part of a transformative technology and it's something that people have found fascinating, annoying and a little bit ridiculous says Greg Barlow, who called it an illustrative word
Motorola Edge 70 launched in India with 50 MP lenses: Price, features and sale
The mid segment phone comes with IP68 + IP69 rating for dust and water resistance. It is also being protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 7i
The police have moved the court for recording the complainants sworn statement in camera before a judicial magistrate under Section 183 of the BNSS
Watch: BJP appoints Nitin Nabin as new working president: What are the key takeaways?
District Institution of Education and Training Principal Sadananda Poonja said the headmasters will now hold sessions with teachers and make them use the AI tools in teaching
Humane Animal Society launches re-vaccination drive in eight regions of Coimbatore
Since launching the campaign, more than 3,000 dogs have already been vaccinated. The campaign is expecting to cross 6,000 dogs by December 18, 2025
PSL 2026 to be held from March 26, clashes with IPL window
PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi said that any international commitments of the Pakistan team in this window will be readjusted
WPI inflation rises to (-) 0.32% in November
WPI-based inflation was (-) 1.21% in October and 2.16% in November last year.
Authorities say they will release person of interest detained in Brown University shooting
The release means that whoever is responsible for the killing may remain at large
Watch: Delhi air crisis: AQI crosses 460, agencies trade blame as people suffer
Delhi recorded its worst air quality of the season as the AQI touched 461, placing the city in the severe plus category. The air quality panel flagged recurring negligence in dust control and road upkeep. While authorities ordered corrective action, political parties traded blame as toxic smog continued to engulf the capital and nearby NCR cities.
Four flights cancelled at Hyderabad airport as dense fog in Delhi, North India disrupts air traffic
The Ministry of Civil Aviation issued an impact alert for northern India earlier in the day, warning passengers of significant visibility issues at Delhi and other airports in the region
Auto driver stabbed to death after argument at Hyderabad auto stand
The Tolichowki police booked a case against accused Bilal, and police said efforts are under way to trace and arrest him
At a recent fashion show by Brussels-based textile company Scabal, bespoke tailors showcased premium fabrics inspired by surrealist Salvador Dalis 12 paintings
Former bureaucrat Raj Kumar Goyal sworn in as Chief Information Commissioner
The post of CIC fell vacant after Heeralal Samariya completed his term on September 13
Jimmy Lai: A Hong Kong rags-to-riches media tycoon who became fierce critic of Beijing
Lai, 78, was convicted in the landmark national security trial, which began in 2023, and could send him to prison for the rest of his life
Buses up against atiresome bottleneckat Airport Metro
Passengers arriving at the NLC India Airport Metro station in Tirusulam can easily access the bus stop located inside the airport premises, but the MTC buses cannot
Young gated community in Chennai bagscomposting project
Clover By The River in Kotturpuram was adjudged the winner; SIMPLE from Thalambur and RK Nagarra from Mandaveli made it to the finals
Polling underway for Panchayat, Civic bodies in Arunachal
Altogether, 440 candidates are contesting for 186 zilla parishad seats, while 39 are in the fray for 16 IMC wards and 21 for eight wards of the Pasighat Municipal Council (PMC)
Humanoid robots take center stage at Silicon Valley summit, but skepticism remains
The commercial boom in artificial intelligence has sparked interest in humanoid robots
Meet the students who volunteered at FIH Hockey Mens Junior World Cup in Chennai
The recently concluded FIH Hockey Mens Junior World Cup 2025 held at Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium in Egmore had dozens of students volunteering for it. The Hindu Downtown spoke to some of them on the unique opportunities for learning that this event threw up for them
Watch: Australia mourns 16 dead Bondi beach shooting, Bibi links attack to antisemitism
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced flags will fly at half-mast nationwide. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have called the incident a targeted antisemitic attack. Netanyahu said he had earlier cautioned Australia that backing Palestinian statehood could fuel antisemitism.
Air quality worsens in Delhi, Jahangirpuri logs 498 AQI
The air quality was 'severe' at 38 stations while it was 'very poor' at two stations
Bondi Beach shooting: Australian PM proposes tougher national gun laws after mass shooting in Sydney
Albanese said he would propose new restrictions, including limiting the number of guns a licenced owner can obtain
Nvidia considers increasing H200 chip output due to robust China demand, sources say
Nvidia has told Chinese clients it is evaluating adding production capacity for its powerful H200 AI chips after orders exceeded its current output level, according to two sources
GOATs Meet: Tendulkar , Chhetri and Messi Exchange Sporting Royalty in Mumbai
Mumbai, Dec 15 : The iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai became the epicentre of a The post GOATs Meet: Tendulkar , Chhetri and Messi Exchange Sporting Royalty in Mumbai appeared first on The Voice Of Sikkim .
Intel has tested chipmaking tools from firm with sanctioned China unit, sources say
Intel has tested chipmaking tools this year from a toolmaker with deep roots in China and two overseas units that were targeted by U.S. sanctions, according to two sources
Haryana IPS officer's death: Shatrujeet Kapur relieved from DGP charge
O.P. Singh, who was given the additional charge as state police chief during Shatrujeet Kapur's absence, has been appointed as officiating DGP till further orders
Netflixs $72 billion Warner Bros deal faces skepticism over YouTube rivalry claim
Netflixs $72 billion takeover of Warner Bros Discoverys studios and HBO Max will face scrutiny from U.S. and global regulators
Know your English | What does up and about mean?
JetBlue flight near Venezuela avoids 'midair collision' with U.S. Air Force tanker
They passed directly in our flight path. ... They dont have their transponder turned on, its outrageous, the JetBlue pilot said
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Shoba Narayans Namma Bangalore 2.0: Culture, Coding, Cuisine, Creativity (Rupa), a sequel to her best-selling Namma Bangalore: The Soul of a Metropolis, tells a reader how to be a Bengalurean
Jane Austen at 250 | Why most fans have got the Regency-era author wrong
Former English professor and cultural critic Harish Trivedi challenges common misconceptions about the themes and social critique in Austens works
Do we learn from our investment mistakes?
It is difficult to learn from past mistakes unless we create rules to moderate the biases we suffer from
352-m-long mat laid at Marina beach for the elderly, PwDs
Father and son behind Bondi mass shooting, Australian police say
Forty people remain in hospital following the attack, including two police officers who are in a serious but stable condition, police said. The victims were aged between 10 and 87.
A behavioural lenson misvestment
Copying the crowd may feel strategic, but its often a pattern of misvestment. Such a behaviour crystallises into investor archetypes, suggesting why same facts produce wildly different choices
15-year-old boy dies after falling from second floor
Cold wave alert for four Telangana districts on December 15
According to IMDs latest bulletin, cold wave conditions are very likely to prevail in isolated pockets of Adilabad, Kumaram Bheem Asifabad, Sangareddy and Medak.
Australia to mourn Bondi Beach shooting with flags at half-mast: PM
Flags will fly at half-mast across the country today as we pay our respects to all those lost and all those injured, Anthony Albanese said.
Maternity leave turns costly for PG doctors; doctors body seeks waiver of rejoining fee
Telangana Senior Residents Doctors Association flags issue, calls it unjustified and symptomatic of deeper systemic gaps in how maternity leave is handled across government medical colleges
RJD MP Sudhakar Singh writes to Bihar CM to set up hydroelectric projects in the Kaimur Hills
He asserted thathydroelectric projectswill not only strengthenBihars energy self-sufficiency, but will also play a crucial roleinenvironmental protection, carbon emissions reduction, employment generation for local youth, andtheoverall development oftheKaimurregion.
Fifty years ago | Equipment to fight fire: T. Nadu proposal
Delhi chokes on toxic smog; air quality panel flags recurring negligence, high dust levels
Flying squads inspected 136 road stretches maintained by the DDA; out of them, 15 showed high levels of visible dust, 38 recorded moderate dust levels, 61 had low dust intensity, and 22 were found to have no visible dust
A hundred years ago | The Ceylon Boat Mail
Uncertainty continues in Angamaly as UDF, LDF eye support of independent bloc
Three emerge as probable chairperson candidates in Aluva municipality
Names of Saiji Jolly, deputy chairperson in the outgoing council, and Lisa Johnson, chairperson of the standing committee for public works, are among the probables for the top post along with Saniya Thomas, a two-time councillor
AAP, BJP lock horns as air quality hits seasons worst
Oppn. party cites governance lapses, says pollution persistingdespite no stubble burning; no local factors responsible, western disturbance-induced stagnation behind bad air, says BJP spokesperson
Surge in patients with respiratory issues in past twodays, say doctors
Delhi govt. to create a digital database of agricultural land
AAP accuses Delhi govt. of giving hospitals construction work to private companies
An unprecedented situation in Maharashtra
For the first time, there was no LOP in both Houses during the winter session
Time to pause: On retail inflation, data takeaways
The Reserve Bank of India should wait to see the impact of lower interest rates on demand
Courts must protect, not regulate free speech
Any attempt at further regulating the right to freedom of speech and expression must be scrutinised, especially when it comes from the top court
Addressing an anomaly: On stubble burning, burnt-area estimates
The Centre must make burnt-area estimates of stubble public
The right moment to boost India-Ethiopia ties
With Ethiopia attempting to build a new national consensus, its engagement with India can be developed across multiple domains
Abhishek not worried about Gill and Suryakumars dip in form
Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan releases postage stamp in honour of Perumbidugu Mutharaiyar
Arshdeep adept at swinging it his way and rising to the occasion
In the last three-and-a-half years that he has been an international cricketer the left-arm pacer has displayed resilience and mental toughness apart from immense skills; as India heads into the final straight of preparations ahead of the defence of T20 World Cup crown, Arshdeep will be keen to bounce back from the mauling in the second T20I
T.N. BJP organises three-day training programme for BLAs
Despite Seeman attending right wing outfits event, NTK leaders rule out NDA tie-up
Packiarasan Sethuramalingam, a close party aide of Mr. Seeman and spokesperson, says while it is true they want to send their representatives into the State Assembly, it needs to be only on their terms
130 differently abled shine at roller skating campionships in Vizag
Jipmers campaign focuses on persons with disabilities
The campaign, launched during the observance of International Day of Persons with Disabilities, features a series of programmes aimed at creating awareness, fostering inclusivity, and celebrating the talents of persons with disabilities
High voltage transformer catches fire at Manali substation
The heat generated by the fault caused a small fire which was later brought under control
DRM Cup football tourney kicks off in Vizag
Puducherry to increase fleet of electric buses
Transport Commissioner A.S. Sivakumar says Puducherry plans to run 50 buses on intra-city routes (mofussil) and the remaining on urban routes
Over 17k participate in ENCs Navy Marathon in Vizag
Indian School of Nature wins Climate Guardian Award at TOFT 2025
Agra-based institution recognised for work in climate action and sustainable tourism
Nainar Nagenthran calls on Amit Shah in New Delhi
He says it is only a courtesy call and he has not discussed anything related to the alliance
Neither Amit Shah nor Sangh army can succeed in Tamil Nadu, says Chief Minister Stalin
He accuses the right wing of spreading lies and regressive ideas disguised as honey-coated pills to deceive the people. He says the ideology of the DMK is an antidote to politics of the BJP
600 girls protected from cervical cancer
Shamanur: Senior-most MLA, Lingayat leader, industrialist and more
Senior-most incumbent MLA in India and a Lingayat strongman of the Congress, 94-year-old Shamanur Shivashankarappa, who passed away on Sunday, will be remembered not just for the empire he built as an industrialist and educationist, but also for his politics and the work he did as president of the All India Veerashaiva Lingayat Mahasabha
