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Smokes fly thick and fast as Thakur says Didi MPs vaping in complex

NEW DELHI: The Lok Sabha witnessed uproar on Thursday after BJP MP Anurag Thakur accused an unnamed Trinamool Congress member of smoking an e-cig

Row over quality of Kerala medicine

NEW DELHI: The Rajya Sabha on Thursday witnessed a protest during Zero Hour from the CPI(M) over allegations of spurious and substandard medicine

In a 1st, Bihar to conduct panchayat polls through EVMs, not ballot papers

PATNA: For the first time, Bihar is set to conduct panchayat elections next year through electronic voting machines (EVMs), in a shift from tradi

Ranchi Diary | New SOP to tackle stray dog menace in state

Amid the debate over stray dogs, the Jharkhand government has drawn up an action plan to tackle the canine problem and released a standard operat

Maharashtra debt moves up from Rs 7.8L cr to 9.3L cr this year

MUMBAI: With continuous high-interest borrowing and the tabling of over additional Rs 75,000 crore supplementary demands in the ongoing Maharasht

Thailand Prime Minister gets royal approval to dissolve Parliament, hold elections early next year

The election for the House of Representatives would be held 45 to 60 days after the Royal Decree, a period while Mr. Anutin will head a caretaker

Aston Villa Wins 8th Straight Game With 2-1 Victory Over Basel In Europa League

Villa is tied with Lyon and Midtjylland atop the standings of the second-tier European competition on 15 points with five wins from six games

Michael Ma: Hong Kong-born Canadian Conservative MP Michael Ma locks X account after crossing the floor to join Liberals

Michael Ma, the MarkhamUnionville MP, locked his X account after the Conservative MP crossed the floor to join the Liberals, bringing the governm

'It's got to be one source...': Trump signs executive order aimed at curbing state AI laws

UK Police Hunt Suspects After 600 British Empire Artefacts Stolen From Museum

More than 600 artefacts relating to the history of the British Empire and Commonwealth have been stolen from the collection of Bristol Museum, po

Reddit Files Legal Challenge To Australia Social Media Ban

This week, Australia became the first country to ban under-age users from a raft of popular apps and websites -- Facebook, YouTube, Instagram and

Bank Holiday on December 12: Are banks open or closed in your state? Check state-wise list here

On December 12, 2025, banks will remain open across India except in Meghalaya, where a regional holiday is observed for the death anniversary of

NASA Loses Contact With its Maven Spacecraft Orbiting Mars For Past Decade

Launched in 2013, Maven began studying the upper Martian atmosphere and its interaction with the solar wind once reaching the red planet the foll

Yuvraj Singhs Birthday: Remembering the milestones of a true cricket legend

Cricket icon Yuvraj Singh, celebrated for his explosive batting and match-winning performances, made a remarkable debut in the 2000 ICC Champions

Trump signs order to boost oversight of proxy advisory firms

President Donald Trump has signed an order increasing oversight of the proxy advisory industry, directing agencies to review if top firms like In

Sudan civil war: Deepening humanitarian crisis

With close to 10 million people fleeing their homes, the displacement crisis in Sudan is currently the largest and fastest growing

Motilal Oswal recommends Buy on Titan as technicals signal sustained strength

Man Accused of Killing Charlie Kirk Appears in Court For 1st Time

Prosecutors have charged Tyler Robinson with aggravated murder in the Sept. 10 shooting of the conservative activist on the Utah Valley Universit

Trump signs executive order to block state AI regulations

President Trump signed an executive order Thursday to block states from creating their own AI regulations, citing concerns about stifling innovat

Vaccines Do Not Cause Autism: Who

WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told a press conference in Geneva that autism was not a side-effect of vaccines

If U.S. happy with India's offer, Trump admin should sign trade deal on dotted lines: Piyush Goyal

Mr. Goyal welcomed the Trump administration's views on India's offer, but refrained from giving a deadline for the signing of the long-awaited fr

Copyright Act may be updated for AI royalty

The government is considering changes to the Copyright Act. This is to create a system for paying royalties to creators whose work is used to tra

Trump 'Frustrated' With Russia, Ukraine Over Talks On War

He doesn't want any more talk. He wants action. He wants this war to come to an end, said Karoline Leavitt

Felt Humiliated: Bangladesh President Wants To Quit After February Polls

Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin said on Thursday he plans to step down midway through his term after February's parliamentary election,

Accused Charlie Kirk killer makes first in-person court appearance as judge weighs media access

A Utah Judge is weighing the publics right to know details in the prosecution of Tyler Robinson against his attorneys concerns that the swarm of

Niti Aayog pushes for policy push, tax sops to take corporate bond mkt to Rs 120 lakh crore

Niti Aayog has proposed sweeping tax, regulatory, and market reforms to expand Indias corporate bond market into a major long-term capital source

Gold, silver prices today, December 12: Check city-wise rates in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata and more

On December 12, 2025, gold prices in India range from Rs 13,076 per 1 gram for 24K gold and Rs 11,986 per 1 gram for 22K gold. Silver is priced a

With low inflation, GST cuts, easing rates, economists expect consumption to stay strong next year as well

Consumption momentum is expected to remain strong in the coming year, driven by low inflation, the positive effects of GST cuts, and easing polic

Good News for Delhi-NCR residents: Greater Noida West's 130-meter wide road to connect with Yamuna City, to boost connectivity in THESE areas, check here to know details

The Yamuna Development Authority (YIDA) has initiated plans to acquire approximately 812 acres of land for the project, with an estimated cost of

US President Donald Trump pushes for 'action, not talk', as Russia-Ukraine Peace deal hits roadblock

The White House on Thursday (local time) stated that US President Donald Trump is extremely frustrated with both Russia and Ukraine over the slow

Morning Digest: PM Modi speaks to Trump on economic ties; Bangladesh to hold general election, July Charter referendum on February 12, and more

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

Morning Brief Podcast: How Quick Commerce is Triggering a Health Crisis for Gen Z

Fire and brimstone | Review of Sarah Josephs novel Stain, translated from Malayalam

In her reimagining of the biblical tale of Sodom and Gomorrah, Joseph raises complex questions about duty, patriarchy, and the corrupting influen

Fact Check: Ministry Debunks Fake Letter Attributed To S Jaishankar

The Ministry of External Affairs' fact-check unit has dismissed as fake a viral letter purportedly written by External Affairs Minister S Jaishan

Review of This Garden of Weeds, V. Sanjay Kumars novel set in the art world

The author, a gallery director, blends mystery with socio-political commentary in his novel

Hayward building explosion: 6 injured after gas line rupture triggers massive explosionhere's what went wrong

A massive explosion and fire erupted in Hayward after a construction crew damaged a gas line. Six people were injured and taken to the hospital.

The snail as a model for restoring vision in humans

Regeneration isnt a rare miracle; instead its an ancient biological program still written into the DNA of many species, and one that science is g

Petroleum and Natural Gas Rules 2025 amended to ease business and operations, informs Hardeep Puri

The rules also stipulate that application for grant of petroleum lease would be decided within 180 days.

Heated Rivalry Episode 4 release time, schedule and how to watch: Full guide for viewers along with global streaming timings, storyline, cast

Heated Rivalry Episode 4 release time, schedule and how to watch are now confirmed for global viewers. Episode 4, titled Rose, arrives on Decembe

Eknath Shinde Announces New Framework For Mumbai's Pagdi Buildings

Eknath Shinde Thursday made a historic announcement in the Legislative Assembly, declaring that a separate regulatory framework will be created t

Trump Says He Will Sign Order Curbing State AI Laws

U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday said he would sign an executive order on artificial intelligence that would attempt to preempt a growing

Chengalpattu government hospital plagued by poor infrastructure

Apart from the poor condition of interior roadswhich link various departments including critical care, the presence of dogs within the campus, po

Sen. Mark Kelly navy report: Here's what punishment potentially awaits the Arizona Democrat

The US Navy has submitted recommendations to the Pentagon regarding Senator Mark Kelly's appearance in a video urging service members to reject i

'We will have to do something now': Supreme Court moves on passive euthanasia plea

Maduro blasts U.S. seizure of Venezuela oil tanker as act of 'naval piracy'

They kidnapped the crew, stole the ship and have inaugurated a new era, the era of criminal naval piracy in the Caribbean, says Venezuelan Presid

Pluribus Episode 7 release time, schedule and how to watch: When will new episode air? Here's global streaming timings

Pluribus Episode 7 release time, schedule and how to watch are important for viewers waiting for the next part of the series on Apple TV. The epi

Amid trade deal push, PM, Trump get on call

Prime Minister Modi and President Trump held a productive conversation, reaffirming bilateral cooperation and discussing regional and global issu

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'Need To Align Policy With Health-Based Science': Experts On Air Quality Standards

In a move critics are calling a calculated deflection, the Union government has doubled down on its stance that World Health Organization (WHO) a

Bdesh to go to polls on Feb 12; referendum planned same day

Dhaka, Dec 11: Bangladesh will hold the general elections on February 12, its first since the ouster of the Sheikh Hasina-led Awami League govern

LeT-JeM bomb experts in Bdesh to plan strikes on India: Report

Agencies warn of rising LeT-JeM activity next door DHAKA, Dec 11: Indian intelligence agencies have uncovered what they believe to be a major ISI

Airstrike in Myanmar hospital kills 34 patients, injures 80

BANGKOK, Dec 11: A military airstrike in Myanmar destroyed a hospital in Mrauk-U township, Rakhine state, killing 34 patients and staff and injur

US approves sale of tech, support for F-16 fighter jets to Pakistan

Islamabad, Dec 11: The United States has approved the sale of advanced technology and support for F-16 fighter jets valued at USD 686 million to

Attempts to undermine Nepals communist parties will not succeed, says former PM

KATHMANDU, Dec 11: Former Nepal Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli has asserted that ongoing efforts by both domestic and international forces to wea

The Iron Man of the Himalayas

Satish Singh Manhas manhas444@gmail.com History records only a few generals whose name echos across mountains and frontiers for centuries. Among

Mexico raises tariffs on imports from India, China, and non-FTA countries

WASHINGTON, Dec 11: Mexicos Congress has approved a bill imposing higher tariffs on imports from India, China, Brazil, South Korea, Thailand, Ind

Gaza storm exposes failures in delivering humanitarian aid

Deir al-Balah, Dec 11: A winter storm swept through Gaza, flooding tent camps and highlighting the territorys dire humanitarian crisis. Thousands

Unveiling new face of Radicalization in India

Dr Sudershan Kumar sudershan.sk12@gmail.com Radicalization in India is entering a new and complex phase. This phase is far more decentralized dig

The enigma that is Pakistan

Harsha Kakar kakarharsha@gmail.com India has for long attempted to project Pakistan as a state sponsor of terrorism, a dangerous nuclear power as

Charlie Kirk Murder Accused Tyler Robinson Makes First In-Court Appearance

Lawyers for Tyler Robinson, the accused killer of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, sought on Thursday to limit media access to ensure a fair t

Rupee falls 38 p to close at all-time low of 90.32

Mumbai, Dec 11: The rupee plunged 38 paise to close at an all-time low of 90.32 against the US dollar on Thursday amid uncertainty over the India

Brahma Gana Sabha and Rasika Ranjani Sabha Foundation honour artistes at December Art Festival

If US happy with Indias offer, it should sign trade deal: Goyal

Mumbai, Dec 11: The US should sign the free trade agreement with India if Washington is happy with what has been offered by New Delhi, Commerce a

South Africa draw level as Gill, SKY fail again

Mullanpur, Dec 11: The lean run of Shubman Gill and Suryakumar Yadav was extended as Indian batters stumbled on a good batting surface to lose th

ChatGPT Blamed For US Murder-Suicide In Fresh Lawsuit

The estate of an 83-year-old Connecticut woman filed a wrongful death lawsuit Thursday against OpenAI and Microsoft, alleging the ChatGPT chatbot

Handshake question looms as India begin U-19 Asia Cup campaign

U-19 Asia Cup | starts today Dubai, Dec 11: Indias Asia Cup U-19 campaign will be fronted by Gen Z batting sensations Vaibhav Suryavanshi and Ayu

Luthra brothers detained in Phuket, India seeks return

Traced To Hotel Based On Travel, Passport Details

Ritu Singh inaugurates Pooja Puris boutique Rouche

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 11: An exclusive showroom cum boutique Rouche by designer Pooja Puri was inaugurated by Ritu Singh here today.

LG calls for strong measures to curb white-collar terror module

Excelsior Correspondent LEH, Dec 11: Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Kavinder Gupta, has called for a strengthened and technology-driven policing

South Africa level series after de Kock special; Gill, SKY misfire again

MULLANPUR, Dec 11: The lean run of Shubman Gill and Suryakumar Yadav was extended as Indian batters stumbled on a good batting surface to lose th

DGP felicitates J&K Deaf Cricket team, Para Judo Medallists

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 11: Jammu and Kashmir Police organised a felicitation ceremony at the Officers Mess, Jammu, to honour t

Two-day Winter Market Exhibition at Jammu to highlight Dogra culture

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 11: Jammu city is all set to welcome the Cozy Winter Market Exhibition, a vibrant two-day winter carnival taki

After a long time, nation witnessing cultural renaissance: LG

Shri Kailakh Sanskrit Ratna Award-2025 Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 11: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday called upon the youth,

Omar inaugurates 56 new flats for Darbar Move employees in Jammu

Govt to ensure safe residential infra for staff Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 11: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today inaugurated newly const

Jammu District Hockey Cship begins

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 11: The Jammu District Hockey Championship 2025, organized by Hockey J&K commenced at KK Hakku Hockey S

CM reviews District Capex, CDF, SASCI projects, Fiscal Indicators

* Calls for speedy execution of works Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 11: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today chaired a review meeting to asses

UT Level U-17 Boys Softball tourney begins

Excelsior Sports Correspondent REASI, Dec 11: The Inter-District UT Level U-17 Boys Softball Tournament commenced at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Sport

Security forces go all out against foreign terrorists in mountains

Multiple operations continue in several hilly areas Success expected as agencies feel winter is crucial Sanjeev Pargal JAMMU, Dec 11: Security fo

Ocean warmed by climate change fed intense rainfall, floods in Asia: Study

Ocean temperatures warmed by human-caused climate change fed the intense rainfall that triggered deadly floods and landslides across Asia in rece

Two Indian origin players in Australias U-19 WC squad

Melbourne, Dec 11: Australia has named its 15-member squad for the ICC Under-19 World Cup scheduled for early next year, with two Indian-origin y

ABD urges balance in ODI roles

New Delhi, Dec 11: Former South Africa captain AB de Villiers said he agrees to a certain extent with India head coach Gautam Gambhirs belief tha

Crypto mogul Do Kwon gets 15 years for misleading investors who lost big in stablecoin crash

Kiwis take 1st innings lead against Windies in 2nd Test

Wellington, Dec 11: Mitch Hay scored 61 in his first Test innings on Thursday to help New Zealand to a 73-run first-innings lead over the West In

MGNREGA-ko jakkalsretgipa official-rangni kosako jaku dechina dabia

TURA: West Garo Hills ajani Demdema C&RD Block ningo MGNREGA-ni kamrango bangen onggija dakanirang donga ine matnanganirangko manani jaman, ia on

Arunachal accident kills 19, survivor reports after 2 days

Thasgam delegation calls upon CEC Kargil, Dr Jaffer Akhoon

Excelsior Correspondent KARGIL, Dec 11 : A delegation led by former Panch Asgar Ali from Thasgam village, Sankoo, called on the Chairman and Chie

Yudhvir Sethi addresses peoples grievances at public Darbar

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 11: MLA Jammu East, Yudhvir Sethi, today convened a public Darbar at Pt. Prem Nath Dogra Bhawan, Kacchi Chawni

GGM Science College distributes relief fund, meritorious scholarship

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 11: Government Gandhi Memorial (GGM) Science College today organised a programme to extend financial assistanc

Ambani says India must become self-reliant in critical technologies, industries

GANDHINAGAR, Dec 11: Billionaire Mukesh Ambani on Thursday said India must become self-reliant in critical technologies and industries to tide ov

PM Modi hosts dinner for NDA MPs, vows to work together to strengthen Indias development journey

NEW DELHI, Dec 11: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday hosted a dinner for MPs belonging to National Democratic Alliance (NDA) constituents