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Protests Erupt Over Conditional Bail in High-Profile Rape Case

High Court Cracks Down on Non-Compliance in Land Acquisition Cases

High Court Cracks Down on Non-Compliance in Land Acquisition Cases

New Twists and Turns: Unraveling the Ankita Bhandari Case

New Twists and Turns: Unraveling the Ankita Bhandari Case

Court Upholds Minor's Choice: A Teen's Journey to Motherhood

Court Upholds Minor's Choice: A Teen's Journey to Motherhood

Union Minister Advocates Learning South Indian Languages and Eco-Friendly Farming

Union Minister Advocates Learning South Indian Languages and Eco-Friendly Farming

Supreme Court to Review High Court's Suspension of Kuldeep Singh Sengar's Life Sentence in Unnao Rape Case

Supreme Court to Review High Court's Suspension of Kuldeep Singh Sengar's Life Sentence in Unnao Rape Case

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AI-powered digital twins could become backbone of future healthcare

AI-powered digital twins could become backbone of future healthcare

Explainable AI offers cities new tool to target GBV prevention

Explainable AI offers cities new tool to target GBV prevention

AI-powered soil mapping cuts fertilizer use and boosts yields

Large language models move closer to clinical use in nutrition assessment

Geospatial science reshapes public health and citizen security decision-making

AI expands its role in medical genetics, raising both clinical promise and security risks

Digital twins set to redefine how solar, wind, and grids are managed worldwide

Big data fraud detection faces a reckoning over AI transparency

Smart manufacturing moves beyond Industry 4.0, forcing a rethink of industrial strategy

Managing Local Debt in China: Insights from Europe’s Long Experience with Fiscal Rules

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Artificial Intelligence: Revolutionizing Every Aspect of Life

Global Health Preparedness Post-Pandemic

Global Health Preparedness Post-Pandemic

Youth Engagement in Governance and Policy Making

Youth Engagement in Governance and Policy Making

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Sports Highlights: Antetokounmpo's Return, Celtics' Streak, and ECHL Strike

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CAF's Bold Move: AFCON Shifts to Every Four Years

CAF's Bold Move: AFCON Shifts to Every Four Years

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Canada Boosts Ukraine Aid with $2.5 Billion Commitment

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AGRO-FORESTRY

Punjab govt to provide free medical treatment up to Rs 10 lakh under Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna from January

India

Punjab govt to provide free medical treatment up to Rs 10 lakh under Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna from January

Yesterday

No Santa Rally as Nifty, Sensex open lower on Friday; Union Budget, trade deal will be triggers in 2026: Experts

India

No Santa Rally as Nifty, Sensex open lower on Friday; Union Budget, trade deal will be triggers in 2026: Experts

Yesterday

India's Small Business Credit Landscape Evolving Rapidly: CRIF High Mark–SIDBI Report

India

India's Small Business Credit Landscape Evolving Rapidly: CRIF High Mark–SIDBI Report

Yesterday

Woman mauled to death by leopard in Uttarakhand's Nainital

India

Woman mauled to death by leopard in Uttarakhand's Nainital

Yesterday

Zota Health Care Bolsters Growth Plans with INR 350 Crore QIP, Signs MS Dhoni and Suniel Shetty

India

Zota Health Care Bolsters Growth Plans with INR 350 Crore QIP, Signs MS Dhoni and Suniel Shetty

Yesterday

TECHNOLOGY

"This should be re-examined": Tanvir Sadiq on Mirwaiz being pressurised to remove 'Chairman' designation from social media

India

"This should be re-examined": Tanvir Sadiq on Mirwaiz being pressurised to remove 'Chairman' designation from social media

Yesterday

First-ever weapon database launched in India to strengthen anti-terror crime effort

India

First-ever weapon database launched in India to strengthen anti-terror crime effort

Yesterday

China eases IPO rules for firms developing reusable rockets

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China eases IPO rules for firms developing reusable rockets

Yesterday

ABL Bio Receives Upfront Payment for License, Research and Collaboration Agreement for Grabody Platform and Equity Investment from Lilly

South Korea

ABL Bio Receives Upfront Payment for License, Research and Collaboration Agreement for Grabody Platform and Equity Investment from Lilly

Yesterday

Swiggy Scenes Launches "Un-Coop Yourself" for an Immersive On-Ground Activation this year-end

Global

Swiggy Scenes Launches "Un-Coop Yourself" for an Immersive On-Ground Activation this year-end

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ECONOMY & BUSINESS

India

PSB consolidation to gain momentum in 2026 as govt eyes big, world-class banks

WRAPUP 2-Japan proposes record budget spending while curbing fresh debt

Wall St Week Ahead-S&P 500 eyes 7,000 mark as investors look for upbeat end to strong 2025

Uganda’s Economy Grows 6.3% as World Bank Urges Agro-Industrial Transformation

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EDUCATION

PM Rashtriya Bal Puraskar for 14-year-old judo player from Maoist-affected Chhattisgarh village

PM Rashtriya Bal Puraskar for 14-year-old judo player from Maoist-affected Chhattisgarh village

Global

Doctor-patient brawl: Patients inconvenienced as IGMC resident doctors go on one-day mass leave

Doctor-patient brawl: Patients inconvenienced as IGMC resident doctors go on one-day mass leave

India

Himachal govt to launch anti-drugs campaign against 'Chitta', students to be frontline volunteers:CM

Himachal govt to launch anti-drugs campaign against 'Chitta', students to be frontline volunteers:CM

India

Rs 314 crore released for orphaned, dependent children in Punjab: Minister

Rs 314 crore released for orphaned, dependent children in Punjab: Minister

India

UP government mandates daily newspaper reading in schools to boost knowledge

UP government mandates daily newspaper reading in schools to boost knowledge

India

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ENERGY & EXTRACTIVES

Amid battery boom, graphite mining gets fresh look in US

Amid battery boom, graphite mining gets fresh look in US

Australia

India expands natural gas grid pipeline to over 25,000 Kms, working on another 10,459 Kms

India expands natural gas grid pipeline to over 25,000 Kms, working on another 10,459 Kms

India

Zelenskyy says meeting with Trump to happen 'in near future'

Zelenskyy says meeting with Trump to happen 'in near future'

Ukraine

Govt to sharpen focus on steel output, raw material security as 2030 target nears

Govt to sharpen focus on steel output, raw material security as 2030 target nears

India

UPDATE 1-Zelenskiy says 'a lot' can be decided before New Year ahead of Trump meeting

UPDATE 1-Zelenskiy says 'a lot' can be decided before New Year ahead of Trump meeting

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HEALTH

Bhutan

Nadda Reviews Health Systems of MP, Chhattisgarh, Pushes TB-Free Bharat

Global

Rising Health Concerns: Social Media Warnings and Measles Outbreak

Health Innovations: From Social Media Warnings to Groundbreaking Drug Approvals

Historic Heart Transplant: Kerala's Medical Milestone at State's District Hospital

Striking Tensions: Doctors Rally for Justice in Himachal Pradesh

LAW & GOVERNANCE

India

Urgent Call for New Police Station to Boost Safety in Kharar

India

Protests Erupt Over Conditional Bail in High-Profile Rape Case

India

Punjab Government Challenges New Employment Scheme in Special Assembly Session

India

High Court Cracks Down on Non-Compliance in Land Acquisition Cases

India

New Twists and Turns: Unraveling the Ankita Bhandari Case

SCIENCE & ENVIRONMENT

Delhi's Green Mission: Workshop Trains Officials on Tree Management

India

Delhi's Green Mission: Workshop Trains Officials on Tree Management

About 11 hours ago

JWST Reveals Hidden Organic Chemistry in Planet-Forming Disk of Young Star T Cha

India

JWST Reveals Hidden Organic Chemistry in Planet-Forming Disk of Young Star T Cha

Yesterday

India Greenlights Dulhasti Stage-II Hydropower Project Amid Indus Treaty Suspension

India

India Greenlights Dulhasti Stage-II Hydropower Project Amid Indus Treaty Suspension

About 12 hours ago

Delhi's Air Quality Crisis: A Capital in Distress

India

Delhi's Air Quality Crisis: A Capital in Distress

Yesterday

Aravalli Protection Sparks Political Debate Amid New Mining Directives

India

Aravalli Protection Sparks Political Debate Amid New Mining Directives

Yesterday

Chill Sweeps West Bengal: A Cold Spell with Foggy Mornings

India

Chill Sweeps West Bengal: A Cold Spell with Foggy Mornings

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Interviews

Lindiwe Suttle reveals idea behind her upcoming web series 'Coconut Confidential'

There is no competition on how to save the planet: Monique Maissan, CEO, Waste2Wear

Nothing radically new in this expo and that's actually a good thing: Simon Bransfield-Garth

Together the industry can figure out a solution for e-waste challenge: Amrit Chandan, Aceleron

URBAN DEVELOPMENT

Flower pots placed along roads stolen hours after PM's event in Lucknow

India

Flower pots placed along roads stolen hours after PM's event in Lucknow

Yesterday

Hyderabad emerges as mega city with merger of 27 municipalities into GHMC

India

Hyderabad emerges as mega city with merger of 27 municipalities into GHMC

Yesterday

Under Rs 250 cr plan, Ahmedabad civic body to restore Subhash Bridge, add lanes

India

Under Rs 250 cr plan, Ahmedabad civic body to restore Subhash Bridge, add lanes

Yesterday

Watergate Scandal: Thane's Phantom Pipeline Repairs

India

Watergate Scandal: Thane's Phantom Pipeline Repairs

Yesterday

BMC halts bullet train work at BKC over violation of pollution norms

India

BMC halts bullet train work at BKC over violation of pollution norms

Yesterday

TRANSPORT

Tragic Bus Crash Claims 15 Lives in Guatemala Ravine

Global

Tragic Bus Crash Claims 15 Lives in Guatemala Ravine

About 4 hours ago

Snowstorm Disrupts Holiday Travel: Flights Cancelled, Roads Cleared

United States

Snowstorm Disrupts Holiday Travel: Flights Cancelled, Roads Cleared

About an hour ago

IndiGo Airlines Addresses Travel Advisories Amid Operational Success

India

IndiGo Airlines Addresses Travel Advisories Amid Operational Success

About 11 hours ago

Tragic Bus Crash Claims Lives on Guatemala's Inter-American Highway

Global

Tragic Bus Crash Claims Lives on Guatemala's Inter-American Highway

About 4 hours ago

Tragedy on Kan-etsu Expressway: Snowpile Sparks Fiery Chaos

Japan

Tragedy on Kan-etsu Expressway: Snowpile Sparks Fiery Chaos

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SPORTS

Australia

"No Test cricket fans should be celebrating...": Michael Vaughan after fourth Ashes Test ended in two days

India

Ayush Mhatre to Lead India in U-19 World Cup Amid Injury Setbacks

Historic Win: England Breaks 18-Match Losing Streak in Australia with Impressive Ashes Test Victory

Ashes Test Chaos: A Pitch Too Far?

Melbourne Pitch Criticism Ignites Debate on Fairness in Cricket

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WASH

Rs 500 crore allocated to develop Rakhigarhi as global heritage site: Haryana CM

Rs 500 crore allocated to develop Rakhigarhi as global heritage site: Haryana CM

India

84% of Peshawar's water supply contaminated; experts warn of polio and disease surge

84% of Peshawar's water supply contaminated; experts warn of polio and disease surge

Pakistan

Andhra govt issues NOC to Vedanta Ltd to drill 20 onshore oil, gas wells

Andhra govt issues NOC to Vedanta Ltd to drill 20 onshore oil, gas wells

India

ART & CULTURE

Rajasthan Stands Firm: Protecting the Aravalli Mountain Range

Rajasthan Stands Firm: Protecting the Aravalli Mountain Range

India

Devotee Numbers Soar at Lord Ayyappa Temple: A Record-Breaking Mandala Pooja Season

Devotee Numbers Soar at Lord Ayyappa Temple: A Record-Breaking Mandala Pooja Season

India

Pilgrims Flock to Sabarimala for Mandala Pooja

Pilgrims Flock to Sabarimala for Mandala Pooja

India

Fire Ravages Historic Portland Waterfront Post-Christmas

Fire Ravages Historic Portland Waterfront Post-Christmas

United States

From Ballrooms to Skies: A Whirlwind of Events in U.S. Domestic News

From Ballrooms to Skies: A Whirlwind of Events in U.S. Domestic News

Global

POLITICS

India

Abhishek Banerjee's Mission to Safeguard Voter Rights in West Bengal

India

BJP Rebuts Congress Claims, Promotes VB-G RAM G Act as Transparent Revamp

Nepal's Leaders Unite to Ensure Success of March 5 General Election

TMC Leader Abhishek Banerjee Challenges EC Over Voter Discrepancies

Canada Boosts Ukraine Aid with $2.5 Billion Commitment

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SOCIAL & GENDER

Delhi Government Bolsters Asha Kiran Homes with 141 New Healthcare Roles

India

Delhi Government Bolsters Asha Kiran Homes with 141 New Healthcare Roles

Yesterday

Tragic Love Story Unfolds in Atrahat: Lovers Found in Separate Wells

India

Tragic Love Story Unfolds in Atrahat: Lovers Found in Separate Wells

Yesterday

Zelenskiy says he will meet Trump on Sunday to discuss Ukraine territory, guarantees

Ukraine

Zelenskiy says he will meet Trump on Sunday to discuss Ukraine territory, guarantees

Yesterday

Justice for Hindus: Rally in London Highlights Crisis in Bangladesh

United Kingdom

Justice for Hindus: Rally in London Highlights Crisis in Bangladesh

About 22 minutes ago

Trump to meet Ukraine's Zelenskiy at Mar-a-Lago on Sunday, Axios reports

Global

Trump to meet Ukraine's Zelenskiy at Mar-a-Lago on Sunday, Axios reports

Yesterday

Zelenskyy says he will meet with US President Trump in Florida on Sunday to discuss security guarantees for Ukraine, reports AP.

Global

Zelenskyy says he will meet with US President Trump in Florida on Sunday to discuss security guarantees for Ukraine, reports AP.

Yesterday

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