Tarique Rahman, BNP's acting chairman, ends 17 years of self-exile, returning to Bangladesh with family. His return, ahead of parliamentary elections, is seen as a major boost for the party's campaign. Read more.
Ukraine's President Zelensky presents a revised US-backed peace plan, offering a demilitarized zone in Donetsk if Russia reciprocates. Will Moscow accept?
Bangladesh's interim govt pledges financial aid to Dipu Chandra Das's family after his lynching on blasphemy charges. 12 arrested. Govt asserts 'highest efforts' for minority safety amid strained India ties.
A special NGT bench halts the felling of over 7,800 trees for NH-46 widening in Bhopal, demanding CEC meeting minutes. Next hearing set for 2026.
Punjab reports a significant 53% reduction in stubble burning incidents this paddy season. Discover the key strategies behind this environmental success story and its impact on air quality.
Taiwan's defence ministry reports increased Chinese military activity with six aircraft and eight naval vessels operating around the island. Tensions rise in the Taiwan Strait. Read the full analysis.
Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi met with Ambassador P. Harish to discuss India's significant contributions and future role in UN peacekeeping operations. Read more.
A 24-year-old Indian woman from Punjab, Mehakdeep Kaur, was found murdered in Canada. The Indian mission is assisting the family as police investigate.
A Ukrainian drone strike at Russia's Temryuk port caused a massive fire engulfing oil storage tanks. Authorities report flames covering 2,000 square metres. Read the latest updates on the escalating conflict.
A new govt definition accepted by the Supreme Court strips protections from 90% of the Aravallis, risking desertification, water security & wildlife. Read why this ancient range is India's ecological shield.
Six months post-war, Israel threatens new military action if Iran rebuilds ballistic missiles. Netanyahu's US visit & regional tensions escalate. Read the latest analysis.
Wildlife photographers using drones at Jaipur's Sambhar Lake are stressing protected flamingos for social media likes. Forest department bans drone flights, but enforcement remains a challenge. Read more.
President Trump's social media ultimatum reveals the next Federal Reserve chair will be chosen for loyalty to his low-rate agenda, challenging central bank independence. Analysis of Hassett, Warsh, Waller, and Rieder.
Missed Christmas shopping? Our last-minute guide details Walmart, Target, Macy's, IKEA, and other major store hours for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day 2025. Plan your final purchases now!
The Trump administration postpones new tariffs on Chinese legacy chips until June 2027, citing unfair trade practices. The move follows the October US-China truce. Read the full analysis.
Conservative commentator Candace Owens faces intense scrutiny as promised proof for her claims about Egyptian-registered aircraft fails to appear. Critics demand accountability.
IMD warns of intense cold wave, dense fog, and fresh snowfall disrupting life across northern, eastern, and central India from Dec 25-30. Stay updated on weather alerts.
A new CREA analysis finds ammonium sulfate contributes up to 34% of PM2.5 in Haryana districts like Gurgaon & Faridabad, highlighting a major secondary pollution crisis. Read the full report.
Dense fog blankets Sikar, Jhunjhunu & Churu, disrupting life. Fatehpur records a low of 1.7°C, a sharp 6.3-degree drop. Stay updated on weather conditions.
Wildlife experts reveal how Pune's cold winter and persistent fog are contributing to increased leopard sightings near urban areas. Discover the complex ecological reasons behind this trend.
President Donald Trump, in jovial NORAD Santa calls, told children coal is 'clean and beautiful' and warned of a 'bad Santa'. Read the full story of his festive interactions.
The National Green Tribunal takes action after 40 trees were chopped on Mysuru's Hyder Ali Road. Authorities must submit a detailed report. Read the full story here.
Earth Warrior flags prolonged, unregulated spraying of silicone-based defoamers in Yamuna, citing ecological risks. Calls for action against DJB and compensation under 'polluter pays' principle.
The Supreme Court's 2024 acceptance of a 100-metre height rule for the Aravallis contradicts its own 2010 order. This move, backing the Environment Ministry, nullifies 15 years of judicial oversight and a scientific 3-degree slope definition.
The Union Environment Ministry has instructed Rajasthan, Haryana, and Gujarat to halt new mining leases in the Aravallis until a sustainable management plan is ready, reinforcing a Supreme Court order. Read the full details.
The political rift between Candace Owens and Ben Shapiro turns deeply personal, exposing fractures within MAGA-aligned media. Discover the shocking remarks and the fallout.
President Trump's aggressive campaign to rename US institutions faces fierce legal resistance. Lawsuits challenge moves on Kennedy Center, USIP & more. Can a president brand history?
Erika Kirk promotes her late husband Charlie Kirk's final book, 'Stop, in the Name of God,' facing online criticism defended by Mary Katharine Ham. Read the full story.
North Korea's Kim Jong Un supervised a long-range missile test and a nuclear submarine project, criticising US and South Korean military moves as escalating tensions. Read the full analysis.
A wild elephant caused panic after entering a school in Bengaluru. Faculty alerted forest officials who successfully drove the animal back to safety. Read the full story.