Japan reaffirms its non-nuclear principles after a security official's controversial remarks, reigniting a national debate fueled by threats from China, North Korea, and uncertainty over US guarantees under Trump. Read the full analysis.
A fire in a protected Aravali forest in Gurgaon's Taoru, caused by burning scrap, damaged 1 acre and caused Rs 2.4 lakh loss. Two villagers named in FIR. #ForestFire #Gurgaon
The Barbados-flagged tanker Hyperion, sanctioned for shipping Russian oil, has entered Venezuelan waters, directly challenging President Trump's announced naval blockade. Read the latest on this high-stakes geopolitical standoff.
Supreme Court narrows 'no-go zones' for Great Indian Bustard, freeing land for solar & wind projects. New science-led framework balances conservation with India's clean energy goals. Read the full analysis.
Tamil Nadu government intervenes to repatriate the body of a 22-year-old from Coimbatore who died in Cambodia after a cyber fraud ordeal. The state will bear all expenses.
Saudi Arabia and UAE deported 30,000 Pakistanis over begging allegations. FIA reports 51,000 denied entry abroad, details illegal migration trends to Europe and SE Asia. Read more.
Ukraine hits Russian 'shadow fleet' tanker in Mediterranean, marking a first. Putin warns of major escalation. Details on the strike and global implications inside.
Chandigarh experiences a sharp 3°C temperature drop and dense fog, reducing visibility below 120 metres. The IMD forecasts continued cold conditions. Read for safety tips and detailed weather outlook.
Nagpur forest department considers volunteer-driven Quick Response Teams for crowd control during urban leopard sightings to reduce human risk. Learn about the new safety initiative.
A rare chausinga fawn, separated from its mother, was rescued in Telangana's Mulugu district after it wandered into a sheep flock. Forest officials ensured its safe transfer to Warangal Zoo.
Frustration mounts in the US Justice Department as it scrambles to release thousands of redacted Jeffrey Epstein documents before a court deadline, raising major transparency concerns. Will the public get answers?
A lone elephant attacked a cattle herd in Kaliamba forest, Ganjam, killing one cow. Forest officials confirm compensation and warn of 44 elephants roaming the area. Read more.
Republican Andy Ogles calls for ending all US visa programmes and repealing the 1965 Hart-Celler Act, advocating a return to a national quota system. Read the full story.
Former US President Donald Trump hints at potential military action against Venezuela if re-elected. He cites the country's 'tremendous potential' and criticizes current US policy. Read the full story.
Satara forest department warns hoteliers at UNESCO site Kas Plateau over garbage dumping, citing increased man-animal conflict. Legal action threatened. Read more.
Two more killed by elephant herds in Ramgarh, Jharkhand, raising fatalities to six. Forest officials cite retaliation after villagers attacked herd. Read the full report.
IMD Patna issues a widespread dense fog warning for Bihar, with cold day conditions predicted in northwestern districts. Relief measures, including bonfires and shelters, are operational. Stay safe.
A household survey reveals devastating losses in North Bihar's 2024 floods, with families facing food shortages, displacement, and a severe lack of flood insurance awareness. Read the full report.
A state-of-the-art multi-purpose flood shelter's construction begins in Majuli's Bengana Kalia village, enhancing Assam's disaster resilience. Read about this key infrastructure project.
Ranchi Met Office warns of dense fog disrupting rail, air, and road transport across 14 Jharkhand districts. Essential travel advisories and precautions inside.
Dutch Foreign Minister Hanke Bruins Slot urges global action to end the Russia-Ukraine war, calling it an existential threat. Read her full statement and analysis.
Shocking video shows Air Congo passengers leaping from a Boeing 737-800 at Kindu Airport after a multi-hour ordeal. Details on the new airline's major safety failure.
Bangladesh government urges restraint amid violent clashes. Osman Hadi's burial scheduled for Saturday. Key details on the situation and official response.
Bangladesh faces fresh turmoil as the death of student leader Sharif Osman Hadi triggers violent protests. Mobs attack Indian High Commission & media offices. Latest updates here.
A landmark 50,000-year study overturns old theories, showing monsoon currents and river sediments, not plankton growth, are the primary drivers of long-term carbon storage in the Indian Ocean seabed.
Uttarakhand High Court questions felling of 4,000 trees for highway widening, suggests an elevated road. Next hearing on Dec 31. Read the full story.
A senior US visa officer details systemic H-1B fraud involving fake degrees, displacing American STEM workers. Read her six urgent policy recommendations.
The US Justice Department fails to release all Jeffrey Epstein documents by the legal deadline, offering a partial release instead. Lawmakers accuse the administration of breaking the law. Read the full details.
Erika Kirk announces Turning Point USA's endorsement of VP JD Vance for the 2028 presidential election, ending rumors of a rift. Marco Rubio pledges support, clearing Vance's path.
The Trump administration appeals a court order restoring $2.7 billion in federal research funds to Harvard. The legal clash over alleged retaliation and free speech heads to the US Court of Appeals. Read the latest.