New York mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani condemns Islamophobic disinformation targeting Brown University student Mustapha Kharbouch, falsely linked to a deadly shooting. Read about the real-world harm of online hate.
IMD forecasts dense fog, cold day conditions, and falling temperatures across North and East India till Dec 29. Snowfall likely in Himalayas, rain in South. Stay updated on travel impacts.
A viral video from Gujarat's Satrunjaya hills shows a lion calmly sharing space with pilgrims. The peaceful encounter highlights India's unique human-wildlife coexistence. Watch the full story.
Canadian police search for Abdul Ghafoori, suspect in the killing of Indian-origin Himanshi Khurana in Toronto. The case is being treated as intimate partner violence. Read the latest updates.
Bangladesh government condemns the killing of Hindu community leader Dipu Chandra Das in Khulna, pledges swift investigation and action. Details on the attack and official response.
US Senator and VP candidate JD Vance delivers a powerful rebuke against racist attacks targeting his Indian-American wife, Usha Chilukuri Vance. Read his full statement and the political fallout.
UN expert Irene Khan condemns rising mob violence against journalists in Bangladesh, blaming state impunity. Read her urgent call for government action to protect press freedom.
US Border Patrol agents have detained 30 Indian nationals residing illegally in America. The arrests highlight ongoing immigration enforcement and the risks of unlawful presence. Read the full report.
Ukraine confirms withdrawal from Siversk to preserve forces. Russia claims new gains as Putin signals further push, reshaping ceasefire talks. Read the latest battlefield updates.
Venezuela's UN envoy accused the US of being 'American Extortionists' in a tense Security Council briefing. The clash centers on US actions in the Caribbean. Full details inside.
The incredible story of the longest venomous snake ever recorded, a king cobra over 5 meters long, and how it was tragically lost during the London Blitz. A tale of science, history, and fragile knowledge.
A TOI survey reveals Gurgaon's air quality crisis as exposed soil and construction dust blanket MG Road, Sector 29, and other areas. Read how the city is failing pollution control directives.
Indore recorded a sharp drop in night temperature to 6.4°C, 4 degrees below normal. Cold winds from the north are expected to intensify the chill further from Friday. Stay warm and take precautions.
Pune shivers as December 2025 sees 13 days below 10°C, the highest in a decade. IMD data reveals stark temperature variations across city due to urban heat islands. Read the full forecast.
Libya's army chief, Lt Gen Mohamed Al-Haddad, and four others killed in a Falcon 50 jet crash near Ankara. Turkish authorities launch investigation after aircraft declared emergency. Read the full report.
President Trump announces a new Trump-class guided-missile battleship, USS Defiant, as part of the 'Golden Fleet' naval expansion. Explore the tradition of warship naming and the details of this massive new vessel.
Bangladesh government expresses profound sorrow, condemns killing of factory worker in Mymensingh. Home Minister assures swift justice. Read the full story.
A US federal judge has upheld the Trump administration's proposal for a $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas, dealing a blow to American tech firms and business groups. Read the full details and implications for Indian professionals.
Bhopal sees a brief respite before temperatures plunge again. MP faces dense fog warnings in multiple districts. Get the latest weather forecast and safety tips for the holiday season.
US Justice Department releases new Jeffrey Epstein documents containing allegations involving Donald Trump. The files detail a 1984 sex trafficking claim and a newborn's death. Read the full report.
Two expatriate Hindu families in Bangladesh's Chittagong narrowly escaped after attackers locked them inside and set their homes ablaze. This is the sixth such attack in five days, straining India-Bangladesh relations. Read the full report.
Taiwan's defence ministry reports significant Chinese military activity, including aircraft and naval vessels, operating around the island. Tensions rise in the Taiwan Strait. Read the full analysis.
The Baloch Yakjehti Committee reports a surge in enforced disappearances of Baloch women in Pakistan, accusing state agencies. Families demand justice and international attention.
Bangladesh's interim government pledges responsibility for the family of a Hindu worker lynched over blasphemy allegations. Yunus condemns mob violence, stressing no one can take law into their own hands. Read the full report.
Libya's top military commander Mohammed al-Haddad and seven others killed as their jet crashes near Ankara. Investigation points to technical failure, not sabotage. Read the full report.
The US Department of Justice has unsealed a massive trove of 30,000 pages from the Jeffrey Epstein case, stating that claims about Donald Trump are unsubstantiated. Get the full details here.
Taiwan reports Chinese military activity near its borders. A US bipartisan committee releases a new report, 'Ten More for Taiwan,' calling for urgent steps to strengthen deterrence against potential aggression.
A 'very dense' fog blanket brought North India to a halt, reducing visibility to zero at major airports. IMD warns of intensifying cold wave and travel chaos. Read for details.
The US Justice Department releases 11,000 new Epstein documents, including a fake Austrian passport and a fabricated suicide video. Details on internal friction and heavy redactions inside.
Gurgaon MCG imposes Rs 14.10 lakh fines on 274 violators under GRAP Stage IV. Actions target garbage burning, construction breaches, and dust control to combat very poor air quality.