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Village Tensions Rise Against Church Construction

Amit Shah Hails Groundbreaking Investigations into Pahalgam and Delhi Blast Cases

Amit Shah Hails Groundbreaking Investigations into Pahalgam and Delhi Blast Cases

Meerut Protest Sheds Light on Bangladesh's Minority Crisis

Meerut Protest Sheds Light on Bangladesh's Minority Crisis

Doctors Strike: Unrest Over Termination at IGMC

Doctors Strike: Unrest Over Termination at IGMC

India Vows to Repatriate Economic Fugitives Modi and Mallya

India Vows to Repatriate Economic Fugitives Modi and Mallya

Tragic Shooting of Indian Student Near University of Toronto

Tragic Shooting of Indian Student Near University of Toronto

OPINION / BLOG

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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United Nations News

AGRO-FORESTRY

Regional investment summits will prove beneficial for balanced development of states: Shah

India

Regional investment summits will prove beneficial for balanced development of states: Shah

Yesterday

Chemical fertiliser use root cause of many diseases, natural farming to boost farmers' income: Shah

Pakistan

Chemical fertiliser use root cause of many diseases, natural farming to boost farmers' income: Shah

Yesterday

Woman mauled to death by leopard in Uttarakhand's Nainital

India

Woman mauled to death by leopard in Uttarakhand's Nainital

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Himachal Haat to showcase rural products, empower women self-help groups: CM

India

Himachal Haat to showcase rural products, empower women self-help groups: CM

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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

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TECHNOLOGY

Army personnel can now sign up on Instagram, but as 'passive observers': Sources

India

Army personnel can now sign up on Instagram, but as 'passive observers': Sources

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

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

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

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China eases IPO rules for firms developing reusable rockets

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China eases IPO rules for firms developing reusable rockets

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ECONOMY & BUSINESS

Uganda

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

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

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UN Experts Condemn US Maritime Blockade on Venezuela as Illegal Act of Aggression

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EDUCATION

Himachal: Resident doctors meet CM Sukhu, raise demand for enquiry into Dr Raghav Narula's case

Himachal: Resident doctors meet CM Sukhu, raise demand for enquiry into Dr Raghav Narula's case

India

Indian student shot dead near University of Toronto campus

Indian student shot dead near University of Toronto campus

Canada

UP: Class 11 student shot dead after dispute at school playground in Gorakhpur

UP: Class 11 student shot dead after dispute at school playground in Gorakhpur

India

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

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

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ENERGY & EXTRACTIVES

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

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

Ukraine

Amid battery boom, graphite mining gets fresh look in US

Amid battery boom, graphite mining gets fresh look in US

Australia

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

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

Ukraine

UPDATE 1-Ukraine fires Storm Shadows, drones to hit Russia's oil, gas facilities

UPDATE 1-Ukraine fires Storm Shadows, drones to hit Russia's oil, gas facilities

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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

Canada

'Papa, I cannot bear pain': Indian-origin man dies after 8-hour wait at Canada hospital

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WHO Prequalifies First COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Tests for Long-Term Global Use

Reuters Health News Summary

Minister Nadda's Christmas Call For Humanity

J P Nadda reviews progress and initiatives of Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission

LAW & GOVERNANCE

Global

Israel Recognizes Somaliland: A New Chapter in International Diplomacy

India

Village Tensions Rise Against Church Construction

India

Amit Shah Hails Groundbreaking Investigations into Pahalgam and Delhi Blast Cases

Global

Russian Diplomat Jailed for Spying for U.S.

India

Tragic Family Dispute Ends in Fatality

SCIENCE & ENVIRONMENT

9 children injured in drone strike on madrassa in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Pakistan

9 children injured in drone strike on madrassa in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

About 6 hours ago

Deliberate attempts to push Aravallis into danger can have far-reaching consequences: Pilot

India

Deliberate attempts to push Aravallis into danger can have far-reaching consequences: Pilot

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KGMOA opposes extension of working hours at Community Health Centres

India

KGMOA opposes extension of working hours at Community Health Centres

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Sri Lanka marks 21st anniversary of 2004 tsunami; remembers over 35,000 dead

Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka marks 21st anniversary of 2004 tsunami; remembers over 35,000 dead

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Researchers create replica of womb lining to study early stages of pregnancy

India

Researchers create replica of womb lining to study early stages of pregnancy

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US STOCKS-Wall St set for flat open in post-Christmas session

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Interviews

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

V4I initiatives are focused at bringing together a solution ecosystem: Ranjoy Dey, CEO

ARRCC mobilizes multi-faith climate action in coal-dominated Australia: Theresa Ormerod

DBT-ICT can use any crop residue to make ethanol at competitive price: S. R. Soni

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

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Congress alleges corruption, administrative failure in BMC; releases 'chargesheet'

India

Congress alleges corruption, administrative failure in BMC; releases 'chargesheet'

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Palghar to get multi-speciality civil hospital, trauma care centre

India

Palghar to get multi-speciality civil hospital, trauma care centre

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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

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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

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TRANSPORT

Six killed after truck collides with bus in Karnataka, most victims charred to death: Police

India

Six killed after truck collides with bus in Karnataka, most victims charred to death: Police

Yesterday

Schoolboy run over by car in UP's Kushinagar

India

Schoolboy run over by car in UP's Kushinagar

About 3 hours ago

Barrier-free tolling, road safety top agenda of transport ministry in 2026

India

Barrier-free tolling, road safety top agenda of transport ministry in 2026

About 10 hours ago

Three killed, one injured in road accident in MP’s Neemuch district

India

Three killed, one injured in road accident in MP’s Neemuch district

About 9 hours ago

Japan's Cabinet OKs record defence budget that aims to deter China

Japan

Japan's Cabinet OKs record defence budget that aims to deter China

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SPORTS

India

India a big threat and real contender for 2026 Hockey WC: Belgium star Hendrickx

India

Muddappa back with renewed vigour for Drag Nationals 2025 finale

Cricket prodigy Vaibhav Suryavanshi conferred with Rashtriya Bal Puraskar

Mumbai City confirms exit of majority stakeholders City Football Group due to ISL's uncertainty

Cricket-Former players slam 'unfair' MCG pitch as wickets tumble in fourth Ashes test

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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

UP man arrested for recording Instagram reel inside police jeep

UP man arrested for recording Instagram reel inside police jeep

India

Mizoram's child singing prodigy Esther Hnamte gets Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar

Mizoram's child singing prodigy Esther Hnamte gets Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar

India

Sabarimala pilgrim count crosses 30 lakh

Sabarimala pilgrim count crosses 30 lakh

India

Silent Stand: Protest Against Christmas Hate Attacks

Silent Stand: Protest Against Christmas Hate Attacks

India

'Please don't behave like animals: Kailash Kher lashes at unruly crowd during Gwalior concert

'Please don't behave like animals: Kailash Kher lashes at unruly crowd during Gwalior concert

India

POLITICS

Chad

Chadian Soldiers Killed in Drone Strike at Sudan Border

India

Prime Minister Modi Meets President Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan

Diplomatic Pushback: Nations Unite Against Somaliland Recognition

Deadly Mosque Explosion Inflames Syrian Sectarian Tensions

Zelenskiy and Trump Tackle War's Obstacles in Key Florida Meeting

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SOCIAL & GENDER

Tragic Leap: Mother and Son's Desperate Act

India

Tragic Leap: Mother and Son's Desperate Act

Yesterday

UN Security Council hears warnings over escalating US-Venezuela standoff

Global

UN Security Council hears warnings over escalating US-Venezuela standoff

About 9 hours ago

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

About 3 hours ago

Delhi Government Bolsters Asha Kiran Homes with 141 New Healthcare Roles

India

Delhi Government Bolsters Asha Kiran Homes with 141 New Healthcare Roles

About an hour 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

About 6 hours ago

Tragic Ends: Mystery Surrounding Farmer's Family Death in Maharashtra

India

Tragic Ends: Mystery Surrounding Farmer's Family Death in Maharashtra

Yesterday

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Israel Recognizes Somaliland: A New Chapter in International Diplomacy

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