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Shimla: Doctor's body demands reinstatement of IGMC medic terminated for 'punching' patient

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

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

Four of family found dead in Maharashtra's Nanded district in suspected mass suicide

Four of family found dead in Maharashtra's Nanded district in suspected mass suicide

Hindu organisations hold protest march in Bhubaneswar over violence in Bangladesh

Hindu organisations hold protest march in Bhubaneswar over violence in Bangladesh

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

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

Leopard, tiger attacks in two villages of UP's Bahraich district within 24 hours; five injured

Leopard, tiger attacks in two villages of UP's Bahraich district within 24 hours; five injured

OPINION / BLOG

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

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

Building a Future-Ready Indian State: How Mission Karmayogi Is Reshaping Governance Skills

Building a Future-Ready Indian State: How Mission Karmayogi Is Reshaping Governance Skills

How Europe Is Failing and Protecting Its Youngest: Lessons from New WHO–UNICEF Data

Improving Foodborne Disease Detection Through Better Surveillance and Rapid Response

Financing Urban Resilience: The Growing Role of Green and Social Bonds for Cities

AI’s greatest risk is obedience, not autonomy, researchers warn

Urban AI surveillance fuels privacy fears and behavioral control

How generative AI is redefining teaching, learning, and academic authority

AI epidemiology offers practical path to trustworthy AI

Task-based automation is quietly redrawing global economic balance

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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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TRENDING

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US Quarantine Strategy: Economic Pressure on Venezuelan Oil

US Quarantine Strategy: Economic Pressure on Venezuelan Oil

Global

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Drone Attack Sparks Massive Fire at Russian Oil Port

Drone Attack Sparks Massive Fire at Russian Oil Port

Global

3

ICE Shooting Incident in Maryland Sparks Controversy

ICE Shooting Incident in Maryland Sparks Controversy

Global

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Skies Under Siege: Russian Air Defense Thwarts Ukrainian Drone Assault

Skies Under Siege: Russian Air Defense Thwarts Ukrainian Drone Assault

Global

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United Nations News

AGRO-FORESTRY

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

About 8 hours ago

Mystery Surrounding Mass Monkey Deaths in Sambhal Spurs Investigation

India

Mystery Surrounding Mass Monkey Deaths in Sambhal Spurs Investigation

Yesterday

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

About 9 hours ago

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

About 7 hours ago

Exports likely to grow by 3 pc to USD 850 bn this fiscal: GTRI

India

Exports likely to grow by 3 pc to USD 850 bn this fiscal: GTRI

About 8 hours ago

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

About 9 hours ago

Indian Students' 'Photonics Odyssey' Wins Global Acclaim at NASA Hackathon

India

Indian Students' 'Photonics Odyssey' Wins Global Acclaim at NASA Hackathon

Yesterday

Chennai Students Win NASA Award for Groundbreaking Internet Project

India

Chennai Students Win NASA Award for Groundbreaking Internet Project

Yesterday

GIT Backstage App Set to Disrupt the Event Industry with Mostly Free Features

India

GIT Backstage App Set to Disrupt the Event Industry with Mostly Free Features

Yesterday

KDEM and FKCCI Partner to Boost Karnataka's Digital Economy

Global

KDEM and FKCCI Partner to Boost Karnataka's Digital Economy

Yesterday

ECONOMY & BUSINESS

Global

Hanwha's Bold Move: Nuclear Submarines on the Horizon at Philly Shipyard

Hanwha's Bold Move: Reviving the U.S. Navy with Nuclear-Powered Submarines

Abhyudaya Madhya Pradesh Growth Summit: Forging a Path to Economic Prosperity

India's Booming Petrol Pump Network: A Fuel Retail Revolution

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EDUCATION

Shimla: Doctor's body demands reinstatement of IGMC medic terminated for 'punching' patient

Shimla: Doctor's body demands reinstatement of IGMC medic terminated for 'punching' patient

India

Chhattisgarh govt committed to fulfilling dreams of athletes: CM Sai

Chhattisgarh govt committed to fulfilling dreams of athletes: CM Sai

India

Tell students what you have done to end reservation row or face agitation: Mehdi to Omar

Tell students what you have done to end reservation row or face agitation: Mehdi to Omar

India

Hindu organisations hold protest march in Bhubaneswar over violence in Bangladesh

Hindu organisations hold protest march in Bhubaneswar over violence in Bangladesh

India

Controversy at Jadavpur University after students protest alleged religious bias

Controversy at Jadavpur University after students protest alleged religious bias

India

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ENERGY & EXTRACTIVES

Karnataka sets up war room to assist farmers seeking PM-KUSUM-B benefits

Karnataka sets up war room to assist farmers seeking PM-KUSUM-B benefits

India

Gujarat govt unveils policies on renewable energy and green hydrogen

Gujarat govt unveils policies on renewable energy and green hydrogen

India

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

Global

Power supply across Kurdistan drops due to ‘technical issue' at Iraq's Khor Mor gas field, ministry says

Power supply across Kurdistan drops due to ‘technical issue' at Iraq's Khor Mor gas field, ministry says

Global

FSB Foils Potential Terror Attack at Transneft Facility

FSB Foils Potential Terror Attack at Transneft Facility

Russia

HEALTH

Global

U.S. Strengthens Global Health Ties with New MoUs

India

India's Public Health Renaissance: Milestones and Future Prospects

Minister Nadda's Christmas Call For Humanity

Drones to Elevate Healthcare Access in Tribal Andhra Pradesh

U.S. Health Sector in Flux: New Deals, Drug Approvals, and Legal Challenges

LAW & GOVERNANCE

Russian Federation

Kremlin says Moscow made offer to France regarding French citizen imprisoned in Russia

India

Ban on women using smartphones in Rajasthan withdrawn; elders say prohibition kept children in mind

India

Rs 38-crore assets of cough syrup mafia Shubham Jaiswal to be seized: Varanasi Police

Global

UPDATE 2-Syria to start currency swap on January 1, central bank governor says

India

Uike's death has broken backbone of Maoist activities in Odisha: DGP

SCIENCE & ENVIRONMENT

Four of family found dead in Maharashtra's Nanded district in suspected mass suicide

India

Four of family found dead in Maharashtra's Nanded district in suspected mass suicide

About 7 hours ago

Leopard, tiger attacks in two villages of UP's Bahraich district within 24 hours; five injured

India

Leopard, tiger attacks in two villages of UP's Bahraich district within 24 hours; five injured

About 7 hours ago

UK police search for two men missing off southwest England coast

United Kingdom

UK police search for two men missing off southwest England coast

About 8 hours ago

Controversy Erupts Over Aravallis Redefinition

India

Controversy Erupts Over Aravallis Redefinition

Yesterday

Delhi: Air quality improves as AQI drops to 234; deterioration likely in coming days

India

Delhi: Air quality improves as AQI drops to 234; deterioration likely in coming days

About 10 hours ago

Aravalli Mining Controversy: Ramesh Criticizes Centre's Redefinition Efforts

India

Aravalli Mining Controversy: Ramesh Criticizes Centre's Redefinition Efforts

Yesterday

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

India entered semiconductor industry a bit late, but will soon start exporting: Shah

India

India entered semiconductor industry a bit late, but will soon start exporting: Shah

About 9 hours ago

Landfill to landmark: Lucknow's Rashtriya Prerna Sthal rises as riverside memorial

India

Landfill to landmark: Lucknow's Rashtriya Prerna Sthal rises as riverside memorial

About 8 hours ago

Pothole and streetlight problems remain top complaints on PWD roads

India

Pothole and streetlight problems remain top complaints on PWD roads

About 9 hours ago

Delhi CM inaugurates Atal Canteens, offering Rs 5 meals

India

Delhi CM inaugurates Atal Canteens, offering Rs 5 meals

About 9 hours ago

Empowering Grassroots: Odisha's Anganwadi Infrastructure Revamp

India

Empowering Grassroots: Odisha's Anganwadi Infrastructure Revamp

Yesterday

TRANSPORT

Navi Mumbai Int'l Airport starts commercial flight operations; IndiGo inaugurates new runway

India

Navi Mumbai Int'l Airport starts commercial flight operations; IndiGo inaugurates new runway

About 8 hours ago

Delhi Minister Sirsa urges vigilance against pollution despite recent AQI improvement

India

Delhi Minister Sirsa urges vigilance against pollution despite recent AQI improvement

About 9 hours ago

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

About 7 hours ago

Malayalam TV actor taken into custody after Christmas night ruckus in Kottayam

India

Malayalam TV actor taken into custody after Christmas night ruckus in Kottayam

About 9 hours ago

US News Round-Up: Waivers, Waivers, and Winter Woes

Global

US News Round-Up: Waivers, Waivers, and Winter Woes

About 10 hours ago

SPORTS

Global

Morocco's Great Expectations: Africa Cup of Nations

India

Khalin Joshi and Veer Ahlawat take opening day honours at TATA Open

In my book, definitely Gukesh is a youngster: Magnus Carlsen

Steve Smith Returns: Battle of the Bowlers in Boxing Day Test

Don't have lots of expectations; I'm here just to play; Gukesh on World Rapid & Blitz

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WASH

Delhi Court Demands Action on Pollution Crisis, Questions GST on Air Purifiers

Delhi Court Demands Action on Pollution Crisis, Questions GST on Air Purifiers

India

Delhi Government Launches Major Anti-Pollution Initiatives Amid Toxic Smog

Delhi Government Launches Major Anti-Pollution Initiatives Amid Toxic Smog

India

ART & CULTURE

King Charles III calls for kindness, unity in Christmas message amid global conflicts

King Charles III calls for kindness, unity in Christmas message amid global conflicts

United Kingdom

Pope Leo XIV urges faithful on Christmas to shed indifference in face of suffering

Pope Leo XIV urges faithful on Christmas to shed indifference in face of suffering

Global

UP: Man hangs self in Barabanki hotel after video call with family

UP: Man hangs self in Barabanki hotel after video call with family

India

40 rescued from Mumbai housing complex fire; filmmaker Sandeep Singh's premises affected

40 rescued from Mumbai housing complex fire; filmmaker Sandeep Singh's premises affected

India

Modi Celebrates Legacy with Rashtra Prerna Sthal Inauguration

Modi Celebrates Legacy with Rashtra Prerna Sthal Inauguration

India

POLITICS

India

BJP government weakening workers' rights by changing MGNREGA: BSP

India

Punjab Congress will fight for restoration of MGNREGA: Warring

Bangladesh belongs to people of hills and plains, Muslims, Hindus, Buddhists and Christians: Tarique Rahman

Vajpayee's Pokhran nuclear test taught governance during crises: Vasundhara Raje

No attacks on minorities under NDA govt: Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar

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SOCIAL & GENDER

ILO survey shows ESG now central to business strategy as EBMOs scale services globally

Global

ILO survey shows ESG now central to business strategy as EBMOs scale services globally

Yesterday

Tragic Leap: Mother and Son's Desperate Act

India

Tragic Leap: Mother and Son's Desperate Act

About 12 hours ago

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

India

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

About 16 hours ago

LATEST STORIES

UPDATE 1-Helicopter crash on Tanzania's Mount Kilimanjaro kills five, aviation authority says

UPDATE 1-Helicopter crash on Tanzania's Mount Kilimanjaro kills five, aviation authority says

Power supply across Kurdistan drops due to ‘technical issue' at Iraq's Khor Mor gas field, ministry says

Power supply across Kurdistan drops due to ‘technical issue' at Iraq's Khor Mor gas field, ministry says

Britain's King Charles lauds unity in diversity in his Christmas message

Britain's King Charles lauds unity in diversity in his Christmas message

UPDATE 1-Israeli military says it killed a member of Iran’s Quds Force in Lebanon

UPDATE 2-Syria to start currency swap on January 1, central bank governor says

Brazil's Bolsonaro endorses son for presidency before more surgery

UPDATE 3-Bangladesh leader considered PM frontrunner returns from exile ahead of polls

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