Politics
3 Naxalites, Including Woman, Killed in Sukma Encounter with Security Forces
A woman among three Naxalites was killed in an encounter with security forces in Chhattisgarh's Sukma district on December 18. Police confirm the operation was based on specific intelligence.
Business
US DFC to Triple Funding, Targets AI Data Centers & Critical Minerals
The US International Development Finance Corp. plans a massive funding boost to $205B, focusing on AI data centers, critical minerals, and energy projects globally, including in allied nations. Read more.
World
Trump Signs Order to Fast-Track Marijuana Reclassification: Impact on Research & Industry
President Trump signs an executive order to accelerate moving marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III, boosting medical research. The move does not legalise cannabis federally but could reshape the industry. Read more.
Entertainment
IFFK 2025 Drops 3 Films After MEA Legal Warning Over Censor Exemption
Kerala's International Film Festival drops three movies following strong objections from the Ministry of External Affairs, citing national security concerns. Read the full story.
Sports
Lifestyle
Health
Karnataka Assembly Passes Key Amendment to Medical Bill
Karnataka's new bill allows private hospitals and clinics to start with a 6-month provisional registration, bypassing initial inspection. Learn about the key changes and their impact.
Maharashtra's First Govt Allergy Clinic in Nagpur
Nagpur's Mayo Hospital launches Maharashtra's first dedicated government allergy clinic to tackle rising allergy cases. Get comprehensive diagnosis and treatment under one roof.
Project Khushi: 60% Bengaluru Police Lose Weight
Bengaluru's Project Khushi sees 60% of participating police personnel lose between 500 gm and 6.1 kg. The health initiative promotes fitness and stress management. Read about the successful wellness drive.
Night Shelters Operational in Noida, Ghaziabad for Cold Wave
District administrations in Gautam Buddh Nagar and Ghaziabad have opened night shelters with blankets, food, and bonfires as temperatures are set to dip. Officials conduct inspections to ensure no one sleeps in the open.
Woman missing since 2008 reunited with family in Nagpur
A woman from Uttar Pradesh, missing since 2008 and presumed dead, was reunited with her family at Nagpur's Regional Mental Hospital after a 15-year search. Read the emotional story of hope and the ongoing quest to find her missing daughter.