The S&P 500 surged to a record intraday high of 6,921 points in a shortened Christmas Eve session. Investors are betting on Fed rate cuts in 2025 after mixed economic data. Read the full analysis.
Saudi Arabia's National Centre for Meteorology forecasts rainfall across several regions from Dec 23-31, marking a shift to winter. Stay updated with official bulletins.
Scientists reveal the hooded pitohui, a bird from New Guinea, carries deadly batrachotoxin. Discover how its diet makes it toxic and why it's a marvel of evolution.
Megyn Kelly's explosive interview claims Ben Shapiro and Bari Weiss are creating antisemitism in conservative circles over Israel support. Get the full details on the feud.
President Trump's festive call to troops went awry due to broadcast failures. A live mic caught his frustrated remark, creating an awkward Christmas Eve moment. Read the full details here.
Uttar Pradesh Minister Arun Kumar Saxena reviews air pollution control in UP-NCR, Lucknow & Kanpur. 256 inspection teams, 58 road sweepers deployed. Details on vehicle, dust & industrial action.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni cautions her staff about a challenging 2026, citing the European Parliament elections and Italy's G7 presidency as key tests. Read the full story.
In jovial Christmas calls, Donald Trump warned children about 'bad Santa' infiltration and defended giving coal. The former US president's unique holiday outreach sparks reactions.
A powerful winter storm batters California with floods, mudslides, and snow. 380 evacuation orders issued, a deputy killed. Governor declares emergency. Read the full report.
US President Donald Trump mixed festive cheer with a stern immigration message during the NORAD Santa tracker calls, with Melania Trump by his side. Read the full story.
Indore experiences sharp temperature swings with a low of 8°C. Met warns of colder days ahead as northerly winds and active jet streams bring back the chill. Read for full forecast.
Delhi's air quality improves from severe to very poor, prompting CAQM to revoke GRAP Stage-IV curbs. Strong winds aid pollution dispersal. Key restrictions under GRAP-III remain active.
BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman returns to Dhaka after 17 years in UK exile. His comeback reshapes Bangladesh's political landscape ahead of the 2026 elections. Read more.
US Justice Department finds over a million new Jeffrey Epstein case documents. Full release delayed for review. Details on Trump claims, fake letter, and new evidence inside.
Forest field staff in Coimbatore rescued an abandoned black leopard cub near Maruthamalai. Officials aim to reunite the healthy cub with its mother in the nearby reserve forest. Read more.
A 19-year-old engineering student at Delhi Technical Campus died by suicide in his Greater Noida hostel. Police found a note citing academic pressure. Read the full report.
Bethlehem's Christmas Eve celebrations resumed with hope after a two-year halt. The iconic tree and parade returned, but the shadow of the Gaza conflict and tourism crisis lingered. Read more.
Tarique Rahman, BNP's acting chairman, ends 17 years of self-exile, returning to Bangladesh with family. His return, ahead of parliamentary elections, is seen as a major boost for the party's campaign. Read more.
Ukraine's President Zelensky presents a revised US-backed peace plan, offering a demilitarized zone in Donetsk if Russia reciprocates. Will Moscow accept?
Bangladesh's interim govt pledges financial aid to Dipu Chandra Das's family after his lynching on blasphemy charges. 12 arrested. Govt asserts 'highest efforts' for minority safety amid strained India ties.
A special NGT bench halts the felling of over 7,800 trees for NH-46 widening in Bhopal, demanding CEC meeting minutes. Next hearing set for 2026.
Punjab reports a significant 53% reduction in stubble burning incidents this paddy season. Discover the key strategies behind this environmental success story and its impact on air quality.
Taiwan's defence ministry reports increased Chinese military activity with six aircraft and eight naval vessels operating around the island. Tensions rise in the Taiwan Strait. Read the full analysis.
Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi met with Ambassador P. Harish to discuss India's significant contributions and future role in UN peacekeeping operations. Read more.
A 24-year-old Indian woman from Punjab, Mehakdeep Kaur, was found murdered in Canada. The Indian mission is assisting the family as police investigate.
A Ukrainian drone strike at Russia's Temryuk port caused a massive fire engulfing oil storage tanks. Authorities report flames covering 2,000 square metres. Read the latest updates on the escalating conflict.
A new govt definition accepted by the Supreme Court strips protections from 90% of the Aravallis, risking desertification, water security & wildlife. Read why this ancient range is India's ecological shield.
Six months post-war, Israel threatens new military action if Iran rebuilds ballistic missiles. Netanyahu's US visit & regional tensions escalate. Read the latest analysis.
Wildlife photographers using drones at Jaipur's Sambhar Lake are stressing protected flamingos for social media likes. Forest department bans drone flights, but enforcement remains a challenge. Read more.
President Trump's social media ultimatum reveals the next Federal Reserve chair will be chosen for loyalty to his low-rate agenda, challenging central bank independence. Analysis of Hassett, Warsh, Waller, and Rieder.