Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav directs authorities to ensure visible air quality improvement in Delhi-NCR within a week. Key measures include dust removal, traffic decongestion, and strict enforcement.
IMD forecasts dense to very dense fog across nine northern states until December 25, disrupting travel. Delhi AQI remains 'very poor'. Drive safely and check advisories.
The US Embassy in Bangladesh has issued a security advisory for American citizens in Dhaka due to potential unrest during the funeral of Islamist leader Sharif Osman Hadis. Stay informed and safe.
Multiple people injured in coordinated knife and smoke grenade attacks at Taipei metro stations. Three victims in cardiac arrest, suspect also critically injured. Investigation ongoing.
Trump's Justice Department faces a December 20 deadline to release Jeffrey Epstein investigation documents. Congress mandates disclosure amid political pressure and conspiracy theories.
Andrea Lucas, chair of the US EEOC, urges white men to report race or sex discrimination at work. The move aligns with Trump's anti-DEI orders and shifts agency focus. Experts debate the impact.
The Daily Star's print edition was halted for the first time in 35 years after protesters set fire to its Dhaka office. Read about the attack on press freedom and the political climate ahead of Bangladesh's elections.
The US suspends its Diversity Visa lottery after a Portuguese national, who entered via the program, was linked to a shooting. Learn which countries are affected and the program's future.
The office of Bangladesh's leading daily, Prothom Alo, was vandalised. Its executive editor, Matiur Rahman, faces charges in a 'darkest night' attack on press freedom. Read the full report.
The UAE is identified as the buyer in a massive $2.3 billion military contract with Israel's Elbit Systems, raising alarms amid the Gaza war. Read the full story on the deepening ties and international fallout.
Taiwan Premier Cho Jung-tai confirms injuries after a smoke bomb attack at a Taipei subway station. The attacker is suspected to have killed himself. Read the latest details.
US President Donald Trump's executive order reclassifying marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III marks a historic shift, challenging the costly and racially biased 'War on Drugs'. Explore the implications.
Nitin Murkute, 41, collapsed during a cricket match in North Carolina. His family, with wife on H-4 visa, faces financial crisis. Community starts fundraiser.
A personal account of Dehradun's transformation: serene spots lost to Instagram fame, climate change impacts, and the tragic 2025 floods. Discover the city's fading identity.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi met Germany's Environment Minister Steffi Lemke in Berlin to discuss global climate challenges and India's role. Read the full details of their crucial dialogue.
The Trump administration appeals a court order to restore $2.7 billion in frozen research funds to Harvard University. Explore the legal battle's implications for university autonomy and federal oversight in India.
The killing of Sharif Osman Hadi, a key anti-India voice in Bangladesh, has triggered widespread violence in Dhaka, drawing New Delhi into the crisis. Explore his rise and the political fallout.
Russian President Vladimir Putin asserts his troops are advancing across the entire Ukraine front line. He mocked President Zelensky's frontline visit. Kyiv disputes the claims.
Claudio Manuel Neves Valente, suspected in Brown University & MIT shootings, found dead. Police reveal details on search, victims, and FBI reward. Read the latest.
Violence grips Dhaka after student leader Sharif Osman Hadi succumbs to injuries from an assassination attempt. Get the latest on the unrest and investigation.
Dubai's RTA suspends ferry services to Sharjah due to unsafe weather. Passengers urged to seek alternatives. No resumption timeline given. Safety is priority.
Russian President Vladimir Putin will address the nation in a major year-end press conference and call-in event. Get the key details on timing and expected focus.
Saudi Arabia unveils the Middle East's first fully electric bus rapid transit in Makkah. Set for 2026 pilgrims, it promises smoother, cleaner travel. Discover the tech behind this Vision 2030 project.
Bangladesh faces nationwide unrest following the death of leader Osman Hadi. Protests target media, offices, and diplomatic sites. Anti-India sentiments surge ahead of crucial 2026 elections. Read the full report.
The Bondi Beach shooting saw bystanders display extraordinary bravery. Explore the stories of Ahmed Al Ahmed, Boris Gurman, and others who intervened, and the psychology behind such heroism.
The suspect in the Brown University shooting was found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound in New Hampshire. Authorities confirm no further threat to the public. Read the latest details.
Myanmar's military junta has detained over 200 individuals, including election officials, using a new conscription law to suppress dissent ahead of December polls. Read the full report.
The Trump administration launches US Tech Force, offering tech experts up to $200,000 salary without a college degree. Apply now for a 2-year government fellowship.
Asian nations face sobering new tariffs from Mexico, a move seen as building a trade wall reminiscent of Trump-era policies. Discover the global economic implications.
Rivers in northern Alaska are turning orange due to metals released from thawing permafrost, threatening ecosystems and indigenous communities. Read about the climate-driven crisis.