The iconic Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. will be renamed the Trump-Kennedy Center. The board, appointed by Trump, voted unanimously. However, ticket sales have reportedly fallen by 50%. Read more.
Islamic State responds to Bondi Beach shooting, praising attack that killed 15. Security concerns rise over extremist propaganda's influence. Read the latest details.
In a landmark event, Dewas forest officials document first sighting of rare Dholes in Kheoni wildlife sanctuary, indicating a thriving ecosystem. Read more.
A 63-year-old labourer from MP was killed by a leopard in Chandrapur's Moharli forest. The district's human-wildlife conflict death toll hits 45 this year. Read the full report.
Kolhapur's Shri Jyotirlinga Kshetra Authority launches a major green drive to replant 2000 indigenous trees affected by highway projects, aiming to restore the sacred groves of Jyotiba Hill.
Valmiki Tiger Reserve in West Champaran starts a 90-day tiger census using 400 night-vision camera traps across 898 sq km to track big cats and assess prey population. Read the details.
Alexis Wilkins, partner of FBI Director Kash Patel, publicly refutes online conspiracy theories linking her to Mossad. She addresses false claims about her religion and nationality on a podcast, detailing the personal impact and targeted harassment.
A leopard was captured on CCTV in Keshav Nagar, Pune, prompting a major search operation with thermal drones and trap cameras. Forest Department steps up night patrols.
Sharif Osman Hadi, a key figure in Bangladesh's 2024 uprising, succumbs to injuries in Singapore. Interim PM Yunus calls it a national loss. Read more on the political fallout.
President Donald Trump announces Freedom 250, a nationwide celebration for America's 250th birthday featuring state fairs, Patriot Games, and a White House UFC fight. Details inside.
Mandla district administration imposes a temporary ban on loud music, DJs, and fireworks around Kanha Tiger Reserve from Dec 18 to Jan 5 to protect wildlife. Learn the details and reasons behind this crucial order.
A tyre with hair strands is the latest clue in the Gwalior cheetah cub hit-and-run case. The forensic evidence is now at WII for DNA analysis as investigators narrow down 13 suspect vehicles.
US House Democrats release dozens of new Jeffrey Epstein photos, pressuring the Justice Department to disclose case files before a legal deadline. Key figures featured.
Ukrainian President Zelensky warns EU that Ukraine faces a breaking point without urgent financial aid. As leaders meet in Brussels, divisions emerge over unlocking frozen Russian assets for Kyiv's survival.
A crucial tiger census in central India reveals significant tiger and leopard signs across Indore, Dewas, and Burhanpur. This vital corridor connects key reserves, ensuring genetic diversity and species survival. Read the full findings.
A 5.5-foot crocodile entered a private firm on Dabhoi Road, Vadodara. Wildlife Rescue Trust volunteers safely captured the reptile and handed it to the forest department. Read the full story.
A 15-foot whale, weighing 3 tonnes, died at Yarada beach in Visakhapatnam after getting caught in fishing nets. Despite rescue efforts, the marine giant could not be saved. Read the full story.
Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss clashes with Border Patrol Commander Gregory Bovino during a federal operation. Watch the confrontation that highlights US immigration tensions. Read the full story.
Katie Miller, wife of US Homeland Security Advisor Stephen Miller, faces scrutiny as her 'Mean Girls' school past and college controversies resurface amid her struggling conservative podcast. Read more.
Venezuela orders naval escorts for its oil ships, directly challenging Trump's blockade. A high-seas confrontation looms as vessels head to Asia. Read the latest on this escalating crisis.
The US Trade Representative accuses the EU of discriminating against American tech giants like Google and Apple, threatening to penalise European firms like SAP and Spotify in return. Read the full details of the escalating trade tensions.
Dense fog crippled Delhi's rail network, delaying over 40 trains by 3-6 hours and stranding thousands. Key routes from East & North India were severely impacted. Read the full report on the travel chaos.
Sharif Osman Hadi, a key youth leader in Bangladesh's political protests, succumbed to injuries after a shooting in Dhaka. Read the full story on his journey and the impact.
Pope Leo XIV appoints Bishop Ronald A. Hicks as the new Archbishop of New York, succeeding Cardinal Timothy Dolan. The leadership change comes amid a major abuse settlement and a shift in the archdiocese's public voice. Read more.
Italian PM Giorgia Meloni commits to the EU-Mercosur trade agreement, pending resolution of farmers' issues. Brazil's Lula confirms her stance. Read the full story.
Kolkata's minimum temperature rose to 16.7°C on Thursday after days below 16°C. The Met office forecasts pleasant weather with no significant change. Read the full forecast details here.
Sharif Osman Hadi, a key figure in Bangladesh's 2024 political unrest, succumbed to injuries from an assassination attempt. He was being treated in Singapore. Read the full story.
US inflation cooled more than expected in November to 2.7%, but economists warn the recent federal shutdown distorted data. Most Americans still feel the pinch of high prices. Read the full analysis.
Parts of Andhra Pradesh's Alluri Sitharama Raju district grapple with severe cold wave, with temperatures plunging to as low as 5.4°C. Dense fog blankets the region, disrupting daily routines. IMD forecasts continued dry weather.
A tiger attacking livestock in Bommalapura village was safely captured by forest officials using three trained elephants. The healthy tiger, Bandipur 26-GP5, is now in custody.