The US plans to replace the random H-1B lottery with a wage-based system, favoring higher salaries. However, experts warn it prioritizes seniority over high-skill roles. Learn the details and potential impact.
Explore the strategic and economic reasons behind former US President Donald Trump's interest in purchasing Greenland. Understand the geopolitical implications for the Arctic region.
US DOJ unseals 8000 new Jeffrey Epstein case documents. Victims' lawyers argue previous releases were heavily and abnormally redacted, hiding key details. Latest batch sheds more light.
Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan details India's need to prepare for short wars, long conflicts, and asymmetric warfare to counter terrorism and nuclear adversaries. Read his full analysis.
Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg was detained by London police under the Terrorism Act during a pro-Palestinian demonstration. Get the latest updates on this developing international story.
Bhitarkanika National Park in Odisha's Kendrapada district will be off-limits to tourists from January 8 to 10 for the annual saltwater crocodile census. Over 22 teams will conduct a detailed count using advanced methods. Read more.
A bus-sized asteroid made a safe, tracked flyby of Earth on 22 December 2025. NASA confirms no risk, highlighting routine monitoring of near-Earth objects. Read details.
The New England Patriots, led by Drake Maye, secure their first playoff berth since 2021 with a thrilling 28-24 win over the Ravens. Star WR Stefon Diggs shines, while partner Cardi B's lioness-inspired fashion creates a buzz. Read more!
The Trump administration will restart wage garnishment for defaulted federal student loans from January 7, 2025, ending the pandemic-era pause. Millions remain in default.
Donald Trump comments on seized Venezuelan oil, stating he will 'keep or sell it'. President Maduro remains defiant, urging leaders to focus on internal affairs. Full details inside.
A Canada-wide warrant is issued for Abdul Ghafoori, suspect in the homicide of 30-year-old Indian-origin Himanshi Khurana. Police urge public to help locate the wanted man.
A Russian missile strike on Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk region killed three people, including a young child, and injured others. President Zelenskyy condemns the attack. Read the full report.
The US has expanded online presence checks for all H-1B and H-4 visa applicants globally from December 15. Learn about the impact on Indian professionals and expected delays.
A traditional Māori Haka was used to protest a Sikh Nagar Kirtan in South Auckland, igniting debates on immigration and imported political conflicts. Indian leaders react.
Sharjah Police introduces a new category of licence plates for classic vehicles & motorcycles. These heritage-inspired plates will be sold via auction. Read more.
The head of a key Russian defence research institute died after setting himself on fire at Moscow's Red Square. The incident highlights intense pressure on defence firms to ramp up military production. Read the full report.
A tragic train collision kills eight elephants in Assam's Hojai district, raising urgent questions about railway safety in elephant corridors. Read more on the government's response.
US President Donald Trump faces a lawsuit for renaming the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts without Congressional approval. Democrats and the Kennedy family oppose the move.
Five policemen were martyred in a terrorist attack in Lakki Marwat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The assault highlights the escalating security crisis in the region. Read the full report.
Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro hits back at Donald Trump's threats and naval blockade order. Read the full story of the escalating US-Venezuela tensions.
President Trump's executive order reclassifying cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III acknowledges market reality, boosts research, and could supercharge the multi-billion dollar industry. Explore the implications.
Explore Ivanka Trump's evolution from a Trump Organization heir to a senior White House adviser and her subsequent retreat from politics. Discover her key roles and current focus.
US President Donald Trump reveals an ambitious executive order for space, targeting a 2028 Moon return, a Mars mission, and a $50 billion commercial space economy. Read the full details.
Kolkata Metro will run extra late-night services on Blue and Green Lines on December 25 for Christmas crowds heading to Park Street. Check the special schedule here.
A handwritten note taped to a car in Bengaluru goes viral, igniting a fierce online debate about parking etiquette, urban frustration, and the city's infrastructure crisis. Read the full story.
Russia's SVR alleges Ukrainian diplomats seek Western residency as peace talks stall. Kyiv faces corruption probes and internal unrest. Read the full report on the escalating info war.
US President Donald Trump announces a plan to build a new 'Golden Fleet' of massive warships equipped with hypersonic missiles, rail guns, and lasers. Aimed at 'peace through strength,' the move is set to reshape global naval power. Read more.
Five Pakistani police personnel killed in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa ambush. Separatist groups claim attacks in Balochistan & Sindh. Read about the rising violence and official response.
Environmentalists warn a new height-based definition for the Aravallis could leave 90% of the range vulnerable to mining and urbanisation, threatening Delhi-NCR's air quality and water security. Learn the full story.
A US jury orders Johnson & Johnson to pay a record $1.5 billion in damages over talc cancer claims. The company vows to appeal, citing scientific evidence. Read the full details.