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.
US tech sector faces a reckoning as job postings fall by 31,800 and unemployment rises to 4%. AI is now a baseline skill, reshaping hiring towards precision over scale. Read the full analysis.
US President Donald Trump faces scrutiny after claiming to cut drug prices by 'up to 600%' in a speech, reigniting debates about his cognitive sharpness. Critics cite verbal slips, while supporters dismiss it as politics.
Trump's immigration crackdown pushes H-1B visa interviews to October 2026, risking jobs and traumatizing Indian families. Read about the uncertainty and delays.
A Cessna C550 business jet crashed while landing at Statesville Regional Airport, North Carolina. FAA is investigating. Details on casualties and cause awaited.
The US HHS proposes rules to cut federal funding for hospitals providing puberty blockers or hormones to minors. This could severely restrict transgender healthcare access nationwide. Read the full analysis.
Federal prosecutors in Massachusetts charge two Haitian immigrants in a large-scale SNAP benefits trafficking scheme involving nearly $7 million. Read the full details of the indictment.
Scientists drill ice cores in Tajikistan's Pamir Mountains, home to the world's only non-melting glaciers, hoping to find clues to combat global glacier loss. Discover the 'Pamir-Karakoram anomaly'.
Explore the intricate and closer-than-admitted bond between Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein, revealing new details about their shared pursuits. Read the full investigation now.
Islamic State praised the Sydney Bondi Beach shooting that killed 15. Australian PM confirms ISIS inspiration as suspect faces 59 charges. Read the latest updates.
Ukraine's President warns EU's $105 billion loan delay will force cuts to vital drone production, undermining battlefield efforts and peace negotiations with Russia. Read the full analysis.
Donald Trump's media venture, Trump Media & Technology Group, merges with Digital World Acquisition Corp. The deal could value Truth Social at nearly $6 billion. Read the full story.
The Trump administration escalates denaturalization efforts, setting monthly targets. With India among top nations for new citizens, concerns rise over quotas and anti-immigrant sentiment. Learn the facts and implications.
Experts explain why China's Beijing model for tackling air pollution is not a viable solution for Delhi, highlighting data gaps and differing realities. Learn the crucial distinctions.
Two women killed in separate wild elephant attacks in Korba, Chhattisgarh, sparking panic. Forest officials intensify patrolling as villagers demand long-term solutions to human-elephant conflict.
Brussels erupts as farmers clash with police during a critical EU summit debating Ukraine aid and the Mercosur trade pact. Protests highlight deep divisions over Europe's future.
Delhi shivers as maximum temperature plunges to 20.1°C, marking the coldest December day this season. IMD warns of dense fog and colder days ahead. Stay updated.
The National Green Tribunal has given a joint committee four more weeks to file its report on alleged air pollution by ACC Cement's plant in Himachal Pradesh's Bilaspur. Key hearing set for February 2026.
The US Embassy in India highlights VP nominee JD Vance's praise for bilateral ties, calling India a friend. Explore the strategic importance and future of India-US relations.
Himachal Pradesh experiences light snowfall on high mountain passes, leading to a temperature drop. IMD forecasts more snow on Dec 20-21. Dharamshala recorded its warmest December day. Read for details on weather alerts and forecasts.
Islamic State media lauds Sydney's Bondi Junction stabbings as a 'source of pride' but does not claim direct responsibility. Australian authorities continue lone-wolf investigation.
US Senator Marco Rubio vows to sanction ICC judges if they issue arrest warrants for Israeli leaders over Gaza actions. A major US-Israel solidarity move.
Donald Trump confirms a plan to strip citizenship from 100-200 people daily in 2026, targeting naturalized citizens who entered under Biden. Experts call the number 'astoundingly high.'
Coimbatore district administration locks and seals a private illegal quarry crusher unit at Thalakkarai near Pollachi. The unit operated with severe violations, facing a Rs 4.7 lakh penalty. Read the full details of the crackdown.