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Indian Coast Guard seizes Pakistani boat, 11 crew for illegal fishing
The coast guard said the boats were intercepted during an operation carried out on December 10
 "Indian Coast Guard seizes Pakistani boat, 11 crew for illegal fishing")
Trump eyes chance to make CNN serve his agenda. Netflix stands in the way
Trump has declared he 'would be involved' in deciding whether Netflix's proposed acquisition should move forward and the White House is signalling openness to a Paramount-Skydance victory
 "Trump eyes chance to make CNN serve his agenda. Netflix stands in the way")
Green Card vs Gold Card: How traditional route compares with Trump's plan
Trump's Gold Card creates a premium residency route for wealthy applicants, with individuals paying $1 million and companies $2 million to retain workers
 "Green Card vs Gold Card: How traditional route compares with Trump's plan")
Election Commission extends timeline for SIR in 5 states and 1 UT
The decision came after several extension requests were received from the Chief Electoral Officers
 "Election Commission extends timeline for SIR in 5 states and 1 UT")
Microsoft announces AI deals with TCS, Infosys, Wipro and Cognizant
Microsoft deepens its India AI push as Cognizant, Infosys, TCS and Wipro commit to deploying over 50,000 Copilot licences each, signalling a rapid scale-up of agentic AI adoption across enterprises
 "Microsoft announces AI deals with TCS, Infosys, Wipro and Cognizant")
IndiGo announces ₹10,000 travel voucher for 'severely impacted' flyers
IndiGo said the ₹10,000 vouchers are in addition to government-mandated compensation of ₹5,000-10,000 for passengers whose flights were cancelled within 24 hours of departure
 "IndiGo announces ₹10,000 travel voucher for 'severely impacted' flyers")
Aadhaar misuse? mAadhaar's new tools help you see and selectively share
Track where your Aadhaar is used and share only the details you choose
 "Aadhaar misuse? mAadhaar's new tools help you see and selectively share")
Manhattan rents surge on affordability concerns; Mamdani effect dismissed
The rental market usually cools in October and November as New Yorkers move into the holiday season. However, this year, the new leasing activity in Manhattan surged compared with the previous year
 "Manhattan rents surge on affordability concerns; Mamdani effect dismissed")
Strict English rules hit US truckers as Trump steps up his crackdown
Bloomberg report shows rising enforcement, industry fears and licence uncertainty
 "Strict English rules hit US truckers as Trump steps up his crackdown")
Donald Trump risks being 'president who lost India', warns US lawmaker
Sydney Kamlager-Dove issued the warning during a congressional hearing on the US-India Strategic Partnership, citing rising tensions over tariffs, visa fee hikes, and Trump's political grievances
Why you get sleepy on the couch but are wide awake the moment you hit bed
From low-pressure relaxation to misplaced sleep cues, expert decodes why the brain winds down on the couch but wakes up in bed, and share simple ways to fix the cycle
 "Why you get sleepy on the couch but are wide awake the moment you hit bed")
Accenture, Anthropic join hands to help firms scale AI responsibly
Both companies said the partnership would combine their technical strengths to help organisations move beyond AI pilots and embed advanced, responsible AI across daily operations
 "Accenture, Anthropic join hands to help firms scale AI responsibly")
New Zealand opens 2 new seasonal work visas: Who qualifies and how to apply
New Zealand's new seasonal visas aim to speed up hiring in sectors such as horticulture, meat processing, seafood, and dairy roles like calf rearers and oyster farm workers
 "New Zealand opens 2 new seasonal work visas: Who qualifies and how to apply")
China turns to domestic AI chips, looks to cut dependence on US firms
The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology added AI processors from Huawei and Cambricon to its government-approved list of suppliers
 "China turns to domestic AI chips, looks to cut dependence on US firms")
Multifold gains for SGB 2019-20 Series VII investors as RBI allows exit
With the five-year lock-in period ending, investors in SGB 2019-20 Series VII can now opt for premature redemption
 "Multifold gains for SGB 2019-20 Series VII investors as RBI allows exit")
Mid-Dec home loan rates start at 7.10%: Top lenders' offers and EMIs
Public-sector banks have the lowest entry rates but borrowers should note that private banks and HFCs maintain wider rate spreads
 "Mid-Dec home loan rates start at 7.10%: Top lenders' offers and EMIs")
Mid-Dec car loan rates start at 7.45%: Top lenders' offers and EMIs
Public sector banks are offering the most competitive entry-level interest rates on five-year car loans
 "Mid-Dec car loan rates start at 7.45%: Top lenders' offers and EMIs")
How cars, batteries and low-cost goods shaped China's $1tn trade surplus
China's global goods surplus has surged past $1 trillion, driven by booming auto and battery exports, and a competitive edge from weak domestic demand and currency dynamics
 "How cars, batteries and low-cost goods shaped China's $1tn trade surplus")
World Bank approves funds to help UP, Haryana improve air quality
The programmes are aimed at reducing air pollution through airshed-based planning, clean mobility, improved cooking access and multisector green transitions
 "World Bank approves funds to help UP, Haryana improve air quality")
Do energy drinks raise heart-disease risk? What experts want you to know
Cardiologists warn that high-caffeine drinks may trigger heart strain and blood-pressure spikes, especially in young people
 "Do energy drinks raise heart-disease risk? What experts want you to know")
