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Iran successfully tests 'suicide' drones amid tense stand-off with US

Tensions between the long-time foes intensified around the Jan. 3 anniversary of the assassination of Iran's top general in a US drone strike

In pictures: Toyota Kirloskar Motor launches new Fortuner in India

Toyota launched the new version of its premium SUV Fortuner, priced between Rs 29.98 lakh and Rs 37.43 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi)

With a warm hug, Saudi and Qatari leaders agree to open borders

The decision to open land, air and sea borders came just ahead of a summit of regional leaders in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday

Govt, farmer unions talks fail to make headway, to reconvene on Jan 8

Officials said while the central government wanted farmers to discuss the three Acts clause by clause, the farmers wanted nothing less than an assurance of total repeal

Gold prices jump and rupee rises to 4-month high as dollar falters

Brent crude, too, rose in line with the broader financial market and its futures reached $53.33 a barrel, the highest since March 2020

Four types of coronavirus strains circulating in world since Nov 2019: WHO

The WHO said since the start of the pandemic, the UN health agency has received several reports of unusual public health events that are possibly due to the variants of SARS-CoV-2

Farmers threaten to intensify agitation if demands aren't met by Jan 4

Over 850 academicians extend support to the three farm acts

Will talk to farmers with folded hands, bowed head: PM Narendra Modi

Union Agriculture Minister Tomar says hopeful of stalemate ending before New Year

US Covid vaccine rollout hits snag as person falls sick after taking shot

Patient had allergic reaction and is stable after night in hospital; delay in delivery adds to woes

SC asks Centre to consider putting contentious farm laws on hold

Not desirable, says govt; SC upholds right to protest

'Farm talks are bound to fail': Supreme Court proposes forming panel

Farmers say repeal laws first; agri minister hopes for early solution

Facebook criticises Apple as it welcomes Europe's new technology rules

The new laws announced Tuesday - known as the Digital Markets Act (DMA) and the Digital Services Act (DSA) - are designed to keep the tech giants in check

Amid farm stir, Centre approves Rs 3,500-crore sugar export subsidy

Sugarcane farmers to get the amount directly into their bank accounts

Opposition parties misleading farmers on agri laws: PM Narendra Modi

Modi was speaking after laying foundation stones of a desalination plant, a hybrid renewable energy park, and a fully automated milk processing and packing plant in his home state Gujarat

Facebook went soft on Bajrang Dal to protect employees, says report

According to the report, the tech giant was afraid of "infuriating India's ruling Hindu nationalist politicians" as well as hurting its business in the country

Geminid meteor shower: Know how and when to watch meteor showers today

Meteors are bright streaks of dazzling light that one often sees in the night sky and they are often termed as "shooting stars"

Warm-up game: Bumrah hits maiden first-class fifty; IND bundled out for 194

With his 55 off 57 balls, Bumrah was the top-scorer for Team India, who folded for a disappointing 194 in 48.3 overs at the Sydney Cricket Ground

Govt says may consider more proposals by farmers if they resume talks

Farmer unions say they will not accept anything less than repeal of three laws, plan to block highways linking Delhi

Provide more safety data on Covid-19 vaccine: SEC to Serum, Bharat Biotech

The application submitted by the Pfizer was not discussed at the SEC meeting as the company has requested for more time for giving its presentation

Amit Shah's meet with farmers inconclusive; Centre to make proposals today

The govt has again assured farmers that MSP would be maintained, but incorporating it as part of the Acts seems clearly out of the question