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Taliban seeks India's support: Request visas for Afghan patients, students

Afghanistan urges India to resume visas for trade, education, and healthcare. Complexities include non-recognition of the Taliban, security concerns, and limited consular services

Meta's content U-turn sparks exodus: Searches on 'how to delete Fb' soar

Sweeping content moderation changes by Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg have spurred a surge in Google searches in the US on how to delete Facebook, Instagram and Threads accounts

'I'm human, not God; mistakes happen': PM Modi on Nikhil Kamath's podcast

PM Modi makes his podcast debut on Nikhil Kamath's WTF podcast, discussing leadership, personal growth, and lessons from his political journey

Celebrities, leaders blast L&T over chairman's 'work on Sundays' remark

L&T Chairman SN Subrahmanyan's controversial call for working Sundays, featuring a misogynistic joke, sparked backlash from figures like Deepika Padukone, Harsh Goenka

$466 mn debt: Telangana's liquor crisis is no happy hour for global brands

Global giants like Diageo, Pernod Ricard, and Carlsberg have suspended supplies to Telangana, which owes $466 million in unpaid dues

Taliban hails India as 'significant partner' after high-level talks

Over a million Afghan refugees have returned from Pakistan and Iran since 2023, emphasising the scale of displacement. India has pledged additional support for their rehabilitation and healthcare

Trump touts 'Gulf of America'; Mexico retaliates with 'Mexican America'

US President-elect Donald Trump proposed renaming the Gulf of Mexico as 'Gulf of America'; Mexico counters with 'Mexican America' for North America

India's dream of a direct rail link to Kashmir moves closer to reality

The project of connecting Kashmir by rail has been in the making for over two decades

A 23-yr-old injustice corrected: SC frees man sentenced to death as a minor

The Supreme Court has freed a man sentenced to death as a minor, acknowledging judicial errors and ordering rehabilitation after 23 years behind bars

Tirupati stampede claims six lives: Here's what went wrong at the temple

A surge of devotees at the Lord Venkateswara temple caused chaos during token distribution for Vaikunta Dwara Darshanam, leaving six dead and many injured

Congress' Sandeep Dikshit to file defamation cases against Atishi, AAP MP

Atishi and Sanjay Singh had alleged that Sandeep Dikshit accepted money from a BJP leader to run against Arvind Kejriwal

Achint Setia new Snapdeal CEO; Himanshu Chakrawarti to lead Stellaro Brands

Achint Setia has been named chief executive of Snapdeal, while Himanshu Chakrawarti will lead Stellaro Brands, focusing on scaling operations

Does below-average intelligence mean no right to motherhood, asks Bombay HC

The court has acknowledged the woman's autonomy and her right to make life choices, including her decision to carry the pregnancy to term

Trump's sentencing in hush money case: What to expect and what it means

Donald Trump's sentencing is scheduled for 9:30 am EST (8 pm IST) on Friday, January 10, following a ruling by Judge Juan Merchan last week

Hasina may continue staying in India despite Dhaka's extradition request

Sheikh Hasina left Bangladesh amidst violent student-led protests that erupted in July 2024, leaving over 500 people dead

Los Angeles wildfire sparks emergency; 30,000 evacuated as homes burn

A massive wildfire in Los Angeles, fueled by fierce Santa Ana winds, has forced 30,000 people to evacuate, threatening over 13,000 structures and causing widespread chaos

Supreme Court calls out states for freebies while judges face pay delays

The top court noted the contradiction of neglecting judges' salaries, while making large election promises

Calling women 'property' now allowed on Facebook under Meta's new rules

Meta's revised content policy permits calling women 'property,' along with relaxed rules on gender-based content, raising concerns about the spread of harmful narratives and misinformation

Canada, Panama, and Greenland: Donald Trump expands his 'Maga' wishlist

Donald Trump wishlist includes acquiring Greenland, reclaiming control of the Panama Canal, and even annexing Canada as the 51st state

'Stranger to boy': SC denies grandchild's custody to Atul Subhash's mother

The Supreme Court has rejected the custody plea of the four-year-old boy's paternal grandmother, citing her lack of familiarity with the child