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US launches retaliatory strikes on 70 targets in Syria after Trump threat

The US Central Command said that fighter jets, attack helicopters and artillery targeted ISIS infrastructure and weapon sites

Bangladesh to hold funeral of student leader whose death sparked unrest

Bangladesh's interim government on Friday urged citizens to resist violence by fringe elements as the body of a prominent youth leader arrived here from Singapore

Trump announces lower drug price deals with 9 major pharma companies

As part of the deal, new drugs made by those companies will also be charged at the so-called most-favoured-nation pricing across the country on any newly launched medications for all

Tesla CEO Musk recovers $55 billion pay package in Delaware court ruling

With Musk still signaling discontent, Tesla upped the ante again this year by crafting another pay package that could pay him $1 trillion if he can lead the automaker down a road during next decade

Head of group suing over White House ballroom backs Trump-picked chairman

The planning commission on Friday released the agenda for its January meeting and the East Wing Modernisation Project is listed for an information presentation

Epstein files: Clinton photos draw attention in recent release by US DOJ

The released files include a small number of photos of Trump, which appear to have been known for decades, including two in which Trump and Epstein are posing with now-first lady Melania Trump

ECI releases draft electoral roll for Tamil Nadu; over 970K voters removed

Since this is a draft list, electors will have an opportunity to appeal to have their names included, with the "Claims and Objections" period running from December 19 to January 18, 2026

'Seen us engaged' in resolving India-Pak conflict: US Secy of State Rubio

Rubio said that the US remains engaged around the world, including in conflicts that perhaps are not central to everyday life in America

Govt directs airlines to ensure passenger support amid delays due to fog

In an office memorandum, the ministry mentioned about mandatory compliance with passenger facilitation requirements during fog and low-visibility conditions

EAM urges Dutch support as India enters decisive phase in EU FTA talks

India and the Netherlands have a "strategic partnership" in water, a very strong cooperation in agriculture, health, science and technology and shipping, Jaishankar said

IMD issues orange alert for Delhi as fog, cold wave grip North India

With December 18 recorded as the coldest day so far, winter conditions are set to intensify across north India as the IMD forecasts dense fog, cold wave conditions and snowfall in the Himalayan region

Sensex, Nifty gain on hopes of further Federal Reserve rate cuts

The US consumer price index rose 2.7 per cent year-on-year in November, below expectations of a 3.1 per cent jump

Best of BS Opinion: Dhurandhar marks India's newfound soft power ambitions

Today's Best of BS Opinion examines Labour's growth dilemma, the rise of Nitin Nabin, Dhurandhar's political messaging, and how AI-driven content excess is reshaping culture and power

Smartphones fuel 38% jump in electronics export in FY26, shows data

India's electronics exports surged 38% to $31 billion in April-November FY26, led by smartphones and Apple iPhones, narrowing the gap with petroleum exports

RBI's Board approves risk-based deposit insurance framework for banks

RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra chaired the meeting

Dhurandhar marks the arrival in Bollywood of a new-generation soft power

If Pathaan gave both conservatives and liberals room to hide, Dhurandhar extends no such courtesy. Aditya Dhar ripped open that tent of hypocrisy and turned the knife

Russian President offers no compromise on Ukraine, says EU 'robbery' failed

Putin set out the Kremlin's stance on the war in the opening moments of his annual end-of-year press conference, a marathon event that typically runs for some four hours

Coal ministry proposes strict ownership, net worth norms for Coal Exchange

Under the draft framework, the applicant must be a demutualised company incorporated under the Companies Act, 2013

Donald Trump signs defence law backing deeper India-US ties, Quad

The Act outlines sense of Congress on Defence Alliances and Partnerships in the Indo-Pacific region'

Cabinet approves India-New Zealand trade pact, paves way for signing

Once signed, this deal will mark India's seventh trade agreement since 2021 and a part of its diversification strategy at a time when global trade is up for a major reset