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US pauses $40 bn tech deal with UK over digital rules, food standards

Britain hailed the visit as proof of close ties and Prime Minister Keir Starmer's ability to work with Trump on trade and technology

IPL 2026 Auction: KKR buys SL pacer Matheesha Pathirana for Rs 18 Crore

Pathirana's previous stint with Chennai Super Kings (CSK) saw him play a vital role before his release after a modest IPL 2025 campaign.

India's Digantara raises $50 mn to boost indigenous space surveillance

The Bengaluru-based startup, backed by Peak XV Partners and Kalaari Capital, secured funds from large investors including SBI Holdings Japan, 360 One Asset, and film producer Ronnie Screwvala

Messi event chaos: Bengal sports minister resigns, CM takes charge

Angry fans resorted to vandalism, alleging poor event management and criticising VIPs for hogging the football icon's attention and time to the extent that fans did not even get a glimpse of Messi

IIT Madras study: PEM electrolysers can cut power use in green hydrogen

IIT Madras researchers say proton exchange membrane electrolysers can improve efficiency versus alkaline systems and that design choices can reshape lifecycle emissions and material needs for scale-up

Tech Wrap Dec 16: Realme Narzo 90, YouTube Create app, Dark Web Report

Realme Narzo 90 series launched. YouTube Create is now on iOS. Google to shut down Dark Web Report. Zoom's AI Companion on the web. Meta's Threads update. Apple Tv app update

Kartik Sharma becomes joint most expensive uncapped player in IPL history

The signing was made within seconds of them buying another uncapped player in the form of Prashant Veer who was bought for the same amount of money making both players the join most expensive buys.

IFFCO yet to submit nano urea evaluation report, sales lag production

A Phase-II study under the same MoU was signed on November 14, 2025, to evaluate the extent of replacement of conventional urea by nano urea

IPL 2026: CSK buy Prashant Veer for Rs 14.2 crore, priciest uncapped player

The 20-year-old left-arm spin-bowling allrounder, was first noticed while playing for Noida Super Kings in the UP T20 League.

Impossible to fix AQI in 9-10 months, says Delhi Environment Minister

Manjinder Singh Sirsa said air pollution posed a serious and immediate risk to children, but asserted that the current government was taking steps to bring the situation under control

40% cost on states under VB-G RAM G Bill to weaken rural jobs: Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi said the proposed VB-G RAM G Bill's 40% cost shift to states would undermine MGNREGA's core principles, weaken rural job security and centralise control over budgets, rules and works

US B1/B2 visa approved in 3 minutes after rejection: Reddit user shares how

A Reddit user recounts how changes in profile and preparation helped him secure a US tourist visa in Delhi after an earlier rejection.

YouTube Create for iOS brings AI video creation tools to iPhone: What's new

YouTube Create brings AI-based editing tools to iPhone and Android users, enabling quick video trims, audio cleanup, captions, voiceovers and template-driven creation on the go

India's exports to China rise on petroleum and electronics shipments

India's exports to China rose from $ 9.20 billion in April-November 2024 to $ 12.22 billion in April-November 2025, an increase of 32.83 per cent year-on-year

RBI's $5 bn FX swap oversubscribed nearly twofold, draws over $10 bn

The RBI cut rates by 25 basis points earlier this month, and has cut them by a total of 125 basis points this year

No fuel for vehicles without valid PUCC from Dec 18 as Delhi tightens curbs

From Thursday, vehicles without a valid PUC certificate will not get fuel at petrol pumps in Delhi, as the government steps up action to curb pollution amid worsening air quality

Sebi approves IPOs for Yashoda Healthcare, Orient Cables, 5 others

These seven companies approached Sebi between May and September, obtained its observations during December 8-12

Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G's India launch likely on January 6: What to expect

Xiaomi is likely to launch the Redmi Note 15 5G on January 6, 2026, followed by the Redmi Note 15 Pro and Pro Plus models later in the year

Apple TV app for Android brings Google Cast support: Here's what changes

Apple has added Google Cast support to its Apple TV app on Android, making it easier to stream content directly to compatible TVs

Premium bike sales rise 4% despite GST hike for 350 cc-plus models

Sales volumes rose 7.2 per cent year-on-year in October 2025 to 19,555 units, before moderating by 1.4 per cent in November to 10,396 units