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INDIA bloc on life support, risks being wheeled into ICU: Omar Abdullah

Abdullah also blamed the INDIA bloc for the return of Nitish Kumar to the BJP-led NDA, saying, 'I believe that we pushed Nitish Kumar back into the arms of the NDA'

Modi promised ease of air travel but gave 'cease of air travel': Congress

The opposition party claimed that the ongoing IndiGo chaos was not an accident but the direct outcome of the BJP government's "relentless push to manufacture a duopoly in the sector"

FIFA World Cup 2026: Which group truly deserves the 'Group of Death' tag?

With the shift to a 48-team, 12-group format, the competition appears more evenly spread, yet these two groups stand out due to their depth, unpredictability, and overall difficulty.

Advent's $1 bn deal talks for Whirlpool India collapse due to disagreements

Advent had emerged as the frontrunner to acquire a 31 per cent stake in Whirlpool of India from Whirlpool Corp, which would have triggered a mandatory open offer to acquire a majority stake

India-Russia ties among steadiest globally: Jaishankar after Putin's visit

In an interactive session, he also disagreed with views that Putin's visit could complicate India's negotiations with the US on a bilateral trade agreement

Circular economy to boost dairy farmers' income by 20% in 5 years: Shah

Shah was addressing cattle rearers associated with Banas Dairy at an event held at Sanadar village in Gujarat's Vav-Tharad district to mark the inauguration of the dairy's bio-CNG and fertiliser plant

Allahabad HC seeks details of support systems for PwDs in high courts

The order was passed after a person with a locomotor disability, seeking protection against a threat from his wife's parents, faced 'great difficulty' while entering the court precincts

Biocon to integrate Biocon Biologics in $5.5-bn tranx, pivots away from IPO

Proposed transaction will result in Biocon Biologics becoming a wholly-owned subsidiary of Biocon, simplifying the group structure, and strengthening the consolidated balance sheet

Constitution came under threat when Emergency was invoked: Sanjay Jha

This came after Rahul Gandhi said that the "Constitution of every Indian is under threat" after paying tribute to Dr BR Ambedkar on the occasion of Mahaparinirvan Diwas

Is Assam's Riyan Parag ready for Rajasthan Royals captaincy in IPL 2026?

Ahead of the IPL 2026 auction, Rajasthan Royals are without a captain after Sanju Samson's move to Chennai Super Kings. Riyan Parag says he is ready if asked.

Defamation case against Rahul: Witness unavailable, next hearing on Dec 20

The criminal defamation case was filed by local RSS worker Rajesh Kunte following a speech given by Rahul Gandhi at an election rally near Bhiwandi on March 6, 2014

IndiGo crisis: Govt asks airline to complete refund by Dec 7, other updates

After a week of disruptions, Indigo says operations are gradually stabilising and cancellations may drop below 1,000 today; passengers have been offered full waiver on cancellations and rescheduling

Simplification of customs will be next big reform, says FM Sitharaman

The announcements to this effect can be made in the upcoming Budget, likely to be presented on February 1

India-US likely to hold 3-day talks on trade agreement from Dec 10

Visit of the US officials marks their second trip since the imposition of a 25% tariff and an additional 25% penalty on Indian goods entering the American market due to the purchase of Russian crude

Could Ronaldo meet Messi at the FIFA World Cup 2026? The path explained

The last time Cristiano Ronaldo faced Lionel Messi in an international football match was back in November. 2014 when both Argentina and Portugal played an international friendly at Old Trafford.

Want to send a strong message that SC meant for common man: CJI Surya Kant

Justice Kant also said he cannot do this alone and the judges of the apex court have extended their full cooperation in this regard

Will establish measures to protect Ambedkar statues: UP CM Adityanath

CM Yogi announced a series of measures to protect Ambedkar statues and strengthen welfare initiatives for marginalised communities

National Herald case: DK Shivakumar calls Delhi Police notice 'harassment'

In the notice dated November 29, the EOW has summoned Shivakumar to appear before it or provide the requested information by December 19 latest

Shiv Sena's Shrikant Shinde introduces Bill to regulate deepfakes in LS

The Bill also lists penalties for offenders creating or disseminating deepfake content with malicious intent

President, VP, PM offer tributes to BR Ambedkar on 69th death anniversary

The prime minister said Ambedkar's visionary leadership and unwavering commitment to justice, equality and constitutionalism continue to guide the national journey