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Trump makes obscene gesture at Ford plant heckler; White House defends him

During a visit to Ford's Detroit plant, Donald Trump made an obscene gesture and mouthed an expletive at a heckler; the White House called his response 'appropriate'

Crane falls on moving train in Thailand; at least 19 killed, 80 injured

The crane was part of work on an elevated high-speed rail project and fell onto the train that was travelling from Bangkok to Ubon Ratchathani province

India wholesale inflation rises to 0.83% in Dec 2025 against -0.32% in Nov

December 2025 WPI-based inflation: Positive rate is due to an increase in prices of other manufacturing, minerals, and the manufacturing of machinery and equipment

Delhi air quality stays 'very poor' amid cold wave and persistent fog

Unfavourable winter conditions and weak winds prevented dispersion of pollutants, keeping Delhi's air quality in the 'very poor' category

Sports infra may see major Budget push as India eyes hosting Olympics

The government may announce a long-term sports infrastructure plan in Budget 2026-27 as India prepares to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games and plans a bid for the 2036 Olympics

Harvard sees 31% drop in Indian students, foreign share hits new high

Harvard recorded its highest-ever share of international students in fall 2025, but Indian enrolment dropped sharply while Chinese numbers rose.

Pakistan bets big on crypto: Here's why the rush is raising concerns

In December 2025, Pakistan allowed global exchanges Binance and HTX to receive preliminary approvals as the government accelerates crypto adoption

Iran uses Russian tech to jam Starlink as protests grow under blackout

Iran has reportedly used Russian-made jammers to disrupt Starlink internet during protests, even as SpaceX waived fees to help people connect amid a nationwide internet blackout

Airlines warn of flight delays as dense fog shrouds north India; ops stable

Airlines issued advisories as dense fog reduced visibility across north India, causing flight delays, though operations at Delhi airport remained largely stable

US looks to take over Greenland in 'weeks or months', says Trump aide

Senior US official claims swift movement is possible on Greenland, but the island's leader and Denmark have firmly rejected any takeover, stressing sovereignty amid Arctic tensions

Now, Indian passport holders can transit through Germany without a visa

Indian passengers can now transit through German airports without a separate visa. Here's how the rules worked earlier and what still applies

Record-breaking winter grips Delhi-NCR as cold wave spreads across India

Widespread cold wave and fog continue to disrupt life across northern and eastern India, while fresh snowfall is likely in the western Himalayas

'Help is on its way': Trump's cryptic post to protesters raises Iran stakes

Despite about 2,000 already killed, Donald Trump urged Iranian protesters to continue demonstrations as unrest poses the most serious internal challenge to Iran's clerical leadership in years

Tier-2, Tier-3 cities drive 81% home loan growth, 64% of volumes: Report

First-time and mid-income buyers fuel home loan growth across smaller cities

PM Cares Fund has privacy rights under RTI Act even if govt-run: Delhi HC

According to the PM Cares Fund website, it is a public charitable trust with the Prime Minister of India as its Chairperson

Tata Elxsi Q3FY26 results: Profit drops 45%, revenue rises marginally

Tata Elxsi's Q3FY26 profit fell 45 per cent year-on-year to ₹108.9 crore, though revenue edged up 1.5 per cent to ₹953.5 crore, driven by the company's transportation business

Iranian girls deserve to determine their own future: Malala Yousafzai

Yousafzai said that Iranians had warned about repression for years despite severe personal risks, and that their voices were silenced for decades

Lancet study shows most hesitant adults in UK accepted Covid-19 jabs later

Tracking vaccine attitudes across England, a Lancet study reveals that most people who were unsure about Covid-19 jabs eventually got vaccinated

From medicines to makeup: Things you should avoid keeping in your bathroom

Your bathroom's humid environment can spoil medicines, ruin cosmetics and increase safety risks. Here's what to move out for a safer, healthier home

Govt urges qcom firms to drop '10-minute delivery' branding: Reports

Union Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya reportedly held a series of meetings with quick-commerce companies and urged them to discontinue the branding associated with ultra-fast deliveries