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'Statement misconstrued': Lalit Modi apologises after 'fugitives' video row

After backlash over a viral London video with Vijay Mallya, Lalit Modi apologised and said his remarks were misconstrued and never intended in that manner

Two more Chinese AI players prepare for IPOs, but the burn rate is high

Zhipu and MiniMax are planning Hong Kong IPOs as filings show high cash spending and US chip limits, with pressure to list early before US AI giants go public in 2026 and attract global investors

How fear and greed shaped investments in 2025 & what 2026 may hold

From SIP discipline to hype-driven losses, the key money lessons of the year

380% gold returns as SGB 2017-18 Series XIII matures at Rs 13,563

Bought at Rs 2,816 in 2017, the gold bond pays out Rs 13,563 at maturity

Kuldeep Sengar to remain in jail as SC pauses bail in Unnao rape case

Chief Justice Surya Kant said judges of the Delhi High Court who passed the order are some of the 'finest', but 'we are all prone to committing errors'

Terminal lucidity: Why brain gains a burst of awareness just before death

Sometimes, people with terminal illness suddenly become more alert, aware and communicative shortly before death. Neurologists explain what is known about this phenomenon, called terminal lucidity

US revokes visas over decade-old cases: Immigration attorneys explain why

Immigration lawyers say visas are being cancelled without new charges, even for applicants who disclosed old DUI cases years ago

Ajit Pawar announces NCP reunion with Sharad Pawar faction for civic polls

Ajit Pawar announced that the NCP and NCP (Sharadchandra Pawar) will contest the Pimpri-Chinchwad civic polls together, calling it a moment of family unity; seat-sharing details will be announced late

OpenAI's new job offer brings $500 mn pay and high stress: Details here

Founder Sam Altman said OpenAI is hiring a 'Head of Preparedness', calling it a critical position at a time when AI models are improving very quickly

Trump wins court backing for $100,000 H-1B fee: Why Indians lose out

A federal judge has allowed the Trump administration to proceed with a steep H-1B visa fee as challenges continue, raising costs for firms and Indian professionals

South Korea's Coupang to pay $1.1 bn after data breach hits 34 mn users

Coupang said it will give purchase vouchers worth 50,000 won to eligible users; these vouchers can be used across different Coupang services

Trump Class battleships may not be a big hit: Why experts are doubtful

Donald Trump says the new Trump Class battleships will be the deadliest ever built, but experts warn they may not be as he has planned

Delhi AQI update: Air quality worsens to 'severe'; smog disrupts visibility

Delhi recorded an average AQI above 400 as very dense fog and smog reduced visibility, disrupted flights and trains, and prompted safety advisories across the capital

Trump meets Zelenskyy amid renewed US push to end Ukraine conflict

Security guarantees and economic proposals for Ukraine have seen progress, though the future of eastern Donbas remains unresolved and key territorial issues are still under negotiation

Dense fog in Delhi disrupts flights and trains as IMD issues orange alert

Persistent dense fog has prompted an IMD orange alert in Delhi, disrupting flight and train services, with airlines warning passengers of delays, diversions and cancellations across north India

Visibility drops as dense fog blankets north India; Delhi on orange alert

Cold wave conditions may prevail in several north Indian states on December 29, with rainfall and snowfall expected across the western Himalayas from December 30 till January 2

Akums President Finance Rajkumar Bafna resigns citing Delhi pollution

The drugmaker said Bafna will step down on December 31, 2025, after citing Delhi's pollution levels in his resignation letter

What is Somaliland and why Israel's recognition has stirred tensions?

Israel's recognition of Somaliland has triggered opposition from Somalia, the African Union and Arab nations while drawing a cautious response from the US

From UK FTA to US tariff duels: What 2025 revealed about India's tradecraft

India spent 2025 rewriting its foreign policy playbook through trade deals, tariff battles and supply chain partnerships, signalling that market access now drives its global engagement

How China's 6G smart surface could turn radar into a power source

Chinese researchers say a new 6G smart surface could let stealth aircraft harvest power from radar signals, reshaping future military stealth and next-generation wireless communication