POLITICS
Debate over fog-hit India Vs South Africa T20I reaches Parliament as Tharoor questions fixtures: 'Will shift all...'
Tharoor suggested the game should have been scheduled in Thiruvananthapuram, sighting significantly better air quality conditions there.
INDIA
Research or spying? Seagull with Chinese GPS tracker found near naval base in Karnataka
The seagull was found on Tuesday by the Coastal Marine Police Cell at Rabindranath Tagore Beach in Karwar and was handed over to the forest department wing.
INDIA
Police files chargesheet in Zubeen Garg's death: 'Was instigated to venture into sea, not enough done to save him'
The SIT submitted a comprehensive 12,000-page chargesheet, including 8,698 pages of supporting documents, before the Chief Judicial Magistrate of the Guwahati court earlier on Friday.
INDIA
'I have people's trust': TVK's Vijay at first public rally in Tamil Nadu post Karur stampede
The rally, where at least 35,000 people showed up, is doubly significant because it takes place near ex-AIADMK leader K Sengottaiyan's hometown of Vijayamangalam.
INDIA
As Delhi chokes, Deputy CM Parvesh Verma blames Kejriwal: 'Bearing brunt of AAP's wrongdoing'
The political blame game came as stricter pollution-control measures kicked in across the city under GRAP-IV as Delhi continues to choke under a thick blanket of smog.
SCIENCE
Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS to make its closest approach to Earth today | Here's how stargazers can spot it
Discovered over the summer, the comet known as 3I/Atlas will pass within 167 million miles (269 million kilometers) of our planet on Friday, the closest it gets on its grand tour of the solar system.
INDIA
Indian Army contingent reaches Abu Dhabi for India-UAE joint military exercise Desert Cyclone-II
The conduct of DESERT CYCLONE-II underscores the deepening strategic partnership and military diplomacy between India and the UAE.
INDIA
From Gongura Paneer to Kale Moti Chilgoza Pulao: All-vegetarian dinner menu for NDA MPs at PM residence
The spread at the dinner, an all-vegetarian menu, has caught the public's eye, following the interest in the vegetarian meal served to Russian President Vladimir Putin.
INDIA
For 3rd time in a row, Shashi Tharoor gives Rahul Gandhi-led Congress meet a miss
Tharoor's repeated absence from key party deliberations has become a point of discussion within the Congress.
WORLD
6.7-magnitude earthquake strikes Japan's Hokkaido and Tohoku; tsunami advisory issued
A tsunami advisory was issued as the Pacific coast of Hokkaido, Aomori, Iwate and Miyagi prefectures could see a tsunami of up to 1 meter (3.2 feet).
INDIA
In major revamp, Delhi Cabinet approves reorganisation of 11 districts into 13
The decision was taken during a Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Wednesday.
INDIA
Meet Squadron Leader Shivangi Singh, first woman Rafale pilot now set to train future crew
Shivangi Singh moved to the Rafale fleet in Ambala in 2020, becoming the only woman pilot trained on the platform during her induction phase.
INDIA
Shashi Tharoor seeks 'proper law' against marital rape in India: 'It’s violence, not conjugal love'
Observing that there is an implicit assumption that "marital rape" can be allowed within a conjugal marriage, he reiterated, "It is not part of conjugal love — it is violence."
INDIA
Goa nightclub fire: Luthra brothers to be deported, not extradited. Is there a difference?
The Luthra brothers fled India soon after a fire broke out at their nightclub in Goa, anticipating arrest as the probe brought them into the limelight.
INDIA
'Thiruparankundram row can be resolved in Tamil Nadu itself on the basis of Hindus' strength': RSS chief
"At present, I think the issue can be resolved here only on the basis of Hindus' strength in Tamil Nadu," he said.
INDIA
Goa nightclub fire: MEA suspends Luthra brothers' passports who fled to Thailand soon after blaze
The move blocks the brothers, who fled to Thailand hours after the blaze last week, from travelling onwards from Phuket.
INDIA
'How can airlines charge Rs 35,000?' Delhi HC asks Centre, flags loss to economy over IndiGo crisis
The bench asked why passengers were forced to pay Rs 30,000 - Rs 35,000 for a one-way ticket.
INDIA
Karthigai Deepam lamp row: Oppn moves impeachment motion against Justice Swaminathan - what's the controversy?
Left parties have alleged that there are attempts to whip up communal tensions in Tamil Nadu by manufacturing a controversy around the religious sites situated on the Thiruparankundram Hill in the Madurai district.
INDIA
BJP's 'Leader of Paryatan' swipe at LoP Rahul Gandhi over Germany visit amid Parliament session
Rahul Gandhi is scheduled to attend a major Indian Overseas Congress event in Berlin on December 17, where he will meet IOC leaders from across Europe.
INDIA
Leading with Su-30 and Jaguar, India to conduct joint air drill with UAE, France today
For the exercise, India has issued a Notam (notice to airmen) for the exercise area, located around 200 nautical miles from Pakistan's Karachi on December 10-11.
INDIA
Why Rahul Gandhi ditched white t-shirt for khadi kurta during SIR debate in Parliament
Rahul Gandhi was spotted wearing a khadi kurta, ditching his trademark white polo t-shirt and cargo pants, a look he adopted during the days of Bharat Jodo Yatra.
INDIA
Another J&K doctor arrested by NIA in Delhi Red Fort blast case: 'Harboured Delhi bomber, destroyed evidence'
Besides harbouring suicide bomber Dr Umar, the accused is also charged with destruction of evidence related to the terrorist attack.
WORLD
Plane makes emergency landing on Florida highway, crashes into traffic | Watch
There were two people on board the plane. The pilot and his passenger - both 27-year-old men - were not injured.
INDIA
Sonia Gandhi gets notice on plea for FIR over her inclusion in voter list prior to acquiring Indian citizenship
The petitioner claimed that Sonia Gandhi's name was included in the electoral roll in 1980, deleted in 1982, and then included again in 1983.
