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From IIT Delhi to billionaire: Jyoti Bansal builds second $5.5B company

Jyoti Bansal, IIT Delhi graduate and former AppDynamics founder, launched AI-based Harness after selling his first company, raising $240 million and valuing him at $2.3 billion, cementing his billionaire status.

The Oscars to stream on YouTube from 2029, ending ABC’s decades-long broadcast run

The Oscars will leave ABC after decades, streaming globally on YouTube from 2029 through 2033, including red-carpet coverage and nominations, marking the first major awards show to fully abandon broadcast TV.

Coursera to acquire Udemy, forming $2.5 billion platform for AI training

Coursera will acquire Udemy in an all-stock $2.5 billion deal, aiming to consolidate online education, capture corporate AI upskilling demand, and achieve cost synergies amid post-pandemic market slowdown.

Minneapolis ICE raid draws fire as pregnant woman pinned on pavement, sparking outcry

A viral video shows ICE agents pinning a pregnant woman in Minneapolis during Operation Metro Surge, sparking outrage over aggressive tactics; officials defend arrests, while past incidents reveal repeated use of force.

Senate approves $901 billion defence bill, demands boat strike footage from Hegseth

The Senate approved a $901 billion defense bill raising troop pay, increasing oversight, and pressing Secretary Pete Hegseth for footage of alleged drug boat strikes, while addressing Pentagon policies and safety concerns.

Putin dismisses NATO war warnings as ‘hysteria’, defends Russia’s stance on Ukraine

Vladimir Putin dismissed Western warnings of a major war with Russia as hysteria, accused NATO of fearmongering, and warned Ukraine and its allies that Moscow would pursue its territorial goals militarily if talks fail.

Is the Imran Khan–Munir confrontation driving cases against PTI lawmakers in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa?

Dozens of PTI lawmakers in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa face terrorism and protest-related cases as Imran Khan’s confrontation with Pakistan’s establishment intensifies, deepening legal pressure on the party’s last provincial stronghold.

Decades of losses, billions in bailouts: Why Pakistan is selling 100% of PIA and why buyers want the state out | Explained

The airline has remained a chronic loss maker due to overstaffing, weak management and an ageing fleet, forcing repeated government bailouts that drained public money.

Bondi Beach shooting: Did Sajid Akram maintain family ties in Hyderabad? Know where and how he was radicalised

While Sajid Akram had roots in Hyderabad, there is no evidence that India or Telangana played any role in his radicalisation or in the planning of the Bondi Beach attack.

Fake heroes, Google Trends myths and deepfakes: How false narratives spread after the Bondi Beach attack

The aftermath of the Bondi Beach attack has shown that alongside violence itself, misinformation can inflict real harm, distorting public understanding, targeting innocent people and deepening social divisions at a moment of national grief.

Pakistan extends airspace ban for Indian aircraft till Jan 23, New Delhi likely to reciprocate

The previous extension was set to expire on December 24 but the Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) extended the restrictions on Wednesday till January 23.

Bondi Beach shooting revives old fears: Why collapse of ISIS territory did not end its influence in Australia

Authorities say Bondi Beach shooting was carried out by a father-and-son duo allegedly inspired by Islamic State ideology, underlining that despite losing its so-called caliphate in 2019, the group’s influence has not disappeared.

Ukraine backs US peace plan at Berlin talks: Why ‘Article 5-like’ guarantees may still fail to bring Putin to the table

With Ukraine demanding long-term security and Russia refusing to compromise on territory or NATO involvement, the coming days could determine whether the war edges toward negotiations or continues with no clear end in sight.

Power cuts, economic distress and political neglect: Why unrest in PoK is no longer sporadic but a pattern

The latest upheaval is not an isolated flare-up but the continuation of deep and mounting anger across PoK over political marginalisation, economic hardship, and Islamabad’s authoritarian governance.

Nick Reiner could face the death penalty in California. Here is why prosecutors say it is possible

A special circumstance tied to multiple murders can push a first-degree murder case into the small category where the maximum punishment includes death or life without parole, even though California has not carried out executions for years.

Hungover Russians may have saved Moscow from ‘Pearl Harbor-style’ Ukraine attack: Report

Kyiv had planned to launch the covert assault around Russia’s Victory Day on May 9, hoping to humiliate the Kremlin during a major national celebration. The plan involved secretly moving dozens of drones deep into Russian territory using unwitting local truck drivers.

Trump wants Pakistani troops in Gaza: Why an easy yes could cost Asim Munir more than he gains

For Pakistan and Asim Munir, the Gaza stabilisation force is not just a foreign policy challenge. It is a mirror reflecting the contradictions of a military-dominated state that wants to play the role of Islamic defender at home while cutting transactional deals abroad.

From ‘alcoholic’s personality’ to ‘conspiracy theorist’: How Susie Wiles' remarks on Trump, JD Vance drew fire

After the backlash, Wiles released a statement accusing Vanity Fair of misrepresenting her views. She described the profile as a “disingenuously framed hit job.”

Why Warner Bros Discovery is pushing back on Paramount’s $108 billion takeover attempt

The Hollywood studio is preparing to tell shareholders that Paramount’s all-cash offer falls short on value, certainty and financing, as doubts grow over the Ellison family’s ability to fully backstop the deal.

Indian-origin schizophrenic son bludgeons diabetic father to death with sledgehammer, makes this chilling confession

Prosecutors told the court that Abhijit Patel admitted to taking a sledgehammer into his father's bedroom while the latter was lying awake in bed.

How Jeffrey Epstein built his fortune before the crimes came to light

A New York Times investigation traces Epstein’s early rise from a Dalton School teacher to a Wall Street insider, showing how connections, deception and repeated second chances helped him accumulate wealth, credibility and protection long before his crimes became widely known.

A Birkin left behind in Dubai, and what it reveals about everyday safety

A designer-handbag test at the Gold Souk has revived attention on Dubai’s low street-crime reputation, backed by safety rankings, heavy policing and surveillance-led deterrence

After Bondi massacre, Australia looks to tighten gun laws once more

The killing of at least 15 people in Sydney has shaken a country long seen as a global model for gun control and prompted swift political promises to close gaps that emerged over decades.

Lyari in Bangkok: How Dhurandhar rebuilt Karachi’s toughest neighbourhood with 500 workers

A 500-strong crew worked around the clock for 20 days in Thailand to recreate Lyari’s dense lanes for Aditya Dhar’s film, as Waymo-style scale thinking meets Bollywood production design

British tourist unknowingly handles blue-ringed octopus with venom far more toxic than cyanide

A viral beach clip has become a cautionary tale about how quickly a harmless-looking encounter can turn dangerous in tropical waters.

After backlash, AT&T CEO says 'WFO or quit' memo was a mistake

He keeps the return-to-office push, but admits the tone and timing of his message made it harder to land.

Bondi shooter charged with 59 counts including murder, terrorism

The 24 year-old, who’s been identified as Naveed Akram, remains under police guard in the hospital, New South Wales police said in a statement

Meta faces fresh scrutiny after scam ads promising 14,000% returns run on Facebook and Instagram

A new investigation suggests Meta’s ad systems and partner ecosystem can still be exploited to run fraudulent investment promotions, including implausible return claims, renewing concerns that enforcement lags behind the scale and sophistication of scam advertising.

Imran Khan's sons allege psychological torture in 'death cell': 'May never meet him again'

According to Imran Khan's younger son Kasim, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder is being subjected to "psychological torture tactics" as even prison guards are not allowed to communicate with him.

A case for restoring derivatives trading in Indian agricultural commodities

The practice of banning commodities trading damages more than just immediate stakeholders—it undermines the credibility and trustworthiness of Indian exchanges and markets

Pakistan's military chief Asim Munir in spotlight over Trump's Gaza plan

Munir was earlier this month anointed chief of the defence forces to head the air force and navy as well, with a job extension until 2030.

China's newest aircraft carrier sailed through Taiwan Strait, Taipei says

The aircraft included J-10 fighters and nuclear weapon-capable H-6K bombers

Who is Mustapha Kharbouch? Brown University responds after deleted profile fuels speculation in campus shooting case

The shooting left two Brown University students dead and nine others injured inside a classroom, triggering panic across Providence, Rhode Island.

Pakistan’s power paradox: The only country where prime minister 'appoints' his own 'boss'

Pakistan’s prime minister today performs a ritual rather than exercises power. He appoints the general who will supervise him, legitimise him, and ultimately constrain him.

Amazon in talks to invest $10 billion in OpenAI: Report

The potential deal comes at a time when OpenAI is laying the groundwork for an initial public offering that could value the company at up to $1 trillion

US travel ban now covers 39 countries: Here's the full and partial restrictions list

This marks the third travel ban imposed by Trump, following a similar order in 2017 that faced protests and legal challenges but was ultimately upheld by the US Supreme Court.

Trump condemns Sydney Hanukkah event shooting, slams ‘radical Islamic terrorism’: 'All nations must stand together...'

The Republican urged that all nations must stand together against the evil forces of radical Islamic terrorism

Trump chief calls Elon Musk drug user, V-P Vance 'conspiracy theorist'

Musk denied using ketamine following a New York Times report earlier this year that alleged extensive use of that substance and other drugs.

Bondi shooter Sajid Akram from Hyderabad, had limited family ties, never returned after father’s death

Sajid was killed by police at the scene, while Naveed, who had been in a coma, regained consciousness on Wednesday and is expected to be questioned once medically cleared.

Trump orders blockade of sanctioned oil tankers in Venezuela

Trump said he was also designating the regime of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro as a “FOREIGN TERRORIST ORGANIZATION.”

Trump slams Paramount over CBS as Warner battle intensifies

Paramount chief David Ellison, whose father, Larry Ellison, is a longtime donor and supporter, has pointed to his relationship with Trump to suggest an easier regulatory review.

Bondi Beach shooter awakens from coma as first funeral nears

New South Wales police are expected to start questioning 24 year-old Naveed Akram within hours, Commissioner Mal Lanyon told radio station 2GB Wednesday morning.

Thailand says Cambodia must declare ceasefire first as deadly border clashes drag on

Thailand insists Cambodia must be the first to declare a ceasefire to halt deadly border fighting, as clashes continue despite mediation efforts and claims of an agreed truce.

White House chief of staff Susie Wiles details Trump’s intensity and inner-circle dynamics

In a Vanity Fair article, Chief of Staff Susie Wiles describes President Trump’s intense, retributive leadership style and offers candid insights into the dynamics and personalities of his inner White House circle.

FBI combs Brown University campus as hunt for gunman in fatal student shooting enters fourth day

FBI teams scoured Brown University as the manhunt for a gunman who killed two students continued into a fourth day, with police releasing new video and urging public assistance.

Liverpool fan attack: Driver sentenced over 21 years after injuring 130 celebrating Premier League title

Paul Doyle was sentenced to over 21 years for injuring 130+ Liverpool fans in a minivan attack. Bystander Daniel Barr intervened, preventing further casualties, earning praise and a bravery award.

WH chief of staff Susie Wiles says Trump has ‘alcoholic’s personality’ in explosive interview

White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles described President Trump as having an “alcoholic’s personality” in a revealing Vanity Fair interview, offering candid insights on his leadership style and inner-circle dynamics.

H-1B visa scam: Indian-origin US diplomat warns of widespread fraud, urges pause on new issuance

US diplomat Mahvash Siddiqui exposes widespread H-1B visa fraud in Chennai, urging a pause on new issuances, stricter vetting, and prioritisation of American STEM graduates to curb nepotism and fraud.

US warns EU of countermeasures over digital taxes targeting American firms

The United States, citing discriminatory EU taxes and fines on American tech firms, warned of countermeasures targeting key European companies, signaling heightened trade tensions under President Donald Trump’s administration.