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Congress claims notice received from X over video of Amit Shah's remark on Ambedkar

The Indian National Congress (INC) claimed that some of its leaders had received notice from the social media platform X that the Cyber Crime Coordination Centre of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) had asked them to remove the video of the Minister of Home Affairs of India, Amit Shah, as it violated Indian laws.

New York Man Ran Secret Chinese Police Station

A New York resident who prosecutors say operated a "secret police station" in the Chinatown district of Manhattan to aid Beijing's targeting of dissidents pleaded guilty on Wednesday to conspiring to act as an unregistered foreign agent.

Blistering barnacles! Tintin-linked tomb gets historic listing

A 17th-century English tomb linked to the beloved Tintin comics has been granted official protection as a "remarkable" historic place by heritage chiefs. In sleepy Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, far from the snowy mountains of Tibet where the intrepid young reporter Tintin roamed, lies the tomb of Mary Haddock, mother of Admiral Richard Haddock.

Russian President Holds Annual Press Meet

Russian president holds annual press meet. Watch in for more details!

BGT 2024-25: 'How that could be true,' Pat Cummins hits out at former coach for questioning selectors

Australia skipper Pat Cummins has brushed aside former coach Darren Lehman's concerns regarding the current Australia selectors. Lehman had remarked during the third Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) Test that the current selectors are too close to players to take tough calls.

Mumbai: 13 Dead As Indian Navy Boat Rams Into Civil Ferry

At least 13 people were killed after an Indian Navy speedboat crashed into a ferry off the Mumbai coast on Wednesday. Watch this report for more details!

Two Guantanamo Detainees Back In Malaysia

Two former Guantanamo Bay detainees have been returned to Malaysia after years of detention. The move comes as part of ongoing efforts to close the controversial detention facility.

US man pleads guilty to setting up 'secret Chinese police station' in New York City

A resident from Manhattan pleaded guilty to setting up a secret police station for the Chinese government in New York City. 60-year-old Chen Jinping entered the guilty plea on a single count of conspiracy for acting as a foreign government's agent in Brooklyn federal court on Wednesday (Dec 18).

India blocked 18 OTTs this year over ‘obscene, vulgar content,’ minister tells parliament

A junior Indian minister Wednesday (Dec 18) informed the country’s parliament that the government had banned 18 OTT platforms this year for publishing obscene and vulgar content.

Wang Yi-Doval Meet: India's NSA Ajit Doval Delivers Mansarovar Breakthrough in Beijing

India and China on Wednesday decided to give positive directions for cross-border cooperation and exchanges, including the resumption of the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra during the visit of National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval to Beijing.

BREAKING: Russian President Vladimir Putin Holds Year-End Press Meet

Russian President Vladimir Putin addresses the nation in an end-of-year speech. Putin began by boasting about Russia's economic performance. Watch in.

Wang Yi-Doval Meet: Kailash-Mansarovar Yatra to Resume as Doval-Wang Yi Reach Consensus

India and China on Wednesday decided to give positive directions for cross-border cooperation and exchanges, including the resumption of the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra during the visit of National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval to Beijing.

UN's Syria Envoy Calls For 'Free And Fair Elections' After Transition In Syria

The UN envoy to Syria called for "free and fair" elections after the ouster of President Bashar al-Assad, voicing hope for a political solution for Kurdish-held areas.

Pakistan's Ballistic Missile Programme Hit With New US Sanctions

The United States government has announced additional sanctions on four entities contributing to Pakistan’s Ballistic Missile Program. Watch this report for more details!

Trump's New Demands Leave Congress Scrambling to Avoid Shutdown

Former President Donald Trump's new demands have put immense pressure on Congress as they work to avert a potential government shutdown. Lawmakers are scrambling to reach an agreement amid growing concerns over funding and political negotiations.

California declares emergency after first severe human case of bird flu emerges in US

A state of emergency was declared by California Governor Gavin Newsom in response to the widespread bird flu in the dairy cattle. The declaration comes as California has become the outbreak's epicentre.

Israel-Hamas War: 34 Hostages Could Be Released In First Phase, Says Hamas Official

A deal may be in sight, with Israel and Hamas moving ever closer to a ceasefire and hostage release in Gaza. Watch this report for more details!

New York man discovers complete mastodon jaw in his backyard

In a surprising incident, a New York state resident found a complete mastodon jaw while gardening in his backyard when he noticed two large teeth protruding from the ground.

Elon Musk surpasses the net worth of Bezos and Zuckerberg combined

Elon Musk, the CEO of SpaceX and Tesla has reached a net worth of $486 billion at the age of 53, surpassing Jeff Bezos and Mark Zuckerberg combined, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.