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'Growing tendency to misuse Section 498A': Indian Supreme Court amid Bengaluru techie's suicide

As more and more developments are beginning to emerge in the suicide case of a techie in the Indian city of Bengaluru, the Supreme Court expressed concerns over the growing tendency to misuse Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC).

US court rejects The Onion’s ‘flawed’ auction bid for Infowars

A US bankruptcy judge Tuesday (Dec 10) rejected an auction bid by satirical news outlet The Onion to acquire Infowars, conspiracy theorist Alex Jones’ website. The Onion had won the bid to purchase Infowars on November 14 after the platform was put up for sale owing to Jones’ $1.

Putin says Oreshnik missile system minimises the need for nuclear weapons

Russian President Vladimir Putin said that the appearance of the Oreshnik missile system in Russian arms minimises the need to use nuclear weapons. Putin said this at a meeting of the Council for the Development of Civil Society and Human Rights in the country, according to Russian state-owned news agency RIA Novosti.

Adani ditches $553mn US loan for its Colombo Port project

Billionaire Gautam Adani's group has pulled out of a loan deal with a US agency to fund a port terminal in Sri Lanka, saying it will use its own resources for the project.

Faiz Hameed Case: PTI Slams Pakistan Government's Handling On Faiz Hameed Case

Former Pakistani intelligence chief, Lt. Gen. (ret.) Faiz Hameed, has been indicted on multiple charges, leading to criticism from the opposition party PTI. PTI has condemned the government, calling the move politically motivated.

'He targets opposition, praises government': Kharge accuses Dhankhar of bias in no-confidence motion

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday (Dec 11) accused Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar of "targeting the opposition, praising the government," and claimed that the Rajya Sabha (upper house of the Indian Parliament) was "being run by politics, not rules.

Afghanistan: Top Taliban Refugee Minister Khalil Haqqani Killed In Kabul

Taliban Refugees Minister Khalil Haqqani has been killed in Kabul. The incident marks a significant development amid ongoing tensions and violence in the Afghan capital.

Jammu & Kashmir: Operation Against Terrorism and Narco Activities in the Valley

Jammu & Kashmir is conducting operations targeting the terrorist ecosystem, focusing on anti-terror and anti-narcotics efforts in the valley. These measures aim to disrupt militant and drug-related activities in the region.

Key South African Trade Route To Mozambique Shut As Protests Flare

Protests over the election results in Mozambique caused South Africa to temporarily halt operations at its border crossing with the southeast African country. Mozambique is an important hub for exporting coal and chrome. Watch in for more details!

China's Leaders Hint at 'Proactive' Stimulus to Support Growth

China's leaders pledged "more proactive" fiscal measures and "moderately" looser monetary policy next year to boost domestic consumption. Watch for more details!

BGT: Josh Hazlewood or Scott Boland? Brett Lee shares his pick for crucial Brisbane Test vs India

Former Australia pacer Brett Lee shared his pick between Josh Hazlewood and Scott Boland ahead of the third Test, of the 2024/25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT), versus India at The Gabba, Brisbane.

Adani Group to Fund Its Colombo Port Project Wit Own Money

Adani Ports and SEZ Ltd has said it will not seek US funding for the Colombo West International Terminal project in Sri Lanka and will use its own resources to fund the project. Watch for more details!

Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly reportedly split weeks after announcing their preganancy

Machine Gun Kelly and Meghan Fox may be prepping for the arrival of their first child together but if reports are to be believed, the two have already split up. According to a TMZ report, Fox and MGK broke up while vacationing in Vali, California during the Thanksgiving weekend in November.

Khalil Haqqani killed in Kabul mosque bombing: Who was he?

Khalil Haqqani, the Taliban's acting minister for refugees and repatriation, has been killed in a bombing in Kabul on Wednesday (Dec 11), reports suggest. Haqqani, a key member of the powerful Haqqani network, died following an explosion that targeted a mosque in the Afghan capital.

Khalil Haqqani killed: Know about the Haqqani network which he was a member of

Taliban's Acting Minister of Refugees and Repatriation Khalil Haqqani was killed in an explosion in Afghanistan's capital city of Kabul, sources told WION on Wednesday (Dec 11).

BGT 2024-25: Nathan McSweeney confident of 'throwing punches' after baptism through fire in first two Tests

Australia's newest Test opener Nathan McSweeney has undergone baptism through fire in his first two Tests against India pacer Jasprit Bumrah in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) series.

Rahul Gandhi meets Lok Sabha Speaker, urges him to expunge ‘derogatory’ comments against him

The Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi said on Wednesday, December 11, that he held a meeting with Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and urged him to remove allegations against him by BJP members of parliament.

Netanyahu: Israel to Respond if New Syrian Rulers Allow Iran to Re-Establish

Israel continues its aerial campaign against Syria. The Israeli military reported conducting approximately 480 strikes on strategic military targets in Syria over the past 48 hours. Watch in for more details!

India Faces 3000% Surge in API Cyber Attacks

India saw a 3000% increase in cyber attacks on application programming interfaces (API) in the July-September quarter, according to a new report. Watch this report for more details!