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Prosecutors demand maximum term for husband who drugged wife in French rape trial

French prosectors said on Monday they were seeking the maximum 20-year jail term for the man charged with enlisting dozens of strangers to rape his heavily-sedated wife, in a trial that has shaken France.

Supreme Court directs CAQM to consider reopening schools amid Delhi-NCR pollution crisis

The Supreme Court of India has directed the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) to consider the reopening of schools, emphasising the importance of mid-day meals for students and the limitations of online education.

India Rejects Apple's Plea to Pause Antitrust Probe Report

India’s competition commission has rejected Apple’s request to pause an investigation report accusing the tech giant of breaching competition laws. This report, initially released in 2021, alleges that Apple exploited its dominant position in the app store market to the detriment of app developers, users, and other payment processors. Watch in for more details!

BGT 2024/25: 'Rohit is the captain, I was just...' - Bumrah after leading India to historic Perth Test win

After leading India to a memorable win in the 2024/25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) opening Test in Perth, stand-in captain Jasprit Bumrah was over the moon but also respected 'captain' Rohit Sharma taking over from the second Test onwards.

India: Over Five Tonnes of Drugs Seized in Andaman Sea

In a coordinated air-sea operation, the Indian Coast Guard has seized more than five tonnes of synthetic narcotic contraband (initial testing indicates Methamphetamine), off the Andaman and Nicobar islands. The suspicious foreign-origin fishing vessel was identified and tracked by an Indian Coast Guard Dornier-228 maritime surveillance aircraft, following which fast patrol vessels were tasked to intercept and apprehend it. Watch in for more details!

Ind vs Aus: Updated WTC 2023-25 points table after India's historic win in Border-Gavaskar Trophy opener

India hammered Australia by a whopping 295 runs in the first Test of the 2024/25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) at the Perth Stadium, Perth, on Monday (Nov. 25). The fourth and penultimate day's play resumed with Australia tottering at 12-3 in chase of a mammoth 534 and lost Steve Smith and Usman Khawaja before lunch.

India strike first blow to Australia in BGT, win series opener in Perth by 295 runs

India has done the unthinkable by beating Australia at the Optus Stadium in Perth by 295 runs to take a 1-0 lead in the five-match BGT 2024/25. Captain Jasprit Bumrah starred with the ball, picking eight wickets in the game, as India took one step closer to directly qualifying for the WTC Final 2025.

Cher opens up on 'loaning out' virginity at 14 as an act of revenge, calls it 'massively overrated' experience

Cher is unapologetically putting her secrets out for the whole world to read. The first part of her memoir, Cher: The Memoir has been released, and the book reveals many naughty secrets about her teenage life.

Rising Energy Bills Add to UK's Winter Woes

Energy bills in Great Britain are set to rise again in January 2025, with the average annual cost for gas and electricity increasing to 2,190 dollars. this follows a 10% rise in energy costs for the last quarter of 2024, further squeezing household budgets amid rising inflation and mortgage costs.

India: Noida woman loses $40,000 after scammers send 'digital arrest' notice

A woman was duped of Rs 34 lakh ($40,000) in Noida in a case of "digital arrest" by cyber criminals who threatened her with fake notices by the Enforcement Directorate, officials said on Sunday.

'PTI to continue protest until Imran Khan joins them,' says Bushra Bibi as march moves towards Islamabad

Bushra Bibi, wife of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan, on Monday, said that the PTI march towards Islamabad would not end until Imran Khan joins them, Pakistan-based Aaj News reported.

Raging fire destroys slum in Philippine's Manila

Raging orange flames and thick black smoke billowed into the sky Sunday as fire ripped through hundreds of houses in a closely built slum area of the Philippine capital Manila.

Paris: City of Love All Decked-Up For Christmas

Paris transforms into a festive wonderland during Christmas, offering a mix of culinary delights, age-old traditions, and streets adorned with glittering lights. Watch this report for more details!

Storm Bert Leaves Trail Of Destruction In UK

Body found after man swept away by river as close to month’s rain falls in 48 hours due to Bert. Welsh First Minister Eluned Morgan calls floods brought by Storm Bert 'absolutely devastating' as heavy rain and strong winds continue to move across the UK and Ireland. Watch to know more!

This is the pact that Matthew McConaughey made with his wife after leaving Hollywood

There was a time when Matthew McConaughey was the king of romantic comedies in Hollywood. It was in the 90s when all we saw the actor star in was good rom-coms, and he ruled that and how.

Asian Market Rally Today; Crude Oil Trades Lower After 6% Rally Last Week

Asian Market Rally Today; Crude Oil Trades Lower After 6% Rally Last Week. Stock market rally: Sensex shot past the 80,000 mark, while the broader NSE Nifty climbed above 24,300, increasing investors' wealth.

SC rejects pleas challenging ‘socialist’ and ‘secular’ in Indian Constitution’s Preamble

The Indian Supreme Court on Monday (Nov. 24) rejected pleas which challenged the inclusion of words 'secular' and 'socialist' in the Preamble of the Constitution under the 42nd Amendment during the Emergency.

Meet The Next President Of Uruguay, Yamandú Orsi

Uruguay will have a new president, Yamandú Orsi. According to the official result, the left-leaning politician has won the presidential runoff. In his victory speech, Orsi promised to be a president who calls again and again for national dialogue to find the best solutions. Watch in for more details!

Woman dies after getting multiple laser treatments to remove birthmarks and spots in China

In another case of fatality in cosmetic surgery, a Chinese woman died 10 days after she underwent multiple laser treatments to remove her birthmarks and spots. The 27-year-old woman, whose surname is Liu, lived in Tianjin, which is a northern city in China.