Tensions flared after US forces intercepted and seized a Venezuelan-linked oil tanker in the Caribbean, with dramatic visuals showing armed boarding. Washington said the move enforced sanctions, while Venezuela slammed it as 'theft and kidnapping,' warning of diplomatic and legal retaliation.
Mortal remains of veteran Malayalam actor, screenwriter, and filmmaker Sreenivasan are being taken to his residence in Kandanad. Cremation rituals will be done at 10 am tomorrow.
Sirsa highlighted stubble burning, vehicle emissions, and industrial pollution choking Delhi, urging GRAP Stage IV measures like school closures and construction bans. He slammed neighboring states for inaction and called for central intervention to save lives.
Bangladesh faces heightened tensions ahead of the funeral of Sharif Osman Hadi, as protests and clashes continue across the country. Authorities have imposed strict security measures to control violence, while citizens express growing frustration over unrest and governance issues. The situation remains volatile, with concerns of further escalation.
On the situation in Bangladesh, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor says, 'Such mob rule should not prevail. The Parliamentary Standing Committee has also said that we want good relations with Bangladesh, and peace should be maintained there. Elections are also going to be held there in February, and we want democracy to return there, but the way the situation is going there is very concerning... Such a situation is not good for both countries; we want peace there.'
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi met Cornelia Woll, President of the Hertie School in Berlin, sparking controversy over alleged foreign influence in Indian politics. BJP spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia slammed the meeting as 'anti-national,' accusing Congress of seeking validation from Western academics critical of India's government. This comes amid ongoing debates on opposition leaders' foreign engagements.
On December 20, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the New Terminal Building of the Lokapriya Gopinath Bardoloi International Airport in Guwahati, Assam.
Chaos erupted across Bangladesh following the unmasked shooting death of Sharif Hadi, a key figure in the recent political upheaval. The brazen assassination ignited street protests, clashes with security forces, and widespread mayhem as supporters demanded justice. This explainer breaks down the timeline, motives behind the killing, and its ripple effects on the fragile post-revolution government.
Seven elephants killed after a passenger train hit a herd of wild elephants in Assam's Hojai district in the wee hours of Saturday.The incident occurred at around 2-17 am took place in Jamunamukh-Kampur section under Lumding division of Northeast Frontier Railway.
The United States has established the Civil-Military Coordination Center (CMCC) in southern Israel to help stabilise Gaza after the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas took effect in October. About 150 US troops are stationed in Kiryat Gat, joined by personnel from 60 countries and international organisations, including France, UAE, and the UK — working on humanitarian logistics, reconstruction, and ceasefire monitoring.
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