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Russia intercepts 8 Ukrainian drones in 4 hours

Moscow, Dec. 7 -- Russian air defences intercepted or destroyed eight Ukrainian drones in a span of four hours on Saturday evening, Tass reported, citing Russia's Defence Ministry. "Between 4:00 p.m.... Read More


Doha Forum urges economic engagement and connectivity for Afghanistan

Doha, Dec. 7 -- On the second day of the Doha Forum, regional leaders and envoys discussed Afghanistan under the theme "Afghanistan's Recovery through Regional Connectivity", Tolo News reported. Isma... Read More


"By Jan 2026, either Naxalites will surrender, or we will wipe them out": MP CM Mohan Yadav after 10 Maoists surrenders

Balaghat, Dec. 7 -- Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Sunday asserted that Naxalism will be completely wiped out from the state by January 2026, stating that either the remaining Naxalites ... Read More


Trump defends tariff strategy as "direct, less cumbersome, and much faster" to protect US national security

Washington, Dec. 7 -- US President Donald Trump on Sunday defended his approach to imposing tariffs, saying his administration's strategy is designed to deliver results swiftly and effectively. In a ... Read More


"I wanted to stand on my own terms": Bigg Boss 19 winner Gaurav Khanna dedicates victory to fans, says he connected with audience

Mumbai, Dec. 7 -- Following a thrilling finale that kept audiences glued to their screens, actor Gaurav Khanna emerged triumphant, lifting the trophy of Bigg Boss 19. Hosted by Bollywood superstar Sa... Read More


PM Modi expresses grief after death of 6 devotees in Nashik accident; Maharashtra CM announces financial aid of Rs.5 lakh for next of kin

New Delhi, Dec. 7 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday expressed deep grief over the deaths of six devotees in a vehicle accident in Maharashtra's Nashik district. "Deeply saddened by the loss o... Read More


India plans to cut power bills with wider AI use in distribution networks: Power Ministry official

New Delhi, Dec. 7 -- India aims to lower consumer power bills and improve energy utilisation through wider adoption of artificial intelligence across distribution networks, said Shashank Misra, Joint ... Read More


Delhi's Chaitanya Pandey wins IGU North East Amateur in Jorhat

Jorhat, Dec. 7 -- Delhi boy Chaitanya Pandey posted rounds of 72, 71, 68 and 72 to clinch the IGU North East Amateur Golf Championship 2025 by one stroke at the Par-71 Jorhat Gymkhana Club here. The t... Read More


Ashes 2nd Test: Australia register eight-wicket win after an all-round show in Brisbane against England

Brisbane, Dec. 7 -- A dominating show by Australia as the hosts registered an easy eight-wicket win over England on Day 4 in the second Ashes Test at The Gabba on Sunday. With this win, Australia took... Read More


India seeks interoperability in smart meters, eyes 307 GW coal capacity by 2035: Power Secretary

New Delhi, Dec. 7 -- India plans to mandate full interoperability across smart electricity meters to avoid vendor lock-ins and give utilities greater flexibility, Power Ministry Secretary Pankaj Agarw... Read More