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The trial of two men accused of spying for China was scheduled to begin this week in London. But prosecutors unexpectedly dropped the case last month, The New York Times…

In a Netflix interview aired posthumously, Jane Goodall, who died last week at 91, said she’d gladly send Donald Trump, Elon Musk, Vladimir Putin, Xi Jinping and Benjamin Netanyahu off…

The return of NSCN(IM) chief Thuingaleng Muivah to his village in Manipur after having gone away for 50 years is “a moment of deep emotional and historical significance for the…

Hamas said on Thursday it had reached an agreement to end the war in Gaza following talks on a proposal by U.S. President Donald Trump, saying the deal includes an…

US President Donald Trump’s administration said Wednesday it fired a State Department employee who did not acknowledge a romantic relationship with a Chinese national.

Israel and Hamas have agreed to the “first phase” of his peace plan to pause fighting and release at least some hostages and prisoners, U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday said Israel would bring home all the hostages held by Hamas in Gaza, after US President Donald Trump and mediators reported a deal to…

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer lit diyas in Mumbai on Wednesday, symbolising the deep cultural ties between India and the United Kingdom as the Diwali festival approaches.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, in an interview published on Wednesday, said U.S. President Donald Trump’s plan for peace in Gaza may be general in approach, but remains the best…

Born into a family of Palestinian refugees in Jordan with little schooling, Nobel chemistry laureate Omar Yaghi on Wednesday paid tribute to science’s “equalising force.”

Outgoing French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu, who intensified a political crisis by resigning earlier this week, said Wednesday he expected President Emmanuel Macron to name a new premier within the…

-President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he may travel to the Middle East this weekend as his negotiators seek to seal a Gaza hostages-for-ceasefire deal.

A probe by the Central Railway has concluded that a commuter’s “protruding” backpack led to the fall of eight travellers from two trains in Thane district in June, of whom…

As Dinesh lay asleep in his Madangir house, his wife poured boiling oil and red chilli powder on him, sending him into screams that rent the dead calm of the…

India’s top drug regulator has acknowledged serious lapses in pharmaceutical manufacturing practices, amid growing outrage over child deaths allegedly linked to contaminated cough syrups.

Four months into their marriage, a man in Karnataka’s Belagavi allegedly killed his wife, hid her body under the bed in their home and ran away.

An actor who played a small but impactful role in the Amitabh Bachchan starrer ‘Jhund’ was stabbed, hit with a stone, tied with a wire, and left to die by…

Denmark said Tuesday it planned to introduce a social media ban for children under the age of 15.

The leader of Britain’s Conservative Party, once an electoral powerhouse now facing an uncertain future, called for it to return to its roots at its annual meeting, urging the creation…

For some Nobel Prize winners this year, the news came with a knock at the door before dawn. For others, it was a long-awaited phone call honoring a discovery made…

Al-Shamie, 35, was shot dead by police outside the Heaton Park Congregation Synagogue in Manchester after he rammed a car into pedestrians, attacked them with a knife and tried to…

Russia will shoot down Tomahawk cruise missiles and bomb their launch sites if the United States decides to supply them to Ukraine and find a way to retaliate against Washington…

Gautam Adani highlighted the completion of the Navi Mumbai airport, which was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday, as a major achievement in India’s economic development and “a…

Thousands of people from the tea garden community hit the streets of eastern Assam’s Tinsukia district today, demanding Scheduled Tribe status. The demand has been a long-standing one.

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat has stated that Maharshi Valmiki wrote the Ramayana to alleviate the sorrow in the world, emphasising that Indians should carry forward this culture and tradition as…

In Madhya Pradesh, 20 children are dead and seven more are battling for life after consuming a toxic cough syrup that should never have reached them.

Two persons were arrested on Wednesday in connection with the attack on BJP lawmakers Khagen Murmu and Sankar Ghosh in the flood-hit northern West Bengal, police said.

A student at an IT institute in Chhattisgarh has been suspended after over 30 women students alleged that he had used AI to create obscene, morphed versions of their photos.

Election strategist-turned politician Prashant Kishor, who declared that his Jan Suraaj Party would contest from every constituency in Bihar in the coming assembly election, is banking heavily on candidates from…

Tejashwi Yadav, senior leader of the Rashtriya Janata Dal, will contest from two seats in the coming assembly election in Bihar, sources have told NDTV.

A 28-year-old software engineer allegedly hanged himself in his house in Bhondsi here, police said on Wednesday.

Israel hopes the ceasefire talks will lead to the release or recovery of the bodies of the remaining 48 hostages seized during the October 7, 2023 attacks, 20 of whom…

As Diwali approaches, Delhi is again at the centre of a legal debate over firecrackers. Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta will request the Supreme Court to allow the use of…

Geetanjali Angmo on Wednesday said she had visited her husband, Sonam Wangchuk, in Jodhpur jail, where he was lodged in the wake of the September 24 Leh violence.

Sri Lankan Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya will take part in the NDTV World Summit when she arrives in India next week. This will be the 55-year-old South Asian leader’s first…

Expressing ‘deep concern’ over the deaths of children due to cough syrup contamination, the Federation of All India Medical Association (FAIMA) on Wednesday urged the Ministry of Health to form…

Zaha Hadid was an Iraqi-born British architect renowned for her radical deconstructivist designs and contributions to contemporary architecture.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK chief MK Stalin joined a protest in Chennai organised by the CPI(M) against what he called the “genocide in Gaza”.

Record floods submerged streets and inundated homes in Vietnam, leaving tens of thousands of people stranded, with at least eight killed this week.

In Chile’s arid Atacama, the driest desert in the world, scientists are studying a small, resilient flower that could hold genetic clues to help crops withstand worsening drought conditions driven…

Russia’s lower house of parliament approved a move to withdraw from a landmark agreement with the United States aimed at reducing vast stockpiles of weapons-grade plutonium left over from thousands…

Russia seriously damaged one of Ukraine’s thermal power plants in an overnight attack, authorities said, as Moscow pursued its campaign to deny Ukrainians heat, light and running water as winter…

The latest Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of Bihar’s electoral roll has concluded with a significant reduction of 51 lakh voters, amounting to a 6% drop from the rolls as of…

Two Army soldiers have gone missing in Jammu and Kashmir’s Anantnag district while on a patrol in an area with thick forest cover.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the state-of-the-art Navi Mumbai International Airport this afternoon. The airport is expected to boost trade and tourism for Mumbai, Pune and the Konkan area.

A doctor is being made the scapegoat for the cough syrup tragedy in Madhya Pradesh, and those approving such drugs must face action, an all-India organisation of doctors has said.

The local authorities have their task cut out to bring in peace in the short term. However, the long-term aim must be to bring back the mutual confidence and trust…

One GB of wireless data in India costs less than a cup of tea, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Wednesday as he showcased the country’s rapid digital growth to…

In a bid to protect citizens from rising cyber frauds, the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) has rolled out a new verification mechanism for its summons, featuring QR codes and unique…

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has a new email address, and it’s not the ubiquitous Gmail, but Zoho Mail. This homegrown digital solution has taken the nation by storm and…

The European Parliament voted to ban the use of meat-related terms including “burger” and “steak” to market plant-based foods, in a win for disgruntled farmers.

Russia said that momentum towards reaching a peace deal in Ukraine had largely vanished following Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump’s presidential summit in Alaska, dimming hopes for a quick end…

A government doctor was seriously injured after being attacked with a machete by a man at the taluk hospital in Thamarassery in this district on Wednesday, police said.

Zubeen Garg’s cousin, who had travelled with him to Singapore, has been arrested by the Assam Police’s Special Investigation Team (SIT) amid a probe into the singer’s mysterious drowning death.

Scientists Susumu Kitagawa, Richard Robson and Omar M. Yaghi won the Nobel Prize in chemistry for their development of metalorganic frameworks which an expert likened to Hermione Granger’s enchanted handbag…

Uttar Pradesh’s Sambhal police have issued a lookout notice against renowned hairstylist Javed Habib and his family in connection with a multi-crore fraud case.

A BJP youth wing leader was brutally hacked to death on a roadside in Karnataka’s Gangavathi early this morning

Y Puran Kumar, a senior Haryana IPS officer, died by suicide at his Sector 11 Chandigarh residence by shooting himself, said officials.

Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has made yet another baseless claim, saying India was “never truly united” except under the rule of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb — a statement that easily…

Zubeen Garg’s cousin and Deputy Superintendent of Police Sandipan Garg, who has been arrested in connection with the singer’s death in Singapore, has an engineering degree and had also participated…

The upcoming two-day NDTV World Summit on October 17-18 will bring together an extraordinary gathering of minds from the fields of politics, science, technology, and business.

The Israeli military intercepted a nine-boat flotilla trying to break Israel’s naval blockade of Gaza in the Mediterranean Sea and detained scores of activists on board.

Gisele Pelicot, who became a feminist hero in a mass rape trial last year, testified in court, telling the one man who still denies raping her that she “never” gave…

Gold prices reached a historic milestone on Wednesday, crossing the $4,000 per ounce mark in international markets for the first time ever.

The Bombay High Court on Wednesday denied actor Shilpa Shetty permission to travel to Colombo for a YouTube event, saying she should first pay Rs 60 crore in fraud charges…

Police suspect that the accident could have occurred due to mishandling at the crackers manufacturing unit.

How all non-European Union citizens, including British visitors, travel to and from the bloc will start to change from Sunday when its long-delayed new biometric entry-check system starts operations.

New Delhi’s growing engagement with the Taliban comes at a time when the group’s political reality in Afghanistan has become much more apparent, with more and more countries establishing some…

Ashish Sharma, 45, was returning home from work in Shalimar Bagh when a speeding car hit his bike in Delhi’s Dwarka Sector-7. The accused reportedly left the car and fled…

In a dramatic turn of events, a woman who complained about the disappearance of her daughter from a temple in Karnataka’s Dharmasthala in 2003 has backtracked.

A police case has been filed against Telangana Congress leader Naveen Yadav for allegedly distributing fake voter IDs ahead of the Jubilee Hills bypoll.

A study has found 6,000 gene variants responsible for causing depression among women, in addition to the 7,000 of those shared with men, potentially explaining why the risk is double…

Nobel Prize In Chemistry 2025: Susumu Kitagawa, Richard Robson, Omar Yaghi Win Nobel Prize In Chemistry

Eight days after the incident, when the child, Arman, began scratching his head, the family found teeth marks on the head, hidden under the hair.

Three persons allegedly beat a 55-year-old man to death after he objected to them throwing a poisonous substance into a river in Maharashtra’s Palghar district, police said on Wednesday.

Hamas said on Wednesday it had exchanged a list of the names of Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners to be released under a swap deal and that it was optimistic…

London-based digital finance firm Revolut said on Wednesday it will launch its payment platform in India, its first foray into one of the world’s largest digital payments markets, as part…

The Israeli military intercepted a nine-boat flotilla early Wednesday in the Mediterranean Sea trying to break Israel’s naval blockade of Gaza and detained scores of activists on board, the flotilla…

A judge Tuesday blocked President Donald Trump’s administration from requiring recipients of federal teen pregnancy prevention grants to comply with Trump’s orders aimed at curtailing “radical indoctrination” and “gender ideology.”

When it comes to this year’s Nobel Peace Prize, one thing is almost certain: US President Donald Trump will not win, no matter how much he wants it. But who…

In signs of unease within the NDA ahead of the Bihar election, ally Jitan Ram Manjhi has said that if his party, Hindustan Awam Morcha, is not given at least…

Nairobi National Park, bordering the city to the north, has long relied on vast southern grazing lands for its wildlife to migrate to other protected areas.

Gold surged above $4,000 an ounce to hit a record on Wednesday, driven by investors seeking safety from mounting economic and geopolitical uncertainty, alongside expectations of further interest rate cuts…

GLP-1 medications, Ozempic and Wegovy, may disrupt cancer imaging and its diagnosis, new research has revealed.

A doctor was seen swinging by a rope over a gorge to reach patients stranded in an area cut off by landslides in West Bengal.

Telangana’s Backward Classes Welfare Minister Ponnam Prabhakar has expressed regret over the row over his remarks on cabinet colleague, Scheduled Caste Welfare Minister Adluri Laxman Kumar.

The 93rd Indian Air Force Day was celebrated at the Hindon Air Force Station on Wednesday, honouring the valour and dedication of the men and women in blue who safeguard…

Bhojpuri actor and singer Pawan Singh has been provided Y+ category months ahead of the Bihar assembly elections, sources said.

The employees at an Indian firm were in for a festive surprise until they received a WhatsApp message that ruined the vibe.

Sergio Gor has been appointed the next Ambassador of the United States to India, the US Senate has confirmed.

Rescuers on Tuesday safely evacuated all remaining trekkers near the east face of Mount Everest in Tibet, ending one of the largest search-and-rescue operations in the region.

A US immunologist was on a three-week hiking trip in Montana when his wife’s sudden shout revealed life-changing news.

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer landed in Mumbai on Wednesday with a delegation of more than 100 British business, academic and cultural leaders, as London seeks to deepen commerce with…

In a rare and stern action, the Madras High Court has ordered the transfer of Kancheepuram Principal District Judge PAU Chemmal after finding him guilty of gross misuse of judicial…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday renewed his pitch for Make in India across sectors — from mobiles to semiconductors and electronics, saying the government is accelerating the pace of…

Anita and her husband, Anil Patil, were returning home to Navje village from Palghar district when their motorcycle hit a pothole and slipped. The bike rider lost control, and the…

In a historic development for the Indian diaspora, California has designated Diwali as an official state holiday, becoming the third state in the US to officially recognise the Indian festival…

An American substitute teacher has been arrested and charged after officials claimed she had inappropriate electronic communication with a minor.

Moments before a deadly collision on the Jaipur-Ajmer Highway near Mozamabad in Dudu, people in a nearby hotel were seen recording the scene on their mobile phones. Seconds later, people…