Afternoon Times

At least one person was reportedly killed, and two others were injured in a massive fire that spread through an indoor market in Russia’s St Petersburg.

The richest man in the world could more than double his $460.6 billion fortune if SpaceX succeeds in going public next year at a valuation of $1.5 trillion.

Alphabet’s Google has appointed longtime executive Amin Vahdat as chief technologist for AI infrastructure, Semafor reported on Wednesday, citing an internal memo, as tech giants pour billions into the computing…

Billionaire Elon Musk on Wednesday hinted at a possible SpaceX initial public offering in a social media exchange with Ars Technica space journalist Eric Berger, following reports of a possible…

Google and the Government of Telangana today announced the launch of the Google for Startups Hub at T-Hub in Hyderabad.

Replying to the debate on electoral reforms in the Lok Sabha, Amit Shah hit back at issues raised by opposition parties including Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi.

Hours after the Delhi Fire Service issued an emergency office order directing immediate inspections across restaurants, hotels and clubs, the Delhi Government has moved into high-alert mode, tightening fire safety…

A young Indian girl from San Jose remains in a coma after a devastating accident earlier this month, prompting an outpouring of support from community groups as her father struggles…

The viral car photo of Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Russian President Vladimir Putin, taken during the latter’s recent visit to India, made its debut in the US Congress.

Nobel Peace Prize Laureate and Venezuelan opposition figure Maria Corina Machado greeted supporters from the balcony of her hotel in Oslo early Thursday, her first public appearance in 11 months.

Writer Sophie Kinsella, whose effervescent rom-com “Confessions of a Shopaholic” sparked a millions-selling series, died Wednesday, her family said. She was 55 and had been diagnosed with brain cancer.

Apple CEO Tim Cook met US House members on Wednesday to push back against federal legislation that could require the iPhone maker to authenticate users’ ages and possibly collect sensitive…

In a crucial AIADMK General and Executive Council meeting, the General Council empowers Edappadi Palaniswami to take decisions regarding including more like-minded parties into the alliance ahead of the 2026…

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said he was prepared to hold elections – a key demand of Moscow and now Washington – if the United States and Kyiv’s European allies could ensure…

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he was prepared to hold elections – a key demand of Moscow and now Washington – if the United States and Kyiv’s European allies could…

The Mumbai Police Economic Offences Wing (EOW) has arrested two contractors in the ongoing Mithi River desilting scam, deepening a probe that has uncovered years of alleged collusion, forged documents…

Teachers in both Government and Private schools in Jammu and Kashmir have been directed to monitor and report the stray dog population and become part of the “management of stray…

Amnesty International on Thursday accused Hamas and other Palestinian armed groups for the first time of crimes against humanity, including extermination, during and after the October 7, 2023 attack that…

The Delhi Government announced a major road safety push aimed at reducing road crashes by 50% by 2030, unveiling a new action plan that focuses on safer school routes, stronger…

Billionaire Elon Musk believes his cost-cutting stint as part of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) was “a little bit successful,” though he thinks he could have otherwise spent time…

Trump announced that his long-promised ” gold card ” was officially going on sale, offering legal status and an eventual pathway to U.S. citizenship for individuals paying $1 million and…

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde is cautious when pressed about the upcoming Mumbai mayoral election — a race that has historically been central to the Shiv Sena’s political identity.

US President Donald Trump said he exchanged “pretty strong words” Wednesday with the leaders of France, Britain and Germany on Ukraine, in the latest sign of a growing rift on…

A top Hamas leader told Qatari news channel Al Jazeera on Wednesday that the militant group is open to a weapons “freeze”, but rejects the demand for disarmament put forward…

OpenAI said on Wednesday the cyber capabilities of its artificial intelligence models are increasing and warned that upcoming models are likely to pose a “high” cybersecurity risk.

A federal judge on Wednesday ordered President Donald Trump’s administration to end the deployment of National Guard soldiers in Los Angeles, months after he began sending troops into US cities.

The CBI has filed a charge sheet against two Chinese nationals who were allegedly the masterminds of the HPZ Token Investment Fraud case.

The Chhattisgarh Directorate of Public Instruction (DPI) has issued a new order directing government school teachers to monitor stray dogs, snakes, scorpions, and other poisonous creatures on school premises.

Scottish artist Nnena Kalu has been awarded the Turner Prize for work that includes vivid abstract drawings and hanging sculptures, the first artist with a learning disability to win Britain’s…

Mega billionaire Elon Musk, in a friendly interview with his aide and conservative influencer Katie Miller, said his efforts leading the Department of Government Efficiency were only “somewhat successful” and…

The thieves who stole crown jewels from the Louvre in October evaded police with just 30 seconds to spare due to avoidable security failures at the Paris museum, a damning…

The Nobel Peace Prize committee chairman urged Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro to accept his 2024 election defeat and resign, at Wednesday’s award ceremony honouring the country’s opposition leader Maria Corina…

Instagram on Wednesday unveiled a new AI-powered feature that lets users view and adjust the algorithm shaping their Reels feed, calling it a pioneering move toward greater user control.

Israel has given final approval for 764 housing units to be built in three settlements in the occupied West Bank, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said on Wednesday.

A US federal judge on Wednesday ordered the unsealing of grand jury records on Jeffrey Epstein, in the latest move by a court to release documents related to the convicted…

Nepalese officials on Wednesday inked a landmark agreement with representatives of the Gen Z movement, whose September uprising toppled the Himalayan nation’s government.

US President Donald Trump’s move to allow exports to China of Nvidia’s second-best artificial intelligence chip, the H200, will spur strong demand from the country’s tech giants, research institutes, and…

A divided US Federal Reserve lowered interest rates Wednesday for a third consecutive time this year, flagging labour-market concerns even as inflation remained elevated amid President Donald Trump’s tariffs.

President Donald Trump’s administration has seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, two U.S. officials told Reuters on Tuesday.

Gujarat’s Adjudicating Officer has delivered a judgment on a major cyber fraud case involving an Ahmedabad-based firm that lost more than Rs 1.19 crore due to unauthorised bank transactions enabled…

The Directorate of Enforcement (ED), Jalandhar Zonal Office, arrested Abhishek Kumar on Tuesday for generating and acquiring funds through the illegal sale of psychotropic tablets, including Tramadol and Alprazolam.

Four people have been arrested in a cyber fraud case worth Rs 104 crore in Gujarat.

The Delhi Police has detained three minors for allegedly stabbing a teenager to death following a dispute in which the victim had reportedly slapped the accused, officials said on Wednesday.

Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk on Wednesday said he is looking forward to serving India with his affordable internet service Starlink.

A major accident was narrowly averted on Wednesday afternoon when an aircraft being flown by a trainee pilot crashed near the runway at Madhya Pradesh’s Dhana airstrip just as officials…

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has firmly asserted that the NDA will contest the 2029 Lok Sabha elections under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Air Force Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, the first Indian astronaut to go to the International Space Station, on Wednesday said the country is harbouring “big and bold dreams”, foraying into…

India’s decades-long battle against Left Wing Extremism (LWE) is nearing its end. The Ministry of Home Affairs told Parliament on Tuesday that Maoist-affected districts have fallen from 126 in 2014…

Venezuela’s opposition leader Maria Corina Machado urged her compatriots to fight for freedom against “state terrorism”, as she said she was coming out of hiding to travel to Norway after…

An Indian-origin man has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for the murder of a 24-year-old woman on a beach in Australia’s Queensland in 2018, local media reported.

IAS officer and AJAKS President Santosh Verma has once again sparked a major controversy in Madhya Pradesh after a new video of his provocative remarks went viral.

The thieves who stole crown jewels from the Louvre in October evaded police with just 30 seconds to spare due to avoidable security failures at the Paris museum, a damning…

Four tiger cubs rescued by the Forest Department last month died at a rescue and rehabilitation centre on the outskirts of the city, officials said on Wednesday.

A 25-year-old Indian-origin man has been taken into custody in Canada after being accused of exposing himself to female staff at multiple medical facilities in Mississauga, according to Peel Regional…

A Danish intelligence agency has for the first time described the US as a potential security risk, signalling a shift in the Nordic country’s view of its close ally amid…

Half a million evacuees in Cambodia and Thailand were sheltering in pagodas, schools and other safe havens on Wednesday after fleeing fresh fighting in a long-standing border dispute in which…

In a chilling reminder of how deeply caste prejudices continue to survive in parts of rural India, a case of social boycott and untouchability has surfaced from a village in…

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis jocularly took credit for the reunion of Thackeray cousins Uddhav and Raj Thackeray, saying, “I was able to do what no one could”.

A petty argument over refusing to give cigarettes on credit turned into shocking street violence, turning the main road outside Gwalior district’s Gadrauli village into a crime scene.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday tore up a note outlining new MGNREGA norms at a public meeting here, calling it a “valueless and insulting” diktat.

Parliament Winter Session Highlights: Lok Sabha will discuss Election Reforms, while the Rajya Sabha will witness the conclusion of ‘Vande Mataram’ debate.

Crisis-hit domestic carrier IndiGo has submitted its revised flight schedule to aviation regulator DGCA after the government slashed its winter schedule by 10 per cent following the cancellation of thousands…

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday expressed confidence that India and the European Union are committed to an early conclusion of their Free Trade Agreement, though he refrained…

President Droupadi Murmu is scheduled to undertake a two-day visit to Manipur on December 11-12 and will participate in the 86th Nupi Lal Day observance at the Nupi Lal Memorial…

The Election Commission (EC) is likely to extend the Summary Revision (SIR) deadline for Uttar Pradesh and several other states, top EC sources told NDTV.

According to the Crime Branch, intelligence received on December 9 indicated that the racket was operating from two buildings in JB Nagar.

Cellphone users will soon be allowed to view and revoke the promotional messages they had agreed to receive earlier from banks and businesses.

A tragedy struck on Wednesday when a police vehicle carrying members of the Bomb Disposal and Dog Squad (BDDS) collided head-on with a speeding container truck on National Highway 44…