Delhi Records Best Air Quality In 7 Years For 2025, Barring COVID Period

Delhi recorded its best air quality in seven years in 2025, excluding the COVID years, with the lowest PM2.5 and PM10 levels, 79 'Good' to 'Satisfactory' AQI days, and an annual average AQI of 201, reveals data.

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PM Modi Chairs The 50th PRAGATI Meeting

Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired 50th PRAGATI meeting, reviewing key infrastructure projects. Highlighting on reforms for simplification, performance in delivery, and transformation via citizen impact, pushing States to adopt similar mechanisms.

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Dense Fog Engulfs Delhi-NCR: Airports, Airlines Including IndiGo, Air India, SpiceJet Issue Advisories For Fliers

Delhi Airport Flight Status: IndiGo said that foggy conditions are present across Delhi and several airports in northern India this morning and if reduced visibility conditions persist, flight departures and arrivals may be impacted as the day progresses.

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NIA Court Issues Proclamation Against US, Turkey, And Germany-Based Accused In Propaganda Case

The case pertains to serious offences under Sections 153-A and 505 of the IPC and Section 13 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act. 

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Social media follower counts have never mattered less, creator economy execs say

“I think that 2025 was the year where the algorithm completely took over, so followings stopped mattering entirely,” LTK CEO Amber Venz Box said.

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2025 was the year AI got a vibe check

AI’s early-2025 spending spree featured massive raises and trillion-dollar infrastructure promises. By year’s end, hype gave way to a vibe check, with growing scrutiny over sustainability, safety, and business models.

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DNA Analysis: How Delhi’s Toxic Air Is Forcing High-Package Professionals To Quit Job

In today’s DNA, Zee News anchor Pratyush Khare analysed how Delhi’s toxic air is forcing high-package professionals to quit job.  

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PM Modi Asks States To Encourage Manufacturing, Boost Food Exports

PM Modi called upon states to encourage manufacturing, boost Ease of Doing Business and strengthen the services sector with the aim of making India a Global Services Giant, while also urging them to focus on boosting food exports. 

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Trump administration seeks to deport hate speech researcher previously sued by X

A federal judge has temporarily blocked the U.S. Department of State from arresting or deporting Imran Ahmed, CEO of the Center for Countering Digital Hate.

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National Consumer Helpline Recovers Rs 45 Crore In Refunds For Consumers Over Eight Months

The government noted that having more than 1,000 partner companies helped the helpline resolve complaints more effectively.

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Investors share what to remember while raising a Series A

Investors share what founders should remember if looking to raise a Series A.

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Supreme Court Takes Suo Motu Cognisance Of Aravalli Row On Monday

The Supreme Court has taken suo motu cognisance of the controversial definition of the Aravalli hills and other issues linked to it on Monday, December 29.

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How reality crushed Ÿnsect, the French startup that had raised over $600M for insect farming

French insect farming company Ÿnsect was recently placed into judicial liquidation for insolvency, despite raising over $600 million.

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Punjab CM To Chair Cabinet Meeting On Dec 29 Ahead Of Assembly Session

The cabinet meeting will be held a day before the state of the Punjab Legislative Assembly, which is scheduled to begin on December 30.

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As people look for ways to make new friends, here are the apps promising to help

We've compiled a list of friendship apps, from friend discovery platforms like BFF to event-focused ones like Timeleft.

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Congress Reacts To Attacks On Bangladeshi Hindus, Calls It ‘Matter Of Concern’

Amid the unrest in Bangladesh, Congress leader Pawan Khera on Friday voiced concern over attacks on Hindus in the neighboring country and said that this is a matter of concern.

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`Irresponsible`: China Condemns US Pentagon Report, Rejects Claims Of Undermining India Ties

China has strongly criticised a recent US Pentagon report, calling it “irresponsible” and accusing it of distorting China’s defence policy, sowing discord with India, and exaggerating military threats, while affirming that China seeks stable, long-term relations with India.

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Why US H-1B Rule Change Is Worrying Indian Tech Workers And Diaspora Families

The final rule, published in the Federal Register, allows H-1B cap and advanced degree selections to be made in a “weighted manner based on the wage level listed in each H-1B registration”, linked to the salary offered by the prospective employer.

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`Keep an Eye On Threats`: IGP Kashmir VK Birdi Issues Directives In Security Review Ahead Of Tourist Season

The meeting was attended by all DIGs of the Kashmir Zone, DIG CRPF North/South Srinagar, DIG CID Kashmir, all district SSPs of the Kashmir Zone, SSP PCR Kashmir, SSP Railways, and other senior officers.

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Pakistan’s Airspace Got Smaller: Meet India`s Next-Generation Air Defence Weapon That Is Deadlier Than Akash

The DRDO has successfully completed trials of the Akash-NG missile, which is capable of intercepting high-speed aerial threats at altitudes ranging from 30 metres to 20 kilometres. Equipped with indigenous seekers and dual-pulse motors, this advanced system will soon join the Indian Army and the Air Force.

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Nvidia acquires AI chip challenger Groq for $20B, report says

With Groq on its side, Nvidia is poised to become even more dominant in chip manufacturing.

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The year data centers went from backend to center stage

Data centers are no longer the boring tech issue they once were.

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`Yes To Mosques, No To Army Base` - AIMIM And Congress MLAs` Hypocrisy Exposed In Kishanganj | DNA

Asaduddin Owaisi's AIMIM party, joined by Congress MLAs, has launched a full-scale campaign against the proposed Indian Army camp in Kishanganj, Bihar.

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Zoox issues software recall over lane crossings

The company has issued a software update to its autonomous driving system to fix its lane-crossing behavior.

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DNA Analysis: Does Bengal Police’s Lathi Decide By Agenda, Not Law?

In today’s DNA, Zee News Managing Editor Rahul Sinha analysed the selective Policing in West Bengal.  

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Hackers stole over $2.7B in crypto in 2025, data shows

This was another banner year for crypto hacks and heists — 2025 was the third year in a row that a new crypto theft record was set.

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CEO of SpaceX rival United Launch Alliance resigns

Tory Bruno's abrupt departure comes after 12 years in the role. The company, a Boeing-Lockheed Martin joint venture, has had to fight to keep pace with Elon Musk's SpaceX.

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Over 13 Lakh Indian Students Studied Abroad In 2024: NITI Aayog

According to the study, Canada, the US, the UK and Australia together hosted around 8.5 lakh Indian students, who spent nearly Rs 2.9 lakh crore on higher education during 2023–24. 

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Jaguar Jets In Oman To Be Dismantled, What Will India Actually Get?

India cannot afford to let the Jaguar strike aircraft fade away. That is why New Delhi is turning to Oman to support its frontline combat fleet.

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How Congress Is Shaping Its Minority Policy In Telangana | Explained

Revanth Reddy is recasting the Congress in Telangana as an assertive protector of minorities, linking their rights and religious freedoms directly to the party’s political legacy. By challenging the BRS’s welfare-driven model and AIMIM’s identity politics, Telangana is becoming a test case for the Congress’s broader minority strategy.

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‘It felt so wrong’: Colin Angle on iRobot, the FTC, and the Amazon deal that never was

The iRobot founder opens up about the 18-month regulatory process that he says doomed the Roomba maker -- and what it means for American innovation.

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OpenAI allows users to directly adjust ChatGPT’s enthusiasm level

ChatGPT users can now tweak the chatbot’s warmth, enthusiasm, and emoji use.

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Hijab Row or Vote Bank Politics? Jharkhand Govt’s Special Offer Sparks Big Questions- DNA Decodes

The Jharkhand government is willing to appoint Nusrat Parveen on a monthly salary of Rs 3 lakh. In addition, she has been promised a posting of her choice anywhere in the state, along with a government flat to address housing concerns.

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Delhi Minister Sirsa Warns Of Strict Action Against Those Violating GRAP-4 Curbs

Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa warned of strict action against polluting industries and construction activities violating GRAP-4 norms as the city’s AQI neared 400. With western disturbance and foggy conditions expected, authorities said enforcement will intensify from Sunday to protect public health.

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From Roombas to e-bikes, why are hardware startups going bankrupt?

The hardware world had a brutal week, with iRobot, Luminar, and Rad Power Bikes all filing for bankruptcy.  Each company faces its own mix of tariff pressures, supply chain issues, and shifting markets, but together they tell a larger story about the challenges of building physical products in an era of global trade tensions and cheap overseas competition. From […]

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DNA Analysis: Why Bangladeshi Player Playing In IPL Amid Rising Anti-India Slogans?

In today's DNA, Zee News Managing Editor Rahul Sinha analysed why Bangladeshi player playing in IPL amid rising amid-India slogans

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ChatGPT’s mobile app hits new milestone of $3B in consumer spending

ChatGPT has reached $3B in lifetime mobile consumer spending in just 31 months, faster than TikTok and major streaming apps.

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LinkedIn’s profile verification push is accelerating — and India is leading the charge in 2025

LinkedIn profile verification adoption in India has risen about 80% in the past 12 months.

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Meet ‘Hindu Sheikh’ Who Gave Loans to Oman’s Sultan: The Untold Link Between India And Oman | EXPLAINED

Beyond modern diplomacy, the relationship between the two countries dates back more than 150 years and is closely linked to an Indian-origin business family that played a pivotal role in Oman’s economic history. 

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WAQF Monopoly Ends In Gujarat As HC Ends Fee Exemption, Puts Them On Par With Other Religious Trusts

In its order, the High Court clarified that the fee exemption earlier enjoyed by Waqf Boards—owing to ambiguities in the old Waqf law—will no longer be available. 

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Cisco says Chinese hackers are exploiting its customers with a new zero-day

Cisco said it discovered a Chinese hacking campaign targeting its customers by exploiting a zero-day in some of the company's most popular products.

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Rashtrapati Bhavan Purges Colonial Legacy, Replaces Portraits Of British ADCs With PVCs Awardee; PM Modi Says...

The Param Vir Chakra is India's highest military decoration, awarded for displaying the most exceptional acts of valour, courage, and self-sacrifice during war. 

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Slate crosses 150,000 reservations despite waning EV truck enthusiasm

It took Slate Auto about seven months to grow its customer list by 50%, but new reservations appear to be outpacing any cancelations.

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Meta’s AI glasses can now help you hear conversations better

Conversation focus uses the AI glasses' open-ear speakers to amplify the voice of the person you're talking to, says Meta.

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Decoding Shashi Tharoor`s Widening Rift With Congress: Can BJP Benefit From It In Kerala?

With the gap widening between Shashi Tharoor and the Congress party, questions are now focused on the possible impact on the party’s internal cohesion in the days ahead, especially as Kerala heads toward the 2026 elections.

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Google’s ‘dark web report’ feature will no longer be available starting in February

Google has revealed that its “dark web report” feature will be discontinued starting February 16, 2026. Launched initially about a year and a half ago, this tool aimed to help users monitor their personal information on the dark web For some users, the dark web report seemed like a valuable tool, scanning various data breach […]

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Gift guide: TechCrunch’s favorite things

As tech journalists we have a lot of opinions. So if we really like something, it's probably good!

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Deadly Precision, Total Target Kill Capability – Inside DRDO’s Pralay Missile System

From pinpoint strikes to fully indigenous digital mission planning, Pralay shows how India is building a strike missile system designed to hit hard, move fast and operate without any foreign dependence.

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WhatsApp’s biggest market is becoming its toughest test

Meta has three months to comply with Indian government directions that could affect how WhatsApp operates in the country.

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Grok gets the facts wrong about Bondi Beach shooting

Grok, the chatbot built by Elon Musk’s xAI and popularized on his social media platform X, appears to have repeatedly spread misinformation about today’s mass shooting at Bondi Beach in Australia.

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Mesa shuts down credit card that rewarded cardholders for paying their mortgages

Fintech startup Mesa has shut down its Homeowners Card, which awarded points to cardholders for paying their mortgages.

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Nitin Nabin Becomes BJP Working President At 45: How Old Are India’s Other Party Chiefs?

The decision, taken by the BJP’s Parliamentary Board after weeks of anticipation, signals a notable generational shift within the party’s leadership structure. Party sources indicate that Nabin is likely to be elected as the BJP’s national president next year, shortly after Makar Sankranti on January 14.

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Delhi Air Quality Crisis: CAQM Invokes Stage IV Of GRAP As AQI Hits ‘Severe +’

Slow winds and unfavourable weather in the National Capital are trapping pollutants, pushing air quality to alarming levels. The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has invoked Stage IV of GRAP as Delhi's AQI hits 446, nearing 'Severe Plus'.

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DoorDash driver faces felony charges after allegedly spraying customers’ food

A woman is facing felony charges in Evansville, Indiana over a DoorDash delivery in which she allegedly sprayed the food with a substance that made the customers vomit.

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AI data center boom could be bad news for other infrastructure projects

Improvements to roads, bridges, and other infrastructure could take a hit as data center construction accelerates.

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Pakistan`s `Shadow Army` Exposed: 3 Million Jihadis Make Regular Military Look Like Toy Soldiers; Even 8-Year-Olds Can`t Escape This Terror Factory

Pakistan’s madrasas are mass-producing terrorists, while Sharif and Munir beam with pride.

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Netflix is showing Hollywood what happens when a startup grows up

A baby was born in a Waymo this week, and it wasn’t even the first one.  What started as a novelty story quickly became a reminder of how autonomous vehicles have quietly become part of everyday life, complete with all the messiness that entails. The real coming-of-age story this week, however, wasn’t happening in San Francisco’s robotaxis. It was playing out in […]

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Kerala Local Body Election Results 2025: Check Date, Time And Counting Process

According to the election schedule, the entire vote counting and result declaration process must be completed by December 18.

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Epic Games’s Fortnite is back in US Google Play Store, as court partially reverses restrictions it won on iOS

The game is back on the Google Play Store, but another court decision is rolling back some of the developer-friendly changes on iOS.

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Disney hits Google with cease-and-desist claiming ‘massive’ copyright infringement

Disney is accusing the tech giant of unauthorized distribution of its copyrighted characters without permission via Gemini AI.

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J-K Police Book Hotels, Houseboats For Violating Foreigners Act After Chinese National`s Detention

At least six FIRs have been registered so far. The charges fall under sections of the Immigration and Foreigners Act, with non-compliance considered a serious offence punishable with imprisonment of up to five years and fines.

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Reddit is testing verification badges

Verified users will actually be notable figures, not just people who paid for the checkmark.

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Truecaller now lets users protect households from scam calls

Truecaller's Family Protection will be rolled out widely in the first quarter of 2026. The new feature lets up to five people join a family group overseen by one member who acts as the administrator and manages scam-blocking settings for the others.

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Goa Nightclub Fire: How Luthra Brothers Flee Abroad Amid The Chaos | DNA Analysis

Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra escaped to Thailand hours after a deadly Goa nightclub fire killed 25, highlighting police lapses and regulatory failures. Interpol has issued notices while investigations and demolition of illegal club sections continue.

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India Is Set To Field A Missile That Can Hit 300 KM Away – The Weapon Pakistan’s PL-15 Cannot Match

India’s Su-30MKI fleet is set for a major boost with the 300-km-range R-37M, which is aimed at neutralising high-value Pakistani assets.

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Claude Code is coming to Slack, and that’s a bigger deal than it sounds

Anthropic launches Claude Code in Slack, letting developers delegate coding tasks from chat threads. It's part of a shift toward AI-embedded collaboration that could reshape software workflows.

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Saurabh And Gaurav Luthra, Owners Of Goa Club, Fled To Phuket Within 5 Hours Of Tragedy

A devastating fire at Goa’s Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub killed 25 people, while owners Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra reportedly fled to Phuket within hours of the incident. Police have launched a nationwide and international hunt, arrested four managers, and suspect a cylinder blast as the cause.

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The Back-Story Of Indigo Meltdown: How India’s Largest Airline Let A Crisis Spiral Out Of Control

IndiGo’s operations unravelled as pilot shortages, mounting fatigue and delayed decisions collided, raising serious questions about DGCA’s inaction during one of India’s biggest aviation breakdowns.

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Netflix co-CEO reportedly discussed Warner Bros. deal with Trump

Will Netflix’s $82.7 billion deal to acquire Warner Bros. get approval from federal regulators? While Paramount was assumed to be the frontrunner to acquire the storied movie studio thanks to CEO David Ellison’s connections to the Trump administration, new reporting in Bloomberg and The Hollywood Reporter suggests that Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos met with President […]

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X deactivates European Commission’s ad account after the company was fined €120M

X has seemingly penalized the European Commission's account after the commission fined the company over blue checkmarks and ad transparency.

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Four Held In Goa Nightclub Inferno; Eyewitness Blames Pyro Gun For Blaze- DEETS

A fire at a Goa restaurant-club killed 25 people, prompting CM Pramod Sawant to announce ex-gratia aid and confirm four detentions. Bodies are being identified, while an eyewitness blamed a pyro gun spark for the rapidly spreading blaze.

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Is it time to ‘refound’ your startup?

Sometimes, founding a startup just once isn’t enough.

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Government Launches Nationwide Drive To Return Rs 190 Crore In Unclaimed Bank Deposits | DNA

Nearly ₹190 crore belonging to around five lakh citizens has been lying unclaimed in banks for years, prompting the government to launch a major recovery initiative. The new UDGAM portal allows people to trace forgotten deposits across all banks and reclaim their money easily.

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How would the Netflix-Warner Bros. deal reshape Hollywood?

It’s only been a day since Netflix announced an $82.7 billion deal to acquire Warner Bros., and the acquisition has already been described as sending Hollywood into “full-blown panic mode,” “possibly a death blow to theatrical filmmaking,” and maybe even “the end of Hollywood” itself.

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IndiGo CEO Served Show-Cause Notice As DGCA Flags `Massive` Flight Disruptions

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) described the episode as one of the most serious disruptions faced by the sector in recent years and said the crisis had caused “severe inconvenience, hardship and distress” to travellers nationwide.

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ChatGPT’s user growth has slowed, report finds

ChatGPT's global monthly active users only grew by around 5% from August to November, while Gemini's users grew by about 30%.

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DNA Decodes: What Putin’s Power-Packed Delhi Visit Reveals To World

India-Russia key agreements include the Economic Cooperation Program till 2030, a push to fast-track India’s FTA with the Eurasian Economic Union, enhanced collaboration in agriculture and fertiliser production, joint initiatives to scale up shipbuilding in India, and the extension of e-tourist visas for Russian citizens, with group visas made free. 

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2 Held In Ujjain; Rs 17.5 Lakh Counterfeit Notes Seized

Madhya Pradesh Crime Branch seized ₹17.5 lakh fake notes in Ujjain, arresting two while the kingpin fled. The case links to earlier arrests and another major counterfeit racket busted in Bhopal.

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Legal AI startup Harvey confirms $8B valuation

Harvey confirms a third enormous round of funding in 2025 that has skyrocketed its valuation. Again.

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Putin Is Being Hosted Here: Inside Delhi’s Rs 170-Crore Ultra-Luxury Royal Palace Of The World’s Richest Man

The Hyderabad House in Delhi plays a prominent role in Russian President Vladimir Putin's two-day India visit.

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Fintech firm Marquis alerts dozens of US banks and credit unions of a data breach after ransomware attack

Marquis said ransomware hackers stole reams of banking customer data, containing personal information and financial records, as well as Social Security numbers, belonging to hundreds of thousands of people. The number of affected people is expected to rise.

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India Warns Pakistan, Says Any Misadventure Will Reactivate Operation Sindoor

Indian security forces have intensified vigilance along the LoC after intelligence reports revealed 110–120 terrorists positioned at 69 launch pads in PoK, prompting a clear warning that any Pakistani provocation will trigger the next phase of Operation Sindoor. 

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The spectacle of Bryan Johnson and his livestreamed shrooms trip

Bryan Johnson livestreamed his shrooms trip -- which included both Grimes and Marc Benioff -- as part of his controversial longevity research.

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Android 16 adds AI notification summaries, new customization options, and more

The rollout of the new Android 16 features, which are first coming to Pixel devices, marks a new chapter in how Android updates work, as the company is shifting from a single yearly update to more frequent releases.

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Pakistan In Turmoil As Munir–Sharif Establishment Bows To Imran Khan Wave | DNA

Pakistan is facing rising political and security turmoil as the Shehbaz Sharif–General Munir establishment bows to pressure from Imran Khan’s supporters, allowing his sister to meet him after a month-long standoff. 

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Festivitas lets you decorate your Apple devices with holiday lights and snow

This year, the whimsical holiday app comes to iPhone and adds a snow effect for Mac users.

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India’s Installed Power Capacity Reaches 5.05 Lakh MW, Renewable Energy Surges

The standard bidding guidelines for tariff-based competitive bidding process for procurement of power from Grid Connected Solar, Wind, Wind-Solar Hybrid and Firm and Dispatchable RE (FDRE) projects have been issued.

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