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Assam govt makes NRC application mandatory for Aadhaar, sparks furore

In a move that has sparked controversy and a strong political backlash, the Assam government has announced that Aadhaar applications will be rejected if the applicant or their family members have not applied for inclusion in the National Register of Citizens (NRC).

Places of Worship Act: SC halts new suits, court orders on religious sites

In a long-awaited succour, the Supreme Court on Thursday restrained all courts across the country from passing any effective interim or final order including that of surveys in pending suits staking a claim over existing religious structures.

FM lashes out at Rahul Gandhi over his remarks on Public Sector Banks

Lashing out at the Leader of the Opposition, Rahul Gandhi, over his remarks on the state-run banks, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said he has a penchant for making baseless statements.

Stock Market Remains Rangebound; IT, Auto, And FMCG Stocks Gain

Stock market on Wednesday remained rangebound for the fourth consecutive session with IT, auto, and FMCG stocks gaining; energy lagged behind.

Israeli Strikes On Gaza Kill At Least 29, Palestinian Medics Say

Around 100 Israeli hostages are still inside Gaza, at least a third of whom are believed to be dead

Special Metro services for SET aspirants on Sunday

The Kolkata Metro Railway has decided to operate special Metro services on 15 December for the aspirants of State Eligibility Test (SET) to be conducted by West Bengal College Service Commission.

Bengaluru techie's wife, her kin booked for abetment of suicide

After a 34-year-old techie committed suicide in Bengaluru, an FIR has been registered against his wife and her family members for allegedly harassing him, police said on Wednesday.

Pacy, bouncy Gabba challenge awaits Team India in third Test

After 10-wicket drubbing in Adelaide Test, Indians up against tough conditions in Brisbane

World Chess C'ship: Ding survives Gukesh attack, earns another draw

Playing with white pieces in a classical game for the last time in this match, India's D Gukesh came up with an attacking approach but reigning champion Ding Liren of China defended superbly, coming up with precise moves in a nerve-jingling time scramble, to draw the 13th and penultimate game of the World Chess Championship 2024 match here on Wednesday.

Ancelotti relieved after Real Madrid beat in-form Atalanta

Real Madrid emerged victorious against Atalanta with a 3-2 win, to record their third win in the Champions League.

East Bengal take on Odisha FC juggernaut

Odisha FC will aim to register their third win on the trot when they face an upbeat East Bengal in an Indian Super League clash at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata on Thursday.

Law must eliminate bias

Proposed amendments to the Arbitration Act must clearly spell out the procedure for appointing arbitrators, says Dr. P. Madhava Rao

Champions League: Liverpool stay perfect as Bayern hit five; Villa win

Already guaranteed a spot in the knockout rounds, Liverpool on the brink of a direct ticket to the last 16 stage

Losing sight of a moral compass

Majoritarian logic has no place in a plural society, argue Shivanshu K Srivastava and Nupur Chaurasiya

Law must eliminate bias

Proposed amendments to the Arbitration Act must clearly spell out the procedure for appointing arbitrators, says Dr. P. Madhava Rao

Legal tech has great potential for India

The evolving landscape of the legal tech industry in India presents myriad opportunities for lawyers to expand their expertise, says Monica Mallela.

Jamiat Ulama-I-Hind seeks effective enforcement of Places of Worship Act

A day before a special bench of the Supreme Court is set to hear a batch of petitions challenging the Places of Worship Act, 1991, the Jamiat Ulama-I-Hind has moved the court seeking an \"effective and proper\" enforcement of the Act and the law laid down in the 2019 unanimous judgment by a five-judge constitution bench in Ayodhya's Ram Janmabhoomi mandir case.

'Solutions to cybercrime are crucial for India's future'

The Prime Minister highlighted the use of drones in various sectors of the country

Skill development initiatives pay off, employability among Indian grads rises 7 pc

Finally, all skill development and vocational training initiatives seem to be paying off well. Employability among Indian graduates has seen a steady rise of 7 percent this year, reaching 54.81 percent in 2025, up from 51.25 percent last year.

Maruti Suzuki to hike car prices upto 4 per cent from January

Maruti Suzuki is set to increase the prices of its car from January. The company said the move is to offset the impact of rising input costs and operational expenses.

Withdraw your PF directly from ATMs Starting next year: Labour secretary

The Labour Ministry is upgrading its IT systems to provide enhanced services to the country's massive workforce.

ADB lowers India's economic growth forecast to 6.5 pc for current fiscal

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Wednesday lowered India's economic growth forecast to 6.5% for the current financial year due to lower-than-expected growth in private investment and housing demand.

Policy continuity will be priority: RBI chief

Sanjay Malhotra also reaffirmed his commitment to financial inclusion

Attempts should be made to restore global calm: Nirmala Sitharaman

Outlining the priorities of the economy for the next decade, Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday said attempts should be made to restore global calm and normalcy and noted that war or any form of disruption should be avoided.

Biden approves national security memo ahead of Trump's return

President Joe Biden has approved a new national security memorandum ahead of Donald Trump's return to the White House that could serve as a road map for the incoming administration as it looks to counter growing cooperation among China, Iran, North Korea and Russia, the White House said Wednesday.

Taiwan demands that China end its military activity in nearby waters

Taiwan's military has detected Chinese ships since Monday, both off Taiwan and farther out along the first-island chain; Taiwanese media had said as many as 90 Chinese vessels are involved overall

Australian police launch a special operation to investigate increased antisemitic attacks

Australian federal police launched a special operation to investigate an increase in antisemitic threats and violence since the war between Israel and Hamas began last year.

Philippine vice president skips hearing into threats she made against the president

The Philippine vice president on Wednesday skipped the first hearing into threats she made against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., saying she did not believe the investigation will be fair.

Bangladesh court rejects bail plea of Chinmoy Krishna Das once again

A Bangladesh court on Wednesday rejected the bail plea of Chinmoy Krishna Das (photo), a Hindu priest and spokesperson of the Bangladesh Sammilit Sanatan Jagran Jote, also associated with the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), who has been arrested and jailed by the local authorities on charges of sedition.

Alex Jones keeps Infowars for now after judge rejects The Onion's winning auction bid

A federal judge in Texas rejected the auction sale of Alex Jones' Infowars to The Onion satirical news outlet, criticizing the bidding for the conspiracy theory platform as flawed as well as how much money families of the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary shooting stood to receive.