US-led strikes net 25 ISIS operatives in Syria

US-led strikes net 25 ISIS operatives in Syria

CENTCOM said the actions followed the launch of Operation Hawkeye Strike on December 19, when US and Jordanian forces struck more than 70 ISIS targets using over 100 precision munitions. 17 days ago
Indian stock market opens lower, IT stocks lead losses

Sensex, Nifty end flat amid mixed sectoral cues

The Sensex closed at 84,675.08, slipping 20.46 points or 0.02 per cent, while the Nifty settled marginally lower at 25,938.85, down 3.25 points or 0.01 per cent. "The Nifty has also slipped below the 21 EMA, reinforcing the short-term downtrend. Immediate support is placed in the 25,850–25,870 zone," market watchers stated. 17 days ago
Bengaluru demolition row: Pralhad Joshi slams Cong govt, calls relief to encroachers a 'paradox'

Bengaluru demolition row: Pralhad Joshi slams Cong govt, calls relief to encroachers a 'paradox'

Addressing the media in Delhi, Joshi said farmers, crop-loss victims and people displaced by natural disasters in Karnataka have been waiting for years for compensation and rehabilitation. Even beneficiaries under the Gruha Lakshmi scheme are yet to receive promised funds, he said, alleging that the government displayed unusual urgency only in the case of Kogilu encroachers. 17 days ago
Trump threatens BBC lawsuit, says he urged Xi on Jimmy Lai's release

Trump moves to shut asylum 'loophole': US media

The Department of Homeland Security has asked courts to summarily dismiss asylum applications and remove migrants to third countries where they could seek protection, even if they have no prior ties there. 17 days ago
Delhi-NCR suffers amid severe pollution, dense fog

Delhi-NCR suffers amid severe pollution, dense fog

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast "extremely dense fog" during the morning hours of December 30, followed by "dense fog" till the afternoon. The maximum temperature for the day was recorded at 21 degrees Celsius, while the minimum dropped to 8 degrees Celsius. Humidity levels reached 100 per cent, further worsening the foggy conditions. 17 days ago