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Elon Musk Urges 'Major Reforms' to H-1B Visas

After vowing to \"go to war\" to defend the H-1B visa programme, tech billionaire Elon Musk has softened his stand on the issue by calling for reforms in the \"broken\" system used to bring skilled foreign workers to the US.

Venezuela Fines TikTok $10M Over Deadly Video Challenges

Venezuela's Supreme Court has issued a $10 million fine against TikTok for \"not implementing measures\" to prevent viral video challenges that have allegedly led to the deaths of three Venezuelan children recently.

Pak Govt, PTI to Meet Over Political Dispute

The Pakistan government and opposition Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) negotiators are scheduled to meet for a crucial in-camera meeting to resolve sticky political differences, a report said on Tuesday.

China defends Covid data-sharing as WHO demands more access

China has shared the most Covid-19 data and research, its foreign ministry said on Tuesday, responding to the World Health Organization's repeated call for more information and access.

Andhra Pradesh Tourist Killed in Goa Brawl: Cops

A 30-year-old visitor from Andhra Pradesh was killed in a drunken brawl at a beach shack in Goa in the wee hours of Tuesday, police said.

Centre forfeits medal awarded to CBI officer arrested for bribery

The government has \"forfeited\" the Union home minister's medal for Excellence in Investigation awarded to CBI Inspector Rahul Raj in 2023 who was later caught by the agency allegedly receiving ₹10 lakh bribe and dismissed from the service, officials said.

Optimism, with a dose of caution

India has held strong in the bleak global milieu of war and climate crisis, but there are challenges in the new year that it must deftly navigate

Xi's moment to work out lasting peace with India

Despite China and India both being headed by their most consequential leaders of the last few decades, the two haven't been able to permanently resolve their outstanding disputes.

The right choices for a world at the crossroads

The year 2024 scorched and scalded but just about let the planet survive. Let us hope that the new year, despite portents of war and worsening of the climate crisis, proves different

Ensuring socioeconomic security for India's women

The year 2024 will be remembered as a turning point in India's pension landscape, where the Union government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, took bold steps to address gender inequities in social security.

Murder Unravels Lucrative Windmill Biz

The murder of Massajog village sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh has exposed an intricate and murky nexus between criminality and politics in Beed, linked to the burgeoning business of wind energy which has quietly transformed the economy of the drought-prone district.

Minister's Close Aide Surrenders in Maha

Maharashtra minister Dhananjay Munde's close aide Walmik Karad, wanted in an extortion case linked to the murder of a sarpanch in Beed district, surrendered before the police in Pune on Tuesday.

Sanctioned trophy hunting by another name: a grey area in man-animal conflict

The steady shrinkage of natural habitats and the resultant rise in man-animal conflict have led to increasing incidents of big cats being labelled \"man-eaters\" and caught or shot down in authorised kills by hobby hunters deployed by authorities, triggering a wider debate on the ethical as well as environmental dimensions of the practice.

Medical Negligence Led to 3 Deaths in Taloja Jail: Elgar Accused to SHRC

Activist Ramesh Gaichor, currently lodged in Taloja jail in connection with the Elgar Parishad case, has alleged in a letter to the Maharashtra State Human Rights Commission (SHRC) that medical negligence has resulted in the death of three jailed inmates in the last few months.

Quad Renews Commitment to Work Towards Free and Open Indo-Pacific

The Quad will work together to respond to the future needs of the Indo-Pacific, including cooperation in key areas such as maritime security, counterterrorism and emerging technologies, the foreign ministers of the grouping said on Tuesday while marking the 20th anniversary of cooperation between India, Australia, Japan and the US.

SC Gives Punjab Govt Till Jan 2 To Admit Dallewal In Hospital

The Supreme Court on Tuesday extended time till January 2 for the Punjab government to comply with its order to hospitalise Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who has been on a hunger strike for over a month, after the state informed the court that the farmer leader is willing to receive medical aid if the Centre accepts his proposal for talks.

'Malicious': Kerala CM condemns Maha min's comments about state

Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Tuesday vehemently criticised Maharashtra minister Nitesh Rane for calling Kerala a \"mini Pakistan\" and said his remarks were highly \"provocative and condemnable\".

Delhi logged cleanest Dec since 2015

Delhi recorded an average AQI reading of 294 in December. The city had six days of 'severe' air, when the AQI crosses 400

Carterpuri's elderly pay tribute to former US president

In Carterpuri, a nondescript village in Gurugram, Jimmy Carter's name resonates faintly with the younger generation.

5-yr-old leopard rescued in Alwar

A leopard, which was spotted at Khadana Mohalla in Alwar and on Tuesday morning, triggering panic in the locality, was eventually captured by the forest department, officials aware of the matter said.

Gehlot Slams Govt Over Ex-PM's Memorial Land

Former Rajasthan chief minister and Congress leader Ashok Gehlot said on Tuesday that the controversy over land to build a memorial for former prime minister Manmohan Singh would not have erupted, if the Centre itself had come forward and taken a decision regarding it.

Kishangarh marble slurry dump yard poses health hazard: Study

The pristine white sand at the marble slurry dump yard in Kishangarh is a hot spot for tourists. However, the \"Switzerland of Rajasthan\" is a major source of air, water and soil pollutions, according to a report.

Backing nurse on death row in Yemen: Foreign ministry

The Indian government is extending all possible help in the case of Nimisha Priya, an Indian national on death row in Yemen, the external affairs ministry said on Tuesday hours after the Yemeni president approved her death sentence.

There are things I personally need to look at: Rohit

India skipper Rohit Sharma looked shattered as he confessed to being \"disturbed\" after the heavy loss to Australia in the fourth Test here, saying there are \"things\" that he needs to address at a personal level apart from the team's collective problems amid intense focus on his form.

Cummins rates Australia's win over India at MCG as his greatest

Pat Cummins said Monday he rates the fourth Test victory over India by 184 runs as \"right at the top\" of the greatest games he has played in for Australia.

Liverpool Destroy West Ham To Go Eight Points Clear On Table Top

Rampant Liverpool smashed West Ham 5-0 on Sunday to stretch their lead at the top of the Premier League to eight points as Manchester City returned to winning ways at troubled Leicester.

Grigor Dimitrov eases into second round in Brisbane

Defending champion Grigor Dimitrov eased into round two of the Brisbane International with a hard-fought win over qualifier Yannick Hanfmann on Monday, but Holger Rune crashed to defeat.

New Zealand Beat Sri Lanka By 45 Runs To Take A 2-0 Series Lead

Sri Lanka again fell short in a tough run chase as New Zealand won the second Twenty20 international by 45 runs Monday to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series.

Rupee Volatility Puts RBI's Currency Strategy in Focus

A gauge of the Indian rupee's volatility jumped to its highest level in over a year, fueling speculation that the nation's central bank may be easing its tight grip on the currency amid a strong dollar.

Indian Cos Raise Record Funds Via Corporate Debt In 2024, Set To Rise Further

Indian companies' fundraising through corporate bonds hit a record high in 2024, aided by declining yields and stronger appetite for long-term notes, and investors expect issuances to remain robust in 2025.