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With the weather turning pleasant, no weather stations in the State recorded rain events in the last 24 hours ending at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday

Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh has a clear message for Indian cricket selectors. He believes Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli should be central to planning for the 2027 ODI World Cup. Harbhajan insists the team should be built around these proven match-winners. He argues that sidelining them for youth could be detrimental in crucial matches.

India’s Right to Disconnect Bill 2025 empowers employees to ignore work communications outside official hours without facing penalties. Introduced by NCP MP Supriya Sule, the bill proposes an Employees’ Welfare Authority to monitor compliance, investigate complaints, and impose fines on non-compliant firms. Similar laws exist in France, Italy, Portugal, and Australia, ensuring work-life balance, while the U.S. lacks comprehensive protections. The legislation addresses burnout, digital overload, and the need for clear boundaries between professional and personal life.

Far-right commentator Nick Fuentes faced scrutiny from Piers Morgan for racist remarks targeting Second Lady Usha Vance's Indian heritage. Fuentes defended his comments by claiming supporters of JD Vance are racist and that he was highlighting hypocrisy. He previously mocked a Thanksgiving photo of Vance's family, making disparaging remarks about their Indian heritage.

Sonia Gandhi, the longest serving Congress president, has taken a back seat from active politics in the last few years due to health reasons

US President Trump has threatened further tariffs on Indian rice, accusing India of 'dumping' products. Despite existing high tariffs, Indian rice exports to the US remain strong, particularly premium basmati. Experts suggest this is election-season messaging, as increased duties would primarily impact American consumers and not significantly harm Indian exporters.

Sugata Bose, in a video, said that it was on Tagore's advice that the Congress decided that at national meetings only the first part of the Vande Mataram song would be performed

A 25-year-old Bengaluru man, Mohammed Ishaq, tragically died in a Goa nightclub fire early Sunday morning. He was on a bachelor party trip with friends and reportedly went back inside the club to retrieve his phone. His body showed minor burns, and police stated he died in a stampede while exiting.

Petitioners said that there exists no provision in the concerned statutes to grant leave during menstrual cycle and hence the government had no power to introduce additional leave through a notification.

Speaking after casting his vote, Antony says ‘even Left-leaning voters are wishing for a shock treatment to the Left’

The FBI has issued a warning about a surge in virtual kidnapping scams, where criminals use altered proof-of-life media to extort victims. Scammers falsely claim to have kidnapped a loved one, demanding immediate ransom reinforced by threats. Travelers are advised to establish a code word and contact loved ones directly before paying.

Officials said a team of NIA was searching and scanning Hutmurah forest area in Anantnag

Mr. Vijay, who reached Puducherry on Monday (December 8) night, arrived at the venue in his campaign vehicle at around 10.30 a.m.

India's T20 World Cup title defence receives a major boost with Hardik Pandya's return. Former coach Sanjay Bangar believes Pandya's unique all-round abilities are crucial for the team's balanced XI. Shubman Gill also returns after recovering from a neck spasm. Jitesh Sharma is tipped for the number seven spot. Pandya's availability allows for preferred spin options without compromising batting depth.

Former Pakistan cricketer Wasim Akram sparked debate by suggesting the IPL's extended duration becomes monotonous, contrasting it with the Pakistan Super League's shorter, more appealing format for international players. He cited the Big Bash League's shift to a shorter window as evidence, emphasizing the PSL's bowling depth and competitive edge.

Tamil Nadu seeks extension of enumeration forms phase as many have travelled to Sabarimala and would be back only by Pongal

Prime Minister Narendra Modi stressed that rules must aid, not harass the public, amidst IndiGo's ongoing flight crisis. The airline's operational issues stem from new pilot rest rules, impacting thousands of passengers. Union minister Kiren Rijiju conveyed the PM's concern, emphasising passenger convenience and urging MPs to focus on public-centric reforms.

Focus on education, power, life sciences, food processing, automobiles, electronics and AI; Vision Document to be unveiled this evening

UDF convenor Adoor Prakash reignited the debate centring on trial court’s decision to acquit Dileep of conspiracy charges, alleging that Kerala government was seeking to ‘further victimise’ the actor by deciding to appeal the verdict in High Court