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Delhi airport's Terminal 2 to be temporarily closed for refurbishment works in next financial year

Delhi airport operator DIAL on Friday said the four-decade-old Terminal 2 will be closed for four to six months in the next financial year for refurbishment works that are expected to be completed in the September quarter. The refurbishment works of T2 are set to commence in 2025-26 with an expected completion date in Q2 of FY26, Delhi International Airport …

Delhi Airport Passenger Terminal Terminal 2 Refurbishment Works

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Is it time for an Indian Banksy? The list of issues in need of public scrutiny is growing by the day but Indian street art continues to play it safe

The Hindu

Some years ago, in the U.S., I remember attending a charity auction organised by the Philadelphia Arts League. It is hard to qualify Banksy’s work — site-specific and done at night — as art or vandalism; but as a critic noted, it is the most essential form of public vandalism. Evocative messaging For the past decade, despite increasing popularity and …

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India's ranking drops to 85th in Henley Passport Index, Singapore tops global list

The Hindu

India's ranking has dropped by five points to 85 this year in a global passport index, topped by Singapore for the second consecutive year. "With historical data spanning 19 years, the Henley Passport Index is the only one of its kind based on exclusive data from the International Air Transport Authority. India's ranking in the Henley Passport Index for 2024 …

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In numbers: AAP government's expenditure on subsidies in Delhi in last decade

India Today

With Assembly polls in the national capital less than a month away, the contenders are campaigning in full swing. The answer may lie in how much the Aam Aadmi Party spent on subsidies in the last decade — a whopping Rs 37,000 crore. Data reveals that the Delhi government’s subsidy amount went from Rs 554.7 crore in FY2014-15 to Rs …

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Door-to-Door: Tajikistan’s Fight Against Radicalization

The Diplomat

At the beginning of October, 1,800 state employees were instructed by the Tajik government in Dushanbe to caution locals in the country’s southwestern Khatlon Province against joining religious extremist groups. Dushanbe’s so-called “door-to-door” campaign is part of wider efforts aimed at combating the alarming upsurge of radicalization and religious extremism in the country in recent years. Another issue with Dushanbe’s …

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Donald Trump's 'unconditional discharge': What it means in the hush money case

India Today

President-elect Donald Trump was sentenced on Friday morning for his criminal conviction in the Manhattan hush money case, but the judge declined to impose any punishment. Instead, the judge chose a sentence that sidestepped thorny constitutional issues by effectively ending the case but assured that Trump will become the first person convicted of a felony to assume the presidency. So, …

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'A step backward': IFCN condemns Meta's move to end third-party fact-checking

India Today

Responding to Meta’s decision to end its third-party fact-checking programme, the International Fact-Checking Network said on Thursday this move “threatens to undo nearly a decade of progress in promoting accurate information online”, calling it a “step backward for those who want to see an internet that prioritises accurate and trustworthy information". It is now being replaced with Community Notes, similar …

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2024 declared hottest year on record, experts issue stark climate warning

India Today

2024 has officially been recorded as the hottest year in history, with a global average temperature of 15.10°C, according to the Copernicus Climate Change Service. The year also marked a significant milestone, with global temperatures reaching 1.60°C above pre-industrial levels, exceeding the critical 1.5°C limit for the first time in a calendar year. Otto also cited recent extreme weather events, …

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For the first time in a decade, AFC North rivals Pittsburgh and Baltimore clash in the postseason

Associated Press

— John Harbaugh was in his first year as Baltimore’s coach, Mike Tomlin in his second for Pittsburgh. As a collective, it’s just simply a tax to pay for not winning the division and we pay that.” The Ravens won their final four games of the regular season while the Steelers dropped their last four. Baltimore’s 34-17 victory last month …

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Congo bans Al Jazeera over its interview with a key rebel leader and threatens journalists

Associated Press

DAKAR, Senegal — Congo on Thursday banned Al Jazeera satellite news network over its interview with the leader of a violent rebel group that has seized territory in the country’s east in recent days. According to Congolese government spokesperson Patrick Muyaya, authorities revoked press credentials of Qatar’s broadcaster in Congo, saying the network had interviewed the head of a “terror …

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'They Must Not Use the Word 'Jihad' in Politics': Najma Heptulla Interview

The Quint

You have spoken at length about your relationship with Indira Gandhi in the book and, you know, you have for the past decade seen the tenure of Prime Minister Narendra modi in this country. Indira was a very, very strong woman after she came back to power. In the beginning, of course, she was new to politics, but when she …

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Boby Chemmannur case: attempt to discredit petitioner in an attempt to secure bail fails

The Hindu

Businessman Boby Chemmannur was denied bail despite his legal team’s attempt to discredit the woman actor’s complaint against him as a publicity stunt ahead of her forthcoming movie. However, the prosecution successfully established that Mr. Chemmannur made physical contact and advances, involving unwelcome and explicit sexual overtures and made sexually coloured remarks about the petitioner. An attempt was also made …

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Sixth-Gen Fighters vs Delayed Tejas: As China Soars, India Falls Far Behind

The Quint

The November 2024 Zhuhai air show had extensive displays of new advanced drone combat swarms and systems to counter them. These highlight the challenges which India and the USA face in aerial warfare and are indicative of China’s rapid advancements in aerospace technology. In October 2024, South China Morning Post quoted Lu Yongxiang, former vice-chairman of the National People’s Congress, …

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Filmmaker Subbiah Nallamuthu on tigers, wildlife documentaries, and conservation

The Hindu

Few filmmakers might have ever forged a bond with their subject as profoundly as Subbiah Nallamuthu did with Machli, the legendary tigress of Ranthambore. “Audiences connect emotionally when they can follow one character’s journey.” Capturing Machli’s final chapter Following Machli for nearly a decade presented its own set of challenges. “People would urge me to cover other events, but I …

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Iraqi archaeologists piece together ancient treasures ravaged by Islamic State

The Hindu

A decade after jihadists ransacked Iraq’s famed Nimrud site, archaeologists have been painstakingly putting together its ancient treasures, shattered into tens of thousands of tiny fragments. Once the crown jewel of the ancient Assyrian empire, the archaeological site was ravaged by Islamic State fighters after they seized large areas of Iraq and neighbouring Syria in 2014. Mohamed Kassim of the …

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Texas and Ohio State arrive for CFP semifinal at Cotton Bowl ahead of a winter storm

Associated Press

GRAPEVINE, Texas — The games have been stacking up for Texas, which after playing in the Southeastern Conference championship game had to win two extra games in this expanded College Football Playoff to get back to the same spot they were last season. “They said there’s gonna be freezing up here,” Ohio State cornerback Jordan Hancock said with a laugh …

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Jobs in 2030: Do you need to learn AI? Check fastest growing and declining jobs

India Today

The World Economic Forum has published its latest Future of Jobs Report 2025, offering insights into how the global labour market will evolve by 2030. According to the WEF report, the top five fastest-growing jobs by 2030 include Big Data Specialists, FinTech Engineers, AI & Machine Learning Specialists, Software & Applications Developers, and Security Management Specialists. "According to the surveyed …

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From Burari to Cantt, Delhi's electorate has changed a lot in the last decade

India Today

Over the past decade, Delhi's electoral landscape has undergone significant changes, revealing intriguing patterns of growth and decline across its 70 constituencies. However, between 2020 and 2025, the growth slowed, with the voter count increasing by only five per cent, reaching 1.55 crore voters. Burari saw an impressive 45.7 per cent increase in its electorate, growing from 2.9 lakh voters …

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Former Baltimore Orioles left-hander Brian Matusz dies at 37, no cause of death announced

Associated Press

BALTIMORE — Brian Matusz, the left-handed pitcher who spent eight seasons in the major leagues, mostly with the Baltimore Orioles as they returned to prominence a decade ago, has died. The Orioles and the University of San Diego announced Matusz’s death Tuesday night, with USD saying it received word from Matusz’s family. “Our hearts are heavy tonight as we mourn …

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2 days, 18 hours ago

At last, some welcome news on college costs. Tuition has fallen significantly at many schools

Associated Press

BOSTON — The cost of college keeps spiraling ever higher, right? Figures compiled by the nonprofit College Board indicate the average student attending an in-state public university this year faces a tuition bill of $11,610, which is down 4% from a decade earlier when taking inflation into account. Just under half of students attending in-state public universities are graduating with …

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Final chapter: France’s greatest coach Didier Deschamps says he’ll leave after 2026 World Cup

Associated Press

Didier Deschamps announced Wednesday that he won’t continue as France coach after the next World Cup, bringing an end to an era in which he became the nation’s most successful manager over more than a decade. After a period marred by the 2010 World Cup debacle — where the players went on strike in protest against then-coach Raymond Domenech — …

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Well-equipped data protection board a must to enforce digital privacy laws, say experts

Live Mint

New Delhi: The draft rules for the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, published on Friday, have ignited discussions among legal and data privacy experts regarding the effective implementation of the law. “Provisions for criminal liability in cases of severe data breaches could go a long way in ensuring stricter compliance," said Nazneen Ichhaporia, partner at ANB Legal. On 3 January, …

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AI startups drive VC funding resurgence, capturing record U.S. investment in 2024

The Hindu

Artificial intelligence startups have contributed significantly to the recovery of U.S. venture capital funding from market lows, with the total capital raised in 2024 nearly 30% higher year-on-year, according to PitchBook data released on Tuesday. AI startups also captured a record 46.4% of the total $209 billion raised last year, compared to less than 10% a decade earlier. The enthusiasm …

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The art of being Ashwin

The Hindu

Wily spinners and wristy batters were deemed as Indian cricket’s strengths for a long time. Always a brave spinner in a format that favoured the batters, Ashwin was never averse to bowl the first over when most fielders were in and men like Chris Gayle were on the prowl. Precision and perfection Currently placed seventh in the all-time Test wicket-takers’ …

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Delhi airport's Terminal 2 to be temporarily closed for refurbishment works in next financial year

Is it time for an Indian Banksy? The list of issues in need of public scrutiny is growing by the day but Indian street art continues to play it safe

India's ranking drops to 85th in Henley Passport Index, Singapore tops global list

In numbers: AAP government's expenditure on subsidies in Delhi in last decade

Door-to-Door: Tajikistan’s Fight Against Radicalization

Donald Trump's 'unconditional discharge': What it means in the hush money case

'A step backward': IFCN condemns Meta's move to end third-party fact-checking

2024 declared hottest year on record, experts issue stark climate warning

For the first time in a decade, AFC North rivals Pittsburgh and Baltimore clash in the postseason

Congo bans Al Jazeera over its interview with a key rebel leader and threatens journalists

'They Must Not Use the Word 'Jihad' in Politics': Najma Heptulla Interview

Boby Chemmannur case: attempt to discredit petitioner in an attempt to secure bail fails

Sixth-Gen Fighters vs Delayed Tejas: As China Soars, India Falls Far Behind

Filmmaker Subbiah Nallamuthu on tigers, wildlife documentaries, and conservation

Iraqi archaeologists piece together ancient treasures ravaged by Islamic State

Texas and Ohio State arrive for CFP semifinal at Cotton Bowl ahead of a winter storm

Jobs in 2030: Do you need to learn AI? Check fastest growing and declining jobs

From Burari to Cantt, Delhi's electorate has changed a lot in the last decade

Former Baltimore Orioles left-hander Brian Matusz dies at 37, no cause of death announced

At last, some welcome news on college costs. Tuition has fallen significantly at many schools

Final chapter: France’s greatest coach Didier Deschamps says he’ll leave after 2026 World Cup

Well-equipped data protection board a must to enforce digital privacy laws, say experts

AI startups drive VC funding resurgence, capturing record U.S. investment in 2024

The art of being Ashwin