December 27, 2025 07:45 AM IST First published on: Dec 27, 2025 at 07:45 AM IST When President Droupadi Murmu released the Constitution of India in the Santhali language, written in Ol Chiki script, it marked a much-awaited moment of inclusion. It carried echoes of a mid-20th-century debate in socio-cultural theory, and its unselfconscious resolution … Read more
Dedicating the Rashtra Prerna Sthal in Lucknow to the nation on former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s birth anniversary on December 25, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid rich tributes to social reformer Madan Mohan Malaviya and medieval ruler Maharaja Bijli Pasi, both of whom share their birth anniversary with the former PM. “Today is the … Read more
Police officers stand guard at the scene of a stabbing at the Yokohama Rubber Company in Mishima, west of Tokyo, Friday, Dec. 26, 2025. A man was arrested after stabbing eight people and injuring seven others with what was believed to be bleach at a rubber factory in central Japan on Friday, officials said. Eight … Read more
December 27, 2025 07:36 AM IST First published on: Dec 27, 2025 at 07:36 AM IST December 25 marked the end of the centenary year of one of India’s greatest sons, a leader whom many described as an “ajatshatru” — one without enemies. Atal Bihari Vajpayee was a gifted orator and poet, a leader for … Read more
Russian forces hold about 19% of Ukraine’s territory in the east and south and are engaged in a slow westward drive, announcing the capture of new villages several times a week. (Photo: AP) Russia’s Defence Ministry said on Friday it had captured a new village in the southeastern Zaporizhzhia region, while Ukraine’s military said that, … Read more
Welcome to The Indian Express’ weekly news quiz. Your pit stop for fun, curiosity, and a dash of healthy challenge. Think of it as a treasure hunt through the week’s biggest headlines, where 10 carefully crafted questions await you. All you need is a sharp mind, a quick eye on the timer, and perhaps a … Read more
Rohit Sharma experienced the other spectrum of life on Friday after he was dismissed for a first-ball duck in the Vijay Hazare Trophy Group C match against Uttarakhand at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur. His team, however, went on to win the match by 51 runs and maintain their undefeated start to the tournament. … Read more
With the new record, China has entered the international leading tier in ultra-high-speed maglev technology. (Photo: CGTN) Blink and you miss it! That is the speed that a train in China has just achieved. Researchers at China’s National University of Defence Technology have successfully accelerated a tonne-class vehicle to a record speed of 700 km/h … Read more
Hundreds of flights have been cancelled at New York City’s three major airports—John F. Kennedy International (JFK), LaGuardia (LGA), and Newark Liberty (EWR) (in New Jersey) due to a powerful winter snowstorm. Forecasted weather conditions may cause JFK Airport flight disruptions. Please check with your airline to determine the status of your flight. pic.twitter.com/FqgwZyo4lH — … Read more
As 2025 nears its end, Bill Gates has shared his annual list of book recommendations. The selections span fiction, science, memoir, psychology, and public policy. What unites them is Gates’ long-standing preference for books that explain something essential, whether it is aging, climate change, communication, or why progress can feel so difficult to achieve. Here … Read more