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
As India handed Sri Lanka a defeat by eight wickets in the third Women’s T20I at the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram on Friday, Harmanpreet Kaur became the captain with the most wins in the women’s T20Is. Harmanpreet has now led India to 77 wins in 130 T20Is, going past Australia’s Meg Lanning, who won … Read more
Congress National General Secretary and former Rajasthan Deputy Chief Minister Sachin Pilot on Thursday accused the BJP-led government of endangering the Aravalli range and failing to curb illegal mining, saying the issue goes far beyond paperwork and court affidavits to what is visible on the ground. The protest also marked the first occasion on which … Read more
India captain Harmanpreet Kaur on Friday said the Women in Blue achieved their objective of adopting a more aggressive approach during the series win over Sri Lanka, keeping an eye on next year’s T20 World Cup. India defeated Sri Lanka by eight wickets in the third WT20I to take an unassailable 3-0 lead in the … Read more