A growing number of women on LinkedIn have changed their gender to “male” and posted photos with fake mustaches to protest alleged algorithmic bias. Many reported that adopting a male identity significantly increased their visibility on the platform. This trend has sparked a broader conversation about fairness and gender representation online.
Heavy rains triggered by Cyclone Ditva have battered several Andhra Pradesh districts this past week, and officials warn of potential flash floods in Chittoor district over the next 24 hours. Residents are urged to remain vigilant for the ongoing rain forecast, abide by directions from authorities, and avoid travelling unless absolutely necessary.
India’s e-challan system records traffic violations digitally, influencing drivers’ insurance premiums. Multiple violations can increase premiums, while timely payments and clean records may earn discounts. Drivers are encouraged to follow traffic rules, clear fines promptly, and use online portals to monitor violations, ensuring safer driving.
Telangana CM Revanth Reddy will visit Husnabad in Siddipet district this evening to lay foundation stones for multiple development projects and attend the Congress government’s ‘Prajapalana Vijayotsavam’. The event is part of statewide public-administration celebrations marking two years of Congress rule completed in December 2025.
A huge uproar has erupted after Sanchar Saathi was mandated to come pre-installed on all new smartphones sold in India. The Sanchar Saathi app, designed by the telecom ministry, helps users track or block lost and stolen phones using IMEI and verify if a handset is genuine. It also reports suspicious calls, SMS, or messages […]
Computer mogul Michael Dell and his wife, Susan, announced they are contributing $6.25 billion to children’s trust funds under the “Trump accounts” program. Each child born after January 1, 2025, will receive $1,000 through the initiative. The scheme was introduced as part of Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” passed in July.
India’s upcoming key defense talks during Russian President Putin’s tour center on a deal for the advanced S-500 air defense system. Russia may offer India cutting-edge missile defense, tech transfer, and local production. It is a big move to reshape regional military balance and draw intense scrutiny from the Western countries over strategic implications.
The government will resume key legislative business in Lok Sabha on Day 3, today, of the Winter Session. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to move the Central Excise (Amendment) Bill, 2025. Rajya Sabha will consider the Water Pollution Amendment Act. Smooth proceedings are expected after disruptions over electoral roll revisions on Tuesday, December 2.
Rajinder Kumar, 32, who entered the US illegally three years ago, has been charged with criminally negligent homicide and reckless endangerment. The charges follow a collision in which Kumar’s semi-truck struck a car, killing William Micah Carter, 25, and Jennifer Lynn Lower, 24. Authorities are investigating the circumstances of the fatal accident.
The Sensex and Nifty opened at fresh record levels in early trade on Wednesday, December 3, 2025. The Sensex started trading today at 85162.73, up at 24.46 points or 0.03%, and the Nifty was at 26015.90, down at 16.30 points or 0.06%. Meanwhile, the Indian rupee was trading today at 90 against the dollar.
‘Stranger Things Season 5’ premiered on November 27, 2025, drawing 59.6 million first-week viewers, making it Netflix’s most-viewed English series ever. However, it fell short of ‘Squid Game Season 2’ overall record of 68 million. Fans now eagerly await Season 5 Part 2 and the US theatrical finale, with tickets already open.
The Redmi 15C 5G is launching in India today, December 3, as a budget successor to the Redmi 14C. It features a 6.8-inch 120Hz Adaptive Sync display, MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chipset, Android 15-based HyperOS 2, AI dual rear cameras with a 50MP primary sensor, and a 6,000mAh battery. Prices are expected between ₹12,499 and ₹14,999 […]
Political analyst Tehseen Poonawalla defended LIC’s investment approach following FM Nirmala Sitharaman’s remarks. He noted that LIC strictly limits investments to 1% per corporate group and highlighted its investment, which has nearly doubled without public loss. Poonawalla urged all parties to avoid politicizing the insurer’s operations.
Shalimar Bagh B and Dwarka B have emerged as key wards in the spotlight. Shalimar Bagh B became vacant after former councillor Rekha Gupta contested the assembly elections and assumed office as Delhi’s CM. Dwarka B, earlier represented by BJP MP Kamaljeet Sehrawat, is also under focus as parties prepare for the upcoming elections in […]
The Trump administration announced it will withhold SNAP food assistance from recipients in most Democratic-controlled states. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said the move targets states that refuse to provide requested data, including recipients’ names. Officials stress the measure is intended to enforce compliance with federal requirements.