India is intensifying efforts to secure its rare earth supply chain, crucial for clean energy and electric vehicle growth, aiming for self-reliance in rare earth magnets under the Viksit Bharat vision.
Nepal has blocked 26 social media platforms. These platforms did not register with the government. The action follows a Supreme Court order. Major platforms like Meta and X are affected. Some platforms like Viber and TikTok have registered. The government had given a seven-day deadline. Unregistered platforms face a ban. They can resume services after…
Australia is implementing stricter regulations on high-dose vitamin B6 supplements starting June 2027 to prevent nerve damage. Products over 50mg will require pharmacist advice or a prescription, balancing access to lower doses with public health protection. This move addresses risks associated with excessive intake, which can lead to serious side effects.
FIFAe has partnered with Lenovo, making them the official gaming provider for the FIFAe Finals 2025 in Riyadh. Lenovo’s Legion gaming PCs, monitors, and accessories will power the event, enhancing gameplay for elite players and national teams. Scheduled from December 10–19, the finals will feature three major esports tournaments.
Cyclone Montha is intensifying in the Bay of Bengal, prompting coastal states of Andhra Pradesh and Odisha to prepare for landfall by late Tuesday. Authorities are evacuating vulnerable populations, closing schools, and issuing advisories as gale-force winds of 90-110 kmph are anticipated. Eight Odisha districts have been designated ‘red zones’ expecting severe impact.
Bhubaneswar and Cuttack police have deployed 97 platoons and plainclothes teams for a comprehensive Durga Puja security plan. Emphasizing women’s safety, crowd control, and crime deterrence, the strategy includes CCTV, drones, and a smart control room. Special units will address harassment and potential radical threats, urging public cooperation for a peaceful festival.
Mitchell Marsh confirmed he will open with Travis Head in T20Is as Australia prepare for the T20 World Cup. This decision aimed for consistency after experimenting with various opening pairs following David Warner’s retirement. The series against South Africa, beginning in Darwin, marks the first international match in Australia’s tropical north in 17 years.
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Dulquer Salmaan’s Tamil period drama ‘Kaantha’, which had a mixed theatrical reception, is now set for an OTT release on Netflix around December 12, 2025. The film, set in 1950s Madras, explores the dynamics between a filmmaker and a rising star.
Manoj Bajpayee, reflecting on his challenging early days in Mumbai’s film industry, expressed a desire to erase that period due to its hardships. He and Konkona Sen Sharma criticized the industry’s hierarchical structure and excessive focus on box office numbers.
