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New Delhi, The Supreme Court on Tuesday voiced concern over a news report that claimed that every eight minutes, a child goes missing in the country, and described it as a serious issue. Serious issue: SC on cases of missing children A bench of Justices B V Nagarathna and R Mahadevan said the adoption process in the country is complicated and asked the Centre to streamline the mechanism. “I have read in a newspaper that every eight minutes, a child goes missing in the country. I don’t know if this is true or not. But this is a serious issue,”…

Madvi Hidma, also known by aliases such as Hidmalu and Santosh, was one of India’s most wanted Maoist commanders, a figure whose name became synonymous with some of the deadliest attacks in the country’s decades-long insurgency. Hidma, a native of Sukma district in Chhattisgarh, had spent nearly twenty years rising through the Maoist ranks. (HT sourced photo) On Tuesday, security forces killed him in an operation in the bordering area of Chhattisgarh and Andhra Pradesh, marking what they describe as one of the most significant blows to the outlawed CPI (Maoist) in recent years. Hidma, a native of Sukma district…

India has played with six left-handers in their line-up in the first Test, and off-spinner Simon Harmer feasted on his match-up advantage in the Test match with eight wickets. To add salt to the wounds of India’s wounds, India’s Shubman Gill too was injured in the Kolkata Test, and there is uncertainty if he will take part in the game at Guwahati. Former Indian opener Aakash Chopra suggested that India can turn to Ruturaj Raikwad, who has been in good form can be involved in the side who is not part of the squad, as the batters available on the…

A new artificial intelligence (AI) research tool from Future House, the non-profit AI research lab backed by ex-Google CEO Eric Schmidt, has drawn unexpected praise from OpenAI’s Sam Altman. Kosmos, the new tool, is said to be a next-generation “AI scientist” that has been designed to aid researchers and speed up scientific discoveries.ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW VIDEO Unlike previous versions of the AI scientist, such as Robin, which was limited in its ability to synthesise large amounts of information, Kosmos is a significant leap because it uses structured world models to perform much more sophisticated analyses while efficiently using fewer tokens,…

Vertical shot of a group of handmade Caganers, a cultural and traditional Christmas figurine from Catalonia GettyThe Caganer in CataloniaYour eyes do not deceive you. Someone really is dropping trou in the middle of the nativity scene— his name is the Caganer. Literally meaning the “pooper,” the exact origins of the Caganer are lost to history, but we do know he’s been around since at least the 18th century. In Spanish and Italian nativity scenes, it’s typical to see the set expand out to depict the whole city of Bethlehem versus just the manger itself. Proposed interpretations for what exactly…

German players celebrate after scoring during a group A World Cup qualifying soccer match against Slovakia in Leipzig, Germany, on November 17, 2025. | Photo Credit: AP Germany and Netherlands went on goal sprees as they wrapped up World Cup qualification with resounding wins in their last European group matches on Monday.”Every player played well today and worked like a dog,” Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann told German broadcaster ZDF.Both European giants needed only to draw to be sure of reaching the global footballing showpiece in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Instead, both went on the attack.Germany took early control…

Nigeria will not be at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after losing to Congo in a penalty shootout in a qualifying match. But rather than look inwards, Nigeria coach Éric Chelle has blamed some unconventional tactics from his opponents: Chelle claims that a Congo team staff member used voodoo during the penalty shootout. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW VIDEO Videos from the final moments of the penalty shootout have now gone viral on social media showing an angry Chelle trying to charge at a member of Congo’s staff before being restrained. “The guy of Congo did some voodoo,” former Mali international Chelle…

I never imagined I would struggle to find sleep, always distracted by any sound I hear once I am in bed. The past few months, I have been sleeping well thanks to the Sennheiser SoundProtex hearing protection earplugs that have now become an integral part of my ‘night life’. Now, Sennheiser has come up with the SoundProtex Plus, offering filter options based on what your use case is.The Sennheiser SoundProtex Plus has the same design as the earlier model, with three silicone ear tips that fit your ear type. They come with four sets of filters — low, mid, high…

Finding the perfect present doesn’t have to mean spending big—but it is an endeavor to strike that sweet spot between thoughtful, affordable, and a little unexpected. The best travel gifts under $50 are equal parts fun and functional, whether they’re designed to reduce the stress of long travel days or channel the spirit of a bucket list destination. We curated editor favorites, traveler-approved essentials, and clever little luxuries that make any journey smoother (and more stylish). Here are 50 exceptional finds for every type of traveler—including travel-ready aromatherapy, a hydrating K-beauty face mist, colorblocked leather card cases, and more.Jump to:AccordionItemContainerButtonTravel…

Sao Paulo’s Oscar during a game warm-up in May 2025. | Photo Credit: Reuters Former Chelsea midfielder Oscar has been released from hospital, five days after being admitted with a heart issue.Oscar’s current club, Sao Paulo said in a statement that the player had been discharged on Sunday.It added that extensive tests had revealed Oscar had “experienced an episode of vasovagal syncope,” a common cause in fainting after a sudden drop in blood pressure or heart rate.“Stable and clinically well throughout his hospital stay, the athlete will now follow a medical program of rest for the next few days,” the…