9+ min ago (647+ words) Lucas Paqueta slams the Football Association after his red card in West Ham United's loss to Liverpool, citing emotional strain from a two-year spot-fixing probe. West Ham United midfielder Lucas Paqueta has fiercely criticised the Football Association following his red card in his team's 2-0 defeat to Liverpool on Sunday. Using social media, he expressed the emotional toll he has endured over the past two years. The Brazilian received two yellow cards in quick succession for dissent at the London Stadium and took the opportunity to not only react to his dismissal but also to highlight the FA's lack of psychological support during his prolonged spot-fixing investigation. Paqueta was under suspicion for two years, accused of intentionally getting booked in four Premier League matches for betting-related reasons. Despite being fully cleared on July 31, the investigation damaged his reputation and scuppered a…...

19+ min ago (183+ words) Parliament Winter Session Live Updates: The Winter Session of Parliament opens amid tensions over voter roll revisions, security concerns and a heavy legislative agenda awaiting intense debate. Parliament Winter Session Live Updates, 1st December: The Winter Session of Parliament begins today. Questions over the revision of voter lists, concerns about the death of an election official in Bengal, and rising anxiety after the recent Delhi blast are expected to dominate the early days of the session." Delhi blast: Alongside the electoral roll controversy, Opposition parties also want a debate on the 10 November Delhi blast and the wider questions of national security that have followed. The incident has added to the already charged political climate, with several parties urging the government to provide clarity on the investigation and preventive measures. With both the government and the Opposition preparing to take firm positions,…...

19+ min ago (627+ words) The growing interest among Indian students is driven not only by China's world-ranked universities and state-of-the-art research facilities, but also by its exceptionally generous scholarship ecosystem. China offers full scholarships across disciplines, from medicine and engineering to business and the humanities. With a wide range of national, provincial, and university-level scholarships, students get access to diverse courses and academic pathways that make studying in China both affordable and rewarding. Major Scholarships You Should Know About The most well-known is the Chinese Government Scholarship (CGS), administered by the China Scholarship Council. It is the flagship fully funded programme that covers tuition, accommodation in university dorms, medical insurance and a monthly stipend. Students pursuing bachelor's, master's, PhD, general scholar programmes or even language training all find pathways under CGS. The scholarship not only provides financial support but also the freedom to choose…...

22+ min ago (276+ words) Director Ganesh Babu, who made a splash with Dada, is stepping into a new chapter, this time as a producer. The filmmaker has launched his own banner and kicked things off with a political satire led by Gautham Karthik. The project marks a new turn in his career, and he announced it with a cheerful note to fans. Ganesh Babu has named his production house Draft by GKB, and the first film under the label was formally launched with a traditional pooja. The event saw filmmakers H. Vinoth, Raju Murugan and producer Five Star K Senthil extending their support. Sharing his excitement on X, the director wrote, "This isn't just a banner. It's a piece of me. A small dream I carried silently, a dream that kept growing with every film I watched, every story that moved me, every moment that…...

24+ min ago (308+ words) In fiscal year 2025, Indian IT firms saw a sharp decline in H-1B visa approvals from the United States: only 4,573 new petitions were approved for initial employment. That marks a nearly 70% drop compared with 2015, and a 37% decrease from 2024. The data, analysed by the National Foundation for American Policy (NFAP) using records from the USCIS H-1B Employer Data Hub, places 2025 as the worst year in the past decade for approvals for Indian firms. Among Indian companies, only Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) retained a place in the top five employers securing new H-1B approvals, underscoring a major shift in visa allocation away from traditional outsourcing firms. Analysts attribute the steep drop to a mix of tightening immigration policies, stricter scrutiny of visa petitions, and a broader shift in hiring patterns. Over recent years, American tech giants such as Amazon, Meta Platforms, and Microsoft have increasingly dominated…...

29+ min ago (436+ words) Stocks to Watch on December 1: Markets traded in a narrow range on Friday and ended almost flat after hitting a fresh record high in the previous session. A sharp rebound in global equities, supported by expectations of sustained liquidity, continues to underpin sentiment in domestic markets. "We maintain a positive outlook and recommend continuing with a buy-on-dips strategy as long as the Nifty holds above the 25,900 support zone, with an upside target near 26,500," said Ajit Mishra, SVP'Research at Religare Broking. The RBI has imposed a "91-lakh penalty on the bank for violations of the Banking Regulation Act and non-compliance with guidelines related to interest rates, outsourcing norms and KYC requirements. The company reported strong Q2 results, with net profit rising 19.7% year-on-year to "102.2 crore and surging 70.3% sequentially. The company secured a major order worth "2,062.71 crore and also bagged three additional orders in…...

31+ min ago (389+ words) We have come to the end of another busy month for the smartphone segment and it is surprisingly going to continue in this fashion in December 2025 with brands like OnePlus, Vivo and Xiaomi already confirming their respective launches. The month will have some flagships and some usual refresh devices and probably a big reveal that has been widely awaited. People are keeping a close eye on the big teasers and even the official reveal from the brands. And here's a look at the big December 2025 launches that we can expect." Vivo X300 series is going to start the month and its India launch is confirmed for December 2, 2025 where we will see both X300 and the X300 Pro announced. The brand is using the same MediaTek chipset, but the main difference comes in the screen size and the camera system on board. We've seen…...

36+ min ago (460+ words) Jaya Bachchan said that Amitabh Bachchan is not free with his opinion like her. She explained that he has a different personality, which is one of the reasons she married him. Jaya Bachchan recently attended a panel discussion at an event, where she spoke about the qualities she admires in Amitabh Bachchan. She also explained that Big B has a different personality than her, and that is the reason why she got married to him. Jaya Bachchan said that, unlike her, Amitabh Bachchan is not free with his opinion, and prefers keeping it to himself. Instead, he chooses to convey what he wants to in the right way, and she jokingly added that this is something she doesn't do. Jaya Bachchan Opens Up About Amitabh Bachchan's Contrasting Personality Speaking with Barkha Dutt at We The Women event, Jaya Bachchan spoke…...

42+ min ago (566+ words) Happy Birthday Udit Narayan: Popular Bollywood singer Udit Narayan, known for delivering some of the biggest hits of all time, is celebrating his 70th birthday today, December 1. From a small town in Bihar to building an empire in playback singing in the Hindi film industry, his journey is nothing short of inspiring. Even decades later, his songs continue to strike a chord with fans across generations. Apart from numerous hit songs in Bollywood, he has also given voice for many popular tracks in several Indian languages. Even today, the ace singer's tracks are celebrated and loved by millions, proving that Udit Narayan's voice is eternally iconic. Let's celebrate the timeless legacy of Udit Narayan by reliving 10 of his most unforgettable romantic hits on his birthday. The evergreen track from the Aamir Khan'Juhi Chawla starrer remains one of Udit Narayan's most iconic…...

42+ min ago (264+ words) "Many of them are no good": Trump intends to pause asylum "for a long time" Washington, DC, [US], December 1 (ANI): As the US administration makes several moves on country's immigration policy, President Donald Trump said that he intends to pause asylum "for a long time."They are the people who shouldn't be in our country, including Somalians and plenty of others, Trump told reporters while referring to the Afghan national accused of shooting near White House He was speaking to reporters on board Air Force One When asked about the duration of the pause on asylum, Trump said that it would be for a long time since "most of them are no good."For a long time We don't want those people We have enough problems You know why? Because many of them are no good and they shouldn't be…...