Shyam Benegal: From PM Modi, to actor Manoj Bajpayee, tributes pour in for the legendary filmmaker

Shyam Benegal, the legendary Indian filmmaker, has passed away at 90. He died at Wockhardt Hospital in Mumbai after suffering from chronic kidney

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri meets top US diplomats

Google's proposed search result changes get thumbs up from EU airlines

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A history of the Panama Canal and why Trump can't take it back on his own

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France: President Emmanuel Macron unveils new government

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Building young talent key for New India: Modi

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England Test team captain Ben Stokes suffers hamstring injury, ruled out for at least three months

Ben Stokes, England's men's cricket captain, will be out of action for three months due to a hamstring injury sustained during the Test series ag

PMO steps in, asks health ministry to act against misleading adverts

NEW DELHI: The Prime Ministers Office (PMO) has directed the Health Ministry to take appropriate action to amend the draft Drugs and Magic Remedi

West Indies named squad for upcoming Test series against Pakistan

West Indies Cricket announced their 15-member squad for the Test series against Pakistan. Kraigg Brathwaite will lead the team. Amir Jangoo, afte

Yemens Houthis claim drone attacks on Israeli military sites

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Armys equine, canine unit falls short on training, animal transport use: CAG

NEW DELHI: The Indian Armys Remount and Veterinary Corps (RVC) fell short of achieving half of its training objectives and failed to fully utilis

E-forensics platform to connect 117 labs: MHA

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Joe Biden will decide on US Steel acquisition after influential panel fails to reach consensus

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Mumbai Diary | Congress leadership yet to decide on Patoles fate

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Jharkhand: Government Polytechnic College students locked up inside hostel for not paying contribution money

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Donald Trumps Panama Canal threat: Whats at stake and why it matters now

Latin American leaders united against President-elect Donald Trumps recent comments suggesting the US should reclaim control of the Panama Canal.

Indias reliance on China for critical minerals | Explained

Does China have unparalleled dominance in the critical minerals sector? How was it able to do so? What are the minerals for which India is heavil

Man faces murder charges in death of woman lit on fire in New York City subway: What to know

The suspect, identified by police as Sebastian Zapeta, was taken into custody hours after the woman died on December 22

Illegal immigration nexus busted in Delhi, 11 arrested

Delhi Police have dismantled a significant illegal immigration racket, arresting 11 individuals involved in document forgery. The accused helped

Students gain competitive edge at Unlock Your Future seminar organised by The Hindu FIC

UP plans crash course on RTI Act at Sangam during Mahakumbh 2025

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Joe Biden signs defense bill despite objections to ban on transgender health care for military children

President Biden signed a defense bill authorizing $895 billion in military spending, including substantial pay raises for junior enlisted members

200 Vande Bharat sleeper trains in line

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Telangana Minister Seethakka questions national award for Pushpa, cites bias against films with social messages

Seethakka emphasised the need for cinema to uphold societal values and inspire future generations

Should evaluate ONOE in national interest

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US expresses concern over sentencing of 25 civilians by Pakistan military court

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Morning Brief: Vande Bharat Set For 'High-Speed' Upgrade To 280 Km Per Hour; Pakistan To Get 40 Stealth Fighters From China; British Army Soldier Linked To Terror Attacks In Punjab

South Korean team develops Iron Man robot that helps paraplegics walk

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Chess Athlete Tania Sachdev questions Delhi govt for lack of recognition of sport, CM assures...

She urged Delhi Chief Minister Atishi and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convener Arvind Kejriwal to see value in support chess athletes.

'Christmas Eve Asteroid' To Skim Past Earth On This Date, NASA Confirms

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Agritech in 2025: Building on the momentum of 2024

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Don't Mess With Us: Ex Mossad Agents' Revelations On Lebanon Pager Attack

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Netanyahu tells Israel parliament some progress on Gaza hostage deal

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Fire breaks out at Shaan's residential building in Mumbai

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Luigi Mangione pleads not guilty in UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson's killing case

3 fall into ocean after California wharf partially collapses due to heavy surf from major storm

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Pushpa 2 stampede victim's husband reveals 'daughter doesn't know her mother's dead', says THIS about Allu Arjun

Bhaskar also shared that it was his son who insisted on attending the event on December 4 as he was a big Allu Arjun fan. The 8-year-old, ever si

Some Progress: Benjamin Netanyahu On Gaza Hostage, Ceasefire Talks

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told lawmakers on Monday that some progress had been made in negotiations to secure the release of host

Yamanashi Governor praises India's legacy, invites UP CM Yogi Adityanath to visit Japan

Yamanashi Governor Kotaro Nagasaki met Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath and praised India's rich history and democracy. Highlighting the strong d

Mumbai: Fire breaks out at singer Shaan's residential building

A massive fire erupted at Fortune Enclave, the residential building of singer Shaan in Bandra West, Mumbai early Tuesday morning. The fire occurr

PM Modi, Amitabh Bachchan, Chiranjeevi, Manoj Bajpayee, Akshay Kumar pay emotional tributes to Shyam Benegal

Shyam Benegal becama a pioneer of parallel cinema movement with his critically appreciated films like Ankur, Bhumika, Manthan, Nishant, Junoon, T

Bank Holiday December 2024: Are banks closed today for Christmas eve?

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Israeli PM signals progress in Gaza truce deal talks, timeline unclear

Jerusalem: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that there has been progress in efforts to secure a ceasefire-for-hostages deal with Ha

Himachal Snowstorm: Over 1,000 vehicles stranded, 700 tourists rescued amid blizzard in Manali

Himachal Pradesh witnessed contrasting scenes as heavy snowfall in Manali caused massive traffic disruptions, leaving around 1,000 vehicles stuck

Honda Shares Soar 16% After Buyback Announcement

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Why the jobs market is cautiously optimistic; EV startups hit the road in 2024

The hiring landscape in 2024 witnessed a delicate balance between caution and optimism. In 2024, EVs entered the mainstream. According to the nat

Two arrested in Tripura's Agartala for human trafficking in joint operation

The Agartala Government Railway Police arrested two individuals in a joint operation with the BSF and State Police for their alleged involvement

President Murmu, VP Dhankhar, and LS Speaker Birla condole Shyam Benegal's demise

New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu on Monday expressed her condolences to the family of renowned filmmaker Shyam Benegal following his death, re

Today's weather update: Mumbai, Chennai, Bengaluru, Kolkata likely to receive light rainfall; Delhi to remain cool

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts light to moderate rainfall in Mumbai with heavy rain possibilities. Delhi will have clear ski

Pakistan govt agrees to consult PTI chief Imran Khan as negotiations begin

Senator Irfan Siddiqui stated on Monday that the government has agreed to consult Imran Khan, PTI's incarcerated founder, in ongoing negotiations

Morning Digest: Veteran filmmaker Shyam Benegal passes away at 90; Jaishankar to meet Trump and Biden administration officials in U.S., and more

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Meet actress, who slit her wrist twice, slapped Chunky Panday, threatened Anil Kapoor, divorced star kid, is sister of..

Sister of Tabu, Farah Naaz divorced Vindu Dara Singh and later married Sumeet Saigal. She worked with superstars in her short Bollywood career.

Rohit Sharma Troubled By Part-Timer Devdutt Padikkal In Nets, Video Viral

Rohit Sharma found it difficult to face part-timer Devdutt Padikkal in the nets ahead of the 4th Test against Australia, primarily because of the

AP Dhillon visits his 'crush' Malaika Arora's Mumbai restaurant after concert, sparks dating rumours; watch viral video

This appearance by AP Dhillon at Malaika Arora's restaurant has sparked rumours about their relationship on social media, especially after the co

Donald Trump previews combative foreign policy with threats to Panama, Greenland

Donald Trump's foreign policy approach indicates a disregard for diplomatic norms, focusing on threats towards allies and potential land acquisit

Donald Trump transition team plans immediate WHO withdrawal, expert says

Donald Trump's transition team plans to withdraw the U.S. from the World Health Organization on the first day of his second term, citing the agen

Chinese workers found in 'slavery-like conditions' at BYD construction site in Brazil

Brazilian officials discovered 163 Chinese workers in slavery-like conditions at a BYD factory construction site in Bahia. The workers were hired

Bill Clinton hospitalised with fever but in good spirits, spokesperson says

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Paparazzo recalls meeting Deepika Padukone's daughter Dua, says Ranveer Singh twinned with his baby girl: 'Clung to...'

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Bill Clinton is hospitalized with a fever but in good spirits, spokesperson says

Former President Bill Clinton, 78, was hospitalized at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital in Washington after developing a fever. Clinton rem

Defence Minister acknowledges Israel killed Hamas leader

Israel's defense minister confirmed the assassination of Hamas' top leader, Ismail Haniyeh, last summer and has threatened similar action against

This Bengaluru startup is redefining lending for Bharats farmers and MSMEs

Founded in 2019, Bengaluru-based WhatsLoan simplifies the borrowing process for farmers and MSMEs, and also claims to bring down the cost of loan

Democracy heads into 2025 bloodied but unbowed

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Israel Confirms It Killed Ex-Hamas Leader Ismail Haniyeh in Iran

Defence Minister Israel Katz on Monday acknowledged that Israel had killed former Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran earlier this year, as he w

Concerned by sentencing of Pakistani civilians in a military tribunal: US

EU European expressed concerns over the sentencing of 25 people by a military court, noting that the decision was inconsistent with Pakistan's co

India Live News Updates: Vehicles stuck, tourists stranded after heavy snowfall in Himachal's Manali; 700 rescued

Most searched person from Ambani family in 2024, not MukeshAmbani, Nita Ambani, Isha Ambani

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Meet woman, who left her career as successful dentist to crack UPSC exam, now posted as...

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R Ashwin finally reveals why he abruptly retired amidst IND vs AUS Test series, says, 'I suddenly felt...'

Ashwin has finally revealed why he announced retirement amidst the BGT 2024-25 series.

IND vs AUS: With 300 dollars at stake, Sarfaraz Khan captains Virat Kohli ahead of Boxing Day Test

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Shaktiman's various controversies and why he is called a 'dejected uncle'

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New political party announced in Darjeeling hills, to push for Gorkhaland

The leaders behind the new political outfit IGJF feel that there is a vacuum in the political space in the Darjeeling hills and they can challeng

Pushpa 2 box office collection: Allu Arjun-starrer becomes first film to cross Rs 700 crore-mark in Hindi

Allu Arjun, Rashmika Mandanna, and Fahadh Faasil-starrer Pushpa 2 is the first Hindi film to earn over Rs 700 crore in India.

Cloud UI Applications: Five Architectural Pillars Reshaping Digital Experience

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Pak Government Agrees To Consult Imran Khan As Negotiations Begin

As negotiations between the treasury and the opposition began to address political disputes, Senator Irfan Siddiqui, a member of the government's

Driving Efficiency: The Power of Seamless Hardware Integration in Mobile Apps

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Rana reviews winter preparedness of Jal Shakti Deptt

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Business leader Rahul Sahai honoured in Georgia

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2024: The year mobility startups hit the accelerator and EVs ruled the roads

Regulatory support and Ola Electric becoming the first public EV manufacturer turned the spotlight this year on clean mobility. However, the ride

Govt working on new scheme to help farmers transport farm produce to other states, mkts: Agri Min

PUNE, Dec 23 : The Centre and state governments are working on a new scheme to help farmers transport the farm produce to other states and market

R-Day 2025: Tableaux theme Swarnim Bharat: Virasat aur Vikas; 15 states, UTs selected

NEW DELHI, Dec 23 : The theme for showcasing tableaux at the upcoming Republic Day Parade is Swarnim Bharat: Virasat aur Vikas, and 15 states and

Bangladesh requests India to extradite Sheikh Hasina; New Delhi confirms communication

DHAKA, Dec 23 : Bangladeshs interim government on Monday said it has sent a diplomatic note to New Delhi seeking the extradition of deposed prime

Dr Jitendra addresses Good Governance workshop, highlights transformation in work culture

Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Dec 23: Addressing the National Workshop on Good Governance, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for

Demise of Shyam Benegal marks end of glorious chapter of Indian cinema, television: Prez Murmu

NEW DELHI, Dec 23: President Droupadi Murmu on Monday condoled the demise of veteran filmmaker Shyam Benegal and said his passing away marks the

Generative AI Reshapes Customer Service Landscape with Enhanced Efficiency and Personalization

As organizations continue refining their technological integration strategies, the powerful combination of automated systems and human expertise

Revolutionizing Marketing Decisions with AI and Advanced Analytics

Organizations that successfully integrate these technologies with strategic creativity will lead the way in delivering impactful, customer-centri

The Power of Three: Cloud, AI, and Digital Transformation Driving the Future

The integration of cloud computing, AI, and digital transformation is revolutionizing industries, enabling organizations to innovate, optimize, a

AI Revolution in Software Development Shows Dramatic Productivity Gains

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