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Visa Restrictions Disrupt Bangladesh Exhibitors at Kolkata Cable TV Event

The three-day B2B event features 90 companies showcasing new technologies, products and solutions in digital cable television, broadband and OTT

Alientt's Global Team Experience Telanganas Culinary Heritage

Alientt Global Leaders explore Telanganas culinary & cultural heritage at The Culinary Lounge, Hyderabad

Congress Spent More Than BJP On Party Propaganda, Social Media In Delhi Polls: ADR

New Delhi, Dec 17: Congress spent more money than the BJP on party propaganda and social media campaigns in the Delhi assembly elections this yea

Delhi air pollution: SC calls for temporary toll closures, schools to remain shut as situation worsens

The Supreme Court has declared Delhi-NCR's air pollution a total failure of current measures. It seeks practical, long-term solutions. The court

Political Vendetta? Kharge slams Modi-Shah over National Herald case, demands resignation

Nehru papers not missing: Government clarifies after Congress seeks apology; cites 2008 transfer to Sonia Gandhi

The Ministry of Culture has rejected Congress's claims of missing Jawaharlal Nehru papers from the Prime Ministers Museum and Library (PMML). The

Jute mills fear more order dilution as balers flag tight raw fibre supply

KOLKATA, Dec 17: Jute mills have raised concerns over the possibility of further dilution of statutory packaging demand after indications from th

Sunrisers Hyderabad: Full List of Players for IPL 2026

The team also has some all-rounders such as Nitish Kumar Reddy, Harshal Patel, Kamindu Mendis, Brydon Carse, and Harsh Dubey.

'Extremely exciting': the ice cores that could help save glaciers

The Kon-Chukurbashi ice cap in the Pamir Mountains is the only mountainous region on the earth where glaciers have not only resisted melting, but

'We gave votes': Big blunder in Bihar welfare scheme, men get Rs 10,000 meant for women and now they defy recovery notices

In Bihar's Darbhanga, officials are struggling to recover Rs 10,000 credited to male villagers despite sending them recovery notices. The welfare

Govt extends tenure of SBI MD Ashwini Kumar Tewari by two years

NEW DELHI, Dec 17: The Government has extended the tenure of State Bank of India Managing Director Ashwini Kumar Tewari for another two years. T

T.N. CM Stalin slams AIADMKs silence on Centres renaming of MGNREGS

He accused AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami of supporting the three farm laws and the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, and wondered w

Study reveals disruptions to vascular, immune system functioning in chronic fatigue syndrome

New Delhi, Dec 17: An analysis of blood proteins from people with chronic fatigue syndrome has shown evidence of disruptions to the ability of th

Grand Mosque introduces identification wristbands for child safety

Saudi Arabia: The General Authority for the Care of the Two Holy Mosques in Makkah and Madinah has announced a new initiative to ensure child saf

UST, IITM incubation cell inks pact to foster deep-tech startups in healthcare, life sciences

NEW DELHI, Dec 17: AI and technology solutions company UST has inked an initial agreement with the IIT Madras Incubation Cell (IITMIC) to promote

Wanted to surprise people with the casting in Dhurandhar: casting director Mukesh Chhabra

Aditya Dhars Dhurandhar has drawn praise for presenting both established and lesser-known actors in strikingly different avatars, a creative deci

India closes visa application centre in Bdesh capital due to security situation

DHAKA, Dec 17: The Indian Visa Application Centre (IVAC) in Bangladeshs capital Dhaka on Wednesday closed its office in view of the current secur

Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat Eyeing December OTT Release On Netflix

Despite being produced on a medium budget, the film went on to gross Rs 110 crore at the worldwide box office.

China ready to keep close contacts with Russia, US on Intl Affairs: Chinese Ambassador

BEIJING, Dec 17: China is ready to maintain close contacts with Russia and the United States on international affairs, Chinese Ambassador to Russ

The Largest-Scale Globally: Realsee Open-Sources Indoor 3D Dataset Realsee3D

Sankalp at Dharana, Shillim: A Thoughtfully Curated Way to Enter the New Year

Big boost: Army receives final batch of 3 Apache AH-64E attack helicopters - see pics

India's Army Aviation Corps has received the final three AH-64E Apache attack helicopters, completing its contracted fleet. These advanced aircra

Fake Article Misidentifies Bondi Beach Hero as 'Edward Crabtree'

Aussie PM Anthony Albanese thanked the man who disarmed the shooter, saying: Ahmed, youre a hero.

How SRK, Deepika, Sonam & Alia Made Indian Wear Global

Indian wear is no longer limited to festivals or red carpets at home. From global premieres to international fashion weeks, Bollywood celebrities

India closes Visa Centre in Dhaka Citing Security Situation

The IVAC at Jamuna Future Park in Dhaka is the main, integrated centre for all Indian visa services in the capital.

Watch: IPL auction 2026: Cameron Green, Matheesha Pathirana, Prashant Veer rake in the moolah

The IPL auction delivered intense bidding wars as franchises went all out for proven stars and emerging talent

Pan India SIR: Over 1 crore voters missing from draft rolls, West Bengal tops list

New Delhi: As many as 12.32 crore electors have found their names in the draft electoral rolls of three states and two Union territories publishe

'Total failure': SC slams 'ad-hoc' measures for toxic Delhi air; directs to close 9 toll plazas

The Supreme Court is pushing for practical solutions to Delhi's severe air pollution crisis. It has directed the Delhi government to directly tra

CLAT 2025: 2 students of Universal PU College secure admission in NLSIU-Bengaluru

In addition, many students cleared CLAT 2025 and secured All India Ranks

Moradabad Municipal Corporation to develop Trishul War museum, to showcase MiG-27, INS Vikrant

The Moradabad Municipal Corporation is developing the Trishul War Museum, which will display veteran military equipment, including tanks, a MiG-2

Payal Dhare aka Payal Gaming's net worth REVEALED, why is this popular YouTuber going viral?

Payal Dhare, also known as Payal Gaming, is going viral on social media after a 19-minutes long private MMS video is circulating on the internet.

Air pollution hits Delhi market footfall, traders urge Centre-led coordinated action

Delhi-NCR's severe air pollution is hitting retail hard. Market footfall has dropped significantly. Shoppers are staying home due to health conce

NCs Facade Of Fighting For Article 370 Is Over: PDP

Srinagar, Dec 17: The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Wednesday accused the ruling National Conference of giving up its fight for restoration o

RG Kar rape-murder: SC transfers case to Calcutta HC; safety reforms still under way

The Supreme Court has transferred the rape and murder case of a doctor at RG Kar Medical College to the Calcutta High Court for monitoring. The a

South Korea eyes deal with US for nuclear submarine acquisition

SEOUL, Dec 17: Seoul is considering a separate bilateral agreement with Washington to enable construction of a nuclear-powered submarine, the Yon

RG Kar Rape-Murder: SC transfers suo moto case to Calcutta HC; hands-over CBI status report to victims' parents

The Supreme Court has transferred a suo moto case concerning the rape of a trainee doctor in Kolkata to the Calcutta High Court. The apex court d

Did you know Anant Ambani gifted rare watch to Messi? the price will shock you!

Hyderabad: Lionel Messis much-celebrated G.O.A.T. India Tour has been packed with star power, roaring crowds, and unforgettable fan moments. But

Delhi Police arrest five in murder of Lawrence Bishnois former aide Parry

PoJK Woman Apprehended After Crossing LoC into Poonch

Jammu, Dec 17: Army troops on Tuesday apprehended a Pakistani woman who crossed the Line of Control into Jammu and Kashmirs Poonch district after

Opposition to stage walkout during passage of VB-G RAM G Bill in Lok Sabha

After days of protests, the Opposition MPs on Wednesday decided not to cooperate during the passage of the Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and

National Conference's facade of fighting for Article 370 is over: PDP

The Peoples Democratic Party has accused the National Conference of ending its fight for Jammu and Kashmir's special status. PDP leader Waheed Pa

What students must know about the hidden costs of using AI

Mindful prompts, smarter usage, and lesser repetitions can help reduce the environmental cost of everyday AI interactions

Speeding SUV crashes into roadside shed in Mailardevpally killing two

The SUV, being driven rashly and negligently, went out of control near Durganagar ground and crashed into the vendors shed, where the three victi

Hyderabad Congress condemns Bihar CM Nitish Kumar over niqab removal

Hyderabad: Hyderabad district congress committee (DCC) president, Syed Khalid Saifullah, strongly condemned Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar for

The Real Reason Behind Kareenas Natural Glow

2026 Holiday Calendar: Check full list of gazetted and restricted holidays here

2026 Holiday Calendar India: The Central government has released its 2026 holiday calendar. It includes 17 public holidays for all employees. Gov

Aadhaar Has Several Levels Of Protection, No Data Breach So Far: Centre

There has been no breach of Aadhaar card holders' data from the Unique Identification Authority of India's (UIDAI) database till date, Ministry o

Bank of England set to cut rate as UK inflation slides

Britain's annual inflation rate unexpectedly dropped to 3.2 percent in November, its lowest since March, driven by falling food prices. This data

Chhattisgarh Assembly session: 34 Congress members suspended after uproar over probe agency 'misuse'

Congress legislators trooped into the well of the House, leading to the suspension of 34 MLAs of the Opposition party

Eternals Deepinder Goyal tops Hurun Indias 2025self-made entrepreneurs list

Radhakishan Damani of Avenue Supermarts, last years No. 1, has slipped to second place with a valuation of 3 lakh crore, down 13% from last year

Proud Of Indian Engineering: Rahul Gandhi Explores TVS-BMW Bike In Germany

Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi visited the BMW Welt and the BMW Plant in Munich, Germany, this week.

'What if he had touched... ': UP minister defends Nitish amid Hijab row; later backtracks

Uttar Pradesh minister Sanjay Nishad defended his controversial remark on Bihar CM Nitish Kumar's action with a woman's hijab, citing translation

High tension in Rajasthan's Hanumangarh as farmers call Mahapanchayat against ethanol plant, internet suspended

JAIPUR: An air of high tension and uncertainty prevails in Rajasthans Hanumangarh district as hundreds of farmers have begun gathering for a larg

Watch: Pink Patrol Coimbatore: Women cops patrolling streets 24/7 for safety

Seven pink patrol vehicles operated by women police officers are now patrolling Coimbatore 24/7 to prevent crimes against women and children. We

Before Abdul Kalam, BJP Floated Atal Bihari Vajpayee's Name For President: Book

Ashok Tandon, who served as Vajpayee's media advisor, related the episode in his book Atal Smaran, published by Prabhat Prakashan.

Sri Lanka appoint R Sridhar as fielding coach until end of T20 World Cup

Sri Lanka Cricket has appointed former India fielding coach R Sridhar as their new fielding coach until the T20 World Cup in March 2026. Sridhar,

Alia Bhatts Heartwarming Reaction to Vicky Kaushal and Katrina Kaifs Baby Photo Wins the Internet

This public display of support humanised the celebrities for the audience

Voter List Clean-up Necessary: Bengal Governor Jabs Trinamool Before Poll

A clean up of electoral rolls is necessary ahead of an Assembly election less than six months away, Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose told NDTV Wedn

Nasik district court issues arrest warrant against Maharashtra minister Manikrao Kokate

MUMBAI: Upholding the junior court order , the Nasik District Session court on Wednesday issued an arrest warrant against the Maharashtra sports

Philippines Rejects Being ISIS Training Hotspot After Bondi Beach Shooting

Philippines said there was no evidence that the country was being used for terrorist training, a day after it was revealed the men behind Austral

Google Search Adds '+' Button For Easy File And Image Uploads To AI Mode

Google has added a new plus (+) button to its search homepage that lets users upload images and documents directly into AI Mode for intelligent a

7 Sneaky Signs Your Body Is Lacking Essential Vitamins And How To Fix Them

Experiencing tiredness, feeling moody or noticing that your nails keep cracking easily. Here is what these signs mean and how you can fix them.

Margazhi music season 2025: Catch TM Krishna, RK Shriramkumar and others at Soulfest 2025s mic-less concerts

As a part of the Margazhi music season, the first edition of Soulfest 2025 at the MS Subbulakshmi Arangam celebrates pure sound through a series

Top Court Transfers RG Kar Rape Murder Case To Calcutta High Court

The Supreme Court on Wednesday transferred the RG Kar Medical College trainee doctor rape and murder case to the Calcutta High Court to monitor t

Madras High Court refuses interim relief to Minister I. Periyasamy in money laundering case

Chief Justices Bench orders notices to the Enforcement Directorate and seeks its reponse by January 5, 2026

Raghuram Rajan says India not superpower yet, but doing 'right things' can get it there

Former RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan urges caution against premature claims of India being a global superpower. He emphasises that while ambition i

Growing ChatGPT, Perplexity Use Makes India Largest LLM Market in the World: Report

The number of ChatGPT downloads peaked at over 24 million in July before falling a bit and plateauing at 24 million once OpenAI zero-cost subscri

Strawberry season in Hyderabad: The best desserts to eat right now

Whether you love rich chocolate, light cream, or nostalgic flavours, these berry desserts define Hyderabads winter palate

Gachiakuta series review: Furious punk rock class war in motion

Studio Bones new shounen is a blitz of anarchy in animation, turning societys discarded into a swirl of stylised rebellion

PVR INOX unveils 11-screen Superplex in Hyderabad

PVR INOX has upgraded its existing six-screen multiplex to 11-screen Superplex, with the addition of LUXE, PXL, and 4DX screens

They Got Older, They Got Better - Bollywood Stars Redefining Their Age

10 Ahmedabad schools get bomb threat, turns out to be hoax after search

As a precautionary measure, these schools declared a holiday for the afternoon shift as the morning shift was already over when they received the

Sabarimala gold row: SIT arrests former TDB administrative officer S. Sreekumar

Sreekumar's arrest comes barely two weeks after Kerala High Court rejected his anticipatory bail plea

Special train from Coimbatore to Haridwar via Mangaluru

The train will cater to the extra rush of passengers during the Christmas and New Year holidays

24 Phones, 11 SIMs, Knives, 366 Grams Of Ganja Seized From Karnataka Jails

In an intensified crackdown on illegal activities inside Karnataka's prisons, authorities have seized mobile phones, weapons and narcotics during

Christmas brunch in Hyderabad

Asian, Indian, or European? Hyderabad offers varied options for a relaxed Christmas brunch

Royal farewell: Ethiopian PM drives PM Modi to airport in rare gesture; see pics

Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a rare personal diplomatic honour in Ethiopia as Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali personally drove him to the

Startup news and updates: Daily roundup (December 17, 2025)

YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Heres the roundup for Wednesday, December 17, 2025.

Sydney Suburbs Have Residents Holding Nearly 300 Guns Each, Registry Shows

Days after at least 15 people, including a child, were killed in a deadly shooting on Bondi Beach, new data shows that gun ownership in Sydney ha

Planning a hill trip to escape Delhis toxic AQI? Viral clip shows long jam at snow-less Rohtang Pass

A viral video reveals significant traffic congestion at Rohtang Pass. This surge in visitors to the mountains coincides with severe air pollution

NMC Invites Applications For Legal Officer, Salary Rs 2 Lakh

Apply to NMC for Legal Officer roles requiring experience in Central/State Government law departments. Positions involve litigation monitoring an

Odisha man taken hostage in Sudan, returns to family

Adarsh Behera, who hails from Kotakana village in Jagatsinghpur district, went to the civil war-torn Sudan in 2022 and worked as a mechanic in a

'Challenge remains complex': China shares pollution playbook for Delhi; vehicle curbs, industrial overhaul in list

As Delhi grapples with severe air pollution, the Chinese Embassy in India shared its nation's strategies for tackling the issue. China implemente

Bombay HC pulls up Maharashtra Govt over pregnant women being forced to undergo unsafe deliveries

The courtslamsthe government forgaps in maternal health schemes despite 771 crore spend; directs urgent review of services in Nandurbar and Nande

Regional Rural Bank Probationary Officer Preliminary Exam Results Expected On This Date, Check Details

The IBPS RRB PO Prelims exam was held on November 22 and 23, with over 3900 vacancies across 28 Regional Rural Banks.

Trump Expands US Travel Ban: Full List Of Banned Countries

The Trump administration cited errorist presence and criminal and extremist activity as reasons for the ban.

Months After Louvre Heist, Fresh Trouble For Museum As Staff Continues Strike

Paris' Louvre, the world's most-visited museum, remained closed on Wednesday, as its staff continued discussions on whether to extend a strike ov

Centre has set clear goals in fiscal management transparency, states should follow suit: FM

Sitharaman also called upon states to take up accountability and transparency in fiscal management as a priority just like the central government

No Snow, No Gulmarg: CM Omar Abdullah Flags Climate Threat to J&K Tourism

Srinagar, Dec 17: Warning that climate change poses a serious threat to Jammu and Kashmirs tourism economy, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wedne

James Cameron and Rajamouli Discuss Avatars Cinematic Legacy

The two visionary directors spoke candidly about the nuances of large-scale storytelling, their individual creative processes