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Queer children face maximum discrimination, bullying at homes, schools and neighbourhoods: Survey

GUWAHATI: A recent survey found that LGBTQIA+ children and adolescents face the highest levels of discrimination and bullying in their own homes,

Art with a purpose: Sixth Sense music festival kicks off to a spectacular start in Bengaluru

In this photo essay, we showcase a range of highlights from the Echoes of Earth music festival.

Suvendu Adhikari Seeks Judicial Probe Into Messi Event Chaos

Adhikari alleged that the stadium, built with public funds, was converted into a private durbar for the political elite, resulting in humiliation

John Cena bids adieu to WWE with defeat to Gunther, ends his in-ring career with emotional goodbye; video goes viral; WATCH

A record-breaking 17-time world champion, John Cena, ended his illustrious professional wrestling career of over two decades, losing to Gunther a

Renowned Chinese actress He Qing passes away at 61, farewell ceremony set for December 15

Chinese actress He Qing, celebrated for her roles in classic literature adaptations, has passed away. She was 61. He Qing was known as one of the

Who is R Sreelekha, Keralas first woman IPS officer and BJPs Mayor face in Thiruvananthapuram

The Bharatiya Janata Party has secured a significant victory in Thiruvananthapuram's civic body elections. This win ends decades of Left rule. R

GOAT India Tour 2025: Messi thanks Hyderabad crowd for love and affection, fans, players rejoice at witnessing the icon

He took part in a 7-on-7 exhibition football match involving the states Chief Minister, Revanth Reddy, soaked in the love from a passionate and l

FIIs sell equity worth Rs 15,959 crore in December so far

Mumbai: The foreign institutional investor (FII) selling is likely to decline in days to come as the economy is doing well, prospects for earning

Nothing Phone 4a series leak hints at Snapdragon upgrade and new Pro features

Nothing is set to expand its smartphone range with the upcoming Phone 4a and Phone 4a Pro. These devices are expected to feature Snapdragon 7 ser

Brace for intense winter as IMD Hyderabad forecasts cold wave

Hyderabad: The residents of Telangana need to gear up for an intense winter cold wave as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) Hyderabad has

Goa Nightclub Landowner, Sarpanch Questioned Over Deadly Fire

A magisterial inquiry committee has questioned original landowner Pradeep Ghadi Amonkar and Arpora-Nagoa sarpanch Roshan Redkar in connection wit

South Africa To Deport 16 Bangladeshi Nationals With Fake Visas

South Africa is to deport 16 Bangladeshi nationals who arrived in the country on Friday with fake visas, officials said.

High Court's Split Verdict In 2016 Anti-Terror Agency Officer, Wife's Murder

The Allahabad High Court has given a split verdict in a nine-year-old case involving the fatal shooting of National Investigation Agency (NIA) De

41 Sankranti special trains between Telangana, Andhra Pradesh

Hyderabad: South Central Railway (SCR) has announced 41 special trains between Telangana and Andhra Pradesh for the Sankranti festival, operating

Pakistan connected to India's history: Congress' Husain Dalwai on Pak university introducing Sanskrit course

Congress leader Husain Dalwai welcomed Pakistan's Lahore University of Management Sciences introducing a Sanskrit course, stating Pakistan's conn

Usman Khawaja opens up about his injury, future plans and chances of return to the Australian Squad ahead of the third Ashes Test against England; heres what he said

Usman Khawaja has declared himself fit for the third Ashes Test against England, starting December 17, 2025. The 38-year-old batter, who missed t

IPL 2026: Former World Cup winner asks CSK to fill Ravindra Jadeja void with THIS ex-RCB all-rounder in auction, name is...

CSK's batting lineup is well-set, with Ayush Mhatre opening alongside Sanju Samson, followed by Captain Ruturaj Gaikwad and young Urvil Patel at

Why students should run a STEM audit of their daily lives

When young people start looking at their surroundings through the lens of science and technology, they begin to create solutions that help people

Indian-Origin Man Among 4 Killed In Temple Collapse In South Africa

A 52-year-old Indian-origin man is among four people killed after a four-storey Hindu temple under construction collapsed in South Africa's KwaZu

Quote of the day by Albert Einstein: A person who never made a mistake never......

Albert Einstein, a renowned physicist, believed mistakes are vital for progress. His quote highlights that avoiding errors means avoiding new exp

Opposition slams reported plan to rename MGNREGA, says Centre `erasing history`

Congress MP Akhilesh Prasad Singh said the move reflected a larger pattern. The Indian government is changing the entire history, he remarked, ex

Rs 92 crore assets of urban Naxals seized in 10 years

NEW DELHI: In a decade-long crackdown the security agencies have widely disrupted Naxalite operations, confiscating assets totalling Rs 92 crore,

Pakistan: Three children killed as drone crashes into residential area

The incident triggered panic and fear among residents of the area. Security forces cordoned off the locality and launched an investigation to asc

Violence reported in several parts of Kerala after civic poll results

Violence flared across Kerala after local body election results were announced. Clashes erupted in northern districts, including Kozhikode and Ka

Shiv Sena Leader Under Scanner After Maharashtra Drug Bust, Congress Reacts

An alleged MD drug manufacturing unit was busted in Maharashtra's Satara on Sunday, following a highly confidential operation by the Mumbai crime

Trump vows retaliation after Syria attack kills 3 Americans

Damascus: President Donald Trump said Saturday that we will retaliate after two US service members and one American civilian were killed in a Syr

Trump vows very serious retaliation after ISIS kills two US soldiers in Syria

This was an ISIS attack on us and Syria, he told reporters. We mourn the lost and we pray for them and their parents and their loved ones.

Israel Says it Killed Hamas Weapons Chief in Gaza

Netanyahu and Katz described Saad as one of the architects of the October 7, 2023 attack on Israel that sparked the war in Gaza

US lawmakers move resolution in US House against Trump's 50 per cent tariff on India

NEW DELHI: Three Democratic lawmakers in the US House of Representatives have introduced a resolution seeking to terminate tariffs of up to 50% i

Nauradehi tiger reserve to be third cheetah habitat in MP before next monsoon: CM Yadav

The State cabinet has given in-principle approval to develop the Veerangana Durgavati Tiger Reserve, located at Nauradehi in Sagar district

US: Two killed, eight injured in shooting at Brown University; suspect at large

In an update issued, the university located in the Providence region in the state of Rhode Island confirmed the fatalities and said eight additio

Indian-Origin man among 4 killed in South Africa temple collapse

Johannesburg: A 52-year-old Indian-origin man is among four people killed after a four-storey Hindu temple under construction collapsed in South

Quote of the Day by Jim Carrey: I think everybody should get rich and famous...

Hollywood star Jim Carrey shared a profound thought. He believes everyone should chase their biggest dreams. Achieving riches and fame will show

Asia Cup Live: Onus On Suryavanshi As Stats Trouble India Ahead Of Pak Clash

India U19 vs Pakistan U19, ACC Under-19 Asia Cup 2025 LIVE: Both the teams have won their respective campaign openers in the tournament.

Jaishankar meets European foreign ministers on sidelines of Sir Bani Yas Forum in UAE

The Sir Bani Yas Forum is an annual platform that brings together senior leaders, policymakers, and experts to discuss key regional and internati

Two Own Goals Save Arsenal Blushes Against Wolves

Arteta's men were blunt in the first half, failing to muster a single shot on target as Gabriel Martinelli wasted a clutch of chances

AUS vs ENG: Cameron Green says no complacency as Australia aim to seal Ashes in Adelaide

Australia were on top in England in 2023, winning at Edgbaston and Lords, before the hosts won two of the last three Tests with the other drawn

Woman Records Video After Being Trapped In Toilet By Crowd on Bihar Train, Railway Cops Rescue Her

The incident highlights concerns about passenger safety, particularly for solo women travellers.

Indian-Origin Man Among 4 Killed in Temple Collapse in S Africa

The exact number of workers and temple officials believed to be trapped beneath tonnes of rubble is unknown

Polling begins for 2nd phase of Telangana panchayat elections

Hyderabad: Polling for the second phase of gram panchayat elections in Telangana began on Sunday, December 13, across 193 mandals. Elections are

Man Posts LinkedIn Ad For Full-Time, Hybrid Girlfriend Role, Internet Jokes 'What's The Salary?'

The full-time, hybrid job offer, based out of Gurugram, was posted by an individual named Dinesh, who has previously worked as a senior associate

Cough syrup case: Lavish Lucknow mansion of arrested ex-constable draws focus amid ED raids

A lavish Lucknow home belonging to a dismissed police constable, Alok Pratap Singh, has been raided by the Enforcement Directorate. Singh is arre

SIR issue: Congress steps up vote chor, gaddi chhod campaign with Ramlila Maidan rally today

The Congress party is set to hold a major rally at Delhi's Ramlila Maidan on December 14, protesting alleged vote chori and the SIR issue. This e

Bengal governor denied entry to Salt lake stadium amid Messi chaos

Kolkata: West Bengal Governor C V Ananda Bose was denied entry into the Salt Lake Stadium, after chaos and crowd trouble at the venue marred an e

Delhi Chokes as AQI Hits Severe Levels Despite GRAP-IV

Thick haze and extremely low visibility were reported in areas such as Ghazipur, ITO, and Anand Vihar

Delhi smog: AQI hits 461, schools shift to hybrid mode

New Delhi: Air pollution in the national capital, which had already deteriorated into the severe category, worsened further on Sunday as a thick

Sagaramala: 110 projects worth 1 lakh crore identified in A.P., says Union Minister

The government has launched National Logistics Portal Marine to provide a one-stop platform aimed at connecting all stakeholders of logistics sec

Hydrogen demand in India set to double to 12 million tonnes by 2030: Report

The expected rise comes mainly from fertiliser, refining and petrochemical sectors

Four of family die in road accident in Telangana

Hyderabad: Four members of a family died after their two-wheeler collided with a tractor trolley in Medak district of Telangana on Saturday eveni

Hyderabad: 147th du-ba-du program to be held in Asif Nagar

Hyderabad: The 147th du-ba-du program is going to be organised on December 14 at Royal Regency Garden, Asif Nagar. The program will be held under

Gold, Silver prices surge in Hyderabad, tracking global gains

New Delhi: Gold and silver prices witnessed a sharp surge in the domestic market this week, tracking strong gains in global bullion markets. Gold

Bengal Guv 'denied' entry into Kolkata's Salt Lake Stadium after Messi event fiasco

West Bengal Governor C V Ananda Bose was denied entry to Salt Lake Stadium during a chaotic event featuring Lionel Messi. He deemed the incident

Silver may soar further as China curbs exports from January 1

Companies in the Communists-ruled nation have to get licences; India imported over 2,600 tonnes of silver in September-October

Hyderabad: Rowdy sheeter murdered in Pahadi Sharif

Hyderabad: A murder occurred in the Pahadi Sharif police station area on Saturday night. A 32-year-old rowdy sheeter named Shaik Amer was killed

Delhi chokes under dense smog as AQI stays in severe zone

Delhi woke up to dense smog on Sunday. Air quality worsened to the 'severe' zone. Pollution curbs are in place. The city's average Air Quality In

Odisha violence: Damage worth Rs 3.34 crore assessed in Malkangiri, internet ban extended till Monday noon

Malkangiri Collector Somesh Kumar Upadhyay reported that peace has been maintained following recent violence centered around a murder. The admini

Goa nightclub fire: Probe committee questions landowner, sarpanch

The Goa government has constituted a committee headed by district magistrate Ankit Yadav to inquire into the December 6 fire incident which claim

Modi govt weakening Constitution: Mallikarjun Kharge

New Delhi: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Saturday accused the Modi government of weakening the Constitution whose foundation is social

'We mourn the loss of three great patriots...': Trump condemns ISIS ambush in Syria, vows retaliation

'Vote chor, gaddi chhod': Congress to hold major rally at Delhis Ramlila Maidan all you need to know

The Congress is holding a major rally at Ramlila Maidan to protest alleged vote chori and issues with electoral rolls. Top leaders, including Rah

Brown university shooting: 2 dead, 8 injured, suspect at large

Providence: A shooter dressed in black killed at least two people and wounded eight others at Brown University on Sunday during final exams on th

Ram Temple Trust makes extensive preparations to manage large pilgrim influx in Ayodhya

With the festive season stirring excitement among devotees, the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust is undertaking extensive preparations f

Whats powering Indias artscape as Kochi Biennale opens

India's art market is booming, attracting new buyers and diversifying its offerings. Galleries are becoming more accessible, with younger collect

Chile to pick new President with far right candidate the front-runner

Polls show Jose Antonio Kast as the strong front-runner, with his tough-on-crime and anti-migrant message seemingly registering with Chileans

Brown University shooting LIVE: Police search after shooter kills two and injures eight on campus

Authorities believe the shooter used a handgun, according to a law enforcement official who was not authorised to discuss an ongoing investigatio

Massive Fire Breaks Out at Commercial Complex in Gudivada

Blaze that started in mobile phone shop spreads to adjacent stores; cause yet to be ascertained

19 US States Sue Trump Admin Over $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee

The lawsuit alleges the policy, implemented by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, violates federal law by imposing a fee not authorized by

Two Youths Die in Road Accident While Riding to Native Village to Cast Vote

Mishap near Raghavapur on NH close to Station Ghanpur

Chandigarh Diary: Kangana gives BJP rally in Himachal a miss

The BJP MP from Mandi and Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut recently skipped a massive party rally held at the Zorawar Stadium in Dharamshala, tar

BJP wins Thiruvananthapuram civic polls, ending Lefts 45-year rule

The win in the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation will act as a boost for the BJP in the 2026 assembly polls, especially in the state capital. Of the

Trump attends Army-Navy football game at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore

Uttar Pradesh hospital staffer booked for assault during ultrasound scan

According to the complaint, the woman went in for an ultrasound on Thursday. The accused allegedly stared at her and told her to remove all her c

Akhilesh says SP continues to be part of INDIA bloc

HYDERABAD: Samajwadi Party (SP) president Akhilesh Yadav on Saturday affirmed that his party continues to be part of the INDIA bloc. His statemen

Harrowing time for paying fans post Messi sudden exit

KOLKATA: All for a glimpse of Messi. For a Messi fan, its all that matters. As soon as I reached the gates of the Salt Lake Stadium at 8.30 am, f

Telangana Gram Panchayat 2nd Phase: Polling Underway

Over 57 lakh voters to decide fate of 3,911 sarpanches and 29,917 ward members; counting to begin this afternoon

Two Goa nightclubs sealed after deadly fire triggers statewide crackdown

Cafe CO2 Goa, a prominent nightclub located on a cliff overlooking the Arabian Sea at Vagator beach in North Goa, was sealed on Saturday. The mov

Why communication is more than just fluency in English

The essence of communication is connection, not flawless language

Going To Run, Love You: US Student's Chilling Text To Mother Amid Gunfire

A student at Brown University in the United States, where a shooting happened on Saturday, texted his mother that he was barricading himself insi

England artist sets new record with microscopic smiley face sculpture

Micro-artist David Lindon from England created a tiny sculpture called The Yellow Smiley Face, breaking his own world record for the smallest scu

Google's New Feature Turns Any Headphone Into Real-Time Translation Device

Google's new feature ensures that any pair of headphones can be turned into a real-time, one-way translation device.

EC demands extra security as unrest grips Bangladesh afresh

The Election commission demanded an additional escort vehicle for the CEC, while one such police escort with a vehicle was currently in place for

Lionel Messi: Greatest artist on and off the field

The has never played any competitive match in this part of the world except for one friendly against Venezuela at Kolkata in 2011. Argentina is i

Blueprint for building enterprise AI; Eternzs fix for jewellery shopping

The Co-founder and CEO of Uniphore breaks down the playbook for building enterprise AI. Eternz wants to become the Nykaa of jewellery. Nuflower F

The Holy Grail of Business AI: Uniphores $2.5B playbook with Umesh Sachdev

In this episode, Umesh Sachdev, Co-founder and CEO of Uniphore, breaks down the real-world playbook for building enterprise AI.

Two die by suicide in Bengal amid alleged fear over SIR process

Kolkata: Two persons died by suicide within a span of 24 hours in West Bengals Malda district, allegedly triggered by fear and anxiety linked to

A list of deadly shootings on college campuses in the U.S.

The latest shooting on a college campus in the U.S. unfolded Saturday at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island

DDA Releases Admit Cards For 1732 Junior Engineer And Other Vacancies With Exam Dates

Candidates can download DDA admit cards at dda.gov.in by entering their application number and birth date. Admit cards contain exam details and m

Supreme Court seeks Centre, state governments response on petition to address farm distress

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court recently directed the Additional Solicitor General (ASG) to file within four weeks a comprehensive report with regar

Brown university shooting kills two; Trump calls it a terrible thing, urges prayers

Brown Shooting Renews Focus on Deadly U.S. Campus Attacks

The shooting occurred on a Saturday afternoon in a campus building with final exams underway